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PowerBook to gain iSight, iBook to go widescreen in 2006

EricNau said:
Are they going to stick with the names Yonah & Merom? Or will they be changed?
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These are internal project names that are replaced once the Marketing Department figures out a product naming convention. Very often, though, project names continue to be used long after the product has been released.
 
Steve Jobs likes kicking ass. Intel powerbooks ... oh yeah.
 
ksz said:
These are internal project names that are replaced once the Marketing Department figures out a product naming convention. Very often, though, project names continue to be used long after the product has been released.
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Thanks, I suspected that, but I wasn't sure. It just didn't seem like Intel to use names like that - Maybe they'll get really clever this time and call them the Pentium 5 & 6! :eek:
Intel's naming structure has always bothered me.
 
Tablet

Anyone else hoping for a tablet? This would be the perfect time to unveil a whole new product for Apple. There already doing complete redesigns on all of there systems. Why not throw in a new product?
 
All the rumors about no more 12" PowerBooks make me so happy that I bought mine before the intel switch. I'd definitely rather have 12" instead of 13".
 
Todays PowerBooks are WEAK.

Apple need something to boost their laptops.. so what if the Pro software isn't ready... iBooks and especially PowerBooks needs catching up with the competition - reality - they are SLOW. Only fan boys and the clueless would deny this.

I hope this rumour is true...
 
StealthRider said:
Um, the Pentium M is basically a souped-up Pentium III.
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...AND the P3s where more efficient than P4s.

I dont know what you are trying to say.
 
Will there be any disadvantages to the new Intel laptops or any great benefits? The only thing im aware of is that Intel chips are faster and use less power.
 
17" dual core will be worth the wait.

Sol said:
I am excited to hear about widescreen iBooks. I just hope Apple does not do something silly like take out FireWire.

The trouble with this rumour concerns the PowerBook. I can't see Apple releasing a, x86 15" PowerBook and then waiting for a few months to release a 17" version. Would anyone buy a G4 17" while another x86 Powerbook is available?

As for the thinner design, it sounds like form has taken over function at Apple. The 5G iPod was also made thinner and that resulted in loss of FireWire. What will go in the next PowerBooks? The back-lit keyboards maybe?
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No way is Apple going to take out FW. I will wait for the 17" 1650x1050 screen version for sure. If there's a delay, it will probably be for the sake of a faster dual core processor than the 15" model. I may even wait for Leopard and iLife '07 next January '07. (NOT) :p
 
Dual Core Mobile 64-bit G5

rye9 said:
Will there be any disadvantages to the new Intel laptops or any great benefits? The only thing im aware of is that Intel chips are faster and use less power.
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64-bit Dual Core running way faster. IOW Like a mobile G5.

Not 64-bit from the get go?
 
Multimedia said:
64-bit Dual Core running way faster. IOW Like a moobile G5.
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This wont be until the end of 2006 though. Also, does anyone reccommend buying an Intel iBook by July 2006 or should I get a PPC one now? Like, is it smart to buy a rev. A or rev. B intel ibook?
 
Forever Mac, whether or not this is true!

Apple is like a bad soap opera. You know you shouldn't watch, but you just can't resist!

Love you SJ!
 
Stella said:
Todays PowerBooks are WEAK.

Apple need something to boost their laptops.. so what if the Pro software isn't ready... iBooks and especially PowerBooks needs catching up with the competition - reality - they are SLOW. Only fan boys and the clueless would deny this.

I hope this rumour is true...
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I agree, it makes sense the Powerbooks will be upgraded first, especially considering the poor atempt with the latest update re:build quality and specs..
:rolleyes:
 
Au contraire

Poor attempt? Geez, what are you comparing it with in the PC world? A Dell? Puhleeze. Speed is not the end all, be all. Never was. To say that it is denigrates all the other attributes of the Mac platform.


anthonys said:
I agree, it makes sense the Powerbooks will be upgraded first, especially considering the poor atempt with the latest update re:build quality and specs..
:rolleyes:
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DaveClarkOne said:
Poor attempt? Geez, what are you comparing it with in the PC world? A Dell? Puhleeze. Speed is not the end all, be all. Never was. To say that it is denigrates all the other attributes of the Mac platform.
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Compared to the last Powerbook..
 
dontmatter said:
*crosses fingers* PLEASE!!!

wow, would be awesome. Only, if it's not true, people will be angry now, even if mid 2006 is made.

25%-30% thinner PB?

AWESOME.
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Not like its gonna matter but striaght from appleinsider
but will be about 20- to 25-percent thinner than today's model.
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I hope this rumour is true, apart from the dropping of the 12" powerbook. I really hope apple don't get rid of it, especially when it's what I'm saving for.
 
I'm getting this last PPC revision this December, and riding it through at least a couple years before jumping onto Intel. In the meantime, my Apple stock will be going on up while I wait. =D Bring 'em on!
 
Fender said:
I wouldn't bother with a Rev A; let someone else be the guinea pig.
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Guinea pig reporting for duty, sir!

I'll be hopping on the Intel bandwagon the day they roll out a mac that can run wine.
 
epepper9 said:
I hope this rumour is true, apart from the dropping of the 12" powerbook. I really hope apple don't get rid of it, especially when it's what I'm saving for.
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Well, look at it this way: if it's ALL true, a 13" widescreen iBook will be replacing the 12" PB. This new iBook will be a dual core Intel, rather than the 12" G4 model you can buy now. It will also be significantly cheaper, as it will be an iBook, and not a PowerBook. Nothing to worry about, really, unless you're THAT attached to one inch and a silver color (which I personally think is much less attractive and more cliched than the white).

On another note, I'm getting this last PPC revision this December, and riding it through at least a couple years before jumping onto Intel. In the meantime, my Apple stock will be going on up while I wait. =D Bring 'em on!
 
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