Rumor: MacBook updates to include glass trackpad, other goodies

As I hinted in my "fun" blog, I have been hearing some interesting things about Apple's upcoming line of portable computers. The talk amongst insiders on the new MacBooks is kind of scattered but here's a summation of what I've heard:

• The new models are thinner than current MacBook and MacBook Pros and slightly more rounded, taking design cues from the MacBook Air.
• The trackpad is glass, multi-touch and uses gestures. The screen isn’t multi-touch.
• The body is manufactured out of one piece of aluminum. Eco-friendly, yet sturdy. Manufacturing process is completely different.
• Release Date: Last week of September
  Update: I've heard that that the release has been moved to October 

There are some other things that I can infer but have heard nothing about in the next versions of the MacBook/Pros:

• They will most likely have Intel Centrino 2 chips.
• 16:9 screens which come in slightly bigger sizes: 14 inch and 15. 6 inch with different resolutions, obviously.
• The Macbook Air line should get a 45nm processor (Atom?) to help with that battery life.
• Where'd the button go?
• I have no idea if this will be called MacBook Touch or if they will keep their current monikers.
• It will be the best thing since sliced bread...

So, if the rumormill is correct, will these updates be enough to keep you from buying a Mac laptop for the next two months?

Update: I think we have a winner...

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