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Powerbook Rumors Again

I've heard that Mot is promising 7457's at 1.6ghz to upgrade manufacturers in "august". They had promised them in july, but it got bumped. A quote, "looks like Apple will ship a 1.3ghz PowerBook shortly and it will probl. use the 7447. A 7447 is a 7457 without L3." Would 512k L2 make up for the missing L3?

I would imagine if upgrade manufacturers are getting these chips in a couple weeks, Apple should have had them for a bit already.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if Apple has a clause in a contract that says something to the effect: not before us. A 7457 operating around 1.6 GHz would be about right considering a die shrink and process improvements, it would also be very competitive with the G5 for a portable processor.

This might be a good sign for a Power Book upgrade before September. I do hope that they get it right as far as the configurations go.

Dave


Originally posted by panphage
I've heard that Mot is promising 7457's at 1.6ghz to upgrade manufacturers in "august". They had promised them in july, but it got bumped. A quote, "looks like Apple will ship a 1.3ghz PowerBook shortly and it will probl. use the 7447. A 7447 is a 7457 without L3." Would 512k L2 make up for the missing L3?

I would imagine if upgrade manufacturers are getting these chips in a couple weeks, Apple should have had them for a bit already.
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Battery Concerns

If battery concerns alone were the issue, Apple would never release a dual G4 or a G5 powerbook.

However, Apple is *vigorously* persuing avenues for implimenting Fuel Cells into portables. Doesn't mean this new technology will happen *anytime* soon, but Apple was quoted as saying they were willing to redesign portables for a feasable fuel cell design as opposed to making a fuel cell fit in current battery slots.

So my guess is, we'll see Dual G4 and/or G5 in PowerBooks when the entire line goes fuel cell.

Or perhaps if.

Or perhaps not.

Depends on which rumors you choose to (dis)believe.

Jaedreth
 
Motorolla G4's

I'm not going to count on Powerbooks with the updated Motorola chips until the start of next year, that's how little faith I have in them.

If they do an update before then, I doubt they will have the new chips, and if they do, I will be shocked, though pleasantly so.

Jaedreth
 
SHOULD I WAIT????

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO PURCHASE A POWERBOOK FOR A WHILE NOW, AND THE 17" WAS MY CHOICE. HOWEVER, WITH NEW ONES COMING OUT IN 2 MONTHS, WOULD I BE BETTER OFF CAPITOLIZING ON THE REDUCED PRICES AS OF NOW, OR WAITING FOR THE NEW 15" OR 17". AS A STUDENT, I CAN GET A 15" WITH A SUPERDRIVE FOR 2,299. WHAT SHOULD I DO?? BACKTOTHEMAC TOLD ME I WOULD KICK MYSELF IF I DIDNT WAIT, BUT IM NOT SURE. SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE. THANKS.
 
Heh....

well, it all depends on how much you need it.

If you need it, and will get real work done on it... buy it now.

If you can wait... well, the PowerBooks haven't been updated for 6-7 months. The 15" hasn't been updated since since 11/02.

The longer you wait, the more likely they will to be updated.

If it's any help -- the updates aren't expected to be "dramatic". Faster processors, maybe a faster bus. No G5.

arn
 
i feel your pain. i have recently sold my 15" and am eagerly awaiting an update so i can upgrade to a 17". for the time being, i'm stuck in COMPAQHELL (using an evo n410c from a friend), which i can assure you is even worse than DELLHELL

my .02 on this is that there's no harm in waiting - if/when new models come out, you should be able to get the existing models at an even bigger discount than they are at now. or you can make the decision to pay a premium for the updated model. at the very least, you'll be able to make a more informed decision, knowing exactly what speed bump and new features you'll be paying for
 
... even more waiting....

wait....

wait....

wait....

new rumors every week....

every week, soul-crushing disappointment.......

🙁
 
i hear that... every tuesday passes and i frown because they havent updated the 15 inch, and the 12 inch is too small for me, and the 17 inch would probably be a menace trying to use in class.
 
Originally posted by eric_n_dfw
Yeah - the 15" is perfect for me except for the missing Airport Extreme. 🙁
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Awhile back when I asked about options for upgrading the TiBook to 802.11g, someone sent me this link. I am still awaiting delivery of my TiBook (hopefully one day next week) and so I can't comment on how well (if at all) the cards described in the article work.
 
Some ppl are saying that the PB update could be announce at SIGGRAPH 2003..i looked at the schedule, theres no showing of any presentation by apple...so i dunno 🙁
 
PowerBook updates

Either powerbook updates are coming tomorrow, Friday the 25th, or they are coming in September during Apple Expo, or they will be a silent rev (meaning nothing special) at some odd time between now and Sept. Siggraph is a silly idea, because as stated, no keynote or anything.

