First Intel Mac to be the iBook, in January?

✎ Published: 2005-11-17 10:30:30

Rumors suggest that Intel-based Apple products may launch earlier than the anticipated July date, possibly in January at MacWorld. Initially thought to be the Mac Mini, reports now indicate the first Intel Mac could be the iBook, with expected new models and price drops. Additionally, Apple has begun rolling out Universal Binaries, hinting at imminent releases.

First Intel Mac to be the iBook, in January?

The rumour sites are currently on a great spin as more and more details regarding the seemingly soon-to-be-expected launch of an Intel-Based Apple product emerge.
While officially slated for release in July, more and more details appear which draw a release-date in January as possible - right in time for MacWorld.
Previously it has been speculated that the first Intel Mac would be the Mac Mini, but now Think Secret reports that they learned that the first Intel Mac is going to be the iBook. They claim that the sources behind this information are the very same who were responsible for past reports of the Mac mini and the iPod photo, too.

Additional information comes from The Apple Blog who found out that the current Java release from Apple already comes as a Universal Binary. So since Apple themselves started rolling out Universal Binaries now, it seems that an expected Intel Mac launch in January is most likely.
The Think Secret article claims additionaly that the iBook line will see additional models and a price-drop of up to $200 or more, to be competetive with the market.
I for one, can't wait for it to be released.