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Re: woohoo?
Maybe most people who have experience with Apple's products over the years actually have confidence in them. I have yet to be disappointed--really. That's not something that you can say for a lot of things--though I like my Subaru. Right........ another car comparison. sorry.
Can we keep the politics out of this please?
Maybe most people who have experience with Apple's products over the years actually have confidence in them. I have yet to be disappointed--really. That's not something that you can say for a lot of things--though I like my Subaru. Right........ another car comparison. sorry.
Can we keep the politics out of this please?
What about TiBook's case paint?
I am impressed with the new TiBooks (although now I can get two Ibooks for close to the same price - it's time to "switch" the whole family over)
However, does anyone know if the cases will be less scratch resistant. I remember reading a while back somewhere that the next rev. of powerbooks would be incorporating a new method by apple to do the cases so they wouldn't have scratching problems. but I may have read that on macosrumors.com so who knows.
if anyone knows though . . . enlighten me.
I am impressed with the new TiBooks (although now I can get two Ibooks for close to the same price - it's time to "switch" the whole family over)
However, does anyone know if the cases will be less scratch resistant. I remember reading a while back somewhere that the next rev. of powerbooks would be incorporating a new method by apple to do the cases so they wouldn't have scratching problems. but I may have read that on macosrumors.com so who knows.
if anyone knows though . . . enlighten me.
Re: woohoo?
Oh please. This is the 3rd rev so i think they know what they are doing
1)It will be slightly warmer in the winter months.
2)I don't know, I've never heard of a 1.ghz processor so i have no idea who could be behind any G4 chip
3) It supports the same formats as any other superdrive
4)Gee, it says OSX and 9 so I guess it runs any modern mac OS
5) Ah, this was a PB speed update, not an Airport update
6) Because the drives are 60 gigs now
What does this PB update have to do with $110 for upgrading OS X?
Yea, Apple runs it's business based by rich religious redneck republicans.
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Anyways, wWHHWHWOOoOOWOWoOWow!!! I got my 1ghz PB baby with a gig of ram!! I don't need a superdrive, my dual gig and my wife's imac have one so i didn't need to get another one. Wow, so glad i waited! I wasn't expecting the major price reduction and surely wasn't expecting the 64 DDR 9000!! Of, and no one except POWERPAGE knew about the superdrive!!
Let's all email powerpage and ask about MWSF updates No one got the superdrive but ATAT but i;m sure Apple put out negative rumors to make it more secretive, so i don't fault ThinkSecret on that.
Oh please. This is the 3rd rev so i think they know what they are doing
1)It will be slightly warmer in the winter months.
2)I don't know, I've never heard of a 1.ghz processor so i have no idea who could be behind any G4 chip
3) It supports the same formats as any other superdrive
4)Gee, it says OSX and 9 so I guess it runs any modern mac OS
5) Ah, this was a PB speed update, not an Airport update
6) Because the drives are 60 gigs now
What does this PB update have to do with $110 for upgrading OS X?
Yea, Apple runs it's business based by rich religious redneck republicans.
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Anyways, wWHHWHWOOoOOWOWoOWow!!! I got my 1ghz PB baby with a gig of ram!! I don't need a superdrive, my dual gig and my wife's imac have one so i didn't need to get another one. Wow, so glad i waited! I wasn't expecting the major price reduction and surely wasn't expecting the 64 DDR 9000!! Of, and no one except POWERPAGE knew about the superdrive!!
Let's all email powerpage and ask about MWSF updates
No one got the superdrive but ATAT but i;m sure Apple put out negative rumors to make it more secretive, so i don't fault ThinkSecret on that.Re: Re: woohoo?
excuse me as i veer off-topic for a moment...
That has to be one of the most ignorant remarks I've ever seen on these forums ...and there have been plenty. I'm not republican or democrat, I vote for the side that's right.
Be nicer to those who (now) rule over you.
Yea, Apple runs it's business based by rich religious redneck republicans.
excuse me as i veer off-topic for a moment...
