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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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”.