Poll: When will you likely buy your first G5? [Archive]

Trowaman

Mar 22, 2004, 01:06 AM

2-3 years from now, by then who knows what speed it will be at or if there'll be a (god forbid) G6. It will probably be in the form of an iMac, but I'm starting to like the laptop idea.Powermac would be cool too for the POWER!!!!!

winmacguy

Mar 22, 2004, 01:17 AM

Amen, brother.

And thats going on NZ prices! You guys state side dont know how lucky you are.

We pay approx NZ$6,000.00 (give or take a few hundred either side) for a Dual 2Gig without the screen!

aswitcher

Mar 22, 2004, 01:37 AM

Vote: Poll: When will you likely buy your first G5? (http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=390)

Yep when its a powerbook GEE FIVE

vpalvarez

Mar 22, 2004, 01:48 AM

When I am working and can afford one

I second that, I'm working but G5s aren't costing spare change nowadays

Analog Kid

Mar 22, 2004, 02:16 AM

Clicked 3GHz, but probably should have clicked other... I'm looking for a confluence of events that I guess I'm expecting to happen around the 3GHz time-- including new displays and SMT. My hand might get forced though if this 400MHz iMac fails first.

I keep a desktop at home and a laptop at work. If I can hang on with the iMac, I'd like to go with a dual Power5 based G5 desktop and, of course, I'll need a display to go with it since I'll be changing from the all-in-one iMac.

I've got another year and a half to wait before I can replace the PowerBook at work which should be about right. I wouldn't buy a first generation PB G5.

irmongoose

Mar 22, 2004, 02:17 AM

I'm graduating from high school in two years. By then I'm sure they'll have the G5 in the Powerbook. It's going to be one sweet graduation present!

Hopefully (probably) my iMac 800 will last until then.

irmongoose

chasingapple

Mar 22, 2004, 02:51 AM

I will wait til they are in the iBooks :)

Im a patient man.

Savage Henry

Mar 22, 2004, 03:18 AM

I'm still in love with the iMac, so it'll have to be in that form.

awulf

Mar 22, 2004, 03:20 AM

When money grows on trees.

lind0834

Mar 22, 2004, 04:33 AM

seems most people are expecting a PowerBook G5...

I don't think most people are expecting a PB G5.. but wishing and hoping for one, but mostly expecting speed bumps on current G4.

aswitcher

Mar 22, 2004, 04:35 AM

I don't think most people are expecting a PB G5.. but wishing and hoping for one, but mostly expecting speed bumps on current G4.

I am expecting G5PB this year. I think Apple would be smarter waiting 3 months more to bring it out than waste and disappoint fans by bringing out a bandaid minor bump...and all who by that would be pissed when the G5 appears I think..

Viv

Mar 22, 2004, 05:30 AM

Yea! G5 Powerbook you know it makes sense!

But how many people waiting for this to happen already have a 15" G4 Ali as a stop gap till the G5 comes out?

Viv

Stella

Mar 22, 2004, 06:28 AM

I can see Apple having major difficulties in producing enough supply for G5 PB when they are released... They had enough difficulties with XServes..

edesignuk

Mar 22, 2004, 06:44 AM

When my bank balance permits :D :(

~Shard~

Mar 22, 2004, 06:50 AM

My nice 1.25 GHz G4 17" iMac suits me just fine for now, and will for the next few years for the type of work I need to do. So, I guess my answer to this poll is possibly never, depending on what's out in a couple years when I might purchase a new Mac. I'll either be buying a 4 GHz G5 (or whatever the clockspeed is), if they have the same chip in a few years (which I doubt), or I'll never buy a G5, aand end up buying a G6! Of course, if I decide to go the iMac route again, even if G6s are out in the PMs, the iMacs may very well still have G5s at that point too... Guess I'll just have to wait and see!

