Comments on: Dear Analysts: The White MacBook is NOT Apple’s First Sub-$1K Laptop

By: Jeff Popko

Jeff Popko — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:36:10 +0000

Am I missing something? Didn’t they lower the RAM, lower the size of the hard drive, and decrease the speed from last year’s white macbook?
What’s “better” about that?

By: cmfnyc

cmfnyc — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:18:51 +0000

I was surprised by how much they packed into the new MacBooks. It will be interesting to see their strategy play out in the marketplace. Frankly, I think it’s a good bet, even in times of economic uncertainty, as computers are necessity purchases today. They have made the MacBooks a good value, which I think would encourage buyers to pay a little more. At the same time, the ProLite features ensure that switchers, in particular, have the best possible experience. Lastly, I think something that I think is a factor is going to scale. Introducing an $800 netbook may give Apple a big boost, but I think it adds a lot of strain to support and manufacturing. They seem to be doing just enough to stoke growth without trying to gorge themselves (and choke) on growth.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:55:15 +0000

It’s all about the snazzy headlines my friend. As Nick said, it just sounds better.

We’re talking about $200 though, so I’m wondering who is so strapped that they can afford $800, but not $999. I realize that $200 is a lot of money, but when you’re spending nearly a thousand to begin with…

I’m more ticked-off about the lack of Cinema Display updates. ONE stinking display size update, and you can only use it with the new laptops? WHAT????

By: DTNick

DTNick — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:48:32 +0000

Yeah, a lot of analysts forgot about everything before the Intel switch, it would seem

By: deenster

deenster — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:44:34 +0000

I completely agree with you. I think the analysts are looking for headline grabbing one liners that will appeal to the masses. It might be hard to capture the essence of what you said in a single line and have it be easily digestible, so they go for the easy and obvious target. “Apple introduces sub $1000 notebook amid economic downturn” just might capture a lot of attention than say, “Apple adds a lot of value to Macbook, but leaves price unchanged.”
Just my 2 cents.