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Dual PowerMacs and Aluminum Displays?
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Apple Australia have changed the main image on their website (www.apple.com.au) to advertising the G5.
I wonder if this is a sign???
I wonder if this is a sign???
Need to buy my new mac real soon
I have a question. I'm planning to purchase a new G5 and a 20" cinema display from the the ADC Apple store. I need to purchase it very soon because my ADC discount will expire on march 31st. If I put in my order this week and it isn't schedualed to ship until after the 23rd and they update the G5s and displays or lower the prices on the 23rd will i get the upgrade or the lower prices?
I have a question. I'm planning to purchase a new G5 and a 20" cinema display from the the ADC Apple store. I need to purchase it very soon because my ADC discount will expire on march 31st. If I put in my order this week and it isn't schedualed to ship until after the 23rd and they update the G5s and displays or lower the prices on the 23rd will i get the upgrade or the lower prices?
Macrumors said:
About freaking time.
Sales have to be hurting across the Mac line at this point. The pros are waiting for upgrades to the PM, the rest of the desktop line is G4 long in the tooth, and PB's are selling, but even then, those sales will begin to suffer as people get more anxious for the G5.
I have been waiting for a Rev B G5 at 3.0 Ghz, new displays and new wireless keyboards. Six grand for Apple, but only when I see the refresh. I don't need it now, so I can wait.
There are a lot of buyers like me right now.
I was at the Apple store the other day for about an hour and a half. Not one Mac sold. Lots of iPod and iPod related stuff. A few people bought software. Not one Mac, even with a lot of people using them.
Apple needs to kick the product line refresh into high gear. I hope, ironically, that this was just stupid planning and not troubles with IBM or in their manufacturing.
My instinct tells me starting in April we will see some interesting iPod related news, and then starting in June, Apple is going to blow us all away with cool new Macs. Blow us away.
Yes, I am that optimistic in the face of a cold, dry winter.
StudioGuy said:How about metallic silver...good enough?
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProd..._Id=&Section_Id=100&pcount=&Product_Id=168693
Looks like it might be the ticket, and a nicer price.
No way I putting a product with Windows' logos in front of my beautiful new G5.
going crazy!!!
I'm going crazy here......
When they do release the new G5s (rev. b) is the Dual 1.8 going to be priced like the current Single 1.6? I sure hope so.....
I want to buy:
Dual 1.8 GHz G5
1GB DDR400 Ram
20" Cinema Display(whatevers available when i purchase the G5, I do Like that aluminum LCD tho)
160 GB HD
Ati Radeon 9600 Pro
Bluetooth
I'm just getting this system for photo editing, basic video editing, web design, school(can u belive I'm only in 8th grade and I get a G5!!!!!!)
Hope it comes soon!!!!(Preferably when My dad is in a good mood, maybe I'll get a 23".)
I'm going crazy here......
When they do release the new G5s (rev. b) is the Dual 1.8 going to be priced like the current Single 1.6? I sure hope so.....
I want to buy:
Dual 1.8 GHz G5
1GB DDR400 Ram
20" Cinema Display(whatevers available when i purchase the G5, I do Like that aluminum LCD tho)
160 GB HD
Ati Radeon 9600 Pro
Bluetooth
I'm just getting this system for photo editing, basic video editing, web design, school(can u belive I'm only in 8th grade and I get a G5!!!!!!)
Hope it comes soon!!!!(Preferably when My dad is in a good mood, maybe I'll get a 23".)
AppleJustWorks said:
All this is available now, so buy already. Apple won't release the rev. b G5s until you have bought. You're holding everything up!!!!
waiting for update
I'm not getting it until the update because i belive that if the Dual 1.8 is the low-end the prices will drop to the current single 1.6.....I mean they can have the G5 starting at 2600....
I'm not getting it until the update because i belive that if the Dual 1.8 is the low-end the prices will drop to the current single 1.6.....I mean they can have the G5 starting at 2600....
More fuel. . . .
