With the Mac expo close, I started to think about what we all know will probably not happen; Powermac/books updates. I started to think about how long it is taking to get a G5 based Powerbook and even posted in some treads about it lately. I am curious though. Given what we know about the G5 processor and the MPC8641D processor, which would you rather have?
The only thing I can think of that would make me want a G5 over the MPC8641D is that the next OS from apple (after Tiger) might be fully 64bit. Which could limit it rather quick. The pdf link below states that the cores start at least 1.5 ghz per core and it supports PCI Express, rapid I/O, nice FSB, etc., etc. That makes me think that it could easily achive speed in the 2 ghz range. And with speed like that, it being dual core and all, it could possible give a Powermac a run for it's money.
What do some of you more hardwear savy guys think?
MPC8641D Fact Sheet
The only thing I can think of that would make me want a G5 over the MPC8641D is that the next OS from apple (after Tiger) might be fully 64bit. Which could limit it rather quick. The pdf link below states that the cores start at least 1.5 ghz per core and it supports PCI Express, rapid I/O, nice FSB, etc., etc. That makes me think that it could easily achive speed in the 2 ghz range. And with speed like that, it being dual core and all, it could possible give a Powermac a run for it's money.
What do some of you more hardwear savy guys think?
MPC8641D Fact Sheet