CF Apple Computer

October 11, 2008 In his latest research note to clients, Piper Jaffray s market speculator Gene Munster predicted that the new MacBook models may dip as low as $899, while”the MacBook Pro should see a price cut to $1,899 at Apple s special notebook event next week. This will reportedly come despite apparent moves to more upscale components, including a switch to aluminum, reported Electronista .

Apple has sent invitation cards to accredited media agencies on Thursday announcing an event, known as The Spotlight Turns to Notebooks, for next Tuesday, October 14th. A price drop has been regarded as potentially crucial to Apple, which has to compete both in a poorer economy and against steadily declining notebook prices, “noted Electronista.

It s also unknown whether the company has yet to reveal its mystery product transition that will lower the company s margins; some have asserted that the reference applies to the $229 iPod touch, though Apple has never confirmed this. The”MacBook Air is also expected to get a minor update.