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Analyst: iMac and MacBook Updates Coming Within Weeks?

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Tech Trader Daily reports on a note to clients from research firm Wedge Partners predicting the release of updated iMac and MacBook models within the next several weeks. The refresh is expected to bring a significant redesign to the iMac, while the MacBook is likely to see only limited enhancements on the design front.
Wedge sees a redesigned iMac witjh a "thinner, organic design, likely with smoothed or rounded edges. The MacBook redesign "is likely to be limited," Wedge asserts.
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The note also suggests that the updates will bring lower price tags in order to aggressively compete against Windows 7-based PCs and the low-cost netbook segment.

Wedge Partners' report echoes previous claims suggesting that Apple is working on refreshed iMac and MacBook designs to be accompanied by lower price points later this year, but is the first to point to a release window for the new models in the very near future.

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At $999, the Macbook is a bit overpriced for its market segment. Although i would still pay a premium for an Apple product, a price drop is very welcome.
 
I can see a small price drop, but I would doubt that Apple lowers the price much more. They have repeatedly said that they are not in the business of low-end computing and don't want to be.

And given the recent sales numbers, that approach seems to be working quite well.
 
So nothing affecting the design of the MacBook Pro then?

Just the White MacBook?
 
The last thing we need is a thinner iMac.

IMac needs to be able to employ desktop chipsets to help lower the price and incease performance. A thinner machine really isn't desirable.


Dave
 
A new body on the Macbook would be nice to see. Besides Core 2 Quad what can Apple do for the iMac? Arrandale is just starting to be produced. Is Apple really that special to get Arrandale within the first few days of production?
 
sounds good so im guessing the Minis wont be updated till after or around macworld? i keep forgeting apples not there any more but i wont fell bad on just buying a mac mini 3 weeks agao.
 
wizard said:
IMac needs to be able to employ desktop chipsets to help lower the price and incease performance. A thinner machine really isn't desirable.


Dave
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I honestly believe that using notebook parts allows the imac to be manufactured cheaper than if they used desktop parts. Apple's best selling line of computers are notebooks.... if they use similar or even exact parts on the iMacs they should get a better price for the incredible bulk they buy. Thus making the cost to build cheaper... Now weather they past that cost savings on to us... thats another story!

in my opinion of course.. :D
Chris
 
no new mac laptop for me until BLU-RAY!!!

sorry, time passes and Apple continues to just stonewall this new technology
 
i must admit, for a person who loves watching HD movies on blu ray id love a blu ray drive in my imac.

also, id be interested to see what they do with the redesign, cant really picture anything replacing my 24"
 
Oh no!

The iMac is getting thinner again? Will it be moving to the Atom processor to reduce energy consumption and cooling requirements?

At a time when the Windows/Linux crowd is celebrating the new Lynnfield Core i5 and Core i7 this rumor is beyond disappointing.
 
I don't really understand why they feel the need to thin the iMac any more. I really don't see any major changes in the design just because it already matches where they are taking the rest of their line up. No real internal changes either. Maybe an OLED panel to match the ACD and Blu-Ray support. That'd be nice.

MacBook updates? Meaning only the white one? I'm not sure, but I doubt we'll see anything other than bumps in speeds/memory for any of the devices just because they've been adding more options since the original release last year.

Macbook Air. Maybe a change up here. It'd be great to see a 15" version. Probably new options for processor, SSD, and graphic chips. For design, maybe they'll go black around the screen to match the rest of the portables. Also a glass trackpad with multi-touch.

Mac Mini. I feel like this should be the focus of the next computer update. It needs a true overhall and redesign. It could be a great device, but it's been neglected for too long. Even though it was "updated" recently, I think it really needs to be recreated to fit into current consumer needs and wants for a machine of its size and computing power. Basically do or die time coming up. I personally would want to have it be the base for the whole "Home Network" idea that was talked about before. Like to have it replace the Apple TV and serve as a home server. (no pun intended :p)

Just my thoughts/predictions.
 
Whether or not this claim is true, I'll be glad to see Apple release new models before the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, rather than releasing products after the ship has sailed, the fat lady has sung, and Elvis has left the building. Anybody remember when Apple used to attend a conference named Macworld and release products in January?
 
Apple should make imacs more customizable say besides the ram, make the cpu and gpu upgradeable if possible in a all in one pc.
 
Do quad core notebook chips exist yet? That would be a nice upgrade for the iMac. If not, what's the latest chip out and what are the benefits to the current iMac chipset?
 
i hope we see a macbook pro update before the holidays, cause i wont get a macbook pro before the next update
 
Redesigns for imacs are only announced in Januarys and Augusts (so far). It's due for one in 2010-11. Moving the 'chin' to the top or removing it would be nice, cuz the screen is too high for people in dire need of bifocals. Making the screen height adjustable would work, too.
 
I can see the iMac getting more of a curved back body, kind of like how the iPhone did, but being slightly thicker in the back then it is even now. For the MacBook...I don't really see what they can redesign and still keep plastic. Maybe just thinner and more powerful, and the reintroduction of multiple models and configurations, at a possible entry price of $699, or is that way too low to consider?
 
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