New PowerBooks... Today? [Archive]

revenuee

Dec 2, 2003, 06:17 AM

if something happens, i think a price drop seems most viable ...

It's a nice non-obtrusive change.

To early for speed bums - only been like 2 months.

G5? thats more of a January event i think

tablet book? that would be kinda neat, unlikely though. along with a 10" and 19" powerbook... LOL

i like the official LCD fix for the 15"

but i think price drops seems like the safest bet, just in time for X mas shopping

Stella

Dec 2, 2003, 06:41 AM

Strange rumour. It wasn't long ago since PB were refreshed.

Maybe a price drop?

stingerman

Dec 2, 2003, 06:42 AM

Considering the season, maybe it is something that will be consumer oriented. Again, it could be a move to clear inventories before January.

Sol

Dec 2, 2003, 06:55 AM

Nothing will happen to the PowerBooks, but maybe displays could be updated for the PowerMacs. It is just too soon for changes in the portables, unless a new product gets announced. There were rumours about a sub-$1000 device. I wonder if this is it.

johnnyjibbs

Dec 2, 2003, 07:02 AM

I would probably just dismiss this. If anything, they will just lower the price slightly. Or maybe up the graphics RAM on the 12" to 64MB (what it should be to be honest).

ITR 81

Dec 2, 2003, 07:26 AM

Price drop, but could also be speed bump as well which will generate some more sales for folks wanting next best thing.

I expect the 17inch 1.42G4 is coming within the next two months.

utilizer

Dec 2, 2003, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by imagick
Well, perhaps they are going to introduce a 15" Powerbook that is working and available. Would be great for a change ... ;)

The only thing that they could do is to correct some problems with the design of the 15 in. -- The others are virtually flawless for Apple products.

So, maybe some speed bumps, but I think the iBook/PowerBook comparisons on barefeats.com pretty much discount any advantage of getting an iBook if you are reliant on/plan to do 3D or Photoshop heavy work.

Get the 17 incher if that's the case!

trebblekicked

Dec 2, 2003, 07:44 AM

if apple's fiscal year starts jan 1, expect price cuts. they've got to move as much product as they can before the end of the year.

makes sense. squeeze extra cash out of black monday shoppers, bring in hesitant ones with price cuts, clear inventory for end-of-year statements, win-win-win.

imagick

Dec 2, 2003, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by utilizer
The only thing that they could do is to correct some problems with the design of the 15 in.

Exactly my point. I've been waiting for mine since September 21st ... still nothing here ...

I start having fits of aggressive behaviour towards advertising materials for the 15" AluBook. ;)

BTW: Is availibility of 15" AlBooks an issue in the States or is it once again just "Old Europe"?

stefman

Dec 2, 2003, 07:46 AM

I hope not!!

I would be very sad and a bit upset since I recently bought a 15" PB.

I don't think it'll happen.

Now how about releasing 10.3.2 and fix all these issues I'm having.

orion123

Dec 2, 2003, 08:01 AM

New PowerBook 15", now with 50% more white spots!

(sorry, couldn't help it. Nothing is coming out today)

tsunake

Dec 2, 2003, 08:10 AM

The time to do this was a week ago.

Seems unlikely, but updates are always welcome

ITR 81

Dec 2, 2003, 08:16 AM

Probably a $200 or $100 discounts depending on what model you get.

But speed bump will be coming if not now it will happen in Jan.

I expect the PB will be revamped completely when they pump the G5 into it's PB lineup.

Icekey

Dec 2, 2003, 08:16 AM

I hate it when you hear rumours like this and nothing gets announced....

Pipian

Dec 2, 2003, 08:17 AM

I Don't see anything, I Don't think there's any update unless they're foolish enough to do a 20" or something

robbieduncan

Dec 2, 2003, 08:25 AM

I'm still waiting for my PowerBook 15" ordered from a reseller on 10th November. They were expecting stock from Apple today but the status as changes from 2/12/2003 to overdue. I could have told them it was overdue!

