“Apple will release a laptop featuring solid state flash memory ‘soon,’ according to Sequoia Capital’s Jason Calacanis,” Jonny Evans reports for Macworld UK.
“Speaking on his regular podcast, Calacanis claimed to have information from a ‘well-placed source’ that confirms the plans,” Evans reports.
“Intel’s recent release to manufacturers of its new ‘Santa Rosa’ laptop processor has added more fuel to these flames,” Evans reports. “Santa Rosa implements support for solid state memory in a way which can be deployed to boost laptop start-up times and battery life.”
“Santa Rosa chips offer longer battery life and faster Core 2 Duo processors, alongside support for the draft version of 802.11n wireless networking and a Turbo Memory feature that supplements the standard hard drive with NAND flash for faster booting,” Evans reports.
Full article, with link to Calacanis’ podcast, here.
Flash me.
Where’s the beef?
I want one.
Damn it TMF….i thought I was fast but…you were faster.
‘gasp’
I’m comin’ Lizabeth….
“flash laptop”
Ahh, the good old days of ‘hanging out’ at the park…
Pre-loaded with Flashdance? Beals could use a big comeback excuse. Get the bucket ready.
“she could flash her lap top at me any time!”
What about hard drive space?? Will the graphics card support Motion 3? How could Leopard and Vista both install and run well alongside big apps with only a 32gig drive?
Will this just be a quick internet general function device or
a full blown mobile solution?
I once poisoned pigeons in the park.
If you have a keyboard and a “source,” that apparently qualifies you to be an analyst. Most of the participants in the MDN forums could write more interesting (and more accurate) articles than many of the self-proclaimed analysts and consultants.
Those pigeons had it comin’.
If by soon they mean October. The MacBook Thin won’t come before Leopard.
Flashtops…
“Analyst: Apple to debut flash laptop soon”
This is old; someone has already done it. I couldn’t find the reference with the full design. But this one has a part of it:
http://jrgraphix.net/research/flash_dock.php
Capt. Obvious said, “This is old; someone has already done it.”
Did you have a point or was that just an inane, namesake statement?
This would be perfect for traveling…I always regretted not buying the 12″ PB and the resolution on my wifes 12″ iBook leaves a bit to be desired. Man, I hope this come to fruition.
I never understood what the “faster startup time” feature was good for… until I realized that they were talking about Windows.
I rarely restart my Macs so “faster startup time” is simply a solution to a non-problem.
Will it be called a “Flashtop”?
Apple is releasing a “flash laptop” very soon. It’s called the iPhone. Think about it, it’s a handheld internet capable device running OS X, it has 8 MBs of storage, and comes with programs like a full web browser, email client, audio and video player, etc. In other words, a compact, flash-based computer.
I was planning on picking up a MacBook to complement my 20″ iMac Core Duo but now I don’t need to. The iPhone has the essential functions that I need, is much smaller and lighter than a laptop (not to mention cheaper), and it doubles as a phone/camera/iPod, which frees up even more space in my pockets. The $600 price honestly seems like a bargain to me.
Flashtops…
FlashBook
C’mon, where’s the Mac?
More likely
MacFlash or MacFlashBook
I have had several flash in the pans!
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I get all flushed at the thought of a flash LapTop!:-)
behold! & there came forth a load of flashy gits with their flash laptops sporting flashy cars & toothy smiles at their latest acquisitions.
& the photographers did flash away, flash away, flash away & they did make enough money to buy a flashy LapTop just like them flashy Gits!!!:-)
Oh dear! I have just got to stop me taking too much speed!:-)