Amazon Listing for Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac

MacRumors · 09:13 AM

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With previous rumors already pointing to tuesday or wednesday for a release of new powermacs, Amazon.com appears to have let the cat out of the bag early by posting a listing for a Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac.

Apple's online store and hardware listing pages remain unchanged as of yet.

Amazon specs include:
Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger
Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors
512 MB of DDR SDRAM
250 GB hard drive
16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW)

myapplseedshurt · 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

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With previous rumors already pointing to today for a release of new powermacs, Amazon.com appears to have let the cat out of the bag early by posting a listing for a Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac.

Apple's online store and hardware listing pages remain unchanged as of yet.

I knew this was coming, couldn't say anything due to NDA

broken_keyboard · 09:16 AM

Features:

Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger
Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors
512 MB of DDR SDRAM
250 GB hard drive
16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW)

Edit: Compare with current 2.5:

Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5
512MB DDR400 SDRAM
160GB Serial ATA
8x SuperDrive

Not much of an improvement really. Tiger is the best thing.

macbaseball · Apr 26, 2005, 09:09 AM

That's very cool. Hopefully there are more announcements to come. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

AoWolf · Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM

Apple will be pissed...and so will the duel core people. Oh well faster is better.

johnnowak · Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM

Yes yes yes... but what graphics card?

Josh396 · Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM

Well it's good to see a dual layer burner at x16 speed but so much for the dual core. I really wasn't expecting to see dual core Power Macs released on a Tuesday. I would think this is something Jobs would love to show of at a keynote. Maybe at WWDC they'll add a Dual Core Dual Processor to the top of the line.

cosmoed · Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 AM

Come on iMac...

supergod · Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 AM

How about price? They need to get the price on those suckers down fast.

MustardMan · Apr 26, 2005, 09:13 AM

I'm disappointed that the update is nothing groundbreaking, but I've been holding off a PM purchase hoping for a little bit more for my money. The dual layer drive will be a nice touch for me.

Honestly, I'm glad we've got some decent evidence to put the "I bet we get dual cores this week" fantasies to rest.

sinisterdesign · Apr 26, 2005, 09:14 AM

Features:

Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger - given
Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors - meh
512 MB of DDR SDRAM - w/e
250 GB hard drive - nice
16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW) - nice

i think i'm most excited about that hard drive & that's kinda sad... :^\

~Shard~ · Apr 26, 2005, 09:14 AM

I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with this "marginal" upgrade, but what can you do. The DL drive is nice to see at least.

If Steve doesn't have 3 GHz+ ready for WWDC though some people are going to be really pissed....

myapplseedshurt · Apr 26, 2005, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergod

How about price? They need to get the price on those suckers down fast.

$2994.99. but if you apply for a credit card, you get $30 off

ASP272 · Apr 26, 2005, 09:16 AM

Stupid Amazon.com! Thanks!

iJaz · Apr 26, 2005, 09:16 AM

How did any one find that computer? I can't find it even when I am searching for it! (Yes, it works when I follow the link.)

~Shard~ · Apr 26, 2005, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myapplseedshurt

$2994.99. but if you apply for a credit card, you get $30 off

Oooh, what a deal!

adamfilip · Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM

Ah what a CROK!

This is the worst Powermac update ever

Platform · Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM

Good........well let's see tomrrow

aussie_geek · Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM

Good to see!

I am also a little dissapointed with the price and the lack of information by Amazon. Where did you find this link? I have searched amazon using their search system and it doesn't show up?

And what about the other models?

aussie_geek

nospleen · Apr 26, 2005, 09:19 AM

This update is hilarious, they did not even drop the price!! (on amazon anyway.) I could go for 2399 for the dual 2.7, but 2.999!! No thanks...

Chaywa · Apr 26, 2005, 09:19 AM

I'd just like to point out to all the people complaining about modest speed increases that my Rev. A dual 2.0 ghz G5 has been going strong for a year and a half having every kind of processor hungry video thrown at it (dv up to HD).
I understand the desire for apple products to improve and get better and faster but the people who talk about the G5 line as if it is hobbled aren't using one on a daily basis I think. I'm happy for those about to get a dual 2.7, it can only be an improvement on mine which is a stunning machine.

propropro · Apr 26, 2005, 09:20 AM

It seems they are not releasing them today:
From Amazon.com

Quote:

Date first available at Amazon: April 27, 2005

Dont Hurt Me · Apr 26, 2005, 09:20 AM

A years wait for this? come on.

WoofJoe · Apr 26, 2005, 09:20 AM

Apple continues its long tradition of holding out on memory, despite top-line pricing. Way to bravely thumb your nose at the market, Apple.

While we're at it, how about a 400GB hard drive and 6800 GT standard on the $3,000 PowerMac? Perhaps that would ease the sting of over promised and under delivered CPUs.