takao

Mar 22, 2004, 07:06 AM

with my PC which is just 1,5 years old...i guess the earliest time should be late 2005 for a new desktop (more likely: 2006)
but who knows perhaps it fails before and i have to buy a new one (mac/pc not clear now)
but i will get myself a laptop next year 2005 as an addition to my pc which will be iBook (and i doubt the iBook will have a G5 in mid-2005)

dukemeiser

Mar 22, 2004, 07:18 AM

Well, if Apple's OS schedule stays on course, next January will see 10.4 and we should see iLife 05 by then. I'll buy one then with both of them preloaded.

slowtreme

Mar 22, 2004, 07:27 AM

I'll buy a G5 the day they release it is anything smaller that the Giant metal case. Sure it looks great but it's way to big. So I picked iMac, but any pb/emac/ibook/smallcase would do.

wrldwzrd89

Mar 22, 2004, 07:40 AM

I voted other - I'm not getting a G5 (G6? G7??) until 2007. I've got my little 17" iMac G4 that I'm very happy with. I'll be watching the rumor scene for PowerMac updates anyway - I want to see what new ideas come along from Apple for the PowerMacs between now and Jan '07.

MattG

Mar 22, 2004, 07:43 AM

wrldwzrd89

Mar 22, 2004, 07:58 AM

I voted for 'when it's in a Powerbook'. Honestly, I've come to find that I have no use for a desktop at home--I've got an office that I hardly ever use. When I'm at home, I'm usually crashing on my couch with my Powerbook. If and when the time comes, I'll probably try to sell my PBG4 and replace it with a PBG5.
I am in the exact opposite situation. I have no use for a notebook; that's why I have an iMac and plan to replace it with a PowerMac in 2007. I've never had the desire to take my computer with me; that is why I gave up my PowerBook for the iMac I have now.

pimentoLoaf

Mar 22, 2004, 08:06 AM

When the desktops reach 3.0ghz-plus -- or there's a 5ghz-plus 12" laptop.

Spades

Mar 22, 2004, 08:39 AM

Something must be wrong with me. I can't justify buying a G5 until I repair my Dual Athlon 1900 system. Sure it's a PC, but it's still faster than my Powerbook, although nowhere near as nice to use. It's only after that, and after either my Powerbook or the Athlon becomes useless that I'll buy a G5.

Since the Powerbook is an Apple and the Athlon is just a server system, it's going to be awhile.

An eBook or Apple PDA on the other hand, I'd buy immediately.

Stupid pragmatism. It never lets me have any fun.

Viv

Mar 22, 2004, 08:52 AM

I voted for 'when it's in a Powerbook'. Honestly, I've come to find that I have no use for a desktop at home--I've got an office that I hardly ever use. When I'm at home, I'm usually crashing on my couch with my Powerbook. If and when the time comes, I'll probably try to sell my PBG4 and replace it with a PBG5.

Yep right there on that one! a desktop just wont do any more, I want to work when and were i want not tied to a desk.

Viv

numediaman

Mar 22, 2004, 09:09 AM

If the rev b G5s have only minor changes then instantly If there are some major changes, then I'll wait a week or two so all you guys can report the bugs! ;)

I say: big announcements within the next 8 days!! New displays? new g5s? Apple branded toaster? g5 boxer shorts? can't wait.

GrannySmith_G5

Mar 22, 2004, 09:13 AM

I'll buy a g5, or whatever is the current processor, when I actually have a need for it. Right now I can run all my software great, watch and burn dvd's, pretty much do anything personal computers can do these days. Once my computers are unable to run the current software, then I will have to upgrade. Right now I don't get much of a boner over the thought of being able to render an effect faster in FinalCut. So for now I'll continue to suffer with my oh so slow 1.25 ghz PM, and 1ghz PB.

MattG

Mar 22, 2004, 09:47 AM

Yep right there on that one! a desktop just wont do any more, I want to work when and were i want not tied to a desk.

