New Apple Laptop 'Confirmed' at Macworld San Francisco 2008?

[MacRumors]

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A BoyGeniusReport (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/12/26/apples-new-laptops-confirmed/) claims that Apple promised new laptops to bands performing at a holiday event reportedly hosted by Apple:Apple had a recent holiday event where they had artists perform (some really big names, too), and they all did it for free! Why did they perform without being paid? Apple promised to give every performer and band member once of the new laptops they are coming out with at MacWorld! That’s all, folks!
The sources of this report are questionable at best, and are not likely in a position of knowing what products are being revealed at Macworld.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/12/26/new-apple-laptop-confirmed-at-macworld-san-francisco-2008/)

[Wayfarer]

Bring it on! :apple: :D

I'm just about ready for a new laptop.

[Eidorian]

Now what kind of laptop is it now...

[mpw]

What utter-utter drivel. With all the 'rumors' already getting threads on the subject why another one based on such a nonsense story.

And the article link seems broke too.

[Much Ado]

Total drivel in an attempt to get hits.

[samh004]

It must be true... :p

[evilyankeefan]

KT Tunstall must be kicking herself now. All she got when she performed in September was an iPod Touch. :)

[Eidorian]

What utter-utter drivel. With all the 'rumors' already getting threads on the subject why another one based on such a nonsense story.

And the article link seems broke too.

Total drivel in an attempt to get hits.John C. Dvorak™ time?

[Wayfarer]

I hope elevator pics are leaked soon... or it didn't happen. ;)

Furthermore, I hope these alleged laptops make teh Safari snappier.

[Eidorian]

I hope elevator pics are leaked soon... or it didn't happen. ;)

Furthermore, I hope these alleged laptops make teh Safari snappier.MacRumors DELIVERS. (http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=76053&d=1181356941)

[Hmac]

Now what kind of laptop is it now...Most likely, it's the new ultra-portable "thin" laptop that's been rumored for a couple of years. 64 gig HDD (flash) and no internal optical drive doesn't really appeal to me, but a lot of people want it and it will likely be a great addition to the category.

It might be a revamped MacBook/MacBook Pro lineup, but rumor has it the Intel chipset that supports mobile Penryn processors is delayed. Additionally, I'd question the need for revamping the laptop line. I suspect that given the pressing need for other Apple product line updates (Mac Pro, ACDs, iPhone, ultra-portable laptop, OS 10.5.2) that resources might be stretched a little thin, and especially that we've seen relatively recent upgrades (Santa Rosa, 2.6 coreDuo, LED backlighting, glossy screen).

[Much Ado]

John C. Dvorak™ time?

Do not speak his name here! ;)

[Eidorian]

Most likely, it's the new ultra-portable "thin" laptop that's been rumored for a couple of years. 64 gig HDD (flash) and no internal optical drive doesn't really appeal to me, but a lot of people want it and it will likely be a great addition to the category.

It might be a revamped MacBook/MacBook Pro lineup, but rumor has it the Intel chipset that supports mobile Penryn processors is delayed. Additionally, I'd question the need for revamping the laptop line. I suspect that given the pressing need for other Apple product line updates (Mac Pro, ACDs, iPhone, ultra-portable laptop, OS 10.5.2) that resources might be stretched a little thin, and especially that we've seen relatively recent upgrades (Santa Rosa, 2.6 coreDuo, LED backlighting, glossy screen).But which laptop does this rumor confirm? :D

Do not speak his name here! ;)It's not the first time (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=3774356&postcount=17).

[Spades]

I think we have a new noun.

Dvorak (n): A vapid story concerning technology or technology companies, often highly speculative or weakly sourced, posted for the purpose of generating traffic to the poster's website.

I actually like the guy, but it fits. :p

[bc008]

too bad i used all my money on a lcd tv :(

i really think there is no denying that a new laptop will come out

[EagerDragon]

Sounds like cow manure and smells like it too.

