Shouldn't that be MacBook Pro-bound processors? I have a hard time imagining Macbook Pros bouncing...

You know what? They are always in such a hurry to be the first one to let internet know that i often end up finding 3 mistakes in their post.

And mistakes in headlines are just PATHETIC!

Also this line doesnt sound right: "...thanks to a hefty order from Acer, which "optimistic about the upcoming demand" for its related portables.".

I wish some Apple-ism will finally rub off on AppleInsider someday and we will have "bug free article releases" instead of developer betas.

I know that the AppleInsider headlines are sometimes written with a bit of sensationalism, but "MacBook Pro-bounce processors"?

Let's see, the "Pro-bounce" processor must be the one that bounces higher and faster than the consumer level "bounce processor".

So, just agreeing with you two first posters.

It is sad - both their trend toward sensationalism, and the lack of proof-reading before publishing.

Maybe they had to get it "into the presses" right away, and the writer had just stepped away for coffee. Or something.

This would explain the lack of an update.

I guess Intel can play hardball, too.

I thought the use of "bounce" was intentional, in the manner of how stock prices are sometimes said to "bounce" higher.

What this article is saying, is that there are likely to be more delays in seeing new Mac models. My aging G5 PowerMac is getting to be an issue, with several new software titles coming out Intel-only. Even automated software updates have loaded Intel-Only versions, which forces me to delete, go to the website, and download the PPC version. I am ready to move on.
I wonder more about features than the latest processor. Will the next gen have USB-3? I'd hate to feel like my machine is obsolete after a year, because the standard changed again.

I don't want anyone bouncing the processor in my Mac Pro.

I'm also wondering about when USB 3.0 will be in the notebook line. I was thinking of upgrading my MBP in the fall, but I might hold out until they come out with USB3.0, whenever that is, as externals are a major part of my computer experience, and having 3.0 is important for transfers.

I've been wondering that since Apple's sparse update cycle compared to other OEMs would mean they'd be woefully behind other PC makers for this much needed feature if they didn't add USB3.0 with the next update.

There are USB3.0 chips available. NEC is ramping up nicely with their USB3.0 chip sales and Asus, a longtime maker of Apple-designed MoBos, has been selling boards with USB3.0 since last year.

Intel's plans for USB3.0 on the chipset are for next year. I think they are holding off so they can ready LightPeak as a viable competitor to USB3.0, which is fine, but USB3.0 will still be needed for the foreseeable future.

Yes, apparently, in order to further emphasize their transition from focusing on just computers to the wider world of mobile devices (including computers, of course), Apple will shortly rebrand themselves as "Bouncin' Apple" -- a rolling Granny Smith gathers no moss!!!
(And what better way to emphasize the "green" trend?)

(For those who are late to the party, the original title of this article read, "Intel short on supply of MacBook Pro-bounce processors," where "-bound" was obviously meant. Hopefully it's corrected by the time you read this. )

I'm not in the market myself for a laptop, but I'm not surprised by the delay. And Apple isn't wringing their hands either way, because emphasis is still clearly on the iPad's introduction. Once that ball's a-rollin' (or a-bouncin'?), things can proceed as normal. I was more surprised by the slight delay in announcing the Mac Pros, but they wouldn't be available until later anyway, so no one loses -- except those who need to make the leap soon due to older equipment (e.g., Applecation's G5 -- I feel your pain!).

I doubt that USB3 will be included just yet; Intel doesn't appear to be ready & willing to support it until next year. Damn!!!