Can you imagine if SJ walks out on stage, smiles, waits, puts his hand up to quiet the crowd, and then introduces Jimmy Smith. No one knows who he is, until Steve explains that he was the one responsible for tonight's screw up.
Only 2GHz? It would take at least 2.3GHz to beat Intel's 3.2GHz P4 that will be introduced Monday. At 2GHz, we can expect SPEC scores to be on par with an old 3.06GHz P4 on a 533MHz FSB. I don't even think the 2GHz machine will match the current 3.0GHz canterwood for most things given OS X's overhead. These PowerMacs will certainly be more expensive than comparable PCs.
Thumbs down.
Oh, Go to hell.
And as for the rest of us, Tonight we gonna party like it's 1999!!!
(that was the last time Apple had the fastest computer)
I just thought of something, and forgive me if I'm wrong..
But maybe this was on purpose. Isn't Intel due to announce an upgrade that might have interfered with the WWDC event? Could this be a covert pre-emptive strike against Intel or anyoen else stealing the thunder? Is ANYONE in the industry NOT going to be covering this event now? There's still the case details, panther details, and shipment and pricing details.
Only 2GHz? It would take at least 2.3GHz to beat Intel's 3.2GHz P4 that will be introduced Monday. At 2GHz, we can expect SPEC scores to be on par with an old 3.06GHz P4 on a 533MHz FSB. I don't even think the 2GHz machine will match the current 3.0GHz canterwood for most things given OS X's overhead. These PowerMacs will certainly be more expensive than comparable PCs.
I want to point out that Apple supporting up to 8 gb of ram is very huge in itself...Besides the "how" they are going to do it, it proves that OSX WILL indeed be 64-bit compliant "out-of-the-box". Because of course with the current 32-bit iteration, the max is "only" 4gb. I could be wrong on this, but I think it is accurate. So if the leak is indeed true, which I have all reason to believe so of course, then this is yet another great piece of info.
Being able to stick 8GB of RAM into a computer is one thing. Being able to support8GB is another.
Off Topic: does anybody else get a slight tinge of fear every time you see the words "applenut" and "moderator" together?
Interesting that the fibre optic audio is standard across the whole line--it isn't listed for just certain models (which is how Bluetooth is listed in the same bullet list for imacs).
I don't think the 8 GB RAM max means Panther is ready now. I think they'll ship before Panther, and will need Panther to address the extra RAM. I expect that on the full specs page there will be an asterisk by the 8 GB.
I hope you can get SOME kind of bare-bones G5 for under $2000.
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At 2GHz, we can expect SPEC scores to be on par with an old 3.06GHz P4 on a 533MHz FSB.
I guess that's relevant if all you do is run SPEC all day long...
It's a bit early to be making predictions of how well the machines will stack up to PCs.
That's the fastest I've ever gotten sober.
Won't be able to sleep tonight figuring out what I'm selling to buy a new PM.
"WAY BEYOND THE RUMORS SITES" IS REALLY TRUE THIS TIME!
8)
Originally posted by tsukurite
ROTFL!
<OT>Is it riffling, rifling, or riffiling?</OT>
from www.dictionary.com:
ri·fle2 __ (_P_)__Pronunciation Key__(rfl)
v. ri·fled, ri·fling, ri·fles
v. tr.
To search with intent to steal.
To ransack or plunder; pillage.
To rob: rifle a safe.
Originally posted by elmlish
from www.dictionary.com:
ri·fle2 __ (_P_)__Pronunciation Key__(rfl)
v. ri·fled, ri·fling, ri·fles
v. tr.
To search with intent to steal.
To ransack or plunder; pillage.
To rob: rifle a safe.
And there we have it! Thanks!
He'd probably get a longer stand-o than Steve!
Originally posted by gsxrboy
Has anyone stopped giggling yet?
Not me! But it does turn a leetle bit maniacal when I try to figure out how to get HP to buy me one.
http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/contact.htm
I hit the top level of these forums and see about 300 members logged on and think "wow, that seems odd".
Now I understand why and I'm busting out the Lagavulin to celebrate!