That has to be one of the most ignorant remarks I've ever seen on these forums ...and there have been plenty. I'm not republican or democrat, I vote for the side that's right.
Be nicer to those who (now) rule over you.
Student ADC discounts
Before you all run out and take a pottery class at your local community college and expect to get 20% off you PowerBooks, read this:
AND, as someone else pointed out, you only get one purchase - EVER - under the student ADC discount. To get it again, you need to be a "Select" or better ADC member.
Before you all run out and take a pottery class at your local community college and expect to get 20% off you PowerBooks, read this:
AND, as someone else pointed out, you only get one purchase - EVER - under the student ADC discount. To get it again, you need to be a "Select" or better ADC member.
I too am curious about the heat and battery life. The 800 PB I saw in the bookstore was pretty darn hot underneath (left side), even though I don't think any apps except Finder etc. had been running for at least 5 minutes. Not only do the new PBs have a 1GHz processor, they also have the faster Radeon 9000 video cards, with more video RAM too. That all sounds like more heat and less battery life. The same issues apply to the new iBooks, with their faster CPUs and better video cards too.
Re: Re: woohoo?
Doesn't look like it. Look at the specs on Apple's web site. Doesn't say anything about DVD-RW. Just DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW.
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Oh, wait a sec. Apple never advertises the -RW part of DVD writing. So maybe it does do -RW. Does anyone know for sure? How would you know if they aren't shipping?
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Originally posted by Kid Red
Oh please. This is the 3rd rev so i think they know what they are doing
3) It supports the same formats as any other superdrive
Doesn't look like it. Look at the specs on Apple's web site. Doesn't say anything about DVD-RW. Just DVD-R and CD-R/CD-RW.
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Oh, wait a sec. Apple never advertises the -RW part of DVD writing. So maybe it does do -RW. Does anyone know for sure? How would you know if they aren't shipping?
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Apple scores one with the upgrade
When I remembered that the new laptops were to be announced today, I immediately checked out Apple's web site. This is better than Christmas! Apple did pull off the Superdrive in the Ti! Yea! Also I just noticed that in the two higher end PB, they have 64 MB of video RAM. Sweet. Plus they lowered the prices down. I'd probably get myself the lower end PB...why do I have to pay rent?! How annoying!
iBooks don't look too shabby either. Great price and now the iBook I was looking at about a year ago is even more affordable with a 30GB HD and a CD-RW drive. I'd love to trade in my current iBook for the laptop I really wanted, but it will have to wait until I finally get out of school and get a real job. Also I'll have to score the 'real job' first, which is proving to be quite an interesting feat these days, but I hope my skills and education should at least open up a few doors so I can stick my foot in before they slam it shut. Ouch!
When I remembered that the new laptops were to be announced today, I immediately checked out Apple's web site. This is better than Christmas! Apple did pull off the Superdrive in the Ti! Yea! Also I just noticed that in the two higher end PB, they have 64 MB of video RAM. Sweet. Plus they lowered the prices down. I'd probably get myself the lower end PB...why do I have to pay rent?! How annoying!
iBooks don't look too shabby either. Great price and now the iBook I was looking at about a year ago is even more affordable with a 30GB HD and a CD-RW drive.
I'd love to trade in my current iBook for the laptop I really wanted, but it will have to wait until I finally get out of school and get a real job. Also I'll have to score the 'real job' first, which is proving to be quite an interesting feat these days, but I hope my skills and education should at least open up a few doors so I can stick my foot in before they slam it shut. Ouch!
Me thinks you don't
Those of you who are ordering this instant, you guys are Soo <i>premature</i>.
HOW do you invest $999-3,000 on a new product if you haven't read one review? Cnet? ZDnet? anyone? total silence.
There *are* real issues, and many of them.
1) Heating/cooling
2) What is this 1GHZ processor, who made it?
3) the new Superdrive and which formats it supports
4) Which OS does the new product run?
