Powerbook G5 Hints?

[lem0nayde]

This could be REALLY easily faked. A screenshot of an HTML page hardly constitutes proof. In addition, you can create any 1x1 pixel transparent gif you want by changing the name of the link:

http://switch.atdmt.com/action/apple_g5_elephant

You'll notice if you do a select all on that page you'll see a tiny dot in the upper left - that is the pixel gif. If you get properties on it you'll see it is called: apple_g5_elephant.gif

You can do it for any name.

Joe

 

[sirjimithy1]

what happens when they do eventually bring out the g5 powerbook? what do we wait for then?

Dual CPU models

 

[ant_s]

what happens when they do eventually bring out the g5 powerbook? what do we wait for then?

Dual 3GHz PowerMac G5s?

 

[mkwilson68]

Anyone remember...

... that website balls-up that preceded the G5 launch? History repeating itself?

 

[mkwilson68]

This could be REALLY easily faked. A screenshot of an HTML page hardly constitutes proof. In addition, you can create any 1x1 pixel transparent gif you want by changing the name of the link:

http://switch.atdmt.com/action/apple_g5_elephant

You'll notice if you do a select all on that page you'll see a tiny dot in the upper left - that is the pixel gif. If you get properties on it you'll see it is called: apple_g5_elephant.gif

You can do it for any name.

Joe

Actually, I saw it live on their site earlier today - it was definitely there and has now been changed.

 

[Chomolungma]

Revelation

what happens when they do eventually bring out the g5 powerbook? what do we wait for then?

The second coming, the end time, my brother.

-chomo

 

[nycorso]

Just to add more to this - stumbled on this as well......who knows!?!?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/27/apple_site_powerbook_g5/

 

[jmustretch]

Not a fake

I as well as a couple of coworkers saw it before it was "fixed"

Good if it is true!

 

[jdechko]

what happens when they do eventually bring out the g5 powerbook? what do we wait for then?

Powerbook G6, of course!

 

[miketcool]

Holy Cow!!!

Thats not all guys and gals, there appears to be much more. This link clearly shows that a Special Edition Harry Caray Powerbook is coming! No more single tone startup, I bet it will play tkae me out to the ballgame instead!!

http://switch.atdmt.com/action/powerbook/harry_caray.html

Can't wait to get my hands on this one....

 

[BubbaJones]

Despite everyone's constant reference to them, I don't think I've ever seen a "powerbook next tuesday!!!!11" person...

New G5 Powerbook next Tuesday!!!!11 Woo Hoo!

 

[jamilecrire]

One difference

One day apple will finally have out the G5 powerbook, if they want to. I don't think the G5 offers benefits that a much less wattage freescale G4 couldn't produce.

Except a 64 bit based laptop. I've been waiting on this one for a while. If they can come out with a 15" model for under $2000 I'm buying one. If not i'll wait.

Besides when they announce it will take 4-5 months before they are even actually available. I don't know why people bitch about Apple not giving a road map. All you have to do is consider announcements the roadmap since the actuall ability to buy is far in the future (99% of the time).

 

[djkny]

Apple will announce the G5 PB in mid-Feb after the SuperBowl marketing blitz, where they'll produce a 20+ year anniversary commercial that far outweighs them all. They will build momentum by spending millions on commercial spots on SuperBowl Sunday, then "release" that following Tuesday with a shipping date of early/mid March.

The highlight will be the much anticipated "Apple in the Middle:
15" G5 PB 2.0GHZ, 100GB 7200 RPM HD, 8X Dual Super, BT 2.0, 512 RAM 1 SO-DIMM, OS X 10.4 Tiger pre-release.

(man I overslept. Gotta go to work)

 

[SiliconAddict]

Yah I think I'm 100% certain now that I'm going to hold off getting any Mac until WWDC. I could get a mini now but I'd be kicking myself if Apple came out with a G5 PowerBook midyear. Here's hoping its true.

Now bring on all the "expert" naysayer

 

[SiliconAddict]

They will build momentum by spending millions on commercial spots on SuperBowl Sunday, then "release" that following Tuesday with a shipping date of early/mid March.

Doubtful. I thought I read somewhere on Mac rumors a site on the net that lists all the commercials for the Super Bowl didn't have Apple listed in any of the slots.

 

[billystlyes]

Sweet! I cannot wait until the G5 powerbooks come out. This has been a great year so far. I mean the Shuffle and Mini and now this. This also leads me to believe that Tiger is coming soon because wouldn't they want to have the new Powerbooks come pre-loaded it.

 

[sirjimithy1]

The highlight will be the much anticipated "Apple in the Middle:
15" G5 PB 2.0GHZ, 100GB 7200 RPM HD, 8X Dual Super, BT 2.0, 512 RAM 1 SO-DIMM, OS X 10.4 Tiger pre-release.

(man I overslept. Gotta go to work)

You mean like this?
http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/macdesign/pBookG5.html

 

[itsa]

I'll buy whatever they release, but boy would it be nice if it was a sparkly new G5 PB. Mmm mmmmm.

For me, a G5 powerbook would not get passed by.
I would not even bat an eye at a G4 Upgrade. The ones I have will hold me until a G5 comes along.... even if it's another year off. The way I see it, the only reason for someone to by any Apple powerbook is... one, they don't have one at all... two, they make G5's.

 

[propropro]

Why isn't this in the page 2? Do you really think this is a hint of a PB G5 coming soon?

 

[itsa]

You mean like this?
http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/macdesign/pBookG5.html

That still makes me LOL, but if that thing could hold two HD's, I would be all over it! :0)

 

[itsa]

Why isn't this in the page 2?

Because it's BIG news! This is what everyone wants!

 

[hansen]

what happens when they do eventually bring out the g5 powerbook? what do we wait for then?

The powerbook g6?

 

[Rootman]

Janet Jackson will reveal it at the Superbowl.

 

[kaneda]

FAKE! Not real...

 

[Pringolian]

Why isn't this in the page 2? Do you really think this is a hint of a PB G5 coming soon?

At least the 'evidence' that is being used is real and not just pure speculation. It could well be a simple mistake; but u gotta admit there are a lot of mistakes, rumors, statements etc that are pointing to the G5 PowerBook.

Thats why these forums have been in full on geek mode since just before MWSF