But gobbling up 64 bit instructions instead of 32 bit COULD help sustain enough processing throughput to make VPC run faster, process more data (64 bit) faster (G5).
Only one optical drive bay? Meh... disappointed. Looks nice though. I can't wait to see it in person. Nice specs and all, but only one drive? Seems like a huge step backwards to me.
This model is already available and at a comparable price. Is the G5 going to be faster? I need a computer that will run Maya efficiently, should I wait for this G5 or is it just going to be a better looking box.
Only one optical drive bay? Meh... disappointed. Looks nice though. I can't wait to see it in person. Nice specs and all, but only one drive? Seems like a huge step backwards to me.
Yeah, this will be a problem for those who want a DVD-R along with the fastest (48x or 52x) CD burning speeds. No way to get both in one drive.
The machines can be BTO'd with a combo drive. Has anyone found out what the burn speed is on these?
The machines can be BTO'd with a combo drive. Has anyone found out what the burn speed is on these?
clicking "learn more" on the BTO page yields this:
Quote:
Combo ("Combination") drives (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) have the capability of creating music and data CDs and reading DVD disks. The drive writes to CD-R at 32x and CD-RW at 10x, reads DVDs at 8x, and reads CDs at 32x. The drive supports CD-ROM, CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, CDI, CD Bridge, CD Extended, CD Mixed Mode, Photo CD, DVD-Video, and DVD-ROM media.
Some guy in a on slashdot said the new 3.2ghz intel p4 is only 5-6% faster. seems right. I guess it still means that if you use the gcc specmarks then the dual g5 will _still_ blow the p4s away for the rest of the year or so.
Only one optical drive bay? Meh... disappointed. Looks nice though. I can't wait to see it in person. Nice specs and all, but only one drive? Seems like a huge step backwards to me.
Am I missing something but what's the problem with an external firewire optical drive as a second? I have an internal superdrive and an external LeCie 48x CDR.
I think that the G5 is right on the money. The future of computers isn't bigger boxes where you can cram in all your stuff. Especially when the best harware is only going to continue to run hotter and hotter.
In the right angle you can see right inside through the mesh. I wonder if those clear covers in the case are standard? If so you can probably run the system with out the side panel. Another interesting idea for the custom market is 3rd party side covers.
I was just browsing the Apple web-pages on the G5 and also downloaded the pdf's on offer and it mentions that the G5 is based on IBMs Power4 processor. Everyone else is saying that it's a 970 processor but I can't find any mention of "970" in Apple's web-pages. Are Power4 and 970 actually the same thing? Or is the core of it a Power4 but the overall chip called a 970? Can someone clarify this for me?
Quote:
An all-new implementation of the PowerPC architecture, the G5 processor is based on the execution core of IBM's 64-bit POWER4 processor.
In texas right now. I found a hotel that had internet. I went directly to Apple.com. I missed the Keynote. kinda mad at that. I am speachless with what apple released. I can't wait to order mine!!
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http://homepage.mac.com/dstranathan/
Originally posted by dstranathan
Does it have an internal speaker?
"Optical digital audio in, optical digital audio out, analog audio in, analog audio out, front headphone minijack and speaker"
edit: oops I could be mistaken maby thats the jack for the apple speakers?
man i really think peoples opinions of the case will change once they see it, i want to run myne with the door off
Originally posted by dstranathan
But gobbling up 64 bit instructions instead of 32 bit COULD help sustain enough processing throughput to make VPC run faster, process more data (64 bit) faster (G5).
Still no, but thanks for trying.
Seems kind of high. Wonder if its a typo.
Originally posted by jasonfj
anyone noticed the mistake on the Store's G5 page?
Edit: ah they caught it. Had an old "Choose your Power Mac G3" gif up.
Now that must have been an internal joke. 8) Why would they still have a Power Mac G3 GIF lying around?
http://www.boxxtech.com/asp/cf_step2...InstanceID=180
This model is already available and at a comparable price. Is the G5 going to be faster? I need a computer that will run Maya efficiently, should I wait for this G5 or is it just going to be a better looking box.
Originally posted by trebuchet
Only one optical drive bay? Meh... disappointed. Looks nice though. I can't wait to see it in person. Nice specs and all, but only one drive? Seems like a huge step backwards to me.
Yeah, this will be a problem for those who want a DVD-R along with the fastest (48x or 52x) CD burning speeds. No way to get both in one drive.
The machines can be BTO'd with a combo drive. Has anyone found out what the burn speed is on these?
Originally posted by babyalex
yikes, I am shocked everyone isn't S**tting there pants over this G5. I see so many complaints.
Come on my little kittens, life isn't perfect, but these pigs rock beyond our wildest dreams!
I for one and completely blown away by the G5.
I produce music for a living and this changes everything!
Is the glass half empty or half full?
Was Barbara Eden hot as a Pistol or what?
I think the "G5" ?My preeeeeeecious? is fvcking gorgeous (in fact, I have it as my desktop picture right now)
..and then there's that speed thing.
I
want
one
Originally posted by flyhigher
The machines can be BTO'd with a combo drive. Has anyone found out what the burn speed is on these?
clicking "learn more" on the BTO page yields this:
Combo ("Combination") drives (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) have the capability of creating music and data CDs and reading DVD disks. The drive writes to CD-R at 32x and CD-RW at 10x, reads DVDs at 8x, and reads CDs at 32x. The drive supports CD-ROM, CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, CDI, CD Bridge, CD Extended, CD Mixed Mode, Photo CD, DVD-Video, and DVD-ROM media.
Am I missing something but what's the problem with an external firewire optical drive as a second? I have an internal superdrive and an external LeCie 48x CDR.
I think that the G5 is right on the money. The future of computers isn't bigger boxes where you can cram in all your stuff. Especially when the best harware is only going to continue to run hotter and hotter.
http://www.macitynet.it/immagini/vis...se/index.shtml
In the right angle you can see right inside through the mesh. I wonder if those clear covers in the case are standard? If so you can probably run the system with out the side panel. Another interesting idea for the custom market is 3rd party side covers.
DAMN! I want ALL of these machines!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I believe these babys are gorgeous!
edit:hmm but the drive bays are'nt covered.
2nd edit: they put the power cable plug on the bottom of the tower, thats smart
I was just browsing the Apple web-pages on the G5 and also downloaded the pdf's on offer and it mentions that the G5 is based on IBMs Power4 processor. Everyone else is saying that it's a 970 processor but I can't find any mention of "970" in Apple's web-pages. Are Power4 and 970 actually the same thing? Or is the core of it a Power4 but the overall chip called a 970? Can someone clarify this for me?
An all-new implementation of the PowerPC architecture, the G5 processor is based on the execution core of IBM's 64-bit POWER4 processor.
Originally posted by Outsider
http://www.macitynet.it/immagini/vis...se/index.shtml
More evidence to support what moki has said:
Don?t say they?re ugly until you?ve seen ?em in person.