New PowerBooks this Week?

[denm316]

Don't know if anyone noticed this fact, but as of Monday and yesterday there were no 12inch or 15inch PowerBooks for sale under the refurb page, they had no models, the same goes for the Power Macs.

Now today all of a sudden they have more of them, and they are listed at the same price they were when they were originally in stock a week ago. That being said I have a feeling that no new PowerBooks will be released anytime soon, just a guess because I would have thought the refurbs would have dropped in pice another $100 or so.

Also does anyone think that Apple may be discounting new PB's as refurbs to try and clear out the inventory???????

 

[nargot]

Coming from a shrink-in-training: Skip the shrink, go to the store, buy a powerbook, and enjoy You'll feel much better.

save your money and buy an ibook!!!!

 

[abilinski]

NO New PowerBooks this Week...

Maybe we should change the title to "NO New PowerBooks this Week".
I also agree with someone else that I don't want to pay full price for September technology.

 

[a17inchFuture]

Don't know if anyone noticed this fact, but as of Monday and yesterday there were no 12inch or 15inch PowerBooks for sale under the refurb page, they had no models, the same goes for the Power Macs.

Now today all of a sudden they have more of them, and they are listed at the same price they were when they were originally in stock a week ago. That being said I have a feeling that no new PowerBooks will be released anytime soon, just a guess because I would have thought the refurbs would have dropped in pice another $100 or so.

Also does anyone think that Apple may be discounting new PB's as refurbs to try and clear out the inventory???????

I have often wondered if they use the refurb page myself, but I don't think so. If you'll notice, the powerbook's are their no. 6 selling product, and their best-selling computer. Thus, I doubt they need any help clearing the shelves, especially in comparison to other products.

And I highly doubt they would lower the price of the refurbs, as they already are hugely discounted, and in my opinion, equally as good if not better than a new one (as its had each part rigourously tested and cleared before reassembly).

I really hope that Apple gets its act together and releases something soon. The last non-music related item they updated was the Pm's, and that was in November (and a week update, kinda like the PB's last september, that are still at full pice . . . hmmm). I think that it is a little sad that Steve Jobs got us all so excited about the year of the apple, yet 25% of that year is gone, and all we have to show for it is a mini-ipod, which seemingly is only being produced after each one they make sells.

 

[Zaty]

Didn't Steve Jobs say something like they would release exciting new stuff throughout the anniversary year? So it's time they started to release that stuff.

 

[denm316]

I think it may be time to go with a refurb

As much as I would love a brand new 15 inch powerbook when they are released, I just dont feel like continuing to wait for an update that may be weeks to even another month down the road.

With the addition of new refurbs to the "special deals" section, I think I am going to order a 15inch 1.25GHz Powerbook. For the price of $1999.00, I dont think you can really go wrong, its a decent discount and even when new models do come out I doubt the prices will be dramatically slashed.

$1999.00 for a like-new powerbook, it seems like the best route to take, and then worry about the G5 PB in a few years, Any Thoughts??

 

[emotion]

As much as I would love a brand new 15 inch powerbook when they are released, I just dont feel like continuing to wait for an update that may be weeks to even another month down the road.

With the addition of new refurbs to the "special deals" section, I think I am going to order a 15inch 1.25GHz Powerbook. For the price of $1999.00, I dont think you can really go wrong, its a decent discount and even when new models do come out I doubt the prices will be dramatically slashed.

$1999.00 for a like-new powerbook, it seems like the best route to take, and then worry about the G5 PB in a few years, Any Thoughts??

i'm on the verge of ordering my 12" powerbook based on the same logic.

 

[Windowlicker]

let's hope it's true

 

[hayesk]

$1999.00 for a like-new powerbook, it seems like the best route to take, and then worry about the G5 PB in a few years, Any Thoughts??

Buy it. I did last month, and even if new PBs were announced today, I wouldn't be upset. Why? Because I got at least a month of heavy use out of it. Even if they were announced today, chances are it'd be a few weeks before you could actually get your hands on one anyway. Besides, will a new PB be that much better anyway?

 

[cornboy]

WHEN?????

As much as I would love a brand new 15 inch powerbook when they are released, I just dont feel like continuing to wait for an update that may be weeks to even another month down the road.

With the addition of new refurbs to the "special deals" section, I think I am going to order a 15inch 1.25GHz Powerbook. For the price of $1999.00, I dont think you can really go wrong, its a decent discount and even when new models do come out I doubt the prices will be dramatically slashed.

$1999.00 for a like-new powerbook, it seems like the best route to take, and then worry about the G5 PB in a few years, Any Thoughts??

Good old Steve, he has such a great sense of humour. Knowing that we have all clocked the traditional Tuesday updates routine he is using the proximity of Spring Break and All Fools Day (april 1) to taunt us poor prospective purchasers. The only evidence I have for such sad behaviour is that I'd definitely do that, the temptation is too great, especially as his Refurb department is on overtime right now shipping cheaper product to disgruntled buyers that would never to pay the premium he'll want for the new machines when they come out anyway. Oh, and the fact that the incase laptop website is down for reconstruction - read new product i'll wager.

Still can't make up my mind - 12" ibook that does 95% of what I want and is amazingly portable or a fully loaded 15"er. Ahem.

 

[Mr Maui]

Maybe we should change the title to "NO New PowerBooks this Week".
I also agree with someone else that I don't want to pay full price for September technology.

Then DON'T!

