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Bring back the Newton as Apple PDAThe Newton 2100 is a great handheld computer. It's power still rivals the Pocket PC handhelds of today.<br /> <br /> What Apple needs to do is add a …
The Newton 2100 is a great ... . It's power still rivals the Pocket PC handhelds of today ... add a color screen to the 2100, Airport wireless in place ... -
Hey, who did the 'Fin' drawing?<img src="http://83549099.home.icq.com/fin1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /> Who did this picture in the AI Forum's previous life? :confused: <br /> …
Who did this picture in the AI Forum's previous life ... , from memory. OK, who did the 3D renderings? BTW, it is ... fantastic to be back on the AI forums. FordForums.com just doesn't have the same feel to it as ... -
What else to look forward to with the G5's?Besides the actual G5 chip and it's capabilities, what else is in store for the next towers? FW2, faster bus speeds, better ram, etc.?
Besides the actual G5 chip and it's capabilities, what else is in store for the next towers? FW2, faster bus speeds, better ram, etc.? -
What did you *think* the iPod was going to be?Since we couldn't speculate here, what are some of the guesses that the AI crowd came up with prior to the announcement? Why were you led to believe …
Since we couldn't speculate here, what are some of the guesses that the AI crowd came up with prior to the announcement? Why were you led to believe that the annoucement would be your guess? Apple PDA? MP3 player? i****? -
Different take on the iPad<a href="http://www.nokia.com/phones/7650/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.nokia.com/phones/7650/index.html</a>…
... sink. A true PDA. With the Newton OS Apple could build ... extent, MP3 player. Bundle in the advanced battery technology, 5GB HDD ... and you're looking at the ultimate executive, business PDA. Just ... -
CPU-upgrades: the 500Mhz WallI don`t know why there are no 3rd party upgrades faster than 500 Mhz. From what I`be read it`s due to the G4 hardware itself - be it a glitch or on p…
... read it`s due to the G4 hardware itself - be it ... NOT on purpose because the lack of the option to later upgrade ... against buying an Apple in the first place. Apart from that ... -
What advertising gimmick will Apple use to sell the G5?It's unforunate that Apple was hung up at 500 MHz for so long. It allowed the public to be impressed by how much "faster" the Pentiums wer…
... for so long. It allowed the public to be impressed by how much "faster" the Pentiums were getting. macG4 ... to the dumbass public, Apple has already used the Supercomputer gimmick. (The definition ... Apple will follow in promoting the G5 when it comes ... -
The realistic MWSF '02 threadYou guys will be severly dissapointed when the G5 doesnt come (I hope I am wrong) and the host of other things you want so here are my expectations:<…
... will be severly dissapointed when the G5 doesnt come (I hope I am wrong) and the host of other things you ... -
G5 - The truthIt's been a while and much has happened in the interim, but some things never change, especially the over optimistic and over pessimistic fellings sh…
... performance over the 7450 at better speeds. The range so ... the recently announced 333Mhz DDR-SDRAM. The board was fully compatible with the ... course would imply the cpu bus to the main controller ... they wanted to see the outcome of the memory wars between ... -
G5: I want the TRUTHI've been siftin' and sortin' through all the bogus claims here, but few posts articulate the truth. Ready for it?<br /> <br /> The register and MOS…
... few posts articulate the truth. Ready for it? The register and ... introduce the G5 at a lower MHz, and the gradually, throughout the year ... it, and even at the lower MHz, the G5 will stomp ... the lead in desktop computing performance. By the end of next year, the ... -
Will the faith in Motorola be restored if G5 really comes?If we see 1.6Ghz or higher G5 <b>in enough supply</b> I would say yes.<br /> <br /> If we see 1.4Ghz, I will say somewhat yet<br /> <br /> If no G5 a…
If we see 1.6Ghz or higher G5 in enough supply I would say yes. If we see 1.4Ghz, I will say somewhat yet If no G5 and we see the G4 still below 1Ghz. I will say they are completely hopeless. -
Future of the iBookLet's discuss the future of the iBook.<br /> <br /> I don't think it will get a revision before MWNY 2002 (July). At that time, I think it will get …
Let's discuss the future of the iBook. I don't think it will get a revision before MWNY 2002 (July). At that time, I think it will get a speed bump, more ram, more HD, perhaps a better video chip, perhaps 13.3" screen with same resolution. Thoughts? -'pert -
What do you think the iMac replacement will look like?My guess is a solid base with the HD and Optical drive to give the screen stability. Both mounted horizontally.<br /> <br /> Given the intention to b…
... is a solid base with the HD and Optical drive to give the screen stability. Both mounted horizontally. Given the intention to ... silver colour scheme to represent the high level of performance. -
The G5 WILL come out @MWSF & this is why....I just sold my 867 Quicksilver on ebay! :eek: <br /> <br /> <br /> Did I just make the biggest mistake of my life? <img src="graemlins/hmm…
I just sold my 867 Quicksilver on ebay! :eek: Did I just make the biggest mistake of my life? -
The Laptop Conundrum / Catastrophe!Let's have a remotely 'real' topic for once about Future Hardware. <img src="/images/smilies/1smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="aSmile" class="…
... Laptop Conundrum / Catastrophe. The premise is, the distinct difference between ... less. The screen size is the fundamental basis for the premium ... as a portable device. The 'high-end' --high-margin -- ... laptops will become ubiquitous. The industry is facing a ... -
Who's the fastest "Thread-lock" in the west?Really...you locked my thread in less than 5 seconds of the post...that's amazing!!!
