Powerbook Speed Update or Tiger Update?
What would you rather wait for? A bump in speed or slight drop in price for the powerbook? or when tiger is released and comes with the computer?
The way I see it, probably a speed bump or minor update will come well before tiger...so I am probably gonna wait for tiger and just get both.
EDIT: This is in the case that you are geting a powerbook, not if its a powerbook or tiger(somebody below didn't really get the concept).
The way I see it, probably a speed bump or minor update will come well before tiger...so I am probably gonna wait for tiger and just get both.
EDIT: This is in the case that you are geting a powerbook, not if its a powerbook or tiger(somebody below didn't really get the concept).
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Originally posted by Chikara
EDIT: This is in the case that you are geting a powerbook, not if its a powerbook or tiger(somebody below didn't really get the concept).
Hi Chikara,
Yes, I do plan to buy a Powerbook before the year is over. I was set on buying one with the update that we're expecting in the next two weeks. I was ready to purchase as soon as they became available. However, I'm now thinking about waiting until a possible G5 Powerbook in the summer. I really don't know what to do. I don't feel like waiting until Tiger because, if Tiger comes out in March, that would make it only closer until the possible G5 Powerbooks. However, I think maybe I could wait until G5 Powerbooks, if they come out in the summer, and then I would get Tiger too, which would be good.
However, unless Apple raises the price on the OS, when Tiger comes out, I'm not too worried about having to pay for Tiger. It isn't that much to buy the OS.
Probably the next step in my decision process will be when we see the new Powerbooks released, probably very soon. If the specs look good to me, and they take $100-$200 off, I might go for it.
I really think you should get a system, when you like the specs and price. Unless it is a terrible hardship, I think you should get the Powerbook, when you like the configuration, and then just upgrade to Tiger, when it is released.
At this point I'll take a powerbook g4 over a powerbookg5 because of power consumption and heat.
Computers change too much. You can wait for one to come out.... but there will always be another update and something to make you say "Man, I wish I had waited." but oh well.
The PB does plenty of what I need it to do. And I am completely satisfied with it. Anyways... new computers are exchanged like cars in america. And I see myself doing the same thing.
Originally posted by emig647
I'd rather they lower the price of the powerbooks 100-300... and perhaps a minor bump, then to watch them linger any longer.
At this point I'll take a powerbook g4 over a powerbookg5 because of power consumption and heat.
I totally agree with this. Actually I think I said it a few months ago when I was sure there would be no G5 in the PowerBook for a while.
The G4 is still a good_/ actually,,, an Excellent processor, and it's not necessary, BUT (<-Big But Here) Apple is in a position now where every move they make is being viewed by a much broader audience, and to be criticized for not upgrading to a G5 in their Power (Pro) Laptop, could seriously hurt the good word of mouth they are getting on wall street for their decision making, and from the PC users taking notice of them because of the iPod, and the attractive new Mac Mini. (good karma)
Not getting a G5 in a PowerBook could cause a precognitive stigma in the back of the minds of those who may have been swayed just enough from the PC side because of Apples newly found *iconic status* from the iPod, and sway the attraction from the New Mac Mini.
Negative word of Apple traveling down the same old road again could shift the momentum in the other direction. However.. Getting a G5 in the PowerBook would be another boost of good fortune, and the outlook of having a Mac Mini, or any Mac for that matter would appear to be more of a wise choice due to Apples appearance of traveling foreword into their future throughout adversity.
It's going to be an interesting year. Lets all hope this one bestows good fortune for us all.
....idk. why I explained all that, the bottom line of this reply is...HOW FEASIBLE is it for there to be a "G5 powerbook" by the end of summer?
Originally posted by Chikara
....idk. why I explained all that, the bottom line of this reply is...HOW FEASIBLE is it for there to be a "G5 powerbook" by the end of summer?
There are a lot of people who would disagree with me, but I believe it is very feasible we will see a G5 Powerbook, or something similar by the end of the summer. I believe it will happen, and I hope it happens. I'm hoping they show it off in June, and then surely it would be available by the end of summer. Yes, it is some "hoping," but we've also heard whispers.
is steve treating us like idiots or what ?
this macworld just for announcing a mini G4 and an ipod without screen was a joke
everyone was expecting a new pbook
thinksecret was always right with its rumors by the past...
Originally posted by enzo0511
when the hell are these new updated powerbooks arriving ?
is steve treating us like idiots or what ?
this macworld just for announcing a mini G4 and an ipod without screen was a joke
everyone was expecting a new pbook
thinksecret was always right with its rumors by the past...
Not always, they were off on the last Powermac announcement date by a week also, I'd wait till tomorrow I bet you money they will be announced then.
Also TS was wrong on the fastest Powermac speed (they said dual 2.6).
So for Apple's sake I would like to see a cool, and slick new PB G5 come out relatively soon, but I certainly think that the G4 line has reached its peak, and let me just say: what a view!
Originally posted by RANSOMED
Though I completely agree with onlooker, that not coming up with a PB G5 soon could hurt apple's reputation, I don't understand why almost everybody is so impatient about it coming out. I mean how much power do you really need? I work with very processor intensive applications (such as Photoshop) and my 17" PB 1.5 Ghz G4 with 1 Gb RAM runs GREAT! Plus, think about all the bugs that have been worked out of the G4 line by now, these are most likely some of the last models we'll see in it. When it comes to computers new technology almost always means new bugs.
So for Apple's sake I would like to see a cool, and slick new PB G5 come out relatively soon, but I certainly think that the G4 line has reached its peak, and let me just say: what a view!
to be honest i don't need a G5 powerbook
the fact is that i don't to be screwed by spending almost 2000 euros now (i'm french) for a product that would be updated a couple of days or weeks later
every option is expensive (ie a faster HD)
and if options become standards in the future update of the powerbook, i would feel like wasting my money
btw, by the past, was Apple used to update products AFTER the macworld without announcing it during the show ?
thx
Originally posted by emig647
They always announce products right after MacWorld... don't worry they will come out and it will be a very low-key announcement.
Well, Tuesday may be the day!!! This is what I'm looking for in the 12 inch I want to buy:
1.5 GHZ G4
5400 RPM drive standard
$100-$200 price drop
If that happens, I will place an order.
Originally posted by RANSOMED
Though I completely agree with onlooker, that not coming up with a PB G5 soon could hurt apple's reputation,.../B]
Apples reputation? That no longer revolves around them making faster processors, THE only way Apples reputation would go down is if they didn't come out with a smaller iPod and more colors in one year. :-)
Originally posted by emig647
They always announce products right after MacWorld... don't worry they will come out and it will be a very low-key announcement.
i hope so !
your store is always updated before apple stores in europe
which means, i'll have to wait until wednesday to know... or tomorrow very late in the evening probably
sellers and friends told me not to buy in december and to wait until macworld
i read rumors on mac websites
and finally, the macworld arrived and steve didn't say a word about the powerbook
so i really hope it's gonna arrive tomorrow !
You sound like me about 8 months ago waiting for the new Powermacs.... my day finally came... don't worry... yours will too
Know that they will come out in a few weeks maximum, but i'm still putting my money on tomorrow.
Originally posted by emig647
Know that they will come out in a few weeks maximum
a few weeks is an eternity for me...