According to a Commercial Times report, Asustek Computer has attained a contract from Apple Computer for “iBook” portables, estimated at approximately 1.2 million units. The laptops will be powered by Intel Corp microprocessors and equipped with 13.3-inch widescreen displays. Reportedly, Apple will begin selling the new “iBook” in June. Suppliers of the LCD panels are to start deliveries this month.
Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics and Chi Mei Optoelectronics and Korea-based LG. Philips LCD recently received orders for 13.3-inch widescreen notebook panels from Apple with shipments kicking off in April. AU Optronics will ship about 40,000-50,000 units monthly to Apple, the Chinese-language Commercial Times report stated today.
MacDailyNews Take: The “MacBooks,” they are a comin’!
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Yes. Yes, they are.
wake me up when something 17 inches arrives…… size matters
And, with some delay:
FIRST POST! BOOOYAHHHHHH! (and synonyms)
yes, yes of course
better NOT have Intel intergrated graphics. Not interested if it does.
Desktop intel Mac Pro, when? When? When? When?
Shut up to those who says th eintel applications not ready yet.
I want my 17″ MacBook Pro Intel Quad!
Once the intel Mac pro arrives, that means the transition to intel will be complete. Goodbye IBM.
I still love the Power branding though, “PowerMac, PowerBook” instead of ‘intel Mac Pro”.
Am still prefers Apple will continue carries the word “G”, like “G6” or “G” that would be soooo coool, rather than confusing cords ADC 9612, SLV-Z800, 6120………Those brands who carries all this have absolutely no taste…….
Hopefully Apple will put in ATI x1300 or something, not ultra-crappy integrated graphics…
*sigh* i doubt the name change to macbook.. i d o u b t it.
What is it with people and ‘waa waa its got intergated graphics i’m not buying it’?
Geez – have you used an intel mini? can you honestly say that its worse off because the graphics is intergrated?
I’d eat my hat if you can tell without prior knowledge.
Some people can be so closed minded!
Just like modems and sound cards, eventually you wont even think about it.
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If these reports are in any way accurate, then I’m going to be looking for the first MacTel upgrades in June/July.
Intel has already announced the second phase of their Core Duo family will be released in July.
Could the timing of the Mac Book release correspond with an upgrade of the MacBook Pro to faster processors? I think so.
MacBook Pro is great… I can’t wait to see his little brother MacBook.
MacBooks….
I feel the same way.
But isn’t it an emotional response?
Do the integrated graphics effect anything else you do on the computer – apart from 3D games?
Can anyone with a new Mac mini tell me?
Integrated graphics effects things like core image or any complex visual system. However integrated graphics does not always have to be a very bad thing. It’s not really a good thing but the system in the mac mini is supposed to be very respectable. It has circuitry designed to handle HD content, and it’s been shown the dual core can even do 1080, and since the mini has PCI-X and DDR2 RAM, keeping the VRAM off chip doesn’t create a significant lag between the GPU and memory like it does on slower RAM systems. So the only real problem is that your system will have less RAM, but at least that is fixable. On older integrated graphics systems nothing could make up for the lag between GPU and memory, while on the mac mini throwing some more cash as it will bring you back up to par. Spending more money isn’t my favorite thing to do, but at least it can be done. With a gig of ram in it, the mac mini should be more than adequate and will outperform anything apple has ever sold for less than a thousand bucks.
agreed, integrated graphics for normal ibook uses will be more than sufficient. just boost the standard 512 RAM.
“Once the intel Mac pro arrives, that means the transition to intel will be complete. Goodbye IBM.”
Actually, it’s goodbye Freescale. The Professional machines will still be G5s.
“I still love the Power branding though, ‘PowerMac, PowerBook’ instead of ‘intel Mac Pro’.”
Agreed. “Power” has nothing to do with PowerPC–especially when you consider that the first PowerBooks were based on the Motorola 68K.
“Power” actually has to do with the old Apple slogan, <A HREF=”http://pulsar.esm.psu.edu/Faculty/Gray/graphics/movies/the-power-to-be-your-best.mov”>”The Power To Be Your Best.”
ever notice how everyone who says “FIRST POST BABY” usually never gets the first post.
Wow. If Intel iBooks are really coming out in June then Apple has dropped the ball. The G4 iBooks are nine months old and in the past they usually got updated every six months.
If the Intel iBooks use integrated graphics I for one will not be buying one. I expect a new Mac to at least play Doom 3 but Apple seems to have re-adopted the “games don’t matter” policy from the early 90s.
My daughters will be pleased!
Meanwhile I would like a 17″ Pro model for working in my black and beautiful mobile office.
its about time…ive been waiting for ages.!!
anyway…i”ll be ordering one on the day they get released…
i cant wait
Peter:
Actually, it’s goodbye Freescale. The Professional machines will still be G5s.
He said, “Mac Pro,” not “Mac Book.” He was referring to the Power Mac’s replacement.
To posters like “Sol,” moaning about the lack of a dedicated GPU (assuming they use integrated video) – you know what? Stop whining, and go get a MacBook Pro if you want ultimate power. Otherwise just pay your $999, or whatever it is, and enjoy more power, design, and usability than you know what to do with. Hard core gamers, get yourself a MB Pro. The other 95% of the Mac-using population will be thrilled to bits with this machine, I’m sure.
