I know everyone's all keyed out about a new PowerBook and I do agree it's probably the range that most needs an update in Apple's lineup at the moment, but I hope we hear something about the eMac soon too - it's also gone a long time with no update and I'd really like to see a new model. Even if they declare the line officially EOL, I could maybe pick up a bargain if I bought one of the last ones they made
My thing is Apple should make us (the consumer) aware if the line is EOL and its going to be awhile before we see another powerbook. I think it will be this week too. Only time will tell......................
If those are the specs I am going to shoot myself in the head. (no, not seriously, but thanks for looking out for me all you non-joke-taking-people.)
Apple can, or at least should have, been able to upgrade the PBs to those specs only a few months after the last speed bump (apr. 04?). it wouldnt make sense to, of course, since it's such a damn small bump. To do so now would be even more stupid.
I'm usually somewhat of a hopeful, but the current PBs are getting to the antiquated form that the old PowerMacs were right before the G5s were announced. A very bad place to be, unless something big is coming down the line soon.
My favorites are the redhead, the guy who looks like he's deliviring a pizza (second row, red laptop case) who's oggling the redhead, and Special Ed in the middle wearing his Special Ed iSight.
Crazy ass french people. Seriously, I wanna steal that guys helmet. I was already gonna bring my iSight to record lectures
[B]If ThinkSecret is accurate with the G4 speed bumps, then here's what I'm hoping for in the price scale....
Note: In the last revision, Airport became standard. This time, SuperDrives will be standard across the board.
Some people would actually prefer Combo drives - they're faster at making CDs and reading them! I don't see a superdrive across the line, they wiull make a non-superdrive to bring the lowest powerbook down in price. I stioll expect a combo 15." Backlit keyboards could be added to the 12", that would be cool. Where put the sensors though? Only two days until my bank balance screams!
I was at my campus computer store (University of Alberta) and they said they are completely dry except for one 12" and one 15" demo model. Apple basically told them to "sit tight" when they tried to order more. I mean, we all know SOMETHING is coming soon. It has to. It is just a matter of what it is going to be.
I was at my campus computer store (University of Alberta) and they said they are completely dry except for one 12" and one 15" demo model. Apple basically told them to "sit tight" when they tried to order more. I mean, we all know SOMETHING is coming soon. It has to. It is just a matter of what it is going to be.
It makes sense...... the last place they would want to sell an outdated powerbook is on the University circut. My University feels this week has to be the week....... (but then again they said that last week )
Ya. I bought an iMac G5 last Tuesday and asked when they thought PB's would update and they said soon but in reality they had no idea. Saturday they said that Apple told them on Friday afternoon to just wait. I really want one. This student loan is buring a hole in my pocket!
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Note: In the last revision, Airport became standard. This time, SuperDrives will be standard across the board.
12.1 inch TFT Display
1024x768 resoution
1.5GHz PowerPC G4
512k L2 cache
256MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Ultra/ATA 100 at 5,400 RPM
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 (128 MB DDR)
Full size keyboard
10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
Firewire 400
SuperDrive and Airport Extreme Built-in
Mini-DVI out
$1,599
15.2-inch TFT Display
1280x854 resolution
1.66GHz PowerPC G4
512 L2 cache
512 MB DDR 333 SDRAM
100GB Ultra/ATA at 5,400 RPM
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (128 MB DDR)
Full size Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
Firewire 400 & 800
SuperDrive and Airport Extreme Built-in
DVI & S-Video out
$1,999
17-inch TFT Display
1440x900 resolution
1.66GHz PowerPC G4
512 L2 cache
512 MB DDR 333 SDRAM
100GB Ultra/ATA at 5,400 RPM
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (128 MB DDR)
Full size Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
Firewire 400 & 800
SuperDrive and Airport Extreme Built-in
DVI & S-Video out
$2,499
$200 cheaper for a superdrive 12" is what I need! I hope you're right.
Apple can, or at least should have, been able to upgrade the PBs to those specs only a few months after the last speed bump (apr. 04?). it wouldnt make sense to, of course, since it's such a damn small bump. To do so now would be even more stupid.
I'm usually somewhat of a hopeful, but the current PBs are getting to the antiquated form that the old PowerMacs were right before the G5s were announced. A very bad place to be, unless something big is coming down the line soon.
Originally posted by Guartho
My favorites are the redhead, the guy who looks like he's deliviring a pizza (second row, red laptop case) who's oggling the redhead, and Special Ed in the middle wearing his Special Ed iSight.
Crazy ass french people. Seriously, I wanna steal that guys helmet. I was already gonna bring my iSight to record lectures
[B]If ThinkSecret is accurate with the G4 speed bumps, then here's what I'm hoping for in the price scale....
Note: In the last revision, Airport became standard. This time, SuperDrives will be standard across the board.
Some people would actually prefer Combo drives - they're faster at making CDs and reading them! I don't see a superdrive across the line, they wiull make a non-superdrive to bring the lowest powerbook down in price. I stioll expect a combo 15." Backlit keyboards could be added to the 12", that would be cool. Where put the sensors though? Only two days until my bank balance screams!
I agree the french are crazy!
Originally posted by rayapple
As for the sexy powerbooks........ got any pictures with guys.... a female needs to look at something too
I cannot believe you have not seen this one yet
Originally posted by PB
I cannot believe you have not seen this one yet
That was funny
Originally posted by rayapple
That was funny
That was a classic advert! Thing is the 15" is definitely the best though.
Originally posted by RSteve
Can't seem to access that link it just comes up with a blank page
Stop trying to access it from windows :P
Originally posted by ryanh
I was at my campus computer store (University of Alberta) and they said they are completely dry except for one 12" and one 15" demo model. Apple basically told them to "sit tight" when they tried to order more. I mean, we all know SOMETHING is coming soon. It has to. It is just a matter of what it is going to be.
It makes sense...... the last place they would want to sell an outdated powerbook is on the University circut. My University feels this week has to be the week....... (but then again they said that last week
...stores goin' down...
D, F, UK ... down. US ... up.
Originally posted by nohill
Just to add a little flavor:
...stores goin' down...
D, F, UK ... down. US ... up.
Denmark and Australia also down...