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Apple Pro Machines -- Still Coming?
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It sure doesn't look like PowerMacs will be updated today, judging by Apple's website and online store being unchanged. Oh well - I guess we won't see new PowerMacs till June anyway, despite all these rumors.noel4r said:
Do you think Apple will listen when I tell them that I'm disgusted? 
I know, like peeing into the ocean.
I know, like peeing into the ocean.
i'm figuring apple is looking to make a big bang in june. with a completely revamped/updated desktop line (imacs, emacs, powermacs, displays). since they went big on laptops and ipods for the last year or so, it's about time they stir up a little buzz. considering the amazing amount of ipods and minis that apple has sold, i wouldn't be surprised to see a promotion coinciding with that, like get a free ipod with powermac purchase. i feel like apple has really been pushing to get more marketshare, using ipod and itms popularity they just might do it with a big desktop product push.
Ok, so like many others, Im waiting for the RevBs. I have someone waiting to buy my iMac and im tired of waiting. Even after the RevBs I was planning on getting a dual 1.8 still. I was waiting because i understood there would be a new chipset that might fix some bugs, ect ect. Is this true? I dont need to wait for a faster machine, but will the wait be worth getting the revBs if im not going for a speed bump. Is there anything about the current machines that would make me regret buying it? I will be using it for audio production (logic pro, reaktor, reason, melodyne ect ect) I know there will always be new and faster machine, and i just want one that will do what i need it too without any problems, and will be faster than my 800mhz g4 imac....but dont think i have to worry about that.
Thanks,
PaulC.
Thanks,
PaulC.
Well, crap.
I thought I would check the Apple site and be delighted, but nope!
I can only think they will do something with IBM on the 31st. Let's push hope one more time.
I thought I would check the Apple site and be delighted, but nope!
I can only think they will do something with IBM on the 31st. Let's push hope one more time.
Updates Tomorrow?
MacOSRumors has a report saying that many of their sources are saying that tomorrow's IBM Power Event will be pretty huge.
The reports also hint that Apple will take part in the event and/or have a press conference after the event.
MacOSRumors has a report saying that many of their sources are saying that tomorrow's IBM Power Event will be pretty huge.
The reports also hint that Apple will take part in the event and/or have a press conference after the event.
I'd like to point out that there is no date given by any of the claims that were put out on either Macrumors.com or Appleinsider.com... So they could mean any time between now and WWDC =)
I'm hoping this doesn't mean we are going to be waiting for 3 months and not know the day when the G5's are gonna come out... All well, here's to hoping it happens soon, as in the next week =)
I'm hoping this doesn't mean we are going to be waiting for 3 months and not know the day when the G5's are gonna come out... All well, here's to hoping it happens soon, as in the next week =)
Who believes MacOSRumors anymore? Their track record is horrible. That upcoming IBM event does sound interesting, however. I'd like to see if any news comes out of it.invaLPsion said:
I think if nothing else, we can all agree that if Apple truly isn't going to release anything new till WWDC two important things will occur:
1) The next three months are going to have record low sales of these horrifically outdated models. (Yea they work, but c'mon)
2) We are all going to be increasingly pissed off.
1) The next three months are going to have record low sales of these horrifically outdated models. (Yea they work, but c'mon)
2) We are all going to be increasingly pissed off.
Well...
What would REALLY suck is if Apple is planning to release hardware updates on April 1, April Fool's Day. I personally would be offended and livid if I had waited until today with no updates, placed my order, and then April 1 new hardware comes out. It's a good thing this drone is on Prozac, otherwise I would self-destruct. Reminds me of the scene in 'Alien' when Ripley rushes back to the self-destruct panel, attempting to turn it off, then Mother announces,
"The option for self-destruct has now expired. Ship will automatically self-destruct in T-Minus 5 minutes!"
"Mother! You B1TC4!"
What would REALLY suck is if Apple is planning to release hardware updates on April 1, April Fool's Day. I personally would be offended and livid if I had waited until today with no updates, placed my order, and then April 1 new hardware comes out. It's a good thing this drone is on Prozac, otherwise I would self-destruct. Reminds me of the scene in 'Alien' when Ripley rushes back to the self-destruct panel, attempting to turn it off, then Mother announces,
"The option for self-destruct has now expired. Ship will automatically self-destruct in T-Minus 5 minutes!"
"Mother! You B1TC4!"
Does it mean anything at all that there are no fefurbished PowerMacs at all on the apple website?
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/
go to special deals on the left side.
Normally there are some for sale, no? Does this mean anything here, or am I just grasping at straws?
...geez I'm starting to crack under the pressure...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/
go to special deals on the left side.
Normally there are some for sale, no? Does this mean anything here, or am I just grasping at straws?
