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Gadget Rumor: 15-inch Macbook Air
GadgetReview —
The Macbook Air turned out to be one of Apple’s most underwhelming laptops, so it’s not like this rumor is all that exciting to begin with. Regardless, though, according to Apple.pro, Apple will launch a 15-inch Macbook Air sometime later this year. Ahhh, sweet, I guess.
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Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air?
Engadget —
... would certainly be an interesting compromise between portability and screen real estate, especially since the Air's new NVIDIA-based internals are actually somewhat capable, but we wouldn't bank on big brother making an appearance just yet -- although Apple.pro was right on the money with leaked unibody MacBook pictures, it's also been way off in the past. Anyone else mildly intrigued by the idea of a thin'n'light with big screen? Comments await. [Via AppleInsider] Filed under: Laptops Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air? ...
Rumorología: ¿MacBook Air de 15 pulgadas?
Gizmología —
... ¿Un MacBook Air más grande? ¿Es de verdad una buena idea? Se comenta desde AppleInsider que será de 15 pulgadas, algo así como el MacBook Pro Air ¿no? ...
15-inch Apple MacBook Air tipped for late 2009
SlashGear —
... in return for minimal ports. The site does not suggest the origins of its story, though it predicts that more information will follow in the second half of 2009.
It’s tricky to imagine the pay-off for Apple in developing a second, larger Air. Despite recent updates, the current model has already been compared to the company’s own unibody MacBook, which offers significantly greater performance for less money and with only a slightly larger chassis.
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15-inch MacBook Air rumored
Gizmo Watch —
... Air, things just get better. According to a Chinese blog, the company is preparing a 15-inch display for the MacBook Air, in place of the current 13.3-inch display. Processing will supposedly be handled by Intel’s ULV Core 2 processor, to efficiently take care of the slim form of the MacBook.
The blog claims more information about the 15-inch MacBook will come forth this summer. Implausible as the idea may sound, it cannot be written off altogether.
Via: AppleInsider
Is a 15-inch MacBook Air In the Works? [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... interesting to consider. While the system would lose some of its trademark portability, there would be much more room to work with for components—be they for video processing, battery life, 3G connectivity or just an optical media drive. Then again, in a scenario without any extra performance, it's hard to tell exactly who would be interested in such a machine (that, in accordance to Apple pricing, would crush $2,000 with base options). Would you? [Apple.pro via AppleInsider]
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Rumor: Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air
Obsessable News Feed —
... [Mobilewhack.com] Apple working on 15-inch MacBook Air, says blog [AppleInsider] ...
RUMOR: Apple prepping 15-inch MacBook Air
MacDailyNews —
... MacBook Pro turned out to be quite revealing of the actual product." "While there is a subset of Apple's customer base that would welcome a larger-screened MacBook Air, it is unclear if there would be enough overall demand to sustain such a product," Spear reports. "Apple does not provide breakdowns of notebook sales by model, but a quick glance at the Apple Store's Mac Top Sellers column lists the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac ahead of the fourth-place MacBook Air." Full article here .
Apple to Produce 15″ MacBook Air, Continue Missing the Point? [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network —
... The news is based on reports from the hit-and-miss Chinese blog Apple.pro. Apple.pro’s track record, as described by AppleInsider, puts their accuracy in predicting new products at around 50 percent, which is actually fairly high when you look at it in the context of the wider Apple news and rumor community. Leading up to the October Apple notebook event, they produced both real, and fake photos and videos of the aluminum unibody MacBooks, indicating that at least some of their sources are dependable. ...
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GeekSugar —
... Could it be true? Is Apple really working on a 15-inch MacBook Air that is rumored to be coming out in the second part of this year? - The Apple Inside ...
Rumor of a 15-inch MacBook Air: Take it lightly
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
Filed under: Rumors, MacBook Air On Friday, AppleInsider noted that Apple.pro, a hit-and-miss Chinese rumor blog, claims a 15-inch MacBook Air is on the way. The post in Chinese (and a copy run through Google Translate) is available.
The site claims the new Air will use low-voltage Intel Core 2 processors, and will be geared for "the older [with] poor eyesight."
AppleInsider includes a history of Apple.pro's predictions, and so far, they're batting .500. I'm not saying I'm any better (fact is, I haven't been to the batting ...
Why The 15-Inch MacBook Air Rumor Makes Sense
Fast Company - Technology —
... take the non-removable battery idea from the Air and use it in a bigger machine. It's perfectly possible that Apple's further developed this battery design, and has one ready for a 15-inch machine. And a bigger Air would allow for a significantly bigger battery, removing the original 13-inch machine's biggest flaw: poor battery life. Assuming it didn't cost a whack load more than the already-expensive 13-incher, I, for one, would buy one like a shot. [ Apple.pro via AppleInsider , Gizmodo ]
15-Inch MacBook Air Soon To Come
High Tech Lounge —
... version of the Core 2 Duo processor to keep things pumping along. The Chinese blog, Apple Pro, has been hit and miss with its predictions and forecasts in the past, so we can’t say for sure how accurate this current report will be. Personally, I think a 13.3-inch version of the MacBook Pro would be a better idea. I know more than a couple of people who would be interested in the increased power and decreased size offered by such a proposition. 15-Inch MacBook Air Soon To Come Source: appleinsider.com
