New iBook Seminar?

MacRumors · May 8, 2006, 12:43 PM

One reader points out a seminar at CompUSA to be held on May 10th, 2006 about the "new iBook"

Quote:

- Overview
Hear about the most affordable iBook ever.
- What you will Learn
Specifications and features of the new iBook.
- Featured Solutions
Hear about how the new iBook is your go-anywhere digital solution.

While suggestive, CompUSA and these training sessions typically do not have any inside knowledge of upcoming products, so this is unlikely to represent a true "leak".

nagromme · May 8, 2006, 12:49 PM

I expect someone at CompUSA is guessing, and ironically it's at an event posted at Apple.com

"most affordable iBook ever"

I doubt it. That day will come when Intel Core prices come down. But right now, the new iBook/MacBook will almost certainly cost a little MORE than the last one. Just like the Mini.

And like the Mini, it will be so much improved that it's still a great deal.

(Plus, mention of "iBook" is suspicious. Few believe that name is here to stay.)

avensis087 · May 8, 2006, 12:51 PM

'most affordable iBook ever' probably refers to the iminent price drop of the current iBook once the new MacBook arrives. so the events could be intertwined somehow.

mr

paddy · May 8, 2006, 12:54 PM

I'd love to see a price drop but not at the expense of dedicated graphics. I'm not going to be the one whose complaning of a price increase as long as we keep our graphics cards.

ero87 · May 8, 2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

While suggestive, CompUSA and these training sessions typically do not have any inside knowledge of upcoming products, so this is unlikely to represent a true "leak".

Well, Apple could've provided CompUSA with this "flyer" and this information; CompUSA might have nothing to do with it.

But how could this not be about the new "macbook"?! Is it fair to call the existing ibook "all new"?

crees! · May 8, 2006, 12:56 PM

3PM - 4PM EST. That would make for a 12PM PST launch of the new laptops. We get up the earliest here in the States on the East coast. Why do we have to wait?

jimN · May 8, 2006, 12:57 PM

seems strange for anyone to promote a product that is over half a year old, regardless of how affordable it may be about to become.

crees! · May 8, 2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ero87

Well, Apple could've provided CompUSA with this "flyer" and this information; CompUSA might have nothing to do with it.

But how could this not be about the new "macbook"?! Is it fair to call the existing ibook "all new"?

Exactly, "new" is used in multiple places so obviously this is not refering to the current iBook offering.

nagromme · May 8, 2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crees!

3PM - 4PM EST. That would make for a 12PM PST launch of the new laptops. We get up the earliest here in the States on the East coast. Why do we have to wait?

The 10th is Wed, and MacBooks are more likely Tuesday/tomorrow.

But since I've decided to be difficult and predict that they won't come until later this month, I guess I have to stand by that no matter how much it hurts!

crees! · May 8, 2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagromme

The 10th is Wed, and MacBooks are more likely Tuesday/tomorrow.

But since I've decided to be difficult and predict that they won't come until later this month, I guess I have to stand by that no matter how much it hurts!

Products have been unvieled on Wednesdays as well.

snkTab · May 8, 2006, 01:03 PM

Someone should just call CompUSA and ask about the event. I doubt mr. part time knows what a NDA is, but may have more info.

thejadedmonkey · May 8, 2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peace

Not trying to burst any bubbles but that seminar has been an ongoing one.I receive the Apple lists for seminars and that particular one has been sent to me at least 5 times over the past 7 months.Each time saying "the new iBook".

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...198433&page=36

nagromme · May 8, 2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thejadedmonkey

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...198433&page=36

Good to know. So this is zero evidence either way.

TMA · May 8, 2006, 01:23 PM

Sounds like this is just sales talk. It's an in store event designed to sell iBooks and I don't think this is evidence at all.

If you've ever worked in retail you'll be used to calling everything 'latest' or 'new', even if it's 12 months old.

noneis · May 8, 2006, 01:25 PM

My brother worked for CompUSA for about a year, and the trained portion of their apple staff does usually get early warnings / training about a week prior to major product launches. He was trained on the MacMini about a week before it was released, and when we were all still musing about it's exsistence...

ImAlex · May 8, 2006, 01:27 PM

Might convince you?

http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bi...Id=45540&s=300

truz · May 8, 2006, 01:30 PM

I don't think a new ibook (macbook) will be released tomorrow in an apple store. I think this "DO NO OPEN UNTIL 05/08/06" is the Macbook Pro 17"

Poff · May 8, 2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

Hear about how the new iBook is your go-anywhere digital solution.

Almost sounds like the phrases Microsoft used for their new micro-portable computers..

noneis · May 8, 2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truz

I don't think a new ibook (macbook) will be released tomorrow in an apple store. I think this "DO NO OPEN UNTIL 05/08/06" is the Macbook Pro 17"

Truz, that makes zero sense. There is no point in being secretive about an already announced product, it's not "DONT PUT UP TILL TUESDAY", it's "DON'T OPEN TILL TUESDAY".

cwedl · May 8, 2006, 01:41 PM

I have read this before on this forum about 6 months ago. This Text has just be copy and pasted from apples wesbite.

This isn't news.

macgeek2005 · May 8, 2006, 01:46 PM

Excuse me? That seminar is on May 10, 2006. It is the most affordable ibook ever, meaning they will start at $799. No doubt.

