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Apple PowerBook and iBook Updates - Next Week?
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pigwin32 said:
They will not make the the 15" screen go to that high a resolution. The 20" Display doesn't even go that high.
does anyone find it a bit odd that appleinsider was able to provide exact model numbers...i think theyre holding out on us 
Ok here is my question for the ones who knows, do we have any hope in get something like a tablet pc... called the itablet, i do not care, but I been tempted to get one, I think can be practical for me, no more palm, only my tablet.... other days i dream with a new newton.... that is going to make me run to the store... for a tablet mac I will drive
Something's missing....
There's something wrong here. A kind of vacuum...
Omigod, where are the trolls???
DHM? BigSpoon? 17-inch? I hope they haven't been kidnapped!
There's something wrong here. A kind of vacuum...
Omigod, where are the trolls???
DHM? BigSpoon? 17-inch? I hope they haven't been kidnapped!
pigwin32 said:
Mmm. Tasty. Wish I knew how far the G5PBs were off so if this comes true I won't be torn in two...
this thread got started only 4 hours ago and its already hitting 100, i dread looking at this tomorow
I wouldn't touch a first generation g5 powerbook with a ten foot pole. It's inevitable that they're going to have problems.Ja Di ksw said:
Bhennies said:
Really? Why? You don't think they have learn't there lessons last year with powerbook problems?
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
Well, I placed an order for the 12 inch iBook last week. The initial "shipped on or before date" was 13 April, but they sent me an email that night saying that I should not expect shipment until 21 April! I custom configured my purchase, so this might be one of the causes for delays, BUT, I read that delays on iBooks were standard from the Apple Store at the moment. Not sure what this means, but I don't want to get screwed by imminent releases of new iBooks! If they put a 933 in the 12 inch model, I would rather have that. I compared the 800 and 933 models side by side at a CompUSA, and the speed difference was very noticeable! If they also plan to reduce the price of the bottom end iBook ($999), and then offer a total of 4 iBook configs (933 MHz - 12 inch, 1 Ghz 12 inch, 1 GHz 14 inch, 1.25 GHz 14 inch ??????), then I would prob spring for the 1 GHz 12 inch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially if it was near the same price as the iBook I am currently waiting for.
Rumors are rumors, but, the "Buyer's Guide" says we should expect updates very soon, and then now this news today...I would rather wait it out a week (since I have to anyways!). I am calling to cancel my current order tomorrow.
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Well, I placed an order for the 12 inch iBook last week. The initial "shipped on or before date" was 13 April, but they sent me an email that night saying that I should not expect shipment until 21 April! I custom configured my purchase, so this might be one of the causes for delays, BUT, I read that delays on iBooks were standard from the Apple Store at the moment. Not sure what this means, but I don't want to get screwed by imminent releases of new iBooks! If they put a 933 in the 12 inch model, I would rather have that. I compared the 800 and 933 models side by side at a CompUSA, and the speed difference was very noticeable! If they also plan to reduce the price of the bottom end iBook ($999), and then offer a total of 4 iBook configs (933 MHz - 12 inch, 1 Ghz 12 inch, 1 GHz 14 inch, 1.25 GHz 14 inch ??????), then I would prob spring for the 1 GHz 12 inch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially if it was near the same price as the iBook I am currently waiting for.
Rumors are rumors, but, the "Buyer's Guide" says we should expect updates very soon, and then now this news today...I would rather wait it out a week (since I have to anyways!). I am calling to cancel my current order tomorrow.
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I just wouldn't feel good buying a brand new g5 PB with such a leap from the previous technology. Especially because it runs so damn hot. There are so many new variables that short-term testing can't account for...remember- completely new architecture, new cooling system, and new form factor...Who knows? It's just seems risky that's all.aswitcher said:
I mean...look at the iPod mini. They anticipated to avoid the problems that they discovered with the original iPod, but little did they expect that the new output jack design over time would wear away at the output electronics. Thus- enormous worldwide delay, and in effect a PR-sanitized recall (lots of people are having to send them back- look here on BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3621585.stm ).
Anyway, i hope I'm wrong, because a g4 PB could not replace my desktop, but a g5 PB...I might be able to squeeze by.
SiliconAddict said:
Magnetic Data Storage (Hard drives) == Slow transfer speeds == Me not getting a computer till RAMDISKs.
yes... sounds as ridiculous.
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HEY! I SHOULD HAVE READ THIS HERE FIRST!
NY times headline: Realnetworks seeks musical alliance with apple
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/15/business/media/15real.html?hp
HEY! I SHOULD HAVE READ THIS HERE FIRST!
NY times headline: Realnetworks seeks musical alliance with apple
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/15/business/media/15real.html?hp
CompUSA
I talked to someone who worked in the Apple department at CompUSA, and he said that they have absolutely no Powerbooks or iBooks in stock because Apple stopped shipping them. He said this is usually a sign that Apple is coming out with new models. MacSpy mentions the new iBooks will have colors to match the iPods--I wonder if it will be this shipment... doubt it.
I talked to someone who worked in the Apple department at CompUSA, and he said that they have absolutely no Powerbooks or iBooks in stock because Apple stopped shipping them. He said this is usually a sign that Apple is coming out with new models. MacSpy mentions the new iBooks will have colors to match the iPods--I wonder if it will be this shipment... doubt it.
hellocody said:
Yeah we have been thinking that might happen given the cool look of the ipod mini... Wonder if its actually going to happen...
Does anyone know what apple have released at this NAB thing before ( thats if it is an annual event). Im trying to get a feel as to whether they have ever made any big releases before. If they have there is a sliver of hope they may release laptops as well as possibly PM's........or am i just clinging to every suspected rumor a little to much becaus i want a new G5PM sooo bad?
pigwin32 said:
Yes, I think you're right. We could see these very 15.4" screens on the next powerbooks. I've read industry news that said Apple had ordered a large number of 15.4" screens and I'll wager they are similar if not exactly the same as your reference.
Bhennies said:
I thought the 90nm clocked back to 1.5GHz was cooler and less power hungry than the G4 1.42GHz??? Engineer?
No, the delay is said to be due to the lack of Hitachi harddrives not this problem. We don't have figures to my knowledge on how wide spread this problem is. There hasn't been a recall (Yet?) or other advisory. Its perhaps too early to say. But the HDDs are the reason as I know it.
Anyway, i hope I'm wrong, because a g4 PB could not replace my desktop, but a g5 PB...I might be able to squeeze by.
Thats why I want a G5PB. I want to toss my ancient (4+ years Dell) and switch to a portable mac.