If Apple is planning on releasing MacBook Pro models with Core i5 chips, users can expect to see substantial performance improvements compared to the current Core 2 Duo-based models without sacrificing battery life.
Apple is rumored to be planning a special media event for the end of January where it may be introducing a new tablet-based computer. If such an event does take place, the company could potentially roll out its MacBook Pro updates at the same time.
Apple hasn’t confirmed that it is holding a special media event, that it is working on a tablet form factor computer, or that MacBook Pro updates are on the way.