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NO POWERBOOK UPDATES. JUST BUY THE FRIGGIN' THING
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never say never
I wouldnt say never, apple always innovates, they are going to have to totally redisign laptop cooling systems, but have faith, if anyone can do it, apple can!!
wide said:
I wouldnt say never, apple always innovates, they are going to have to totally redisign laptop cooling systems, but have faith, if anyone can do it, apple can!!
kingcrowing said:
And some people *cough* are photographers, cinematographers, editors, musicians, etc. *cough* who want a computer that can chew through all the audio/video/photo editing they can throw at it and asks for seconds. Espeically since you're making a 2000 - 3000 dollar investment. You want it to be powerful so it will last for the 4-5 years most college students with limited funding *cough* would like them to last. *cough*
Just my two cents. Anyone know the best way to cure a hacking cough?
Erendiox said:Just my two cents. Anyone know the best way to cure a hacking cough?
If a Powerbook G5 would fry your balls, i bet it could cure your hacking cough, too? Am i right? What do i win?
Agreed. First of all, it's way too early for an update - last update was Jan 31st. Average time between updates is 6-8 months. That puts the next PB update in the August to October time frame.
And even when that update happens, what are the chances it's going to be a G5? There's not even one piece of information that says it will be, and lots that say it won't. So maybe we're looking at the update after that. That's early '06. So what's the point of waiting?
FWIW, I have a 15" 1ghz TiBook that's 2 yrs + 3 months old. Sure, it would be nice to replace it with a PBG5 later this fall. On the other hand, I could also keep it for another 2yrs and be happy - it still works great, and I love using it every day.
And even when that update happens, what are the chances it's going to be a G5? There's not even one piece of information that says it will be, and lots that say it won't. So maybe we're looking at the update after that. That's early '06. So what's the point of waiting?
FWIW, I have a 15" 1ghz TiBook that's 2 yrs + 3 months old. Sure, it would be nice to replace it with a PBG5 later this fall. On the other hand, I could also keep it for another 2yrs and be happy - it still works great, and I love using it every day.
Screw waiting for a G5 powerbook, I'm going to get a Pentium M and use it until a G5 PB comes out, and sell the Pentium M. Provided Apple is competative (of which I'm not too hopefull).
It works out very economical, I suggest more users consider being on both "sides".
Next we just need some more games which work over a mac/pc lan.
It works out very economical, I suggest more users consider being on both "sides".
Next we just need some more games which work over a mac/pc lan.
Shacklebolt said:
I'd rather want to see a pricedrop for G4 PBs than a G5 PB. Hey, I mean, 200 Euro surcharge(!) for a Matsushita non-DL DVD+/- burner? 80 Euro surcharge for 256MB RAM (could get 512MB for 60 Euro at Crucial)? Come on Apple, these are standard components... and damn, Apple should really use displays of better quality for their PBs...
Either a reasonable price policy or components of better quality would boost the PB sales.. nobody is crying for that G5.
1. if you need the power and the g4 powerbook doesn't cut it then go PC. simple.
2. i think the next upgrade to powerbooks will be HD widescreens (and the 12 will go to 13WS, in effect the machine will be slightly smaller). maybe tiny increase in chip speed but that's all.
i love my rev c 12" pbook. best 1100 quid i've ever spent. and the small 'books are cheaper than the PC equivalents too.
yeah i see what the video people are saying about wanting to churn through their work with a G5 but what can you do, that machine (a g5 pbook) doesn't exist.
2. i think the next upgrade to powerbooks will be HD widescreens (and the 12 will go to 13WS, in effect the machine will be slightly smaller). maybe tiny increase in chip speed but that's all.
i love my rev c 12" pbook. best 1100 quid i've ever spent. and the small 'books are cheaper than the PC equivalents too.
yeah i see what the video people are saying about wanting to churn through their work with a G5 but what can you do, that machine (a g5 pbook) doesn't exist.
tdewey said:
I second this. It may be farfetched to expect G5 in a Powerbook (even if GX flavour had been manufactured in the thousands), but any (or all) of the mentioned by tdewey improvements is more than plausible.
This is why I'd rather say everybody who is not in a desperate need of a Powerbook in this very moment to wait a few more weeks. WWDC is not that far and if there are no laptop updates announced there you may safely buy a curent rev.D Powerbook. Otherwise you risk purchasing something, which by the time it arives will be already outdated.
just my $.02
proposed amendment to thread title
Though the possibility of an iBook update is that much more visible, since it would probably mostly be encompassed by existing Apple laptop technology/specs, I am nonetheless inspired to propose an amendment to this illustrious thread, namely the insertion of the words "OR IBOOK" following the word "POWERBOOK."
Let us go forth and shout it from the hilltops.
