PowerMac G5 Update?

[MacRumors]

ThinkSecret provides some more details on PowerMac G5 Updates.

According to the rumor site, the new machines should arrive in dual 2.5GHz, 2GHz and 1.8GHz models as well as an entry level single processor 1.8GHz model. ATI 9600 XT and NVidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics cards are to be offered.

ThinkSecret had warned that the bumps could be pushed back later this week. Indeed, one MacRumors source has indicated that the update may have been pushed back one day at the last minute.

[idkew]

No 3.0 ghz Steve?

[adamfilip]

awe dammit..

this sucks..

[jesuscandle]

that's a pretty good high-end boost. But, oh!, are people going to be mad about only getting to 2.5.

Additional question - would the existence of a single 1.8 preclude the G5 imac? I mean, I think they'd put single G5's in imacs and dualies in Powers...

thoughts?

[markoibook]

Hmm

I hope the Dual 1.8 is the same price as the current single 1.6...

[deputy_doofy]

Ok, here comes the obligatory but all the rumor sites originally said 2.6GHz. That's right. Start whining that you now need that 100MHz.

[dizastor]

i want one!

[Grimace]

Wait a minute - why would those be considered updates?? WE ALREADY HAVE DUAL 2.0 AND 1.8GHZ POWERMACS.

2.2
2.4
2.6

That's what makes sense.

[J-Squire]

That seems like a REALLY weird update. As far as it looks, the processors stay exactly as we have already seen them, except for adding a way faster high end 2.5GHz. You would really think that after 12 months, the whole line would get a shuffle around. I thought 2GHz would be the low end, even a single, but to keep the 1.8 as the low end after 12 months is crazy. Although I don't doubt the sources, I would be suprised with this update.

[javabear90]

this kinda sucks

[zach]

Eh, it looks okay...

All except for the frikkin graphics cards. I don't want no slow Nvidia 5200 :X

[Grimace]

Okay - think about this: What if Apple INCREASED the choices of Powermacs?

2.6 Dual (or 2.5)
2.4 Single
2.2 Single
2.0 Dual
1.8 Dual
1.8 Single

I know it's not a concept they've done before, but maybe it would help clear out more of the old processors too.

[iGary]

Translation:

No one has any idea what is about (or not about) to be released.

[arn]

sorry guys...

I guess we'll see...

arn

[keysersoze]

Originally Posted by carletonmusic

Wait a minute - why would those be considered updates?? WE ALREADY HAVE DUAL 2.0 AND 1.8GHZ POWERMACS.

Yeah, what's up with that?!? So one new machine? And they already killed a single 1.8....and now they bring it back?!?

[Savage Henry]

It's still a 25% mhz hike from last year,so it's not that bad. Just below exceptionally high and foolishly fed expectations.

[LaMerVipere]

I guess it's fine if all these models ship standard with the graphic cards listed, but obviously a BTO would be available.

If these were indeed the way the updates turn out i don't think it would spell well for something like an iMac G5 with say, single 1.8 & 2.0GHz options.

[SFNE Freak]

Wow, if this is true, its gonna be one horrible update.

[agentmouthwash]

If I were Apple, I would eliminate the 1.? GHZ from the
Powermac line. It just looks better.

Release a
2.0 Ghz
2.6 Ghz bare
2.6 Ghz fully loaded.

save the 1.6 and 1.8 for the G5 Imac.

Oh yeah and release a pro Mouse, or my "mouse" money will
continue to go to Microsoft (intellimouse optical).

[Abstract]

Those are the most ridiculous numbers I've ever seen for a yearly update. Rumour or not, they're ridiculous numbers for anybody to be throwing around.

So let me get this straight, after an entire year, Apple is still including an Nvidia 5200 in their systems? Why? Its a cheap video card that you can pick up for cheap in any computer store. The mouse probably costs more than the video card.

[mymemory]

I do not have the money any way and for what I need a dual G4 would do. There are a bunch of After Effects plugins not yet for OSX.

[klaus]

Originally Posted by keysersoze

Yeah, what's up with that?!? So one new machine? And they already killed a single 1.8....and now they bring it back?!?

Well, that's an excellent point, and besides that, thinksecret also states the 'older' models (all 3 of them) will be sold with discounted prices..

but the processor speed is the same, graphics card also (I think), so what is going to be the difference between the 2 duals 1.8 & 2.0??????

I don't think apple will announce these models, it doesn't seem right, maybe after 5 months, but not 12 months!

only time will tell I guess

[nagromme]

Oh wait, they don't. Still... don't forget to blame Apple for IBM's low G5 yields and GHz.

And don't forget to suggest that IBM's challenges are permanent, will never go away, that IBM will never compete with Intel, and Apple needs to go x86

Fun having lots of more-likely rumors this week, even if they only come a day ahead

[g30ffr3y]

i would think apple would let the airtunes airport express splash screen
last a little longer than one day...

i still wouldnt be suprised to just see the new powermacs at WWDC...

if the "update" did contain most of what we already have it would
be pretty disappointing from a company that prides itself on innovating
and suprising its loyal followers...

im not going to complain about the 3ghz promise... but i wont settle
either... its not that i even need that power... its just that ive mentally
decided that 3ghz is the magic number... anything else wouldnt be
exactly what i want so the wait continues...

maybe... since it doesnt seem like anyone really knows anything...

[Soire]

I think if these revised estimates prove to be true, we are all going to band together in an angry mob and storm Cupertino with torches and pitchforks.

Most of us want that Rev. B and have held our breaths for a whole year. 365 days of waiting and that's what we get? Say it isn't so!