No. Any accuracy in the MacBidouille benchmarks is merely coincidence/luck. They were fabricated. As are the stories about G5 PowerBooks. As are the stories about G5 towers being in production in May.
Wow, your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance! MacBidouille nailed it and to claim coincidence is... well, I go back to my opening statement. Lionel, at MacBidouille, presented this info first, stuck by it despite comments from ignorant people like....... YOU!!! and he was right!!
What are you going to say when the G5s ship? "I must be seeing things," might be a good start, then hit yourself on the head and do us all a favour!
Wow, your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance! MacBidouille nailed it and to claim coincidence is... well, I go back to my opening statement. Lionel, at MacBidouille, presented this info first, stuck by it despite comments from ignorant people like....... YOU!!! and he was right!!
What are you going to say when the G5s ship? "I must be seeing things," might be a good start, then hit yourself on the head and do us all a favour!
Moki? Ignorant?
'...presented this info first...' Shit, boy - moki's been telling us about GP-UL for, what, a year now? First I heard of it anywhere. While he's never, ever **CONFIRMED** anything, AFAIK, he's not stated a single thing as fact that was incorrect.
But if it were real wouldn't Apple have tried to prevent the coverage on TechTV?
If you have noticed, all the rumors on ThinkSecret that are real have been pulled due to Apple legal. This story on the other hand has not been pulled.
They can't prevent coverage of anything. They can try and force copyrighted and other material from being shown, but simply telling a story about it goes to a free press.
I don't think Apple legal tried strong arming anyone to remove the pics, since they were pics put up by Apple themselves. MacBidouille said that they were offered money or a discount at the Apple store if they pulled the info. I think this is the course Apple had gone with. Maybe Thinksecret decided that continuing to show the pics and info would generate enough traffic to get add revenue in excess of the $300 or so that Apple was offering...If it was me, I would hold out for an offer of free almost free G5 etc.
This 4 OS X Forum post claims developers have the dual 2.0 boxen.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
This 4 OS X Forum post claims developers have the dual 2.0 boxen.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
Nothing against you of course, Ensign, but I just wanted to point out that you should be wary about everything you read, especially since this guy didn't reveal one detail whatsoever about the case, making him sure to stay credible even when the PMG5s are revealed.
This 4 OS X Forum post claims developers have the dual 2.0 boxen.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
More info on this as it comes in. "
Well, it would only make sense that devs and beta testers have been using the machines, with their release date seemingly so close.
Anyone can now post and claim to have used them and guess what, they could even post specs pretty damn close to what has been released...probably even claim the exact specs.
Now, if they'd posted those exact specs 3 weeks ago, or had difinitive proof about the casing, that would be impressive.
I am still curious as to what it is you think I will be disappointed about. Is it that I expected too much? Or perhaps I expected too little?
Oh heck maybe its a little of both. My brain is going numb!
Two days and a wake up, and then it should all be clearer.
The only thing I know for certain, is that I will replace my PPC 800 single with something this year. I just don't know what that something is going to be. Soon, very soon.....
Whatever the specs say, lets hope these beasts perform in real world tests. It would be a great thing to see the Mac platform finally regain some of its elegant glory from the early years.
I, as most of us, have been waiting for a shift in computer market that could signal a weakening in the Microsoft strangle hold. I was hoping the US federal case against M$ would do it for us, but alas, Bush killed any hope of that. I also thought linux could blindside M$, its been successful in the public sector (universities & governments), but isn't really consumer-friendly (yet?).
Both of the above however; the anti-monopoly sentiment and Linux/Unix revolt, create an environment ripe for an Apple/IBM resurgence. I think it is just so...fitting, that the two major OS players that were taken out by M$ in the early 90's would join together to take on the W'Intel world.
Congratulations to IBM for putting together what seems to be a bomber processor and solid road map for development. And congratulations to Apple for steering a course over the last 5 years that has positioned Apple to stay in the game, and perhaps stave off the stifling oppression of an M$ dictated computing world.
well.....so much for my philosophical rant..