VivPlus, I travel back and forth to different sites for work. I've already got a G5 desktop at work (thanks boss), and right now at least, I doubt they're going to buy me a laptop for travel. I'm currently using my own personal Powerbook when I travel, so when the PB G5's come out, I might just upgrade since I use it so much. I'm really curious as to how they're going to have to change the physical appearance of the Powerbook to accomodate the G5. But that's another thread...

I must say though, there is something appealing about owning a G5 desktop. I love my computer at work, but I often think about how nice it would look in my home :)

FriarTuck

Mar 22, 2004, 09:47 AM

I voted for 'when it's in a Powerbook'. Honestly, I've come to find that I have no use for a desktop at home--I've got an office that I hardly ever use. When I'm at home, I'm usually crashing on my couch with my Powerbook. If and when the time comes, I'll probably try to sell my PBG4 and replace it with a PBG5.

I'm also a convert. In less than a year, I've gone from "why would I need a laptop?" to "why would I want a desktop?"

Bunzi2k4

Mar 22, 2004, 09:57 AM

How 'bout, when i need one!

whooleytoo

Mar 22, 2004, 10:07 AM

I am in the exact opposite situation. I have no use for a notebook; that's why I have an iMac and plan to replace it with a PowerMac in 2007. I've never had the desire to take my computer with me; that is why I gave up my PowerBook for the iMac I have now.

I'm with you.. although I have a portable, I only use it when I absolutely have to.

It's funny how the Mac community seems a bit split at the moment, PowerBook users waiting for a G5 PB and not caring what else comes out,and desktop users waiting for 3GHz Power Macs / G5 iMacs and not caring about the portables.

wrldwzrd89

Mar 22, 2004, 10:12 AM

I'm with you.. although I have a portable, I only use it when I absolutely have to.

It's funny how the Mac community seems a bit split at the moment, PowerBook users waiting for a G5 PB and not caring what else comes out,and desktop users waiting for 3GHz Power Macs / G5 iMacs and not caring about the portables.
You're absolutely right; there does seem to be two types of Mac user: those with desktops waiting for desktop updates, and those with notebooks waiting for notebook updates. The funny thing is that neither of these two 'camps' seem to see that they're all Mac users waiting for Apple to release updates.

CmdrLaForge

Mar 22, 2004, 10:29 AM

It depends on the offering thats out at the time. I will buy my next Mac July 2005. Hopefully a 2nd rev Powerbook is available by then. We will see.

Cheers

CmdrLaForge

Mar 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

When I'm at home, I'm usually crashing on my couch with my Powerbook.

I assume you have the 15" ? How good is that working if you are sitting on a couch ? I currently have a 12" iBook but think about the 15". The only thing that worrys me is if it isn't too big for working on the couch ?

Mac-Xpert

Mar 22, 2004, 10:32 AM

Vote: Poll: When will you likely buy your first G5? (http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=390)Maybe tomorrow or next week? Who knows :rolleyes: At least as soon as the next Rev comes out :)

TomSmithMacEd

Mar 22, 2004, 10:53 AM

When I am working and can afford one

Exactly! That should've been one of the selections. "When you can afford one." I don't need tons of power, so I'm hoping that the new breed comes out, and I could buy a single 1.6 or single 1.8 for cheap. Or maybe even on ebay get a dual g4 tower.

wdlove

Mar 22, 2004, 11:56 AM

I voted for the Power Mac Rev. B dual 3.0. Not looking to purchase till the July - September time frame. If nothing is updated this month, then it looks even more like for a major announcement at WWDC.

mrsebastian

Mar 22, 2004, 12:04 PM

just waiting for the upgrade to get one for work, hopefully with revised display as well. as for home, i'll wait till the g5 makes it into the 17" powerbook.

iBlink

Mar 22, 2004, 01:04 PM

I am hoping the iMac G5 will be out and about by Fall this year. I have an iMac G4 800Mhz 17" and an iBook G3 900Mhz 14" that some guy was selling for way too cheap and thought I could make a buck. I have buyers lined up for both just as soon as this semester is over.

