Apple Pro Machines -- Still Coming?

MacRumors · Mar 29, 2004, 01:32 PM

Appleinsider claims that according to their sources, the 'Brilliant Savings' promotion does not indicate that PowerMac/Display updates are delayed.

According to the site, the June end date for that promotion simply corresponds with Apple's 3rd Fiscal Quarter.

As previously reported, we have received information that Apple is in the process of prepping new products for release.

a9mike · 02:21 PM

agreed - soon - not later - they HAVE to. period - done - deal

edit: NOT a newbie - more of a lurker - 2 years+

dukemeiser · Mar 29, 2004, 01:34 PM

If they don't, Steve will have a hard time keeping his promise of 3 Ghz.

stoid · Mar 29, 2004, 01:34 PM

I was hoping we wouldn't have to wait THAT long!!

JohnGillilan · Mar 29, 2004, 01:36 PM

This Tuesday is as good a time as any -- although I guess I could just settle for another wireless mouse firmware update. That one got my adrenaline pumpin'!!!

Downdivx · Mar 29, 2004, 01:40 PM

I'm just hoping for something by NAB!

Powermac G5 3.0GHz running FCP5!

W

andyduncan · Mar 29, 2004, 01:43 PM

I'm sure this has been mentioned before but maybe the promotion is intended more to reduce the inventory of Cinema HD displays rather than that of the G5s. It doesn't list G5 part numbers in the promotion details, although that might not mean much.

Mr.Hey · Mar 29, 2004, 01:55 PM

I hope it is true. After such a long and torturous period of time with no updates -- not even a hint -- to be asked to wait even longer, is insanity!.

<insane rant>
I want my G5 3 Ghz PowerMac with the 30" Cinema display, and I want it now!!!. </insane rant>

If anyone needs me I'll be in the corner in the fetal position with both eye's on my wristwatch.

This site is misleading, it claims zero post but when I clicked the link, several people have already posted!. I wanted to be the first.

freddiecable · Mar 29, 2004, 03:10 PM

LOL

brilliant irony there - love it

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGillilan

This Tuesday is as good a time as any -- although I guess I could just settle for another wireless mouse firmware update. That one got my adrenaline pumpin'!!!

zelman · Mar 29, 2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGillilan

This Tuesday is as good a time as any -- although I guess I could just settle for another wireless mouse firmware update. That one got my adrenaline pumpin'!!!

lol

Jackk · Mar 29, 2004, 01:39 PM

I think Apple is forced to release new revisions before the 3Ghz model. Q2 sales will look terrible if they do nothing when everyones is waiting for new machines.

Sonofhaig · Mar 29, 2004, 01:36 PM

I think we'll be seeing new product soon. I really don't believe this will be too long a dry spell....

wrldwzrd89 · Mar 29, 2004, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonofhaig

I think we'll be seeing new product soon. I really don't believe this will be too long a dry spell....

I certainly hope so too...even though I'm not in the market for a G5 right now. I will be buying a new machine in 2007 (I bought my iMac G4 in Jan 2004); I'd like to see what comes out between now and then so I know what to expect.

ionas · Mar 29, 2004, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrldwzrd89

I certainly hope so too...even though I'm not in the market for a G5 right now. I will be buying a new machine in 2007 (I bought my iMac G4 in Jan 2004); I'd like to see what comes out between now and then so I know what to expect.

this stuff here wont tell you anything. =)

ThomasJefferson · Mar 29, 2004, 06:14 PM

An unscientific - lazy mans - check at MacMall indicates the following
PowerMac 1.6 = 715 Units in Stock
PowerMac 1.8 = 1514 Units in Stock
PowerMac 2.0 = 1083 Units in Stock

Before you whine and pout because this is information you don't want to hear, (plenty available) I said it was an unscientific check.

Not what I want either.

aswitcher · Mar 29, 2004, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasJefferson

An unscientific - lazy mans - check at MacMall indicates the following
PowerMac 1.6 = 715 Units in Stock
PowerMac 1.8 = 1514 Units in Stock
PowerMac 2.0 = 1083 Units in Stock

Before you whine and pout because this is information you don't want to hear, (plenty available) I said it was an unscientific check.

Not what I want either.

Enough for 3 months

Zaty · Mar 29, 2004, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonofhaig

I think we'll be seeing new product soon. I really don't believe this will be too long a dry spell....

The announced dry spell could be due to the fact that tomorrow is going to be Super Tuesday with lots of upgrades. But honestly, I think there will only be one update tomorrow: iMovie 4.0.1

sethypoo · Mar 29, 2004, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaty

The announced dry spell could be due to the fact that tomorrow is going to be Super Tuesday with lots of upgrades. But honestly, I think there will only be one update tomorrow: iMovie 4.0.1

Which I will welcome with open arms.

rubbergorilla · Mar 29, 2004, 01:48 PM

What you guys are missing is in the fine print. This isn't a promotion to get rid of G5 stock as much as it's a promo to get rid of Cinema Display stock.

Read the fine print, this offer is good with "ANY G5". Usually these promos specify that it's only applicable to certain Apple model numbers (MxxxxLL/A), but this one doesn't.

What this tells me is G5's will POSSIBLY be announced before the end of this promo, because Apple has covered their bases by not locking themselves into only certain models.

Photorun · Mar 29, 2004, 01:50 PM

Good point RG. Sooner good. Later BAD, REALLY REALLY BAD!

pgwalsh · Mar 29, 2004, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubbergorilla

What you guys are missing is in the fine print. This isn't a promotion to get rid of G5 stock as much as it's a promo to get rid of Cinema Display stock.

Read the fine print, this offer is good with "ANY G5". Usually these promos specify that it's only applicable to certain Apple model numbers (MxxxxLL/A), but this one doesn't.

