http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/ Engadget Comments for MacBook Air with Penryn launch imminent? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 4:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.123macmini.com is plagued with people who regularly ask if anyone knows when the next Mini is coming out. "Gimme a couple of minutes, I've got Steve Jobs' number around here somewhere...."]]>Aug 14th 2008 5:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
I think that Engadget is portraying Mac owners unfairly as superficial posers. That is quite unkind.

Shame on you Engadget.]]>Aug 14th 2008 11:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
Give me a break Apple, invest in developing something everyone can enjoy.

And the iphone isn't something everyone can enjoy.]]>Aug 19th 2008 9:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
I believe at one point Steve jobs said that they were going to turn away from the mini and focus more of the AppleTV. Which is a mini in itself. So your hunch about a media PC may not be so far fetch.

But to be honest, Apple seriously needs to make an upgradeable affordable consumer box. Mini or something else. But something the majority can afford and upgrade at they leisure.

]]>Aug 19th 2008 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
No, that honor goes to Engadget, seeing as they seem to never be lacking in that department. Engadget dispenses Apple rumors like a pie machine churns out the apple pie. Except pie machines are usually more accurate. (???)]]>Aug 14th 2008 4:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/25/the-second-gen-iphone-3g-gps-only-slightly-thicker/

Thomas Ricker]]>Aug 14th 2008 4:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 4:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 4:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 4:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 5:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
Touché, sir, touché.]]>Aug 14th 2008 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/

(Plus, since Snow Leopard supports and endorses OpenCL, now would be a good time to switch back to Radeons to take advantage of completely commited support.)]]>Aug 14th 2008 4:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
That would be really sweet for the MacBook Air. If they did that, would make room for some kind of netbook?]]>Aug 14th 2008 4:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
Thomas]]>Aug 14th 2008 4:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 5:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/
1) Apple is using the current chipset because of it's small 22mm^2 die size that Apple needed for the MBA. Luckily, Intel had it sitting on a shelf collecting dust. The new Montivena (Centrino2) use the 22mm^2 die size for their LV chips.


2) The processor speeds that Engadget lists are incorrect. The max speed as listed by Intel for the chip-over-chip comparison at that die size is 2.40GHz, not 3.06GHz.

Also, the wattage of the MBA's current processor is 20W so unless Apple introduces a new battery tech or find other ways to limit the power usage on the MBA they will *not* be using the 2.26 or 2.40GHz chips in those machines are they use 25% more wattage than the current chips.

What they will most likely do is use these newer chipsets that don't increase the CPU speed but offer more power by being more modern and efficient.

Montevina/Penryn LV chips with 6MB L2 and 1066MHz FSB
— SP9400 - 2.4GHz, 25W, $316
— SP9300 - 2.26GHz, 25W, $284
— SL9400 - 1.86GHz, 17W, $316
— SL9300 - 1.6GHz, 17W, $284
(note the prices)


3) Besides that, Penryn is obviously 'imminent' as Nehelam, the replacement for Penryn, is slated to be released for mobile processors until about this time next year, and it would be unfathomable to think that Apple won't update the MBA within an 20 month period (or 18 months if Apple consider this lower produced machine might help Apple and Intel with free marketing by offering the chips sooner).
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I hope that's not your real name. ]]>Aug 14th 2008 5:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 7:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 6:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 15th 2008 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 8:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 10:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 15th 2008 8:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Because, besides the extreme thinness, the MacBook Air *is* a run-of-the-mill MacBook sans optical drive and a few other odd tools that I can't think of right now.
Actually, if there was a significant price drop with a relaunch for the Air in September, everyone with anything less than a MacBook Pro will be mad!]]>Aug 14th 2008 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/Aug 14th 2008 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/macbook-air-with-penryn-launch-imminent/]]>Aug 14th 2008 11:50AM