New PowerMacs and More on Tuesday?

MacRumors · Apr 25, 2005, 08:04 PM

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Appleinsider reports that new PowerMacs have begun shipping to select Apple retail stores.

The upcoming PowerMacs are reported to be Dual 2.0GHz, 2.3GHz and 2.7GHz models equipped with dual-layer DVD burners.

This report is consistent with the most recent rumors on long anticipated PowerMac updates, and are expected to arrive April 26th, as recently hinted.

The web is also abuzz of extended ship times (5-7days) on eMacs and iMacs suggestive of updates.

zakatov · Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM

W00t!

sux about the CPU speed though

calyxman · Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM

Surprise!!!! .....well, not quite.

pounce · Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM

i'll be watching apple's site tomorrow.

Bradley W · 02:49 PM

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rdrr · Apr 25, 2005, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradley W

Maybe on Tuesday they'll ship mine and everybody elses copy of TIGER!

I only care about mine! Mine! MINE!!!

Blue Moon · Apr 25, 2005, 08:11 PM

I'm so FRIGGEN excited I'm about to explode!!!! http://www.codezwiz.com/modules/Foru...ew_ukliam2.gif

destroyboredom · Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM

I bought my DP 2.0 at the beginning of Dec. I'm glad I made it this long before the update. I feel good about my purchase and it would have driven me nuts to wait unti now.

It should be a nice update for those planning to buy.

SteveC · Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM

Woohoo!

I hope iMacs are announced REALLY soon (tomorrow).

runplaysleeprun · Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM

so much for 3 ghz by..... bloody ages ago, whatever it was.

GFLPraxis · Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM

w00t! The top end might not be a huge upgrade (who cares, Intel is having equal troubles, nyah nyah x86!), but it's a VERY nice upgrade for the low end. People who want a $2000 or $2500 PowerMac, now is the time to buy.

Dual layer burners, as well.

And further, this also means Stevie might have something really big saved for June. A fifth PowerMac model with dual dual core processors at $3500 perhaps? It would fit with the current lineup.

Brandon Sharitt · Apr 25, 2005, 08:13 PM

I'm holding out for the iMac and iBook updates, then I'll have to decide between those two, although I'd really like a Mac mini with a 64MB video card and 512MB RAM standard.

Duujo · Apr 25, 2005, 08:13 PM

Do iBooks get a look in anywhere here??

Even though if they were updated they'd almost catch up to the PowerBook's CPU speed, but i'm giving a friend advice to buy a mac laptop, and i've got him to hold out for Tiger so far.. i'm not sure if i should get him to wait for an iBook update...

JRM PowerPod · Apr 25, 2005, 08:16 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

If they wanted to piss us off why didn't they just release Dual 2.6GHZ's. Why does TS have to be right, hopefully these rumours are just based off what TS said, and hopefully they are wrong. (There is alot of hoping going on). I guess we'll see tomorrow.

Looks like Steve will be wearing kevlar at WWDC. No 3GHZ?

mad jew · Apr 25, 2005, 08:16 PM

Apple's finally coming to fruition after about eight months of nothing (pun not really intended). What with all these software updates, releasing Tiger and now this.

I really hope it's true.

numediaman · Apr 25, 2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GFLPraxis

And further, this also means Stevie might have something really big saved for June. A fifth PowerMac model with dual dual core processors at $3500 perhaps? It would fit with the current lineup.

What it means is that the PMs are getting a minor speed boost and updated opticals. Could this get any more boring?!

Gees, a year ago we were talking about reaching 3.0 by Spring -- maybe Summer at the latest.

HelloKitty · 08:20 PM

What is the "CPU Related Announcement" mentioned in AppleInsider's article?..It looks fishy..

Well..still hoping to see a 970MP machine..keep working, Apple!

Blue Moon · Apr 25, 2005, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duujo

Do iBooks get a look in anywhere here??

Even though if they were updated they'd almost catch up to the PowerBook's CPU speed, but i'm giving a friend advice to buy a mac laptop, and i've got him to hold out for Tiger so far.. i'm not sure if i should get him to wait for an iBook update...

iBook shipping dates, along with iMac G5's, have been given extended periods. Doesn't say anything for sure but telling your friend to hold out is pretty solid advice.

