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..????
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.
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 $300 off iPod as sweetener)
best case, new model announced... you cancel order and upgrade to more for less in same shipment
if you bought with a Credit Card, you should get an extra window to return or replace merchandise,
but the details of how long you can "wait" or "upgrade" your PB before you're "committed" to that model depend on terms and conditions from your vendor in your jurisdiction.
murbot seems to know a lot about the timing of product ordering -vs.- Apple New Product
as far as good computer for your needs (new models unseen)?
a Supadrive Footlong should do nicely for most tasks, especially with max RAM,
but to say it's the best choice depends what you'll be using it for
When will Apple have a right click option on the TrackPads of iBooks / Powerbooks?
Will the new 12", 15", 17" Powerbooks have USB 2.0?
Will the new 12", 15", 17" Powerbooks have FireWire 800?
Wish List: 12" Powerbook 1.3 Ghz, 512 DDR, 32 Video DDR, 60G, a "full" TrackPad, USB 1 / 2.0, FireWire 400 / 800. BlueTooh built in. All in a thinner case (cost under1,499$) ---- NOW that would be the "year of the laptop" - [COLOR=blue]
When will Apple have a right click option on the TrackPads of iBooks / Powerbooks?
iOnline - I merged your post into this thread because we already have too many PowerBook speculation threads going.
Apple will ship a two button trackpad when they ship a two button mouse standard. They'll ship a two button mouse standard when the interface requires two buttons to use, which, if Apple has any interest in keeping the Mac Mac-like, it never will. Get a two-button rodent and be happy.
Information on the specs of the PowerBooks is thin on the ground; Think Secret has posted a nugget of information, as has PowerBook maven Jason O'Grady, and the Register just pitched in (all these sources are linked in this thread, or in the Poll thread nearby), but the level of detail you're asking for is not yet to be found.
Apple's done a great job of keeping a tight lid on the 'Books, alas.
They were right about new iBooks in April, the new iPod, and the Apple Music Store, amongst other things. They make every other rumor site look like child's play.
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Originally posted by pscates
In my defense, it HAS taken a while.
Yeah? How old are you then??
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.
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.
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 $300 off iPod as sweetener)
best case, new model announced... you cancel order and upgrade to more for less in same shipment
if you bought with a Credit Card, you should get an extra window to return or replace merchandise,
but the details of how long you can "wait" or "upgrade" your PB before you're "committed" to that model depend on terms and conditions from your vendor in your jurisdiction.
murbot seems to know a lot about the timing of product ordering -vs.- Apple New Product
as far as good computer for your needs (new models unseen)?
a Supadrive Footlong should do nicely for most tasks, especially with max RAM,
but to say it's the best choice depends what you'll be using it for
Will the new 12", 15", 17" Powerbooks have USB 2.0?
Will the new 12", 15", 17" Powerbooks have FireWire 800?
Wish List: 12" Powerbook 1.3 Ghz, 512 DDR, 32 Video DDR, 60G, a "full" TrackPad, USB 1 / 2.0, FireWire 400 / 800. BlueTooh built in. All in a thinner case (cost under 1,499$) ---- NOW that would be the "year of the laptop" -
When will Apple have a right click option on the TrackPads of iBooks / Powerbooks?
Apple will ship a two button trackpad when they ship a two button mouse standard. They'll ship a two button mouse standard when the interface requires two buttons to use, which, if Apple has any interest in keeping the Mac Mac-like, it never will. Get a two-button rodent and be happy.
Information on the specs of the PowerBooks is thin on the ground; Think Secret has posted a nugget of information, as has PowerBook maven Jason O'Grady, and the Register just pitched in (all these sources are linked in this thread, or in the Poll thread nearby), but the level of detail you're asking for is not yet to be found.
Apple's done a great job of keeping a tight lid on the 'Books, alas.
They make it sound like this week is apples ideal hit date...I guess any of the weeks between now and paris are possibilities.
Originally posted by ast3r3x
How reliable is a confirmation from O' Grady?
Not very; nor is the Register's Tony Smith especially reliable.
They make it sound like this week is apples ideal hit date...I guess any of the weeks between now and paris are possibilities.
Good man.
They were right about new iBooks in April, the new iPod, and the Apple Music Store, amongst other things. They make every other rumor site look like child's play.
just kidding... sorry, I couldn't resist. What the hell, whats one more week.....
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The awesome mac system is:
still waiting for it......
Originally posted by Amorph
Good man.
I figured about 50/50 chance for today.
I hoped that if I make simple and random statements, it will look like I put almost no faith into today
But check your local Apple Store tomorrow if you want to see and try the G5s.
Panther hath spoken.
Originally posted by Addicted2Macs
THE APPLE STORE IS DOWN!!!!
just kidding... sorry, I couldn't resist. What the hell, whats one more week.....
I will KILL YOU!
...crushing souls for over a month and a half...
Originally posted by ast3r3x
I figured about 50/50 chance for today.
I hoped that if I make simple and random statements, it will look like I put almost no faith into today
so, what's the chances for tomorrow....
Originally posted by Bigc
so, what's the chances for tomorrow....
2/96...the other 2 percent, well I have no idea what it is, but it kinda scares me
Originally posted by Bigc
so, what's the chances for tomorrow....
I don't know what the chances are for tomorrow...but I think the chances for sometime this week are good.