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Future bus of the iMacI think I read somewhere that you can´t use processors that are faster than 8x the bus speed. If this is right then when the iMac is bumped it will h…
... just another reason to wait for the rev. b of this ... -
G5 a bad idea?Wouldnt a G5 8500 be a 64 bit machine? If so then wouldnt every app have to be recompiled for 64 bit? Just asking. <img src="/images/smilies/1wink.g…
Wouldnt a G5 8500 be a 64 bit machine? If so then wouldnt every app have to be recompiled for 64 bit? Just asking. -
"We should have had the good stuff ready"Hear me out...<br /> <br /> I think Steve & Co. had this iMac all ready to go, but the G5 was delayed, and so they took all the chips that were s…
... , while the G5 was meant for the Pro line. People were ... ?) has been working on them for longer than they have been ... pretty special is in store for the Pro line... -
Does Apple have an option to buy PPC assets from Mot?A few months ago, MOSR had an 'insider' who claimed that Apple had taken over much of the production (R&D atleast) of the G5. This source also s…
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Remember that Professional Laptop?The TiBook seems a bit outclassed in the face of the new iMac. They have managed to fit an 800 MHz G4 into a tiny enclosure, indicating the possibil…
... that of their consumer products. For many, portability does not carry ... same clock speed as iMac for a while, and it never ... do. This is a problem for Apple because the profit margin ... -
Make the iMac a bargain: cut its head off.Seriously. Looking at the design, it wouldn't cost Apple too much in R&D to make an iMac without LCD. It would still look as cool, and if priced …
... to the crowd interested but for who it might be a ... and waiting Wintel converts waiting for a real bargain. Attaching a ... -
G5 powermacs and the new cubeHere comes the G4 1ghz+ / G5 (if we are lucky). I say that because this is the first time in apples history that an top-of-the-line iMac has a better…
... about G5 have been about for years and offical g5 test ... -
Back to the Future - Apple bring back the CUBE![quote]Originally posted by SpiffyGuyC:<br /> <strong>Heh. Sounds like everyone just wanted a Cube at the iMac's price point. I think that Ap…
... Displays. I want another one! For those that want more than the iMac on their desk. For Business. For Schools. As a mini Server [digital hub?) for a remote display (ie NetBoot ... another one that day (bookends for my desk). I want to ... -
Why the next case revision to the Powermac won't be whiteApple seems to like to mess with people when it comes to a unified 'look' for their products.<br /> <br /> Just when you thought they had settled on …
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Superdrive PowerbookWhat do you folks think about the possibilies for getting a superdrive in a powerbook now that they've stuffed in that little iMac?
What do you folks think about the possibilies for getting a superdrive in a powerbook now that they've stuffed in that little iMac? -
TiBook owners... upgrade to Combo!I'm a bit mixed if this qualifies as a FUTURE hardware thread, but seeing that its still not available, I guess its borderline.<br /> <br /> I was lo…
... to the new Combo drive for US$299. I didnt see ... -
Creative Extigy - External USB sound 'card'DAMN!!! This thing is LOADED. Is there a single port missing? Mac drivers better come out ASAP!!! Muahahhaa... no need to even add a PCI card anymore…
... ??the fully external Sound Blaster for your PC or notebook. Simply ... -
6 Million Sold In 3.5 Years. 10 Million Sold In 2 Years.I really think the new Apple iMac will far out-sell the original simply because I think it is even more revolutionary than the first. The original iM…
... . I bought a Superdrive model for $1,851 just to give ... -
Apple's Secrets RevealedHere?s the story. After visiting the Expo last night, I headed to a nearby bar. After a few drinks, I noticed a hot chick drinking alone. My eyes wer…
... ?ll just have to wait for iTunes 2.5 and iDance ... the animatronics were not just for iTunes. Apparently Steve is having ... -
The next generation MacintoshFirst the disclaimers:<br /> <br /> This is my first post to AppleInsider, but I'm a long-time Mac user and dedicated Apple supporter. I'm posting b…
... , the speed Apple needs for competitive Macs, a year ... design has been finished for 6-12 months, and ... has been doing _something_ for the last 6 months, ... Now, put the flamethrower down for just a minute... I ... environment, at least not for the power users who ... -
Could Sun Microsystems use the G5 too?Sun Microsystems has similar problems as Apple if you look at the processor technology. They're stuck at about 500 mhz, although their UltraSparc II/…
