Apple to channel partners - stock up now | TUAW

AppleInsider reported today that Apple is advising resellers to stock up on the better-selling iPods and MacBooks, as factory supplies are expected to slow to a trickle in August. There's speculation that this could be due to a release of new models.

For 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros and the standard MacBooks, Apple was recommending that channel partners place orders that would give them a 3-week supply. For iPods, a 4-week supply was advised.

Apple usually notifies resellers via bulletins like this when they're getting ready to refresh a product line. This points to a product introduction for the new laptops and iPods (most likely the iPod touch and nano) in late August or September. While this is late for the school buying season, it could mark an early entry into the holiday buying season with an agressive launch of new products.

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Source: http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/30/apple_warns_re…

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Stephen.4

Alright, it's been 3 weeks and 3 days. Apple I want my MacBook NOW! Please? :(

August 23 2008 at 11:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ssnickerer

There are two Gs in aggressive. =)

August 01 2008 at 2:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

pureadrenalin2005

Geez, the macbook pro's aren't even a year old yet (from last update) so I hope they don't change them too much :) If they do, well then I guess I might have to sell my 10 month old macbook pro :)

July 31 2008 at 3:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Rob

But the MacBook Pro's design is much older than a year...WAY overdue for a complete refresh.

August 03 2008 at 1:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jeff M

I actually think this is due to the closings of many Chinese manufacturing plants for the Olympics.

July 30 2008 at 6:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Bitter much?

Good call ! They are regularly closing factories, businesses, etc on certain days to try and improve air quality. As their first attend didn't work, I read that they are just shutting down factories leading up to the Olympics.

New products would be nice though ...

July 30 2008 at 8:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

d3bruts1d

I was in the process of saving for a Macbook Pro. Guess I'll just save a bit longer now and see what Apple releases in a few months. :)

July 30 2008 at 6:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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ballistik

dude, you might be waiting forever if you keep waiting... i say, just go ahead and buy what you want now. there's always something better coming out all the time, it seems. i just got a macbook air and i'm deliriously happy with it. if they came out with a new one in a month or two, i wouldn't freak.

July 31 2008 at 4:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

d3bruts1d

True, but seeing as it'll be a couple of months until I can afford the pro, waiting another few weeks won't really matter.

July 31 2008 at 5:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ian

I've been waiting for so long to get a new Mac Mini. When will you update it, Apple?

July 30 2008 at 6:34 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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IanF

They're probably going to refresh them this time, as I just bought one ;)

July 31 2008 at 2:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chuck