In the past, has fnac's "eoling" of Apple products been indicative of...anything?
From looking around the internet, as well as being the abbreviation for the French Nuclear Powerstation organisation, FNAC seems to be a large chain store selling "books, audio visual equipment, computers and photography equipment"...
From the look of it they are pretty big in France, Spain and some of mainland Europe as well.
this has got to be the shortest product lifetime EVER...
it will be a collectors item one day...
I read a post by some moderator yesterday about that, I can't find it anymore, crap, i bet they are just trying to freak us out, where do you guys get all this info anyway?
Guys, I think EOL can mean that particular VERSION is discontinued...not the entire damn product or line.
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If that's the case (and I'm about 98.8% sure it is), that just means the CURRENT 867MHz PowerBook is no longer...it's being UPGRADED to a Rev. B model (probably with 1GHz and some other stuff).
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this. But I've seen/heard "EOL" stories on other Apple hardware and all it meant was an existing model was indeed "end of lifed"...to make room for an updated version of the same thing.
That's all.
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
i didn't believe it at first either, but everything i'm hearing says yes. something about a 13" model instead. i still think it's stupid though, and hope it isn't true.
edit:
ok, nevermind me i'm a moron. i completely misread something. i went back and looked through, the person didn't say what i thought they did.
nothing to see here. i'll just go sit in a corner.
Guys, I think EOL can mean that particular VERSION is discontinued...not the entire damn product or line.
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If that's the case (and I'm about 98.8% sure it is), that just means the CURRENT 867MHz PowerBook is no longer...it's being UPGRADED to a Rev. B model (probably with 1GHz and some other stuff).
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this. But I've seen/heard "EOL" stories on other Apple hardware and all it meant was an existing model was indeed "end of lifed"...to make room for an updated version of the same thing.
That's all.
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
I'd agree with you 100%, however I'm not do sure on the 12" PB...
On the website the 'EOL' tag is different to the Powermacs line. Seems more final somehow...
I would agree that it would be a bad move, I love my PB 12"... if it had DVI it would be perfect...
Hey, a 13" PowerBook would be COOL on several fronts:
1. Means all models are now two inches apart (13, 15 and 17) (on a related matter, this means that the iBook, in the interest of product line balance/parity, is either getting a 10" or 16" model. Hahahahahaha!
Ahem...
2. Like the 15" and 17" models, it could lose some of that iBook-esque "dead space" around the display (look at pics and notice how much "chunkier" the 12" display looks, compared to the two others. Would be cool to see the low-end model look as sleek and such a narrow bezel (is "bezel" the right word here...that space around the display?).
3. Finally, it might mean the 12", like the other two, is going to a 16:10 screen?
Assuming, of course, the upcoming 15" is a 16:10 model (we discussed this in another thread late last week). Would 13" (as opposed to 12") lend itself better to something like this? Wouldn't be as shallow perhaps?
Other than that whole "unlucky 13" business, I could buy one of these and be set!
But I realize it's a misquote (thanks, alcimedes...).
ok, nevermind me i'm a moron. i completely misread something. i went back and looked through, the person didn't say what i thought they did.
nothing to see here. i'll just go sit in a corner.
Whew... that makes me feel a bit better, alcimedes. You were starting to scare the shizenizit out of me after you post in GD stating that Apple was killing the 12-inch PowerBook.
MacUsers: You were probably thinking about alcimedes' post in this thread in GD. Thank goodness alcimedes was confused.
You know what? I think alcimedes kinda accidentally spilled the bean, now he's backtracking and trying to play "meek, humble dunce" and back away from any knowledge/insight (doesn't want to be WorkerBee 2003)
Come clean, mother%#@%#@. What did you know and when did you know it?
You know what? I think alcimedes kinda accidentally spilled the bean, now he's backtracking and trying to play "meek, humble dunce" and back away from any knowledge/insight (doesn't want to be WorkerBee 2003)
Come clean, mother%#@%#@. What did you know and when did you know it?
HAHAHA.... it must be hard keeping track of all the rumors that are in the public domain and all that insider information that hasn't been revealed. It's a rough life, isn't it, alcimedes?
FNAC is similar to Best Buy or Circuit City in the United States.
The tower line "as it existed" is no longer available on the website. However other reports are that the FNAC retail stores do still have stock on Tower models other then the dual 1.42 which is completely sold out.
Essentially this means "The King is dead (G4) long live the King (G5?). For those less poetically inclined, the G4 towers are not available anymore, possible to make way for something new.
The Powerbooks (other then the 17" of which there is still stock) are all listed as temporarily unavailable, with one model of the 12 inch indicating that a new superdrive model is coming. Probably this all includes an updated 15" finally, and revised 12 inch models, probably with speed bumps. Nothing out of the ordinary.
The 12 inch is not being discontinued, and any rumors of a 13 inch are imaginary. Revisions and speedbumps, nothing more.
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
Oh most certainly. If they don't discontinue it, then they can't come out with a 10 inch 970 tablet. Honestly, I agree with you- if the 12 is EOL'd, then it is because it is going to be refreshed. Hooray for Apple's updating their products with some degree of frequency!
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i hope their 13" makes it worth it. the 12" ruled.
In the past, has fnac's "eoling" of Apple products been indicative of...anything?
Originally posted by Gilsch
Is fnca like a large chain of stores in France?
In the past, has fnac's "eoling" of Apple products been indicative of...anything?
From looking around the internet, as well as being the abbreviation for the French Nuclear Powerstation organisation, FNAC seems to be a large chain store selling "books, audio visual equipment, computers and photography equipment"...