...geez I'm starting to crack under the pressure...
wrldwzrd89 said:
I think it will be just some academic blahblah coming from IBM's side. Or that IBM is givong up and going Intel's way. That's what me and guys at www.crazyapplerumors.com think anyway
IMHO, PowerMac line shall not be updated anytme soon and I don't expect them before 2005. C'mon, current line is AWESOME -- lets stick with it for 18 months! Or more!!
Oh, we so much luv ya Apple!
look at this link
http://www.mdronline.com/watch/watc...6&SID=1019&on=T&SourceID=00000377000000000000
this is a link from ibm website and this means that powermacs should arrive soon and powerbooks will also come out this year.
And some people are complaining about the availabitlity of apple products after an announcement... this is apple's strategy to prevent photos of new products before the announcement, I think Apple starts production not until the product is announced. ok, it's a different thing for just update of an existing product
http://www.mdronline.com/watch/watc...6&SID=1019&on=T&SourceID=00000377000000000000
this is a link from ibm website and this means that powermacs should arrive soon and powerbooks will also come out this year.
And some people are complaining about the availabitlity of apple products after an announcement... this is apple's strategy to prevent photos of new products before the announcement, I think Apple starts production not until the product is announced. ok, it's a different thing for just update of an existing product
Oasisproject said:Ok, so like many others, Im waiting for the RevBs. I have someone waiting to buy my iMac and im tired of waiting. Even after the RevBs I was planning on getting a dual 1.8 still. I was waiting because i understood there would be a new chipset that might fix some bugs, ect ect. Is this true? I dont need to wait for a faster machine, but will the wait be worth getting the revBs if im not going for a speed bump. Is there anything about the current machines that would make me regret buying it? I will be using it for audio production (logic pro, reaktor, reason, melodyne ect ect) I know there will always be new and faster machine, and i just want one that will do what i need it too without any problems, and will be faster than my 800mhz g4 imac....but dont think i have to worry about that.
Thanks,
PaulC.
If you aren't worried about the money, it really doesn't matter. RevAs have been out a while, and there has only been one "serious" problem with the model you want to purchase, which has to do with the duals power supply making noises... high pitched almost hard to hear noises... but once you hear it, you are going to continue to notice it. There is an Ars Technica article about it here: http://www.arstechnica.com/wankerdesk/04q1/g5-noise.html.
If you wait for RevBs you are getting a possibly smaller enclosure, maybe an extra space to put another hard drive, and updated specs. Along with the upgrade you will undoubtedly be getting the 90nm 970 which means it will run cooler and its a smaller chip, but its "bleeding edge" technology so this is essentially a RevA all over again (some may disagree with me because of the Xserves being out).
If I were you I would read up more about the noise problem, I have it on my dual 2.0ghz but its in an office and I only notice it from time to time (big time when i transfer network files). The RevAs are rock solid as far as I am concerned.
January 26, 2004 Issue #116Raveny said:
CES Strains Seams, Credulity
Athlon 64 Moving to Mass Market
Apple Debuts 90nm G5 in Xserve <--- Link on page to go to raveny's site.
ISSCC Promises Progress
This is an old post... But I think that if they've had it for this long, what's holding them back? I see Ravney's point *Shrugs*
areyouwishing said:
Noo..! Why smaller enclosure?!
I want it big, huge! With at least a dozen of bays for hard drives and etcetera. I have an empty desk, and I want to show my friends how insanely great and big my Apple Mac computer is.
Bring us those G5 mammoths Steve!!
Soire said:
That changes everyday. Somedays they have some and some they don't. So its not good to judge anything by that.
higher capacity DVD burners?
One thing I haven't seen mentioned or discussed is when Apple will include the higher capacity DVD burners in the G5s. I wouldn't expect it right away, but I'd bet they'll be one of the first to market with them.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned or discussed is when Apple will include the higher capacity DVD burners in the G5s. I wouldn't expect it right away, but I'd bet they'll be one of the first to market with them.
Raveny said:
The Xserve G5 does use the new (upgraded) G5 processor. If you look at the wait for Xserves, it is running about 4-7 weeks. I think this is an indication of the supply problem for 90nm G5 chips, meaning that they are in high-demand, not that they are not producing many. Vtech is updating their cluster (1100+ dual processor Xserves), and I'm sure other universities and businesses are jumping on the G5 bandwagon. This kind of demand will keep supplies of 90nm G5s in short supply for a while. And because of heat, it would be hard to push the 130nm G5 much, if any, higher in the Powermac without and advance in cooling technology. I think we'll be waiting for PM updates until the supply-line for 90nm G5s catches up a bit. Who knows, it might be tomorrow or June or September. Like many others, I hope sooner than later.