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15.4" MacBook in 2nd Quarter 2007?

I wonder how they would spec it to keep it distinct from the Pro. And how much it would cost?

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They can keep it distinct from the MBP simply by continuing to include Intel integrated graphics and some of the really whizz-bang features like the illuminated keyboard and other masturbate-worthy perks.

Oh, and maybe LED backlights for the LCDs in the MBP, and conventional LCD tech for the MacBook.

By the time that 15" MacBook is out, I think the upcoming, new and improved integrated graphics is coming out. Doesn't sound exciting, but it's not going to be bad at all. I would actually upgrade my current MacBook to a MacBook with that integrated graphics chip when the time comes. :)

(Well, I was considering an upgrade to a MBP, but lets see what happens...)
 
I hope they dont release it at a lower price I just bought a new macbook two days ago :(
 
It says this 15.4" model is to "debut". That suggests to me it's new, rather than an update.
 
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Digitimes claims that Apple will be shipping 15.4" MacBooks in the second quarter of 2007:

Apple is planning to introduce 15.4-inch MacBooks in the second quarter of 2007, according to industry sources in Taiwan. The new model will fill the gap between the company's 13.3-inch MacBooks and the 15.4- and 17-inch MacBook Pros that form its current notebook line up, and is expected to boost shipments of Apple's Intel-powered MacBooks, the sources add.
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Historically, Digitimes has not been very accurate with their predictions, but a number of recent Digitimes rumors have been corroborated, if not confirmed. (LED-backlit Laptops, Apple Notebook with Robson Caching)
 
Interesting. One wonders how this could affect the MBPs. I wonder how the average consumer will react...
 
I say bring it on! As an owner of a Power Book G4 and an owner of a Mac Pro 2.66, I was holding off on buying a new Mac Book Pro as I don't want to dish out over 2 grand for another Mac that would become obsolete in a matter of months, and I don't want a teeny-tiny Mac Book either. If a 15.4" Mac Book becomes available for roughly $1500, I'm on it like white on rice :cool:
 
Mydel said:
I would really prefer to see new MBP instead...:rolleyes:
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blurtigo said:
I'd rather a replacement for the 12" PowerBook filled the gap instead.
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nukiduz said:
is there any market for this? wouldn't it be more logical a small mbp?
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Grimace said:
I think this detracts greatly from the MBP range. An ultraportable 12" MBP would be a smarter move...
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That's the content of over half the posts thus far for good reason. agreed.

-Evan
 
If the next MBP comes out in April with LED backlighting, HDTV-ready resolution (1920x1200 preferably, for extra vertical real-estate) and all the Santa Rosa goodies (draft-N WiFi, Robson flash cache etc), then I'm buying one. I'm not waiting for Perryn or anything, but Santa Rosa is right around the corner.
 
Everyone has a cheap 15 inch laptop....except apple.
My girlfriend bought a 15 inch HP for $500 because the macbook screen was too small for her.
I think apple is missing this market. Not everyone can afford a pro machine for screen size.
 
I really hope they don't do what they did with the 12" and 14" iBooks and have the same resolution for both screen sizes
 
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