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AMD doesn't make sense for Apple's Market StrategyThis is probably over done but I want to give some input on why I think AMD makes no sense for Apple. First of all, aside from switching to X86 which…
... on the pC side?The 970 fits more nicely with Apple ... -
Software issue will make PPC970-based machines "suck"Hey....don't get me wrong. I am not starting a flame war here.<br /> <br /> I just have a thought that there will be some problem with the 64 bit cpu…
... are drolling for the PPC 970 based machine....prepare to spend ... -
Machine for switchers...Apple's current campaign is designed to get people from using Microsoft os's to using the MacOS. The target customer base have no prior mac software …
... have to wait for the 970 processor or whatever the G5 ... -
New 970 InformationHello all, <br /> <br /> I refuse to post this into the only other semi-relevant thread, as *that* thread is woefully offtopic and has been for some …
Hello all, I refuse to post this into the only other semi-relevant thread, as *that* thread is woefully offtopic and has been for some time. While I was hoping to call attention to Hannibal's article [due before the 17th of December], I instead point to ... -
What will be the next PowerMacWell it look the 970 PowerMac will not be available until late 2003. So there will be one update before the 970 Powermacs. <br /> <br /> So here is t…
Well it look the 970 PowerMac will not be available until late 2003. So there will be one update before the 970 Powermacs. So here is the question. When will be the next update and what will apple do to make us buy a G4 PowerMac in the next 10 months? -
PPC970 in 90nm process? (news)<a href="http://www.vnunet.fr/actu/article.htm?numero=10479&date=2002-12-16" target="_blank">vnunet.fr</a><br /> …
... against the 130nm. The PPC 970 will be manufactured in this ... that they would introduce the 970 with 130nm. Can two manufacturing ... -
Apple is going to release G5 in MWSFDespite many of you continue to expect Motorola to roll out G4-7457 due to recent road map leaks from Moto itself, it looks more than certain that Ap…
... since IBM has now confirmed 970 is Altivec compatible, and Apple ... handling sub .13 micron equipment, 970 is definitely going to be ... release earlier. IBM has disclosed 970 in MPF which gives ... manuever the numbering game. Also 970 is perfect right now, because ... -
MPC8540 and MPC8560 not for the desktop?While other sites claim the MPC8540 was to be the begining of G5...<br /> <br /> I can't help but get the feeling that the MPC85xx procs are not for …
... can be related to the 970; nor could this in any ... -
what about new power macsWell, we have heard it all before and I think it's safe to assume we will get no new 970 or Mot G5 powered machines this time round..<br /> So what's…
... we will get no new 970 or Mot G5 powered machines ... -
something big [I]will[/I] happen.. (asumptions)we are approaching macworldSF, and this is now the major(soon only?) apple event, the one where big announcements are made. <br /> <br /> what is pec…
... options" statement, and the IBM 970. what's going on here ... -
Pixar Beige Box... 970 or G5?Forgive me if I ramble. I have been a lurker on these boards for a while and an occasional poster. Over the holidays I ran into an old highschool fri…
Forgive me if I ramble. I have been a lurker on these boards for a while and an occasional poster. Over the holidays I ran into an old highschool friend who, unbeknownst to me now works at Pixar. He is not a Mac guy but is in more of an IS or IT position ... -
PowerMacs updated in late JanuaryI've been checking out Ingram Micro inventory and while they were mostly at nil for PowerMac inventory last week, they quickly restocked and are in t…
... rumors that Apple may have 970 chips in their hands ... two models based on the 970 shipping in a month ... but I really hope for 970 announcements. It would convince ... new Airport slots Staggered G4/970 line up: 1.2GHz ... bus 1.6GHz DP 970, 1.8GHz DP 970; 800MHz and ... -
Jobs: We've got a few things up our sleeve in the desktop areaCEO Steve Jobs just appeared on CNBC's Business Center. He was confronted about sagging desktop sales, given Apple's recent proclamation that 2003 w…
... ." This can only mean the 970. What else would there be ... -
A few interesting questions about apple in 2003First: Why did apple update the PowerBooks after just updating them? Why didn't they wait? Why didn't they add the same features to the 15" mo…
... plan to wait on the 970 for the towers. SO if ... safe bet to assume the 970 at MWNY. This could be ... -
MOVED: The Future Is Just About Now.It seems to me that everyone on these boards wants a newer and faster Mac. People want them that wont even buy them, just because they want Apple to …
... about PowerMacs and the hailed 970 will hopefully stop the constant ... -
PC3200 and 970s?Am I correct that only PC-3200 would come close to having enough bandwidth to feed a SINGLE 1.8ghz 970? What options are on the horizon?