Most performers would IMHO prefer a full capable laptop and can afford to buy one. I would think that they would prefer to work for cash instead of laptops.

How do you give 15% of a laptop to your agent?

Where these performers come from? A soup kitchen?
:eek:

[VolceOntra]

Sounds like cow manure and smells like it too.

Most performers would IMHO prefer a full capable laptop and can afford to buy one. I would think that they would prefer to work for cash instead of laptops.

How do you give 15% of a laptop to your agent?

Where these performers come from? A soup kitchen?
:eek:

Well you also get a closer relation to Apple this way.

Some people don't always think in dollars.

[Clive At Five]

MacRumors DELIVERS. (http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=76053&d=1181356941)

Then it MUST be true!!!

;):D

-Clive

[Manatee]

It's the update to the MacBook Pro, with the redesigned FW800 port that you'll be able to update to 3.2GBit at a later date. For $1.99. :)

[tkidBOSTON]

Then it MUST be true!!!

;):D

-Clive

No way. I call photoshopped!

:p

[aswitcher]

As a source for a leak its a good one. Apple get good extra pr by giving the new books away.

[zioxide]

"confirmed" is when it's on www.apple.com

[AJ Muni]

I've been following BGR for some time now, and they are pretty accurate. The sites main editor, is good friends with famous dj/music producer "Jus Blaze", who I'm pretty sure must have spinned at the party. They have hosted numerous events together, the last being the blackberry curve launch party. They have always been dead on with blackberry/handheld device rumors. Obviously it's completely different with apple, but then again, weren't we all expecting new notebooks at MW?

[RichP]

"confirmed" is when it's on www.apple.com

True story.

[johnpaul191]

this is a VERY page 2 rumor. Why would Apple tell inside secrets to performers? Apple has the money to pay any performer they could ever want, so why would they change their business model for some unnamed performers and risk leaked info.
If it was some huge performer that would only play with some Apple-gear bribe, that news would have leaked. If it was a huge performer, they also can probably afford to buy this new machine when it comes out since they are not getting it till it (almost) ships anyway.

[jnc]

Oh man. There should be a page 3 for this particular brand of "Confirmed! Because I heard someone say..." trash :D

[Shoeguy]

How do you give 15% of a laptop to your agent?

You give the agent an iPod touch and two shuffles.

[dsachdev]

http://www.thestreet.com/video/index.html?clipId=10396315&channel=Market+Strategy&cm_ven=&cm_cat=&cm_ite=

[Digital Skunk]

I call BS! I will believe it and buy it when I SEE IT

[Kaptajn Haddock]

The first keystroke sometimes ignored when typing has not been fixed with the recent update for MacBooks and MacBook Pros, and Apple has now locked the huge thread about the problem on their forums. Thousands of users live with the problem. Apple will not acknowledge, nor fix this bug which has been around since the first Intel based MacBook Pros arrived.

I therefore encourage you to sign this partition:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/mbpkeyms/petition.html

You can also see here:

http://www.petergabriel.dk/mbp.html

[vixapphire]

KT Tunstall must be kicking herself now. All she got when she performed in September was an iPod Touch. :)

that and preferential in-store placements for her "itunes album cards" in every starbucks nationwide. seems she won that round!

[vixapphire]

The first keystroke sometimes ignored when typing has not been fixed with the recent update for MacBooks and MacBook Pros, and Apple has now locked the huge thread about the problem on their forums. Thousands of users live with the problem. Apple will not acknowledge, nor fix this bug which has been around since the first Intel based MacBook Pros arrived.

I therefore encourage you to sign this partition:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/mbpkeyms/petition.html

You can also see here:

http://www.petergabriel.dk/mbp.html

i thought that first keystroke thing was a recently-acquired flaw in my technique! thanks for mentioning it, because i was getting really annoyed using this computer, thinking it was perhaps a bad key. now i can focus my annoyance on the OS where it belongs!!!

