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[cosmoed]

I am getting feedback from friends and other posters that if we don't get updates tonight, the next possible date will be tuesday.

Forgive me its 420 (I lied 🙂 ) but whats happening tuesday? Besides great television. Oh that makes me sad about Arrested Development.

 

[fpnc]

...I don't understand why no one responds to why Apple dropped the ATI 9800XT? Someone?? Anyone???? Ehhh...

Probably because Apple is going to switch to the ATI Radeon X850 XT. They already mention that card under the "Learn More..." link on the graphics options for the Power Mac (on the Apple Store).

The note (on the Apple Store) just says:

The Radeon X850 XT features support for one 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.

And in case you're wondering, the X850 comes in an AGP version. In fact, ATI has already shipped a Mac version of the X800, so the X850 shouldn't be too far behind.

 

[wdlove]

Guys (and girls) can't we start a poll who expects an update tonight?
what everybody thinks? so start voting:

Will there be a hardware update during the special Apple event tonight?


- YES!....... 😉

- No......... ;(


My vote: YES!

I give it a 50 - 50 chance. Only Steve knows the answer, it will be on his timing. The longer we go, the more likely that we are looking at WWDC.

 

[FlyNolJ]

YES!!!! Thank you.

Probably because Apple is going to switch to the ATI Radeon X850 XT. They already mention that card under the "Learn More..." link on the graphics options for the Power Mac (on the Apple Store).

The note (on the Apple Store) just says:


And in case you're wondering, the X850 comes in an AGP version. In fact, ATI has already shipped a Mac version of the X800, so the X850 shouldn't be too far behind.

What price is this card going to debut at>>>>?? 300-500??? Thank you for the update. 😀

 

[FlyNolJ]

Yay Yay

You tempted me.

I can think of two reasons why Apple would remove the ATI 9800XT from their list of options:

1. ATI is having unexpected problems making enough of these cards for everyone. If this was true, this card would be in short supply everywhere.

2. If no evidence supports hypothesis #1, then I suspect that Apple is rearranging their supply chain internally in preparation for hardware updates. By this, I mean that one or more upcoming Macs from Apple will come with an ATI 9800XT, and these new Macs are due within 1 month of the date the ATI 9800XT was dropped.

Someone backs me up, it's gotta be the truth. New PowerMacs won't receive the unknown 9650, they'll start with the 9800XT. (my personal opinion.) 🙂

 

[Hiroshige]

no updates

Oh, well. I still think they will update the line soon, and then at WWDC Steve will introduce the Quad ProMac or something.

 

[Cooknn]

Oh, well. I still think they will update the line soon, and then at WWDC Steve will introduce the Quad ProMac or something.

If I'm right select members of the video and film developer community are looking at one running Tiger and FCP5 right now at the Las Vegas Convention Center 😱

 

[FlyNolJ]

Oh, well. I still think they will update the line soon, and then at WWDC Steve will introduce the Quad ProMac or something.

I agree. What sucks is I don't want to put the money out for a Quad ProMac. =(.

 

[FlyNolJ]

Question...

If I'm right select members of the video and film developer community are looking at one running Tiger and FCP5 right now at the Las Vegas Convention Center 😱

What's FCP5??? 😕

 

[Lacero]

Final Cut Pro 5. I already said it.

Edit: NM, wrong thread.

 

[fpnc]

AppleInsider thinks updates will start next Tuesday

AppleInsider (AI) must have read my previous post, because now they are reporting that sources have told them that Mac updates will arrive on next Tuesday.

According to some shipping and inventory trends, they expect updates to the iBook, eMac, iMac, and Power Mac. However, AI doesn't know how soon all of these updates will appear, they just expect them to start next Tuesday.

 

[SULLY23]

Hello everyone -- first time ever -- more info from AI

Apple Insider also says that plant in China is test running the production of a new PM --- does this mean what i think?? is AI any good??---
I have been reading this Forum for years and this is my first post -- treat me gently

 

[zakatov]

There's always Next Tuesday©

 

[cosmoed]

When you say next tuesday you mean the 26. I don't want to get lost in semantics. I am waiting patiently for my iMac 2.0 20" g5. Hopefully with 512 ram and an upped graphics card.

 

[ALoveSupreme]

Shipping Dates in European Stores have changed....

The shipping dates for Poweer Macs have changed to one week in all a lot of the european stores.. 😀 Looks like we'll see updates soon.

Edit: And only for the dual G5s, the single 1.8 still has 24 hours shipping.

 

[le_coc]

The shipping dates for Poweer Macs have changed to one week in all a lot of the european stores.. 😀 Looks like we'll see updates soon.

Edit: And only for the dual G5s, the single 1.8 still has 24 hours shipping.

Same for the dutch store! nothing happend last night; so most likely it will happpen on next tuesday

 

[FlyNolJ]

Welcome.

