Your 17" PowerBook Update Prediction?
I already use a fairly new custom P4 PC and aging G4 (867) PowerMac with 22 ACD, but feel I really need a laptop to move about the house and take to clients. Occasional I might use it for remote audio production. I'd mostly be using Flash and Photoshop with it.
For me, the 17" PB is the notebook to have, but the 1GHz and native 1440 resolution is lacking (for my usage).
What do you think Apple will be delivering on the 17PB's next update? (not interested in your dream machine 17PB configs, just a realistic outlook).
Thanks for your opinions.
Arondale
For me, the 17" PB is the notebook to have, but the 1GHz and native 1440 resolution is lacking (for my usage).
What do you think Apple will be delivering on the 17PB's next update? (not interested in your dream machine 17PB configs, just a realistic outlook).
Thanks for your opinions.
Arondale
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I can't see them upping the resolution or making any huge, drastic changes of that nature.
I think it'll be bumped to the 1.2-1.4GHz range (probably closer to the 1.2GHz option) and maybe a 20GB hard drive increase. And maybe a 2x SuperDrive?
With Bluetooth, AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, the illuminated keyboard, the large screen, DVI, etc. already present, it's a pretty serious machine and a total desktop replacement for 90% of the people out there.
I'll be shocked if it's much more than that, honestly. Apple - for better or worse - probably sees this as their "Cadillac" laptop and are pretty happy with its current specs and feature set.
I don't see anything approach "major overhaul" status for a good while (perhaps when the PowerBooks go to a G5?).
Just my two cents...
What's the prob?
1440x900 + DVI on the PowerBook + your 22" Apple display = PLENTY of screen area for all but the most idiotic spec whore.
How many of you that have the 17" will go back to the 15" PB once it is updated? I love this thing, but man it is a hassle to carry around.
Originally posted by Matsu
I don't see why 1440 is a limitation, there's a DVI port on the side and you already have a 22" ACD.
Not very practical though when he takes his PB to his clients.
Originally posted by bperkins
How many of you that have the 17" will go back to the 15" PB once it is updated? I love this thing, but man it is a hassle to carry around.
I don't think that the 17" was meant for a great deal of hauling. I don't think I'm going to revert.
What I think is funny is that the Wallstreet was considered portable, and though the 17" is lighter than the Wallstreet, it is considered too heavy. Have humans have weakened a great deal over the past 3 years or so?
I plan on buying a G5 PowerMac dually when they get to the 3GHz+ spec with native 64-bit OS. That being said, a small bump in resolution with a 1.2-1.4 G4 chip would make be very happy before I buy a 17PB.
arondale
No--we just put up with less crap, because that is the nature of progress.
Originally posted by bperkins
I wanted to do a poll on this, but I figured we had enough PB topics.
How many of you that have the 17" will go back to the 15" PB once it is updated? I love this thing, but man it is a hassle to carry around.
I don't find it to be a hassle at all. I stuff it into my Brenthaven backpack and away I go. I mean, once you have it in a backpack/shoulder bag, how do you really notice the diff between a 15 and 17???
If you're talking weight, even in that regard it's fine considering my alternative is a Gateway with 15" LCD that's heavy as a brick compared to my PB 17.
I guess you can see that I'll be sticking with my PB 17. I'll only retire it once it is available in a G5 model and VPC works on the G5--for better or worse, I need VPC in order to do my job.