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Steve Jobs to Keynote WWDC 2005
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He should say how great the powermac updates are and get heckled for it. I would get a chuckle out of it. But seriously, I hope he talk about the slowdown in Moore's law that Apple has caused recently. Maybe even bring back Pentium bake-offs so we could see a G5 that is faster than the top of the line pentium. Something that shows just how much better that 200mhz speed-bump is compared to everything else.
Think about it
This is a big misnomer. Why are you saying current Powerbooks are lagging behind PC counterparts? People seem to forget that Powerbooks are only an inch thick; the only Windows laptops with this kind of form factor are Intel 1.6GHz Pentium M chips which are nowhere near as powerful as the standard P4 running at 3+GHz. The fact that standard P4 chips are being used in a "laptop" is a bit of a stretch too; those machines are two inces thick and weigh over 10lbs; not exactly a laptop. You can't compare these "desktop" replacements with Apple's Powerbooks because they are really differen't machines in every respect. Apple could make a portable form factor machine that was two inches thick and ran a G5, but it wouldn't be as elegant as a Powerbook.
So, a 15.4" Dell Inspiron 6000 running a 1.6GHz Pentium M running Windows XP compared to a 1.6GHz G4 Powerbook running OS X? I'll take the Powerbook for performance any day of the week; I know, I've owned both. Powerbooks are not lagging behind anything, except the price; but you get what you pay for.
Anyway, has nothing to do with the keynote but what the heck.
NoCleverSNForMe said:
This is a big misnomer. Why are you saying current Powerbooks are lagging behind PC counterparts? People seem to forget that Powerbooks are only an inch thick; the only Windows laptops with this kind of form factor are Intel 1.6GHz Pentium M chips which are nowhere near as powerful as the standard P4 running at 3+GHz. The fact that standard P4 chips are being used in a "laptop" is a bit of a stretch too; those machines are two inces thick and weigh over 10lbs; not exactly a laptop. You can't compare these "desktop" replacements with Apple's Powerbooks because they are really differen't machines in every respect. Apple could make a portable form factor machine that was two inches thick and ran a G5, but it wouldn't be as elegant as a Powerbook.
So, a 15.4" Dell Inspiron 6000 running a 1.6GHz Pentium M running Windows XP compared to a 1.6GHz G4 Powerbook running OS X? I'll take the Powerbook for performance any day of the week; I know, I've owned both. Powerbooks are not lagging behind anything, except the price; but you get what you pay for.
Anyway, has nothing to do with the keynote but what the heck.
GFLPraxis said:
Only if they can get their FSB (One of the biggest bottlenecks in the system.) up to speed.
Maybe it doesn't even matter what he announces. Jobs is just so fun to watch perform. Even if all he announces is a new tint for iPod mini colors and a new checkbox in a preference pane, he'll make it sound exciting. That reality distortion field is a nice zone to fall into.
icon4x said:
Don't expect Lion until VERY late '06 or more likely early '07. Apple is done with the 12 month release cycle.
SiliconAddict said:
Not an issue with the new chips coming out...
And I wouldn't call thse new freescale chips G4s.. They are far beyond that.
I'm hoping for new powerbooks at WWDC - I've been saving up for one, and I'll have enough $ (finally) at the beginning of June
Since I'm usually one of those people that buys something only to have a new model out a week later, It'd be cool to get something right after an update for a change.
As a mac newbie who's quickly becoming a mac geek, I have to ask, will there be streaming video of the keynote anywhere online?
Since I'm usually one of those people that buys something only to have a new model out a week later, It'd be cool to get something right after an update for a change.
As a mac newbie who's quickly becoming a mac geek, I have to ask, will there be streaming video of the keynote anywhere online?
Macrumors said:
Apple announced that Steve Jobs would be kicking off the WWDC Keynote on Monday, June 6th 2005 at 10am.
The five-day event which runs from June 6 - 10th is offers developers teaching sessions, Q&As, hands-on labs and more. Details available at Apple's WWDC site.
While the conference is not a consumer-oriented event, Apple has used the WWDC Keynote to launch several hardware items in the recent years. Last year's WWDC brought new LCD's, while 2003's WWDC introduced the PowerMac G5.
