14.1-inch Macbook: the predictions are going well
An analyst who has more rights than anyone else is predicting a 14.1-inch diagonal Macbook. This could mean a complete overhaul of the screen technology used in six Apple products.
Ming Chi Kuo is regarded as the man who most accurately predicts the Apple firm's intentions. His words are given great weight, although he remains silent about his sources and methods. Even investors rely on the notes he sends them.
In the last of these memos, Ming Chi Kuo announces the arrival of new Macbooks, including a device with a 14.1-inch diagonal screen. Full list of products he's announcing for 2020:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch
- iMac Pro 27-inch
- Macbook Pro 14.1-inch
- Macbook Pro 16-inch
- iPad Pro 10.2 inches
- iPad Mini 7.9 inches
Radical change in screen technology
The most interesting aspect of the memo is the announcement of the 14.1-inch Macbook, a size that has never been seen before in the Apple product range. The analyst writes: "upgraded from 13.3 inch".
Ming Chi Kuo is not only announcing the newness of these products, but also stating that these devices will feature new screen technology. To date, the Macbooks and iPads feature an IPS screen.
The new devices will ship with LED screens,
technology well established in the world of television, not yet widespread, but considered to be emerging. Put simply: very small LEDs, installed behind the screen, are controlled by zones. But because the LEDs are smaller than before, it's possible to create more zones with more LEDs. The result? Improved contrast, a more realistic image and richer colours.
Unfounded concerns about coronavirus
Ming Chi Kuo takes the current global situation into account in his announcements. So investors should not worry about delivery bottlenecks. The coronavirus is currently making some deliveries impossible, as production facilities are quarantined or have temporarily ceased operations for safety reasons.
Warning, however: not all of Ming Chi Kuo's statements should be taken at face value. Admittedly, he is a good analyst and has often hit the nail on the head, but it would be risky to trust him blindly.
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