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I think the most we'll see in terms of a processor update for the PowerBook is a 7448.
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I think the most we'll see in terms of a processor update for the PowerBook is a 7448.
Agreed. But Apple's secretive presence at PhotoExpo tomorrow and the sizeable space they seem to have allocated, does make me curious as to the scope of what they will be announcing at the special event called for tomorrow ... some hardware ... perhaps including an Apple digital camera ... and maybe even some advanced photo software, though I can't see them trying to compete directly with Adobe ...JCT said:
At least not YET!!
I actually thought new powerbooks would use "MA" model numbers... since the ones posted by CyberDoberman haven't been used i guess they might be, but where is the 12 incher...CyberDoberman said:
That's the one i've been waiting to buy for some three months now.. Killing me
Let's face it, we have no idea what the hell they are going to put out. That new iMac came out of nowhere. Nonetheless, this may be another sleepless night for me. It's nice to know I'm not the only wierdo out there. Other than this Powerbook obsession of mine, I'm really pretty cool. I swear.
Anyway, thanks for the amusement and company guys. I can't wait to dump this G3 Powerbook of mine in the woodchipper. That's right G3. OUCH!!!
Let's face it, we have no idea what the hell they are going to put out. That new iMac came out of nowhere. Nonetheless, this may be another sleepless night for me. It's nice to know I'm not the only wierdo out there. Other than this Powerbook obsession of mine, I'm really pretty cool. I swear.
Anyway, thanks for the amusement and company guys. I can't wait to dump this G3 Powerbook of mine in the woodchipper. That's right G3. OUCH!!!
lalcan said:I actually thought new powerbooks would use "MA" model numbers... since the ones posted by CyberDoberman haven't been used i guess they might be, but where is the 12 incher...
By the way... I'm deciphering these the best I can...
The actual printout I got showed the PowerMac models as:
M9969/LL/A
M9970/LL/A
However, I didn't think that Apple part numbers had 2 slashes... so I just edited that slash out... so it is conceivable that the Powerbooks have MA for the prefix?
Again, the store I got this from is huge, and prone to mistakes...
So take it for what it is worth.
Looks like we can't get specs yet... the shipment is in a HUGE crate that hasn't even been broken down yet. The CA store manager hasn't broken it down yet, and has been instructed not to until 9:35AM PST on Wed.
Sorry, guys... I REALLY tried to get more info.
I guess we just have to wait. It's sleeping pills for me tonight, or I'll NEVER get to sleep.
One thing is for damn certain, I'm taking back the Dual 2.7ghz that I bought on Sept. 23, and ordering the biggest, baddest PowerMac they release.
As long as it isn't a Single 2.8Ghz with AGP 4x
Powermac Prediction
Good: Powermac Single 2.5 - $1999
Better: Powermac Dual 2.3 - $2499
Best: Powermac Dual 2.8 - $2999
Airport and Bluetooth Standard. Dual Core Chips. 300GB Drives. DDR2 RAM.
Keep in mind, I predicted that the wait time on the iMacs last week was a fluke. I'm also entirely too cynical to believe they will reach 3.0 GhZ.
Good: Powermac Single 2.5 - $1999
Better: Powermac Dual 2.3 - $2499
Best: Powermac Dual 2.8 - $2999
Airport and Bluetooth Standard. Dual Core Chips. 300GB Drives. DDR2 RAM.
Keep in mind, I predicted that the wait time on the iMacs last week was a fluke. I'm also entirely too cynical to believe they will reach 3.0 GhZ.
listen to me, there WILL NOT BE an APPLE DIGITAL CAMERA TOMORROW. People who go to PhotoPro send 50grande on camera equipment. Apple is NOT going to start, hey lets see if we can make camers better than canon or nikon. Apple would fail miserably. Tomorrow will be updated powermacs, powerbooks, and photo mangement software. Photopro is not for the kiddies, people would come by and laugh if Apple were to show off a digital camera. Apple didn't rent a huge space next to Canon so they could try to show off a digital camera.
