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Re: 970? Who says?

Originally posted by sedarby
When did Apple officially announce that the next processor will be the IBM 970? I see a lot of assumptions but no hard evidence that this is the path Apple will take.

Anyone care to post a link where Apple or any of its representatives stated their next processor would definitely be the IBM 970?
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Apple will annouce it when they debut a PowerMac featuring it. Don't expect ANY previous confirmation from a company which holds its future plans so tightly.

You can choose to believe it or not based on empirical evidence:
It has AltiVec, a processor feature which is use ONLY by modern Macintosh Apps. The cost of mating AltiVec to a Power4 derived core for Linux is a non starter...for Mac OSX, it makes sense.
Apple, IBM, and Moto have had an alliance for years. Now that Moto has fallen behind, IBM is filling a void for Apple. Sure sounds much more reasonable than all this AMD claptrap.

Again, the choice is yours, but it would take some serious miracles for this processor NOT to make it into PowerMacs.
 
Re: Re: Re: Re: 802.11g

Originally posted by ryan

So following your logic when Apple first released Airport 3 1/2 years ago for the original iBook they also should have released PC Cards that worked with the then current generation of PowerBooks (Lombards?) or some sort of USB/serial/SCSI to Airport adapters to sell Airport Base Stations?
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I do not think that is a fair comparison as back then Airport was a completely new piece of technology, whereas AP Extreme is really just Airport+. Not to mention that having no Airport upgrade path actually hampers AP Extreme because an AP Extreme Base Station drops down to regular Airport speeds when an old Airport device comes in range. Since there is no Airport upgrade path this will happen quite often.


From a technical point of view:
The new Airport Extreme i.e. 802.11g, at least Apple's implementation uses a mini-PCI connection architecture, not the slightly modified PC Card architecture that the previous Airport employed. Granted, the reason for this change might have been to force people to upgrade their Macs but that again goes back a sales/marketing/support point of view.
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I don't think cost is an issue as the healthy margin that could be charged for the new AP Extreme PC Card version would easily cover the support and driver development costs. Actual technical engineering costs would be practically nil because a 3rd party card could be used with an AP Extreme logo thrown on top of it.
 
Yes, CyberDog is from the OpenDoc days, and didn't have a very long life.
Safari is Apple's second web browser.
Apple was also an ISP for a short period of time, with a service called eWorld.
 
just wondering... has anybody noticed that APPLE'S OWN WEBSITE DOESN'T DISPLAY CORRECTLY IN SAFARI!?!?!? thats right.. go to Apple's very own homepage (http://www.apple.com) and notice that the toolbar on the top doesn't align with the rest of the page! it is slightly off center to the right!

i thought that this might just be a problem with my machine, but i've checked it on at least a couple of other macs and its all the same.. in chimera, netscape, and IE, it aligns correctly, but not in safari! hahahha.. i just thought that was very funny :)
 
Well...

Originally posted by nickmcghie
just wondering... has anybody noticed that APPLE'S OWN WEBSITE DOESN'T DISPLAY CORRECTLY IN SAFARI!?!?!? thats right.. go to Apple's very own homepage (http://www.apple.com) and notice that the toolbar on the top doesn't align with the rest of the page! it is slightly off center to the right!

i thought that this might just be a problem with my machine, but i've checked it on at least a couple of other macs and its all the same.. in chimera, netscape, and IE, it aligns correctly, but not in safari! hahahha.. i just thought that was very funny :)
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That's because of the room that the scroll bar takes up. Visualize about 1/8" (or whatever it is) added to the right, and it will make sense.:cool:
 
Do you think auto fill will be added? My wife has complained, "I miss it, annoying." Does Apple have a site to recommend this feature?
 
Re: Well...

Originally posted by MacKid


That's because of the room that the scroll bar takes up. Visualize about 1/8" (or whatever it is) added to the right, and it will make sense.:cool:
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hmmm.. okay.. but why only the toolbar then? wouldn't the rest of page be centered with the toolbar taken in account? cuz the toolbar doesn't align with the rest of page...
 
