Analyst: iMac and MacBook Updates Coming Within Weeks?
Tech Trader Daily reports on a note to clients from research firm Wedge Partners predicting the release of updated iMac and MacBook models within the next several weeks. The refresh is expected to bring a significant redesign to the iMac, while the MacBook is likely to see only limited enhancements on the design front.
Wedge Partners' report echoes previous claims suggesting that Apple is working on refreshed iMac and MacBook designs to be accompanied by lower price points later this year, but is the first to point to a release window for the new models in the very near future.
Wedge sees a redesigned iMac witjh a "thinner, organic design, likely with smoothed or rounded edges. The MacBook redesign "is likely to be limited," Wedge asserts.
The note also suggests that the updates will bring lower price tags in order to aggressively compete against Windows 7-based PCs and the low-cost netbook segment.Wedge Partners' report echoes previous claims suggesting that Apple is working on refreshed iMac and MacBook designs to be accompanied by lower price points later this year, but is the first to point to a release window for the new models in the very near future.
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31 months ago
At $999, the Macbook is a bit overpriced for its market segment. Although i would still pay a premium for an Apple product, a price drop is very welcome.
31 months ago
They spelled "with" wrong.
New backlit black keyboards and a new mighty mouse please!
New backlit black keyboards and a new mighty mouse please!
31 months ago
I can see a small price drop, but I would doubt that Apple lowers the price much more. They have repeatedly said that they are not in the business of low-end computing and don't want to be.
And given the recent sales numbers, that approach seems to be working quite well.
And given the recent sales numbers, that approach seems to be working quite well.
31 months ago
So nothing affecting the design of the MacBook Pro then?
Just the White MacBook?
Just the White MacBook?
31 months ago
IMac needs to be able to employ desktop chipsets to help lower the price and incease performance. A thinner machine really isn't desirable.
Dave
Dave
31 months ago
A new body on the Macbook would be nice to see. Besides Core 2 Quad what can Apple do for the iMac? Arrandale is just starting to be produced. Is Apple really that special to get Arrandale within the first few days of production?
31 months ago
sounds good so im guessing the Minis wont be updated till after or around macworld? i keep forgeting apples not there any more but i wont fell bad on just buying a mac mini 3 weeks agao.
31 months ago
The Tech Trader link is worth clicking on. The comments are on-point and amusing too.
Rocketman
Rocketman
31 months ago
IMac needs to be able to employ desktop chipsets to help lower the price and incease performance. A thinner machine really isn't desirable.
Dave
I honestly believe that using notebook parts allows the imac to be manufactured cheaper than if they used desktop parts. Apple's best selling line of computers are notebooks.... if they use similar or even exact parts on the iMacs they should get a better price for the incredible bulk they buy. Thus making the cost to build cheaper... Now weather they past that cost savings on to us... thats another story!
in my opinion of course.. :D
Chris
31 months ago
i hope this is just for the white macbook, because i only just bought a 15 inch macbook pro today at the apple online store.:confused:
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