[barijazz]

It's after the holidays and everyone has new macs and ipods so business will be slow for Apple. The best thing they can do is to release a new product that will spark attention and get people buying again. The iphone was one of Apple's most popular gadgets because of the multi-touch and the ability for anyone to pick it up, much like a mac. Taking all this into account it makes sense for apple to come out with a new product that has to be innovative and get people excited.


PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER!!!!!

[Digital Skunk]

The first keystroke sometimes ignored when typing has not been fixed with the recent update for MacBooks and MacBook Pros, and Apple has now locked the huge thread about the problem on their forums. Thousands of users live with the problem. Apple will not acknowledge, nor fix this bug which has been around since the first Intel based MacBook Pros arrived.

I therefore encourage you to sign this partition:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/mbpkeyms/petition.html

You can also see here:

http://www.petergabriel.dk/mbp.html

I don't seem to have that problem.

[roker]

I don't seem to have that problem.

Nor do I. I have never experienced that. :confused:

[twoodcc]

hope it's true

[Bababasjd]

It's after the holidays and everyone has new macs and ipods so business will be slow for Apple. The best thing they can do is to release a new product that will spark attention and get people buying again. The iphone was one of Apple's most popular gadgets because of the multi-touch and the ability for anyone to pick it up, much like a mac. Taking all this into account it makes sense for apple to come out with a new product that has to be innovative and get people excited.


PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER!!!!!
yes of course they are. It is the same with the clothing brands out with the old and in with the new. That is why when people asking if they should buy a mac in November and December the answer should be no and always no. Apple and other companies always update around this time. People it is after the holidays!!! New things come along always not once in a while always apple and other companies release new things ALWAYS!!! (Just had to get it out of my system had a rough case today!)

[vixapphire]

Nor do I. I have never experienced that. :confused:

not a constant thing, but a onceinawhile ghost. all the more annoying that way. be glad you missed out!

[IChing]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=406642

[Blue Velvet]

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=406642

This thread was posted on the 27th, 3 days ago. Thanks for reporting your duplicate. ;)

[jnc]

This thread was posted on the 27th, 3 days ago. Thanks for reporting your duplicate. ;)

pwned :D

[marclapierre13]

this doesnt seem very reliable.

[marclapierre13]

I know that his was a duplicate (lol) but his actually had more details then this one does.

[Kashchei]

I can't believe that Apple (as secretive as they are) would trust rappers (notorious braggarts) with a secret as important as this one. I call BS to this rumor.

I'm finally a 6502--woot!
To date, it must have taken me longer to longer to get here than anyone else (I've been a member since April 2002).

[Catonow]

I can't believe that Apple (as secretive as they are) would trust rappers (notorious braggarts) with a secret as important as this one. I call BS to this rumor.

Mayhap this is Apple's way of gradually rolling out the hype. Wheels within wheels, people....

[CrashMelb]

Mayhap this is Apple's way of gradually rolling out the hype. Wheels within wheels, people....

Agreed. No place better then Hollywood to start..

[Digital Skunk]

I can't believe that Apple (as secretive as they are) would trust rappers (notorious braggarts) with a secret as important as this one. I call BS to this rumor.

I call BS only because Apple gave rappers, who usually want to get paid in cash and not toys, new computers that they could have afforded themselves. I am more than sure the laptops Apple gave them didn't even come close to covering the expenses they racked up getting them there to perform.

Or these new ultraportables are going to be pretty expensive.

[synth3tik]

I heard about this yesterday. They quoted some "rapper" that I have never heard of.

I am fairly sure we will see new notebooks, but I don't quote know about this claims. Mainly seeing about Apples secrecy internally let alone externally.

[MrCrowbar]

Well I can remember a keynote where the aluminum powerbooks with keyboard backlighting were released where they showed a video of some music artist/producer/engineer was saying how he loves it. Then someone switched off the light and he was stunned by the keyboard backlight.

So it's possible that someone in the music business is already test driving one of the new laptops. Maybe he's the one who caused that "Macbook Air" entry in the Adium log.