Big Kahuna Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Source: AppleInsider Apple to update MacBook lines in time for holidays By Kasper Jade Published: 08:00 PM EST Apple Computer plans to update both its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines of Intel notebook computers in time for the holiday shopping season, but may take some time before it does so, AppleInsider has learned. People familiar with the matter say development of Core 2 Duo versions of all three models -- the 13-inch MacBook, 15-inch MacBook Pro and 17-inch MacBook Pro -- are now complete and all that's left is for Apple marketing to pull the trigger. But those same people indicate that precise launch dates for the respective models remain fluid and Apple customers should expect the updates to arrive anytime between now and the time Thanksgiving rolls around in late November. Similarly, it's unclear whether Apple will launch the new consumer MacBooks and professional MacBook Pro models simultaneously, or if it will space the releases to assure it maintains enough of Intel Corp.'s Core 2 Duo processors to properly facilitate each launch. Similar specs expected According to industry contacts, Intel began shipping the Cupertino, Calif.-based company mobile variants of its Core 2 Duo chips (Merom) during the last week of August. However, Apple opted to use those initial shipments in revamping its iMac all-in-one desktop systems earlier this month. Upon their release, it's expected that the new MacBook and MacBook Pro lines will feature specifications very similar to existing offerings, mainly due to similarities in processor frequencies between Intel's Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processor lines. However, the Core 2 Duo line adds a 2.33GHz chip, which is expected to be available to buyers of higher-end MacBook Pro configurations. (A 2.33GHz Core Duo "Yonah" processor was recently released by Intel but not adopted by Apple.) Notebooks: the latest music to Apple's ears Notebook sales have been the fastest growing sector of Apple's computer business as of late, with the tandem of the MacBook and MacBook Pro combining for sales of nearly 800,000 units during its previous fiscal quarter -- a company best. As would be expected, Apple's share of the US notebook market has also been on the rise, up from 6 percent in January to 12 percent in June (the last time such data was made available). And analysts on Wall Street remain bullish on the Mac maker's notebook prospects, with expectations that the company will continue to ride the mobile gravy train. Last week, Credit Suisse analyst Robert Semple told clients that checks in Asia revealed MacBook shipments were tracking at approximately 200,000 units ahead of his initial 580,000 unit estimate for the company's September quarter. Despite these impressive figures, Apple is still struggling to to meet overall demand for the notebooks as a result of the recent the educational and back-to-school buying seasons. Semple revised his estimates for the quarter to 775,000 MacBooks plus some 250,000 MacBook Pro systems, bringing his combined notebook estimate to over 1 million units. When all's said and done, Apple will have sold nearly 3 million notebook systems during the 2006 fiscal year, and even more so during the calendar year. While the company isn't updating its notebooks at the absolute fastest pace possible, it's clear it plans to do so more frequently than in the past. And it has to, especially if it has ambitions of maintaining recent share gains. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Here's hoping Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-191861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Kahuna Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 indeed my friend. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-191868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstatusthequo Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Still holding out hope for Photokina... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-193618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macprodan Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Nice, i am off to New York in november. hope there out by then might Pick up a Mac Book / MB Pro while im out there and save a few Quid. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-193746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewno Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 If only they changed 950 graphics to x3000... now that would be awesome. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-193818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sev7en Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Still holding out hope for Photokina... I really hope so... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-196753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Maybe they will hold off for Santa Rosa now, and give us a core2duo, x3000, 802.11n macbook early next year. I gave up waiting - ordered another stock 1.83Ghz macbook today (i've already got the 2Gb RAM, 120Gb HDD and Tucano case at home ) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-196780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macprodan Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I cant go America, got turned down for a Visa. Sadly I cant Travel visa free as i have a Criminal Record. Im Gutted... Trip was all Booked as well, they Tell you not to make arraignments, but then ask for Specific travel arrangements, Flights and where you will be staying in the application. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-196875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sev7en Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Maybe they will hold off for Santa Rosa now, and give us a core2duo, x3000, 802.11n macbook early next year. I gave up waiting - ordered another stock 1.83Ghz macbook today (i've already got the 2Gb RAM, 120Gb HDD and Tucano case at home ) Did you think Apple postponed the MacBook Pro launch? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-197427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden caulfield Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 who knows what they are thinking - - - but I know I've needed a MBP for work for the past three months. Tired of waiting - - I will get it this weekend and love it - regardless of the 32 bit processor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-197436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Well the upgrade to 64bit is fine, but I think the notebook line needs CHEAPER model. The current Macbooks need to be split and a sub $1000 notebook needs to come out, and I don't mean a $999 or something, I mean at least $899 or lower. It is rediculous the low end notebooks are not that special and are SO high. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-197513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sev7en Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Well the upgrade to 64bit is fine, but I think the notebook line needs CHEAPER model. The current Macbooks need to be split and a sub $1000 notebook needs to come out, and I don't mean a $999 or something, I mean at least $899 or lower. It is rediculous the low end notebooks are not that special and are SO high. Really... they need a new subnotebook as the TX SONY's series as well as a powerful model with HD-DVD reader would be appreciated by powerusers. Now Apple can unleash the full potential and upgrades of Intel processors. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-197519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtwh20 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Really... they need a new subnotebook as the TX SONY's series as well as a powerful model with HD-DVD reader would be appreciated by powerusers. Now Apple can unleash the full potential and upgrades of Intel processors. i'd have to agree - also i would've thought moving to intel would make it easier for apple to be cutting edge as well - come on - ITEL GMA graphics - wheres the love Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-197565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sev7en Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Any news? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28079-core-2-by-holidays/#findComment-198237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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