Surprise surprise!
The chances of a G5 PowerBook at WWDC are about equal to the likelihood of a blizzard in San Francisco the day of the keynote.
I'd be pleasantly surprised by an announcement of a dual-core-based PowerMac, but I'n not holding my breath.
On the other hand, I hope that Steve announces a Tiger update that takes care of the bugs in the current public beta.
I'd be pleasantly surprised by an announcement of a dual-core-based PowerMac, but I'n not holding my breath.
On the other hand, I hope that Steve announces a Tiger update that takes care of the bugs in the current public beta.
could it be new iPods? All color screens across the board. Digital wallet capabilities?
new iBooks?
new iBooks?
Roller said:The chances of a G5 PowerBook at WWDC are about equal to the likelihood of a blizzard in San Francisco the day of the keynote.
I'd be pleasantly surprised by an announcement of a dual-core-based PowerMac, but I'n not holding my breath.
On the other hand, I hope that Steve announces a Tiger update that takes care of the bugs in the current public beta.
Hehe "public beta" --- i like that
and you are right the chances of g5 pb is slim, very slim -- i wouldn't mind seeing something good though, something with some balls -- and if not now, then september, i'll buy whatever is available then, but i would like something peppy
rofl
That made me just about fall out of my chair I was laughing so hard....hence the switch from the terms 'laptop' to notebook...when sperm are involved, technology listens!
witness said:
That made me just about fall out of my chair I was laughing so hard....hence the switch from the terms 'laptop' to notebook...when sperm are involved, technology listens!
paulypants said:
Either this or Powerbook G5. I don't see the PowerMac being updated again so soon. Also an announcment of 10.5???
new, not updated hardware
Just a quick thought, but if we assume that all existing hardware relevant to an event of this type, i.e., a developers' event, not a concumer electronic show, has been recently updated or soon will be, then any hardware announcement would have to be about new, not updated hardware.
If there is a hardware related announcement, then I'm guessing a it'll be a new device.
Of course, it also makes sense that he might introduce a new development suite, no hardware at all.
Just my two cents,
~iGuy
Just a quick thought, but if we assume that all existing hardware relevant to an event of this type, i.e., a developers' event, not a concumer electronic show, has been recently updated or soon will be, then any hardware announcement would have to be about new, not updated hardware.
If there is a hardware related announcement, then I'm guessing a it'll be a new device.
Of course, it also makes sense that he might introduce a new development suite, no hardware at all.
Just my two cents,
~iGuy
My guess is
a) new HD screens...price drop is needed but also helps clear inventory. I would hope to see a the 20" to allow true HD 1920x1080...but then again maybe next year. Plus I wonder now Tiger supports rotation to portrait, maybe a new (optional) stand will allow swivel in Apple style.
b) no new PBs unless they have solved the dual core and/or G5 issued since its needed to work with H264..if so expect hi res screens as an option or standard
c) pro apple BT mouse
d) new isight with better video CCD and optics (wideangle zoom?)
e) New wireless standard support for 80.11n or other UWB...
a) new HD screens...price drop is needed but also helps clear inventory. I would hope to see a the 20" to allow true HD 1920x1080...but then again maybe next year. Plus I wonder now Tiger supports rotation to portrait, maybe a new (optional) stand will allow swivel in Apple style.
b) no new PBs unless they have solved the dual core and/or G5 issued since its needed to work with H264..if so expect hi res screens as an option or standard
c) pro apple BT mouse
d) new isight with better video CCD and optics (wideangle zoom?)
e) New wireless standard support for 80.11n or other UWB...
It happens when it happens
You know, apple will release a G5 powerbook eventually, just keep your pants on. In the meantime, is there anything you feel your powerbook can't do? Powerbooks are just fine and they will get an update eventually. And on a side note, anybody that celebrates their "Mac birthday" is a dork.
You know, apple will release a G5 powerbook eventually, just keep your pants on. In the meantime, is there anything you feel your powerbook can't do? Powerbooks are just fine and they will get an update eventually. And on a side note, anybody that celebrates their "Mac birthday" is a dork.