Am I correct that only PC-3200 would come close to having enough bandwidth to feed a SINGLE 1.8ghz 970? What options are on the horizon? -
800 Mhz Bus[quote] The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chipmaker is coming out with a new chipset, code-named Springdale, for Pentium 4 PCs. The chipset runs at 800MH…
... as Wintel buses. If the 970 comes out soon this could ... -
where we will be in a year...i think it's a nice question to ask right now. with the MWSF just behind us with so many cool news and the 970 in front of us as a solution to all th…
... many cool news and the 970 in front of us as ... when it comes to dual 970-based machines. i can see it now... a dual-970-based-mac with rendezvous-connections ... -
When do you think that a G4 ibook will shipSo, this weekend one of my roommates had the unfortunate luck to have both his PC laptop and his PC desktop die on him (for hardware and software rea…
... when the Powerbooks go to 970's. Unfortunately, this is not ... likely to come before any 970's). [Mods, please move to ... -
Conference Call, New Hardware/Software Announcments, AAPL's FutureCould there be new announcements tomorrow?<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> ·\tApple?s 6 month same as cash loan offer ends tomorrow<br /> ·\tApple?s a…
... next year? Perhaps our official 970 announcement will come tomorrow. Why ... : $1499, $2299, $3999 Xserve: limited 970 machines come March to be ... -
The Year of the Mac?Is 2003 The Year of the Mac?, the year we FINALLY see Apple catch up with WIntel and give them a SERIOUS run for their money, or will we be stuck wit…
... two things: 1) The IBM 970 - we need it in the ... 's on Apple releasing a 970 equipped mac ASAP, but i ... -
"...strong new product pipeline for 2003..." ~Steve JobsFrom Apple quarterly Results"<br /> "We have a very strong new product pipeline for 2003, which we kicked off by introducing the two most a…
... literally) Then maybe the PowerMac 970 in the 3rd quarter. Whatever ... -
WWDC 2003: The Year of the 970?Pure speculation...but the everything seems to be coming together. When the G4 was first announced at WWDC in 1999 it was then released at Seybold in…
Pure speculation...but the everything seems to be coming together. When the G4 was first announced at WWDC in 1999 it was then released at Seybold in August. First of all, they would need to demo the chip at a developers conference to show them how to ... -
Steve Jobs, MacIntosh Fans; Time for your medicine: Clones and Costly IAppsWith the sun going down on Apple's Q1 filing and talk of the company has swung from Safari to Loss Leaders it occurs to me that there are several fac…
... the low end. Keep the 970 or the highend completely ... IBM allegedly has for the 970 are true, Apple is ... as you either get the 970 with Linux or OSX. ... lot) the price of complete 970 systems and peripherals could drop ... door. In my mind the 970 Linux solution is a ... -
Possible New G3 Chip Coming?This is wild speculation and may make a junk discussion topic, but I think it is possible. Look at the situation with PowerMacs. Why isn't Apple se…
... chip is ready, the IBM 970. Chips take time, unfortunately. We all know about the 970, but we are asking the ... -
PPC 970 date?I've been reading rumors of a february debut, a 3rd quarter debut and 2004 debut.<br /> <br /> Everybody seems to have their very own personal source…
I've been reading rumors of a february debut, a 3rd quarter debut and 2004 debut. Everybody seems to have their very own personal sources! And what I would like to know is, what does YOUR source('s) indicate? Who has 'official' rumors and who has ' ... -
real use of 64 bit computingonce the 970 comes out how long will it take before the benefits can be seen because the software needs to be re- written. Im thinkin a year before a…
once the 970 comes out how long will it take before the benefits can be seen because the software needs to be re- written. Im thinkin a year before adobe and macromedia come out with the next versions -
New eMac 2003: Specs and SpeculationI deployed 5 eMac 700s at work this week. They are pretty cool. They are the (CRT) iMac I always wanted, basically. I almost bought one (Micro Center…
... -gap G4 Mac until the 970 towers ship. I considered the ... a "dual 64 bit G5/970 SupaTower" and fat-ass 20 ... -
2004: Bandwidth heavenFrom <a href="http://news.com.com/2100-1001-982484.html?tag=fd_nbs_ent" target="_blank">this News.com article</a>:<br…
... , say, the bus that the 970 uses... This, folks, is going ...
