Apple Releases New iBooks

MacRumors · Jul 26, 2005, 08:51 AM

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Apple has updated their website to reflect new iBooks that have been announced today.

- New trackpad lets you scroll horizontally, vertically or pan around the screen
- Sudden Motion sensor protects the hard drive in free-fall
- Built in Bluetooth 2.0 and Airport Extreme
- iLife '05

12" 1.33GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 40GB HD, Combo Drive - $999
14" 1.42GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 60GB HD, Super Drive - $1299

Chef Medeski · 08:56 AM

Maybe if we are lucky, they will update Powerbooks to have its 512 of ram in one slot like the iBook, because what a pain in the ass to upgrade.

Still, 4200 RPM hardrives too. Forget this, I love the iBook and all, but I'm going for the powerbook. If this was apples strategy I guessed it work. The iBook's specs aren't high enough now i have to spend an extra $300.

Shasta · Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM

w00t now bring the store back online... that 12"er is MINE!

_bnkr612 · Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM

Great. Now the school kids will be happy.

Lacero · Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM

9 month wait. This is a terrible update.

iKwick7 · Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM

Eh..... so much for widescreen.

Applespider · Jul 26, 2005, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Medeski

Maybe if we are lucky, they will update Powerbooks to have its 512 of ram in one slot like the iBook, because what a pain in the ass to upgrade.

The PB's have been like that for a while.

What a boring update though - nothing very exciting at all... very minor

Over Achiever · Jul 26, 2005, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Medeski

Maybe if we are lucky, they will update Powerbooks to have its 512 of ram in one slot like the iBook, because what a pain in the ass to upgrade.

The RAM on the powerbooks aren't that hard to upgrade, it's only 3 screws to remove the memory cover.

The one RAM in one slot on the iBook is almost impossible to upgrade as it is soldered directly on the motherboard.

mgargan1 · Jul 26, 2005, 08:56 AM

so now, my 1.33GHz Powerbook only has a better graphics card... and was about $500 more. But it was still worth it at the time. I also like the keyboard much better.

KrysBaz · Jul 26, 2005, 08:57 AM

Any idea on what's happening?
Perhaps we're getting a new look store?

crazzyeddie · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Also updated is the graphics card.

ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 with 32MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM

mgargan1 · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macmaniac

New Mac Minis Too! http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html
Glad to see the iBooks got a boost!

they finally got rid of the 256MB of ram, now I might tell my dad to get one.

rdowns · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

What a boring update though - nothing very exciting at all... very minor

Come on people, I know that bashing new Apple products is an Olympic sport here but what did you expect? There is little wiggle room to update the iBooks without totally killing PowerBook sales. Given that, they did OK in my book, er, iBook.

dobbin · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

So my iBook is now officially an "old" model. I've had it for almost nine months and its been great. I'm not exactly jealous of the new models - theres not much of a spec increase to shout about is there?

Policar · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

...but the increase to 512mb of RAM is great. Both REALLY needed it and this should immediately make them seem much faster to whoever uses them.

AcousticDoc · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

radeon 9550....no one called it

keysersoze · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Widescreen shmidescreen.

What a yawner of an update.

tamtam · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

I think I will buy the 14 inch.

Chef Medeski · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

The PB's have been like that for a while.

What a boring update though - nothing very exciting at all... very minor

I thought you could only upgrade them to 1.25 GB, cause there are two sticks of 256 mb.

M@netic · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

They better update the Powerbook. The 12" ibook is now exactly the same except for the processor. Personally, I think they should've saved SMS for the pro line. Still, it doesn't justify the 50% price difference.

mad jew · Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over Achiever

The one RAM in one slot on the iBook is almost impossible to upgrade as it is soldered directly on the motherboard.

Err... The iBook has two slots at last check albeit one is soldered on, meaning they really should upgrade the 12 inch PowerBook to have 512MB soldered on and not 256MB.

derboy · Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM

apple bottled it then. Artificially weak compared to the p'books.

lovely

mgargan1 · Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over Achiever

The RAM on the powerbooks aren't that hard to upgrade, it's only 3 screws to remove the memory cover.

The one RAM in one slot on the iBook is almost impossible to upgrade as it is soldered directly on the motherboard.

it's 4 screws, not that big a deal. But it really is quite simple to upgrade the memory in a powerbook.

KindredMAC · Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM

what a *****@ss update!!!!!!
9 frickin months and no widescreen!!!!!
BAH! WHO NEEDS RUMORS! THEY DO NOTHING BUT CAUSE DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN THE BORINGNESS OF REALITY HITS!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to go take a strap to my back in the bathroom here at work for actually getting excited about this rumor.... STUPID! STUPID! HOW COULD I BE SUCH A SHEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!

ReanimationLP · Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM

Heh. 142 MHz FSB and a Radeon 9550 eh?

Minis didnt change at all really, just replaced the 256 MB chip with the 512 MB chip.

No price cuts on the Mini. Heh.