If this unlekely rumor is true does Apple offer refunds/upgrades to those people who bought through a reseller?

centauratlas

Dec 2, 2003, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by trebblekicked
if apple's fiscal year starts jan 1

It doesn't:

"CUPERTINO, California—October 15, 2003—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter ended September 27, 2003. For the quarter, the Company posted a net profit of $44 million, or $.12 per diluted share. "

See http://www.apple.com/investor/ (and http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2003/oct/15results.html)

the_mole1314

Dec 2, 2003, 08:36 AM

Well, the Apple Store isn't down yet, and for an update it would be down, so I doubt it, but a price drop would be nice. :)

uv23

Dec 2, 2003, 08:50 AM

*sigh* I know you can't wait forever to buy something, but seeing as I just picked up a 12" PB on Friday, I'd be pretty pissed. Wahhh, let it be a rumor.

Squire

Dec 2, 2003, 09:04 AM

As others have said, it's probably nothing. The price drop-fiscal year theory seems possible. I guess this is why there's a "Page 2" section.

Squire

SiliconAddict

Dec 2, 2003, 09:18 AM

Doubtful. The last round of PowerBooks is what? About 2 months old? It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to release a new PowerBook this close to the last release. In fact it makes even less sense what with January fast approaching.

yoman

Dec 2, 2003, 09:59 AM

I agree with you all by saying that this rumor is very unlikely. However I wouldn't mind it coming true. Cheaper PB or faster models is fine with me.

Powerbook G5

Dec 2, 2003, 10:22 AM

I think it's more in Apple's interest to concentrate on making the 15" models more readily available and stay on top of any LCD/lid fixes before trying to put new models or updates into the lineup.

Spades

Dec 2, 2003, 10:23 AM

This seems really unlikely, so I'll make a really unlikely prediction.

They're giving the Powerbooks funny hats.

damson34

Dec 2, 2003, 11:15 AM

Dual Processor pBooks maybe?

johnnyjibbs

Dec 2, 2003, 11:18 AM

Here we go again...:D

Westside guy

Dec 2, 2003, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by imagick
BTW: Is availibility of 15" AlBooks an issue in the States or is it once again just "Old Europe"?

Well I don't know what's going on now, but I had ordered mine on September 26 and received it October 6.

Marc the Mac

Dec 2, 2003, 11:34 AM

Hi,

The UK Online Apple Store is showing 7-10 days build time for a 15" Powerbook and 4-6 days for a 12" Powerbook. Yesterday it was showing 1 Day build time for the 12" (not sure about the 15").

Does this mean anything? (maybe not - but there we go)

johnnyjibbs

Dec 2, 2003, 11:49 AM

Maybe but that could just be related to demand. The shipping times seem to jump all over the place.

mrsebastian

Dec 2, 2003, 12:32 PM

how do these rumors get started?! that was pretty useless, no?

~Shard~

Dec 2, 2003, 01:32 PM

20" iMac last week.... 20" PowerBook this week? ;)

Seriously, I haven't seen anything yet, so I don't know where this rumor came from. Very odd, since the PBs were just updated. I'm always interested in finding out how rumors like this get started, and then become incorrectly relayed, blown out of proportion, etc.

stockscalper

Dec 2, 2003, 01:50 PM

They need an update across the line as in taking the manufacturing contract back to Quanta. This current line is complete crap and not worthy of carrying the Apple name. This is the kind of *****ty quality you'd expect from Gateway or Dell. Whoa, wait a minute ... the same company that's making the AL books also makes laptops for none other than Gateway and Dell!

Urdam

Dec 2, 2003, 02:31 PM

I own the original Powermac G4 which I bought back in 1999. I am waiting for the Powerbook G5, because it's the next computer that I will be buying. I have my fingers crossed for January 2004 MacWorld.... If not, then eary to mid 2004.

revenuee

Dec 2, 2003, 02:38 PM

johnnyjibbs

Dec 2, 2003, 02:42 PM

Looks like the PowerBook updates/G5 rumours are starting to pick up speed again after a 2 month lull....! :D :cool:

revenuee

Dec 2, 2003, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by johnnyjibbs
Looks like the PowerBook updates/G5 rumours are starting to pick up speed again after a 2 month lull....! :D :cool:

there not really rumors ... they are just hopes i don't think anyone expects it so soon

illumin8

Dec 2, 2003, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by stockscalper
This current line is complete crap and not worthy of carrying the Apple name.
Say whatever you like, but I love my 15" AlBook and will give it up only when a G5 PowerBook is available or you pry it out of my cold, dead hands.

