According to AppleInsider both the MacBook and the MacBook Pro could be updated to the Intel Core2 Duo processor at any time.
Okay, so what is the Mac 9 To 5 take on this?
Based on Apple's typical 6 to 9 month refresh cycle, it is not unreasonable to think that Apple's premium laptops are ready for an update. But don't expect upgrades beyond the addition of Core2 Duo's to the MacBook Pro. Expect 2.0 and 2.16GHz clock speeds for the 15" and 2.16 or 2.33GHz for the 17". Like the new iMac that came out a few weeks ago, it is possible that Apple might introduce a larger version of the MacBook Pro. Imagine a 19" MacBook Pro with a resolution of 1920X1200 and maybe an upgraded video card with 256 or 512MB of video ram. Think nVidia GeForce Go 7600GT. Oh, an maybe a slight price reduction. Expect the updated MacBook Pro's at the September 25th Apple event.
The bottom line is that if you use your PowerBook as your day in and day out machine and your thinking about upgrading, then you should wait at least until Apple releases updated MacBook Pros. I use a PowerBook G4 17"@1.33GHz as my everyday machine and while I have my eye on an upgrade, I won't pull the trigger until Apple releases exactly what I need. The general rule of thumb that I have been living by is to upgrade when I can double my clock speed or the effective speed of my applications by 2X. Case in point, my first PowerBook was a Titanium G4@667MHz and I waited (and waited) for Apple to release a 1.33GHz machine. Next stop is 2.66GHz, which probably won't be until after Leopard is released next year.
As for the MacBook, I would expect no updates until right before the holiday buying season. My guess would be November 21st. Again, updates will be modest. Expect a Core2 Duo running at 1.83 and 2.0GHz and maybe a boost to the onboard graphics in the form of the Intel GMA 3000. All in all, it should be a solid upgrade for a very nice price.
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