Enough with the angst over integrated video – this is a great set-up, as the mini has shown, for everybody except hard core gamers. The system will handle *anything* you want to do (HD video playback included) except playing Doom at 5 gazillion fps. For god’s sake, get a grip.
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iMac, Mac Pro
iBook, Mac Book Pro
The i will not go away, the ‘i’ signifies a consumer/home oriented product as opposed to a professional’s line of gear.
Mac Pro – MacBook Pro
iMac – iMacBook?
Mac mini – MacBook mini???????
I have a Core Solo Mini that I bought about 3 weeks ago for experimental purposes. I also have a G4 1.42 MacMini for comparison.
I’m not a gamer so I can’t comment on game performance but I can say that the integrated video board on the new Mini is not a problem (even with the stock 512 memory).
I’m not running multiple programs at once so the limited memory has not been a problem either. iMovie and iDVD work well, fast and fluid. iTunes works great, I’ve been enjoying downloaded video. No problems with FrontRow, wireless keyboard/mouse, and networking.
All in all, the Core Solo is a great little Mac. That’s what I expect from the iBook replacement too.
My only complaint about the new MacMini is the difficulty to upgrade memory. Why the hell don’t they put a little slot cover on the bottom to make it easier to plug in additional DRAM?
I can deal with the putty knife technology for opening the case but the memory chips are buried in the new Mini. Oh well, I’ll get to that when I have time.
This is the biggest DISAPPOINTMENT EVER!!!!!!!!
Everybody said it was due in late March…99% said it was to be out
100% on April 1st or so…and now these news..
Do you know how many people were damn sure to buy one right now?
And you write “the MacBooks are coming”..
That’s one big joke!It’s pathetic.
Apple is selling its consumer notebook, being probably
7 times slower than the MacBook Pro..who would ever buy one now?
I got one and it was a nice notebook in August….it still is, but
I wouldn’t give the advice to buy one now…not after the macbook pro came out..
Are they going to fool consumers for 6 months.
I’m a really disappointed fan.
julian G, why are you disappointed, because a bunch of rumors said the new notebooks would be out in March/April? Wow, you’re setting yourself up for more disappointment if you let rumors ruin your day.
To my friends who are in the market for the new consumer notebook Macs, I tell them to just wait until they come out. It’s only another 2 months for chrissake. Not to mention that this is only a rumor as well, so it could be sooner just the same.
If someone absolutely can’t wait, they can buy an iBook or even better, a PowerBook at discounted prices while they last.
June sucks.
Veruca Salt: Hey, Daddy, I want an Oompa Loompa. I want you to get me an Oompa Loompa right away.
Mr. Salt: All right, Veruca, all right. I’ll get you one before the day is out.
Veruca Salt: I want an Oompa Loompa now!
Violet Beauregarde: Can it, you nit!
MDN word: slowly, as in slowly, but Shirley…
First post, Baby! Yeah! Woohoo!
Hey, what are all you guys doin in here?
Crap..
does not seem like big numbers being ordered. guess they aren´t expecting many school orders.
Ack!!! June?!?!
Hey I was waiting you know! Plus I’m fine with the integrated graphics. I’ve played witha new main mini and the graphics seem very fluid on it. Video screams on it too.
Current iBook is what, nine months old or something!? I want a slimmer form factor, black 13″ one with remote and intel proc. Yum!
Ask the folks in schools why June sucks for a new iBook roll-out. Go ahead, ask. It’s not quite as bad as July — or even August, but still extremely neglectful.
This rumor just in… macbooks expected to ship this year. Yep. From a reliable source. Just don’t hold your breath.
enough of these reports: macbooks expected (insert date).
The Power Mac needs to be replaced, so they can make me a quad core iMac with 1080P display and blu-ray burner by January.
1) This isn’t necessarily an accurate prediction- just as other rumours can place introductions to early, there’s no reason to think this one didn’t place it too late.
2) It is very unlikely that we will see integrated graphics in the intel iBook. After all, they didn’t put integrated graphics in the iMac, which is their other consumer machine. If you remember the introduction, the iBook was in response to demand for an “iMac to go”. Therefore, it was meant to be as close to the iMac as possible given realistic constraints. The mac mini got integrated because it is the bottom-of-the-line machine and with the core duo processor in there it was probably the most cost-effective solution- most bang for your buck.
That said, if you want a high-performance gaming machine, don’t get a mac. Or a laptop, for that matter.
I have a g4 mini, g4 iBook, and the new mini Core Duo w/ 2GB. The new mini is VERY fast compared to the others, and it’s the only one of these three that supports Core Video.
I know, I know, integrated graphics reminds me of a crappy Dell, too, but it’s surprisingly well done in the new mini.
I’d like to add that 13.3″ is too big. I’d like a 10″ nanobook, or about the size of a Reader’s Digest (and as thin, too!). I know you can’t put it in your pocket, but a smaller footprint would let me carry more stuff in my bag.
Of course, I’d snap up a Newtonesque device in a heartbeat, too.
I’m with Mike. Sticking with “iBook” makes as much sense as, if not more than, calling it “MacBook”.