Originally posted by Existence
Only 2GHz? It would take at least 2.3GHz to beat Intel's 3.2GHz P4 that will be introduced Monday. At 2GHz, we can expect SPEC scores to be on par with an old 3.06GHz P4 on a 533MHz FSB. I don't even think the 2GHz machine will match the current 3.0GHz canterwood for most things given OS X's overhead. These PowerMacs will certainly be more expensive than comparable PCs.
Thumbs down.
Oh, Go to hell.
And as for the rest of us, Tonight we gonna party like it's 1999!!!
(that was the last time Apple had the fastest computer)
Originally posted by Mr. Bob
"WAY BEYOND THE RUMORS SITES" IS REALLY TRUE THIS TIME!
Hehehe... steve's going to have to revise his statement:
"Way beyond, way, ... erm... I mean, right on par with rumor sites. Like, exactly the same as the rumor sites."
But maybe this was on purpose. Isn't Intel due to announce an upgrade that might have interfered with the WWDC event? Could this be a covert pre-emptive strike against Intel or anyoen else stealing the thunder? Is ANYONE in the industry NOT going to be covering this event now? There's still the case details, panther details, and shipment and pricing details.
Just a thought.
Originally posted by Kecksy
God damit! Only one dual machine? Lame!
You ought to get banned.. This is one of the biggest things in Apple history...
Originally posted by Bodhi
Wow...MOSR was right on!
Sad... Somehow...?
Originally posted by Frank777
WOW. Where do I start?
First, hats off to Steve. Here's a guy who sees a problem and gets things done.
Yeah.. Now he has even more followers...
Originally posted by Frank777
Whoa.
How can the new PM have "Three" USB 2.0 ports?
Two on the back, two on the keyboard. That's how Apple counts them. (e.g. Apple's specs say the iMac has five USB ports.)
Did they gut one on the keyboard? Does that make sense?
Maybe they learned how to count now?
Originally posted by Powerdoc
This mistake could be a fantastic and free advertising for Apple.
With this "error" you can be sure that all the media will take attention of the WWDC.
We have the specs but don't have the case.
I am not so sure that it is an error ...
Then it would be the biggest and most risky PR stunt ever attempted...
And you know what? Looks like it might even work!
[Homervoice]
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
[/Homervoice]
And for the poor guy if it wasnt on purpose...
Originally posted by Existence
Only 2GHz? It would take at least 2.3GHz to beat Intel's 3.2GHz P4 that will be introduced Monday. At 2GHz, we can expect SPEC scores to be on par with an old 3.06GHz P4 on a 533MHz FSB. I don't even think the 2GHz machine will match the current 3.0GHz canterwood for most things given OS X's overhead. These PowerMacs will certainly be more expensive than comparable PCs.
Thumbs down.
heh heh heh...hah hah hah...HAH HAH HAHAAAAHHH...
/wipes tear from eye
You are so funny, good joke!
Originally posted by Jeremiah Rich
I want to point out that Apple supporting up to 8 gb of ram is very huge in itself...Besides the "how" they are going to do it, it proves that OSX WILL indeed be 64-bit compliant "out-of-the-box". Because of course with the current 32-bit iteration, the max is "only" 4gb. I could be wrong on this, but I think it is accurate. So if the leak is indeed true, which I have all reason to believe so of course, then this is yet another great piece of info.
Being able to stick 8GB of RAM into a computer is one thing. Being able to support8GB is another.
Off Topic: does anybody else get a slight tinge of fear every time you see the words "applenut" and "moderator" together?
I don't think the 8 GB RAM max means Panther is ready now. I think they'll ship before Panther, and will need Panther to address the extra RAM. I expect that on the full specs page there will be an asterisk by the 8 GB.
I hope you can get SOME kind of bare-bones G5 for under $2000.
Originally posted by nagromme
I hope you can get SOME kind of bare-bones G5 for under $2000.
I'm pretty certain the single 1.6 GHz G5 will be less than $2000. After all, the 970 is cheaper for Apple than the G4 is... oh yeah.
Wait'll you see the new PowerMacs....