Apple Releases PowerBooks and iBooks

[MattG]

They do have 4x Superdrive.

I realize that. What I meant was it's not worth upgrading my AlBook, except for the fact that having a 4x Superdrive would sure be nice.

 

[johnnyjibbs]

Interestingly, before today, the cheapest portable Superdrive was the 12" PB (1GHz) at £1400. Now you can get a portable Superdrive (iBook 14" 1GHz) for £940 (only £40 upgrade over combo!). Very good.

 

[Konsole]

Just ordered... switched

just ordered my first apple!!!

15" 1.5GHz G4
512mb DDR 1 stick
Radeon 9700 128 ram
4x dvd-r burner (superdrive)
80gb @ 5400rpm
backlit keyboard


wohoo!

 

[Diatribe]

Wonderful news...Now, does anyone know that if a protective clearcoat is available for the damage-prone aluminium shell?
I know wouldn't want mine to be all "rusty looking" only after a few months worth of usage! Perhaps some of the stuff that is used on cars can also be applied to the current-line of Apple notebooks. Or has Apple actually refined the manufacturing process so that this does not occur any longer?
HA! When pigs fly!

(((sigh))) They just don't make 'em like they used to, ala my 2000 Pismo which looks stellar after all of these years!

At any rate, good update, I'll consider it.

You're talking about the corrosion that the Albooks are having problems with right? I don't think Apple can adress this problem with the current form factor. I am going to get some of these when I buy my pb.
http://vixinc.com/
I don't want to try if my sweat is making my pb corrode

 

[MacRAND]

15" - Excellent choice

just ordered my first apple!!!
15" 1.5GHz G4
512mb DDR 1 stick
Radeon 9700 128 ram
4x dvd-r burner (superdrive)
80gb @ 5400rpm
backlit keyboard
wohoo!

$50 as option upgrade from 64 to 128 mb Video RAM is a no brainer
4200 to 5400 is tempting, but Apple should offer 7200 rpm 60GB drive - very disappointing.
4x superdrives are cool
AirPort cards standard in all PBs is smart
...all in all, good upgrades Apple, and the prices are right.

 

[Diatribe]

just ordered my first apple!!!

15" 1.5GHz G4
512mb DDR 1 stick
Radeon 9700 128 ram
4x dvd-r burner (superdrive)
80gb @ 5400rpm
backlit keyboard


wohoo!

Congrats! This feeling you are having right now is only going to get better once it arrives. Been there.

 

[mckeek]

Previous rev PB prices?

So does anybody have the scoop on what the clearance prices of previous (i.e. 1.25Ghz 15") powerbooks would be, and when Apple might begin dumping them?

 

[singletrack]

Okay, the only revision that I know of on the 12" iBook is the 200MHz speed bump.

JPGK-

Also a 512KB L2 cache instead of 256KB, a Radeon 9200 GPU and 256MB soldered onto the logic board instead of 128. I'd guess it's about 30% faster at least and more upgradeable for RAM.

 

[DavidM]

Konsole, I just ordered the same config as you:
15" 1.5GHz G4
512mb DDR 1 stick
Radeon 9700 128 ram
4x dvd-r burner (superdrive)
80gb @ 5400rpm
backlit keyboard

I'm now using a Rev B 1GHz 12". Can anyone tell me how much faster (about) the new PB will be for my business partner who'll ask, "REALLY, how much faster is it?"

Thanks

 

[BigDickMcGee]

"Old" Powerbook G4...

I bought a Powerbook G4, 15" and all the goodies 21 days ago. It was my first Mac since my 2GS in 8th grade... The Compaq E500 I had running WinXP was dying quickly, and I was sick of Windows. Bottom line, I love the thing.

I discovered these forums soon after I bought the Powerbook.

Is there anything I can do to get a new one now? I could have gotten everything I have now, in addition to another .25 Ghz, 4x DVD-R, 128 Video for about $350 less... (beacause I bought the memory afterward, Airport Extreme, and Bluetooth.)

I checked out Apple's policy, and they only grant 10 days for price/upgrade protection.

Also, have they fixed the screen "warp" in the new model?

 

[invaLPsion]

AMAZING UPDATE!

SIMPLY AMAZING!

 

[skinEman23]

I also just bought my first mac - a powerbook

12" 1.33 Ghz
80 gig 5400rpm HD
256 mb RAM (soon to be 768)
combo

anybody know what kind of ram i need to buy and where I should buy it??

