This could be an indication that MacBook Pros will be updated soon. The rumor that's been swirling around is that the processor will faster, obviously, but may include BTO option for the recently released i5 or i7 processor. These chips are already available in the new iMacs, and a variation of them may be made available for MacBook Pros.
Another possibility may include USB 3, the optical version of USB. It's supposed to be 10 times faster than USB 2, exceeding SATA II speeds.
In addition, SATA III is now out in the wild, so look for that to be made available across the Mac line this year as well.
Erik