johnnyjibbs

Dec 2, 2003, 05:50 PM

You could say the same with my 12" PB. I love it! :)

JoeRadar

Dec 2, 2003, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Urdam
I own the original Powermac G4 which I bought back in 1999. I am waiting for the Powerbook G5, because it's the next computer that I will be buying. I have my fingers crossed for January 2004 MacWorld.... If not, then eary to mid 2004.
I purchased my dual 1-Gig PowerMac right after they were announced (Jan 2002?). The rumors were for the new G5, even back then, but MWSF came and went with no announcement.

About 1-2 weeks later Apple quietly announced the dual line of processors. Very stealthy introduction.

So yes, sometimes Apple does introduce new product lines outside the typical big events.

I'm looking forwared to buying something big in January. :D

JBracy

Dec 2, 2003, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by illumin8
Say whatever you like, but I love my 15" AlBook and will give it up only when a G5 PowerBook is available or you pry it out of my cold, dead hands.

Same goes for my 17"/1.33Ghz. The best Mac I've ever used and that's saying ALOT!

I've owned or used for work almost every model since my Fat Mac (that's a 128k Mac upgraded to 512k for those who were wondering.) I think there were a few II series and several Performas that I never used but other than that I've used them all.

mkaake

Dec 2, 2003, 11:53 PM

yeah, i think that most of the people who complain about the current lineup (esp laptops) don't use or haven't used the current lineup, at least for more than 4 minutes. i haven't met a person who owns a current machine from the lineup that hasn't been absolutely thrilled with the thing...

matt

deedas

Dec 3, 2003, 01:59 AM

I agree that the news will be just an xmas sale. Maybe 100 bucks off the 12 and 15 inchers and 150 for the 17. A speed bump will defintely not happen since the only place the 17" can go is 1.42ghz and that, if I recall right, is the fastest G4 available. Therefore the 17" would be stuck at that speed for up to a year or maybe longer since a G5 or a dual G4 PB this year or anytime soon next year is pure science fiction.

activ8media

Dec 3, 2003, 02:25 AM

Noone who has used the new PB's is unhappy with them? Pheh! I am typing to you on my third, count 'em, third AL PB 15". The first was replaced because of a busted latch and associated Kernel panics. Second was big white spots, apple losing my PB, then finding it in Texas, then running out of LCD panels. Third is going to be this one when the white spots reappear since it's from the same batch as the second one. This is insanity. I have had the best of luck with apple's since my 600 dollar used G4 tower, I felt that quality control was really improving. I'm stuck, as I use FCP exclusively and have hours of edited material to complete, but I'm really disappointed with the technical problems with this batch of PB's. It's my first PB, but I've known others that tormented their powerbooks and had them always wake up from sleep as though they hadn't fallen out of a jeep... Mine I baby, and have problem after problem. If I wasn't moving around so much, I would have gotten a G5....

It's true that I have to give props to the CS people and the people at my university bookstore, they have tried to help as much as apple regs would allow.

MacBandit

Dec 3, 2003, 02:36 AM

I helped fund a new 15" AL PowerBook for my wifes Birthday/Christmas present. We've had it for 2 weeks now and the only problem is the keyboard has a strange rise in the keys towards the top left side of the keyboard and touch pad is lifted in one corner. We have not had the white spot or latch problem. Really the problems it does have are minor and I think that it's another fine Apple product.

Icekey

Dec 3, 2003, 05:42 AM

On the Kodawarisan website

http://www.kodawarisan.com/ug/index.html

it says that they've got a source telling them that Apple is going to release a Dual 1.5ghz model to the 17" and change the prices on the other models of the powerbook range. Perhaps this was the info and maybe it's going to come out next week?!

jcgerm

Dec 3, 2003, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by MacBandit
I helped fund a new 15" AL PowerBook for my wifes Birthday/Christmas present. We've had it for 2 weeks now and the only problem is the keyboard has a strange rise in the keys towards the top left side of the keyboard and touch pad is lifted in one corner. We have not had the white spot or latch problem. Really the problems it does have are minor and I think that it's another fine Apple product.

