MacBook Shipments Have Begun?
Barrons reports on an analyst note from Citigroup's Richard Gardner who claims to have received confirmation that new MacBooks are shipping.
The report cites "field checks" as the source of the information and describes the new MacBooks with a "very thin aluminum casing, an LED-backlit display and an aggressive entry-level price point."
This description matches many of the circulating rumors, including photos that claimed to depict the new MacBook. Also, the "aggressive" price point could also represent the lower margins that Apple predicted for future quarters during their Q3 2008 Financial Results. At that time, Apple described a "future product transition" which could impact margins.
The most recent claims have pinpointed October 14th as the possible day for the MacBook release.
The report cites "field checks" as the source of the information and describes the new MacBooks with a "very thin aluminum casing, an LED-backlit display and an aggressive entry-level price point."
This description matches many of the circulating rumors, including photos that claimed to depict the new MacBook. Also, the "aggressive" price point could also represent the lower margins that Apple predicted for future quarters during their Q3 2008 Financial Results. At that time, Apple described a "future product transition" which could impact margins.
The most recent claims have pinpointed October 14th as the possible day for the MacBook release.
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44 months ago
WOW. MacBooks coming soon! Can't wait, come on Apple! :apple:
+1 Aluminum
+1 LED backlit display
+1 Agressive Price Point
October 14th here we come, or perhaps even earlier?
+1 Aluminum
+1 LED backlit display
+1 Agressive Price Point
October 14th here we come, or perhaps even earlier?
44 months ago
If price is really that aggressive I might consider one for my self, will be good birthday gift
44 months ago
More importantly, if that is true than iMac can't be far behind... Mobile chipsets...
44 months ago
cant wait to see them! may sell my iMac to get one.... love the newest stuff.
44 months ago
i just think the aluminum is a bad idea because it will cut down on wifi reception. that's all
44 months ago
i just think the aluminum is a bad idea because it will cut down on wifi reception. that's all
good point.
my wife's iBook G4 gets far better wireless reception then my iMac or iPhone.
44 months ago
HOOAH
been waiting for these to replace my girlfiriends G3 iBook!
I misread...I thought you wrote "been waiting for these to replace my girlfriend." Nice. Inappropriate, but nice.
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