Just placed my order for the 1.25Ghz 15" Powerbook w/superdrive at the Apple Store. Added a couple of goodies to my order too, delivery scheduled for 3-5 business days!!!
I will keep you posted as soon as I receive it.
I bought the same too, just scaled a few things. I don't need the superdrive because its the same drive that I have in my PC (Pioneer DVR-104). Maybe if it was the A06 that supports DVD+R and DVD-R I would have considered it. Hey Bill M, can you post your specs.
Man, I feel like they F*()ED me with the sales tax. Too bad we don't live in Oregon! (No sales tax)
The 7457 is supposed to be able to expand it's external L3 cache support to 4MB (though only 2MB can be used as cache per se; the rest is available as "private memory").
How is the new 1.25GHz G4 in terms of battery life? Apple claims that the 15" AlBook will last up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. We all know how inflated that estimate is, and that real-life usage would be much less. Are these chips more efficient?
If my TiBook claimed 'up to 5 hours' and really only got a little over 3 hours, will the new AlBook (which claims up to 4.5 hours ) conk out after only 2.5 hours with real time usage? (decent brightness, WiFi on, etc.)
Well this just sucks. Even though I am preparing to go to my Apple Store and buy one of these babies, I can't help but wonder:
-The new 15" is THICKER by .1"...what the hell
-LESS battery life??!!! 4.5 hours vs. 5 hours on the Tis
-No L3 CACHE!!!!??? WHAT CHIPS ARE THESE!? 7457 or 7455?!
But ya know what? It's 2x faster than my TiBook, has DVD burning, BT, AE, FW800, Backlit Keyboard, Radeon 9600, and an aluminum enclosure...and I can get it for 2 grand when combined with the edu rebate. Oh well, you let us down Apple....WHY!!!
I got the 15" 1.25GHz because I wanted the backlit keyboard. I scaled it down from a SuperDrive to a ComboDrive because we already have a A05 in our G4 so I'll burn with that. I also got an iPod and Printer as part of that rebate thing.
When it says Est Shipping...is that till it ships or till you have it? And if it is till it ships, how fast is the delivery that is free from apple.com/store?
Well this just sucks. Even though I am preparing to go to my Apple Store and buy one of these babies, I can't help but wonder:
-The new 15" is THICKER by .1"...what the hell
-LESS battery life??!!! 4.5 hours vs. 5 hours on the Tis
-No L3 CACHE!!!!??? WHAT CHIPS ARE THESE!? 7457 or 7455?!
But ya know what? It's 2x faster than my TiBook, has DVD burning, BT, AE, FW800, Backlit Keyboard, Radeon 9600, and an aluminum enclosure...and I can get it for 2 grand when combined with the edu rebate. Oh well, you let us down Apple....WHY!!!
You have to take into account that ATI Radeon Mobile 9600 requires more energy, along with the built in extras.
As far as let down, I think that the upgrades were very reasonable and are competive to other notebook makers. Try to find a laptop with all these features from Dell or Gateway? You cannot beat it.
You have to take into account that ATI Radeon Mobile 9600 requires more energy, along with the built in extras.
As far as let down, I think that the upgrades were very reasonable and are competive to other notebook makers. Try to find a laptop with all these features from Dell or Gateway? You cannot beat it.
True, hence why I am on my out right now to get one...
Well, at least Apple made the right decision on screen size and resolution. Rather than move to a 15.4" screen, they stuck with the 3:2 ratio and kept the 854 vertical height.
To the squintronic spec whores: MUAHHAHAHAHAHHA!!! I am teh WIN!
Haha I asked this in another thread but am impatient so I will ask here if the Est. Shipping is time till you get it or time till they ship it. If it is till they ship it, how long is apple's free shipping?
Haha I asked this in another thread but am impatient so I will ask here if the Est. Shipping is time till you get it or time till they ship it. If it is till they ship it, how long is apple's free shipping?
I believe the answer is that 3-5 buisiness days is the time to process the order. In addition you have another 3-5 business days for ground shipping. So, if you ordered now, it should arrive to you 6-10 business days. I'd say September 28-30 or early October. I'd just pay the extra $15 dollars no biggie.
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Originally posted by Bill M
Just placed my order for the 1.25Ghz 15" Powerbook w/superdrive at the Apple Store. Added a couple of goodies to my order too, delivery scheduled for 3-5 business days!!!
I will keep you posted as soon as I receive it.
I bought the same too, just scaled a few things. I don't need the superdrive because its the same drive that I have in my PC (Pioneer DVR-104). Maybe if it was the A06 that supports DVD+R and DVD-R I would have considered it. Hey Bill M, can you post your specs.
