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Intel CEO 'Guarantees' Broadwell Chips by This Holiday Season
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has stated that Intel's next-generation Broadwell processors will launch during this holiday season, reports Reuters (via MacG).
A leaked Intel roadmap for 28-watt chips appropriate for 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro
With Intel's Broadwell chips launching near the end of this year however, it is possible that Apple could either choose to wait until next year to integrate Broadwell chips into the Retina MacBook Pro or launch updated models with slightly faster Haswell chips. Apple updated its standard models of the MacBook Air last month with a faster 1.4 GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor while cutting the price by $100.
It is also possible that Intel's new Broadwell chips could be used in the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air, which may coexist alongside or replace the current MacBook Air line. However, it is uncertain which specific chips Apple would use for the new notebook, as prior reports have pointed to the machine coming out towards the end of the third quarter.
As far as a next-generation iMac goes, Apple could also choose to hold off on an update until the appropriate Broadwell chips are out. However, a report last month claimed that Intel's faster Haswell desktop CPUs could arrive in May, with Apple perhaps launching updates sooner rather than later.
Apple is also rumored to have a low-cost iMac in the works, which could utilize more cost-efficient chips. According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the low-cost desktop computer could boost sales in critical foreign markets and increase shipments by up to 30 percent.
"I can guarantee for holiday, and not at the last second of holiday," Krzanich said in an interview. "Back to school - that's a tight one. Back to school you have to really have it on-shelf in July, August. That's going to be tough."Originally expected to launch in Q3 2014, Krzanich noted that new manufacturing technologies are responsible for the delays surrounding Broadwell, but maintained that Intel is now on schedule to ship its new chips to manufacturers later this year. The statement comes after a leaked Intel roadmap surfaced this past February, which appeared to show an uncertain timetable for Apple's 2014 Mac updates.
With Intel's Broadwell chips launching near the end of this year however, it is possible that Apple could either choose to wait until next year to integrate Broadwell chips into the Retina MacBook Pro or launch updated models with slightly faster Haswell chips. Apple updated its standard models of the MacBook Air last month with a faster 1.4 GHz dual-core Intel i5 processor while cutting the price by $100.
It is also possible that Intel's new Broadwell chips could be used in the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air, which may coexist alongside or replace the current MacBook Air line. However, it is uncertain which specific chips Apple would use for the new notebook, as prior reports have pointed to the machine coming out towards the end of the third quarter.
As far as a next-generation iMac goes, Apple could also choose to hold off on an update until the appropriate Broadwell chips are out. However, a report last month claimed that Intel's faster Haswell desktop CPUs could arrive in May, with Apple perhaps launching updates sooner rather than later.
Apple is also rumored to have a low-cost iMac in the works, which could utilize more cost-efficient chips. According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the low-cost desktop computer could boost sales in critical foreign markets and increase shipments by up to 30 percent.
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9 months ago
Hopefully Apple will be aware of the timeframe/expected release date
I am quite sure that Apple doesn't get its tech news for new components, from Macrumors and the like...
9 months ago
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You forgot 'MagSafe 3'.
"Once again, we made stuff even thinner, and didn't think ahead with MagSafe 2. So we're selling yet another proprietary connector and making our chargers less durable in the process."
9 months ago
Best way to increase the likelihood of a delay is for the CEO of a company to make a "guarantee". I've seen it happen too many times.
9 months ago
I think you're capable of doing your own Google search. Of course if you or 'your friend' can back up your BS about MagSafe being unreliable, I'd be happy to do your Googling for you.
I never said MagSafe was unreliable. You must be confusing me with someone else. The only comment I made in this thread was asking you for a source for your claim that MagSafe saved hundreds of millions of dollars in laptop damage. That's up to you to prove, you made the claim. I made no claims, I have nothing to prove.
9 months ago
Here's the deal- you get the link when you can come up with a credible defense to your MagSafe nonsense.
I made no statement about MagSafe. Obviously you made up your claim, I'm done with it. Have a good night.
9 months ago
Knowing apples track record to switch CPUs I'm sure in some back room they have osx mavericks running on an assortment of boxes from an A8 multi core to a Power 7 or 8 multicore and others.
I'd love to be a fly on the wall and heard the yelling and screaming going on when these other chisp are now out performing their current lineup. ;-)
When all of the software breaks, I wonder if there's any chance a Rosetta 2 could run Snow Leopard for Rosetta 1 so we can still run PowerPC software that has no upgrades?
;)
9 months ago
Oh, you mean like your 'joke'? Exactly what was supposed to be funny about it? Your used of tired old gripes? Your denigration of other people's motivations? Your use of neologisms like 'Maglock'?
It's okay proline, I've had a quick look through your previous posts and realise there's a continuity in all of your comments, so now I know it's nothing personal against me. Sorry I took it to heart.
Genuinely, I hope that one day you find some release for all the built-up anger you have. I think if you look objectively at all your comments you'll see it's perhaps giving a bad impression and comes across a little childish. I'm sure you're an intelligent person, and it's very easy to come across aggressive when there's only text to judge somebody by. With any luck you can phrase things in a way that won't alienate everybody -- and if you're trying to make points, people tend to stop considering what you're saying if you insult them.
Best wishes and please have a great evening (settle down with a glass of red? It's only a forum, a drink may help).
9 months ago
A hilariously transparent attempt at a redirect away from your baseless claims. You aren't fooling anyone except maybe yourself.[COLOR="#808080"]
You made a wild claim, please provide a source. I made no claim at all, my only post in this thread was asking you for a source. Just like you did with another user. See how that works?
9 months ago
And once again, you come up with nothing but hot air. I guess you will have to do your own Googling.
No hot air from me at all. You made the claim, why continue to deflect? Where's the link to back it up?
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