New iBook and Mac mini Part Numbers?

[animefan_1]

Apple does what it wants. You're right, Apple has used this design for 4 years. But they have also gone from a G3 processor to the G4 processor in the same form factor. So just because they are coming out with Intel hardware in the future, doesn't mean it requires an entirely new form factor because it's Intel. Apple might want to blur the transition by releasing a new form factor notebook with PowerPC hardware to later use it for Intel hardware...

Excellent point. I was also thinking something similar to this as well.

Well something has to be done to improve the iBook. The displays on both models need a major overhaul. Just take a look at the competition for that matter. Brighter displays with widescreens.

I saw that Sony @ Circuit City two days ago. Very nice machine. If I ever needed to use Windows , I would pick one of those up. Looking toward the future, I think some of the Sony notebooks may be indicator of what Apple will be able to do with Intel chips. Ex: The Sony 'S' Series pictured has a CTO option of 2.13 GHz Pentium M (770). You also have the option of a GeForce Go 6200 and up to 100 GB HDD. Very nice options for a system that has a 13.3" screen and a starting weight of 4.3 lbs (less than a 12" PB).

The white plastics used on the iBooks get dirty over time, and the keyboard letters chip off with use. This also needs to change/improve.

I don't know what Apple has up their sleeve. Let's just pray these things are addressed.

How do you use your iBook? I work in an elementary school where we have kids in grades 2-5 using iBooks and we don't have keyboard letters chip off. Although, if you're talking about actual keys popping off, we do have that problem, but it is rare.

Dirt, however, is another matter .

 

[tsk]

Exactly, at least make it an option if nothing else. I wouldn't argue if they came standard though as well and remained at the same price point.

Well I am hoping that it will be standard after Tuesday. A bump to 5400RPM would be more noticable than any speed bump they are going to do. I'm kind of thinking that they are going to have to bundle a few features in if they keep the price the same (like 5400RPM and BT standard ).

 

[mcarnes]

Notice how bright the flash reflection is on the PC. Not a hint of it on the iBook. I'll take the iBook screen.

Never heard of the letters chipping on the iBook keys...

Man that's a lot of stickers on the PC!

 

[nargot]

this morning Streetwise put 12"/14" ibooks and 1.4 ghz man mini on ex-demo sale. Maybe this is a sign

 

[animefan_1]

Notice how bright the flash reflection is on the PC. Not a hint of it on the iBook. I'll take the iBook screen.

Never heard of the letters chipping on the iBook keys...

Man that's a lot of stickers on the PC!

To be fair, the picture seems to be in-line with the Sony and off-center with the iBook. That's probably the reason for the reflection (I've had reflections bounce off my PB screen.

 

[Rootman]

The white plastics used on the iBooks get dirty over time.

But if you're gonna clean the iBook in the washer, wash it separately from Windows laptops, or the screen will get dingy.

 

[animefan_1]

But if you're gonna clean the iBook in the washer, wash it separately from Windows laptops, or the screen will get dingy.

LOL

 

[Rootman]

Best Buy has pulled iBooks from their online store.

 

[Rootman]

The white plastics used on the iBooks get dirty over time, and the keyboard letters chip off with use. This also needs to change/improve.

I don't know what Apple has up their sleeve. Let's just pray these things are addressed.

Lord,

I know You have a lot of things on Your mind, and those of Your flock here at Macrumors are getting mighty particular lately. But we beseech You to use Thy divine power to deliver us from dirty iBooks, and to bless our keyboard keys, so that we can play BF1942 without hitting the wrong key and tossing a grenade when we are just trying to lie prone.

Amen.

 

[CoMpX]

Lord,

I know You have a lot of things on Your mind, and those of Your flock here at Macrumors are getting mighty particular lately. But we beseech You to use Thy divine power to deliver us from dirty iBooks, and to bless our keyboard keys, so that we can play BF1942 without hitting the wrong key and tossing a grenade when we are just trying to lie prone.

Amen.

Nice. LOL.

 

[conditionals]

With desktops like that, I'd be wanting my screen to be as dim and inconspicuous as possible.

 

[Rootman]

Nice analysis of Apple's switch to Intel:
http://www.it-analysis.com/article.php?articleid=12817&SESSID=9174d77384408c36c3caf2e5f8ded7fc

 

[Caitlyn]

I seriously think the iBook should become an ultraportable. I'm thinking 8-10" screen and then a 12" screen. If someone wants a widescreen get a PowerBook. I think they should ditch the 12" PowerBook. There's your line between the two products.