 

[Diatribe]

I also just bought my first mac - a powerbook

12" 1.33 Ghz
80 gig 5400rpm HD
256 mb RAM (soon to be 768)
combo

anybody know what kind of ram i need to buy and where I should buy it??

Congrats to you as well. The specs are on the techpage from Apple on the bottom. And always buy from crucial.com
On their website you can choose your model and they show you the RAM you need. You'll probably have to use the one from the 15" since I don't think they have updated already.

 

[dgoss]

mail order (non-apple) and b-t-o?

I'm about to replace my ti-book and ibook with new offerings. I've always ordered from macconnection or macwarehouse to not have to pay sales tax (I'm in CA, about $400 on the two computers). Here's the question - I want to order the powerbook with the 128mb video and 5400 rpm options - is the Apple Store (sales tax) the only way to go? Have other mail-order places carried limited stock of upgraded models? Anyone have experience on this one? I'm dying to order but would love to figure this out first... thanks!

 

[MacRAND]

I'm about to replace my ti-book and ibook with new offerings. I've always ordered from macconnection or macwarehouse to not have to pay sales tax (I'm in CA, about $400 on the two computers). Here's the question - I want to order the powerbook with the 128mb video and 5400 rpm options - is the Apple Store (sales tax) the only way to go? Have other mail-order places carried limited stock of upgraded models? Anyone have experience on this one? I'm dying to order but would love to figure this out first... thanks!

All you have to do is call their 800 numbers and ask. Only the mail-order houses can give you the answer you need. Intelligent upgrades.

 

[utilizer]

Corrosion Factor

You're talking about the corrosion that the Albooks are having problems with right? I don't think Apple can adress this problem with the current form factor. I am going to get some of these when I buy my pb.
http://vixinc.com/
I don't want to try if my sweat is making my pb corrode

Yup, the corrosion factor.
TiArmor=EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!
This is EXACTLY what every Ti/Al PowerBook owner needs! And the price is right too! It's not too noticable either, which is terrific.
Thanks a lot!

 

[Steven1621]

yes! it is time for me to finally buy!

 

[chabig]

The 12" is really bad, imho.

- GeForce 5200Go
- 10/100 MBit Ethernet
- FireWire 400 only.
- 1.25GB RAM max.

I agree. It should have all of features of the larger models, AND a 17" display! What was Apple thinking?

 

[Lancetx]

I agree. It should have all of features of the larger models, AND a 17" display! What was Apple thinking?

Personally, I'm quite impressed with the new 12" model. It's now much more "in-line" with the 15" & 17" than it was previously and it's still a big step above the 12" iBook, especially with the 4x SuperDrive.

 

[jetlife2]

Ordered!

Ordered the following at 0900 EST

12" 1.33GHz combo, 768RAM, 80GB HD

AE + BT built-in, that's nice

$1768 at edu prices before tax.

Order confirmed, and says estimated to ship on or before 4/26.

very nice specs for the price! Will be a nice upgrade from my ibook G3/600 which I just sold.

 

[Trimix]

Just ordered 12" 1GHz iBook with airport and a 60 GB HD!! I've been wanting an iBook for over a year, the faster processor sealed the deal for me.

CONGRATULATIONS

 

[Diatribe]

Yup, the corrosion factor.
TiArmor=EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!
This is EXACTLY what every Ti/Al PowerBook owner needs! And the price is right too! It's not too noticable either, which is terrific.
Thanks a lot!

Yep, thought that to be very cool also. You are very welcome.

 

[uv23]

I am so sick and tired of all of this bitching about the graphics card in the 12"! I guarantee that nearly everyone complaining has never actually used a 12"PB, let alone owns one. I have a rev b 12" with the 32mb nvidia card and do significant photoshop work and some indesign work and have zero problems. Jumping up to 64mb will be even better! I am the farthest thing from an Apple apologist but for God's sakes, quit yer moaning!

 

[chabig]

Wonderful news...Now, does anyone know that if a protective clearcoat is available for the damage-prone aluminium shell?
I know wouldn't want mine to be all "rusty looking" only after a few months worth of usage!.

Aluminum doesn't rust. What are you talking about?

 

[Zaty]

I am so sick and tired of all of this bitching about the graphics card in the 12"! I guarantee that nearly everyone complaining has never actually used a 12"PB, let alone owns one. I have a rev b 12" with the 32mb nvidia card and do significant photoshop work and some indesign work and have zero problems. Jumping up to 64mb will be even better! I am the farthest thing from an Apple apologist but for God's sakes, quit yer moaning!

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for setting the record straight!