I have had a mac since 2000 and I have started a pattern of trying to upgrade every year or year and a half. I don't really need the power, but I would like to keep up with the new technology and I really love the big displays. Of course its nice to have a mac that can handle all my web design apps and the usual apps (mail, safari, ichat,etc) on at the same time. Sometimes my iMac gets a little slow (768mb).

I think they should go bigger with the iMac monitor along with the upgrade to G5. Split the unit up if they have to. Keep it the same price, or cheaper :-), and sell them as an iMac unit, but sell the compact tower and monitor as a 2 piece. Yeah yeah, Cube right? Well, iMac is cheaper and they can make a better design than the cube.

thats my 2 bits.

IndyGopher

Mar 22, 2004, 01:07 PM

I answered, "When it's in a Powerbook" but that doesn't mean I will be waiting for a G5 to buy a Powerbook. The space a desktop takes up has become a real issue, and while I love the expandability and the lower cost, slapping drives in external firewire enclosures and stacking them out of the way makes up for the expandability, and the cost is just something I have to weigh against the space concerns. Right now I use a PC notebook for the mobile needs, but even with MacDrive, Stuffit, and all the mac-enabling software I can find, it is still a poor substitute.

So one way or another, the desktop will have to go, and a Powerbook will be taking its place.

montex

Mar 22, 2004, 01:09 PM

I'll buy a G5 when the LCD monitor, keyboard and mouse match the G5 case, and the tower itself goes on a diet. There must be a way to get all that dual-processor goodness into a smaller box... save us Mr. Ive!

bennetsaysargh

Mar 22, 2004, 01:45 PM

i sadly am gonna wait until an iBook. i figure by the time i have saved up for my own computer, it will be in an iBook :(

MattG

Mar 22, 2004, 02:15 PM

I assume you have the 15" ? How good is that working if you are sitting on a couch ? I currently have a 12" iBook but think about the 15". The only thing that worrys me is if it isn't too big for working on the couch ?I don't find it to be too big...perfect size for me. It gets a little warm sometimes, but what laptop doesn't?

MacFan25

Mar 22, 2004, 02:56 PM

The next computer I buy will probably be a G5, but that's because I don't plan on buying a new computer for a while. Just enjoying my iMac G4 800 in the meantime. :)

jasonbw

Mar 22, 2004, 02:58 PM

well, i said powerbook but should have went with other or 3ghz+. I usually like to go up one full processor grade each upgrade, im at a mdd 867 now, from a imac dv 400. so im thinking basically when the g5 hits about single 2.5ghz - or dual 2 ghz for the entry level model. its nearly a 3 year cycle for me, and im about halfway through. plus i want a second optical bay.

SiliconAddict

Mar 22, 2004, 04:28 PM

G5 PowerBook or bust. Unfortunately it looks as if it will be a year before I can even consider a PowerBook now that I've set my sights on a Toyota Prius for spring '05. Gotta save up that money y'know. :(

On the bright side hopefully rev B of a G5 PowerBook will be out and life will be good. :)

whooleytoo

Mar 22, 2004, 05:03 PM

You're absolutely right; there does seem to be two types of Mac user: those with desktops waiting for desktop updates, and those with notebooks waiting for notebook updates. The funny thing is that neither of these two 'camps' seem to see that they're all Mac users waiting for Apple to release updates.

And I don't think Apple has any problem with the resources needed to release several product updates at once - the problem, if any, is they generally don't release too many products at once so they don't steal each others' publicity.That's probably why there's such 'rivalry' at the moment.

Koodauw

Mar 22, 2004, 05:29 PM

When money grows on trees.

