NPD: Strong Mac and iPod Sales in March Quarter So Far
"While it is way too early to make a call on the quarter, we believe the Jan. NPD suggests the quarter is tracking ahead of Street consensus."
Munster's predictions for the overall quarter are slightly above consensus, seeing 2.6-2.8 million Mac sales for 18-26% year-over-year growth and 9-10 million iPod sales for a decline of between 9% and 17% over the same quarter last year.Apple last quarter reported record revenue, profits, and Mac and iPhone sales in what is a traditionally strong holiday quarter, despite difficult economic conditions. The company reported nearly $15.7 billion in revenue for the quarter and is offering guidance of $11.0-$11.4 billion for the current quarter.
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It goes to show the general public doesn't care that the Macs still have C2D processors. We could be waiting awhile for Arrandale.
Don't say this in the MBP forums lol :D
Macs not so much. All the immature bellyaching aside Snow Leopard has been one excellent investment. I'm nit surprised because there is considerable value in Apples machines and it is noted that people are rexaming the value of Apples hardware.
Now all they need is a solid MBP upgrade.
Dave
Don't say this in the MBP forums lol :D
This could be the end of the Macbook Pro. We might see a whole new monster launched pretty soon, with the new i5/i7 processors. Maybe that's the hold up?
This could be the end of the Macbook Pro. We might see a whole new monster launched pretty soon, with the new i5/i7 processors. Maybe that's the hold up?
Why would you think that? Their MBP line is their most successful line at the moment. Besides, ending the MBP line only to be replaced by something else should deserve a keynote speech. And we just had the iPad announcement, so if anything, their MBP line should outlast all of their other Mac products.
Silicon Alley Insider reports on new data from market research firm NPD relayed by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster showing strong Mac and iPod sales for Apple's March quarter so far, well ahead of most analysts' expectations. NPD's numbers show Mac sales currently up 36% year-over-year, double that of analysts' consensus expectations. Similarly, NPD is seeing 5% growth in iPod sales compared to the March quarter of 2009, compared to expectations of a 17% decline. According to Munster:Munster's predictions for the overall quarter are slightly above consensus, seeing 2.6-2.8 million Mac sales for 18-26% year-over-year growth and 9-10 million iPod sales for a decline of between 9% and 17% over the same quarter last year.
Apple last quarter reported record revenue, profits, and Mac and iPhone sales in what is a traditionally strong holiday quarter, despite difficult economic conditions. The company reported nearly $15.7 billion in revenue for the quarter and is offering guidance of $11.0-$11.4 billion for the current quarter.
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this clearly means no MPB for a while
if they sell like cakes why change em?
i guess june at this point
damn !!!!
It goes to show the general public doesn't care that the Macs still have C2D processors. We could be waiting awhile for Arrandale.
not general public, just apparently brainwashed Mac users...I swear the brainwash is starting to wear off though. If the new Vaio Z is actually available before the new MBP's are announced, 10+ years of Apple use is over. Damn all the software I'd have to toss...:mad:
Why would you think that? Their MBP line is their most successful line at the moment. Besides, ending the MBP line only to be replaced by something else should deserve a keynote speech. And we just had the iPad announcement, so if anything, their MBP line should outlast all of their other Mac products.
You're 100% right about this being their most successful line. I was thinking that maybe they'll just ride it out until June/July's event and announce a new series of notebooks with the i5/i7 processors, simultaneous to the new iPhone. Just a thought. No one really knows, though. The anticipation is half the fun anyway.
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