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I'm waiting for Intel powerbook

waiting, 2.

Most people still don't know there's an Intel switch coming. Most people have a life and don't watch Apple every minute like us losers.

I saw an article about overclocking the Powerbook today. It came at a good time. I'd suspect it might cause heat problems an void your warranty, but hey, we're "enthusiasts" right?

Naraa Haras:

Where can I find that article about overclocking your powerbook?

MW: take - I'm going to "take" a chance on overclocking one of my Powerbooks.

Still waiting...damn it's painful!

Apple is hoping to make a killing again like it did when the dual G5's first came out and everyone and his uncle was using them to make supercomputers.

As soon as a quad X-Serve comes out expect a ton of orders for more supercomputers.

I don't think Apple will switch to Intel chips on the PowerMac and X-serve lines, the chips are extremely high on the performance for cost ratio and produces a ton of sales. Professionals need heavy iron at low cost.

Now on the average joe machines they will go to Intel, especially for the HDCP and other DRM schemes.

Since all future apps will be combiled with universal binaries anyway, Apple can enjoy the best of both worlds.

we got the goods today! Pony up for your Power Mac G5 Quads and fly!!!


CT =====]---------- Nice wave

"[...] introduced updated PowerMac machines to capitalize on consumer interest from its iPod digital music player."

Connie? Quick note: The PowerMacs have nothing to do with consumers--especially not at $3300.

What I'd really like to see is some comparative benchmarks between this new architecture - where even the standard "duals" are probably faster than the duals they replace because of DDR2 and other improvements - and some Dell/Wintels of a similar spec.

However, in response to the article, the only thing I can say is "Duh!"…

New faster, better specced Power Macintoshes and better specced PowerBooks should be good for Apple - well, who would have guessed.

The Intel migration is not going to affect Pro purchasers of systems like the new "Quad", because a) the migration for Pro systems probably isn't going to happen for around 18 months, b) it's not like OS/application support for these new systems is going to become a factor until the OS after Leopard and c) the possible ROI on having machines that are so scaldingly fast is immense.

Analyst: I am a moron. Feed me! Feed me!

There will be no “inevitable lag in Mac sales as people wait for the Intel machines” because everybody is looking for a June intro, but Apple will have them out much sooner, probably announced at MWSF and ship before end of January.

If you ask me it is the perfect time to buy. Prices will drop and the overall feature set of the current machines will be better. The Power PC/Intel transition will take at least 2 years. That way you can skip the first generation of Intel PCs. I usually don't like to buy the first release/model of anything.

I'm typing this on my brand new 14" i-Book and I'm loving it!!!

I'm waiting for home but ordered the quad today for the office. can't wait!

JEG,

I'm in agreement. I plan to purchase a "late model" PowerMac to replace my 4-year old dual 800 Quicksilver Mac. I'll let the Intel transition refine itself over the next few years before I jump in. It'd be great if no refinement was necessary -- but for me, the move to Intel chips doesn't really affect the way I use my Macs, either.