Bill Gates' Keynote - same old, same old

Just caught this on BBC News Bill Gate's vision of the future - watches that receive news and... what sounds like a video iPod, though all I got was the size of the screen (4 inches, or 10 centimetres if you've caught up with the 21st century ;) ) not the size of the device, disk etc, or the formats it uses.

Not keen on the idea of a watch that's hooked up - I waste enough time as it is, on the internet checking the latest news etc.

What annoys me is that when Apple announces something new, not a dicky-bird on the news. When Gates breaks wind it's front page stuff - and it's never actually new - read the stuff about wi-fi being in every house. Wow, what a visionary!
 
OT: Sex in the City

Now that we've got three new Powerbook models, could somebody at Apple send one over to HBO in time for the next series of Sex in the City? The lead character has been using an old model for ages and it's looking dated! Just bugged me last night (we're just seeing series 5 over here).
 
Originally posted by mangoman

I'm gonna get blasted for mentioning this, but I fondly remember my faithful G-Shock watch: surfed with it in salt water, etc. almost every day. Why can't somebody develop that same kind of protection for an ultraportable? (OK. blast away)
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Why would you get blasted? This doesn't strike me as a flame-happy forum?

My suspicions, though I make no promises as to their accuracy:

1) Hardening a PDA-sized screen isn't as easy as hardening a watch-sized bezel, especially if the touch-sensitivity is to be retained.

2) Solid-state memory hasn't advanced to the point where it fits within the desired size + capacity + price envelope.


D.
 
Re: OT: Sex in the City

Originally posted by artistry
Now that we've got three new Powerbook models, could somebody at Apple send one over to HBO in time for the next series of Sex in the City? The lead character has been using an old model for ages and it's looking dated! Just bugged me last night (we're just seeing series 5 over here).
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Sex in the City's on the way out. Check the news. CNN had a headline this week 'bout the show going bye-bye. Sorry...
 
Originally posted by pyrotoaster


You're not alone, I like Safari's UI, too.

The way it manages window space is great. I like being able to add and remove the status bar at will, and the bookmarking system is very well thought out.
I like the brushed metal look, because it really defines where the page is versus where the browser is.
I can see why some people might want to stick with Chimera for now (it won't be leaving my dock for quite a while), but Safari is really much much better than Explorer, and pretty darn good for a beta.
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Agreed on all points. I like the brushed metal as well, though I don't overly much care -- Mozilla's Aqua look is fine with me too. I hadn't tried it on any secure sights, and the lack of tabbed browsing is a showstopper for me, but I'm going to keep checking back with future versions.


D.
 
Why buy an imac?

Some asked why would anyone buy a imac over a 17 inch PB besides price.

Well someone like me. I currently use a PB for all my computing, 8 hours a day and I love having all data on one machine but I hate the ergonomics.

Also I feel at risk having only one machine that is a portable, there is a much great chance of it get stolen, or damaged. As my whole business depends on the computer I am more prone to get an imac 17 inch, with it's great ergonomics, and then an ibook or the PB 12 inch for travel.

This way I have good ergonomics at my desk and two machines in case one goes down. Total outlay around $3700 versus $3300 for one machine.

If the PB 12 inch could take 1 gig of Ram and had DVI out, I might consider using it with an external monitor as a destop replacement.

I am getting my wife a ibook 14 inch for home, I could always steal her machine if mine was broken :)
 
FXE vs FCP

A couple people have commented on the difference between Final Cut Pro 3 and the new Final Cut Extreeme.

Here's a clip from another forum with and (unconfirmed) list that makes me glad to be a "Pro" user:


http://www.lafcpug.org/phorum/read.php?f=1&i=20655&t=20629#reply_20655

Author: Paul from Apple (208.34.118.---)
Date: 01-07-03 18:03

Final Cut Express is the perfect solution for DV enthusiasts that are looking for a powerful, affordable DV editing application. Final Cut Pro is the solution for professional editors and advanced videographers/filmmakers.

