While all of the rumours seem to be pointing at a widescreen iBook, I was thinking it'd make more sense if the PB was widescreen since the other two sizes already are.
Also, somebody also reported it to be a 14" widescreen, not 13".
MacOSRumours just ran a note on rumours of a widescreen iBook. I think this could make sense for Apple, consolidating the existing 12" and 14" iBook models into a single 13" Widescreen model with a couple of different SKUs for various HD, CPU and optical drive configs.
If that is the case, I am VERY HAPPY I already purchased my 12" iBook. I hope they don't kill the 12", that would suck.
I am currently quite content with my 12" iBook as well, but I think the widescreen is the logical solution for getting a bit more real estate without making the screen too big.
I am currently quite content with my 12" iBook as well, but I think the widescreen is the logical solution for getting a bit more real estate without making the screen too big.
I would accept the widescreen if they would offer a DVD burner. Otherwise, I would be dissapointed. I need a small computer for easy travel packing and screen space is not an issue with me on my 12". I have a 20" iMac for that crazy stuff...
MacOSRumours just ran a note on rumours of a widescreen iBook. I think this could make sense for Apple, consolidating the existing 12" and 14" iBook models into a single 13" Widescreen model with a couple of different SKUs for various HD, CPU and optical drive configs.
However, the source was unreliable, I'd expect a wide-screen PowerBook 12" first.
However, the source was unreliable, I'd expect a wide-screen PowerBook 12" first.
I would agree, I think that Apple should move to a widescreen for the smallest version of the Powerbook line. I kind of wonder what this whole "year of HD video" bit is going to mean for the Powerbooks, since the "year of the laptop" was a bit of a snoozer.
I'm to the point where anything steve says, I let it go in one ear out the other. Seems he's been full of broken promises lately.
3.0ghz in 12 months
Year of the Laptop (saw 2 very mediocre updates)
Greatest WWDC ever (announced some lcds and did some core technology classes at the convention, everything else was pretty much a repeat)
I think he says the things he says for the stocks sometimes.
don't be surprised if you see white and grey vans driven by barefoot hipsters tailing you tomorrow morning, or if you hear dancing in the shadows after you turn off your lights tonight. steve doesn't like it when we speak up
don't be surprised if you see white and grey vans driven by barefoot hipsters tailing you tomorrow morning, or if you hear dancing in the shadows after you turn off your lights tonight. steve doesn't like it when we speak up
Hopefully, "year of HD" doesn't mean we get a new codec and that's it.
I'm to the point where anything steve says, I let it go in one ear out the other. Seems he's been full of broken promises lately.
3.0ghz in 12 months
Year of the Laptop (saw 2 very mediocre updates)
Greatest WWDC ever (announced some lcds and did some core technology classes at the convention, everything else was pretty much a repeat)
I think he says the things he says for the stocks sometimes.
hmmm, year of the laptop...
i think he didn't broke that promise (2003)
it wasn't about what he announced (12"/17" and later in the year a 15" powerbook and the iBookG4s) but about the total sales; 42% of total mac sales were laptops in 2003 iirc.
i think a 12" widescreen would be a little too small, a 13.3" or 14.1" would seem more logical.
i really hope they make this change. after looking at the specs, i dont know if i can justify the price of powerbook. they are very nice, but one of the main features i want is a widescreen (16:10) display. i watch a lot of dvd's while i am on the go and they are all widescreen.
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
Backlit keyboards are nothing but a gimmick, IMO. I envision a bunch of people using their PowerBooks in the dark, straining their eyes, just so they can oohh and aahh over the keyboard.
I think a wide screen 14" iBook is a great idea though. I'd probably buy one to replace the 17" PowerBook I just sold.
i think a 12" widescreen would be a little too small, a 13.3" or 14.1" would seem more logical.
i really hope they make this change. after looking at the specs, i dont know if i can justify the price of powerbook. they are very nice, but one of the main features i want is a widescreen (16:10) display. i watch a lot of dvd's while i am on the go and they are all widescreen.