5) AIrport improvements
6) Why are there no more 5400RPM Harddrives for TiBooks.
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It is obvious that you know next to nothing about Macs. This information does not have to be researched as this revision of the Tibook is minor and you just have to use common sense:
1 - Apple has had 6 months to figure out how to make it run cooler so it should not be a problem (see 2)
2- Apple has two suppliers of Chips. IBM puts out the G3 which is used in consumer line of Macs, it is the slowest chip but is extremely power efficient. Motorola puts out the G4 which is used in high end Macs. This version of the G4 has been in trails at Apple for a while so it is not new technology.
3-The new superdrive is Panasonic - it is the sole supplier to Apple of Superdrives and has same capabilities as desktop models (except it is a little slower).
4- Apple public ally stated that computers would not be able to boot OS 9 starting in 2003. Last time I looked we are in 2002
5- There are no major airport improvements or they would have mentioned this in their press release. Airport reception was a problem a while back but subsequent improvements have been incorporated in the production line.
6- Call IBM (they have announced new faster drives that will be compatible with the Ti Book but it wont be available for two or three months.
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Me thinks you don't really know enough about the Ti Book to buy one. Rest assured it is considered one of the best portables ever made (see Forbes evaluation of the upgrade - they have had a prototype for a couple of weeks and are extremely impress
Those of you who are ordering this instant, you guys are Soo <i>premature</i>.
HOW do you invest $999-3,000 on a new product if you haven't read one review? Cnet? ZDnet? anyone? total silence.
There *are* real issues, and many of them.
1) Heating/cooling
2) What is this 1GHZ processor, who made it?
3) the new Superdrive and which formats it supports
4) Which OS does the new product run?
5) AIrport improvements
6) Why are there no more 5400RPM Harddrives for TiBooks.
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It is obvious that you know next to nothing about Macs. This information does not have to be researched as this revision of the Tibook is minor and you just have to use common sense:
1 - Apple has had 6 months to figure out how to make it run cooler so it should not be a problem (see 2)
2- Apple has two suppliers of Chips. IBM puts out the G3 which is used in consumer line of Macs, it is the slowest chip but is extremely power efficient. Motorola puts out the G4 which is used in high end Macs. This version of the G4 has been in trails at Apple for a while so it is not new technology.
3-The new superdrive is Panasonic - it is the sole supplier to Apple of Superdrives and has same capabilities as desktop models (except it is a little slower).
4- Apple public ally stated that computers would not be able to boot OS 9 starting in 2003. Last time I looked we are in 2002
5- There are no major airport improvements or they would have mentioned this in their press release. Airport reception was a problem a while back but subsequent improvements have been incorporated in the production line.
6- Call IBM (they have announced new faster drives that will be compatible with the Ti Book but it wont be available for two or three months.
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Me thinks you don't really know enough about the Ti Book to buy one. Rest assured it is considered one of the best portables ever made (see Forbes evaluation of the upgrade - they have had a prototype for a couple of weeks and are extremely impress
Re: Re: Re: woohoo?
I guess you don't have one? It's widely known that the superdrive is DVD-RW just Apple doesn't support it and will not mention it.
It's been shipping since it debuted what 2 years ago? I have one in my dual gig, my wife in her iMac...admittingly, I've never RW a DVD yet, only burned 4 discs so far.
I guess you don't have one? It's widely known that the superdrive is DVD-RW just Apple doesn't support it and will not mention it.
It's been shipping since it debuted what 2 years ago? I have one in my dual gig, my wife in her iMac...admittingly, I've never RW a DVD yet, only burned 4 discs so far.
Re: Re: Re: woohoo?
mm, nope, not ignorant, just observant. Yes, they own me now and I am a little scared about the next 2 years. It didn't take Bush but 1/2 year to kill the deficit surplus and now it's back to where it was.
Originally posted by fuge
excuse me as i veer off-topic for a moment...
