A couple of reports have claimed that Asustek is the manufacturer for Apple's upcoming 13.3" MacBook.
One reader reports that a search of Asustek's site shows one existing 13.3" Intel laptop model (W6F) that may provide some hints as to what can be expected from Apple's implementation.
The specs for the 13.3" Intel Core Duo laptop from Asus includes:
- Intel Core Duo 1.60GHz-2.16GHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, 667 MHz - Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset - On board 512MB, 1x SO-DIMM socket up to 1536 MB (512MB+1024MB) - 13.3 wide active matrix TFT LCD (WXGA) - Embedded Intel 945GM (Video)
Obviously, the form factor will be different, but the overall specs could be similar. It has been felt that Apple will tier the processors available to the MacBook to be less powerful than the MacBook Pro, however, if Apple is positioning the MacBook to also replace the 12" PowerBook, such a limitation may not be necessary. This all remains speculative at this time, however.
Wednesday November 11, 2026 7:51 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple has announced that the long-running Apple Support Community discussion forums for user-to-user tech support will be permanently closing on Friday, November 20. The forums have existed in some form for nearly 30 years, so it is the end of an era.
Effective immediately, the Apple Support Community forums are in a read-only state, with new posts no longer being accepted. The final message ...
Friday November 13, 2026 2:37 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Apple is releasing two new products today, Friday, November 13: the all-new Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both of which have been available to pre-order since mid-October.
Apple HomeView: Apple's new smart home display, powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, for entertainment and managing the home. Available in tabletop and wall-mounted models, it can recognize up...
Apple's chief hardware officer Johny Srouji is being considered as a potential successor to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as the chipmaker's board prepares to remove its co-founder, according to Semafor.
Citing a person familiar with the matter, the publication identified Srouji as one of the people under consideration for Nvidia's top job. It is unclear if Srouji has yet been approached or...
