Yes, Intel's Dothan is an order of magnitude faster than the G4s in Apple's PB line. It's really quite embarassing. In fact, a 2.1GHz Dothan benches close to 3.2-3.4GHz P4's, around the same ballpark as a single 2.5GHZ G5.
Even with a G5 PowerBook, Apple will still be behind if that G5 is the PPC970 and less than 2.5GHz. No, Apple needs either a dual-core low-power G5 or a G5 with significantly more cache and more/improved functional units. As it stands right now, Dothan > PPC970 >> G4.
And that's just the processor architecture. Apple's PowerBooks also lag in screen technology, battery life, size/weight and drive options when compared to Sony's new S series (4.2 lbs) for instance.
Actually, those don't see overly compelling. Yes it's a few ounces lighter than a 12" PB and has a slightly larger screen, but beyond that it's pretty similar right down to the price. Of the 3 people I know off the top of my head with a Vaio laptop, none of them lasted more than a year. They were fragile little buggers. That may have changed, but the PB is rugged for a light laptop.
Sure, Apple always lags in mix/match options, but we've always known that.
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The Centrino 2 comes out tomorrow. IBM needs to get us a fast mobile CPU with a fast motherboard. The 167 mh FSB is killing the speed.
Originally posted by Programmer
Well, a binary order of magnitude maybe. I don't disagree that the G4 is behind the Dothan, but there's no need to exaggerate.
Edit: Damn! Second time in a row I'm beaten to the punch.
I'm pretty sure a shiny new dual 2.5GHz G5 would improve your posting times and avoid these embarrassing situations.
Originally posted by Existence
Yes, Intel's Dothan is an order of magnitude faster than the G4s in Apple's PB line. It's really quite embarassing. In fact, a 2.1GHz Dothan benches close to 3.2-3.4GHz P4's, around the same ballpark as a single 2.5GHZ G5.
Even with a G5 PowerBook, Apple will still be behind if that G5 is the PPC970 and less than 2.5GHz. No, Apple needs either a dual-core low-power G5 or a G5 with significantly more cache and more/improved functional units. As it stands right now, Dothan > PPC970 >> G4.
And that's just the processor architecture. Apple's PowerBooks also lag in screen technology, battery life, size/weight and drive options when compared to Sony's new S series (4.2 lbs) for instance.
Actually, those don't see overly compelling. Yes it's a few ounces lighter than a 12" PB and has a slightly larger screen, but beyond that it's pretty similar right down to the price. Of the 3 people I know off the top of my head with a Vaio laptop, none of them lasted more than a year. They were fragile little buggers. That may have changed, but the PB is rugged for a light laptop.
Sure, Apple always lags in mix/match options, but we've always known that.