Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. HOMEPAGE

What Recession? Apple Announces New, Pricier Laptops (AAPL)

stevejobsbloodpressure.jpg

Update: Jon Gruber had it right -- if you're looking for innovations in Apple's refreshed laptop line, you're going to have look under the hood, where there are new chipsets, etc. And if you're looking for a new, cheap machine, it doesn't matter where you look -- it's not happening.

Advertisement

Jobs cut the price for the lowest-end MacBook laptop a whopping $99, to $999. Many of the other machines are getting price *increases*. Pricing details available here. And a transcript of our live coverage, along with commentary from our readers (thanks!) below.

'Steve Jobs will take the stage in Cupertino at about 1PM ET, 10AM PT.  We'll be covering the event live.  Please join the conversation by clicking below.  (We'll post the transcript after the event, so no worries if you don't have time to follow along).

Participation Rules: If we're not approving your posts, it's not because we hate you. It's probably because you've violated one or more of the following:

  • Don't impersonate other people
  • Don't swear gratuitously (if really called for, okay)
  • Write in something resembling English
  • Don't slander, gratuitously insult, etc.
  • Be intelligent
Advertisement

See Also: 
Preview Of Expected Announcements
John Gruber Ridicules Prediction of $800 Laptop

 

Apple
Advertisement
Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.

Jump to

  1. Main content
  2. Search
  3. Account