"Whether youre editing a documentary, running a multimedia course, conducting scientific research, or cranking through statistics and mathematical models, the Power Mac G5 introduces a whole new level of performance. And from now until March 26 you can save $200 on a 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 with 256MB of DDR333 128-bit SDRAM, an 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, and a SuperDrive for burning your own CDs and DVDs.* Regularly $1599, you get all this for just $1399 plus all the latest iLife 04 applicationsiPhoto, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and the all-new GarageBand. And when you shop at the Apple Store for Education, you get free shipping on all orders over $50. To get your $200 discount on a new 1.6GHz Power Mac G5, click the Redeem Now link below or enter the claim code KSLNUBD5WK when you check out."
Got the above in my mailbox just now from Apple.
"Whether youre editing a documentary, running a multimedia course, conducting scientific research, or cranking through statistics and mathematical models, the Power Mac G5 introduces a whole new level of performance. And from now until March 26 you can save $200 on a 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 with 256MB of DDR333 128-bit SDRAM, an 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, and a SuperDrive for burning your own CDs and DVDs.* Regularly $1599, you get all this for just $1399 plus all the latest iLife 04 applicationsiPhoto, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and the all-new GarageBand. And when you shop at the Apple Store for Education, you get free shipping on all orders over $50. To get your $200 discount on a new 1.6GHz Power Mac G5, click the Redeem Now link below or enter the claim code KSLNUBD5WK when you check out."
Got the above in my mailbox just now from Apple.
billefrafra said:
I would delete that claim code if I were you, or someone else may pinch your discount!
I think I'll wait for rev. C (3GHz)
I've waited this long, I guess I can wait a few more months (Aug/Sep?) for a rev. C (3GHz).
I've got a B&W G3/400 that I've upgraded with a G4/500, ATA/133 PCI card, ATI Radeon 7000, 100GB & 80GB HD, and DVD-ROM. This sucker has lasted a long time, and I figure a dual 3GHz will last me another 4 or 5 years!
I would like a new monitor as well. But unless the new displays have a more flexible adjusting system, I'd buy a 3rd party monitor. One of my monitors is a Samsung SyncMaster 191T, and it's pretty sweet. It will look good next to a G5. I'd like to get a 23" (or larger) to pair it with.
KGFORCE
I've waited this long, I guess I can wait a few more months (Aug/Sep?) for a rev. C (3GHz).
I've got a B&W G3/400 that I've upgraded with a G4/500, ATA/133 PCI card, ATI Radeon 7000, 100GB & 80GB HD, and DVD-ROM. This sucker has lasted a long time, and I figure a dual 3GHz will last me another 4 or 5 years!
I would like a new monitor as well. But unless the new displays have a more flexible adjusting system, I'd buy a 3rd party monitor. One of my monitors is a Samsung SyncMaster 191T, and it's pretty sweet. It will look good next to a G5. I'd like to get a 23" (or larger) to pair it with.
KGFORCE
clr900 said:
Sorry, man.
Perhaps you should wear your tightest clothes on the 23rd, just to help contain the explosion. Hopefully you'll have recovered by the announcement on the 30th....
New Apple Discount on G5...
I just received this email from Apple, with a new deal for educational customers:
Whether youre editing a documentary, running a multimedia course, conducting scientific research, or cranking through statistics and mathematical models, the Power Mac G5 introduces a whole new level of performance. And from now until March 26 you can save $200 on a 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 with 256MB of DDR333 128-bit SDRAM, an 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, and a SuperDrive for burning your own CDs and DVDs.* Regularly $1599, you get all this for just $1399 plus all the latest iLife 04 applicationsiPhoto, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and the all-new GarageBand. And when you shop at the Apple Store for Education, you get free shipping on all orders over $50. To get your $200 discount on a new 1.6GHz Power Mac G5, click the Redeem Now link below or enter the claim code KSLPS9JM6G when you check out.
Looks like they are trying to get rid of the 1.6 models in a hurry...
