What I want to see, is for Apple to split the PowerMac G4 line into two specific product. They already done a rackmounted server variation of the PowerMac G4 with the Xserve. Why not do it again?
Personally, I think that the users are probably divided into this line:
- Server users
- Professional users that need a lot of PCI slots
- Power users
The current PowerMac G4's case is quite nice, and personally, I see no need to change its basic design. It probably receieved some upgrades on the interiors though.
Now... What I think that a new PowerMac model should appear is one that is designed for the power users. When the PowerMac G4 Cube showed up, it seems to be the one for these users. What it's lacking is a size for a full size PCI card. So maybe, a new PowerMac model would have one AGP slot and one PCI slot?
<strong>What I want to see, is for Apple to split the PowerMac G4 line into two specific product. They already done a rackmounted server variation of the PowerMac G4 with the Xserve. Why not do it again?
Personally, I think that the users are probably divided into this line:
- Server users
- Professional users that need a lot of PCI slots
- Power users
The current PowerMac G4's case is quite nice, and personally, I see no need to change its basic design. It probably receieved some upgrades on the interiors though.
Now... What I think that a new PowerMac model should appear is one that is designed for the power users. When the PowerMac G4 Cube showed up, it seems to be the one for these users. What it's lacking is a size for a full size PCI card. So maybe, a new PowerMac model would have one AGP slot and one PCI slot?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hey with the Xserve Apple has fit a G4 in a 1.75" tall form factor, so add a inch or so in height (and thus put the drives over the board instead of in front of it) shorten the case up a bit in depth and you have (drumroll please) the return of the Pizza Box Mac! Here's my suggested lineup:
1.0Ghz, 1.13Ghz, 1.26Ghz (7470 on .13micron </strong><hr></blockquote>
To PowerPC and others looking at their crystal ball: Never ever we will see a 1.13GHz or 1.26GHz G4 from Apple <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
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<strong>Again, AI members lead the way in being disappointed at reality. [ 05-21-2002: Message edited by: mugwump ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
What are you talking about? AI members are the most pessimistic breed of humans known to man!
Personally, I think that the users are probably divided into this line:
- Server users
- Professional users that need a lot of PCI slots
- Power users
The current PowerMac G4's case is quite nice, and personally, I see no need to change its basic design. It probably receieved some upgrades on the interiors though.
Now... What I think that a new PowerMac model should appear is one that is designed for the power users. When the PowerMac G4 Cube showed up, it seems to be the one for these users. What it's lacking is a size for a full size PCI card. So maybe, a new PowerMac model would have one AGP slot and one PCI slot?
<strong>What I want to see, is for Apple to split the PowerMac G4 line into two specific product. They already done a rackmounted server variation of the PowerMac G4 with the Xserve. Why not do it again?
Personally, I think that the users are probably divided into this line:
- Server users
- Professional users that need a lot of PCI slots
- Power users
The current PowerMac G4's case is quite nice, and personally, I see no need to change its basic design. It probably receieved some upgrades on the interiors though.
Now... What I think that a new PowerMac model should appear is one that is designed for the power users. When the PowerMac G4 Cube showed up, it seems to be the one for these users. What it's lacking is a size for a full size PCI card. So maybe, a new PowerMac model would have one AGP slot and one PCI slot?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Hey with the Xserve Apple has fit a G4 in a 1.75" tall form factor, so add a inch or so in height (and thus put the drives over the board instead of in front of it) shorten the case up a bit in depth and you have (drumroll please) the return of the Pizza Box Mac! Here's my suggested lineup:
PowerMac
low end (Pizza Box Mac)
G4 867 with no L3 Cache
128MB DDR Memory (up to 2 Gig)
3 PCI/1 AGP
3 drive bays total
2 ATA 100 controllers
3.5" internal/3.5" accessible/5.25" accessible
40 Gig hard drive
CD-RW (BTO option Combo drive)
BTO Option zip drive (or 2nd hard drive)
$1199
Low-Mid (Pizza Box Mac)
G4 1000 with 2MB L3 Cache
256MB DDR Memory (up to 2 Gig)
3 PCI/1 AGP
3 drive bays total
2 ATA 100 controllers
3.5" internal/3.5" accessible/5.25" accessible
60 Gig hard drive
CD-RW (BTO option Combo drive)
BTO Option zip drive (or 2nd hard drive)
$1499
Mid High (New Tower)
G4 1000 with 4 Meg L3 cache
256 MB DDR Memory
5 PCI/1 AGP
7 drive bays total
4 ATA/100 controllers
4 internal 3.5" 1 3.5 accessible 2 5.25 accessible
60 Gig hard drive
Superdrive (BTO down-option Combo drive)
BTO option 2nd optical drive (hugh speed CD-RW)
BTO option zip drive
$2299
Mid High (New Tower)
2 x G4 1133 with 4 Meg L3 cache (ea)
512 MB DDR Memory
5 PCI/1 AGP
7 drive bays total
4 ATA/100 controllers
4 internal 3.5" 1 3.5 accessible 2 5.25 accessible
80 Gig hard drive
Superdrive (BTO down-option Combo drive)
BTO option 2nd optical drive (hugh speed CD-RW)
BTO option zip drive
$2999
Ultimate
2xG4 1266 with 4 Meg L3 cache ea
512 MB DDR Memory
5 PCI/1 AGP
7 drive bays total
4 ATA/100 controllers
4 internal 3.5" 1 3.5 accessible 2 5.25 accessible
100 Gig hard drive
Superdrive (BTO down-option Combo drive)
BTO option 2nd optical drive (hugh speed CD-RW)
BTO option zip drive
$2999
Get the door, it's da Pizza Mac!
<strong>PowerMac G4:
1.0Ghz, 1.13Ghz, 1.26Ghz (7470 on .13micron </strong><hr></blockquote>
To PowerPC and others looking at their crystal ball: Never ever we will see a 1.13GHz or 1.26GHz G4 from Apple <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />