MacBook Shipments Have Begun?

MacRumors · Sep 15, 2008, 01:55 PM

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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nidserz · Sep 15, 2008, 01:56 PM

WOW. MacBooks coming soon! Can't wait, come on Apple!

+1 Aluminum
+1 LED backlit display
+1 Agressive Price Point

October 14th here we come, or perhaps even earlier?

MojoWill · Sep 15, 2008, 01:57 PM

HOOAH

been waiting for these to replace my girlfiriends G3 iBook!

born4sky · Sep 15, 2008, 01:57 PM

If price is really that aggressive I might consider one for my self, will be good birthday gift

theheadguy · Sep 15, 2008, 01:58 PM

More importantly, if that is true than iMac can't be far behind... Mobile chipsets...

robotica · Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM

please be true

blurredline · Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM

I just pee'd a little. That's awesome!...If true...

brn2ski00 · Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM

cant wait to see them! may sell my iMac to get one.... love the newest stuff.

happydude · Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM

i just think the aluminum is a bad idea because it will cut down on wifi reception. that's all

brn2ski00 · Sep 15, 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happydude

i just think the aluminum is a bad idea because it will cut down on wifi reception. that's all

good point.

my wife's iBook G4 gets far better wireless reception then my iMac or iPhone.

mattwolfmatt · Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MojoWill

HOOAH

been waiting for these to replace my girlfiriends G3 iBook!

I misread...I thought you wrote "been waiting for these to replace my girlfriend." Nice. Inappropriate, but nice.

Akzel · Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM

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.

morespce54 · Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM

I want 1 too...

reusman · Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM

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!?

happydude · Sep 15, 2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn2ski00

good point.

my wife's iBook G4 gets far better wireless reception then my iMac or iPhone.

same with 1st gen iphone and 2nd gen iphone. i just don't like when function sacrifices for aesthetics.

Bonte · Sep 15, 2008, 02:03 PM

I hope the basic price is below $999, the current average for a laptop is $700.

morespce54 · Sep 15, 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akzel

...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.

I hope not... I wouldn't consider a $100 price cut to qualify as "aggressive pricing"... Anyway, less is good.

Darkroom · Sep 15, 2008, 02:05 PM

no doubt apple's aggressive pricing = $50 cheaper... woop

patmort02 · Sep 15, 2008, 02:06 PM

It seems odd that they would be shipping a month before release. How much can we rely on the source?

Achiever · Sep 15, 2008, 02:06 PM

Wait...Apple makes computers? Really? Since when?

thespyglass · Sep 15, 2008, 02:07 PM

Pleeease let the MBPs be updated at the same time!

mogzieee · Sep 15, 2008, 02:08 PM

I pinpoint tomorrow!

lol jokes.

schneb · Sep 15, 2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akzel

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.

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.

kornyboy · Sep 15, 2008, 02:11 PM

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I'm surprised about the agreesive price point. That is awesome if true.

BRussell · Sep 15, 2008, 02:12 PM

The idea that they're shipping now makes no sense unless they're announced tomorrow.

Sep 15, 2008, 01:55 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacBook Shipments Have Begun? 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. Article Link

Sep 15, 2008, 01:56 PM	#2
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Sep 15, 2008, 01:57 PM	#4
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theheadguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	More importantly, if that is true than iMac can't be far behind... Mobile chipsets...

Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM	#6
robotica macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edinburgh	please be true

Sep 15, 2008, 01:59 PM	#8
brn2ski00 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007	cant wait to see them! may sell my iMac to get one.... love the newest stuff.

Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM	#12
Akzel macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2008	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.

Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM	#13
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Sep 15, 2008, 02:01 PM	#14
reusman macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	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!?

Sep 15, 2008, 02:03 PM	#16
Bonte macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bruges, Belgium	I hope the basic price is below $999, the current average for a laptop is $700.

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patmort02 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2006	It seems odd that they would be shipping a month before release. How much can we rely on the source? __________________ MBP - 2.4ghz C2D 200GB 4GB iPod Touch 16GB iPod Shuffle 1GB Silver ATV - 40 GB

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Achiever macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Wait...Apple makes computers? Really? Since when?

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Sep 15, 2008, 02:12 PM	#25
BRussell macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2002	The idea that they're shipping now makes no sense unless they're announced tomorrow.

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