when will macbook refresh be released? [Released 10.14.08]

wake me up before you gogo…inflight wifi comes to AA

dizzy says...

As I’m sure you know inflight wifi has been a hot topic this year and has been available on one of the largest US airlines, American Airlines, via Gogo for a several months now. It is only available on select flights, but I’m sure in the next 12-24 months this is going to be huge. Miami (MIA) to New York (JFK) is on that short list so it looks like I need to go visits 5th ave apple in the big apple again! Gogo is only available on AA, but will soon be coming to Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin America. (more…)

November 6th, 2008 - Posted in Macbook, iPhone 3g | | 0 Comments

indecision 2008 live special, everyone has a macbook!

dizzy says...

In Comedy Central’s Indecision 2008 live special it seems that everyone has a macbook. Looks like Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert are rocking the Air and the rest of the staff sporting the new macbooks. Wonder how much apple paid for this product placement?

Also, Steven Colbert had his macbook pimped with a giant C around the apple logo.

Here’s a clip

November 4th, 2008 - Posted in Apples & Oranges, Macbook | | 0 Comments

when will macbook refresh poll complete

dizzy says...

Well it’s only been about a month from the last completed poll and now another poll enters the “done deal” bin. The macbooks will be shipping starting today, October 14th, online and in stores within the next couple days.

View the final results for the when will macbook refresh be released? poll.

With this next poll complete we now have our second When Will Apple? poll winner…

(drum roll…)

So pcjr come on down to claim your $50 apple store gift card.

October 14th, 2008 - Posted in Apples & Oranges, Macbook | | 0 Comments

my macbook 2008 refresh predictions

dizzy says...

Well rounding up all the rumors and “news” in my head here is my best guess as to what we will see at Apple’s event tomorrow, October 14th. These are just my gut feelings based on the same rumors that everyone knows, but I have a blog and figured why not let everyone know what I’m thinking…so here it goes.

Also, this is your last chance to vote in the macbook refresh release poll for a chance to win a $50 apple store gift card!

UPDATE @ 11:00PM EST:
There are some last minute rumors [via Macrumors] coming out with a price list from apple. No one knows for sure if it’s true, but the numbers do seem reasonable and in line with earlier speculations.

Macrumors Breakdown of rumors:
- K29, MB382LL/A $899.00 - MacBook?
- M97, MB466LL/A $1,299.00 - MacBook
- M97, MB467LL/A $1,599.00 - MacBook
- M96, MB543LL/A $1,799.00 - MacBook Air
- M96, MB940LL/A $2,499.00 - MacBook Air
- M98, MB470LL/A $1,999.00 - 15″ MacBook Pro
- M98, MB471LL/A $2,499.00 - 15″ MacBook Pro
- M88, MB766LL/A $2,799.00 - 17″ MacBook Pro

So these numbers seem in line with my idea that they would lower the cost on the base unit and let users configure upgrades to give you something similar to the current $1099 model, but filling in that all important sub $1000 model gap.

UPDATE @ 12:30AM EST:
Latest rumors suggest the $899 model is actual a LED display

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October 13th, 2008 - Posted in Macbook | | 3 Comments