iBook Revisions Second Quarter 2006?

MacRumors · Jan 12, 2006, 01:24 PM

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Appleinsider claims that while the MacBook Pro line will expand out further to completely replace the current PowerBook line, they report that the iBook will see the next revisions by second quarter of this calendar year.

Based on comments by Steve Jobs, the rumor site expects that the iBook will likely see a name change in-line with Apple's desire to have 'Mac' as part of its product names.

Speculation, of course, leads many to believe the iBook may simply be renamed to 'MacBook' while 'MacBook Pro' would replace the current PowerBook line.

By itself, this information is not especially revealing, but Appleinsider's November report accurately predicted the introduction of the Intel iMac at MWSF, closely followed in February by the first Intel Powerbook. With the MacBook Pro shipping in February, these predictions were actually quite accurate. In that same report, the rumor site also reported that Intel Mac minis and Intel iBooks were not expected to be released until Spring 2006.

We will post a full post-expo rumor wrapup shortly covering which rumors were right and which were wrong.

stoid · Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM

We all know that Steve likes to say things like "the (insert old and previously hyped technology) is dead, because today...." so the question is, when will he finally get to say that about the G4 chip?

Bubbasteve · Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM

Seems so far away... I thought they would be relatively sooner

Tommyg117 · Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM

Awesome, my girlfriend will be happy. I'm waiting for the first update of the macbook pro!

guerro · Jan 12, 2006, 01:33 PM

Maybe the iBook will become iMacBook ? ?

Pluckie · Jan 12, 2006, 01:33 PM

Um..... for those of us out there dying for a Macbook but unaware of this "quarter business", can someone tell me when the "second quarter 2006" begins. Thanks!

WeBleed4Real · Jan 12, 2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

We will post a full post-expo rumor wrapup shortly covering which rumors were right and which were wrong.

Yeah, I wanna see who dropped the ball by spreading those Mac Mini and iPod Shuffle rumors.

Lacero · Jan 12, 2006, 01:37 PM

Time for a re-design. The white finish has got to go for something cooler looking. Perhaps charcoal gun-metal with gold accents? Bling bling.

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachme...chmentid=35452

Peace · Jan 12, 2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluckie

Um..... for those of us out there dying for a Macbook but unaware of this "quarter business", can someone tell me when the "second quarter 2006" begins. Thanks!

2nd Quarter begins April 1st.

stoid · Jan 12, 2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluckie

Um..... for those of us out there dying for a Macbook but unaware of this "quarter business", can someone tell me when the "second quarter 2006" begins. Thanks!

I think it's just simple math.

12 months/1 year
4 quarters/1 year

3 months/1 quarter

Q1 = January, February, March
Q2 = April, May, June

stoid · Jan 12, 2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

2nd Quarter begins April 1st.

Which coincides nicely with Apple's 30th anniversary yes?

kenaustus · Jan 12, 2006, 01:42 PM

Releasing iBook and Mac mini replacements in the next quarter (April 1st - Apple's 30th Anniversary?) might be an indication that they will be Solo and not Duo - pity. It also might be that Apple just wants some time getting the first two Mactels into smooth production before going after the next two. With the price of the cheapest DUO being about the same as the Solo I would love to see both the iBook & Mac minis Duos. That would make Macs all dual core processor computers - a major selling point.

Does anyone know if the Duo and Solo's are pin compatible?

Pluckie · Jan 12, 2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoid

I think it's just simple math.

Brilliant!

I thought the business quarters were divided differently... probably not, though. Thanks again.

Peace · Jan 12, 2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pluckie

Brilliant!

I thought the business quarters were divided differently... probably not, though. Thanks again.

For some accounting purposes they are.But that concept would only confuse people more

Suffice it to say Quarter 2 begins April 1st.

praetorian909 · Jan 12, 2006, 01:46 PM

I kinda like the name iBook (not too thrilled with MacBook). And anyways, doesn't iBook fit with the iPod/iSight/etc name scheme?

revfife · Jan 12, 2006, 01:46 PM

Guess someone will be starting new macbooks next saturday, April 1? On April Fools Day!

merkhet · Jan 12, 2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoid

I think it's just simple math.

12 months/1 year
4 quarters/1 year

3 months/1 quarter

Q1 = January, February, March
Q2 = April, May, June

Yea, I think they're talking about simple quarters instead of fiscal quarters.

