13-inch for the PowerBook?

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in Future Apple Hardware edited January 2014
Is it entirely possible the rumors we're hearing for a 13-inch widescreen laptop are actually for the PowerBook, and not the iBook?

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  • Reply 1 of 16
    algolalgol Posts: 833member
    I think there should be an addition of a 13.1" PowerBook and a 10.1" iBook. A 13.1" iBook makes little sense to me.
  • Reply 2 of 16
    Maybe it's Apple's version of the Tablet PC. <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />



    Wouldn't that really steal M$ thunder !

    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />
  • Reply 3 of 16
    spartspart Posts: 2,060member
    [quote]Originally posted by Algol:

    <strong>I think there should be an addition of a 13.1" PowerBook and a 10.1" iBook. A 13.1" iBook makes little sense to me.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    And I suppose you want gigantic resolution as well? Apple isn't going to be able to fit a notebook HD, CD-ROM, ~4 hrs battery, same-sized keyboard as the current ones, mobo and all the rest into a package designed around a 10" display, unless there are some HUGE borders. Apple sells the whole widget, always has, and isn't about to stop now. Don't bet a cent on it.
  • Reply 4 of 16
    [quote]Originally posted by DHagan4755:

    <strong>Is it entirely possible the rumors we're hearing for a 13-inch widescreen laptop are actually for the PowerBook, and not the iBook?</strong><hr></blockquote>



    What rumors? All I've seen is people hoping for a 13-inch iBook. ThinkSecret specifically stated "neither model will receive a facelifty at this time," which I took to mean that screen size changes were out of the question.
  • Reply 5 of 16
    ast3r3xast3r3x Posts: 5,012member
    10.1 is too small anyways...why would you want that... and as for the powerbook with that size display...they would have to redesign it and that would be taking a step back...PB is for pros, iBook is for avg joe...perhaps they bumb up the 12" to 13, but then that is really close the the 14 we'll find out eventually
  • Reply 6 of 16
    keshkesh Posts: 621member
    A 13" screen makes no sense to me. As it stands, you would have to kill one of the other iBooks: 12" or 14". You *might* squeeze the 13" screen into the current 12" form-factor, but I doubt it. And why get rid of the bigger one?



    WRT the Powerbook, why kill off the biggest selling point (aside from the processor)? People see that 15.1" screen and start drooling...
  • Reply 7 of 16
    algolalgol Posts: 833member
    A smaller 10.1 incher could have a 10GB harddrive, a smaller keyboard and only cost 799$. It would be very portable and could act as a tablet replacement.
  • Reply 8 of 16
    spartspart Posts: 2,060member
    13" makes perfect sense to me, get rid of the ugly 14" model, and get rid of the space around the screen (and make it more TiBook-like, very thin margin.)
  • Reply 9 of 16
    robsterrobster Posts: 256member
    [quote]Originally posted by Kesh:

    <strong>A 13" screen makes no sense to me. As it stands, you would have to kill one of the other iBooks: 12" or 14". You *might* squeeze the 13" screen into the current 12" form-factor, but I doubt it. And why get rid of the bigger one?



    WRT the Powerbook, why kill off the biggest selling point (aside from the processor)? People see that 15.1" screen and start drooling...</strong><hr></blockquote>



    Actually I've measured it out and it WOULD fit...

    Also you can get a 15" into the current 14" model too. No problem.

    So you wouldn't need a form factor change to get bigger screens with higher res.

    They did it with the Duo's: smaller screens in the 040 models and bigger in the PPC 2300



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  • Reply 10 of 16
    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
    [quote]Originally posted by Spart:

    <strong>13" makes perfect sense to me, get rid of the ugly 14" model, and get rid of the space around the screen (and make it more TiBook-like, very thin margin.)</strong><hr></blockquote>



    and see education sales tank..... that would be great.



    the current iBook is already less durable than the old clamshell one... especially the screen.... the screen often pops out in drop tests.... not good
  • Reply 11 of 16
    matsumatsu Posts: 6,558member
    Higher resolutions wouldn't hurt on the 14", mebbe 1280x960? Asuming Apple bumps the TiBook to the 1440x960 range.
  • Reply 12 of 16
    addisonaddison Posts: 1,185member
    I would like to see the iBook migrate to a single 13" widescreen version (16X10) and have a G4, better grahics card is a no-brainer but it is just a matter of cost. Obviously this won't happen tomorrow, but I think it is the right way forward.
  • Reply 13 of 16
    gongon Posts: 2,437member
    [quote]Originally posted by Kesh:

    <strong>

    WRT the Powerbook, why kill off the biggest selling point (aside from the processor)? People see that 15.1" screen and start drooling...</strong><hr></blockquote>Obviously they wouldn't be "killing" anything as a 13" Powerbook would complement the existing products. I think it would be quite nice actually:
    • overall package can be made smaller

    • less power consumption

    • lower price

    • while on desktop many people use an external monitor or another computer anyway

    • Powerbook would look a lot better that way, right now the empty strips beside the keyboard are plain ugly

    The screen should be over 1024x768 and not widescreen - 3:4 is better for most computer stuff, and I suspect no one watches DVDs regularly from a laptop screen. Widescreen is a good idea... on a video projector.



    - Gon
  • Reply 14 of 16
    [quote]Originally posted by Gon:

    <strong>widescreen - 3:4 is better for most computer stuff, and I suspect no one watches DVDs regularly from a laptop screen. Widescreen is a good idea... on a video projector.



    - Gon</strong><hr></blockquote>



    I disagree, and 3 by 2 is hardly widescreen. HiDef, 1920x1080, is closer to 2:1. IMAX is even better. Since the human visual field is closer to 3:2 than 4:3, I say the 3:2 is the better way to go.



    My only problem is text & icons that are too damn small. I want OS X to take note of screen resolution and use Quartz to draw accordingly.
  • Reply 15 of 16
    progmacprogmac Posts: 1,850member
    i think we are forgetting that the iBook is not meant to be a high-end machine. IMHO, a G4, fater this and that, are simply not the purpose of this computer. The iBook provides basic portability at a reasonable cost. Add a G4 and some of the other shananigans, and the price is no longer reasonable.
  • Reply 16 of 16
    nebrienebrie Posts: 483member
    [quote]Originally posted by Algol:

    <strong>A smaller 10.1 incher could have a 10GB harddrive, a smaller keyboard and only cost 799$. It would be very portable and could act as a tablet replacement.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    The problem with that is that it would be a subnotebook. A smaller screen won't cost nearly as much less as it would cost to shrink all the other components. Subnotebooks also always have underpowered specs at high prices.
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