I have that rise in the keyboard, and I've had it after 3 attempted repairs (among other repairs for other problems I might add). This problem annoys the hell out of me. And it gets worse and worse as time goes by. I realize it's minor, but they can't seem to fix it. So if I send it in again, it would be it's 4th repair. I'm in college and I don't have time anymore to send it in for a repair. Every waking hour (that I'm not in class) is devoted to my school work at the moment and I NEED this machine to do it. Regardless of how minor this problem is and how much they say they can fix it, I don't trust them. They've had over a month to try and I can't afford to send this thing in for repair anymore. Every time I send it in, I have to backup everything on it. If I send it in again, it's to the point where it's going to effect my grades. I want it replaced and to be done with it.

~Shard~

Dec 3, 2003, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Icekey
On the Kodawarisan website

http://www.kodawarisan.com/ug/index.html

it says that they've got a source telling them that Apple is going to release a Dual 1.5ghz model to the 17" and change the prices on the other models of the powerbook range. Perhaps this was the info and maybe it's going to come out next week?!

Yikes, that would be a monster machine! Although I always like being an optimist, in case I gotta say that I'll believe it when I see it...

diehldun

Dec 3, 2003, 12:11 PM

i am in my office right now, about to go out to the Apple Store today to get a Powerbook 17". but i happened to read this thread, and now i feel as though I should wait for the "update", (particularily if it's Dual 1.5ghz G4!)

should i just get it now, or is it too close for a 17" update (mind you, I am getting an edu discount $300 off!)

if i get it now, I will feel pretty bad if the new one comes out, but if it doesn't, they i would regret not getting it earlier and enjoying it...

~Shard~

Dec 3, 2003, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by diehldun
i am in my office right now, about to go out to the Apple Store today to get a Powerbook 17". but i happened to read this thread, and now i feel as though I should wait for the "update", (particularily if it's Dual 1.5ghz G4!)

should i just get it now, or is it too close for a 17" update (mind you, I am getting an edu discount $300 off!)

if i get it now, I will feel pretty bad if the new one comes out, but if it doesn't, they i would regret not getting it earlier and enjoying it...

It's hard to say, you'll have to make the call yourself. In my opinion (which might prove to be flat out incorrect!) I don't see this type of update happening soon. Maybe an outside chance of an annoucement at MWSF, but that's it. As I said though, I could be wrong. :)

Honestly though, the current 17" is an amazing machine. You have to decide what you really need it for, and if this will get the job done. Sure, a dual 1.5 17" would be awesome, but is that something you absolutely need? My rule is always this: buy the system you need when you want it - then you're always guanteed to be happy. As for me, I just bought a 17" iMac, and could care less if G5 iMacs are announced at MWSF. :cool:

The 17" is a great machine - even if updates are around the corner, that is a machine that will satisfy you for quite a long time. And plus, if you're always waiting for the next best thing, well, you'll always be waiting!

bousozoku

Dec 3, 2003, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Icekey
On the Kodawarisan website

http://www.kodawarisan.com/ug/index.html

it says that they've got a source telling them that Apple is going to release a Dual 1.5ghz model to the 17" and change the prices on the other models of the powerbook range. Perhaps this was the info and maybe it's going to come out next week?!

That's just too funny. :D

They might as well make it a quad 3.0 GHz machine. It's as likely to happen.

Besides, there are new PowerBooks every day. You go to the store and what do they have in those boxes? They're new PowerBooks. ;)

Spring is coming.

