Light-weight Stylish Mac Laptops in 2006?
Taipei Times reports on research analyst predictions that Apple will be introducing "light-weight [notebooks] with a stylish design aimed at luring female users."
The new models are expected come in at the following specs:
12-inch notebooks at 1.5kg (3.3lbs)
14-inch notebooks below 2kg (4.4lbs)
Apple's current iBook comes in at 2.2kg (4.9lbs) for the 12" and 2.7kg (5.9lbs) for the 14" model. Meanwhile, Apple's PowerBook weighs 2.1kg (4.6lbs) for the 12" and 2.5kg (5.6lbs) 15" model.
The article/analyst does not specify whether or not these notebooks represent revised PowerBook or iBook models. One early report did claim that the upcoming Intel PowerBook would see a 20-25% thinner design when it was introduced as early as February. Meanwhile, iBook rumors point to a January release, but expectations of a 13.3" model rather than a 14" model.
The reliability of this information is uncertain.
The new models are expected come in at the following specs:
12-inch notebooks at 1.5kg (3.3lbs)
14-inch notebooks below 2kg (4.4lbs)
Apple's current iBook comes in at 2.2kg (4.9lbs) for the 12" and 2.7kg (5.9lbs) for the 14" model. Meanwhile, Apple's PowerBook weighs 2.1kg (4.6lbs) for the 12" and 2.5kg (5.6lbs) 15" model.
The article/analyst does not specify whether or not these notebooks represent revised PowerBook or iBook models. One early report did claim that the upcoming Intel PowerBook would see a 20-25% thinner design when it was introduced as early as February. Meanwhile, iBook rumors point to a January release, but expectations of a 13.3" model rather than a 14" model.
The reliability of this information is uncertain.
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80 months ago
It seems silly to report on something like this. OF COURSE notebooks are going to be thinner and lighter next year. We have the past 15 years to demonstrate that trend.
80 months ago
what I dont understand is that this trend is done to "lure female users"..
Which stupid marketing manager think that males love to carry around heavy bulky and ugly things? :)
Last time I saw something that possibly aimed to lure females was clamshell iBooks.. And they didnt sell well...
Which stupid marketing manager think that males love to carry around heavy bulky and ugly things? :)
Last time I saw something that possibly aimed to lure females was clamshell iBooks.. And they didnt sell well...
80 months ago
The reliability of this information is uncertain.
My favorate part of the rumor. *heh heh* ;)
I think for the ultra-portable crowd, an 11" wide would be cool but maybe that's too small. Sony's had them for a while... and previous rumors have mentioned Apple employing Sony laptop engineers... 13" wide would be better. Either way, i think the entire line should be widescreen. :cool:
80 months ago
I just can't wait until any of the Intel Mac comes out. But thinner laptops would be a plus on luring anyone that travels a lot, not just women. But I know my significant other would love to have a laptop that thin and light.
80 months ago
Lighter and thinner, eh? So that attracts female users? Big and hairy doesn't work so well? Well, that sends me back to the drawing board.
Oh, uh, back to the drawing board for the computers...yeah, that's it.
Oh, uh, back to the drawing board for the computers...yeah, that's it.
80 months ago
Oh please. We all know that I'm what lures females to Macs.
Oh no you're not.
Not while I'm still around at least...
80 months ago
I hope they dont come out with a ridiculous pink iBook or something of that sort.
I mean yea a iPod mini was alright to have one in a odd color, but come on....a laptop?
I think it would just stray away from what I love about Apple...WHITE!
I mean yea a iPod mini was alright to have one in a odd color, but come on....a laptop?
I think it would just stray away from what I love about Apple...WHITE!
80 months ago
I don't want a desktop replacement: I want a laptop. Something that could be good for typing, internet and gigging with logic. If the iBooks were powerful enough for this, I would definitely pick one up. And I'm assuming they are going to be getting better.
If the next gen iBook supported external displays, I would consider getting one. If not, I'll probably ignore laptops, as I've done up until now.
If the next gen iBook supported external displays, I would consider getting one. If not, I'll probably ignore laptops, as I've done up until now.
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