Jschultz said:
Thats a tough call...whats the discount worth?
I expect a price drop and of course the current models will become discounted as well...
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Thats a tough call...whats the discount worth?
I expect a price drop and of course the current models will become discounted as well...
Does anyone think this might give any indication of future updates or are they talking only of supplying current iBooks? Would they supply schools with a model that's out of production by the time the programme starts?
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2005/may/02cobb.html
(Sorry if this is a stupid question, I am not an expert on the update thing!)
Anyway, I'm in the waiting camp too, I actually wouldn't mind getting the current iBook 14" right now. I have an old secondhand PB G3 firewire whose sound board, battery and keyboard have been replaced already and whose screen has been slowly deteriorating, sometimes it flickers, the hinges are not even holding it upright properly anymore, and I'm using sellotape in one corner (!!) to keep it together, not to mention the clunky cd drive that is as slow as an old floppy disk, sooo, you can imagine for me upgrading to even the most modest current model would be a huge leap forward!
I'm going to take advantage of educational discounts, which I can do anytime even later this year; thing is, there is another promotion here, only until the end of May, to finance the purchase of an iBook at zero interests for 10 months. I'd like to take advantage of that too, so I don't really know if I should bother waiting for an update that may not come, or not soon enough, or be significant enough to justify missing the zero interests promotion...
I don't need any special video card features, I don't play games, I don't do heavy graphics, so, I guess the current iBook would be good enough. Someone mentioned video issues? As in, the display clarity, or performance, or both? Or something that would only be an issue for those who have higher requirements?
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2005/may/02cobb.html
(Sorry if this is a stupid question, I am not an expert on the update thing!)
Anyway, I'm in the waiting camp too, I actually wouldn't mind getting the current iBook 14" right now. I have an old secondhand PB G3 firewire whose sound board, battery and keyboard have been replaced already and whose screen has been slowly deteriorating, sometimes it flickers, the hinges are not even holding it upright properly anymore, and I'm using sellotape in one corner (!!) to keep it together, not to mention the clunky cd drive that is as slow as an old floppy disk, sooo, you can imagine for me upgrading to even the most modest current model would be a huge leap forward!
I'm going to take advantage of educational discounts, which I can do anytime even later this year; thing is, there is another promotion here, only until the end of May, to finance the purchase of an iBook at zero interests for 10 months. I'd like to take advantage of that too, so I don't really know if I should bother waiting for an update that may not come, or not soon enough, or be significant enough to justify missing the zero interests promotion...
I don't need any special video card features, I don't play games, I don't do heavy graphics, so, I guess the current iBook would be good enough. Someone mentioned video issues? As in, the display clarity, or performance, or both? Or something that would only be an issue for those who have higher requirements?
aswitcher said:
I am eye-balling the combo drive 12" ibook, the one that is slightly above the $999 at their site. Combo drive and Airport built in..I can get that one for $949, AND I take off the extra $100, so it's only $849 for an iBook that should cost $1100 or so.
And if they drop prices, I could always price adjust.
Jschultz said:
How long are you going to hang onto the iBook? If its more than a few years then the better graphics card will make a bit of a difference.
If its an immediate cash issue then I guess you can play it safe and buy now but quite a few people got burnt on the new iMac, apparently suprised that it appeared and how good - and cheaper - it was. My guess is that the new iBook will have a similiar reception by those who buy an iBook but really would have eben happy to wait and even pay more for the better specs...
ThinkSecret is the place to review and watch
ibook knock on effect
i am unsure which i will buy - ibook or powerbook.
unless the next update for the ibook is a significant one I will probably get a powerbook.
can anyone tell me if the powerbook prices will be affected by an ibook upgrade - will they drop and/or will the ibook's increase?
i am unsure which i will buy - ibook or powerbook.
unless the next update for the ibook is a significant one I will probably get a powerbook.
can anyone tell me if the powerbook prices will be affected by an ibook upgrade - will they drop and/or will the ibook's increase?
thefunky_monkey said:
Apple ain't increasing iBook prices. Powerbook prices might fall, but eh... I'd put the chances at 20%. Of course, in almost every PB update, the prices of one of the models drops. But there isn't much room on the 17 or super-15. However, if Apple doesn't get double-layer Superdrives in the Powerbooks and goes with a ****** G4 update, I wouldn't be all that surprised if Apple drops the super-12 and super-15 and makes superdrives standard features.
Keep in mind that if Apple does another cruddy G4 update, the chips are going to run at 1.67 and 1.833, which, percentage-wise is an even smaller margin than between 1.5 and 1.67. This would be especially true if Apple, as they are prone to do - considering their penchant for minimalism - lists a 1.833 as 1.8.
Would enough people want to upgrade to 1.8 from 1.67? Especially if both have superdrives? Eh... you'd have to have dual layer on the super-15. However, those in the know will realize that the 1.8 is really 1.833 so who knows.