... has dropped all development for current and future Intel ... . To provide a platform for heterogeneous multi-processor (MP) ... a platform for binary translation research. Objective for FY95 Chameleon ... . The design is optimized for MP applications: both the ... -
Dual 800 15 days build time...normal?I desperately *need* a new Powermac, I'm a graphics 'pro' and left my upgrade until after Macworld assuming there would be an upgrade to the pro lin…
... I would have to pay for a BTO dual.... all was ... a 15+ day build time for a standard not BTO dual machine...the build time for the cinema display was 1 ... is the normal build time for a dual...or maybe it ... parts used up in time for a early Feb revision?? Just ... -
New iMac G4 - Round MotherboardYou might like to know that the new iMac G4 has a round motherboard design. <br /> <br /> Never seen that before. Possibilities for other products…
You might like to know that the new iMac G4 has a round motherboard design. Never seen that before. Possibilities for other products ie G4/G5 revision? Further internal details to follow. moon -
the other day...... I'm visiting a friend of mine at his home, here in CA. Havent seen the guy for a while, known him since college days, more than 12 years ago - a…
... . Havent seen the guy for a while, known him ... years ago - anyway, he works for a software company which ... story short - After chit-chatting for a while, we venture ... I play around w/ it for a bit (he was ... m sharing this info simply for fun - Having played with ... -
"Oh, and there's just one more thing..."With tomorrow (Friday, the 11th) being the last day for the MacWorld Expo, is it possible that Steve might make a return appearance, and debut the &q…
With tomorrow (Friday, the 11th) being the last day for the MacWorld Expo, is it possible that Steve might make a return appearance, and debut the "one more thing?" -
Jan. 22 Special Event?Spymac's reporting two separate sources in distribution that hinted at something happening on Jan. 22. Sounds like a good time for the PowerMacs to b…
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LCD iMac rev b, c, and ...Well, it's been a few days, and the first models aren't quite shipping yet, so basically it's time to start talking about revisions.<br /> <br /> I t…
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So, will future LCDs Tilt /Swivel?The more I look at the iMac the more that swiveling/tilting LCD looks like a great idea. LCDs are so much lighter and less bulky than CRTs, it seems …
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My Moto MapOk, I did this just for fun so don't flame me with how retarded this is (if you must, that?s fine too) <img src="/images/smilies/1smile.gif" border=…
Ok, I did this just for fun so don't flame ... = G4. Remember, this was just for fun! -
Windowless iPod kit from Apple- when?Howdy!<br /> <br /> I was wondering if anybody out there would like to tell us when can we expect a Windows kit (software/hardware/etc) for the iPod?…
Howdy! I was wondering if anybody out there would like to tell us when can we expect a Windows kit (software/hardware/etc) for the iPod? I would imagine this would be a killer move from Apple, how come they haven't made it yet? Thanx -
Any thoughts on possible new display offersMy thoughts are:<br /> <br /> <br /> 15" LCD - gone or lowered to $299<br /> <br /> 17" LCD - lowered to $599-699<br /> <br /> 19" LCD…
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When will Apple innovate again?This is Future Hardware, so I don't want discuss OSX or iApp here. First, let's define "innovation."<br /> <br /> Innovation - " The a…
... done. It gets points for the Firewire connection. That ... * * * * * / * * * * * ) - 22" Cinema display ( * * * * / * * * * * ) - Firewire ( * * * * * / * * * * * ) - Newton ( * * * * / * * * * * ) [for Fran] We can argue ... of a few. But for now, the question is: ... -
Are we missing something?Apologies if someone else already pointed this out..<br /> <br /> Apple has bet its future on OS X. Now that it's the default OS on all newly shipped…
... 's more important than ever for carbonized or OS x native ... have to smooth the way for this to happen. Really, what ... 's supposedly only been tested for a few months? One that's only been recently okayed for production? I think the timing ... -
When Powermac update comes, where will that leave the Powerbook???At the absolute least the Powerbook should see a small feature bump and reduced prices down the line. Was the Apollo chips not originally intended f…
At the absolute least the Powerbook should see a small feature bump and reduced prices down the line. Was the Apollo chips not originally intended for the Powerbook in the first place anyway because of its improved heat dissipation? -
Informed speculation on the new PowerMacsThe idealogy of this thread consists on the premise that what is mostly likely and probable is probably true.<br /> <br /> Please note that this is n…
... high-end iMacs specifications, accounting for the $200-400 cost of ...
