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PowerBooks on Feb 2nd?

What Is Going On Here APPLE?

I just ordered a custom built
Powerbook G4 1.25 - 15" laptop from apple.

I custom ordered it built with:
1 gig of ram,
80 gig 5400RPM hard drive,
and had the superdrive swapped out for the combo (cause I hate how slow the internal superdrives are yet and hey for $200 I can get a firewire 8x dvd burner)

Anyways....what I am thinking now is since I am due to recieve the powerbook this wednesday (Jan 21) would that mean apple would be giving me a rebate or something if they release an update and drop the price of the 1.25 on feb 2nd? And either way..will the update have anything else updated besides the processor?

Thanks for anyones help that can be offered!

cheers fellow mac lovers!

Jon
 
Originally posted by agentmouthwash
In the meanwhile, I am enjoying my 1.25 mhz powerbook.
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Wow. How old is that machine? I have a 6 year old PB3400, and it's a 200MHz machine. How far back would I have to look to find a 1.25MHz machine? ;)
 
Re: What Is Going On Here APPLE?

Originally posted by JonRaven
I just ordered a custom built
Powerbook G4 1.25 - 15" laptop from apple.
...
Anyways....what I am thinking now is since I am due to recieve the powerbook this wednesday (Jan 21) would that mean apple would be giving me a rebate or something if they release an update and drop the price of the 1.25 on feb 2nd?
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Unfortunately, Jon, I'm afraid that you're just a touch too early. I believe the general rule is that if you ordered your machine (or it shipped) a week or less before the new product is released, then you'll be bumped up to the new product. Everything else is a done deal.
 
Well I've been saying this speed bump was going to happen 4 months ago.
But I also gave the 12inch PB a speed bump too.

But if the 1.42 comes to the 17inch in the first week of Feb..then I would expect the PB G5 would be forth coming around the sametime the G5 PM is suppose to hit 3GHz or just a month afterwards.
 
I don't get why Apple would bump them so little. I would think they'd go for 1.5 or 1.6 in the top and 1.4 in the mid-range, and then 1.2 in the 12-inch. Seems like too little of a bump to make it worth doing.
 
Originally posted by DHagan4755
I don't get why Apple would bump them so little. I would think they'd go for 1.5 or 1.6 in the top and 1.4 in the mid-range, and then 1.2 in the 12-inch. Seems like too little of a bump to make it worth doing.
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My best guess is a bunch of litte tweaks, maybe a small price drop and the slight speed increase. They can only go as fast as the processors they can get. I'm hoping they go to 1.42 on the 15" as well. Maybe they will increase the memory buss speed as well.
 
Re: What Is Going On Here APPLE?

Originally posted by JonRaven
I just ordered a custom built
Powerbook G4 1.25 - 15" laptop from apple.

I custom ordered it built with:
1 gig of ram,
80 gig 5400RPM hard drive,
and had the superdrive swapped out for the combo (cause I hate how slow the internal superdrives are yet and hey for $200 I can get a firewire 8x dvd burner)
...
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For those who don't mind carrying an external DVD burner with them, or for those who don't need a DVD burner when they trave, it's fine.

For those who may want to burn DVDs and not have to lug an external drive around, getting the built in superdrive makes sense.

I hope you don't need to carry around the external burner too much. :D
 
Actually this sort of update makes perfect sense. If Apple is to update the desktop line up (either tommorow or soon there after) then the powerbooks would need to be slightly upped to keep pace with the iMacs. Apple can't have their laptop with less speed then their low end desktop can they? We'll see, but I for one expect desktop updates (across the board and new products) on the 20th aniversary and new powerbooks soon there after. Following this update, however, I think the death of the G4 is not far behind.
 
Originally posted by Stoffel
I do not bother about the g5 in the powerbook. my ti400 has been a good friend for the last three years. asa the 12" has the nice keyboard backlight, I will buy one. Yea.
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lol.. i know exactly what you mean. My ti550 has been dragged around the world, and has been a reliable companion. It may be nearly 3 years old, and has no fancy assed lights, but it does what it does well.

:D
 
the idea of a laptop is to be PORTABLE, and do the basic jobs like web work , movie edit and such not.

if you wana play games or use final cut BUY A POWERMAC.

simple.


G5's in powerbooks will be after september.

live with it.
 
12" 1.25 GHz

Why won't they speed-bump the little PB?

It would be great if they were running 1.25 GHz. As my 1 GHz is getting so hot, I could buy the new one and put off the heating in my flat. WOW! That would make the PB cheaper...

But seriously, I can't wait G5 PB, not any speed-bumps. However I have one problem: Can anybody tell me how Apple is gonna put the G5's in the 12"? I know additional heating is great but maybe not directly on my knees!

:cool:
 
Is your 12" really that hot? My 1GHz is nice and cool.