PHOTO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (AKA dam, digital asset management)
PHOTO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (AKA dam, digital asset management)
Mr Maui said:Agreed. But Apple's secretive presence at PhotoExpo tomorrow and the sizeable space they seem to have allocated, does make me curious as to the scope of what they will be announcing at the special event called for tomorrow ... some hardware ... perhaps including an Apple digital camera ... and maybe even some advanced photo software, though I can't see them trying to compete directly with Adobe ...
At least not YET!!
CyberDoberman said:By the way... I'm deciphering these the best I can...
The actual printout I got showed the PowerMac models as:
M9969/LL/A
M9970/LL/A
However, I didn't think that Apple part numbers had 2 slashes... so I just edited that slash out... so it is conceivable that the Powerbooks have MA for the prefix?
Again, the store I got this from is huge, and prone to mistakes...
So take it for what it is worth.
Looks like we can't get specs yet... the shipment is in a HUGE crate that hasn't even been broken down yet. The CA store manager hasn't broken it down yet, and has been instructed not to until 9:35AM PST on Wed.
Sorry, guys... I REALLY tried to get more info.
I guess we just have to wait. It's sleeping pills for me tonight, or I'll NEVER get to sleep.
One thing is for damn certain, I'm taking back the Dual 2.7ghz that I bought on Sept. 23, and ordering the biggest, baddest PowerMac they release.
As long as it isn't a Single 2.8Ghz with AGP 4x
I too bought a mac on the 23rd... a powerbook.. Can I take it back even if its been over 2 weeks since you said you are going to do it. How can this be done.. Please please let me know.
thanks
Just so you are aware of this but...
DAM, as you correctly mentioned, stands for Digital Asset Management, but, as you incorrectly implied, it is a lot more than Photo Management Software. No offence intended.
DAM, as you correctly mentioned, stands for Digital Asset Management, but, as you incorrectly implied, it is a lot more than Photo Management Software. No offence intended.
inkhead said:
Crazy Theory: Discontinued 12" PowerBook becomes new portable iMac/FrontRow machine w/ slot for iPod (didn't some patent graphics show a similar device)...perhaps this is where the mini will come in, as the portable portable unit.
If they're really dropping the Powerbook 12" as ThinkSecret seems to suggest , I'm so grateful I bought the latest revision of it. As someone on this thread said earlier - I like my portables portable.
nigham said:
Hey thanks for making me feel better.. I too just bought a 12 incher powerbook 3 weeks ago and am feeling a bit sick about the new ones coming out. Especially since I am a new mac user and I was waiting for an update for about 4 months before I bought.
ksz said:
yeah and if you read all of what I said it was yes please to iDrive integration and also that for E39 or E60 owners even the half-baked solution would be nice compared to nought (ok, well compared to the crappy aux-in on the E39 - I haven't tried the aux-in on the E60 yet)
CyberDoberman said:
Are you sure of those numbers?
The model number you listed for the better PowerMac (M9591LL/A) gets lots of hits in Google, some of them dated January 2002.
G4Mac M9591LL/A
1400 (2X) GHz PPC G4 1024 MB PC DDR ram 120 GB HD nVidia MX2 64mb/TWIN DVDR-SUPERDRIVEII GBEthernet/GW 56K Modem Wireless (Airport) Keyboard Mouse
Mac OS X.2
CompUSA Price $3499
Time Canada posts story on new iMac | MacNN News
ref M9591LL/A Powemac G4 - Bi-pro 1,4 Go x2 - PPC G4 / 1 Go DDR ram / 120 GB DD / carte vidéo nVidia MX2 64mb / / DVD-CDRW /Ethernet Modem Airport intégré ... www.macnn.com/news/11677&startNumber=40 - 48k - Cached - Similar pages
On the E60 it would be nice even to play MP3 CDs or DVD-Audio. I have the premium sound system which, for a car, sounds really quite good, but it only plays standard CD. In this respect BMW is behind compared to Japanese luxury car makers. Would I like to see even the half-baked iPod integration in my E60? Well, I'm not so sure. I use Belkin's FM transmitter right now, so I'd prefer to see iPod integration done right.devman said: