I cannot wait any longer. So, I am going to buy a g5 of ebay and a dell 24" to get me by until the Octo''s have new graphics card, leopard, and the new cinema displays are out. Too much waiting!!!
Why not just buy the Mac Pro, put the new graphics card in when it comes out. I guarantee it would be a lot cheaper.
Why not just buy the Mac Pro, put the new graphics card in when it comes out. I guarantee it would be a lot cheaper.
I read somewhere a while a go that the Mac Pro with the R600 will be a bit different internally? Something to do with the dual power supply on the videocard, even though the current Mac Pro has support for it.
is the upcoming notebook generation (santa rosa) expected within the next couple months going to be solely for mbp's, or will it also encompass regular macbooks? if it does include mb's, will the new mb's bus speeds be on par with those of the mbp's, as they are now, thus leaving the only major, non-customizable differences between the two at just video cards and screens?
also, on that note, how important are video cards for a user if they're not going to run hardcore design programs?
Would someone like to help me NOT buy a new mac just yet, help convince me please, I really need to hold off, but I keep looking at the 17" iMac and thinking "but it would tide me over"
Would someone like to help me NOT buy a new mac just yet, help convince me please, I really need to hold off, but I keep looking at the 17" iMac and thinking "but it would tide me over"
The strain is starting to show
imacs are a waste, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer when you can buy a seperate one for probably less.
I'm really tempted however, to wait for Leapoard and a hardware upgrade and just buy a cheap G4 iBook or something for now.
Any thoughts?
That's a good idea. I've never bought new hardware that hasn't been updated for six months. In another six months a used iBook would be worth nearly what you'd pay for it now. You could make a better decision after the whole iPhone, Leopard thing has passed and Macs have been upgraded.
ive been thinking about making the switch from pc to mac for sometime. im currently using a shuttle pc, and thinking about converting to a macbook pro just for ease of use.
however im seriously considering waiting until the new os gets released, and hopefully new hardware as well...
That's a good idea. I've never bought new hardware that hasn't been updated for six months. In another six months a used iBook would be worth nearly what you'd pay for it now. You could make a better decision after the whole iPhone, Leopard thing has passed and Macs have been upgraded.
Every new product has it's bugs. If you're really concerned about not getting a buggy coputer, buy one now. It's not like the current lineup is going to be useless anytime soon. And OS upgrades are cheap.
What's the point of suffering with a crap computer you hate when there's perfectly good ones available right now?
I agree fully! I waited for the MacBook Pro C2D because it was second generation and works perfectly. I once bought the G3 B/W 350 only to have a G4 come out 6 months later with altivec and AGP! That taught me a lesson ~ don't buy the first off the line!
It really is time now for Apple to get off its collective butt and release some new Mac hardware. Something, anything!
Apple had to delay the new OSX to work on the iPhone. Wouldn't they have delayed new hardware resources before they delayed the OSX release? Especially after dogging MS for the delayed Vista?
No, I like peace of mind. I've been waiting this long for a new iMac, I'm not going to not get it just because some first gen Apple products have some problems.
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I cannot wait any longer. So, I am going to buy a g5 of ebay and a dell 24" to get me by until the Octo''s have new graphics card, leopard, and the new cinema displays are out. Too much waiting!!!
Why not just buy the Mac Pro, put the new graphics card in when it comes out. I guarantee it would be a lot cheaper.
Why not just buy the Mac Pro, put the new graphics card in when it comes out. I guarantee it would be a lot cheaper.
I read somewhere a while a go that the Mac Pro with the R600 will be a bit different internally? Something to do with the dual power supply on the videocard, even though the current Mac Pro has support for it.
also, on that note, how important are video cards for a user if they're not going to run hardcore design programs?
thanks
Would someone like to help me NOT buy a new mac just yet, help convince me please, I really need to hold off, but I keep looking at the 17" iMac and thinking "but it would tide me over"
The strain is starting to show
I need some help!
Would someone like to help me NOT buy a new mac just yet, help convince me please, I really need to hold off, but I keep looking at the 17" iMac and thinking "but it would tide me over"
The strain is starting to show
imacs are a waste, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer when you can buy a seperate one for probably less.
imacs are a waste, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer when you can buy a seperate one for probably less.
And what would you suggest he buy to go with the monitor? Mac Pro, Mac Mini, or ???.
A 1.83 gHz Mini with 2GB of RAM is enroute.
So, undoubtedly, Apple will introduce something next week that will even make your children behave.
I'm currently itching to buy a Mac. Not sure whether I want a Mac Book Pro or a 24" iMac but I want a Mac BADLY!
I currently use a PC as I am studying IT at university but I have all the software for a Mac (as I used to own one, and miss it terribly).
I'm really tempted however, to wait for Leapoard and a hardware upgrade and just buy a cheap G4 iBook or something for now.
Any thoughts?
I'm really tempted however, to wait for Leapoard and a hardware upgrade and just buy a cheap G4 iBook or something for now.
Any thoughts?
That's a good idea. I've never bought new hardware that hasn't been updated for six months. In another six months a used iBook would be worth nearly what you'd pay for it now. You could make a better decision after the whole iPhone, Leopard thing has passed and Macs have been upgraded.
however im seriously considering waiting until the new os gets released, and hopefully new hardware as well...
Delete me from the waiting list.
A 1.83 gHz Mini with 2GB of RAM is enroute.
So, undoubtedly, Apple will introduce something next week that will even make your children behave.
Congratulations
And I hope you are right
imacs are a waste, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer when you can buy a seperate one for probably less.
You probably won't buy a MacBook (Pro) either, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer.
You probably won't buy a MacBook (Pro) either, why pay for a small screen that you'll have to toss out with the computer.
Now I see the connection between an IMac and a laptop (MacBook). They are both portable computers, but the "portable" part is absence from the IMac.
Now I see the connection between an IMac and a laptop (MacBook). They are both portable computers, but the "portable" part is absence from the IMac.
problem solved!
problem solved!
Where's the bag for the battery?
That's a good idea. I've never bought new hardware that hasn't been updated for six months. In another six months a used iBook would be worth nearly what you'd pay for it now. You could make a better decision after the whole iPhone, Leopard thing has passed and Macs have been upgraded.
Thanks for your reply...Think I'll do that
*sigh
Every new product has it's bugs. If you're really concerned about not getting a buggy coputer, buy one now. It's not like the current lineup is going to be useless anytime soon. And OS upgrades are cheap.
What's the point of suffering with a crap computer you hate when there's perfectly good ones available right now?
I agree fully! I waited for the MacBook Pro C2D because it was second generation and works perfectly. I once bought the G3 B/W 350 only to have a G4 come out 6 months later with altivec and AGP! That taught me a lesson ~ don't buy the first off the line!
It really is time now for Apple to get off its collective butt and release some new Mac hardware. Something, anything!
Apple had to delay the new OSX to work on the iPhone. Wouldn't they have delayed new hardware resources before they delayed the OSX release? Especially after dogging MS for the delayed Vista?
There's a reason why you buy Apple Care.
For a desktop?
Cause you like spending $?
For a desktop?
Cause you like spending $?
No, I like peace of mind. I've been waiting this long for a new iMac, I'm not going to not get it just because some first gen Apple products have some problems.