Things I'd like to see standard in the iBook:
512MB ram
Bluetooth 2.0
at the least...
Upgraded video would be nice too!
512MB ram
Bluetooth 2.0
at the least...
Upgraded video would be nice too!
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Does anyone know if it's physically possible to put Gigabit Ethernet and Firewire 800 into the Mac mini case? How much extra space do they need if any? What about cooling issues?
If included these would make the top end Mac mini very attractive for various audio applications - for eg an extra node for Logic Pro and connecting to Firewire 800 external drives and high quality AD DA audio interfaces. I know what I can do with my old G4 1.2 GHz (Sonnet upgrade from G4 400) - nothing like a G5 of course but perfectly adequate for many audio uses and everyday computing - the idea of having more performance in a tiny little box is very attractive. But without either 800 or Gigabit I wouldn't consider it - with and I buy tomorrow!
KindredMAC said:
My point was, the current 12" iBook has 1024x768 resolution.
The quoted resolution on a 13" was 1024x655.
That's a 133 less pixels on the vertical (and the same on the horizontal). That's a *huge* loss on a screen that's already cramped. Yes, now it's 13" but the resolution still sucks. This is exactly what people don't want a widescreen to be.
Now, if the 13" has the resolution of the current 15", well maybe that's something that would work.
The only way i'm cancelling my current order is if the new iBooks come standard with at least:
512MB RAM
60GB Ultra ATA
Same day shipping
And also before my current order ships, I hope the update is here ASAP.
512MB RAM
60GB Ultra ATA
Same day shipping
And also before my current order ships, I hope the update is here ASAP.
rickvanr said:
Okay, apart from the faster processor/fsb, larger display, more pixels, slimmer & lighter case, DVI, FW800, Gigabit Ethernet, Scrolling trackpad, digital audio in/out, backlit keyboard and a whole slew of other features AND the bigger, faster more durable hard drive, what did the Romans ever do for us?
Okay, apart from the ...
I disagree.jinzo012 said:
You can probably stick your finger in a hole and turn it in circles. Eat the restocking fee.belsokar said:
sithlord said:
I ordered mine Tuesday and it was upped to 7-10 days, but i'm not really mad considering it probably wont' affect me. I just hope they release something good though.
gotta hope
If you give the ibooks a bump and a widescreen then $1299 seems reasonable. But I just bought my 12" for <$1000 not very long ago so what am I now going to get for $999 now?
How about a 10" widescreen ibook? Mini this mini that. There is a niche for it. You want the big and powerful then don't get a consumer entry model. Would be fun to be on the Apple marketing team lately, and all of this is a great distraction until the big boys get unveiled early next year!
If you give the ibooks a bump and a widescreen then $1299 seems reasonable. But I just bought my 12" for <$1000 not very long ago so what am I now going to get for $999 now?
How about a 10" widescreen ibook? Mini this mini that. There is a niche for it. You want the big and powerful then don't get a consumer entry model. Would be fun to be on the Apple marketing team lately, and all of this is a great distraction until the big boys get unveiled early next year!
Why NOT a 14.1" Widescreen?
The size would be almost identical to the current 14" screen--could possibly use the same enclosure--and the resolution would improve--though only slightly (from 1024 x 768 to 1280 x 800 = WXGA). This would put Apple into the thick of consumer grade PC laptop resolutions.
The size would be almost identical to the current 14" screen--could possibly use the same enclosure--and the resolution would improve--though only slightly (from 1024 x 768 to 1280 x 800 = WXGA). This would put Apple into the thick of consumer grade PC laptop resolutions.
tsk said:
What about an iPod dock?
It's been a while since I've seen this speculated about, but why wait for the switch to Intel to snag wayfaring pc users to the apple camp? Integrating an iPod dock into the Mac mini would complete the connection Apple is so desperately trying to make between the two products. A usb port on the back to connect an iPod shuffle? C'mon apple, you can do better than that!
It's been a while since I've seen this speculated about, but why wait for the switch to Intel to snag wayfaring pc users to the apple camp? Integrating an iPod dock into the Mac mini would complete the connection Apple is so desperately trying to make between the two products. A usb port on the back to connect an iPod shuffle? C'mon apple, you can do better than that!
Bibulous said:
i definetly think thats what we might see since theres no longer a 1499 model that could definetly mean that theres only one screen size
Keep mentioning it Beatle888
Look don't be intimidated by others on this board. There is not one person here who knows what is going to happen the next week, let alone the next year at Apple.
For all we know, Jobs planned on having the low power G5 18 months ago, spent millions on new G5 case, new bus, pci-express GPU, blue ray optical superdrive, integrated molded lithium-ion power case design, serial ata high-speed HD,etc prototype. It may have been sitting just waiting for the CPU.
Also remember intel has not yet released Yonah, and may or may not be able to be produced in volume before the first half of 2006. Also power alti-vec apps will be last to be brought native to x86. Is Apple really going to stick with the current PB until the fall of 2006 or possibly early 2007?
If the ibook is updated then I think you can bet that the PB will be updated shortly thereater, probably sept. in Paris. Will it be another weak speed bump like last time, will it be low power G5, will it be newer faster Freescale, will it be an entirely new design which will eventually house the intel procs? Who knows? Your speculation is as good as anyones and it is just as interesting to read and debate.
beatle888 said:
Look don't be intimidated by others on this board. There is not one person here who knows what is going to happen the next week, let alone the next year at Apple.
For all we know, Jobs planned on having the low power G5 18 months ago, spent millions on new G5 case, new bus, pci-express GPU, blue ray optical superdrive, integrated molded lithium-ion power case design, serial ata high-speed HD,etc prototype. It may have been sitting just waiting for the CPU.
Also remember intel has not yet released Yonah, and may or may not be able to be produced in volume before the first half of 2006. Also power alti-vec apps will be last to be brought native to x86. Is Apple really going to stick with the current PB until the fall of 2006 or possibly early 2007?
If the ibook is updated then I think you can bet that the PB will be updated shortly thereater, probably sept. in Paris. Will it be another weak speed bump like last time, will it be low power G5, will it be newer faster Freescale, will it be an entirely new design which will eventually house the intel procs? Who knows? Your speculation is as good as anyones and it is just as interesting to read and debate.
tsk said:
I only hope they give the iBook a video card that will support some of the better and larger LCDs on the market--I myself would prefer a 20" LCD to match a 14.1" WS notebook. If Apple stays with the Rad Mob 9200, I will have to pass.