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EricNau 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.
Very excited about dual core laptops! I will now be able to finally get close to the speeds of my tower
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.....
Peace said:
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~ 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.
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.
~Shard~ said:I know, I was just joking - see the
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.
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 said:
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
Peace said:
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.
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!
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!
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.boombashi said:Why should you know, and why do I have a 37" LCD TV?
15 > 17 > 20 > 23 > 30 > 42 : Logical! :D
Here's to the Crazy Ones ![]()
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
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