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    When is a new MacBook likely

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by fredf, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. fredf

    fredf Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry...know it's been asked before.
    I'd just like to get the LED backlit screen in a MB if possible but don't want to wait forever.

    I know no one really knows, but anyone willing to hazard a guess?
    thanks
     
    fredf, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    April 17th.
     
    Lithus, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    According to the buyers guide average number of days between refreshes, theres 2-3 weeks until the next one for iMac's. I'm holding off until March (grudgingly).
     
    dbam987, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha, I hope that's sarcasm. :rolleyes: I think it's sometime between March till May.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, I don't expect an updated MacBook for at least two-three months, seeing it was last updated in November, so its too early now.

    Apple could just skip the Penryn update and update for the Montevina platform around May-July 2008...but yeah, I don't expect any update soon.
     
    Sam, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. Jokkon

    Jokkon Notebook Evangelist

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    they might bump the cpu speed up in the next 2 or 3 months and update to the next mobile platform in november or something
     
    Jokkon, Jan 23, 2008
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    Considering that the MBP hasn't been updated with Penryn yet, I can't see it happening with the Macbook for at least another 6 months, judging on the time between the MBP and MB Santa Rosa updates. My guess is that it may get a slight redesign (its the only non-aluminium Apple computer now!) and LED-screens etc etc then.
     
    Revolution., Jan 23, 2008
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  8. fredf

    fredf Notebook Consultant

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    so is the consensus that it is likely at least until April before the MB gets an LED screen?
     
    fredf, Jan 23, 2008
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  9. Sam

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    Maybe not April, but I wouldn't expect one this month or next. March is possible.
     
    Sam, Jan 23, 2008
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  10. Ken Wind

    Ken Wind Notebook Deity

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    I agree with Revolution. I don't think the Macbook will get multi-touch, an aluminum case (if this even happens), or LED backlit displays before Fall. It might not even be until next year that we see some of that stuff in the Macbook.
     
    Ken Wind, Jan 23, 2008
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