JRM PowerPod · Apr 25, 2005, 08:21 PM

New Powermac's in T-13hours

The store always updates at around 11-12:00 Melbourne (aus) time

SeRgIo_42 · Apr 25, 2005, 08:21 PM

Well...it is nice to hear about upgrades but they
still out of my next purchase...anything
above 1800 is out of range...at least until another
renegotiation with my wife

Bradley W · 02:48 PM

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Josh396 · Apr 25, 2005, 08:26 PM

Any chance these dual layer burners will make it into the iMac?

JRM PowerPod · Apr 25, 2005, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloKitty

What is the "CPU Related Announcement" mentioned in AppleInsider's article?..It looks fishy..

Well..still hoping to see a 970MP machine..keep working, Apple!

Good pickup, my faith is restored, slightly. I still want a Dual Core too. Don't know how much faster it would really be, but it's the POWER line and both POWER lines need soome POWER right now.

I'm going out on the weakest limb on the tree saying

Dual Dual Core 2.7GHZ 1gb 250GB X800 256(AGP) $2999
Dual Dual Core 2.3GHZ 512mb 160GB 6600 128(AGP) $2399
Dual Core 2.0GHZ 512mb 80GB 9600 128(AGP) $1799

DEATH TO THE SINGLE CORE FANBOYS

Bear · Apr 25, 2005, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh396

Any chance these dual layer burners will make it into the iMac?

Probably at some point, possibly with the next update. Apple has been pretty good about keeping the burner technology moving along in each product line.

~Shard~ · Apr 25, 2005, 08:29 PM

Good to see the updates are coming, but a minimal speed increase and dual layers drives isn't much to get excited about. I guess it depends how Apple prices them.

I'm holding out for iBook updates once Tiger is out and shipping - I think we'll see all these updated systems (PowerMacs, iBooks, eMacs, iMacs) in the near future, and they are being held back so that they can ship with Tiger.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:04 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New PowerMacs and More on Tuesday? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Appleinsider reports that new PowerMacs have begun shipping to select Apple retail stores. The upcoming PowerMacs are reported to be Dual 2.0GHz, 2.3GHz and 2.7GHz models equipped with dual-layer DVD burners. This report is consistent with the most recent rumors on long anticipated PowerMac updates, and are expected to arrive April 26th, as recently hinted. The web is also abuzz of extended ship times (5-7days) on eMacs and iMacs suggestive of updates.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM	#3
calyxman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2005	Surprise!!!! .....well, not quite. __________________ +iBook Surgery before and after. iBook G3 600 Mhz/640 MB RAM, PC 100/20 GB 5400 rpm Seagate Momentus/OS 9.2.2, OS 10.4.9

Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM	#4
pounce macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2004	i'll be watching apple's site tomorrow. __________________ cheers, paul pounce international www.paperstreetaudio.com

Apr 25, 2005, 08:07 PM	#5
Bradley W macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004	_ Last edited by Bradley W : May 22, 2008 at 02:49 PM.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:11 PM	#7
Blue Moon macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles	I'm so FRIGGEN excited I'm about to explode!!!! http://www.codezwiz.com/modules/Foru...ew_ukliam2.gif __________________ Dual 2.7GHz PowerPC G5 • 2GB SDRAM - 2x1GB • 2x400GB Serial ATA - 7200rpm • ATI Radeon 9650 w/256MB DDR SDRAM • 23" Apple Cinema HD Display • 16x SuperDrive double-layer •

Apr 25, 2005, 08:05 PM	#2
zakatov macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Florida	W00t! sux about the CPU speed though

Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM	#8
destroyboredom macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002	I bought my DP 2.0 at the beginning of Dec. I'm glad I made it this long before the update. I feel good about my purchase and it would have driven me nuts to wait unti now. It should be a nice update for those planning to buy. __________________ iMac 2.93 w/ 4850 \| 80GB iPod Classic \| 8GB iPhone

Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM	#9
SteveC macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2003	Woohoo! I hope iMacs are announced REALLY soon (tomorrow). __________________ Never ask a guy what kind of computer he drives. If he's a Mac user, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him? Proud Apple fan since 1991

Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM	#10
runplaysleeprun macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago, IL	so much for 3 ghz by..... bloody ages ago, whatever it was. __________________ Hack Pro Intel Core 2 Quad 3.1ghz 4gb running 10.6, Macbook 2Ghz 2Gb, Dell Mini 9 running 10.5.6 8 gig iPhone 3G My Irish Band www.curoiband.com

Apr 25, 2005, 08:12 PM	#11
GFLPraxis macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2004	w00t! The top end might not be a huge upgrade (who cares, Intel is having equal troubles, nyah nyah x86!), but it's a VERY nice upgrade for the low end. People who want a $2000 or $2500 PowerMac, now is the time to buy. Dual layer burners, as well. And further, this also means Stevie might have something really big saved for June. A fifth PowerMac model with dual dual core processors at $3500 perhaps? It would fit with the current lineup.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:13 PM	#12
Brandon Sharitt macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Osan AB, Korea	I'm holding out for the iMac and iBook updates, then I'll have to decide between those two, although I'd really like a Mac mini with a 64MB video card and 512MB RAM standard. __________________ A computer without a Microsoft operating system is like a dog without bricks tied to its head. My Blog Junetech ConfusedYeti

Apr 25, 2005, 08:13 PM	#13
Duujo macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne	? Do iBooks get a look in anywhere here?? Even though if they were updated they'd almost catch up to the PowerBook's CPU speed, but i'm giving a friend advice to buy a mac laptop, and i've got him to hold out for Tiger so far.. i'm not sure if i should get him to wait for an iBook update...

Apr 25, 2005, 08:16 PM	#14
JRM PowerPod macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outback Australia	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! If they wanted to piss us off why didn't they just release Dual 2.6GHZ's. Why does TS have to be right, hopefully these rumours are just based off what TS said, and hopefully they are wrong. (There is alot of hoping going on). I guess we'll see tomorrow. Looks like Steve will be wearing kevlar at WWDC. No 3GHZ? __________________ RETIRED MY LAST POWERBOOK EVER. (weeps) QUADG5, 2GHZBLKMB, PBOF12INCHES, 30gbvid, 2gbnano, 40gbphoto, 1gbshuffle, 20"ACD, K800i,I'll stop now

Apr 25, 2005, 08:16 PM	#15
mad jew Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia	Apple's finally coming to fruition after about eight months of nothing (pun not really intended). What with all these software updates, releasing Tiger and now this. I really hope it's true. __________________ Some things are better mad...

Apr 25, 2005, 08:18 PM	#17
HelloKitty macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manchester, NH	What is the "CPU Related Announcement" mentioned in AppleInsider's article?..It looks fishy.. Well..still hoping to see a 970MP machine..keep working, Apple! Last edited by HelloKitty : Apr 25, 2005 at 08:20 PM.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:21 PM	#19
JRM PowerPod macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outback Australia	New Powermac's in T-13hours The store always updates at around 11-12:00 Melbourne (aus) time __________________ RETIRED MY LAST POWERBOOK EVER. (weeps) QUADG5, 2GHZBLKMB, PBOF12INCHES, 30gbvid, 2gbnano, 40gbphoto, 1gbshuffle, 20"ACD, K800i,I'll stop now

Apr 25, 2005, 08:21 PM	#20
SeRgIo_42 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2004	Well...it is nice to hear about upgrades but they still out of my next purchase...anything above 1800 is out of range...at least until another renegotiation with my wife

Apr 25, 2005, 08:23 PM	#21
Bradley W macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004	_ Last edited by Bradley W : May 22, 2008 at 02:48 PM.

Apr 25, 2005, 08:26 PM	#22
Josh396 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria/Chicago, IL	Any chance these dual layer burners will make it into the iMac?

Apr 25, 2005, 08:29 PM	#25
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Good to see the updates are coming, but a minimal speed increase and dual layers drives isn't much to get excited about. I guess it depends how Apple prices them. I'm holding out for iBook updates once Tiger is out and shipping - I think we'll see all these updated systems (PowerMacs, iBooks, eMacs, iMacs) in the near future, and they are being held back so that they can ship with Tiger. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

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