Man, I feel like they F*()ED me with the sales tax. Too bad we don't live in Oregon! (No sales tax)
PowerBook 1.25GHz (15.2" TFT) \t \t \t Z07E \t \t 3-5 bus.days \t \t 1 \t \t $2,051.00 \t \t $2,051.00
\t1.25GHz PowerPC G4 \t065-4116 \t
\t60GB Ultra ATA drive @ 4200 rpm \t065-4117 \t
\tCombo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) \t065-4402 \t
\tBacklit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English \t065-4495 \t
\t512MB DDR333 SDRAM - 2x256 SO-DIMMs \t065-4139 \t
\tAirPort Extreme Card \t065-4496 \t
\tOffice v.X for Mac Student and Teacher Edition \t\t\tT7538LL/A \t\t1-3 bus.days \t\t1 \t\t$149.95 \t\t$149.95
\tSubtotal: \t$2,200.95
\tShipping Charge: \t$0.00
\tEstimated Tax : \t$178.28
\tEstimated Total: \t$2,379.23
Does anyone know if Apple will be nice and give us new powerbook owners a free upgrade to Panther?
Decisions, decisions.
Amorya
Originally posted by PB
Wait here, no L3 cache in none of the new powerbooks? Or am I missing something?
Doesn't look like it. From the tech specs on Apple's site:
= 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache
133MHz system bus
(12-inch models)
= 1GHz or 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache
167MHz system bus
(15-inch models)
= 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache
167MHz system bus
(17-inch model)
Was Moto's new chip supposed to/speculated to have L3 cache?
Originally posted by PB
Wait here, no L3 cache in none of the new powerbooks? Or am I missing something?
Same here, can't find it either.
Now, why? I find it hard to believe that the 512kB of L2 cache is enough. The bus speed is still crap, at 167MHz.
Probably because of the price or availability, but the effect of this remains to be seen.
Jeees..Im glad the new 12 incher is out
and now!
Screw you Guys Im goin home!
(Im tired of reading all these stupid rumors...
Im gona get my 12incher and never lookin back)
*not gona read another rumor for at least 4 years (till Im out of collge basically...then we'll see)
so where was I..oh yea
C ya...
How is the new 1.25GHz G4 in terms of battery life? Apple claims that the 15" AlBook will last up to 4.5 hours on a single charge. We all know how inflated that estimate is, and that real-life usage would be much less. Are these chips more efficient?
If my TiBook claimed 'up to 5 hours' and really only got a little over 3 hours, will the new AlBook (which claims up to 4.5 hours ) conk out after only 2.5 hours with real time usage? (decent brightness, WiFi on, etc.)
-The new 15" is THICKER by .1"...what the hell
-LESS battery life??!!! 4.5 hours vs. 5 hours on the Tis
-No L3 CACHE!!!!??? WHAT CHIPS ARE THESE!? 7457 or 7455?!
But ya know what? It's 2x faster than my TiBook, has DVD burning, BT, AE, FW800, Backlit Keyboard, Radeon 9600, and an aluminum enclosure...and I can get it for 2 grand when combined with the edu rebate. Oh well, you let us down Apple....WHY!!!
When it says Est Shipping...is that till it ships or till you have it? And if it is till it ships, how fast is the delivery that is free from apple.com/store?
Oh well, you let us down Apple....WHY!!!
What you mean "Us". You were let down. You don't speak for me or thousands of others.
Originally posted by filmmaker2002
Well this just sucks. Even though I am preparing to go to my Apple Store and buy one of these babies, I can't help but wonder:
-The new 15" is THICKER by .1"...what the hell
-LESS battery life??!!! 4.5 hours vs. 5 hours on the Tis
-No L3 CACHE!!!!??? WHAT CHIPS ARE THESE!? 7457 or 7455?!
But ya know what? It's 2x faster than my TiBook, has DVD burning, BT, AE, FW800, Backlit Keyboard, Radeon 9600, and an aluminum enclosure...and I can get it for 2 grand when combined with the edu rebate. Oh well, you let us down Apple....WHY!!!
You have to take into account that ATI Radeon Mobile 9600 requires more energy, along with the built in extras.
As far as let down, I think that the upgrades were very reasonable and are competive to other notebook makers. Try to find a laptop with all these features from Dell or Gateway? You cannot beat it.
Originally posted by feliperal
You have to take into account that ATI Radeon Mobile 9600 requires more energy, along with the built in extras.
As far as let down, I think that the upgrades were very reasonable and are competive to other notebook makers. Try to find a laptop with all these features from Dell or Gateway? You cannot beat it.
True, hence why I am on my out right now to get one...
To the squintronic spec whores: MUAHHAHAHAHAHHA!!! I am teh WIN!
12" 60GB/SuperDrive
+ 20GB iPod!
In australia we have a $300 rebate on any laptop + any ipod ordered together valid until end of september. =WOOOHOOOO!
Originally posted by ast3r3x
Haha I asked this in another thread but am impatient so I will ask here if the Est. Shipping is time till you get it or time till they ship it. If it is till they ship it, how long is apple's free shipping?
I believe the answer is that 3-5 buisiness days is the time to process the order. In addition you have another 3-5 business days for ground shipping. So, if you ordered now, it should arrive to you 6-10 business days. I'd say September 28-30 or early October. I'd just pay the extra $15 dollars no biggie.
Originally posted by Zapchud
Same here, can't find it either.
Now, why? I find it hard to believe that the 512kB of L2 cache is enough. The bus speed is still crap, at 167MHz.
Probably because of the price or availability, but the effect of this remains to be seen.
It's stated in the product description (highspeed architecture) that the PowerBook has L3 cache, at least the 17".