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  • Quote: [i]I wonder what Intel has in store? Really adds weight to the theory that Apple has no intention of either switching 100 percent or forever. Their hedging their bets I guarantee it! Well that's my hypothisis anyway ... G6 sounds F_-_-ng …
    in IBM's Latest Fab! Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by dansgil What I don't understand is that if IBM could develop a triple core 3.2 Ghz G5 for the Xbox 360, why they couldn't develop it for Apple. Even if IBM have the ability to produce triple-core G5, Apple won't wa…
    in Is the G5 dead for sure? Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by Apple Imp My uncle (who works for apple) told me a story of how Apple used to be partenered(spelling?) with IBM. Then MS(microsoft) came along and said "Hey IBM, we want your chip for our new product the "Xbox" and we …
    in What are the chances of MS taking Intel aswell? Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by opnsource PC users would have more ammo for the "You use it 'cause it's pretty" remarks. What's wrong with having a nice looking laptop anyway? They're jealous, or just can' bear their awful looking laptop or what…
    in What do you think of a Black MacBook/ iBook? Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • I like the laptop with glossy black and white keyboard. Too bad that has to deal with fingerprints, especially when fingerprints are all over the laptop.
    in What do you think of a Black MacBook/ iBook? Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by troberts When Steve introduced the MacBook Pro he said "It's a new name because we're kinda done with Power and because we want Mac in the name of our products" so I think the iBook name will not be used when the consu…
    in MacBook (iBook) Predictions Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by shetline If widescreen, I'd hope for a 1280x800 resolution, the 16:10 aspect ratio favored by most widescreen computer displays. At 13.3", that about 113.5 ppi, about the same pixel density as the current 15" G4 PowerB…
    in MacBook (iBook) Predictions Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Adobe's discision makes Apple's transition to become awkward, especially this year. Those who often use professional software from Adobe will definitely not buy an Intel Mac, at least this year. This might hurt Apple very much.
    in Adobe may not deliver native Intel Mac support until 2007 Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by shanmugam you can still buy a G5 iMac, you know? if you need power, go for Quad PowerMac, what you are waiting for??? what a Topic!!! Quad-PowerMac is just too expensive. Besides, it is not really that urgent…
    in Is the G5 dead for sure? Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • On second thought, maybe Apple enforced Adobe to do so, so that Apple could clean up the existing inventory of PowerPC products. It's quite frustrating when you can't get rid of the old products, especially when sales for these products are declinin…
    in Adobe may not deliver native Intel Mac support until 2007 Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • So, Adobe is expecting users to run Photoshop on Rosetta the whole year of 2006? The demostration on SJ's keynote wasn't very promising. I bet it will discourage people to buy the Intel Mac, since Photoshop is one of the most important apps on Mac.
    in Adobe may not deliver native Intel Mac support until 2007 Comment by mechengit February 2006
  • Quote: Originally posted by KingOfSomewhereHot uh ... SJ himself said they are transitioning the ENTIRE line to intel this year. Well... he didn't say to eliminate all the PowerPC products. Just kidding. You know... April Fool's day is…
    in Is the G5 dead for sure? Comment by mechengit February 2006