Yesterday passed us by without an announcement from Apple regarding the new iBook replacement, probably to be named simply MacBook. This newest version of the famous low end of the Macintosh laptop lineup is supposed to have a 13 inch or so widescreen, a new speedy Intel processor and several other features all ready found on the MacBook Pro.

There is some discussion that there may be more than one color available, probably just black and white, and that the price point may actually be raised somewhat. My guess would be that there will be at least one model that will be priced below current levels in order to compete more closely with some of the entry level Windows laptops. It would be an aggressive marketing move from Apple. We should find out in the next couple of weeks…