MacBandit

Dec 3, 2003, 01:27 PM

MacBandit

Dec 3, 2003, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by jcgerm
I have that rise in the keyboard, and I've had it after 3 attempted repairs (among other repairs for other problems I might add). This problem annoys the hell out of me. And it gets worse and worse as time goes by. I realize it's minor, but they can't seem to fix it. So if I send it in again, it would be it's 4th repair. I'm in college and I don't have time anymore to send it in for a repair. Every waking hour (that I'm not in class) is devoted to my school work at the moment and I NEED this machine to do it. Regardless of how minor this problem is and how much they say they can fix it, I don't trust them. They've had over a month to try and I can't afford to send this thing in for repair anymore. Every time I send it in, I have to backup everything on it. If I send it in again, it's to the point where it's going to effect my grades. I want it replaced and to be done with it.

The rise on our keyboard really is minor. If you didn't have a good eye you would never see it. Also I probably would have never seen it if I hadn't been working with it at eye level. Finally you can't fee the rise on ours at all while typing.

We're going to take it in as soon as her finals are over then they can have it until January if they need to.

jcgerm

Dec 3, 2003, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by MacBandit
The rise on our keyboard really is minor. If you didn't have a good eye you would never see it. Also I probably would have never seen it if I hadn't been working with it at eye level. Finally you can't fee the rise on ours at all while typing.

We're going to take it in as soon as her finals are over then they can have it until January if they need to.

Mine actually is in several places and causes a sticking sound. Makes the keyboard feel like it's going to fall off. And it gets worse as time goes on

MacBandit

Dec 3, 2003, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by jcgerm
Mine actually is in several places and causes a sticking sound. Makes the keyboard feel like it's going to fall off. And it gets worse as time goes on

That sucks. Ours doesn't affect typing at all. That area of the keyboard responds perfectly just like the rest of the keyboard.

mdntcallr

Dec 3, 2003, 04:01 PM

availability in the us is tight on 15 and 17 powerbooks. There are some in stores, not very tight there, but if you want any custom things, ie 1 dimm or faster hard drive, it will take about 3 weeks to get it made in Taiwan and have it shipped direct to you.

I know, that is how i bought my 15" and got it last friday.

also, know that for europe, we only got decent inventory in some stores recently. I hope things get better for you soon also, just did for us.

Best

MD

patmcfar8

Dec 3, 2003, 05:39 PM

Not to throw a little gas on the fire, but here's my story...

I bought my 15" AlPB a month ago and got a really good deal on it through my business sales guy at CompUSA. Now my friend wanted to get the same deal, so I contacted my CompUSA rep and ordered it. Then he called me right back and said, "I can't order that for you, Apple is no longer shipping us ANY 15" AlPBs".

His corporate office gave him no explanation whatsoever. This was last week. Since then my friend ordered it BTO from Apple.com and it's supposed to ship in 5-7 days.

I talked to my CompUSA guy again today and he confirmed that they are completely out of 15" AlPB's and he can't order anymore. He said if he didn't know any better an update was coming, but he has no confirmation at all.

Strange, huh?

dongmin

Dec 3, 2003, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by Icekey
On the Kodawarisan website

http://www.kodawarisan.com/ug/index.html

it says that they've got a source telling them that Apple is going to release a Dual 1.5ghz model to the 17" and change the prices on the other models of the powerbook range. Perhaps this was the info and maybe it's going to come out next week?! it's definitely not happening next week. such a dramatic increase in just two months? no way.

A more likely option would be to increase it to a single 1.5 ghz G4, and maybe at the next iteration, release a dual 1.2 or something (but only if G5s are ways away).

johnnyjibbs

Dec 3, 2003, 06:02 PM

We'll probably have one more G4 update in the PowerBooks in February or March to 1.25, 1.33 and 1.42 GHz (12/15", 15" SD, 17") with a couple of other improvements (video cards), maybe L3 cache.

Then G5s in late 2004. My 2p.

Icekey

Dec 3, 2003, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by MacBandit
Go ahead and get it. Based on past experience an update is more then just unlikely. Also Apple has a return policy on updates and price changes if they happen within two weeks of your purchase.

Where can you find such a policy? First time I heard of such a thing. I know there is one for resellers but the end users?

JBracy

Dec 3, 2003, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by Icekey
Where can you find such a policy? First time I heard of such a thing. I know there is one for resellers but the end users?