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
I agree, in my opinion the ideal screensize for a compact widescreen notebook is approx 13". I think that this is economically feasible for a Powerbook model, and it'll be interesting to see if Apple can take this route for a single, consolidated iBook model.
I took another look at the current 12" iBook at the campus bookstore the other day, and I'm hoping to be able to buy one in time for the fall semester (what will hopefully be my last year of university), but I really hope that it will get a better (specifically brighter) screen in the next update.
The 10" XBlack Sony is wide-screen and has a beautiful screen. The resolution is similar to my 15" PowerBook - although that makes it quite difficult to see everything because of the size.
Backlit keyboards are nothing but a gimmick, IMO. I envision a bunch of people using their PowerBooks in the dark, straining their eyes, just so they can oohh and aahh over the keyboard.
As a professional fiction writer, working in the dark often helps me visualize scenery and situations. I'll admit most people probably wouldn't find any major use for the backlit keyboard, but mac-users tend to be creative, and trying to do creative work in the middle of a visually cluttered room can lead to lessened concentration and a poor final product. Some people may disagree, but I find the keyboard to be a major feature--one of the very features drawing me to a powerbook, no less.
As a professional fiction writer, working in the dark often helps me visualize scenery and situations. I'll admit most people probably wouldn't find any major use for the backlit keyboard, but mac-users tend to be creative, and trying to do creative work in the middle of a visually cluttered room can lead to lessened concentration and a poor final product. Some people may disagree, but I find the keyboard to be a major feature--one of the very features drawing me to a powerbook, no less.
In addition sometimes people can't help the fact their in a dark place (why do companies sell lights for laptops?) But also low-light can make it difficult to read a screen. I have a backlit PowerBook and I don't turn the light out specially - in fact it's on at the moment.
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Also, somebody also reported it to be a 14" widescreen, not 13".
Originally posted by Chagi
MacOSRumours just ran a note on rumours of a widescreen iBook. I think this could make sense for Apple, consolidating the existing 12" and 14" iBook models into a single 13" Widescreen model with a couple of different SKUs for various HD, CPU and optical drive configs.
If that is the case, I am VERY HAPPY I already purchased my 12" iBook. I hope they don't kill the 12", that would suck.
Originally posted by mikef
I am currently quite content with my 12" iBook as well, but I think the widescreen is the logical solution for getting a bit more real estate without making the screen too big.
I would accept the widescreen if they would offer a DVD burner. Otherwise, I would be dissapointed. I need a small computer for easy travel packing and screen space is not an issue with me on my 12". I have a 20" iMac for that crazy stuff...
Originally posted by Chagi
MacOSRumours just ran a note on rumours of a widescreen iBook. I think this could make sense for Apple, consolidating the existing 12" and 14" iBook models into a single 13" Widescreen model with a couple of different SKUs for various HD, CPU and optical drive configs.
However, the source was unreliable, I'd expect a wide-screen PowerBook 12" first.
Originally posted by MacCrazy
However, the source was unreliable, I'd expect a wide-screen PowerBook 12" first.
this makes sense. and also moving the ibook line to one screen size. speaking of widescreen...10" widescreen ibook mini anybody?
Originally posted by lgrw3919
this makes sense. and also moving the ibook line to one screen size. speaking of widescreen...10" widescreen ibook mini anybody?
I would order a 10" widescreen. But anything larger (mainly taller) than what I have now is too big.
Eric
Originally posted by MacCrazy
However, the source was unreliable, I'd expect a wide-screen PowerBook 12" first.
I would agree, I think that Apple should move to a widescreen for the smallest version of the Powerbook line. I kind of wonder what this whole "year of HD video" bit is going to mean for the Powerbooks, since the "year of the laptop" was a bit of a snoozer.
3.0ghz in 12 months
Year of the Laptop (saw 2 very mediocre updates)
Greatest WWDC ever (announced some lcds and did some core technology classes at the convention, everything else was pretty much a repeat)
I think he says the things he says for the stocks sometimes.
Originally posted by emig647
I'm to the point where anything steve says, I let it go in one ear out the other. Seems he's been full of broken promises lately.