A man can dream...now get my credit card!

topgunn · Apr 26, 2005, 09:21 AM

That clears up a question I had about pricing. So no dual PM for $1,499. I wonder if the 2.7GHz is air-cooled.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:06 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Amazon Listing for Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif With previous rumors already pointing to tuesday or wednesday for a release of new powermacs, Amazon.com appears to have let the cat out of the bag early by posting a listing for a Dual 2.7 Ghz PowerMac. Apple's online store and hardware listing pages remain unchanged as of yet. Amazon specs include: Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors 512 MB of DDR SDRAM 250 GB hard drive 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW) Last edited by Mudbug : Apr 26, 2005 at 09:13 AM.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:09 AM	#3
broken_keyboard Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Secret Moon base	Features: Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors 512 MB of DDR SDRAM 250 GB hard drive 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW) Edit: Compare with current 2.5: Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 512MB DDR400 SDRAM 160GB Serial ATA 8x SuperDrive Not much of an improvement really. Tiger is the best thing. Last edited by broken_keyboard : Apr 26, 2005 at 09:16 AM.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:09 AM	#4
macbaseball macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California	That's very cool. Hopefully there are more announcements to come. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ Power Mac G5 2.3 GHz, 2.5 gigs of RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, and a ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB video card. Apple 20 inch Display Running 1680x1050 512 MB iPod Shuffle Airport Extreme Base Station 2 Airport Expresses

Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM	#5
AoWolf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Daytona Beach	Apple will be pissed...and so will the duel core people. Oh well faster is better. __________________ I do not exist 1.6 Ghz. MacBook Air

Apr 26, 2005, 09:13 AM	#10
MustardMan macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2005	finally I'm disappointed that the update is nothing groundbreaking, but I've been holding off a PM purchase hoping for a little bit more for my money. The dual layer drive will be a nice touch for me. Honestly, I'm glad we've got some decent evidence to put the "I bet we get dual cores this week" fantasies to rest.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM	#6
johnnowak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, New York	Yes yes yes... but what graphics card?

Apr 26, 2005, 09:10 AM	#7
Josh396 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria/Chicago, IL	Well it's good to see a dual layer burner at x16 speed but so much for the dual core. I really wasn't expecting to see dual core Power Macs released on a Tuesday. I would think this is something Jobs would love to show of at a keynote. Maybe at WWDC they'll add a Dual Core Dual Processor to the top of the line.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 AM	#8
cosmoed macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2005	Come on iMac...

Apr 26, 2005, 09:12 AM	#9
supergod macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto	How about price? They need to get the price on those suckers down fast.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:14 AM	#11
sinisterdesign macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: atlanta	Features: Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger - given Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors - meh 512 MB of DDR SDRAM - w/e 250 GB hard drive - nice 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW) - nice i think i'm most excited about that hard drive & that's kinda sad... :^\ __________________ DESKTOP \| dual 3GHz Mac Pro & 30" Cinema Display LAPTOP \| 2.4GHz 15" Macbook Pro iTHINGS \| 32GB iPhone, 80GB iPod

Apr 26, 2005, 09:14 AM	#12
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with this "marginal" upgrade, but what can you do. The DL drive is nice to see at least. If Steve doesn't have 3 GHz+ ready for WWDC though some people are going to be really pissed.... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Apr 26, 2005, 09:16 AM	#14
ASP272 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	Stupid Amazon.com! Thanks! __________________ "It was a bug, Dave."

Apr 26, 2005, 09:16 AM	#15
iJaz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004	How did any one find that computer? I can't find it even when I am searching for it! (Yes, it works when I follow the link.) __________________ Home: PM G5 2.3 GHz 4.5 GB RAM, 20" ACD, 1G 512 MB and 2G 1GB Shuffle, 4 GB nano RED, 80 GB iPod, iPhone 3G S⃣ 32 GB Black. Work: MacBook C2D 2.0 GHz 4GB RAM

Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM	#17
adamfilip macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: burlington, Ontario canada	Ah what a CROK! This is the worst Powermac update ever __________________ PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0, 3gb Ram,74gb Raptor,1.5TB Seagate,Canon 40D DSLR,Dell 24" LCD, Epson 1660 scan, Wacom,

Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM	#18
Platform macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2004	Good........well let's see tomrrow __________________ Aluminium Macbook \| 20" iMac G5 (iSight)

Apr 26, 2005, 09:18 AM	#19
aussie_geek macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney Australia	Thumbs up!! Good to see! I am also a little dissapointed with the price and the lack of information by Amazon. Where did you find this link? I have searched amazon using their search system and it doesn't show up? And what about the other models? aussie_geek __________________ PCgame rig 3GHz core 2 3GB ram 8800GTX VISTA Sony VAIO SR 16GN -3 GB ram VISTA Mac Pro 2.66 GHz 4Gb X1900XT MacBook Pro 15.4 inch 2.16GHz

Apr 26, 2005, 09:19 AM	#20
nospleen macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas	This update is hilarious, they did not even drop the price!! (on amazon anyway.) I could go for 2399 for the dual 2.7, but 2.999!! No thanks... __________________ 20" iMac / 8GB iPhone 3G

Apr 26, 2005, 09:19 AM	#21
Chaywa macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Athens, OH	I'd just like to point out to all the people complaining about modest speed increases that my Rev. A dual 2.0 ghz G5 has been going strong for a year and a half having every kind of processor hungry video thrown at it (dv up to HD). I understand the desire for apple products to improve and get better and faster but the people who talk about the G5 line as if it is hobbled aren't using one on a daily basis I think. I'm happy for those about to get a dual 2.7, it can only be an improvement on mine which is a stunning machine.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:20 AM	#23
Dont Hurt Me macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	A years wait for this? come on. __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.

Apr 26, 2005, 09:20 AM	#24
WoofJoe macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2005	Apple's Memory Hold Out Apple continues its long tradition of holding out on memory, despite top-line pricing. Way to bravely thumb your nose at the market, Apple. While we're at it, how about a 400GB hard drive and 6800 GT standard on the $3,000 PowerMac? Perhaps that would ease the sting of over promised and under delivered CPUs. A man can dream...now get my credit card!

Apr 26, 2005, 09:21 AM	#25
topgunn macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas	That clears up a question I had about pricing. So no dual PM for $1,499. I wonder if the 2.7GHz is air-cooled.

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