Silvorgold Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 (edited) what do u expect will be featured in the new powerbooks and ibooks that are rumored to be coming out as early as this week, some sites are saying that there will be a price drop and speed boost, but it will have to be more than just a speed boost to woo ppl to the powerbook of course ;) i would like to see a gig of ram max for the ibook (if its possible) and 1.5 or 2 gigs max for the powerbook, it would be pretty sweet. At powerpage.org they were showing what will be featured in the upcoming ibook update... Display 12.1-inch TFT XGA, 12.1-inch TFT XGA, 14.1-inch TFT XGA Optical CD-ROM, Combo DVD/CDRW, Combo DVD/CDRW CPU 700 MHz G3, 800 MHz G3, 800 MHz G3, L2 Cache 512K @ 700MHz, 512K @ 800MHz, 512K @ 800MHz System Bus 100MHz, 100MHz, 100MHz SDRAM 128MB, 128MB, 256MB HDD 20GB Ultra ATA, 30GB Ultra ATA, 30GB Ultra ATA Wireless AirPort ready, AirPort ready, AirPort ready Battery Up to 5 hour, Up to 5 hour, Up to 6 hour Weight 4.9 pounds, 4.9 pounds, 5.9 pounds Price US$999, US$1299, US$1599 http://www.powerpage.org/story.lasso?newsID=10160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 Anyone have any idea what graphics the updated iBook and Powerbook will be using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOPAH256 Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 damn, i just wish apple could keep up their CPU speeds with the rest of them. i know that the G4 processor has faster architecture than the P4 or AMD stuff, but other people just don't see that. oh well, i'm a windows user anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 I'm expecting what every news site has been expecting, including CNET. 100 mhz speed bumps and a $200 price drop across the board for iBooks. This would bring the entry level iBook to under $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 I'm expecting what every news site has been expecting, including CNET. 100 mhz speed bumps and a $200 price drop across the board for iBooks. This would bring the entry level iBook to under $1000. I agree. Nothing big, but under 1000 is pretty attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 I'm glad Apple is advancing more and more everyday. I really want an iBook it's just i don't have the money. And PowerBooks are WAY to expensive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Dorr Veteran Posted November 5, 2002 Veteran Share Posted November 5, 2002 damn, i just wish apple could keep up their CPU speeds with the rest of them.i know that the G4 processor has faster architecture than the P4 or AMD stuff, but other people just don't see that. oh well, i'm a windows user anyway. Well, considering a lowend mac desktop is a dual 867mhz, aka a 1.75 ghz machine. I think they're doing fine Ghz to Ghz wise :) I think the iBook looks even better now. I can't wait until they get some refurb machines in :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGMW Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 To be honest fellas, Apple is hangin by a thread anymore. It will take a lot to get even close to AMD and Intel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 To be honest fellas, Apple is hangin by a thread anymore. It will take a lot to get even close to AMD and Intel. Interesting opinion. It's wrong, but interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 To be honest fellas, Apple is hangin by a thread anymore. It will take a lot to get even close to AMD and Intel. think again mate. :happy: i've been planning to buy a Powerbook before christmas but the iBook looks like a bargain now. so what do i get man.. powerbook?ibook?powerbook?ibook? iBook is a little bit girlish imo.. but Powerbook is relatively extremely expensive compared to the new iBook. :( :cry: :wacko: :cry: :( :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Roots Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 Saweet! Keep those price drops coming! Hopefully there'll be a few more before I buy one for college (a year or two). Are these simply component/price changes, or a new look for the iBook also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 iBook = girlish??? DUDE what are you talking about, if you ask me they look more 'manish' then the last ones...I mean they aren't