Asus's 13.3'' Core Duo Laptop

MacRumors · Apr 19, 2006, 11:08 AM

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A couple of reports have claimed that Asustek is the manufacturer for Apple's upcoming 13.3" MacBook.

One reader reports that a search of Asustek's site shows one existing 13.3" Intel laptop model (W6F) that may provide some hints as to what can be expected from Apple's implementation.

The specs for the 13.3" Intel Core Duo laptop from Asus includes:

- Intel Core Duo 1.60GHz-2.16GHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, 667 MHz
- Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
- On board 512MB, 1x SO-DIMM socket up to 1536 MB (512MB+1024MB)
- 13.3 wide active matrix TFT LCD (WXGA)
- Embedded Intel® 945GM (Video)

Obviously, the form factor will be different, but the overall specs could be similar. It has been felt that Apple will tier the processors available to the MacBook to be less powerful than the MacBook Pro, however, if Apple is positioning the MacBook to also replace the 12" PowerBook, such a limitation may not be necessary. This all remains speculative at this time, however.

lvnmacs · Apr 19, 2006, 11:12 AM

C'mon Apple! I want my 13.3 MacBook!

student_trap · Apr 19, 2006, 11:13 AM

not a bad machine...i would really like to see a proper graphics card though!

Lord Blackadder · 11:20 AM

Ugh, embedded graphics again...don't do it Apple, please!

The rest of the specs look good though - didn't expect a 2GHz Core Duo (but it makes sense if there will no longer be a 12" pro laptop).

Dunepilot · Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM

There's no way Apple will let the MacBook look anything like that example on the Asus site, IMO.

Mods - the 2nd poster in this thread has a pretty strange name. Is this appropriate for the board?

peanut48 · Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM

is this available in the market? mite get this one itself....am tired of waiting for apple to release the macbook....

SuperSnake2012 · Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM

I thought I was going to be first but there seems to be many eager MR readers on here

I just hope that Apple's machine does not have this Intel video... ugh. That would be so disappointing.

It wouldn't be very smart for Apple to do that to the Macbook, because they would be cutting their sales right there... if you wanted an actual video card you would have to spend twice as much on a 15" MacBook Pro and I don't think many would be willing to do that.

AidenShaw · Apr 19, 2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by student_trap

not a bad machine...i would really like to see a proper graphics card though!

Apple would remove the ExpressCard slot, the modem, not offer the full range of CPU speeds, ....

Apple doesn't believe in "Choice", since they want to up-sell you to the MBP.

Vinnie_vw · Apr 19, 2006, 11:17 AM

What the hell...? First Intel in Macs, then Windows on Macs, now Asus makes Macs... Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

devilot · Apr 19, 2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dr_lha

Mods - can someone ban this guy, the offensive nickname is one thing, but all he ever does is post the above.

If you ever want to report a post/user for whatever reason... rather than make a public outcry, click on that angry looking red triangle w/ the exclamation point in it.

Here, I'll even show people, graphically, what icon I'm talking about.

dr_lha · Apr 19, 2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by devilot

If you ever want to report a post/user for whatever reason... rather than make a public outcry, click on that angry looking red triangle w/ the exclamation point in it.

Hmm.. I didn't know that. Thanks.

dextertangocci · Apr 19, 2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by student_trap

not a bad machine...i would really like to see a proper graphics card though!

I agree, the 32MB VRAM is WAY to little in the current ibooks.

cubist · Apr 19, 2006, 11:20 AM

Integrated graphics is what you're gonna get, people, get used to it.

That is a very nice laptop, for a PC laptop, where tacky chrome accents, ports on all sides and a generally bumpy look are de rigeur. Apple's version will probably cost a little more, but remember you're the one who has to look at it every day.

~Shard~ · Apr 19, 2006, 11:21 AM

It will be interesting to see if this new MacBook will be a replacement for the 12" PowerBok or not... I wonder how Apple is planing on structuring their portable line-up...

dr_lha · Apr 19, 2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinnie_vw

What the hell...? First Intel in Macs, then Windows on Macs, now Asus makes Macs... Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

This isn't exactly a new thing.

student_trap · Apr 19, 2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidenShaw

Apple would remove the ExpressCard slot, the modem, not offer the full range of CPU speeds, ....

Apple doesn't believe in "Choice", since they want to up-sell you to the MBP.

and it'll work, i only really like smaller laptops, but integrated graphics would definitely bump me up to the MBP

ih8pc · Apr 19, 2006, 11:22 AM

If Apple made that I wonder what they were thinking. It look's like one of those really thin sony notebooks. Not an iBook.

pincho · Apr 19, 2006, 11:24 AM

omg i thought i read 'Apple's 13.3" Core Duo Laptop'

im not sure if these specs would be worth it, maybe OS X and the 13.3" screen will.. come on Apple!!

Dr.Gargoyle · Apr 19, 2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ih8pc

If Apple made that I wonder what they were thinking. It look's like one of those really thin sony notebooks. Not an iBook.

The macbook will not have the same design, just similar hardware...

excalibur313 · Apr 19, 2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinnie_vw

What the hell...? First Intel in Macs, then Windows on Macs, now Asus makes Macs... Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

Asus makes some of the highest quality motherboards one can buy. When I built my computer a while back I used them and I was really impressed with their performance.

ih8pc · Apr 19, 2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Gargoyle

The macbook will not have the same design, just similar hardware...

THANK'S FOR FILLING ME IN

Multimedia · Apr 19, 2006, 11:26 AM

IOW We Still Know Nothing And Continue To Guess.

dextertangocci · Apr 19, 2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinnie_vw

What the hell...? First Intel in Macs, then Windows on Macs, now Asus makes Macs... Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

Who cares who makes the hardware for apple? As long as it is built to Apple's specifications, and the quality is high, there is no need to worry...

AidenShaw · Apr 19, 2006, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinnie_vw

Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

OSX is NextStep glued to a BSD clone - so you're accurate there too.

Thanatoast · Apr 19, 2006, 11:30 AM

So what will this 945GM not be able to do? I mean, I realize there's principle involved, but what games will I not be able to play on it?

Apr 19, 2006, 11:08 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Asus's 13.3'' Core Duo Laptop http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif A couple of reports have claimed that Asustek is the manufacturer for Apple's upcoming 13.3" MacBook. One reader reports that a search of Asustek's site shows one existing 13.3" Intel laptop model (W6F) that may provide some hints as to what can be expected from Apple's implementation. The specs for the 13.3" Intel Core Duo laptop from Asus includes: - Intel Core Duo 1.60GHz-2.16GHz, 2MB On-Die L2 Cache, 667 MHz - Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset - On board 512MB, 1x SO-DIMM socket up to 1536 MB (512MB+1024MB) - 13.3 wide active matrix TFT LCD (WXGA) - Embedded Intel® 945GM (Video) Obviously, the form factor will be different, but the overall specs could be similar. It has been felt that Apple will tier the processors available to the MacBook to be less powerful than the MacBook Pro, however, if Apple is positioning the MacBook to also replace the 12" PowerBook, such a limitation may not be necessary. This all remains speculative at this time, however.

Apr 19, 2006, 11:12 AM	#2
lvnmacs macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2005	C'mon Apple! I want my 13.3 MacBook! __________________ -Mac Mini 1.66 intel Core Duo (Sold ) -15" PowerBook 1.67 Ghz, 1 GB RAM -5G iPodBlack 30GB, 4G iPod Picture 30GB(Wifeys ) -Desktop PC Dell 4200

Apr 19, 2006, 11:13 AM	#3
student_trap macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 'Ol Smokey, UK	not a bad machine...i would really like to see a proper graphics card though! __________________ Mac Pro 2.8 Octo and ibook G3 clamshell Too many iPods Too few ears

Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM	#4
Lord Blackadder macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sod off	Ugh, embedded graphics again...don't do it Apple, please! The rest of the specs look good though - didn't expect a 2GHz Core Duo (but it makes sense if there will no longer be a 12" pro laptop). __________________ Digital Audio G4 w/OWC 1.4GHz/1GB/2x250GB SATA/Pioneer DVR-107D/GeForce6800GT/Panther/2005FPW 20.1" Oh, God, God, God! What on earth was I drinking last night? My head feels like there's a Frenchman living in it. - Edmund Blackadder Last edited by Lord Blackadder : Apr 19, 2006 at 11:20 AM.

Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM	#5
Dunepilot macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: UK	There's no way Apple will let the MacBook look anything like that example on the Asus site, IMO. Mods - the 2nd poster in this thread has a pretty strange name. Is this appropriate for the board? __________________ Wii Code - 0279-2698-2658-0111 - Dunepilot

Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM	#6
peanut48 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006	is this available in the market? mite get this one itself....am tired of waiting for apple to release the macbook....

Apr 19, 2006, 11:14 AM	#7
SuperSnake2012 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York City, NY	I thought I was going to be first but there seems to be many eager MR readers on here I just hope that Apple's machine does not have this Intel video... ugh. That would be so disappointing. It wouldn't be very smart for Apple to do that to the Macbook, because they would be cutting their sales right there... if you wanted an actual video card you would have to spend twice as much on a 15" MacBook Pro and I don't think many would be willing to do that. __________________ 13" Aluminum Macbook, 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD 8GB iPod touch, 80GB iPod video

Apr 19, 2006, 11:17 AM	#9
Vinnie_vw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: the Netherlands	What the hell...? First Intel in Macs, then Windows on Macs, now Asus makes Macs... Is Apple the new Nike, with making nothing of their own, besides branding? (No, I didn't forget about OS X)

Apr 19, 2006, 11:20 AM	#13
cubist macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Muncie, Indiana	Integrated graphics is what you're gonna get, people, get used to it. That is a very nice laptop, for a PC laptop, where tacky chrome accents, ports on all sides and a generally bumpy look are de rigeur. Apple's version will probably cost a little more, but remember you're the one who has to look at it every day.

Apr 19, 2006, 11:21 AM	#14
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	It will be interesting to see if this new MacBook will be a replacement for the 12" PowerBok or not... I wonder how Apple is planing on structuring their portable line-up... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Apr 19, 2006, 11:22 AM	#17
ih8pc macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York, NY	Wow If Apple made that I wonder what they were thinking. It look's like one of those really thin sony notebooks. Not an iBook. __________________ Dell Dimension 2400 2.4ghz 40gb hd, 256mb XP white MacBook 2.0 & white iPod nano coming as I speak from China as we speak

Apr 19, 2006, 11:24 AM	#18
pincho macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia	omg i thought i read 'Apple's 13.3" Core Duo Laptop' im not sure if these specs would be worth it, maybe OS X and the 13.3" screen will.. come on Apple!!

Apr 19, 2006, 11:26 AM	#22
Multimedia Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Santa Cruz CA, Silicon Beach	IOW We Still Know Nothing And Continue To Guess IOW We Still Know Nothing And Continue To Guess.

Apr 19, 2006, 11:30 AM	#25
Thanatoast macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Denver	So what will this 945GM not be able to do? I mean, I realize there's principle involved, but what games will I not be able to play on it?

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