On the other hand, if Apple upgrades to the newer 200 bus G4, you might actually see a drop (!) in speeds such that the models are 1.6 and 1.8 even. This chip would be a better chip, no doubt, but lots of people will complain given the strange step back from 1.67 to 1.6. Knowing Apple, if they are going to switch G4's, they are doing everything they can to get the speeds at 1.8 and 2.0. And that would be a pretty tight upgrade, as far as I'm concerned.
Beck446 said:
I think iBook and Powerbook prices will both drop. The iBook is struggling to compete with the cut-price peecee laptops and, if they're going to drop the price of the iBook, then they're likely to also drop the price of the Powerbook so that the cheaper iBooks don't affect the sales of Powerbooks.
My question is:
Why have we not even heard a peep yet? WWDC is only a little over 3 weeks away, and no word yet? I swear I remember hearing rumors of new iBooks weeks before the 600/700 G3's came out. I don't know...an update is needed, but Why NO news?
Why have we not even heard a peep yet? WWDC is only a little over 3 weeks away, and no word yet? I swear I remember hearing rumors of new iBooks weeks before the 600/700 G3's came out. I don't know...an update is needed, but Why NO news?
I'm thinking about updating my ancient clamshell and i enjoyed this thread - so thanks contributors. I'm going to wait now.
I posted this on another forum somewhere, but here goes again...
i predict they're gonna get a form makeover based on ipod mini styles to target market for the 'halo effect'.
I posted this on another forum somewhere, but here goes again...
i predict they're gonna get a form makeover based on ipod mini styles to target market for the 'halo effect'.
Jschultz said:
because apple sues anyone who spreads rumours about their latest secrets!
macrumours got into trouble, now their only news articles are obvious ones that anyone could tell you.
ok, i just went to apple.com and read all about their open GL, core image/video, and core audio. I also wacthed the quicktime video with the 'dashboard ripple effect'...while all this stuff seems cool and slightly impressive... i dont NEED any of it. bluetooth? wont use it. more ram? i can buy it. faster cpu? don't care much about that either.
i think i'll buy in a week or so, so that IF they announce new books, i can price adjust
i think i'll buy in a week or so, so that IF they announce new books, i can price adjust
Jschultz said:
You might not need it now, but if you are going to keep your iBook longer than two years, I'd wait. Core Image will become more and more prevalent in the future and will do a lot more than simply ripple your screen. For the longevity of a computer, A 64 MB GPU is a necessity.
That hasn't stopped ThinkSecret and AppleInsider from calling a lot of the recent updates to PowerMacs, iMacs and eMacs. ThinkSecret's shown zero fear in reporting rumors...don't know why they'd suddenly stop, shaking in their boots, sitting on an iBook rumor.
That doesn't make any sense.
I think Apple is being unpredictable, and that in this case, the buyers guide is not the be-all, end-all when it comes to telling the future of the iBook line. The PBs are standing in front of an iBook update...and until the PBs become hot for an update...I wouldn't be holding my breath for an iBook update.
Just my humble opinion.
thefunky_monkey said:
When did MacRumors get in trouble. I was unaware this site was ever attacked by Apple legal.
WolfgangK said:
And there is my dilemma. I can't just sit around and wait for Apple to announce something. I mean, if they don't announce it at WWDC, what if it isn't until fall? That would suck to wait so long! I NEED a laptop to do school stuff from. I'd feel foolish waiting for so long, you know?
asqy said:
i don't find that site true everyone has been saying that site is always Bs and never even close to being right.. Plus their are somthings in their that are BIG IF'S...
No, they certainly dont seem to be credible.
Like thats a very thick powerbook!
I'd be really happy, for the 12inch, to get a bump to 1.33, 512ram, 64vram and 60gig HD plus a small price cut.
That would be a decent upgrade...and then I'd buy one.
If they upgraded to 512 standard (soldered onto the main board?) then I'd spend my money on a 512 stick to bump it to 1 gig.
Like thats a very thick powerbook!
I'd be really happy, for the 12inch, to get a bump to 1.33, 512ram, 64vram and 60gig HD plus a small price cut.
That would be a decent upgrade...and then I'd buy one.
If they upgraded to 512 standard (soldered onto the main board?) then I'd spend my money on a 512 stick to bump it to 1 gig.
Nevertheless, it was good while it lasted... a good dose of suspended disbelief and for a few moments I was transported into the future, experiencing first hand what apple will bring us... the come down is terrible, rumor-crack that's what macshrine.com's tag line should be. 
Panoctopi said:Nevertheless, it was good while it lasted... a good dose of suspended disbelief and for a few moments I was transported into the future, experiencing first hand what apple will bring us... the come down is terrible, rumor-crack that's what macshrine.com's tag line should be.
Heh. And isn't paris mac expo in late july? no way id wait that long!
finalcoolman said:
Thank you for the correction..and I'd not wait that long for a new laptop. that's 3 and a half months away!
WWDC or bust!
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