WOOOOHOOO!!
I'm buying the top machine as soon as its available. My wife gave me the go ahead last night. She laughed her arse off with me as we scrolled through this thread. She's so cool...and I'm so lucky...she knows I'm a geek and she loves me for it.
All of our idle speculation that the cases are to be aluminum has been wrong.
Cast-iron is the wave of the future.
FLASH: Apple computer has just announced an all new marketing campaign consisting of infomercials to be aired between midnight and 4 AM in all markets. These infomercials will demonstrate the power and versatility of their all new combination 15.4 inch Powerbook and slow cooker, to insomniacs everywhere.
When? is that what you mean? Moki.... I'm not quite sure about you. Others think you're a true insider... but just because your president of a software company doesn't make you.......... Maybe I'm just a skeptic....
When? is that what you mean? Moki.... I'm not quite sure about you. Others think you're a true insider... but just because your president of a software company doesn't make you.......... Maybe I'm just a skeptic....
I believe he means why, as in Why should anybody be disappointed?...
Comments
Originally posted by moki
No. Any accuracy in the MacBidouille benchmarks is merely coincidence/luck. They were fabricated. As are the stories about G5 PowerBooks. As are the stories about G5 towers being in production in May.
Wow, your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance! MacBidouille nailed it and to claim coincidence is... well, I go back to my opening statement. Lionel, at MacBidouille, presented this info first, stuck by it despite comments from ignorant people like....... YOU!!! and he was right!!
What are you going to say when the G5s ship? "I must be seeing things," might be a good start, then hit yourself on the head and do us all a favour!
Originally posted by rjwill246
Wow, your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance! MacBidouille nailed it and to claim coincidence is... well, I go back to my opening statement. Lionel, at MacBidouille, presented this info first, stuck by it despite comments from ignorant people like....... YOU!!! and he was right!!
What are you going to say when the G5s ship? "I must be seeing things," might be a good start, then hit yourself on the head and do us all a favour!
Moki? Ignorant?
'...presented this info first...' Shit, boy - moki's been telling us about GP-UL for, what, a year now? First I heard of it anywhere. While he's never, ever **CONFIRMED** anything, AFAIK, he's not stated a single thing as fact that was incorrect.
His credibility on this board is unparallelled.
Originally posted by Jared
But if it were real wouldn't Apple have tried to prevent the coverage on TechTV?
If you have noticed, all the rumors on ThinkSecret that are real have been pulled due to Apple legal. This story on the other hand has not been pulled.
They can't prevent coverage of anything. They can try and force copyrighted and other material from being shown, but simply telling a story about it goes to a free press.
I don't think Apple legal tried strong arming anyone to remove the pics, since they were pics put up by Apple themselves. MacBidouille said that they were offered money or a discount at the Apple store if they pulled the info. I think this is the course Apple had gone with. Maybe Thinksecret decided that continuing to show the pics and info would generate enough traffic to get add revenue in excess of the $300 or so that Apple was offering...If it was me, I would hold out for an offer of free almost free G5 etc.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
More info on this as it comes in. "
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
This 4 OS X Forum post claims developers have the dual 2.0 boxen.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
More info on this as it comes in. "
Oh, yeah, and the guy from macmice.com is sooooooo credible.
Nothing against you of course, Ensign, but I just wanted to point out that you should be wary about everything you read, especially since this guy didn't reveal one detail whatsoever about the case, making him sure to stay credible even when the PMG5s are revealed.
Originally posted by simX
Nothing against you of course, Ensign, but I just wanted to point out that you should be wary about everything you read...
Not saying it's true, just that it's been claimed.
Originally posted by job
I love it. "The world's fastest personal computer."
A big nice one-finger'ed salute to the entire Wintel world. Suck it Intel!
CLASSIC!
Originally posted by Ensign Pulver
This 4 OS X Forum post claims developers have the dual 2.0 boxen.