multi colored :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvorgold Posted November 6, 2002 Author Share Posted November 6, 2002 i've used ibooks quite a bit lately, theyre pretty nice to use, but using the keyboard needs time to get used to..like all laptop keyboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgumbel Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 i heard $200 price cut, 100 MHz speed bump and the middle line ibook will be bumped up to a 32MB video card upgrade ive been plan on getting an ibook for awhile now, i hope they follow through with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 holy sheet!!! 1Ghz Powerbook with Superdrive!!!! I'm buying it!!!!! :D :laugh: :) :woot: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nl|nighthawk Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 I may get one someday... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 i really can't believe this... 1Ghz, 1Gig memory, Superdrive, ATI Radeon 9000 with 64MB DDR... is there a better notebook?!?!?! :laugh: :D :laugh: :) :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerXL Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 These udates are really good......definitely considering getting the new ibook to replace my 2001 model.......wish I could get the powerbook though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvorgold Posted November 6, 2002 Author Share Posted November 6, 2002 ibook's now back on my list :p lol....800 mhz makes it sound sweet :s lol... iBook Specs: CD-Rom 12.1" iBook $999.00 700MHz PowerPC G3 512K L2 cache @700MHz 128MB SDRAM memory 20GB Ultra ATA drive ATI Radeon 7500 16MB dedicated video memory CD-ROM Built-in 56K v.92 modem AirPort ready Up to 5 hr. battery life $999 US Combo Drive 12.1" iBook 800MHz PowerPC G3 512K L2 cache @800MHz 128MB SDRAM memory 30GB Ultra ATA drive ATI Radeon 7500 32MB dedicated video memory Combo Drive Built-in 56K v.92 modem AirPort ready Up to 5 hr. battery life $1299 US Combo Drive 14.1" iBook 800MHz PowerPC G3 512K L2 cache @800MHz 256MB SDRAM memory 30GB Ultra ATA drive ATI Radeon 7500 32MB dedicated video memory Combo Drive Built-in 56K v.92 modem AirPort ready Up to 6 hr. battery life $1599 US Combo Drive 14.1" Custom Built iBook 800MHz PowerPC G3 512K L2 cache @800MHz 640MB SDRAM memory 40GB Ultra ATA drive ATI Radeon 7500 32MB dedicated video memory Combo Drive Built-in 56K v.92 modem AirPort ready Up to 6 hr. battery life $1849 US ------ PowerBook (Ti2) Specs: 867 Mhz model 867MHz PowerPC G4 1MB L3 & 256K L2 cache 133MHz system bus 256MB SDRAM memory 40GB Ultra ATA hard drive Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/32MB DDR video memory Gigabit Ethernet 56K internal modem 1 FireWire & 2 USB Ports AirPort Ready $2299 US 1 Ghz Combo Drive 1GHz PowerPC G4 1MB L3 & 256K L2 cache 133MHz system bus 512MB SDRAM memory 60GB Ultra ATA hard drive Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/64MB DDR video memory Gigabit Ethernet 56K internal modem 1 FireWire & 2 USB Ports AirPort Card Included $2799 US 1 Ghz SuperDrive 1GHz PowerPC G4 1MB L3 & 256K L2 cache 133MHz system bus 512MB SDRAM memory 60GB Ultra ATA hard drive SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/64MB DDR video memory Gigabit Ethernet 56K internal modem 1 FireWire & 2 USB Ports AirPort Card Included $2999 US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 1 Ghz SuperDrive 1GHz PowerPC G4 1MB L3 & 256K L2 cache 133MHz system bus 512MB SDRAM memory 60GB Ultra ATA hard drive SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/64MB DDR video memory Gigabit Ethernet 56K internal modem 1 FireWire & 2 USB Ports AirPort Card Included $2999 US i'm fainting.. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 Daaamn. The new 1Ghz Powerbook is officially the best laptop ever made, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 Why am i sitting here, typing a message? :huh: I should be robbing a bank now just to buy the Powerbook. :ninja: I cant believe the specs of the machine. Its just amazing. L3 cache - thought i only find that in servers Radeon 9000 64 MB - Wonder how many laptops out that uses that Sorry i cant control myself today :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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