Oh, we can only hope. For those not familiar Light Peak - engineered by Intel - is a technology that would allow all of a computer’s peripherials to use one cable.

According to Cnet there is word that Apple is poised to make an announcement this week.

“An announcement from Apple is expected soon about a new high-speed connection technology, a source told CNET.

An update to the Apple MacBook Pro is also expected soon.

Whether the new connector tech will be part of the upcoming MacBook Pro update (rumored to happen February 24) or announced in another context is not clear. Intel has been working on a technology called Light Peak for years and recently said the initial version would be based on copper, as practical realities dictate more conventional technology.

Apple is expected to adopt this technology in the near future-but likely use a name other than Light Peak, a source familiar with this aspect of Apple’s plans said. Intel has said in the past that the first products using Light Peak should appear in the first half of 2011.”

We’ll seen on February 24th. Frankly I doubt it comes in this refresh - most likely in the fall. But even if Apple only announces the adoption of the technology without actually putting it in the newest Macbooks it will be welcome.