"This is confirmed: developers own and have been using G5 machines for a short while now. Reports are that some developer machines are dual 2.0 GHz machines, with the EXACT SAME SPECS as those leaked on Apple's site a day ago.
More info on this as it comes in. "
Well, it would only make sense that devs and beta testers have been using the machines, with their release date seemingly so close.
Anyone can now post and claim to have used them and guess what, they could even post specs pretty damn close to what has been released...probably even claim the exact specs.
Now, if they'd posted those exact specs 3 weeks ago, or had difinitive proof about the casing, that would be impressive.
Originally posted by AirSluf
So here's your opportunity to pick which side of the fence you are on and show the forum I am mistaken.
I'm not sure what you mean; I've been quite consistent.
Originally posted by johnsonwax
Nothing about this strikes me as 'heavy'. Methinks that perhaps what you were expecting next week is still a mystery to us. Would that be correct?
Nope. You'll see...
Originally posted by moki
Nope. You'll see...
All of our idle speculation that the cases are to be aluminum has been wrong.
Cast-iron is the wave of the future.
Originally posted by moki
Nope. You'll see...
I am still curious as to what it is you think I will be disappointed about. Is it that I expected too much? Or perhaps I expected too little?
Oh heck maybe its a little of both.
Two days and a wake up, and then it should all be clearer.
The only thing I know for certain, is that I will replace my PPC 800 single with something this year. I just don't know what that something is going to be. Soon, very soon.....
I, as most of us, have been waiting for a shift in computer market that could signal a weakening in the Microsoft strangle hold. I was hoping the US federal case against M$ would do it for us, but alas, Bush killed any hope of that. I also thought linux could blindside M$, its been successful in the public sector (universities & governments), but isn't really consumer-friendly (yet?).
Both of the above however; the anti-monopoly sentiment and Linux/Unix revolt, create an environment ripe for an Apple/IBM resurgence. I think it is just so...fitting, that the two major OS players that were taken out by M$ in the early 90's would join together to take on the W'Intel world.
Congratulations to IBM for putting together what seems to be a bomber processor and solid road map for development. And congratulations to Apple for steering a course over the last 5 years that has positioned Apple to stay in the game, and perhaps stave off the stifling oppression of an M$ dictated computing world.
well.....so much for my philosophical rant..
WOOOOHOOO!!
I'm buying the top machine as soon as its available. My wife gave me the go ahead last night. She laughed her arse off with me as we scrolled through this thread. She's so cool...and I'm so lucky...she knows I'm a geek and she loves me for it.
Going back to silence...
Originally posted by Carlos_E
Don't be ignorant. I'm far from Mexican, we don't eat tacos. I guess if I had a Jewish name you'd offer to buy me a knish?
Please keep your racial stereotypes to yourself.
Thanks!
Apology accepted. BTW, I eat tacos about 4 times a week. They're mighty tasty. You don't know what your missing. No hard feelings.
Originally posted by audiopollution
All of our idle speculation that the cases are to be aluminum has been wrong.
Cast-iron is the wave of the future.
FLASH: Apple computer has just announced an all new marketing campaign consisting of infomercials to be aired between midnight and 4 AM in all markets. These infomercials will demonstrate the power and versatility of their all new combination 15.4 inch Powerbook and slow cooker, to insomniacs everywhere.
Originally posted by Shaktai
I am still curious as to what it is you think I will be disappointed about. Is it that I expected too much? Or perhaps I expected too little?
"What" is the wrong "W" word.
Originally posted by moki
"What" is the wrong "W" word.
Duh!!! Now I get it....8)
Originally posted by moki
"What" is the wrong "W" word.
When?
Originally posted by audiopollution
All of our idle speculation that the cases are to be aluminum has been wrong.
Cast-iron is the wave of the future.
Haven't you heard: granite is the new titanium.
Originally posted by Akumulator
When?
I believe he means why, as in Why should anybody be disappointed?...