Apple Insider also says that plant in China is test running the production of a new PM --- does this mean what i think?? is AI any good??---
I have been reading this Forum for years and this is my first post -- treat me gently

What does "I think" mean? Dual-core?? Ehh... AI any good? I'm new as well, so we can be new as well. So to answer your question, I don't know. I just felt bad that no one was answering. =)

 

[Platform]

You tempted me.

I can think of two reasons why Apple would remove the ATI 9800XT from their list of options:

1. ATI is having unexpected problems making enough of these cards for everyone. If this was true, this card would be in short supply everywhere.

2. If no evidence supports hypothesis #1, then I suspect that Apple is rearranging their supply chain internally in preparation for hardware updates. By this, I mean that one or more upcoming Macs from Apple will come with an ATI 9800XT, and these new Macs are due within 1 month of the date the ATI 9800XT was dropped.

Sound credible 🙄

That would be nice if all the PM's came with a 9800XT standard then the rumor is not that bad.....price drops, GPU gone to the sky in standard config, speed bumb 😉

 

[FlyNolJ]

You're right.

Sound credible 🙄

That would be nice if all the PM's came with a 9800XT standard then the rumor is not that bad.....price drops, GPU gone to the sky in standard config, speed bumb 😉

Price drop, 9800XT, more memory, Dual-layer burners???, BT 2, speed bump, another price drop. Actually the more I think about it the more it makes sense.
Then I think back to June, and I think wait a minute, it's almost June. Insignificant revision. I'm still getting one. Can we expect a multi-button mouse?<----Awesome.

When are they going to come out with more monitor options though????
I remember when Apple did away with the floppy drive, everyone thought it was nuckin' futs. Turned out it was a great move. To me, the monitor situation does play out the floppy disk thing though. There are no options under 1000 dollars, but there is a 500 dollar mac mini?? When are they going to start offering Apple branded CRT's along with 15" and 17" LCD's??? The market isn't ready to sh*t a grand for a monitor when they just spent 600 on the computer. 😡

 

[le_coc]

I agree

I agree a 17" monitor would be a great thing to do ! I think there's a huge market for it! Consider buying a mac mini together with a 17" for under $ 999 is still a great offer in my opion!

EN about the PM increase Hrz + better video cards + more memory + price drop + 2 button mouse (?) = a good change don't you think?

 

[840quadra]

I agree a 17" monitor would be a great thing to do ! I think there's a huge market for it! Consider buying a mac mini together with a 17" for under $ 999 is still a great offer in my opion!

EN about the PM increase Hrz + better video cards + more memory + price drop + 2 button mouse (?) = a good change don't you think?

When I was at Best Buy buying my Samsung 17" LCD for my new Powermac I spotted a Mac Mini / 17" LCD monitor combo for $750 (or more?)

The Apple Store needs to start selling Apple branded Samsung, or whatever monitors.. Once they do my 17" will be for sale 🙂

 

[Platform]

Price drop, 9800XT, more memory, Dual-layer burners???, BT 2, speed bump, another price drop. Actually the more I think about it the more it makes sense.
Then I think back to June, and I think wait a minute, it's almost June. Insignificant revision. I'm still getting one. Can we expect a multi-button mouse?<----Awesome.

When are they going to come out with more monitor options though????
I remember when Apple did away with the floppy drive, everyone thought it was nuckin' futs. Turned out it was a great move. To me, the monitor situation does play out the floppy disk thing though. There are no options under 1000 dollars, but there is a 500 dollar mac mini?? When are they going to start offering Apple branded CRT's along with 15" and 17" LCD's??? The market isn't ready to sh*t a grand for a monitor when they just spent 600 on the computer. 😡

Why would apple go back to the time of OS X 10.0.......I hope CRT's are gone, no use in going back in technology, but a 17" LCD wouldn't hurt 😉

 

[madoka]

Oh, well. I still think they will update the line soon, and then at WWDC Steve will introduce the Quad ProMac or something.

Brillant! Update the line now, then update again a month later! Make all the losers who buy now cry in their beer. Everyone will love Apple for releasing machines so fast! 🙄

 

[madoka]

You tempted me.

I can think of two reasons why Apple would remove the ATI 9800XT from their list of options:

1. ATI is having unexpected problems making enough of these cards for everyone. If this was true, this card would be in short supply everywhere.

2. If no evidence supports hypothesis #1, then I suspect that Apple is rearranging their supply chain internally in preparation for hardware updates. By this, I mean that one or more upcoming Macs from Apple will come with an ATI 9800XT, and these new Macs are due within 1 month of the date the ATI 9800XT was dropped.

Think harder and you might come up with option #3:

The 9800XT is an outdated card that gets spanked by newer, cheaper cards like the 800XL. Nobody is buying them and ATI may not even be producing them any more.

Wait, that sounds like just the kind of card Apple would put in their high end machines! 🙁

 

[pgre]

Special NAB event... Did anything happen ?

Any news on this special event.. it was yesterday wasn't it ?