Apple to ditch iBook brand alongside notebook launch
It's almost official -- Apple Computer will re-brand its iBook consumer notebooks under the "MacBook" moniker when it releases new models based on Intel Corp.'s Core Duo processors later this month, AppleInsider has learned.
The new portables, targeted at the consumer and education markets, will represent the most redesigned notebooks to emerge from Apple's famed industrial design studios in several years, sources have said.
True to speculation and hints offered by the company through recent trademark filings, Apple will call the notebooks MacBooks rather than iBooks.
Well-placed sources say the company has already started to prepare marketing materials that bear the MacBook product name. Any effort to change the name at this point in the product's development cycle would pose as an unnecessary inconvenience, they say.
The good news for Mac enthusiasts and prospective MacBook buyers is that they'll soon be able to place orders for the new notebooks. People often familiar with the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple's product roll-out plans say it is now up to company management to O.K. the MacBooks for manufacturing ramp. This decision, however, is highly contingent on a couple of factors, these people say.
Apple must first align an ample supply of components from its suppliers and then wait on the green light from its product marketing division, which is highly influential in setting precise product launch dates. Nevertheless, an announcement is expected sooner than later. Reports that have suggested Apple would not unveil its new consumer notebooks until June appear to be inaccurate.
Unlike Apple's entry-level Mac mini consumer desktops, which are available with either an Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processor, each MacBook is expected to pack at least a 1.67GHz Core Duo chip. The notebooks will be available in several configurations, each built around a vibrant 13-inch widescreen display.
Like Apple's MacBook Pro professional notebooks, the new consumer MacBooks are expected to sport a built-in iSight video camera, a MagSafe power adaptor and come bundled with Apple's Front Row and Photo Booth software applications.
Previous reports have also suggested the MacBook will boast some new proprietary Apple technology such as a completely magnetic latching system that will adhere the display module to the computer component without the need for a physical latching mechanism.
Alongside the MacBook, Apple is also expected to unveil its flagship 17-inch MacBook Pro professional notebook, which has also recently been finalized.
The new portables, targeted at the consumer and education markets, will represent the most redesigned notebooks to emerge from Apple's famed industrial design studios in several years, sources have said.
True to speculation and hints offered by the company through recent trademark filings, Apple will call the notebooks MacBooks rather than iBooks.
Well-placed sources say the company has already started to prepare marketing materials that bear the MacBook product name. Any effort to change the name at this point in the product's development cycle would pose as an unnecessary inconvenience, they say.
The good news for Mac enthusiasts and prospective MacBook buyers is that they'll soon be able to place orders for the new notebooks. People often familiar with the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple's product roll-out plans say it is now up to company management to O.K. the MacBooks for manufacturing ramp. This decision, however, is highly contingent on a couple of factors, these people say.
Apple must first align an ample supply of components from its suppliers and then wait on the green light from its product marketing division, which is highly influential in setting precise product launch dates. Nevertheless, an announcement is expected sooner than later. Reports that have suggested Apple would not unveil its new consumer notebooks until June appear to be inaccurate.
Unlike Apple's entry-level Mac mini consumer desktops, which are available with either an Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processor, each MacBook is expected to pack at least a 1.67GHz Core Duo chip. The notebooks will be available in several configurations, each built around a vibrant 13-inch widescreen display.
Like Apple's MacBook Pro professional notebooks, the new consumer MacBooks are expected to sport a built-in iSight video camera, a MagSafe power adaptor and come bundled with Apple's Front Row and Photo Booth software applications.
Previous reports have also suggested the MacBook will boast some new proprietary Apple technology such as a completely magnetic latching system that will adhere the display module to the computer component without the need for a physical latching mechanism.
Alongside the MacBook, Apple is also expected to unveil its flagship 17-inch MacBook Pro professional notebook, which has also recently been finalized.
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basically we've been waiting for how long now? when will it come out, May/June? when when when?
Both articles pretty much says it all, I think that the 13.3" is the way to go, but I'm not sure the entry one could be U$ 999 can it..?
Originally posted by AppleInsider
Unlike Apple's entry-level Mac mini consumer desktops, which are available with either an Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processor, each MacBook is expected to pack at least a 1.67GHz Core Duo chip.