If you buy from the Apple Store online they have a ten business day price protection or money back policy - but NOT on BTO - only on stock machines.

~Shard~

Dec 3, 2003, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by JBracy
If you buy from the Apple Store online they have a ten business day price protection or money back policy - but NOT on BTO - only on stock machines.

Yah, I was about to correct you there until you mentioned that caveat - this only applies for stock machines, and not BTO machines.

MacBandit

Dec 4, 2003, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by ~Shard~
Yah, I was about to correct you there until you mentioned that caveat - this only applies for stock machines, and not BTO machines.

Close but also not quite on. They will not return the BTO machine for a cash refund but they will credit you for the difference.

This is straight form the Apple Stores policy page.

Should Apple reduce its price on any shipped product within 10 calendar days of shipment, you may contact Apple Sales Support at 1-800-676-2775 to request a refund or credit of the difference between the price you were charged and the current selling price._ To receive the refund or credit you must contact Apple within 14 business days of shipment

weev

Dec 4, 2003, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by imagick
Exactly my point. I've been waiting for mine since September 21st ... still nothing here ...

I start having fits of aggressive behaviour towards advertising materials for the 15" AluBook. ;)

BTW: Is availibility of 15" AlBooks an issue in the States or is it once again just "Old Europe"?

Not just old europe mate, here in australia too

I have been waiting 2 months for my 15" 1.25 custom built, not here yet!!!!!!!!!, and we're supposed to be 'good friends'

:p

~Shard~

Dec 4, 2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by MacBandit
Close but also not quite on. They will not return the BTO machine for a cash refund but they will credit you for the difference.

This is straight form the Apple Stores policy page.

Thanks for the clarification MacBandit, good to know.

Icekey

Dec 6, 2003, 10:23 AM

Hey, I heard that Apple completely changed the manufactorer for the powerbooks in the last few weeks, thus for the delay. Is this true?

~Shard~

Dec 6, 2003, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Icekey
Hey, I heard that Apple completely changed the manufactorer for the powerbooks in the last few weeks, thus for the delay. Is this true?

Where did you hear this? I haven't heard anything along these lines, but that could lead to some interesting possibilities if it were true....

MacBandit

Dec 7, 2003, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Icekey
Hey, I heard that Apple completely changed the manufactorer for the powerbooks in the last few weeks, thus for the delay. Is this true?

That's exactly what every Apple person I have talked to has told me. Also our new Powerbook is supposedly from this batch and hasn't exhibited any latch or screen problems. Also the lid is supposedly thicker on the new ones but I don't have an older one to compare to.

diehldun

Dec 10, 2003, 09:08 PM

That's exactly what every Apple person I have talked to has told me. Also our new Powerbook is supposedly from this batch and hasn't exhibited any latch or screen problems. Also the lid is supposedly thicker on the new ones but I don't have an older one to compare to.

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When you say "our", do you mean yours, or all of the current Powerbook's purchased w/in a week? because all i can say is that my lid is pretty thin and was a slight (almost none) latch issue.

i know i sound really paranoid about getting the "latest" product, but thats just the way i am...:D

MacBandit

Dec 11, 2003, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by diehldun
That's exactly what every Apple person I have talked to has told me. Also our new Powerbook is supposedly from this batch and hasn't exhibited any latch or screen problems. Also the lid is supposedly thicker on the new ones but I don't have an older one to compare to.

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When you say "our", do you mean yours, or all of the current Powerbook's purchased w/in a week? because all i can say is that my lid is pretty thin and was a slight (almost none) latch issue.

i know i sound really paranoid about getting the "latest" product, but thats just the way i am...:D

I mean our in my wife's and mine. Though it's primarily hers so I'm against saying my powerbook.

I don't know if the lid is thicker on mine but it feels fairly stout. Yes it can be twisted or flexed but not nearly as much as the old TiBooks and a lot of the PC laptops I've played with. Also when the lid is closed the gap between the lid and the computer are equal on both sides. The latch works perfectly and unlike some people have said I don't need to use the edge of my finger or my finger nail. The latch button sticks out far enough I can just push it normally.

