Reason for 17 in PB Shortage: Replacement to be anounced at Apple Expo Paris
The 17 inch PB's are declining in supply as they are being phased out for the a new 1920x1200 book, possibility with a larger physical display size. Unfortunately the screen isn't the right ratio for proper HD content (1920x1080), it can display it letterboxed no problem though.
Rumors suggest this new book may come with a G5 to handle Quicktimes new HD format. If so, perhaps the 15" will get a G5 at a shortly later date? Some rumors suggest this is the case for the mac mini as well (the stage is set for Apple to get a huge discount on the new 970FXa as they will not be purchased from IBM once Apple moves to Intel). I assume IBM will want to sell it's 970FXa's at any cost before it is too late.
In terms of the 12" PB, it looks like that will be discontinued without replacement. (high end iBook covers this market).
Rumors suggest this new book may come with a G5 to handle Quicktimes new HD format. If so, perhaps the 15" will get a G5 at a shortly later date? Some rumors suggest this is the case for the mac mini as well (the stage is set for Apple to get a huge discount on the new 970FXa as they will not be purchased from IBM once Apple moves to Intel). I assume IBM will want to sell it's 970FXa's at any cost before it is too late.
In terms of the 12" PB, it looks like that will be discontinued without replacement. (high end iBook covers this market).
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Will Apple jump on the G5 bandwaggon for their professional laptop line for 1, maybe 2, iterations before Macintel hits the streets? As most around the forum have been arguing for the past 3 months, no...no...no. The 7448 will be a much more likely replacement until the new intel laptops in early 2006.