First things first, I think that the single processor PowerMac addition in october was considered an update in Apple's perspective. So we may not see an update on that front until may or maybe even WWDC in june.
The iMac, well for me I am real unsure on this one. I hope it is very soon but I think it will be updated around the time of the PowerMac to keep the G5 lines in sync. So possibly may-wwdc.
The iBook is complicated because of the fight between it and the powerbook trying to squeeze as much out of the current G4. If they don't bump the powerbook up to the 7448 or hopefully the new 8641 then there may be a problem between the two lines (obviously this is if they don't go to a G5). But since the powerbooks just got a bump then I am guessing the 14in goes to 1.5Ghz, and the 12in goes to 1.33Ghz. I think they will update the iBooks by next month and no later than may.
For me and for most, The eMac is the hardest to predict. I really hope they keep it in the lineup and bump it to 1.5Ghz or at least 1.42 like the mini and add a few nice extras like upping the max memory to 2GB, and maybe even drop the price a little. Because the eMac is not targeted at the same exact marked as the mini. Some people want an all-in-one but at a cheaper price, and some people need a more rugged computer that is better off than an LCD. At least let us hope they keep it in the education market. There is much growth available for this product and a case enclosure re-design would be welcomed greatly. I am guessing if apple does not update the eMac by wwdc then we all know it is dead. But if anything I am hoping for an update by the end of this month maybe april.
Anyone like to comment on these figures? Much welcomed...
The iMac, well for me I am real unsure on this one. I hope it is very soon but I think it will be updated around the time of the PowerMac to keep the G5 lines in sync. So possibly may-wwdc.
The iBook is complicated because of the fight between it and the powerbook trying to squeeze as much out of the current G4. If they don't bump the powerbook up to the 7448 or hopefully the new 8641 then there may be a problem between the two lines (obviously this is if they don't go to a G5). But since the powerbooks just got a bump then I am guessing the 14in goes to 1.5Ghz, and the 12in goes to 1.33Ghz. I think they will update the iBooks by next month and no later than may.
For me and for most, The eMac is the hardest to predict. I really hope they keep it in the lineup and bump it to 1.5Ghz or at least 1.42 like the mini and add a few nice extras like upping the max memory to 2GB, and maybe even drop the price a little. Because the eMac is not targeted at the same exact marked as the mini. Some people want an all-in-one but at a cheaper price, and some people need a more rugged computer that is better off than an LCD. At least let us hope they keep it in the education market. There is much growth available for this product and a case enclosure re-design would be welcomed greatly. I am guessing if apple does not update the eMac by wwdc then we all know it is dead. But if anything I am hoping for an update by the end of this month maybe april.
Anyone like to comment on these figures? Much welcomed...