Really...you locked my thread in less than 5 seconds of the post...that's amazing!!! -
I like the picturesI like the pictures in the forums, sometimes, it just helps me read the story of thoser really long posts with some sorta image related to the story.…
I like the pictures in the forums, sometimes, it just helps me read the story of thoser really long posts with some sorta image related to the story..... it helps to drive the post as well :cool: -
What is the future of I/O?And will we see it in 2002 macs? <br /> <br /> Some of you know that I think Apple ought to make a headless micro-tower iMac. 1 PCI slot and 1 AGP …
... be done even with the current spec, but the bandwidth overhead ... storage bus. They claim the extra speed (above the current spec) ... right. However, I thought that the original mission statement for ... . Apple should go for the extra bandwidth, whether storage ... -
Inside info about the new iMacI am not supposed to tell you anything about the new iMac but I can't hold it.<br /> <br /> I'll say just one thing: Removable HardDrive
I am not supposed to tell you anything about the new iMac but I can't hold it. I'll say just one thing: Removable HardDrive -
Will the iMac still be called "iMac"?There are two sides to this argument, but I thought it was interesting. <br /> <br /> The original iMac in 1998 was named iMac for its easy access to…
... new digital hub technologies. With the new LCD iMac rumored to ... to replace the aging iMac title. Realistically though, since the iMac has ... Apple has gone crazy with the "i" naming scheme (iBook, iMovie ... , iPod), I doubt that the name of the iMac will change, but ... -
What's the harm of a huge show?Let's step aside from the rampant speculation about G5's, G4 iMacs, and all the rest. Instead, let's consider why we believe Apple is reluctant to h…
... (read: Steve) prefers to ration the release of products. That ... marketing is quite dependent on the media waves created by ... a higher resolution screen in the TiBook. 3) Momentum. Apple consistenly ... By updating the entire line in one show, the whole baseline ... -
Poll: What do YOU want in the next iPod???Hi folks<br /> <br /> The iPod is an excellent product, but can surely be improved.<br /> <br /> I've made a list of things, that could be included w…
Hi folks The iPod is an excellent product, ... , that could be included with the next version: 1. Harddrive options ... the need to take the iPod out of you pocket (just like the ... . Different colors (c'mon, even the Rios have snap-on covers ... -
the long awaited UMA 2.0remember way back when the first UMA board was announced? It was supposed to increase performance and decrease production costs. Then the UMA 2.0 ru…
... way back when the first UMA board was announced? ... and decrease production costs. Then the UMA 2.0 rumors started and when the next revised UMA board was ... UMA 1.5 and not the next full 2.0 ... not it be possible that the G5 board has existed for ... -
The MW that would make you switch to PC....Fantasy/Horror TimeSteve takes stage. Begins talk of OSX:<br /> <br /> Steve: Well, OSX is progressing nicely. <br /> <br /> Audience: uh-huh.<br /> <br /> Steve: B…
... STAND UP FOR ME!!!!! STAND THE **** UP!!!!!! (begins to sweat profusely ... pissed at nvidia for revealing the manuafacturer of his black turtleneck ... video cards. iMac: Steve: "Well, the iMac just isn't ... revolutionary, we need to RAISE the price to $799. (people ... -
what chip for the new i mac, G4 or IBM chip ?We can be almost sure that the i mac will evoluate soon, nobody know what will be is new design or if he will include a new screen (especially a LCD …
... can be almost sure that the i mac will evoluate soon ... will have a G4 or the new chip from IBM code ... ghz, is 25 % faster than the previous G3 at equal speed ... -
When will the TiBook reach these specs?Hi,<br /> <br /> These are the specs I want in a new TiBook<br /> <br /> - 1GHz PowerPC G4 (512KB L2 cache @ core speed). Don't come with heat/power …
Hi, These are the specs I want in a ... 1536x1024 (same form factor as the current one) - ATI Mobility Radeon ... drive bay) at the same time (to compencate the augmented power consumption ... -
The High-End Theory - a new product class?Ok, this is my theory about the following year:<br /> <br /> Apple bought Spruce Technologies last year (website is now gone) - they WERE the leading…
... this is my theory about the following year: Apple bought ... professional DVD authoring systems in the world and they were ... all know the G5 is around the corner - how far around the corner ... mulitprocessing, and suddenly you have the potential for some pretty ... -
Discontinue The ImacIn case you haven't noticed the imac is dead, played out,kaput! Apple should discontinue the line, and not waste any resources building an lcd model!…
... case you haven't noticed the imac is dead, played out,kaput! Apple should discontinue the line, and not waste ... imac it will go the way of the cube! A total waste ... to convert pc users to the apple platform with an ... in one lcd unit now the profile 3 model! It' ... -
Where's the QuadroMy hopes where that by bringing Nvidia to the Platform that we would eventually have access to Mac Quadro cards to help the Midrange 3D market. This …
... that by bringing Nvidia to the Platform that we would ... Mac Quadro cards to help the Midrange 3D market. This ... but will it is the question. Frankly if the GeForce cards ... don't see the benefit of Nvidia in the platform. This ... leaving ATI out in the cold IMO. -
How about iDocks for the iPodI've been thinking about ways to make my iPod even more useful, and I am wondering if Apple is thinking of making various docks in order to extend th…
... in order to extend the funtionality of the iPod to other consumer ... cases, I am thinking that the unit actually sits upside ... and hooks up via the firewire port. The iPod software recognizes that ... docked and flips the screen display 180 degrees. The controls are ...