Though the possibility of an iBook update is that much more visible, since it would probably mostly be encompassed by existing Apple laptop technology/specs, I am nonetheless inspired to propose an amendment to this illustrious thread, namely the insertion of the words "OR IBOOK" following the word "POWERBOOK."
Let us go forth and shout it from the hilltops.
It was not long ago I recall numerous post harking for the last powerbook revision which was only a few months ago. I happily purchased a 15" powerbook after the last revision and am completely satisfied. I seriously doubt I will be buying a computer for another 4 years or so. What is it with you people that seem to get a new system every 6 months? What do you do for a living, cause I want that job...
Well I for one have just bought my own Rev D 1.67 PB and i'm majorly happy with it. As a second system to my work G5 PM it cannot be beaten. As has been said, the rev D's are pretty much perfect (except for the ball frying *I wouldn't recommend trying to watch one of the lord of the rings films - flamin' hell!!) and any new Powerbook is going to have a price premium attached and also have some kinks in it. Despite tiger being updated - the thought of a super pricey Rev A Nu-PB with 10.4.1 doesn't seem like a particularly attractive option when lined up next to my silky Rev D. Because of this, I think I'll be happy with my purchase for a while (well, at least the next 6 months )
Just my 2 pence....
)Just my 2 pence....
Powerbook G5
The G5 processor is late, the biggest concern I have is that Apple won't give REAL users what they need!!! I desperately need a 20" PowerBook. The 17" is the closest thing to a cube (apart from the mini of course - but thats for PC Usedtobe's), but not good enough. A 20" would fit in my new briefcase perfectly. Why a 20"???? I have a 20" screen at home so I can plug my 17" G4 in and have 2 screens, what I really need is a 20" and a 30" at home and a 20" when travelling.
If Apple were to shrink the HUGE G5 tower into something that would fit in a large briefcase (alah CUBE) then that would be another story. Then all that would have to be done is make an LCD screen that can be rooled up into a tube.
Huh!!
The G5 processor is late, the biggest concern I have is that Apple won't give REAL users what they need!!! I desperately need a 20" PowerBook. The 17" is the closest thing to a cube (apart from the mini of course - but thats for PC Usedtobe's), but not good enough. A 20" would fit in my new briefcase perfectly. Why a 20"???? I have a 20" screen at home so I can plug my 17" G4 in and have 2 screens, what I really need is a 20" and a 30" at home and a 20" when travelling.
If Apple were to shrink the HUGE G5 tower into something that would fit in a large briefcase (alah CUBE) then that would be another story. Then all that would have to be done is make an LCD screen that can be rooled up into a tube.
Huh!!
RE:
I want the new 17",and I will be getting one shortly...maybe,I love it a lot,just sceptical about the 128MB VRAM...:'( I want 256 to keep up with the new apps and stuff coming out.
I want the new 17",and I will be getting one shortly...maybe,I love it a lot,just sceptical about the 128MB VRAM...:'( I want 256 to keep up with the new apps and stuff coming out.
Quit Moaning
All you people who moan about being sick of these "should I buy threads" should just keep it to yourselves. Here's a thought... don't read them. I find them very useful, especially when I'm going through a "should I buy this" phase.
All you people who moan about being sick of these "should I buy threads" should just keep it to yourselves. Here's a thought... don't read them. I find them very useful, especially when I'm going through a "should I buy this" phase.
I can see some point in not wanting to be the last guy buying the PM G4. However, think of it like this. Apple has taken a long time to introduce the G5 into the PM. There is probably a very good reason for this (heat, lots of it) decision. My guess is that when Apple finally place the PM G5 it will still be hot. Very hot. It is not like the PM G4 is cool. The power consumption will probably be higher, and thus also the batt time.
I am hoping to get a grant approved so I can buy a PM this summer. To be quite frank, I wouldn't mind if it would mean a PM G4, since I value batt time over speed. It is suppose to be mobile, and it won't do me any good if I have to be plugged in more or less constantly.
Moreover, historically it has proven to be a smart strategy not to buy Rev. A unless you have a great desire for the latest thing on the market.
So my advise would be buy if you need a mobile computer, wait if you want the latest thing on the market.
I doubt that many people use the proc of a mobile comp full out... Would you?
I am hoping to get a grant approved so I can buy a PM this summer. To be quite frank, I wouldn't mind if it would mean a PM G4, since I value batt time over speed. It is suppose to be mobile, and it won't do me any good if I have to be plugged in more or less constantly.
Moreover, historically it has proven to be a smart strategy not to buy Rev. A unless you have a great desire for the latest thing on the market.
So my advise would be buy if you need a mobile computer, wait if you want the latest thing on the market.
I doubt that many people use the proc of a mobile comp full out... Would you?