Originally published December 29 2005
Apple reveals plans for low-cost laptop
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Apple's laptop will be powered by Intel microchips and may be introduced at the MacWorld event in mid-January. The purpose seems to be to take on cheaper brands such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Sony.
Apple is preparing to launch a range of budget laptops next month, according to the website that was sued by the computer company earlier this year for leaking its plans for another line of low-cost machines.
It is thought the laptop, which will be powered by microchips from Intel - a first for Apple - will be designed to take on cheaper rivals such as those produced by Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Sony.
The Think Secret site, which correctly anticipted the release of the Mac Mini in January and was promptly slapped with a writ for revealing trade secrets, said: "Apple is planning to release its first entry-level iBook laptops with Intel processors next January ...
That would suggest the new Apple laptop retailing at around �600 - but Apple has been reluctant to pass on its budget prices to British buyers in the past.
It is thought to be keen to extend its appeal in the consumer market at a time when computers look set to rival stereos and televisions as the centrepiece of home entertainment systems.
For the current quarter, Mr Gardner raised his revenue estimate to $5.5 billion from from $4.8 billion and his earnings-per share forecast to 60 cents from 47 cents.
Shares in Apple rose to an all-time high on Monday on upbeat comments from several Wall Street analysts after a strong start to pre-Christmas sales of iPods.
Mr Munster raised his price target on Apple to $79, and, in a research note, said that "in addition to new and updated iPods, 2006 will be a significant year for the Macline" of personal computers.
He said that based on checks of supply chains and retail outlets, he expects more of a shift in sales toward the more-expensive video iPod.
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