Ultra-thin and Ultra-light Mac Notebook in 2007
MacScoop claims that according to "trusted sources" Apple is planning on releasing "a notebook that is so small and light that it could redefine the standards of ultra-portable computing."
The upcoming Apple notebook is said to feature a 12" display, 0.6-0.7 inches thick, and weigh less than 3 pounds. MacScoop's sources are unclear if an optical drive will accompany this ultra-portable notebook, but do feel it is likely to come by year's end (2007).
For reference, Apple's current 15" MacBook Pro weighs 5.4lbs with a 1 inch thickness.
Rumors of a ultra-portable Apple laptop have been ongoing since late 2006. MacScoop reported in December 2006 about the upcoming 12" ultra-portable MacBook Pro with additional details provided by Appleinsider in February. There are some conflicting reports with one summary that believed the ultra-portable would carry a 13" LED display.
The upcoming Apple notebook is said to feature a 12" display, 0.6-0.7 inches thick, and weigh less than 3 pounds. MacScoop's sources are unclear if an optical drive will accompany this ultra-portable notebook, but do feel it is likely to come by year's end (2007).
For reference, Apple's current 15" MacBook Pro weighs 5.4lbs with a 1 inch thickness.
Rumors of a ultra-portable Apple laptop have been ongoing since late 2006. MacScoop reported in December 2006 about the upcoming 12" ultra-portable MacBook Pro with additional details provided by Appleinsider in February. There are some conflicting reports with one summary that believed the ultra-portable would carry a 13" LED display.
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60 months ago
If all it takes is a "trusted source" to get on the front page of MacRumors, I'm going to start spreading rumors from a "trusted source" that Apple is building a rocket ship and flying me to the moon.
60 months ago
Wait for it...
Boys, it is officially time to unload those 12 in powerbooks.
Boys, it is officially time to unload those 12 in powerbooks.
60 months ago
I just wish Apple would get on with releasing some exciting computers again, y'know with exciting new designs etc.
As for this particular device, this is something I've been personally hankering for since I replaced my 12" powerbook with this c2d blackbook.
I know many others feel the same.
As for this particular device, this is something I've been personally hankering for since I replaced my 12" powerbook with this c2d blackbook.
I know many others feel the same.
60 months ago
This is almost a good enough reason to wait for the a new notebook.
I really hope it's the 12" ultra portable model.
I don't like the current 13" wide screen models.
I really hope it's the 12" ultra portable model.
I don't like the current 13" wide screen models.
60 months ago
A true replacement for the 12" Powerbook! Looks like I may be getting a new computer by the year's end :)
60 months ago
If all it takes is a "trusted source" to get on the front page of MacRumors, I'm going to start spreading rumors from a "trusted source" that Apple is building a rocket ship and flying me to the moon.
Unless Intel have been working on some cheap way to build rockets the small form-factor laptop is still a lot more likely :).
In fact given Intel's concept for it's own laptops recently I think Apple is very likely to release a laptop like this.
60 months ago
I would like to see it have EDGE/5G amd wimax (early intel version). We could possibly see the clamshell variant with dispays on both sides, one of which is your virtual keyboard. The larger size will allow more fully finger shaped keys to be practical. It may be only 10" diagonal however so it is abit 3x the size of an iPhone interface.
Rocketman
Rocketman
60 months ago
If all it takes is a "trusted source" to get on the front page of MacRumors, I'm going to start spreading rumors from a "trusted source" that Apple is building a rocket ship and flying me to the moon.
MacScoop's had its moments in the past. Their record isn't perfect, but significantly better than guy-with-blog.
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