I do have a problem update on our powerbook though. I don't have the startup issue that many people are describing where it fails to boot up. Ours just won't respond to the power button at all. It's like the power button is disconnected completely. We took it to our local authorized Apple retailer on Monday they're going to send it in to Apple for repair. My wife had some critical school documents she needed for finals and I didn't want to go to all the work of recopying prefs and files over to the Powerbook so they were nice enough to remove the hard drive and clone the drive over to a spare drive I brought in to them.

diehldun

Dec 11, 2003, 12:51 PM

Hmmm… it seems as though I have the “old batch” then, as my lid is relatively thin, and the lid is un-even on both sides, and the latch-button is extremely hard to push (I’ve really got to use my nail)

So far, however, I haven’t had any major reliability issues; just the lid that’s uneven.

when did you get your PowerBook? did you get it at the AppleStore? I got mine there about a week ago, maybe you just got yours?

MacBandit

Dec 11, 2003, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by diehldun
Hmmm… it seems as though I have the “old batch” then, as my lid is relatively thin, and the lid is un-even on both sides, and the latch-button is extremely hard to push (I’ve really got to use my nail)

So far, however, I haven’t had any major reliability issues; just the lid that’s uneven.

when did you get your PowerBook? did you get it at the AppleStore? I got mine there about a week ago, maybe you just got yours?

We got ours about 2 and a half weeks ago. We made a custom order through the Apples Edu store online. It shipped directly from Taiwan.

diehldun

Dec 11, 2003, 05:36 PM

well i just got mine less than a week ago (maybe it's been sitting in the back for quite some time)

MacBandit

Dec 11, 2003, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by diehldun
well i just got mine less than a week ago (maybe it's been sitting in the back for quite some time)

I think if you buy a non-build to order model that they probably still have stock of the original models in stock.

spencecb

Dec 12, 2003, 11:16 AM

Well, obviously new PowerBooks did not arrive, but they HAVE to be updated come MWSF...but does anyone know any details on what the hell Motorola is doing as far as the G4 is concerned? I mean there are the rumors that IBM is taking the helm when it comes to the iBook, but where does that leave the PowerBook? Maybe, just maybe, they have found a way for the G5 to be put in the PowerBook? Prolly not, but wouldn't that be sweet? Any thoughts, anyone?

MacBandit

Dec 12, 2003, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by spencecb
Well, obviously new PowerBooks did not arrive, but they HAVE to be updated come MWSF...but does anyone know any details on what the hell Motorola is doing as far as the G4 is concerned? I mean there are the rumors that IBM is taking the helm when it comes to the iBook, but where does that leave the PowerBook? Maybe, just maybe, they have found a way for the G5 to be put in the PowerBook? Prolly not, but wouldn't that be sweet? Any thoughts, anyone?

I'm thinking the Powerbooks will be delayed until just after MacWorld. It's just a hunch so don't quote me on it.

There is a chance that a low clock rate 90nm G5 could go into a Powerbook but I think it will not happen until after Macworld as I said before.

If they get a processor update it will either be the old G4 and it will be a 1.42GHz processor same as the last PowerMacs or it will be the new IBM 750FX which is suppose to have the same Altivec coprocessor as the G5.

~Shard~

Dec 12, 2003, 03:32 PM

I could possibly see PowerBook updates in terms of speed boosts/components soon, (maybe), but no G5 PowerBooks will be released for quite a while - not until summer I'm thinking.

johnnyjibbs

Dec 12, 2003, 07:00 PM

With more than 8 months between the last powerbook update, why does everyone assume powerbooks will be updated in January, a poultry 4 months (less than) after the last update?

It's not like the current powerbooks are in anyway obsolete. If any change is coming, it is more likely bug fixes in the new Al 15".

pigwin32

Dec 14, 2003, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by johnnyjibbs
With more than 8 months between the last powerbook update, why does everyone assume powerbooks will be updated in January, a poultry 4 months (less than) after the last update?

It's not like the current powerbooks are in anyway obsolete. If any change is coming, it is more likely bug fixes in the new Al 15".

Poultry months, are they kind of like dog years?