Foxconn lands Core 2 Duo MacBook orders from Apple
Foxconn Electronics, the now infamous maker of Apple Computer's iPod nano digital music players, recently secured a contract that will make it the third manufacturer of the company's Intel-based MacBook computer line, according to a report in the Commercial Times.
Citing an analyst at Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, the Chinese-language publication last week said Foxconn -- the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry -- has received notebook orders from Apple and will start volume shipments of one new MacBook model by the end of this year.
As a result of the move, Asustek Computer is expected to see its notebook orders from Apple cut by one-third in 2007, as compared to the amount it received this year, the analyst added.
The report does not indicate whether the orders are for Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro professional notebooks or its consumer-oriented 13-inch MacBook models. The subject is further complicated by reports from Far East publications that appear to contradict one another on the matter.
In an earlier report, the Commercial Times indicated that Asustek has been responsible for MacBook manufacturing and Quanta the MacBook Pro -- suggesting a loss of orders by Asustek would imply the Foxconn win was for Apple's 13-inch MacBooks
On the other hand, with its share of the US-based notebook market rising sharply from 6 to 12 percent during the first half of the year, Apple in August was reported to be shopping for a third contract manufacturer in order to stamp out more systems.
At the time, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News reported that the Mac maker was likely to favor Foxconn, which had been looking to do new business with Apple, specifically offering to build its 15-inch MacBook Pro high-end notebooks.
Nevertheless, people familiar with Apple's product plans have said the company will update both its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines with Intel Corp.'s Core 2 Duo processors in time for the start of holiday shopping season this November.
Insiders and analysts alike believe the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple stands a solid chance of selling as many as 1 million notebook systems during the three-month period ending December. The milestone would be a company first.
Citing an analyst at Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, the Chinese-language publication last week said Foxconn -- the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry -- has received notebook orders from Apple and will start volume shipments of one new MacBook model by the end of this year.
As a result of the move, Asustek Computer is expected to see its notebook orders from Apple cut by one-third in 2007, as compared to the amount it received this year, the analyst added.
The report does not indicate whether the orders are for Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro professional notebooks or its consumer-oriented 13-inch MacBook models. The subject is further complicated by reports from Far East publications that appear to contradict one another on the matter.
In an earlier report, the Commercial Times indicated that Asustek has been responsible for MacBook manufacturing and Quanta the MacBook Pro -- suggesting a loss of orders by Asustek would imply the Foxconn win was for Apple's 13-inch MacBooks
On the other hand, with its share of the US-based notebook market rising sharply from 6 to 12 percent during the first half of the year, Apple in August was reported to be shopping for a third contract manufacturer in order to stamp out more systems.
At the time, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News reported that the Mac maker was likely to favor Foxconn, which had been looking to do new business with Apple, specifically offering to build its 15-inch MacBook Pro high-end notebooks.
Nevertheless, people familiar with Apple's product plans have said the company will update both its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines with Intel Corp.'s Core 2 Duo processors in time for the start of holiday shopping season this November.
Insiders and analysts alike believe the Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple stands a solid chance of selling as many as 1 million notebook systems during the three-month period ending December. The milestone would be a company first.
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new enclosure (only one im not sure of)
more ram (for sure)
higher res screens (for sure)
more I/O (for sure)
mag latch (for sure)
bigger HDD (for sure)
new wireless
DL dvd burner (not sure)
or
blu-ray ROM/Burner??? (really not sure)
or
Apple could just make everyone wait till January, and not upgrade sh!t...just put the new chip in...looks like that's a huge possibility too, that's why I'm not waiting, I'm buying a laptop and then I'll buy the MBP when it comes out with C2D, if they upgrade a few things...damnit Apple, do something already!
the Commercial Times indicated that Asustek has been responsible for MacBook manufacturing and Quanta the MacBook Pro.
On the other hand, with its share of the US-based notebook market rising sharply from 6 to 12 percent during the first half of the year, Apple in August was reported to be shopping for a third contract manufacturer in order to stamp out more systems.
