New PowerBooks tomorrow.

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  • Reply 821 of 867
    escherescher Posts: 1,811member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Amorph

    Who really, honestly expected them today? No, I'm serious.



    I was "really, honestly" expecting new PowerBooks today. I guess my month-long absence from AI (due to various trips and a professional responsibility exam) wasn't long enough. So much for quitting cold turkey...



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    There is also the possibility that the update will only merit a press release, in which case it could happen literally any time, without warning.



    That's exactly it, Amorph. Updated PowerBooks will not get anything other than a silent release. A 1.3Mhz PPC 7457 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook G4 may be big news in our addicted eyes, but certainly not for the Apple PR machine. I'm disappointed that today wasn't "the day." But I do not expect to be disappointed until a pre-announced press event or Apple Expo Paris. Any day now...



    Escher
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  • Reply 822 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    I wish Apple would release the new Powerbooks today so that we could lay this God forsaken thread to rest! I have hated it from the very start because it was created to harbour a lie. Enough already Jobs! Give us the goods dammit!! Aiiit?



    [Ninja edit]
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  • Reply 823 of 867
    airslufairsluf Posts: 1,861member
    Why are folks getting upset already??? What time is it in Cali??? Apple usually doesn't announce anything before 9AM Cupertino time, sure there are exceptions, but a pretty good track record.



    Now that doesn't mean I am saying they will announce anything today. I am just bitch slapping some sense into part of the hysterical mob who can't seem to remain level headed about PB's on either side of the release fence.
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  • Reply 824 of 867
    placeboplacebo Posts: 5,767member
    Quote:

    A 1.3Mhz PPC 7457 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook G4 may be big news in our addicted eyes, but certainly not for the Apple PR machine.



    Agreed. 1.3 GHz is pretty goddamn pathetic. And a G4!?
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  • Reply 825 of 867
    airslufairsluf Posts: 1,861member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by gardnerj

    Never mind the new powerbooks i want that smilie



    So, go get it, he provided the address in his post. Just hit reply and it will automagically appear before your amazed eyes.



    Boy, am I in a pissy mood this morning... And no, I'm not waiting on a new PB yet.
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  • Reply 826 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    Right now it is 7:31:28 AM in Los Angeles, California! There is still time... Die thread DIE!!
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  • Reply 827 of 867
    placeboplacebo Posts: 5,767member
    You know, a new PB has really become a boring topic.
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  • Reply 828 of 867
    Ship times for PowerBooks:



    12": 3-5 days

    15": 5-7 days

    17": Same day



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  • Reply 829 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    *still hitting refresh...*
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  • Reply 830 of 867
    pscatespscates Posts: 5,847member
    Give your finger a rest, then. And STOP.
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  • Reply 831 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by pscates

    Give your finger a rest, then. And STOP.



    Four thousand posts man! Congratulations!! I sure feel like I had a little something to do with it!
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  • Reply 832 of 867
    pscatespscates Posts: 5,847member
    Holy crap, I didn't even notice that!!!







    I'm officially a DORK!



    Sound the trumpets and bring in the cake! Let the party begin!







    Holy cow...4000 posts. That has to put me into some sort of special club, right?







    "The Nitwits With No Life" one, I'd imagine....
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  • Reply 833 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by pscates

    Holy crap, I didn't even notice that!!!







    I'm officially a DORK!



    Sound the trumpets and bring in the cake! Let the party begin!







    Holy cow...4000 posts. That has to put me into some sort of special club, right?







    "The Nitwits With No Life" one, I'd imagine....




    Wow! Four thousand posts... That's just sad on so many levels!!
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  • Reply 834 of 867
    pscatespscates Posts: 5,847member
    In my defense, it HAS taken a while.



    But I do post a lot. I need to get banned...
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  • Reply 835 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by pscates

    In my defense, it HAS taken a while.



    Yeah? How old are you then??
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  • Reply 836 of 867
    teddyteddy Posts: 155member
    Well I bit.... I am going to school next week and I told myself if they didn't come out today I would buy. I got a 12" PowerBook with a Superdrive. Even if they do come out with new ones soon I need a computer for school and I got a really good deal.. What do you guys think..????
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  • Reply 837 of 867
    nemesisnemesis Posts: 138member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Teddy

    Well I bit.... I am going to school next week and I told myself if they didn't come out today I would buy. I got a 12" PowerBook with a Superdrive. Even if they do come out with new ones soon I need a computer for school and I got a really good deal.. What do you guys think..????



    I told my slef the same thing, BUT...everyone says theyll be coming THIS WEEK..so i extended my dealine till next tuesday, but then again I dont go back to scholl untill sept 20, so I got time.
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  • Reply 838 of 867
    kanekane Posts: 392member
    Disappointed again... Oh the life!
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  • Reply 839 of 867
    rolorolo Posts: 686member
    The Register has a new article about impending PBs: PowerBook updates



    It'd be cool if they come out one day this week. Would it be disappointing if the 15 ends up with a 1.25 GHz G4? I don't think so. I'd get one.
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  • Reply 840 of 867
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Teddy

    Well I bit.... I am going to school next week and I told myself if they didn't come out today I would buy. I got a 12" PowerBook with a Superdrive. Even if they do come out with new ones soon I need a computer for school and I got a really good deal.. What do you guys think..????



    depends on where/from whom you ordered (if not picked up already?)



    worst case, new model ships with more stuff for less money just after restock-free period

    effectively leaving you with instant "last generation" product just as new stuff replaces it, unless you want to take a hit in open-box return or pay >10% for restocking and hope new PB prices still net out a savings (such as if you're getting an Edu bundle with $300 off iPod as sweetener)



    best case, new model announced... you cancel order and upgrade to more for less in same shipment



    if you bought with a Credit Card, you should get an extra window to return or replace merchandise,

    but the details of how long you can "wait" or "upgrade" your PB before you're "committed" to that model depend on terms and conditions from your vendor in your jurisdiction.



    murbot seems to know a lot about the timing of product ordering -vs.- Apple New Product



    as far as good computer for your needs (new models unseen)?



    a Supadrive Footlong should do nicely for most tasks, especially with max RAM,

    but to say it's the best choice depends what you'll be using it for
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