MacBook Shipments Have Begun?

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/15/macbook-shipments-have-begun/

Barrons reports on an analyst note from Citigroup's Richard Gardner who claims to have received confirmation that new MacBooks are shipping.

The report cites "field checks" as the source of the information and describes the new MacBooks with a "very thin aluminum casing, an LED-backlit display and an aggressive entry-level price point."

This description matches many of the circulating rumors, including photos that claimed to depict the new MacBook. Also, the "aggressive" price point could also represent the lower margins that Apple predicted for future quarters during their Q3 2008 Financial Results. At that time, Apple described a "future product transition" which could impact margins.

The most recent claims have pinpointed October 14th as the possible day for the MacBook release.

http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/09/15/apple-citi-says-sept-qtr-tracking-ahead-of-street-ests-contends-shipments-have-begun-on-new-macbooks/?mod=googlenews_barrons

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/04/leaked-aluminum-macbook-case/

this is great! can't wait to see them

if it's true

well yeah, IF it is true, this would be great b/c right when they announce them, they can start selling them

they could always announce them and ship them later. but i don't think they will do that at this point

maybe tomorrow

they are in stores now

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cool

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