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MacBook Shipments Have Begun?

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Barrons reports on an analyst note from Citigroup's Richard Gardner who claims to have received confirmation that new MacBooks are shipping.

The report cites "field checks" as the source of the information and describes the new MacBooks with a "very thin aluminum casing, an LED-backlit display and an aggressive entry-level price point."

This description matches many of the circulating rumors, including photos that claimed to depict the new MacBook. Also, the "aggressive" price point could also represent the lower margins that Apple predicted for future quarters during their Q3 2008 Financial Results. At that time, Apple described a "future product transition" which could impact margins.

The most recent claims have pinpointed October 14th as the possible day for the MacBook release.

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WOW. MacBooks coming soon! Can't wait, come on Apple! :apple:
+1 Aluminum
+1 LED backlit display
+1 Agressive Price Point

October 14th here we come, or perhaps even earlier?
 
If price is really that aggressive I might consider one for my self, will be good birthday gift
 
I've been so skeptical these days about all things Apple, I guess it's the lack of Steve's distortion field in the last few events... Anyway, I digress:

1) But still lame drives that won't burn DVDs on the entry level machine

2) Crappy onboard graphics card


So I might just wait until January to get the new MBPs...

Btw, by "agressive pricing" I think they mean they'll cut like US$100 from the price, and will get all fanboys shouting how good Steve is to the poor mortals.
 
October 14th?!

YAY new MacBooks!!

But I'm curious: Do things usually ship a whole month before their release?! That seems so early... Maybe some MacBooks before October 14th!? :)
 
Akzel said:
...Btw, by "agressive pricing" I think they mean they'll cut like US$100 from the price, and will get all fanboys shouting how good Steve is to the poor mortals.
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I hope not... I wouldn't consider a $100 price cut to qualify as "aggressive pricing"... Anyway, less is good.
 
It seems odd that they would be shipping a month before release. How much can we rely on the source?
 
Akzel said:
by "agressive pricing" I think they mean they'll cut like US$100 from the price, and will get all fanboys shouting how good Steve is to the poor mortals.
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Well, considering the fact that the new iPod Touch went down $100 for a $400 device--I think that was pretty aggressive for a new model.
 
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I'm surprised about the agreesive price point. That is awesome if true.
 
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