April 8, 2005 8:44 AM PDT
Wide-screen iBooks could be in sight
A report by Taiwan's DigiTimes says that Quanta has received an order for a wide-screen iBook with a 14.1-inch display. The laptop could ship as early as the fourth quarter, DigiTimes said. Apple, of course, already sells a 14-inch iBook, but not with a wide-screen setup.
The report also says that Asustek, the current maker of the iBook, has gotten an order for a 15.4-inch wide-screen iBook, though that model won't come until next year.
Sadly, there was no word on when we might see that G5 Powerbook everyone is waiting for.
During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina.
