Guide Note

In September of 2008, rumors circulated that an image a new model of the MacBook Pro had been leaked onto an online store in Germany. The image, believed to be Photoshopped, included a black border around the screen and did not have the lid release button on the front of the computer.¹

Fast Facts

1. Photo shows MacBook Pro with black border around the screen
2. There is no latch release button for the screen
3. The track pad is wider than previous MacBook Pros²
4. Image believed to be faked¹

A February 2008 rumor speculated that a new version of the MacBook Pro would soon be released. On February 25th, new parts numbers began appearing in the catalogues of retailers, most notably Best Buy, suggesting that the new MacBook Pro could be released the following day.³

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