Not a big update, definitely not what that guy was going around going "WIDESCREEN IBOOKS!", but not a bad update. At least now we can have more RAM in our iBooks, and in the Minis theres more RAM so you can hold off on that RAM upgrade. Uping the RAM is probably the first thing everyone does to a Mini. And you end up with a useless 256 MB DIMM.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:51 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Releases New iBooks http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Apple has updated their website to reflect new iBooks that have been announced today. - New trackpad lets you scroll horizontally, vertically or pan around the screen - Sudden Motion sensor protects the hard drive in free-fall - Built in Bluetooth 2.0 and Airport Extreme - iLife '05 12" 1.33GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 40GB HD, Combo Drive - $999 14" 1.42GHz G4, 512MB RAM, 60GB HD, Super Drive - $1299

Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM	#2
Chef Medeski macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal, QC	Maybe if we are lucky, they will update Powerbooks to have its 512 of ram in one slot like the iBook, because what a pain in the ass to upgrade. Still, 4200 RPM hardrives too. Forget this, I love the iBook and all, but I'm going for the powerbook. If this was apples strategy I guessed it work. The iBook's specs aren't high enough now i have to spend an extra $300. Last edited by Chef Medeski : Jul 26, 2005 at 08:56 AM.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM	#3
Shasta macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upstate/Central NY	w00t now bring the store back online... that 12"er is MINE! __________________ Rev 1 Dual 1.8 G5 PowerMac / 1gig ram / 160gig and 250gig HD / Benq 20" Widescreen monitor MacBook 1.83 Core Duo

Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM	#4
_bnkr612 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago	Great. Now the school kids will be happy. __________________ My Portfolio

Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM	#6
iKwick7 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bayonne, NJ	Eh..... so much for widescreen. __________________ 24" iMac 3.06; mac cube fish tank; Stick.Jobs #7; iPhone www.bigmug.net

Jul 26, 2005, 08:53 AM	#5
Lacero macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2005	9 month wait. This is a terrible update.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:56 AM	#9
mgargan1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reston, VA	so now, my 1.33GHz Powerbook only has a better graphics card... and was about $500 more. But it was still worth it at the time. I also like the keyboard much better.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:57 AM	#10
KrysBaz macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wokingham UK	Uk store is still down Any idea on what's happening? Perhaps we're getting a new look store? __________________ We’re caught in a trap I can’t walk out; Because I love you too much baby Why can’t you see; What you’re doing to me; When you don’t believe a word I say? We can’t go on together; With suspicious minds; And we can’t build our dreams; On suspicious minds

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#11
crazzyeddie macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida, USA	Also updated is the graphics card. ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 with 32MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM __________________ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz 4GB DDR3 RAM 32GB iPod Touch

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#14
dobbin macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: England	So my iBook is now officially an "old" model. I've had it for almost nine months and its been great. I'm not exactly jealous of the new models - theres not much of a spec increase to shout about is there? __________________ the future's bright, the future's cherry and white

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#15
Policar macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2004	These updates are horrible... ...but the increase to 512mb of RAM is great. Both REALLY needed it and this should immediately make them seem much faster to whoever uses them.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#16
AcousticDoc macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2005	radeon 9550....no one called it

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#17
keysersoze macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004	Widescreen shmidescreen. What a yawner of an update. __________________ i love brits

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#18
tamtam macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2004	I think I will buy the 14 inch. __________________ tamtam My first ever Apple is a 2.5 Ghz G5 with 2.5 Gigs ram, 2x 250GB HD, 9800XT, BT keyboard & mouse.

Jul 26, 2005, 08:58 AM	#20
M@netic macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2005	Powerbooks vs ibooks They better update the Powerbook. The 12" ibook is now exactly the same except for the processor. Personally, I think they should've saved SMS for the pro line. Still, it doesn't justify the 50% price difference. __________________ ================================ Switched 3/14/05 1.5 Ghz Pb 12" 768RAM ================================

Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM	#22
derboy macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK	apple bottled it then. Artificially weak compared to the p'books. lovely

Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM	#24
KindredMAC macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003	what a *****@ss update!!!!!! 9 frickin months and no widescreen!!!!! BAH! WHO NEEDS RUMORS! THEY DO NOTHING BUT CAUSE DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN THE BORINGNESS OF REALITY HITS!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to go take a strap to my back in the bathroom here at work for actually getting excited about this rumor.... STUPID! STUPID! HOW COULD I BE SUCH A SHEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 26, 2005, 08:59 AM	#25
ReanimationLP macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the moon.	Heh. 142 MHz FSB and a Radeon 9550 eh? Minis didnt change at all really, just replaced the 256 MB chip with the 512 MB chip. No price cuts on the Mini. Heh. Not a big update, definitely not what that guy was going around going "WIDESCREEN IBOOKS!", but not a bad update. At least now we can have more RAM in our iBooks, and in the Minis theres more RAM so you can hold off on that RAM upgrade. Uping the RAM is probably the first thing everyone does to a Mini. And you end up with a useless 256 MB DIMM. __________________ Corei7 920 @ 4GHz, Radeon 4850X2 2GB, 2TB, 6GB DDR3 July 17, 2009 can't come soon enough.

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