I believe Q1 of the fiscal quarter is October to December and Q2 is January to March -- so it'd make sense that they're using Q1 as the fiscal Q2

p0intblank · Jan 12, 2006, 01:48 PM

I've already quit getting hyped up from rumor sites, but I have to say that AppleInsider did get everything correct, and they were saying all this for a couple months now. If I had to listen to any rumor sites, it'd have to be AI.

As for new Mac minis, I really hope they are dual-core. I don't feel I should wait for them, though, since I am really wanting an iMac right now. I don't expect the Mac mini to be dual-core, being the baseline of the Mac lineup, so why wait? But if I'm wrong, I guess I could get the mini... I'm arguing with myself now.

To get an iMac or not to get an iMac? That IS the question, folks!

Heart Break Kid · Jan 12, 2006, 01:49 PM

w00t First Post!

Ok not really.

I am looking hoping to see the Rev B Macbook Pros out around June. I figure by that time, they'll get the kinks worked out from this run and will probably get a slight speed bump. Dual core 2.0 anyone?

jholzner · Jan 12, 2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

For some accounting purposes they are.But that concept would only confuse people more

Suffice it to say Quarter 2 begins April 1st.

The article stats 2nd quarter 2006. Apple just started it's 2nd financial quarter on January 1st. Calendar quarter vs. financial quarter

merkhet · Jan 12, 2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0intblank

If I had to listen to any rumor sites, it'd have to be AI.

You never did learn to mind your surroundings, Bruce.

Marvy · Jan 12, 2006, 02:01 PM

Woohoo, so the rumors are starting again... they never stopped actually did they? *Bangs head on table* "WHEN WILL THEY STOP!!!"

Aaaaanyway, maybe will see some black iBooks in Q2, that would fit very nicely to the nanos.
I'm also betting on single core yonahs in the iBooks to keep them out of the territory of the Pro-Line. Then again, with the iMac being equipped so nicely, who knows.

Zatko · Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 PM

What I think would be cool is have limited edition MacBooks (hate that name) with the glowing apple on the back of the lcd have the classic multicolor logo. I bet they'd sell out of them in no time.

nuckinfutz · Jan 12, 2006, 02:03 PM

Of course the intel iBooks aren't available.

The Intel Core Solo chips aren't ready for delivery yet.

danielwsmithee · Jan 12, 2006, 02:04 PM

When is Merom suppose to come out?

I would think eventually the MacBook Pro would contain Merom chips. While the MacBooks would have Core Duo (Yonah). With the prices of the Core Duo's I can't see any product recieving the single core chips.

I assume they are going to wait on the 12" PowerBook replacement untill the Low Voltage Chips are available to make a truelly compact sub notebook.

MacBook Pro
12" Replacement 1.66 GHz ULV Core Duo (10" Widscreen)
15" Replacement 1.66 or 1.83 GHz Core Duo
17" Replacement 2 or 2.16 GHz Core Duo

MacBook - one model
13.3" Widescreen 1.66 GHz Core Duo

Jan 12, 2006, 01:24 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iBook Revisions Second Quarter 2006? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Appleinsider claims that while the MacBook Pro line will expand out further to completely replace the current PowerBook line, they report that the iBook will see the next revisions by second quarter of this calendar year. Based on comments by Steve Jobs, the rumor site expects that the iBook will likely see a name change in-line with Apple's desire to have 'Mac' as part of its product names. Speculation, of course, leads many to believe the iBook may simply be renamed to 'MacBook' while 'MacBook Pro' would replace the current PowerBook line. By itself, this information is not especially revealing, but Appleinsider's November report accurately predicted the introduction of the Intel iMac at MWSF, closely followed in February by the first Intel Powerbook. With the MacBook Pro shipping in February, these predictions were actually quite accurate. In that same report, the rumor site also reported that Intel Mac minis and Intel iBooks were not expected to be released until Spring 2006. We will post a full post-expo rumor wrapup shortly covering which rumors were right and which were wrong.

Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM	#2
stoid macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So long, and thanks for all the fish!	We all know that Steve likes to say things like "the (insert old and previously hyped technology) is dead, because today...." so the question is, when will he finally get to say that about the G4 chip? __________________ Get Salted!

Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM	#3
Bubbasteve macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, IL	Seems so far away... I thought they would be relatively sooner __________________ Happy Owner of: 24-inch 2.4 ghz iMac (Alum) \| White Penryn Macbook 4 GB Silver iPod Nano \| 80GB iPod Classic \| 8GB iPhone Asa Lama Lakum

Jan 12, 2006, 01:27 PM	#4
Tommyg117 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Awesome, my girlfriend will be happy. I'm waiting for the first update of the macbook pro! __________________ -15" Powerbook G4, 1.5ghz, 1.25 GB Ram, 80 gb HD, Superdrive, Airport Extreme. -60 gig 5G iPod (black!) -Airport Basestation

Jan 12, 2006, 01:37 PM	#8
Lacero macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2005	Time for a re-design. The white finish has got to go for something cooler looking. Perhaps charcoal gun-metal with gold accents? Bling bling. Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachme...chmentid=35452

Jan 12, 2006, 01:33 PM	#5
guerro macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chandler, Az	Maybe the iBook will become iMacBook ? ?

Jan 12, 2006, 01:33 PM	#6
Pluckie macrumors member Join Date: May 2005	Um..... for those of us out there dying for a Macbook but unaware of this "quarter business", can someone tell me when the "second quarter 2006" begins. Thanks!

Jan 12, 2006, 01:42 PM	#12
kenaustus macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003	Releasing iBook and Mac mini replacements in the next quarter (April 1st - Apple's 30th Anniversary?) might be an indication that they will be Solo and not Duo - pity. It also might be that Apple just wants some time getting the first two Mactels into smooth production before going after the next two. With the price of the cheapest DUO being about the same as the Solo I would love to see both the iBook & Mac minis Duos. That would make Macs all dual core processor computers - a major selling point. Does anyone know if the Duo and Solo's are pin compatible?

Jan 12, 2006, 01:46 PM	#15
praetorian909 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2004	I kinda like the name iBook (not too thrilled with MacBook). And anyways, doesn't iBook fit with the iPod/iSight/etc name scheme?

Jan 12, 2006, 01:46 PM	#16
revfife macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In a far country	Guess someone will be starting new macbooks next saturday, April 1? On April Fools Day!

Jan 12, 2006, 01:48 PM	#18
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	I've already quit getting hyped up from rumor sites, but I have to say that AppleInsider did get everything correct, and they were saying all this for a couple months now. If I had to listen to any rumor sites, it'd have to be AI. As for new Mac minis, I really hope they are dual-core. I don't feel I should wait for them, though, since I am really wanting an iMac right now. I don't expect the Mac mini to be dual-core, being the baseline of the Mac lineup, so why wait? But if I'm wrong, I guess I could get the mini... I'm arguing with myself now. To get an iMac or not to get an iMac? That IS the question, folks!

Jan 12, 2006, 01:49 PM	#19
Heart Break Kid macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto	w00t First Post! Ok not really. I am looking hoping to see the Rev B Macbook Pros out around June. I figure by that time, they'll get the kinks worked out from this run and will probably get a slight speed bump. Dual core 2.0 anyone? __________________ 2.0 Ghz MacBook / 2 GB RAM / 500 GB HD

Jan 12, 2006, 02:01 PM	#22
Marvy macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Germany	The rumor mill... Woohoo, so the rumors are starting again... they never stopped actually did they? Bangs head on table "WHEN WILL THEY STOP!!!" Aaaaanyway, maybe will see some black iBooks in Q2, that would fit very nicely to the nanos. I'm also betting on single core yonahs in the iBooks to keep them out of the territory of the Pro-Line. Then again, with the iMac being equipped so nicely, who knows.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 PM	#23
Zatko macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	30th anniversary What I think would be cool is have limited edition MacBooks (hate that name) with the glowing apple on the back of the lcd have the classic multicolor logo. I bet they'd sell out of them in no time.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:03 PM	#24
nuckinfutz macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Middle Earth	Of course the intel iBooks aren't available. The Intel Core Solo chips aren't ready for delivery yet.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:04 PM	#25
danielwsmithee macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005	Merom? When is Merom suppose to come out? I would think eventually the MacBook Pro would contain Merom chips. While the MacBooks would have Core Duo (Yonah). With the prices of the Core Duo's I can't see any product recieving the single core chips. I assume they are going to wait on the 12" PowerBook replacement untill the Low Voltage Chips are available to make a truelly compact sub notebook. MacBook Pro 12" Replacement 1.66 GHz ULV Core Duo (10" Widscreen) 15" Replacement 1.66 or 1.83 GHz Core Duo 17" Replacement 2 or 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook - one model 13.3" Widescreen 1.66 GHz Core Duo

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