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Re: monitor

Originally posted by technocoy
do you guys think the monitor deals apply to the new books as well?? i want a 22in display with my 1ghz but the pdf says 800mhz, and we all know how apple likes loopholes!!!

thanks,
holt
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As far as I know...yes.

The powercouple and the double your ram for $40 still applies...which accounts for even more savings!!! ;)
 
Originally posted by wenwess
One plus for being an under paid teacher: Powerbook G4 with Superdrive $2699!
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Same here, as a poor, broke student.

Almost ultimate configuration for $2644 before tax! Includes ground shipping!

PowerBook 1GHz
40GB Ultra ATA drive (4200 rpm :()
64MB Radeon 9000 :D
1GB SDRAM - 2 DIMMs (PC133) :(
Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) (1x6x8x4x24x) :D:):(
(so its slower than the regular combo drive "0x8x8x8x24x);)
1GHz PowerPC G4 :D
AirPort Card

Shipping 3-4 weeks...I'm ok with that!

$2886 - $242 (savings from doubling the ram) =
$2644!!!

This is cheaper than the average 800 MHz I was thinking about yesterday!!!

[EDIT]Oh yeah...and interest free loan for 180 days...boo-ya![/EDIT]

[EDIT2]This price reflects the cost at my University through the apple store...its a tad cheaper than the regular Apple education store;)[/EDIT2]
 
You can cut the build to order cost down by $100!

By choosing only a 40 GB hard drive. Nice. That means $2999 becomes $2899 for the Superdrive model.
 
I'M BUYING

I'M BUYING THE ONE WITH THE SUPERDRIVE AND FILLED WITH ALL THE RAM POSSIBLE............

HEH HEH HEH!!!

1GHz POWERBOOK WITH SUPERDRIVE!!!!!!!!!! HAS A RING TO IT DOESN'T IT.............
 
Very nice. Just like it has been said, they gave us about everything that was expected.

I wonder where bluetooth is?
 
Maybe Bluetooth will never be built in

It seems to me that maybe Apple has decided to make Bluetooth an option extra. If you want to use it, then you have to get an adapter.

It seems to me that most of the times you are going to want to use Bluetooth, you will have to be in a relatively stable position - there aren't going to be that many times that you want to use your laptop and Bluetooth, and are not going to be in a position to take out a USB adapter and plug it in. I was going to wait for built-in Bluetooth, so that I can use iSync with my Ericsson phone, but I am going to go the adapter route, and I don't anticipate having any problems.

BTW, I am also expecting a slew of reports in 5 weeks time about problems with the slot-loading Superdrive. I can't believe that the first production run of this is going to be fault-free. This always happens when some cool new technology is implemented.

But full marks to Apple - they gave the market just about everything it wanted, and at a lower price.
 
well all in all it turned out well, but I guess I'll be the first negative person and say that a regular cdrom drive with no cdr is silly, ahwell it's still good to finally have an apple laptop below a grand. Thanks apple.
 
Very nice indeed. Just such a shame that the entry level iBook will cost me $322 more in the UK and still no fully working Sherlock or iPhoto. :mad:

Almost makes it tempting to fly to the States to pick one up!
 
One Superduper Powerbook on the way to my door! I wonder if the first 100 buyers get a free mousepad or something?
 
New Baby

Powerbook with Superdrive, I hereby christen thee by the name of...

SUPER-POWER
 
Ok, now that I've gotten over my excitment, here are my complaints about the new powerbook:

No DDR Ram yet.
Haven't done much to improve Airport reception.
The HD is still at 4200 rpm, and the ultimate 60 GB 5400 rpm is dropped.
No USB2, just in case we need it.
No bluetooth.

Otherwise I really don't mind. Like I said, I finally switched!!!
 
just one word WoW!!

a 1ghz tibook would be excellent!!! with superdrive....
makes me think i should have waited on my 667mhz

o well.. my fiancee wants a tibook herself i think mine must just go to her and I will get the 1.2ghz with superdrive once it comes out.

Excellent upgrade though.. congrat to those who get it and we need feedback on them!!
 
WHAT?!?!?!

No $999 1 Ghz G4 iBook with SuperDuperDrive and 15" holographic display?!?!?!?!?! No Free iPod?!?!?! What the hell is wrong with Apple!! This sucks!!! I'm selling all my Macs and buying a Dell!!!
 
I will just have to go out on a limb on this one and say: NO NEW POWERBOOKS for MWSF....lol :D

Just kidding, but really? What could they possibly introduce then on the powerbook?

And did someone answer why we can't get 5400 RPM drives in these? Oh well maybe aftermarket drive for me...
 
Not so cheap outside the US

what a tasty new portable line up.

Too bad about the australian currency conversion.

I'll only pay an extra 270 us bucks, for the entry level iBook.

oh well
 
Originally posted by bcar0934
And did someone answer why we can't get 5400 RPM drives in these? Oh well maybe aftermarket drive for me...
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Looking at the specs, thats all I see. Lemme quote the storage:

Storage
40GB or 60GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (1)
One of the following slot-loading optical drives:
- Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW); reads DVDs at 8x speed, writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 8x speed, reads CDs at 24x speed
- SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW); writes DVD-R discs at 1x speed, reads DVDs at 6x speed, writes CD-R discs at 8x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed, reads CDs at 24x speed
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Looks like an IBM Travelstar 40GNX is in order for me ;)
 
Re: Maybe Bluetooth will never be built in

Here's a kludge:

1. Grab the (smaller than a chewing gum pack) Bluetooth adapter.

2. If it's really too much trouble to plug it directly into the USB slot, then:

3. Glue/velcro the Bluetooth adapter to the TiBook lid

4. Buy a short USB extention cable to connect the adapter to the USB port (this will ensure everything stays put even in "unstable" conditions, though it won't be pretty)

Originally posted by tgma
It seems to me that maybe Apple has decided to make Bluetooth an option extra. If you want to use it, then you have to get an adapter.

It seems to me that most of the times you are going to want to use Bluetooth, you will have to be in a relatively stable position - there aren't going to be that many times that you want to use your laptop and Bluetooth, and are not going to be in a position to take out a USB adapter and plug it in. I was going to wait for built-in Bluetooth, so that I can use iSync with my Ericsson phone, but I am going to go the adapter route, and I don't anticipate having any problems.

But full marks to Apple - they gave the market just about everything it wanted, and at a lower price.
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Black Sheep :)

Ok, who gave this thread a Negative Rating. ^_^

I'm not pointing fingers
 
Excellent!

:cool: It looks like this PC user is finally getting a Mac. Whoo hoo!!! Way to go Apple!!! Everything I wanted in the new Pbook and more!

What a great thing to wake up to first thing in the morning. :D
 
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