Last Tuesday's announcements of updated raised a mixed response from the Apple community and analysts alike with some disappointed with the lack of "one more thing" brand new Apple innovation.

Despite hopes and rumours, Apple failed to introduce any wholly new Macs, with no sign of an Apple netbook, an ultra portable potentially competitively priced laptop, ideally suited for surfing the Web, sending email and everyday tasks.

Now a Chinese newspaper suggests a Mac netbook, or MacBook mini/MacBook nano, could be a reality sooner than later.

According to Chinese-language newspaper Commercial Times, Apple already has deals with manufacturers underway.

Taiwanese company is reported to be supplying touchscreen panels for any new Apple netbook, while will actually make the ultra portable Apple laptops .