tekmoe said:that is actually dated from last year. =)
The sad thing is, that rumor from last year was predicting a 1.8 Ghz for the 17'', and we're all waiting around a year later for the possibility of getting a 1.7!! We sure are desperate.
tekmoe said:that is actually dated from last year. =)
NewbieNerd said:The sad thing is, that rumor from last year was predicting a 1.8 Ghz for the 17'', and we're all waiting around a year later for the possibility of getting a 1.7!! We sure are desperate.
As well as support for up to 1.5 Gb of RAM, if the ibook can have it, the powerbooks SHOULD...tekmoe said:i guess one positive outlook to all of this is we will, without a doubt, get dual layer superdrives. i am 100% sure on this. if mac mini's can have 'em, powerbooks will DEFINITELY have them.
lalcan said:/* Still feeling embarrassed about the 2004 powerbook rumor link */
If you are correct that Freescale only just started full production of the 7448 chip, it will probably be weeks before the chip reaches mass availability. I am not saying that you are not correct that this chip will find its way into the next revision of the Powerbook, in fact I assume that you are correct. However, for all those people that are hoping for a new Powerbook in the next few days, this is very bad news. New Powerbooks at the end of October?JoeBeCrazy said:I know this for sure because Freescale is starting their full production of the MPC7448 chip this week.
I doubt the webcam, as that would require a chassis upgrade and I think apple plan on that to coincide with the Intel switch. Sony did some laptops the other year with integrated webcams and they weren't that popular, but since the new PoerBook design team have got ex-Sony designers working on them, they may just resurrect the idea when we do get the first batch of x86 PowerBooks.JoeBeCrazy said:the KICK: Usually Apple releases a functional update rather than just a speed update. I'm guessing that Apple will do a integrated webcam or something. or some technology about the trackpad to do a 2nd click.
Great, this might coincide with MacExpo in London on 27th-29th October, (and I'm going down there on the Friday).ariechel said:However, for all those people that are hoping for a new Powerbook in the next few days, this is very bad news. New Powerbooks at the end of October?
So a few people have said. I am still a little sceptical though, especially if they have only just gone into full production of the 7448 chips. They might announce them next week, but I would doubt you'll see any/many until late October to November. You might even see one more revision in next February/March and then it will be the intel PowerBooks on their way.CmdrLaForge said:Hi guys,
here is what I think: my guess is that we see new Powerbooks next tuesday Oct 4th. Why? Here is why: Apple just sold through their second hand store tons of current PBs for a very nice price (-20% discount) The second hand store is open every day until Oct 3th. That's why I think the new PBs will appear next week.
Sorry to be so sceptic, but how do you know that Freescale is starting their full production of the MPC7448 this week?JoeBeCrazy said:I'm really going to jump on the next upgrade because of the 1MB L2 cache and 200mhz bus. I know this for sure because Freescale is starting their full production of the MPC7448 chip this week.
Perdix said:I've given up waiting and just ordered my 15" PB - hence Apple are bound to provide an update next week. But I was worried that I was starting to become addicted to this thread, and decided that the madness had to stop.
turbojugend said:It wont stop. I ordered over a week ago, and I'm still addicted to the thread, hopin' that I'll automatically get a new one instead of the febuary 15".
turbojugend said:Being an Apple fan is sort of like a sub-religious thing, innit? Faith and hope is a big part of it.
neoxion said:PowerBook G4 Overview
Oct 1, 2005 ( Sat ) 11:00 AM Eastern
Light. Thin. Powerful. Come hear about the new Powerbook G4.
What do you think about the word "NEW"?
steve_hill4 said:So a few people have said. I am still a little sceptical though, especially if they have only just gone into full production of the 7448 chips. They might announce them next week, but I would doubt you'll see any/many until late October to November. You might even see one more revision in next February/March and then it will be the intel PowerBooks on their way.
KA2357 said:Yes, you don't find PC users as fervent in their loyalty and wants. It's a curious phenomenon... however part of it may be the result that Apple is a monopoly unto itself.
I, too, am waiting anxiously for the PowerBook update.