I am anxious to see what Apple comes up with on Tuesday. I hope this isn't just another disappointment.

 

[eva01]

With desktops like that, I'd be wanting my screen to be as dim and inconspicuous as possible.

what a great point in this thread :/
never look at my desktops then always have anime or SciFi stuff on them

Well I don't really have a need for an iBook right now but will in two years when my girlfriend comes up here for college so then i will be buying her one.

 

[animefan_1]

I am anxious to see what Apple comes up with on Tuesday. I hope this isn't just another disappointment.

It will only be a disappointment if you take 100% faith in a rumor. My suggestion is to have some hope toward the rumors and also take a grain of salt. Conversely, you can set yourself up for a major disappointment and if the rumors are true, you'll wind up ecstatic.

 

[AidenShaw]

It will only be a disappointment if you take 100% faith in a rumor. My suggestion is to have some hope toward the rumors and also take a grain of salt. Conversely, you can set yourself up for a major disappointment and if the rumors are true, you'll wind up ecstatic.

What a devilish comment....

 

[iWillard]

Yeah, that is usually the case (no punn intended). But the iBook hasn't been much of an Apple fanfare product. In the past, they have modded the iBook or changed its design without much of a flinch spare a PR statement. The iPod on the other hand has always been a big media splash.

Seeing as how the Apple Store in my town has JUST put up a new display (as in today) with all the laptops (in their currents sizes) , i highly doubt there will be a form factor change.... unless they want to rip it apart and put new iBooks in... i'd say speed/RAM/VRam/BT/HHD bumps at the most, no widescreen.....

 

[finalcoolman]

Man that's a lot of stickers on the PC!

Nothing wrong with those stickers. I love stickers on Palm rests, they prevent them from being worn in with unsightly "smooth spots" and scratches on the palm rests after six months. Because Apple laptops do not come with stickers protecting the palm rests, I use two PDA screen protectors to protect the palm rests and I recommend that all you buying one when the revision comes out do that too. Keeps it looking clean and good for resale value!

 

[animefan_1]

Seeing as how the Apple Store in my town has JUST put up a new display (as in today) with all the laptops (in their currents sizes) , i highly doubt there will be a form factor change.... unless they want to rip it apart and put new iBooks in... i'd say speed/RAM/VRam/BT/HHD bumps at the most, no widescreen.....

If your talking about this display (left), there doesn't appear to be anything that couldn't be easily and quickly swapped out.

 

[~Shard~]

Well I am hoping that it will be standard after Tuesday. A bump to 5400RPM would be more noticable than any speed bump they are going to do. I'm kind of thinking that they are going to have to bundle a few features in if they keep the price the same (like 5400RPM and BT standard ).

Agreed. Wish list would be:

- faster proc
- 512 MB (standard)
- updated GPU
- 5400 rpm HDD
- BT built-in

icing on the cake: widescreen

 

[brianus]

Apple store is down again in the UK...

Ok, it's not but I'm off to bed and thought I'd induce some hysteria before I go...

Only 36 hours and I shall be buying my first mac (the most suped-up mini on the store)... Apple - don't fail me with an update this time or I'll burn down your nice new shiny Bluewater store!

Same with me -- and I've got my torch and pitchfork handy just in case things don't go as expected Tuesday!

 

[iWillard]

If your talking about this display (left), there doesn't appear to be anything that couldn't be easily and quickly swapped out.

yeah, but why bother putting it up just to change it? you'd think they'd wait ONE day and save the waste of time....

 

[Tamer Brad]

If your talking about this display (left), there doesn't appear to be anything that couldn't be easily and quickly swapped out.

Eastview!

I was just there yesterday

 

[bellis1]

Dirty or Hot and Dirty

I was at the coffee shop this morning with my dim screened, finicky space bar, scratched up case, and dirty palm print one-year old ibook and feeling a little sad that I beat this bugger up so bad there is little chance I could sell it and buy the updated version without taking a big hit in the old bank book.

Anyhow, I was envying other people's powerbooks including a 17" and 15". And then lo and behold a pretty girl sat next to me with a 12". I checked her out and then let my eyes wander down to her little book and I almost laughed out loud. She had post-it notes over each of her palm rests. Why hadn't I ever thought of that before?

 

[ibook30]

Dirty ibook ??

So we started talking about ibook updates, but it sounds like more and more folks want a dirt proof computer. Yeah - why not. But i gotta tell you I use my ibook for - well - many hours each day - and so long as I iKlean it once in a while it is fine and dandy. Pretty little white ibook. It can be done!