Some key differences between FCP and FCE:
1. Final Cut Express is DV only (NTSC and PAL frame rates only, no 24fps support).
2. Final Cut Pro supports 3rd party capture cards.
3. Final Cut Pro supports timecode, Final Cut Express does not present timecode information to the user.
4. Final Cut Pro allows you to LOG and capture.
5. Final Cut Pro includes support for RS-422 control.
6. Pro users can use OfflineRT, Express can not.
7. Pro includes three-way color correction and other advanced tools that Express does not.
8. The keyframing model is substantially different in Express. Only Motion tab items can be keyframed. Filters cannot.
9. Final Cut Pro has a Media Manager, Express does not.
10. Final Cut Pro supports EDL I/O.
11. Final Cut Pro can be extended with Cinema Tools.
12. Final Cut Pro includes Audio OMF export.
13. Pro supports Edit To Tape and Insert editing.
14. Pro can do a Batch Export.
15. FXScript is not in Express.
16. AE plug-ins are not in Express.
17. Undo: FCP = 99, FCE = 32.
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Log and capture is worth the cost difference (IMO) alone, not to mention OfflineRT and the Media Manager.
 
Re: Re: OT: Sex in the City

Originally posted by mangoman


Sex in the City's on the way out. Check the news. CNN had a headline this week 'bout the show going bye-bye. Sorry...
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I know - but I meant at least get in in the last 20 episodes ;)

It'll probably go the way of Friends - more comebacks than Sinatra.
 
"Sex In The City" will start filming the last 20 episodes in March. Last episode due to air in January 2002, unless the ladies change their mind. It's a ladies prerogative to change her mind!
 
Re: Re: Re: 12 inch Powerbook real disappointment

Originally posted by firestarter


Not bad??

$500 for a new case and Bluetooth, compared to the 12 inch iBook?

The 12inch could be so much more. This does not compete with PC ultraportables. Again Apple misses the point on expandability.

This is a POWERBOOK. DVI, big memory and PCMCIA is missing!!!
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L3 Cache is also missing and that is BAD. why would they take it away. they did this with the Rev B TiBooks and they were slugs! then they put it back in the Rev C. then they take it away again??? i just don't get it. they should have just called this the new iBook or something. the 17" however is AMAZING but the price keeps it out of my reach for now.
 
Thanks, eric_n_dfw, for posting the details about Final Cut Express vs. Final Cut Pro. That's more detail than I found on my own. I'm glad I got Final Cut Pro, because a video editing bozo like me needs 33 (maybe 34) levels of undo! :)

Seriously, I wouldn't want to do without OfflineRT, and I'm surprised that OfflineRT wasn't included, since it seems of benefit to the "DV-only serious-hobbyist not-quite-professional less-than-top-of-the-line-equipped" users who are the target market for Final Cut Express.
 
Originally posted by Doctor Q
Thanks, eric_n_dfw, for posting the details about Final Cut Express vs. Final Cut Pro. That's more detail than I found on my own. I'm glad I got Final Cut Pro, because a video editing bozo like me needs 33 (maybe 34) levels of undo! :)

Seriously, I wouldn't want to do without OfflineRT, and I'm surprised that OfflineRT wasn't included, since it seems of benefit to the "DV-only serious-hobbyist not-quite-professional less-than-top-of-the-line-equipped" users who are the target market for Final Cut Express.
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You might want to follow the discussion on LAFCPUG site I linked - those differences are un-confirmed as of yesterday. (I haven't checked it again today)
 
Re: Re: Well...

Originally posted by nickmcghie



hmmm.. okay.. but why only the toolbar then? wouldn't the rest of page be centered with the toolbar taken in account? cuz the toolbar doesn't align with the rest of page...
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Well, it is a beta, and if you look closely, nothing seems to align correctly on the right side, and IE and Chimera and OmniWeb only solve this because the program has been told to stop the scroll bars from blocking the page.

Just give Apple some time . . . .:D
 
I just opened my January 2003 copy of Emedia magazine and there's an article pitting Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Avid Xpress DV, head to head. Bill Hudson and Brian Meaney, the Apple spokesmen they interviewed, had to hold their tongues about Final Cut Express (not yet announced at the time) and let Emedia report "Obviously, the price difference makes Premiere more appealing to budget-conscious users."

Looks like eMedia needs an immediate update to their story.

(And this thread needs a split into separate discussions of each of Apple's announced products.)
 
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