Boggle · May 8, 2006, 01:48 PM

I was just talking with two old friends, Corporal W. S. J. "Nobby" Nobbs & Sargent Fred Colon. They've been working on this case since November of '05 & in their latest report to Commander Vimes (Written in rather indistict crayon) they claim that "done it" Duncan told them that the new, "iBook" will be released tomorrow.

I must point out that they have turned in similar reports every monday for the past 5 months.
But I still believe them, godsdamnit!

My appologies to those who don't know Pratchett & to those who know him better than I.

zimtheinvader · May 8, 2006, 02:12 PM

Mr. Boggle, you, sir, are a genius.

Boggle · May 8, 2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimtheinvader

Mr. Boggle, you, sir, are a genius.

Naw, Terry Pratchett is a genius. I'm a decent thief.

WildCowboy · May 8, 2006, 02:18 PM

Ahem...check out the date on this seminar.

May 8, 2006, 12:49 PM	#2
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	I expect someone at CompUSA is guessing, and ironically it's at an event posted at Apple.com "most affordable iBook ever" I doubt it. That day will come when Intel Core prices come down. But right now, the new iBook/MacBook will almost certainly cost a little MORE than the last one. Just like the Mini. And like the Mini, it will be so much improved that it's still a great deal. (Plus, mention of "iBook" is suspicious. Few believe that name is here to stay.) __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

May 8, 2006, 12:51 PM	#3
avensis087 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX	'most affordable iBook ever' probably refers to the iminent price drop of the current iBook once the new MacBook arrives. so the events could be intertwined somehow. mr __________________ 20" iMac Intel Core Duo 1.5 GB RAM 17" iMac G4 768 MB RAM 20 GB iPod (3rd Generation)...contemplating an upgrade

May 8, 2006, 12:54 PM	#4
paddy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I measc mo dhaoine	I'd love to see a price drop but not at the expense of dedicated graphics. I'm not going to be the one whose complaning of a price increase as long as we keep our graphics cards. __________________ The meek may inherit the earth but they won't keep it for very long.

May 8, 2006, 12:56 PM	#6
crees! macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Springfield, VA	3PM - 4PM EST. That would make for a 12PM PST launch of the new laptops. We get up the earliest here in the States on the East coast. Why do we have to wait? __________________ The only thing that seems to increase over the years is that nonsense multiplies. NOSOCIALISM NOBAMA

May 8, 2006, 12:57 PM	#7
jimN macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London	seems strange for anyone to promote a product that is over half a year old, regardless of how affordable it may be about to become. __________________ Powerbook G4 1ghz 1.25GB (ready for Leopard) 15gb 3G ipod, 4gb 2G nano (with nike+) & iPhone

May 8, 2006, 01:03 PM	#11
snkTab macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Someone should just call CompUSA and ask about the event. I doubt mr. part time knows what a NDA is, but may have more info.

May 8, 2006, 01:23 PM	#14
TMA macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England	Sounds like this is just sales talk. It's an in store event designed to sell iBooks and I don't think this is evidence at all. If you've ever worked in retail you'll be used to calling everything 'latest' or 'new', even if it's 12 months old. __________________ Have you tried turning it off and on again?

May 8, 2006, 01:25 PM	#15
noneis macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2003	Actually... My brother worked for CompUSA for about a year, and the trained portion of their apple staff does usually get early warnings / training about a week prior to major product launches. He was trained on the MacMini about a week before it was released, and when we were all still musing about it's exsistence...

May 8, 2006, 01:27 PM	#16
ImAlex macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2006	Might convince you? http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bi...Id=45540&s=300

May 8, 2006, 01:30 PM	#17
truz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida	I don't think a new ibook (macbook) will be released tomorrow in an apple store. I think this "DO NO OPEN UNTIL 05/08/06" is the Macbook Pro 17" __________________ backwerd.com bluearctic.com

May 8, 2006, 01:41 PM	#20
cwedl macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom	I have read this before on this forum about 6 months ago. This Text has just be copy and pasted from apples wesbite. This isn't news. __________________ iMac 24", TV, iPhone 3G 8Gb, Mobile Me, 120Gb iPod Classic, 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle, Time Capsule, Airport Express (N).

May 8, 2006, 01:46 PM	#21
macgeek2005 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006	Excuse me? That seminar is on May 10, 2006. It is the most affordable ibook ever, meaning they will start at $799. No doubt.

May 8, 2006, 01:48 PM	#22
Boggle macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Krazyglued to an office chair in a perpetual meeting on coffee break abuse.	I was just talking with two old friends, Corporal W. S. J. "Nobby" Nobbs & Sargent Fred Colon. They've been working on this case since November of '05 & in their latest report to Commander Vimes (Written in rather indistict crayon) they claim that "done it" Duncan told them that the new, "iBook" will be released tomorrow. I must point out that they have turned in similar reports every monday for the past 5 months. But I still believe them, godsdamnit! My appologies to those who don't know Pratchett & to those who know him better than I. __________________ When the light turns green you go When the light turns red you stop But what do you do, when the light turns blue With orange and lavender spots?

May 8, 2006, 02:12 PM	#23
zimtheinvader macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the capitol	Mr. Boggle, you, sir, are a genius.

May 8, 2006, 02:18 PM	#25
WildCowboy macrumors god Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nowhere near the infinite loop anymore	Ahem...check out the date on this seminar. __________________ 15" 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro -- 15" 1.67 GHz PowerBook -- 14" 1.2 GHz iBook

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