That has to be one of the most ignorant remarks I've ever seen on these forums ...and there have been plenty. I'm not republican or democrat, I vote for the side that's right.
Be nicer to those who (now) rule over you.
mm, nope, not ignorant, just observant. Yes, they own me now and I am a little scared about the next 2 years. It didn't take Bush but 1/2 year to kill the deficit surplus and now it's back to where it was.
Re: What about TiBook's case paint?
From what I've heard, some of the latest versions of the PB were much better in being chip-resistant. I think it was the first version or two which chipped too easily.
But since I have never had a PB, I can't say from experience. Tried to swap my iBook for a PB, but the owner of the PB just wouldn't go for it.
And if idiotic U.S. politics are to be thrown in, perhaps Apple waited until today to avoid the media attention geared towards the elections.
From what I've heard, some of the latest versions of the PB were much better in being chip-resistant. I think it was the first version or two which chipped too easily.
But since I have never had a PB, I can't say from experience. Tried to swap my iBook for a PB, but the owner of the PB just wouldn't go for it.
And if idiotic U.S. politics are to be thrown in, perhaps Apple waited until today to avoid the media attention geared towards the elections.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: woohoo?
(lest Arn will have to bring the hammer down on this thread like a week or two ago)
Let's try to stay on topic, please!
(lest Arn will have to bring the hammer down on this thread like a week or two ago)
Re: Student ADC discounts
Before YOU drop hella attitude I suggest you check with someone who's actually done this before, and I can tell you that it is painless. They just requested my student ID number, and wether or not you're in any classes at the time didn't matter when I did this discount earlier this year.
Before YOU drop hella attitude I suggest you check with someone who's actually done this before, and I can tell you that it is painless. They just requested my student ID number, and wether or not you're in any classes at the time didn't matter when I did this discount earlier this year.
Hehehe I like this new SJ...stick it to the man steve.
http://forbes.com/home/2002/11/06/cx_ah_1106tentech.html
that was a very nice update. Too bad apple can't update all their hardware this well more often. If I was a millionare I would buy a couple .
.PB Battery Life
Hi everyone... newbie here. Just about to switch from 100MHz 486 (!) to a 1GHz PowerBook. Anyone think I will notice the difference ?
Anyhow, just checked the old (pre-Nov 5th) PDF document for PB specs and the new equivalent.
Old battery was claimed to be "55.3 watt-hour lithium-ion battery...".
New battery is claimed to be "61 watt-hour lithium-ion battery...".
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and there's a 9 pound hike in the spare battery cost here in the UK
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ColinB
Hi everyone... newbie here. Just about to switch from 100MHz 486 (!) to a 1GHz PowerBook. Anyone think I will notice the difference ?
Anyhow, just checked the old (pre-Nov 5th) PDF document for PB specs and the new equivalent.
Old battery was claimed to be "55.3 watt-hour lithium-ion battery...".
New battery is claimed to be "61 watt-hour lithium-ion battery...".
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and there's a 9 pound hike in the spare battery cost here in the UK
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ColinB
Re: Re: Re: Re: woohoo?
im sorry, but did you just say deficit surplus ???? what the holy hell is that?
im sorry, but did you just say deficit surplus ???? what the holy hell is that?
Re: PB Battery Life
How ironic, I just compared the two pdfs right before I logged on...
So does this mean if the newer battery was put into an older model, they you could run the older model (say the 667 MHz) for 6, 7, maybe 8 hours? Now that'd be cool.
Take notice: The 5 hour runtime refers to the 867 MHz in "ideal" conditions...the 1 GHz in normal conditions will probably only last 3-4 hours at most.
How ironic, I just compared the two pdfs right before I logged on...
So does this mean if the newer battery was put into an older model, they you could run the older model (say the 667 MHz) for 6, 7, maybe 8 hours? Now that'd be cool.
Take notice: The 5 hour runtime refers to the 867 MHz in "ideal" conditions...the 1 GHz in normal conditions will probably only last 3-4 hours at most.