Cool G5s will be on the way, no worry. But half a year away at least yet.

64Meg graphics will come first (12")
 
Re: 12" 1.25 GHz

Originally posted by McMike
Why won't they speed-bump the little PB?

It would be great if they were running 1.25 GHz. As my 1 GHz is getting so hot, I could buy the new one and put off the heating in my flat. WOW! That would make the PB cheaper...

But seriously, I can't wait G5 PB, not any speed-bumps. However I have one problem: Can anybody tell me how Apple is gonna put the G5's in the 12"? I know additional heating is great but maybe not directly on my knees!

:cool:
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TO get the G5 in the 12" PB: they will stick a G5 inside, and ship that model only to people in Antartica or people who live near the poles to keep them warm, and to keep the G5 cool....
 
Re: 12" 1.25 GHz

Originally posted by McMike


Can anybody tell me how Apple is gonna put the G5's in the 12"? I know additional heating is great but maybe not directly on my knees!

:cool:
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There will be a port available on the 12inch that will allow you to connect an air conditiong unit alllowing the freon to circulate through your powerbook allowing a comfortable user experiance. If you do not wish to use this port Apple will offer the iPad as an accessory, which will be a small heat sink pad which should fit comfortably on your lap and drive away the offending heat. :D
 
Originally posted by johnnyjibbs
Is your 12" really that hot? My 1GHz is nice and cool.
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It's not that bad, I'm just kidding. But when I work on video-editing for some time my left hand doesn't feel very comfortable. But I think compared to the 867 MHz PB of my friend it still runs much cooler...

Originally posted by johnnyjibbs
64Meg graphics will come first (12")
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New graphics would be great! What a pitty I coudn't affart one :mad:
 
They better have price cuts too. The entire portable line is terribly slow and overpriced. 1.4GHz should be the low end and all should come with big L3s to squeeze out every bit of performance from these slow chips. I realize Apple is pretty much stuck because Moto is so lame. But given that, they need drastic price cuts.
 
Re: What Is Going On Here APPLE?

Originally posted by JonRaven
I just ordered a custom built
Powerbook G4 1.25 - 15" laptop from apple...what I am thinking now is since I am due to recieve the powerbook this wednesday (Jan 21) would that mean apple would be giving me a rebate or something if they release an update and drop the price of the 1.25 on feb 2nd? And either way...
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just went through that with the last pb 17 revision. as far as i know, you have 10 days and they'll exchange it for the newer model and pay the difference if there is a price drop. though it was actaully 11 days for me when the exchange was made, i'm sure they'll work it out with you. just remember this is just a rumor and if there is a update they usually announce it on a tuesday (like tomorrow).
 
I hope they're able to fit a G5 inside a 12" PB someday. It'll probably be six months after the G5 goes into the 15" and 17" models.

Ah well. Good things come to those who wait!
 
Originally posted by macer1
the idea of a laptop is to be PORTABLE, and do the basic jobs like web work , movie edit and such not.

if you wana play games or use final cut BUY A POWERMAC.

simple.


G5's in powerbooks will be after september.

live with it.
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I know a lot of video professionals who need to be able to use Final Cut on a laptop.

However, you just have to expect that desktops are always going to be faster, more memory, bigger HD's, etc. It is a trade off you take.
 
Does anyone else think the minor speed bumps are simply Apple's way of getting rid of the Moto G4's one speed at a time?
I think Apple doesn't want to move everything to G5 and have ten of thousands or useless processors lying around in warehouses.
Just my opinion.
 
Originally posted by pjkelnhofer
Does anyone else think the minor speed bumps are simply Apple's way of getting rid of the Moto G4's one speed at a time?
I think Apple doesn't want to move everything to G5 and have ten of thousands or useless processors lying around in warehouses.
Just my opinion.
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they have the ibook g4 now, so eventually they will put faster g4's in ibooks...

i just want a g5 powerbook *drools*
 
Re: No beating up on the dumb guy, but

BTW -- A processor bump to 1.25/1.33 GHz doesn't seem worth doing. Would rather see the exisiting processor at a lower price.
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I suspect they won't lower the price much if any on the PBs - once the G5 does appear they won't want to have to put the price back up much - bad marketing idea.

Just a thought.
 
Re: Re: What Is Going On Here APPLE?

Originally posted by mrsebastian
just went through that with the last pb 17 revision. as far as i know, you have 10 days and they'll exchange it for the newer model and pay the difference if there is a price drop. though it was actaully 11 days for me when the exchange was made, i'm sure they'll work it out with you. just remember this is just a rumor and if there is a update they usually announce it on a tuesday (like tomorrow).
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I am not 100% certain, but if you choose BTO, then Apple will not take your PB back, so I suggest JonRaven to check it with Apple directly, and cancel the order if necessary.
 
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