new info from macbidouille : 2.3GHz !
http://www.macbidouille.com/niouzcon...003-03-25#5087
basically they say 3 things :
- WWDC has been postponed mainly for the 970
- At WWDC, the new machines will be announced in 3 configs : 1.4Ghz and 1.8Ghz single processor machines, and one 2.3GHz dual.
- available in 6 to 8 weeks by Apple store.
they had benchmarks, but didn't publish (yet) in fear of having their source traced.
Okay. Pop the champagne and start counting your money. All we need to guess now is the price of these macs, especially the dual one.
basically they say 3 things :
- WWDC has been postponed mainly for the 970
- At WWDC, the new machines will be announced in 3 configs : 1.4Ghz and 1.8Ghz single processor machines, and one 2.3GHz dual.
- available in 6 to 8 weeks by Apple store.
they had benchmarks, but didn't publish (yet) in fear of having their source traced.
Okay. Pop the champagne and start counting your money. All we need to guess now is the price of these macs, especially the dual one.
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Originally posted by T'hain Esh Kelch
But IF this holds true.. Then the current G4 lineup should get a massive price cut... *mmMM*
Apple would practically have to give the current Powermacs away.
I'm assuming that the PPC 970 1.4Ghz system would enter no higher than 1499. Apple would need to blow out the current entry level Powermac for like $1099. Larger cuts may be needed. But who cares...this is the beginning of a new era. Apple can take the hit if they are actually able to hit these speeds.
I still wonder about the Dual 2.3 though. That's alot of heat!
Originally posted by hmurchison
Apple would practically have to give the current Powermacs away.
I'm assuming that the PPC 970 1.4Ghz system would enter no higher than 1499. Apple would need to blow out the current entry level Powermac for like $1099. Larger cuts may be needed. But who cares...this is the beginning of a new era. Apple can take the hit if they are actually able to hit these speeds.
I still wonder about the Dual 2.3 though. That's alot of heat!
Woooaw! Get real, they WONT sell 2x1.42Ghz for 1499... 2099 maybe.. No less..
Some people dont follow the news, and still buys these machines!
Originally posted by T'hain Esh Kelch
Woooaw! Get real, they WONT sell 2x1.42Ghz for 1499... 2099 maybe.. No less..
The 1.4GHz configuration is a SINGLE processor system.
The 1.4Ghz and 1.8Ghz PPC 970s are listed as being Single Processor.
Originally posted by T'hain Esh Kelch
Woooaw! Get real, they WONT sell 2x1.42Ghz for 1499... 2099 maybe.. No less..
Some people dont follow the news, and still buys these machines!
Firstly is has never been mentioned a dual 1.4ghz 970. Secondly, I don't think Apple will rasie their base model up to 2099, that's crack rock talking. Apple admitted they need to address pricing, I'd expect to happy with the new pricing as well as 970s.
I want mine today!
Originally posted by KidRed
Firstly is has never been mentioned a dual 1.4ghz 970. Secondly, I don't think Apple will rasie their base model up to 2099, that's crack rock talking. Apple admitted they need to address pricing, I'd expect to happy with the new pricing as well as 970s.
Originally posted by hmurchison
T'hain Esh Kelch
The 1.4Ghz and 1.8Ghz PPC 970s are listed as being Single Processor.
Originally posted by JLL
The 1.4GHz configuration is a SINGLE processor system.
Man.. Im being slain..
Sorry.. Thought of the current G4, and imagined the top-end model having a price reduction to 1499...
how frigging long have we been waiting for news like this?
sweet!
My guess is that they'll release the single processor machines at the price of the current duals (my estimate : $1800 for the 1.4 and $2200 for the 1.8Ghz) . And the dual 2.3GHz... well, I think it'll be a $3000 machine at least, probably even $3499.
just look at the reactions in these forums. Most of us are willing to shell out $2000 for a new PMac. Companies with delayed purchase are definitely willing to pay even more. Apple would be nuts to release these machines at $1600 or less. Even if we don't like that.
Originally posted by clonenode
Won't these 970 machines be 64 bit? Isn't THAT going to be a major factor in dispelling the Megahertz Myth?
Not exactly, but it will bring with it a nice HYPE(tm) effect.
Originally posted by NETROMac
Not exactly, but it will bring with it a nice HYPE(tm) effect.
I'm really curious about how Apple will profile this whole 64bit issue. You've got to remember that for most people, 64bit doesn't mean squat. 95% of the users don't need it (yet) and 90% of the users doesn't have the faintest idea what it means.
I wonder if they manage to explain in 5 words to the dummies what 64 bit means for them and why they should buy it. It's not going to be easy, and I would not be surprised if they decide to take the whole 64bit issue off the healines into the techspecs (or at least detail pages) only.
hmm.. now that i look at my post those numbers look silly. To place those percentages in context : did you know that 75% of all consumers constitute 3/4 of the user base ?
Originally posted by little dude
I'm really curious about how Apple will profile this whole 64bit issue. You've got to remember that for most people, 64bit doesn't mean squat. 95% of the users don't need it (yet) and 90% of the users doesn't have the faintest idea what it means.
I wonder if they manage to explain in 5 words to the dummies what 64 bit means for them and why they should buy it. It's not going to be easy, and I would not be surprised if they decide to take the whole 64bit issue off the healines into the techspecs (or at least detail pages) only.
hmm.. now that i look at my post those numbers look silly. To place those percentages in context : did you know that 75% of all consumers constitute 3/4 of the user base ?
Even dummies understand that 64 are more than 32. I don't think you have to explain to them why. It's the same deal with the mhz-myth. People expect the highest mhz machine to perform best.
"PowerMac G5: double the bits"
Originally posted by KidRed
Fricking A. Wow. If true, I can't wait to email Adobe and ask thjem to update their PC Preferred page benchmarked against Dell. I will be happy with a 1.8ghz so anything above that is pure bonus.
this makes no sense - why the hell is there a lower Mhz difference between the two slower machines with just one cpu and a 500 Mhz difference to the faster one with two cpus? i think 1.4 single, 1.8 dual, 2.x dual or even 1.4 SP, 1.6 DP and 2.0 DP will make much more sense... ???????????????? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!