3.0ghz in 12 months
Year of the Laptop (saw 2 very mediocre updates)
Greatest WWDC ever (announced some lcds and did some core technology classes at the convention, everything else was pretty much a repeat)
I think he says the things he says for the stocks sometimes.
don't be surprised if you see white and grey vans driven by barefoot hipsters tailing you tomorrow morning, or if you hear dancing in the shadows after you turn off your lights tonight. steve doesn't like it when we speak up
Originally posted by i want a powerbook
don't be surprised if you see white and grey vans driven by barefoot hipsters tailing you tomorrow morning, or if you hear dancing in the shadows after you turn off your lights tonight. steve doesn't like it when we speak up
Hopefully, "year of HD" doesn't mean we get a new codec and that's it.
Originally posted by emig647
I'm to the point where anything steve says, I let it go in one ear out the other. Seems he's been full of broken promises lately.
3.0ghz in 12 months
Year of the Laptop (saw 2 very mediocre updates)
Greatest WWDC ever (announced some lcds and did some core technology classes at the convention, everything else was pretty much a repeat)
I think he says the things he says for the stocks sometimes.
hmmm, year of the laptop...
i think he didn't broke that promise (2003)
it wasn't about what he announced (12"/17" and later in the year a 15" powerbook and the iBookG4s) but about the total sales; 42% of total mac sales were laptops in 2003 iirc.
also
i really hope they make this change. after looking at the specs, i dont know if i can justify the price of powerbook. they are very nice, but one of the main features i want is a widescreen (16:10) display. i watch a lot of dvd's while i am on the go and they are all widescreen.
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
Originally posted by slick
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
Backlit keyboards are nothing but a gimmick, IMO. I envision a bunch of people using their PowerBooks in the dark, straining their eyes, just so they can oohh and aahh over the keyboard.
I think a wide screen 14" iBook is a great idea though. I'd probably buy one to replace the 17" PowerBook I just sold.
Originally posted by slick
i think a 12" widescreen would be a little too small, a 13.3" or 14.1" would seem more logical.
i really hope they make this change. after looking at the specs, i dont know if i can justify the price of powerbook. they are very nice, but one of the main features i want is a widescreen (16:10) display. i watch a lot of dvd's while i am on the go and they are all widescreen.
if the ibooks got a widescreen monitor, i would buy one in a heartbeat. wouldnt be a bad idea to add that cool backlit keyboard to them either
I agree, in my opinion the ideal screensize for a compact widescreen notebook is approx 13". I think that this is economically feasible for a Powerbook model, and it'll be interesting to see if Apple can take this route for a single, consolidated iBook model.
I took another look at the current 12" iBook at the campus bookstore the other day, and I'm hoping to be able to buy one in time for the fall semester (what will hopefully be my last year of university), but I really hope that it will get a better (specifically brighter) screen in the next update.
Originally posted by iDave
Backlit keyboards are nothing but a gimmick, IMO. I envision a bunch of people using their PowerBooks in the dark, straining their eyes, just so they can oohh and aahh over the keyboard.
As a professional fiction writer, working in the dark often helps me visualize scenery and situations. I'll admit most people probably wouldn't find any major use for the backlit keyboard, but mac-users tend to be creative, and trying to do creative work in the middle of a visually cluttered room can lead to lessened concentration and a poor final product. Some people may disagree, but I find the keyboard to be a major feature--one of the very features drawing me to a powerbook, no less.
Originally posted by WoohooDonuts
As a professional fiction writer, working in the dark often helps me visualize scenery and situations. I'll admit most people probably wouldn't find any major use for the backlit keyboard, but mac-users tend to be creative, and trying to do creative work in the middle of a visually cluttered room can lead to lessened concentration and a poor final product. Some people may disagree, but I find the keyboard to be a major feature--one of the very features drawing me to a powerbook, no less.
In addition sometimes people can't help the fact their in a dark place (why do companies sell lights for laptops?) But also low-light can make it difficult to read a screen. I have a backlit PowerBook and I don't turn the light out specially - in fact it's on at the moment.