These 2 companies are currently manufacturing the MacBook lines but Apple (from news/rumors) wants to expand that to 3 Manufacturers which it seems it would be Foxconn and if Foxconn does have (or will get) a contract with Apple they should start ramping up production before the end of the year.
But the other 2 companies should already be ramping up both the new models which will both be introduced in the next 4 weeks. (I say 4 weeks because they have to be shipping before Thanksgiving)
Nevertheless, people familiar with Apple's product plans have said the company will update both its MacBook and MacBook Pro lines with Intel Corp.'s Core 2 Duo processors in time for the start of holiday shopping season this November.
hmmmm...This is interesting. I wonder what's going on. If they wait till Jaunary to release anything new i would assume that all of this would be done:
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higher res screens (for sure)
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Keep dreaming.
has received notebook orders from Apple and will start volume shipments of one new MacBook model by the end of this year.
MacBook Nano/Tiny/Thin/Wii?
Wishfull thinking?
Now wouldn't it be stupid if Apple updated their MBs to the Core 2 Duo and not their higher end MBPs?
This is Apple we're talking about here. While Apple is issuing out new notebook contracts, how how about one for a 15" (non-pro) Macbook? 15" integrated graphics notebooks are by far the most popular out there.
He was teasing me for holding out for the new MB pro, but I'm hoping that when it finally arrives the Pro will beat his. (and he'll still be stuck with XP... )
Dell XPS M1210
Components
Intel® Core? 2 Duo Processor T7600 (2.33GHz/667MHz/4MB)
Genuine Windows® XP Professional
Integrated Webcam and Mobile Broadband Antenna
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
100GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce? Go 7400 TurboCache?
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy? HD Software Edition
This is Apple we're talking about here. While Apple is issuing out new notebook contracts, how how about one for a 15" (non-pro) Macbook? 15" integrated graphics notebooks are by far the most popular out there.
If it's popular, it must be good!!!!
This is Apple we're talking about here. While Apple is issuing out new notebook contracts, how how about one for a 15" (non-pro) Macbook? 15" integrated graphics notebooks are by far the most popular out there.
Matsu would've loved it.
But I personally don't know how it would fit in Apples product matrix without eating a bit of 15" MacBook Pro sales.
I think Irelands suggestion would be a lot more interesting:
MacBook Nano/Tiny/Thin/Wii?
Hey, I hate to tease you all, but this 12" Dell is thinner and lighter than the macbook (granted it's an inch smaller than mb) cost my dad in canada about $3400 canadian incl. shipping (not sure about tax) when he bought it a few days ago. I know that's a bit pricier than the Macbook, but check out what he got...
He was teasing me for holding out for the new MB pro, but I'm hoping that when it finally arrives the Pro will beat his. (and he'll still be stuck with XP... )
Dell XPS M1210
Blahblahblah...
Your dad isn't accidently Simon Wagstaff?
If it's popular, it must be good!!!!
If it's popular, it must be good!!!!
If it's poular, it may be profitable.
If it's poular, it may be profitable.
"Never, in the history of the PC, has a company been better-positioned than Apple is at this time to both gain share and improve profitability, in our opinion," he said. "In our opinion, Apple stock is positioned to outperform based on a series of potential quarterly catalysts we highlighted two weeks ago."
For the December holiday quarter, Hoopes is modeling Apple to report 16.8 percent yearly growth to $6.7 billion in revenue
Sounds like a profitable company to me.
Sounds like a profitable company to me.
While I agree that Apple is quite profitable I also beleive that Apple could make a 15" Macbook and maintain their nice margins. Also do you actually believe Apple can substancially increase market share without a 15" Macbook and a mid-range tower? I don't.
While I agree that Apple is quite profitable I also beleive that Apple could make a 15" Macbook and maintain their nice margins. Also do you actually believe Apple can substancially increase market share without a 15" Macbook and a mid-range tower? I don't.
We can keep going in circles and hijack every other thread about how Apple should do a mid-range extensible tower and magically make high revenues off of it even though other PC manufacturers don't and haven't in well over a decade now, and about how they should do this or should do that.
I'd rather talk about something realistic, myself.