Ah, no. I don't think you can qualify a writer who perpetuates the 64bit myth as "well informed".
Well the statement is not true in terms of real performance, it probably does reflect the perception of "Joe Sixpack" and it probably does reflect the way it will be marketed. Given that the main point here is that Apple will be making bizillions of dollars because they will have these new fast cool machines that are coming out, that perception is probably more important then reality. When you have a word limit it is sometimes easier to say something that gets the right message across rather than being technically correct. As far as its intended audience is concerned, the article seems to be right on target.
[ Rumour ] of the news of the PPC 970 - Lionel - 08:10:52
Before arriving at the heart of the subject, remember that what follows is a rumour, without tangible proof. However if we chose to publish it, it is that it has very good chances to be true.
The first PPC 970 based computers left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets.
Pallets are covered with the opaque and sealed film.
There are above stickers with following information:
"tamper proof seal, confidential property inside, prosecution may result if opened by unauthorized personnel"
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23.
APPLE had already used this method during launching of the Cube and more recently of the iMac G4.
[edit: re-translated the english text back into english from the original english text in the original french article - or something like that ;-)]
[edit 2: changed translation again with help from PB]
The first PPC 970 left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets. Pallets are covered with the opaque and sealed film. There are above stickers with following information:
"tamper proof seal, confidential property inside, prosecution may result if opened by unauthorized personnel"
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23.
APPLE had already used this method during launching of the Cube and more recently of the iMac G4.
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
I think the mean the powermacs with the ppc 970. Why would boxes with 970's need a opaque film around them???
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
The Macbidouille artice says "ordinateur", which would imply complete computers, not just CPUs.
Also, I don't really see why IBM would deliver pallets of CPUs to "trusted wholesalers", unless the new Macs are going to be DIY
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23
This line would seem to confirm what I and several others have speculated on, and that is that Apple will build inventory and deliver to selected warehouses or confidential wholesalers, i.e. those wholesale outlets that can be trusted completely, prior to the announcement of their availability. Having almost a month to build inventory, makes sense because if it is 970 based PowerMacs, the immediate demand will be immense.
Having almost a month to build inventory, makes sense because if it is 970 based PowerMacs, the immediate demand will be immense.
Yes it will. I for one will probably place my order as fast as the store come back up after the usual "store is temporarely unavailable" goes away. Hope they manage to keep the prices on the current level though.
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Dobby.
Originally posted by Tomb of the Unknown
Ah, no. I don't think you can qualify a writer who perpetuates the 64bit myth as "well informed".
Well the statement is not true in terms of real performance, it probably does reflect the perception of "Joe Sixpack" and it probably does reflect the way it will be marketed. Given that the main point here is that Apple will be making bizillions of dollars because they will have these new fast cool machines that are coming out, that perception is probably more important then reality. When you have a word limit it is sometimes easier to say something that gets the right message across rather than being technically correct. As far as its intended audience is concerned, the article seems to be right on target.
"IBM did not confirm it was building a chip specifically for Apple, but it does say its new PowerPC chip will work on Apple platforms"
Looks like someone put the smack down.......
Originally posted by Flounder
BW article got updated with
"IBM did not confirm it was building a chip specifically for Apple, but it does say its new PowerPC chip will work on Apple platforms"
Looks like someone put the smack down.......
Yup, but I don't see how it makes much difference either way.
Originally posted by Algol
Yup, but I don't see how it makes much difference either way.
I agree, but I figured someone had to bring it up
[ Rumour ] of the news of the PPC 970 - Lionel - 08:10:52
Before arriving at the heart of the subject, remember that what follows is a rumour, without tangible proof. However if we chose to publish it, it is that it has very good chances to be true.
The first PPC 970 based computers left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets.
Pallets are covered with the opaque and sealed film.
There are above stickers with following information:
"tamper proof seal, confidential property inside, prosecution may result if opened by unauthorized personnel"
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23.
APPLE had already used this method during launching of the Cube and more recently of the iMac G4.
[edit: re-translated the english text back into english from the original english text in the original french article - or something like that ;-)]
[edit 2: changed translation again with help from PB]
wait!!!!
I just can't wait
Originally posted by NETROMac
[B]More news on the powermac 970 from Macboodibe:
The first PPC 970 left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets. Pallets are covered with the opaque and sealed film. There are above stickers with following information:
"tamper proof seal, confidential property inside, prosecution may result if opened by unauthorized personnel"
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23.
APPLE had already used this method during launching of the Cube and more recently of the iMac G4.
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
I think the mean the powermacs with the ppc 970. Why would boxes with 970's need a opaque film around them???
Originally posted by NETROMac
I think the mean the powermacs with the ppc 970. Why would boxes with 970's need a opaque film around them???
They don't, which is why the transaltion is confusing.
I am a proponent of the 970 based Power Macs at WWDC theory, but retail ready boxes with the conference still a month away seems pretty unrealistic.
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
This is what I hate about these translations. The first PPC 970 what? Just the processors themselves from IBM's plant or the actual 970 based Power Macs from Apple? It seems like they mean just the chips, but then they reference the "tamper proof" packaging as being similiar to the Cube abd FP iMac, which would imply the whole machine.
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
The Macbidouille artice says "ordinateur", which would imply complete computers, not just CPUs.
Also, I don't really see why IBM would deliver pallets of CPUs to "trusted wholesalers", unless the new Macs are going to be DIY
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
Does anyone at AI speak fluent French AND English? Anyone? Beuller?
The original statement is
Les premiers Ordinateurs PPC 970 sont sortis des chaines de fabrication et sont même déjÃ* emballés sur des palettes
which means
The first PPC 970 based computers left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets.
Originally posted by philby
The Macbidouille artice says "ordinateur", which would imply complete computers, not just CPUs.
Also, I don't really see why IBM would deliver pallets of CPUs to "trusted wholesalers", unless the new Macs are going to be DIY
Yes, that's exactly my point! Thanks.
Originally posted by PB
The original statement is
Les premiers Ordinateurs PPC 970 sont sortis des chaines de fabrication et sont même déjÃ* emballés sur des palettes
which means
The first PPC 970 based computers left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets.
Thank you, PB!
There's a big difference between "the first PPC 970" and "the first PPC 970 based machines."
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
They will start to be delivered to the wholesalers of confidence very soon with absolute order of not the défilmer before June 23
This line would seem to confirm what I and several others have speculated on, and that is that Apple will build inventory and deliver to selected warehouses or confidential wholesalers, i.e. those wholesale outlets that can be trusted completely, prior to the announcement of their availability. Having almost a month to build inventory, makes sense because if it is 970 based PowerMacs, the immediate demand will be immense.
The anticipation builds.
Originally posted by PB
The original statement is
Les premiers Ordinateurs PPC 970 sont sortis des chaines de fabrication et sont même déjÃ* emballés sur des palettes
which means
The first PPC 970 based computers left the production lines and are even already packed on pallets.
Thanks PB. Changed from "my" babelfish translation to yours
Originally posted by Shaktai
The anticipation builds.
Unfortunately, the possibility or even probability of disappointment builds on a parallel curve.
Originally posted by Shaktai
Having almost a month to build inventory, makes sense because if it is 970 based PowerMacs, the immediate demand will be immense.
Yes it will. I for one will probably place my order as fast as the store come back up after the usual "store is temporarely unavailable" goes away.
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