What this tells me is G5's will POSSIBLY be announced before the end of this promo, because Apple has covered their bases by not locking themselves into only certain models.

Right and maybe they're deciding to release new displays before the promo ends or at WWDC. Either way they're coverd by listing the model number of the display...

javabear90 · Mar 29, 2004, 01:51 PM

well... I guess I'll have to wait.... 4 tuesdays later.... the next tuesday will surely be a new revision....

agreenster · Mar 29, 2004, 01:54 PM

Why do I feel like I'm on a see-saw?

PowerMac updates imminent...

Nope. Wait till July

PowerMac updates imminent...

Nope. They'll update iMacs first

PowerMac updates imminent....

I think I'm gonna barf.

Falleron · Mar 29, 2004, 01:56 PM

Well, the build times on powermacs here in the UK is 5-7 days. It went up from 1-2 days at the end of last week. I believe something is happening.

rdowns · Mar 29, 2004, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agreenster

Why do I feel like I'm on a see-saw?

PowerMac updates imminent...

Nope. Wait till July

PowerMac updates imminent...

Nope. They'll update iMacs first

PowerMac updates imminent....

I think I'm gonna barf.

Make sure to do it into a plastic bag. No reason Apple should be the only one selling regurgitated technology.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:32 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Pro Machines -- Still Coming? Appleinsider claims that according to their sources, the 'Brilliant Savings' promotion does not indicate that PowerMac/Display updates are delayed. According to the site, the June end date for that promotion simply corresponds with Apple's 3rd Fiscal Quarter. As previously reported, we have received information that Apple is in the process of prepping new products for release.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:34 PM	#2
a9mike macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2003	agreed - soon - not later - they HAVE to. period - done - deal edit: NOT a newbie - more of a lurker - 2 years+ Last edited by Mudbug : Mar 29, 2004 at 02:21 PM.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:34 PM	#4
stoid macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So long, and thanks for all the fish!	I was hoping we wouldn't have to wait THAT long!! __________________ Get Salted!

Mar 29, 2004, 01:36 PM	#5
JohnGillilan macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles	This Tuesday is as good a time as any -- although I guess I could just settle for another wireless mouse firmware update. That one got my adrenaline pumpin'!!! __________________ "If you've got beef, eat a porkchop." -- Coolio

Mar 29, 2004, 01:40 PM	#6
Downdivx macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC	Before NAB! I'm just hoping for something by NAB! Powermac G5 3.0GHz running FCP5! W

Mar 29, 2004, 01:34 PM	#3
dukemeiser macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Iowa	If they don't, Steve will have a hard time keeping his promise of 3 Ghz.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:43 PM	#7
andyduncan macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003	I'm sure this has been mentioned before but maybe the promotion is intended more to reduce the inventory of Cinema HD displays rather than that of the G5s. It doesn't list G5 part numbers in the promotion details, although that might not mean much.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:55 PM	#8
Mr.Hey macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002	I hope it is true. After such a long and torturous period of time with no updates -- not even a hint -- to be asked to wait even longer, is insanity!. <insane rant> I want my G5 3 Ghz PowerMac with the 30" Cinema display, and I want it now!!!. </insane rant> If anyone needs me I'll be in the corner in the fetal position with both eye's on my wristwatch. This site is misleading, it claims zero post but when I clicked the link, several people have already posted!. I wanted to be the first.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:39 PM	#11
Jackk macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2003	I think Apple is forced to release new revisions before the 3Ghz model. Q2 sales will look terrible if they do nothing when everyones is waiting for new machines.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:36 PM	#12
Sonofhaig macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenvale, NY	I think we'll be seeing new product soon. I really don't believe this will be too long a dry spell.... __________________

Mar 29, 2004, 06:14 PM	#15
ThomasJefferson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia	An unscientific - lazy mans - check at MacMall indicates the following PowerMac 1.6 = 715 Units in Stock PowerMac 1.8 = 1514 Units in Stock PowerMac 2.0 = 1083 Units in Stock Before you whine and pout because this is information you don't want to hear, (plenty available) I said it was an unscientific check. Not what I want either. __________________ Currently in a committed relationship with my Gitzo 3540LS

Mar 29, 2004, 01:48 PM	#19
rubbergorilla macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2003	What you guys are missing is in the fine print. This isn't a promotion to get rid of G5 stock as much as it's a promo to get rid of Cinema Display stock. Read the fine print, this offer is good with "ANY G5". Usually these promos specify that it's only applicable to certain Apple model numbers (MxxxxLL/A), but this one doesn't. What this tells me is G5's will POSSIBLY be announced before the end of this promo, because Apple has covered their bases by not locking themselves into only certain models.

Mar 29, 2004, 01:50 PM	#20
Photorun Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NYC	Good point RG. Sooner good. Later BAD, REALLY REALLY BAD!

Mar 29, 2004, 01:51 PM	#22
javabear90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX	well... I guess I'll have to wait.... 4 tuesdays later.... the next tuesday will surely be a new revision.... __________________ My website Nikon D200, D70, 70-200mm VR, 18-200 VR, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm, 12-24mm. Maxed out 15" MBP

Mar 29, 2004, 01:54 PM	#23
agreenster macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2001	Why do I feel like I'm on a see-saw? PowerMac updates imminent... Nope. Wait till July PowerMac updates imminent... Nope. They'll update iMacs first PowerMac updates imminent.... I think I'm gonna barf. __________________ www.willanimateforfood.net

Mar 29, 2004, 01:56 PM	#24
Falleron macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: UK	Well, the build times on powermacs here in the UK is 5-7 days. It went up from 1-2 days at the end of last week. I believe something is happening.

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