LOL

I'm waiting to win the lottery. It'll happen soon I can feel it!

mms

Mar 22, 2004, 07:00 PM

Really depends. I buy a new computer only when my present one dies or becomes too slow for use (being Macs, generally they get outdated first). So my G3 will probably be soon replaced by a G4 iBook, which would be replaced by whatever PowerBook or iBook is available when the G4 iBook becomes unusable.

miloblithe

Mar 22, 2004, 07:53 PM

Really, I'm waiting until I'm out of grad school and have a full-time job again, but my thought is that I'm waiting for a dual 4Ghz mac. They should exist my the time I'm ready, and my 1Ghz G4 eMac is OK for now.

ravenvii

Mar 22, 2004, 08:24 PM

I'll probably buy a new Mac in the summer of '06. That's when the AppleCare runs out on my iBook 900 MHz G3 :D

vannote

Mar 23, 2004, 03:17 AM

PowerBook G5 absolutely, I am on it.

Although, if one of the fabled Dual G4 PowerBooks became a reality, I would have to say, I would probably buy one in an instant; just because. :D

Cheers

aswitcher

Mar 23, 2004, 03:48 AM

PowerBook G5 absolutely, I am on it.

Although, if one of the fabled Dual G4 PowerBooks became a reality, I would have to say, I would probably buy one in an instant; just because. :D

Cheers

Dual G4s in a PB would be nice, but I think with that liquid cooling stuff and the lower power but higher performing G5s (when clocked back a little), a dual G5PB is more likely someday...end ? 2005?

But how much more expensive would that be?

And the ram slots etc...maybe only a 17"...

If they do a dual, you won't need a second PM...so I wonder if they would consider a full on graphics art PB with dual g5s and a 19" or so screen...

Viv

Mar 23, 2004, 03:58 AM

aswitcher

Mar 23, 2004, 04:02 AM

You know if we assume the Apple marketing department (bless them) read this and other rumor sites for research on the cheap then I think we should all start lying! big style!

Think about it if we all say we have the money put aside (so we are not penniless students then) and we will only spend it on a Duel G5 Powerbook of at least 2ghz with 2Gb of ram and 120Gb drive.

Guess what they would recommend the sales department pony up:-)

Come on its worth a try:-)

Viv

Apple may do the occasional browse of the forums, perhaps sporadically around release dates to gage market reactions as part of their media areas work, but I wouldn't place much faith in being able to influence them on much.

Sol

Mar 23, 2004, 06:53 AM

I can wait until the G5 iBook because my Dual 800MHz G4 PowerMac is exactly what I need for DV editing. In the mean-time I could install even bigger 3.5" hard drives (there is space for four), more RAM, FW800, USB 2.0, a new AGP card, a PCI graphics card (for a 3rd and 4th display) and an iPod. The G5 chip has a long way to go before it makes a computer like mine seem slow.

Indiana Mac

Mar 23, 2004, 07:36 AM

Powerbook 15in G5 Rev B

neon

Mar 23, 2004, 08:26 AM

:D :D :D :D imacimacimacimacimac :D :D :D :D

eyelikeart

Mar 23, 2004, 09:03 AM

There was no option for "after I buy my second camera body." ;)

johnnyjibbs

Mar 23, 2004, 10:48 AM

I'll be getting a G5 PowerBook but only in around 4 years, or whenever my 12" PB dies. It's not slow for me now, so I can wait. Maybe we'll be seeing G6 PowerBooks by then.

wdlove

Mar 23, 2004, 11:37 AM

I'll probably buy a new Mac in the summer of '06. That's when the AppleCare runs out on my iBook 900 MHz G3 :D

My Applecare ran out on my G4 6 months ago. So far so good.

aswitcher

Mar 23, 2004, 11:49 AM

Well I don't want it in an XServer, I want it in a PowerBook, so clearly today is not the day I switch and get a G5...

Sparky's

Mar 23, 2004, 08:49 PM

Probably right after I max out the upgrades on my 3 year old G3-350 B&W(now sporting a G4-500 CPU 640 mb RAM, an additional 60gb internal HD, a Radeon 7000 32mb Graphics card, ethernet card, PCI card (for the Umax scanner) a LaCie DVD-R CD-R± firewire burner, a Sony Spressa CD-R burner), and can get a second mortgage LOL!! :p

I can still get a little more out of the G3 though :D