<must admit I like the term "September-technology" ... like it was EONS ago>

 

[Mr Maui]

Didn't Steve Jobs say something like they would release exciting new stuff throughout the anniversary year? So it's time they started to release that stuff.

Come on ... They released an update for iPhoto, didn't they? The ball is rolling now ... and picking up speed too. Almost as fast as the snail now.

 

[Mr Maui]

$1999.00 for a like-new powerbook, it seems like the best route to take, and then worry about the G5 PB in a few years, Any Thoughts??

I think that unless you enjoy disappointment, buy as soon as you're ready, regardless of what "may" or "may not" be on the horizon. Otherwise, you may just be disappointed in how long you have to wait. In the computer world, as soon as something is announced, it is already old news and on the way out. Waiting for the newest release is like waiting for "tomorrow" to arrive.

 

[jade]

Come on ... They released an update for iPhoto, didn't they? The ball is rolling now ... and picking up speed too. Almost as fast as the snail now.

Maybe in June we will move up to ladybug pace (little speed demons)

 

[jade]

I think that unless you enjoy disappointment, buy as soon as you're ready, regardless of what "may" or "may not" be on the horizon. Otherwise, you may just be disappointed in how long you have to wait. In the computer world, as soon as something is announced, it is already old news and on the way out. Waiting for the newest release is like waiting for "tomorrow" to arrive.

Well the powerbook g4 feels like it should last a good 3 years...but the pb g5 with the inevitable increase in RAM capacity looks like 5.

 

[Mr Maui]

Well the powerbook g4 feels like it should last a good 3 years...but the pb g5 with the inevitable increase in RAM capacity looks like 5.

Provided it doesn't take 5 years to arrive.

 

[macdong]

Coming from a shrink-in-training: Skip the shrink, go to the store, buy a powerbook, and enjoy You'll feel much better.

Power comes from God, and God is in the Book --- PowerBook.

sorry, i have no clue what i am saying.

 

[Snowy_River]

I think that unless you enjoy disappointment, buy as soon as you're ready, regardless of what "may" or "may not" be on the horizon. Otherwise, you may just be disappointed in how long you have to wait. In the computer world, as soon as something is announced, it is already old news and on the way out. Waiting for the newest release is like waiting for "tomorrow" to arrive.

I have to agree with this. About a year ago, I wanted to buy a 15" AL PB. Everyone was saying that the next revision was going to be coming out really soon (this was beginning of May last year). I finally gave up and bought a 12" in mid-May (I needed to have it and couldn't wait any longer). I was very glad that I didn't wait for the line revision in September.

As a bit of food for though, based on the past PB update schedule, we are only just at the beginning of the window for an update. The update would easily be 'on time', based on the past update schedule, even if it wasn't released until end of May or beginning of June...

 

[jade]

Provided it doesn't take 5 years to arrive.

yeah, I hope it happens before the 2008 presidential elections!

 

[jade]

I have to agree with this. About a year ago, I wanted to buy a 15" AL PB. Everyone was saying that the next revision was going to be coming out really soon (this was beginning of May last year). I finally gave up and bought a 12" in mid-May (I needed to have it and couldn't wait any longer). I was very glad that I didn't wait for the line revision in September.

As a bit of food for though, based on the past PB update schedule, we are only just at the beginning of the window for an update. The update would easily be 'on time', based on the past update schedule, even if it wasn't released until end of May or beginning of June...

Yeah I was one of those 15" albook holdouts....actually since November 2002. Since I knew macworld was coming up I though i should wait. WEll then those pesky albooks came out, So i decided to wait it out. Well since they came out in September, I didn't want to buy and have the upcoming g5 powerbooks. So I waited till MAcworld 2004..............


Yeah I bought an ibook 3 weeks ago to tide me over till the g5 powerbooks come out

 

[DHagan4755]

PowerPage claims that Apple will be releasing new G4 PowerBooks this week.

Liar, liar pants on fire.

 

[rdowns]

Come on ... They released an update for iPhoto, didn't they? The ball is rolling now ... and picking up speed too. Almost as fast as the snail now.

Here's a sneak peak at Apple's new update strategy.

 

[tsk]

Now today all of a sudden they have more of them, and they are listed at the same price they were when they were originally in stock a week ago. That being said I have a feeling that no new PowerBooks will be released anytime soon, just a guess because I would have thought the refurbs would have dropped in pice another $100 or so.

Also does anyone think that Apple may be discounting new PB's as refurbs to try and clear out the inventory???????

I noticed the new refurbs just reappeared, but I think within the last 2 weeks these were dropped in price. The 15" were definitely at least $100 more not too long ago. Granted, I think that's a kind of lame drop.

I suspect the drop indicates that updates are coming, just probably not immediately. To me, I'd try to move these for a couple of weeks before I released new ones.

You're also possibly right on the new as refurbs. Do they sell the old models as refurbs when new ones come out?

 

[nbs2]

what's wrong with me?

I keep coming back to this site hoping for a rumor like this. It doesn't happen for the longest time. Then this. I can't figure out what Apple is trying to tell me. There must be some profound lesson, somewhere.

 

[Mr Maui]

I noticed the new refurbs just reappeared, but I think within the last 2 weeks these were dropped in price. The 15" were definitely at least $100 more not too long ago. Granted, I think that's a kind of lame drop.

I suspect the drop indicates that updates are coming, just probably not immediately. To me, I'd try to move these for a couple of weeks before I released new ones.

There are five planets visible in the night sky (just after sunset) for the next couple of weeks too. This surely MUST mean that updates are coming for absolutely, positively certain.