Jaedreth
 
Originally posted by Lyle
Awhile back when I asked about options for upgrading the TiBook to 802.11g, someone sent me this link. I am still awaiting delivery of my TiBook (hopefully one day next week) and so I can't comment on how well (if at all) the cards described in the article work.
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Yeah, I've though of doing that, but then I'd have no place to put a FW800 PC Card when I wanted to do so 😀

Maybe someone will come up with a combo 802.11g and FireWire 800 PC Card!
 
ah my ideal powerbook:
-1.3 G4
-15 inch screen
-512 DDR
-64 meg ATI
-4X superdrive
-ambient light sensing keyboard
-firewire 800 and usb 2.0
-integreated wi fi, bluetooth

price: $1700 (i can dream, can't i)
 
- Quadruple 2GHz G5 processors each with dedicated 8GiB RAM
- Airport Extreme 2
- Firewire 800+
- USB2.5
- 15.4" OLED 3D display
- iSight technology built-in
- 256MB ATi Graphics card
- Mac OS X 10.5
- 12hr battery life
- 5.1 surround sound (not sure how that'd work)
- Safari that doesn't crash on eBay

Yours for just $999.

Yeah...that's what I'd like to see in a PowerBook this September...good stuff 😀

AppleMatt
 
Originally posted by AppleMatt
- Quadruple 2GHz G5 processors each with dedicated 8GiB RAM
- Airport Extreme 2
- Firewire 800+
- USB2.5
- 15.4" OLED 3D display
- iSight technology built-in
- 256MB ATi Graphics card
- Mac OS X 10.5
- 12hr battery life
- 5.1 surround sound (not sure how that'd work)
- Safari that doesn't crash on eBay

Yours for just $999.

Yeah...that's what I'd like to see in a PowerBook this September...good stuff 😀

AppleMatt
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What, no hypersuperdrive?
 
Pricing of new/old Power Books

First off I hope this thread is still alive.

Im currently looking (well not true I've fallen for the Powerbooks and I _am_ going to get one)

Its to replace my Sony C1-MHP. Its a fabulose machine but I no longer commute the distance I used to which means I no longer need something so tiny and would in fact get more use of something bigger.

+ I like the look of the Macs and OS X(typing this from a Sun Ultra 60 running linux)

My question is are we likely to see the Current Powerbooks drop in price when the new models are intruduced (bearing in mind the recent price drops) or will the new version just cost more?

Not sure which model im interesting (im guessing the 17 will be to big) but going to check them out on Saturday. Im pretty sure if I decide on the 15" I'll wait as the newer ones (should be) better but If I decide on the 12" Should I get now?

Will use it for a general wireless house laptop, web surfing email unix development and 'playing' really

Thoughts?

Also silly question but do Apple launch world wide in one go (Im from the UK)

Cheers
 
Re: SHOULD I WAIT????

Originally posted by IMINDELLHELL
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO PURCHASE A POWERBOOK FOR A WHILE NOW, AND THE 17" WAS MY CHOICE. HOWEVER, WITH NEW ONES COMING OUT IN 2 MONTHS, WOULD I BE BETTER OFF CAPITOLIZING ON THE REDUCED PRICES AS OF NOW, OR WAITING FOR THE NEW 15" OR 17". AS A STUDENT, I CAN GET A 15" WITH A SUPERDRIVE FOR 2,299. WHAT SHOULD I DO?? BACKTOTHEMAC TOLD ME I WOULD KICK MYSELF IF I DIDNT WAIT, BUT IM NOT SURE. SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE. THANKS.
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There weren't any responses to the $ subtext of DellHell's message... I have the same question. I'm a federal employee and can buy a 12 inch PB for $1440. There may be better deals thru the retailers, but if the new PBs expected soon are going to cost the same as they do now, I'll wait. If not, and the price difference is going to be in the $200-300 range, the 12 inch PB has everything I want and more... but I don't want to find out on the morrow that I just paid for something "old" at the same price as something "new."

All you wisened Mac experts, do you think the new powerbooks will cost more than the current line and by how much? I've been tracking Apple's pricing for the last few months and don't know what they usually do w/ prices in these situations... course, I suppose it depends on whether the hardware is real new and rocks or if it's just a "rev," as someone said above.

On the other hand, I've been patiently sharing an iMac with 2 family members for 2 years and am about to go mad, mad, I say. Perhaps I should be looking at the rising costs of mental health care.
 
Hi Bascule, welcome to the forums.

Apple lauch world-wide usually.
The old machines will drop in price, but will not be available from Apple anymore.
The new machines will most likely cost the same as the current ones when they were introduced.
I'd wait for a 15" (and see if revised 12" come with it) before buying if I were you.

Sorry for brief reply, I have to shoot out.

AppleMatt (from UK also)
 
Re: PowerBook updates

Originally posted by jaedreth
Either powerbook updates are coming tomorrow, Friday the 25th, or they are coming in September during Apple Expo, or they will be a silent rev (meaning nothing special) at some odd time between now and Sept. Siggraph is a silly idea, because as stated, no keynote or anything.

Jaedreth
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Why would they announce them on a Friday? What makes you think that?
 
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