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Apple Files for Mactel Trademark

noel4r said:
Why is there a need for a new name? "Mac" or "Apple" works. They didn't change the name IBMac when they started using IBM chips.
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They didn't change the name, but they added a PowerPC logo to the cases for a long time.
 
lilstewart92 said:
did you not notice that IBM starts with I along with iBook, iMac ... the eMac is for educational purposes and MacMini is obvioiusly a mini - but - think about this: the eMac and Macmini are fairly new to the line... the iMac, iBook have been around a while.......

Maybe they made a contract with IBM where they started the names of the new macs coming out with I of that year or something... because didn't the iBook and iMac come out at the same time?

Just something to think about...

Kind of just an observation...
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Actually, wasnt the iMac originally named so that the "i" stood for "internet"? Such is probably not the case now as the "iMac" name is probably used just because of its name recognition.
 
YoNotYoshi said:
Actually, wasnt the iMac originally named so that the "i" stood for "internet"? Such is probably not the case now as the "iMac" name is probably used just because of its name recognition.
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Yep, I believe you're correct on that one.
 
Google search

I thought it is interesting that in just over a week, Google can already find "about 96,800/121,000" pages for Mactel/Macintel.

And a brief look at the top hits looks like many are about the Mac transition, with Macintel apparently being more specific for the Apple move.
 
springdaddy said:
Would you folks just chill out. They are obviously protecting the name from any use; it will never see the light of day.
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Just like Apple using Intel chips? ;)
 
How bout....

scotty321 said:
I like Macintel better... sounds like Macintosh, but with a little twist of lime at the end.
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...Machiavelli...where the ends always justify the means in any plot?? :p
 
Mactel and MacTel not new

virus1 said:
would be funny if they actually used it. that term was born here right?
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Not really, because there was a Mac clone in the '90s called Mactel (or MacTel). And also there is/was a wireless service called MacTel.
 
God, I hope Apple doesn't use that name for the Intel based Macs... :rolleyes:

But what can they call 'em?

G6? Na, that'll be assuming the next PowerPC.... :(

Maybe easier for tech supprt:
"What kinda Mac do you own? A normal Mac or a MacTel?"

I think Apple will have a tough time naming the future Macs.
 
I agree that they will probably have to rebrand most of their line now, especially those with "Power" in the name, but I'm sure that they can come up with something a lot better than Mactel or even Macintel, they're both pretty awful.

Also, I don’t think that everything will have to change; iMac and iBook for example could stay just as they are, but with a new chip name to replace G4/G5.
 
I have just read the thread and I hope Steve and Phil are reading this....what to trademark next

IBM Intel-Based-Macs and Inpples

mmmm.....Nipples

:D
 
software...

I suppose that they may use some monicers etc to differentiate software for powerpc, intel and universal binaries. If the transition does become complete I suppose you could get Mactel branded software for intel only support (media software only supporting intel chip extensions for acceleration). just a thought
 
iPhone Service?!

Well, maybe they are getting ready to launch an awesome telephone service?
Remember iPhone rumors?! Maybe it's not Mac+Intel... but MacTelephone?

A new interface, program, or device/service?

Just a guess...
 
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