I don't know about this. I think we'll see a line-up similar to the mini: low end model with Solo, higher end model with Duo.
Originally posted by Zenga
MacBook to land at last by May
By Ryan Katz, Senior Editor
So are YOU Ryan Katz, Zenga? If not, you may want to post a link and add some of your own thoughts...so you don't violate the Posting Guidelines or anything.
Originally posted by CosmoNut
I don't know about this. I think we'll see a line-up similar to the mini: low end model with Solo, higher end model with Duo.
i think we will see all duo, the core solo was a bit of a waste of time, no one really wants it.
I cant wait until the macbook line is complete
Originally posted by CosmoNut
So are YOU Ryan Katz, Zenga? If not, you may want to post a link and add some of your own thoughts...so you don't violate the Posting Guidelines or anything.
sorry I forgot!
Originally posted by tensdanny38
hopefully they make one with an x1600 for 1500!!
I'm officially betting on the either the X700 or X1400. (Not really betting, but ... guessing...)
Anyway, looks like these will be great if all Duo, and the 17in MacBook Pro should offer workstation level graphics cards, that would be the thing that puts it over as the true king of notebooks.
why change it? they didnt change the imac name i like the ibook name, "imac" "ibook" apples most "personal" personal computers! oh well.... if someone says well its not really a mac,as some say about the "I" line at least you can say, it is, see! it says MACBOOK.
p.s. i hate losing an inch! sony has a 14 inch widescreen with a camera!!! dammit apple do the right thing.
Originally posted by backtomac
Does anyone know if intels virtualizattion technology require dual core chips? More specifically, would Parallels software work on a core solo macbook?
It does and it wouldn´t.
Originally posted by Catman4d2
well damn...
why change it? they didnt change the imac name i like the ibook name, "imac" "ibook" apples most "personal" personal computers! oh well.... if someone says well its not really a mac,as some say about the "I" line at least you can say, it is, see! it says MACBOOK.
p.s. i hate losing an inch! sony has a 14 inch widescreen with a camera!!! dammit apple do the right thing.
They want "mac" in the names of all of their computers. They didn't change the name of the iMac because "Mac" was already in the name so there wasn't really any reason to. Besides, what would they change it to? MacMac?
Originally posted by Anders
It does and it wouldn´t.
Yet another reason to skip core solo.
Originally posted by saleski
I'm a bit confused now. How much wider will the new macbook be than the current 12" ibook ? I'm looking for a new small mac laptop. Should I buy a G4 12" powerbook instead. ?
it'll be thinner and the footprint will be smaller. widescreen dimensions greatly change the vertical requirement.
Originally posted by Anders
It does and it wouldn´t.
Um... from parallels.com
"Any Intel Powered Macintosh running OS X 10.4.4 or higher is compatible with Parallels Workstation 2.1."
Originally posted by Catman4d2
well damn...
why change it? they didnt change the imac name i like the ibook name, "imac" "ibook" apples most "personal" personal computers! oh well.... if someone says well its not really a mac,as some say about the "I" line at least you can say, it is, see! it says MACBOOK.
p.s. i hate losing an inch! sony has a 14 inch widescreen with a camera!!! dammit apple do the right thing.
If you need that inch, get the 15 they're selling now. And "ibook" doesn't have "mac" in it. Already been discussed, end of story.
The big question here is solo or duo and what will the pricing be? I'd love to see $999 again, but can they do a duo at that price? Can't wait to hear the configs on these, we'll finally have a real comparison instead of MPB versus the cheapest low-end dell duo laptop.
Originally posted by ATPTourFan
Um... from parallels.com
"Any Intel Powered Macintosh running OS X 10.4.4 or higher is compatible with Parallels Workstation 2.1."
And people have already reported running it on solo minis.
Originally posted by ATPTourFan
Um... from parallels.com
"Any Intel Powered Macintosh running OS X 10.4.4 or higher is compatible with Parallels Workstation 2.1."
Only his second post, and he's pulling out the "ummm" card on Anders!
Now it's on!
Originally posted by wilco
Only his second post, and he's pulling out the "ummm" card on Anders!
Now it's on!
Ha... well I've been registered and posting at MacNN forums forever...
I had to set the man straight before he gets people worried that they can't virutalize with parralels' SW on a Solo.