Reuters: J P Morgan Securities says strong MacBook sales will offset lagging iPhone and iPod sales
By Opal Tribble
J.P. Morgan has raised its second quarter 2008 estimates for Apple, Inc. Thanks to strong sales by the MacBook computer it will help close the gap for lagging iPhone and iPod sales.
“J.P. Morgan raised its second-quarter profit estimate for the company to $1.09 a share from $1.05 and 2008 estimate to $5.04 a share from $4.94″
“Mac shipments in the quarter are now expected to be 2.11 million, above prior expectations of 1.97 million, the brokerage said.”
Steve Jobs unveiled the MacBook Air during MacWorld Expo 2008. It has received its fair share of praise and criticism from reviewers. It was promoted as the world’s thinnest notebook computer it was marketed for the professional who traveled a lot. According to recent reports stores that carry the MacBook Air are having a hard time keeping them in stock.
Multi-touch technology first made its way into the iPhone. It found its way into the iPod Touch. It was only a matter of time before it made its way into the Mac lineup. The MacBook Air was the first to get the multi-touch trackpad.
In February, 2008 we saw an update to the MacBook and the MacBook Pro both received computers received faster processors and larger hard drives. The MacBook Pro also received the multi-touch trackpad.
Which computer boosted Apple sales? I imagine they all helped boost Apple sales.
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