I just received this email from Apple, with a new deal for educational customers:
Whether youre editing a documentary, running a multimedia course, conducting scientific research, or cranking through statistics and mathematical models, the Power Mac G5 introduces a whole new level of performance. And from now until March 26 you can save $200 on a 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 with 256MB of DDR333 128-bit SDRAM, an 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, and a SuperDrive for burning your own CDs and DVDs.* Regularly $1599, you get all this for just $1399 plus all the latest iLife 04 applicationsiPhoto, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and the all-new GarageBand. And when you shop at the Apple Store for Education, you get free shipping on all orders over $50. To get your $200 discount on a new 1.6GHz Power Mac G5, click the Redeem Now link below or enter the claim code KSLPS9JM6G when you check out.
Looks like they are trying to get rid of the 1.6 models in a hurry...
Arcady said:Looks like they are trying to get rid of the 1.6 models in a hurry...
You almost have to feel sorry for the people who buy them, don't you?
But, then, a G5 for $1400 isn't such a bad deal.
Personally, I'm just waiting to see if my dual-2 is slower than all of the new Macs, or just two-thirds of them.
Pretty good deal, really
Especially for someone who is in the academic realm, this puts a decent Powermac into the affordable price range of many academic institutions. Typically, faculty and staff are allowed only to 1. buy NEW machines and 2. keep purchase prices low (usually in the eMac or iMac range). Yes, the 1.6 G5 isn't the greatest machine out there, it will be a wonderful machine for many many people. I remember several years ago when ANYONE would SCREAM FOR JOY at a NEW powermac for $1400 US. Mine was $3200, but it was >$2000 for the single 733, so I bought the dual 800. This $1400 machine is a much better deal than the low end Powermacs have been in the past, in my opinion.
billefrafra said:
Especially for someone who is in the academic realm, this puts a decent Powermac into the affordable price range of many academic institutions. Typically, faculty and staff are allowed only to 1. buy NEW machines and 2. keep purchase prices low (usually in the eMac or iMac range). Yes, the 1.6 G5 isn't the greatest machine out there, it will be a wonderful machine for many many people. I remember several years ago when ANYONE would SCREAM FOR JOY at a NEW powermac for $1400 US. Mine was $3200, but it was >$2000 for the single 733, so I bought the dual 800. This $1400 machine is a much better deal than the low end Powermacs have been in the past, in my opinion.
thats good news, I hope the bottom tier are still on the 90nm process. Apple has a very bad habit of crippling the bottom or lower models. just look at the 1.6 single vs the 1.8. they must think consumers are idiots. I wonder how the lowest G5 will be crippled??? have it come with 128 ram? or how a geforce2mx?? or perhaps just a cd player? I will be very surprised if they dont shoot it in the leg somehow those greedy hardware bastards. I remember when my 733 QS came out they took out the L3. Im sure they will do something to make it less then it could be.Arcady said:I just received this email from Apple, with a new deal for educational customers:
Whether youre editing a documentary, running a multimedia course, conducting scientific research, or cranking through statistics and mathematical models, the Power Mac G5 introduces a whole new level of performance. And from now until March 26 you can save $200 on a 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 with 256MB of DDR333 128-bit SDRAM, an 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, and a SuperDrive for burning your own CDs and DVDs.* Regularly $1599, you get all this for just $1399 plus all the latest iLife 04 applicationsiPhoto, iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, and the all-new GarageBand. And when you shop at the Apple Store for Education, you get free shipping on all orders over $50. To get your $200 discount on a new 1.6GHz Power Mac G5, click the Redeem Now link below or enter the claim code KSLPS9JM6G when you check out.
Looks like they are trying to get rid of the 1.6 models in a hurry...
billefrafra said:
Wow, that's as close to a "confirmed" from Apple as we're ever going to see. Looks like it's the 26th or 30th.
Dont Hurt Me said:
AFAIK 90 vs 130 nm doesn't make any difference in terms of performance, so there's no reason for Apple not to use the older chips in the low end if they need to clear them out.
3.1416 said:
I hope it's the 23rd, because I'm getting really tired of waiting.
But hey, it's only another week...
you are wrong, the 90nm means they will run cooler meaning use less power meaning less fan and noise to keep them cool. so you have a computer thats saves a few watts and isnt a wind tunnel.3.1416 said: