Powermac speed bumps. All dual. 2.2, 2.4 and 2.6ghz.
I hope you're right. I'll be ordering two midrange models as tricked out as I can get for around $2,500 each. I'll be perfectly happy with a dual-2.4, hopefully with a 128MB GPU!
Aaaaaalright, now ThinkSecret joins the party. May I say ***CONFIRMED*** ? However, I will be waiting until tomorrow before give kudos to Croquer for this rumor.
Aaaaaalright, now ThinkSecret joins the party. May I say ***CONFIRMED*** ? However, I will be waiting until tomorrow before give kudos to Croquer for this rumor.
If the bump does happen tomorrow...when will they be available? I just purchased a dula1.8 on the 17th of last month...and have 30 days to return. Please let me know so that I can plan accordingly. Thanks in advance.
If the bump does happen tomorrow...when will they be available? I just purchased a dula1.8 on the 17th of last month...and have 30 days to return. Please let me know so that I can plan accordingly. Thanks in advance.
Press release-type upgrades like this are almost always available immediately. And there are reports that the boxes are already in the stores. Anyway, you'll find out in a few hours.
To return to the original thread title.... if you spec a dual 2.0 GHz now it says 7-10 days. Fine. We presume this is because of the CPU updates RSN.
But, if you specify the top range ATi 9800 Pro video card option, the estimated shipping time goes up even further, to 3-4 weeks!!! Now, what is that about?
Maybe the top end PowerMac will be replaced soon but the top end video option doesn't seem to. Either 9800 Pros are in short supply or something very new is coming down the pipe in the video card side in around a month's time.
But, if you specify the top range ATi 9800 Pro video card option, the estimated shipping time goes up even further, to 3-4 weeks!!! Now, what is that about?
Maybe the top end PowerMac will be replaced soon but the top end video option doesn't seem to. Either 9800 Pros are in short supply or something very new is coming down the pipe in the video card side in around a month's time.
From what you say, it seems to me like a 9800 Pro supply issue.
I dunno... Something makes me think Apple is playing a game with the rumor sites. Last year Apple was very proud that they scammed all the rumor sites. I bet the 2.5 (or 2.6GHz) G5 rumors are fake. Without breaking out the KY and rubber gloves I'm going to guess that Apple has reached the 3 GHz barrier and I would not be too surprised if the new G5 was a 3.5GHz model.
I don't know if this rumor has any truth, but it is in agreement with the perception that Apple wouldn't keep the 3 GHz promise. I am afraid it is more than just a perception.
I was unfortunately right on this one. And it seems that, although Croquer posted first the rumor for this Power Mac update, the only one having real sources is TS.
Comments
Originally posted by MarkyD
Powermac speed bumps. All dual. 2.2, 2.4 and 2.6ghz.
I hope you're right. I'll be ordering two midrange models as tricked out as I can get for around $2,500 each. I'll be perfectly happy with a dual-2.4, hopefully with a 128MB GPU!
Originally posted by PB
Now Croquer strike again and pretend the new Power Macs will appear this Monday or Tuesday.
Very interesting, now AI sources too say that the Power Mac line will be updated tomorrow. Hmm, let's see...
Originally posted by PB
Aaaaaalright, now ThinkSecret joins the party. May I say ***CONFIRMED*** ? However, I will be waiting until tomorrow before give kudos to Croquer for this rumor.
Just a note, TS posted it first.
Originally posted by burnsra
If the bump does happen tomorrow...when will they be available? I just purchased a dula1.8 on the 17th of last month...and have 30 days to return. Please let me know so that I can plan accordingly. Thanks in advance.
Press release-type upgrades like this are almost always available immediately. And there are reports that the boxes are already in the stores. Anyway, you'll find out in a few hours.
Originally posted by oldmacfan
Just a note, TS posted it first.
How TS posted it first, when TS was on June 7, and Croquer on June 5?
Looks like no PM's this week.
Originally posted by msantti
Well, its almost 7:30am CDT and the Apple store is still up.
Looks like no PM's this week.
Patience my friend, patience
EDIT: and TS has an update on the graphics chips of the new Power Macs.
Originally posted by msantti
Not impressed one bit with the graphics chips.
Hehe, not surprising. Did you notice by the way the changes in the predicted configurations of the upcoming Power Macs?
Originally posted by MarkyD
Tomorrow:
Mark my words. Laugh now...
Hahaha.
Sorry, somebody had to do it...
CV
But, if you specify the top range ATi 9800 Pro video card option, the estimated shipping time goes up even further, to 3-4 weeks!!! Now, what is that about?
Maybe the top end PowerMac will be replaced soon but the top end video option doesn't seem to. Either 9800 Pros are in short supply or something very new is coming down the pipe in the video card side in around a month's time.
GXP
Originally posted by GregoriusPalitanae
But, if you specify the top range ATi 9800 Pro video card option, the estimated shipping time goes up even further, to 3-4 weeks!!! Now, what is that about?
Maybe the top end PowerMac will be replaced soon but the top end video option doesn't seem to. Either 9800 Pros are in short supply or something very new is coming down the pipe in the video card side in around a month's time.
From what you say, it seems to me like a 9800 Pro supply issue.
Originally posted by chris v
Hahaha.
Sorry, somebody had to do it...
CV
Haha, I guess I deserved that.
Originally posted by MarkyD
Haha, I guess I deserved that.
Nice try, though. I'm still hoping you were only off by a day...
CV
Originally posted by PB
I don't know if this rumor has any truth, but it is in agreement with the perception that Apple wouldn't keep the 3 GHz promise. I am afraid it is more than just a perception.
I was unfortunately right on this one. And it seems that, although Croquer posted first the rumor for this Power Mac update, the only one having real sources is TS.