Just got a new iMac, now want a MacBook. Updates?

[mothergoose45]

Just switched from pc to a beautiful 24" Imac and I love it. Now I want an Apple notebook. Macbook would be fine for me but when should I expect a MAJOR update, not the small one like a while back. I want to get it for my wife as a christmas present. Do you think they will come out by then? I think it will be aluminum according to Jobs wanting everything aluminum from now on. Or do you think Mac World 08'?

 

[Dybbuk]

There are rumors of updates in October to coincide with Leopard. However, I wouldn't bet on that. Still, you may as well wait till then so you can get Leopard free.

FYI, I just bought the mid-range MacBook and it is the best purchase I've ever made. Glad to be switched.

 

[The Stig]

Some time in the new year I'd guess. Maybe in January. The MB is in the middle of it's life cycle right now. I doubt you'll see any update this quarter.

The Stig

 

[Unspeaked]

I could see a speed-bump for the holidays...

 

[mothergoose45]

I personally don't think we will see "just another speedbump". I think when they do come out they will be a redesign. I would just like to have it sitting under the tree at Christmas time for my wife instead of waiting until Jan. at MWSF.

 

[bananas]

I would wait till the end of november.
I agree that macbooks are probably going to be aluminium too. I believe they are still going to be black and white, but the material will be aluminium.
I also believe Macbooks will get LED backlit screens and come in slightly thinner casing than current models.

 

[Life is Sweet]

Penryn

Penryn for laptops come out Q1 2008. You'll probably see an update then. I'll buy it at next update (maybe the rumoured redesign)