From the look of it they are pretty big in France, Spain and some of mainland Europe as well.
Originally posted by alcimedes
for some odd reason apple is killing the 12".
i hope their 13" makes it worth it. the 12" ruled.
ummmmm WHAT?
where the hell did this come from?
this has got to be the shortest product lifetime EVER...
it will be a collectors item one day...
It seels CDs, Books, Computers and electronics.
They had special deals with a Apple in the past, like selling iBooks with bigger hard drives to Fnac loyalty card holders.
So I suppose they are in quite close terms with apple.
Queried about this they have answered they don't know they just try to guess like all of us, to clear their stock accordingly.
P.
PS: As for the 12 in, that probaly mean they are killing that model, maybe a new one at 1 ghz or bigger HD...
Originally posted by Paul
ummmmm WHAT?
where the hell did this come from?
this has got to be the shortest product lifetime EVER...
it will be a collectors item one day...
I read a post by some moderator yesterday about that, I can't find it anymore, crap, i bet they are just trying to freak us out, where do you guys get all this info anyway?
If that's the case (and I'm about 98.8% sure it is), that just means the CURRENT 867MHz PowerBook is no longer...it's being UPGRADED to a Rev. B model (probably with 1GHz and some other stuff).
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this. But I've seen/heard "EOL" stories on other Apple hardware and all it meant was an existing model was indeed "end of lifed"...to make room for an updated version of the same thing.
That's all.
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
edit:
ok, nevermind me i'm a moron. i completely misread something. i went back and looked through, the person didn't say what i thought they did.
nothing to see here. i'll just go sit in a corner.
Originally posted by pscates
Guys, I think EOL can mean that particular VERSION is discontinued...not the entire damn product or line.
If that's the case (and I'm about 98.8% sure it is), that just means the CURRENT 867MHz PowerBook is no longer...it's being UPGRADED to a Rev. B model (probably with 1GHz and some other stuff).
Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this. But I've seen/heard "EOL" stories on other Apple hardware and all it meant was an existing model was indeed "end of lifed"...to make room for an updated version of the same thing.
That's all.
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
I'd agree with you 100%, however I'm not do sure on the 12" PB...
On the website the 'EOL' tag is different to the Powermacs line. Seems more final somehow...
I would agree that it would be a bad move, I love my PB 12"... if it had DVI it would be perfect...
Peace,
Marc
1. Means all models are now two inches apart (13, 15 and 17)
Ahem...
2. Like the 15" and 17" models, it could lose some of that iBook-esque "dead space" around the display (look at pics and notice how much "chunkier" the 12" display looks, compared to the two others. Would be cool to see the low-end model look as sleek and such a narrow bezel (is "bezel" the right word here...that space around the display?).
3. Finally, it might mean the 12", like the other two, is going to a 16:10 screen?
Assuming, of course, the upcoming 15" is a 16:10 model (we discussed this in another thread late last week). Would 13" (as opposed to 12") lend itself better to something like this? Wouldn't be as shallow perhaps?
Other than that whole "unlucky 13" business, I could buy one of these and be set!
But I realize it's a misquote (thanks, alcimedes...).
Originally posted by alcimedes
ok, nevermind me i'm a moron. i completely misread something. i went back and looked through, the person didn't say what i thought they did.
nothing to see here. i'll just go sit in a corner.
Whew... that makes me feel a bit better, alcimedes. You were starting to scare the shizenizit out of me after you post in GD stating that Apple was killing the 12-inch PowerBook.
MacUsers: You were probably thinking about alcimedes' post in this thread in GD. Thank goodness alcimedes was confused.
Escher
Come clean, mother%#@%#@. What did you know and when did you know it?
Originally posted by pscates
You know what? I think alcimedes kinda accidentally spilled the bean, now he's backtracking and trying to play "meek, humble dunce" and back away from any knowledge/insight (doesn't want to be WorkerBee 2003)
Come clean, mother%#@%#@. What did you know and when did you know it?
HAHAHA.... it must be hard keeping track of all the rumors that are in the public domain and all that insider information that hasn't been revealed. It's a rough life, isn't it, alcimedes?
What did you know and when did you know it?
your mom, and from 10:30 PM until 3:30 AM
in this corner we have might genitals himself
and in that corner we have pscates and his mother
may the best man win
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- they did not sell anymore all the towers
- the small powerbook with the combo is not avalaible temporary, like the old 15 inch
- a 12 inch powerbook with superdrive will be avalaible later.
The better info is about the towers : two explanation possible :
- the Fnac has decided to stop to sell the professional line
- something wonderful is coming
The tower line "as it existed" is no longer available on the website. However other reports are that the FNAC retail stores do still have stock on Tower models other then the dual 1.42 which is completely sold out.
Essentially this means "The King is dead (G4) long live the King (G5?). For those less poetically inclined, the G4 towers are not available anymore, possible to make way for something new.
The Powerbooks (other then the 17" of which there is still stock) are all listed as temporarily unavailable, with one model of the 12 inch indicating that a new superdrive model is coming. Probably this all includes an updated 15" finally, and revised 12 inch models, probably with speed bumps. Nothing out of the ordinary.
The 12 inch is not being discontinued, and any rumors of a 13 inch are imaginary. Revisions and speedbumps, nothing more.
Originally posted by pscates
Do you REALLY think, after 6 months, Apple is going to axe the 12" PowerBook, which seems to be a nice seller?
Oh most certainly. If they don't discontinue it, then they can't come out with a 10 inch 970 tablet. Honestly, I agree with you- if the 12 is EOL'd, then it is because it is going to be refreshed. Hooray for Apple's updating their products with some degree of frequency!