First Apple’s 13.3" MacBook and 15.4" MacBook Pro with LED Coming This Year

At last after many rumors and news Steve Job announced to the public few days ago that both of Apple's notebook lines means13.3" MacBook and 15.4" MacBook Pro will feature LED backlights in 2007.

Today, digitimes published more details about this project:

“The notebooks will use components from AU Optronics (AUO), Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), Coretronic and Kenmos Technology.AUO and CMO are both having their samples of 13.3- and 15.4-inch panels certified by Apple, with shipments to officially commence in the second or third quarter of 2007, the sources noted.

In the meantime, backlight unit (BLU) makers Coretronic and Kenmos are also sending samples to be incorporated in the panels, with official shipments to also kick off around a similar period, the sources added.

Component makers indicated Apple plans to use the LED V-cut light-guide panel technology from Japan's Stanley Electric, which is a technology authorizer and major shareholder (11%) of Taiwan's Kenmos. Therefore, CMO has decided to adopt Kenmos' LED BLUs for the panels it will ship to Apple, the sources noted.”

LCD displays with LED backlighting consume less power resulting in longer battery life and provide better color uniformity or standardization. Also, LED technology brings better light distribution and increase color saturation. The good part is that it is an eco-friendly technology.

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