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Platform · Dec 30, 2005

I want a Blue-Ray external FW drive 😀

50548 · Dec 30, 2005

EricNau said:
I wouldn't be surprised if Apple was the first to adopt Blu Ray as a standard feature. In the past, Apple was the first to adopt the 3.5" Floppy as standard, (also the first to get rid of it), and the first to offer CD-ROM as a standard feature. I also believe they were the first to offer affordable DVD burners (superdrives).

I disagree. Granted, Apple was first in mass-adopting technologies that reflected a clear successful/evolving path; this was the case with 3.5" (over 5 1/4"), with CD-ROM (ditto), with GUI and HyperCard-like apps, with USB and (dare I say it) Firewire...

But BR still moves on muddy ground because of the struggle with HD-DVD; it would be premature for Apple to move straight to BR before further definition is given by the market in 2006; and I am sure the company doesn't want a new form of Betamax failure in its new desktops...trust me.

As for CES itself, it has never been Apple's venue; as far as the PC industry is concerned, it represents just a showcase for inferior products and the newest Dull offers or Alienware monstrous/ugly cases...nothing else.

Apple is way above that, and MWSF is gonna show us the real truth about leading-edge portables and trends, not Bill Gates and his crash-prone keynotes.

Peace · Dec 30, 2005

BRLawyer said:
I disagree. Granted, Apple was first in mass-adopting technologies that reflected a clear successful/evolving path; this was the case with 3.5" (over 5 1/4"), with CD-ROM (ditto), with GUI and HyperCard-like apps, with USB and (dare I say it) Firewire...

But BR still moves on muddy ground because of the struggle with HD-DVD; it would be premature for Apple to move straight to BR before further definition is given by the market in 2006; and I am sure the company doesn't want a new form of Betamax failure in its new desktops...trust me.

As for CES itself, it has never been Apple's venue; as far as the PC industry is concerned, it represents just a showcase for inferior products and the newest Dull offers or Alienware monstrous/ugly cases...nothing else.

Apple is way above that, and MWSF is gonna show us the real truth about leading-edge portables and trends, not Bill Gates and his crash-prone keynotes.

Apple sits on the BR board tho..

freeny · Dec 30, 2005

Very excited about dual core laptops! I will now be able to finally get close to the speeds of my tower🙂

boombashi · Dec 30, 2005

Lacero said:
The logical step up from 30 inches would be 42 inches. I should know.

Why should you know, and why do I have a 37" LCD TV? 🙄

boombashi · Dec 30, 2005

Platform said:
I want a Blue-Ray external FW drive 😀

That would be hot - especially if it had outputs and controls so you could hook it up to an HDTV if you wanted - one player for multiple applications - it would be nice if it was a burner as well - and price at $149 - oh sorry I must have dozed off.....

50548 · Dec 30, 2005

Peace said:
Apple sits on the BR board tho..

Yes, I know that...my point is that Apple will not blindly launch something unless it has some clear sign that BR will be (at least) a fair success, taking at least 40% of the HD market...I don't think Apple will be the guinea pig of the BR consortium yet...

~Shard~ · Dec 30, 2005

boombashi said:
why do I have a 37" LCD TV? 🙄

Because you can't afford a 42" LCD? 😛 😉 😀

maya · Dec 30, 2005

~Shard~ said:
Because you can't afford a 42" LCD? 😛 😉 😀

Actually he is right Shard, LCD technology past the 40" mark gets very very expensive. Anything below is affordable. 🙂

Plan on seeing some form of 30"+ and sub 40" screen released or maybe not.

My guess: 32" 35" or a 37" ACD. 🙂

Plasma displays are affordable at 0"-50" after that they tend to hit the steep prices. Though as of recent this is changing. 😉

Peace · Dec 30, 2005

Better living through chemicals😉

~Shard~ · Dec 30, 2005

maya said:
Actually he is right Shard, LCD technology past the 40" mark gets very very expensive. Anything below is affordable. 🙂

Plan on seeing some form of 30"+ and sub 40" screen released or maybe not.

My guess: 32" 35" or a 37" ACD. 🙂

Plasma displays are affordable at 0"-50" after that they tend to hit the steep prices. Though as of recent this is changing. 😉

I know, I was just joking - see the 😉 😛 and 😀 in my post? Just having some fun... 🙂

I agree, if Apple did release a larger LCD I think another 30-something inch display would make the most sense rather than jumping to a gigantic 40-something inch display. 😎

maya · Dec 30, 2005

~Shard~ said:
I know, I was just joking - see the 😉 😛 and 😀 in my post? Just having some fun... 🙂

I agree, if Apple did release a larger LCD I think another 30-something inch display would make the most sense rather than jumping to a gigantic 40-something inch display. 😎

No probs. 🙂

I don't think Dual Link DVI even has the bandwidth for a 40" LCD. 😛 🙂

~Shard~ · Dec 30, 2005

maya said:
I don't think Dual Link DVI even has the bandwidth for a 40" LCD. 😛 🙂

Agreed - I don't know of any technology which would allow for this right now, but someone please correct me if I am wrong....

Peace · Dec 30, 2005

~Shard~ said:
Agreed - I don't know of any technology which would allow for this right now, but someone please correct me if I am wrong....

Not saying your wrong but...

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/168308/

~Shard~ · Dec 30, 2005

Peace said:
Not saying your wrong but...

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/168308/

Yeah, thanks I was aware of that - I was just saying that right now I don't know if anything currently exists - not saying that Apple isn't working on it as we speak though 😉

jaw04005 · Dec 30, 2005

Peace said:
Apple sits on the BR board tho..

Apple is also an active member of the DVD Forum that approved HD-DVD as the standard to replace DVD. Apple is maintaining an active role in both HD-DVD and Blue-ray. It makes sense. Apple doesn't want to be left behind.

Apple pioneered USB and Firewire. However, was slow to adopt technologies such as USB 2.0, SATA and DVD+R.

freeny · Jan 3, 2006

Just found this article;
http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/03/technology/ces_preview/

Interesting that everyone has seen Apples formula of "function AND form" is working. We can expect a surge in quality from other companies.

Competition is good!

Lacero · Jan 3, 2006

boombashi said:
Why should you know, and why do I have a 37" LCD TV? 🙄

That's why I said logical and not reasonable. You will find it illogical if you try to decode my logic, as I have none. 😛

15 > 17 > 20 > 23 > 30 > 42 : Logical! :D

Here's to the Crazy Ones

macantonio · Jan 6, 2006

Dual Core Toshiba, so expect Dual Core PB

Here's the link: http://www.tabletpcreviewspot.com/default.asp?newsID=361

If the new PowerBook specs come near this Toshiba's I'll be a very happy person!

Supposedly these are the specs... have no idea if it's 100%.

1. Internal ultra-slim bay with DVD/CD burner
2. gell coated hard drive
3. spill proof keyboard
4. 12" Tru-Brite wide angle display at 1400 X 1050
5. Yonah dual core processor at 2.26 GHZ (tops) with HT technology
6. nVidia 128 or 256 MB video card
7. 7200 RPM 80-100 GB hard drive
8. accupoint and touchpad
9. Biometric security
10. screen protector
11. under 5 lbs.
12. 5+ hrs battery life

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