moby1
Oct 29, 08:51 PM
What we really need is lower prices.
If the new models dropped to say, 2299 & 2799, I think there would be a lot more of us upgrading from older PowerBooks.
Apple's PowerBooks represent pretty good value but they are a bit too steep for most people these days. I no longer feel I can justify spending over 2500 for a laptop.
The SONY & Toshiba DVD-R laptops cannot be taken seriously. The media drive is way too large for the enclosures and it looks ridiculous in the SONY model. I think they just did this as a publicity stunt, just for the atention & press. The SuperDrive would be an awesome addition to the PowerBook but I would rather wait than end up with a thick, heavy enclosure.
These Toshiba drives also only burn at 1X. Well, I'm burning a DVD at 1X speed right now (I tried some new, cheaper media that turned out not to be capable of 2X) and it's ridiculous. Most Mac users actually DO things with their machines, we can wait for DVD-R drives that are actually meant to be used.
moby1
~Owner of 5 previous PowerBooks & likely owner of a 6th one soon~
If the new models dropped to say, 2299 & 2799, I think there would be a lot more of us upgrading from older PowerBooks.
Apple's PowerBooks represent pretty good value but they are a bit too steep for most people these days. I no longer feel I can justify spending over 2500 for a laptop.
The SONY & Toshiba DVD-R laptops cannot be taken seriously. The media drive is way too large for the enclosures and it looks ridiculous in the SONY model. I think they just did this as a publicity stunt, just for the atention & press. The SuperDrive would be an awesome addition to the PowerBook but I would rather wait than end up with a thick, heavy enclosure.
These Toshiba drives also only burn at 1X. Well, I'm burning a DVD at 1X speed right now (I tried some new, cheaper media that turned out not to be capable of 2X) and it's ridiculous. Most Mac users actually DO things with their machines, we can wait for DVD-R drives that are actually meant to be used.
moby1
~Owner of 5 previous PowerBooks & likely owner of a 6th one soon~
Peace
Jun 15, 05:15 PM
Not quite. I've been playing whack-a-mole with this myth for so long, I developed a cut-and-paste response:
Well ya..All that stuff too :p
Well ya..All that stuff too :p
CanadaRAM
Jan 23, 10:52 PM
Still no company address on the iEmulator website. I still have the same reservations about sending money to an unknown vendor. Especially without knowing what value they bring to the table beyond the freeware its based on.
Note that in their FAQ they say 200 MHz (under Windows) - 550 MHz (under DOS) Pentium (not P3 or P4). You can take for granted this is best-case scenario.
Note that in their FAQ they say 200 MHz (under Windows) - 550 MHz (under DOS) Pentium (not P3 or P4). You can take for granted this is best-case scenario.
Allotriophagy
Mar 9, 11:25 PM
Join me and Allotriophagy, and he will make your wildest dreams come true!!
I sure hope those dreams involve stolen alcohol and prescription medication and vintage Apple hardware...otherwise...umm...
It is interesting how amazingly good the C2D is at SETI. I mean, when was the last time you had a Mac (in the PPC days) when you kicked some computational ass?
But don't mind - I'm just walking my dog, strolling along. On crack.
I sure hope those dreams involve stolen alcohol and prescription medication and vintage Apple hardware...otherwise...umm...
It is interesting how amazingly good the C2D is at SETI. I mean, when was the last time you had a Mac (in the PPC days) when you kicked some computational ass?
But don't mind - I'm just walking my dog, strolling along. On crack.
peterjhill
Sep 29, 06:20 AM
Originally posted by beatle888
well, i've already thought of a couple ways to make this possible. and
im not even working at apple. so i believe if they wanted to they would
be able to THINK of something.
I have also thought of ways to do it, and they all involve connecting something to the top of the iPod. With the new firewire port protectors, you will have to hold it out of the way when inserting the iPod into the dock. The entire thing is not very ergonomic, and thus I doubt that apple will make a dock for the existing iPod. Apple can think of hundreds of ways to do it, but Mr. Ives will most likely have input into what is chosen, as he created the original design. If the dock compromises the simplicity of the design, I doubt that he will accept it.
well, i've already thought of a couple ways to make this possible. and
im not even working at apple. so i believe if they wanted to they would
be able to THINK of something.
I have also thought of ways to do it, and they all involve connecting something to the top of the iPod. With the new firewire port protectors, you will have to hold it out of the way when inserting the iPod into the dock. The entire thing is not very ergonomic, and thus I doubt that apple will make a dock for the existing iPod. Apple can think of hundreds of ways to do it, but Mr. Ives will most likely have input into what is chosen, as he created the original design. If the dock compromises the simplicity of the design, I doubt that he will accept it.
ddrueckhammer
Mar 18, 01:44 PM
I'm thinking about getting the godfather for the wii...although a port it looks to be interesting.
I think those ratings are just right most importantly Zelda TP. I thought gamespot had a soft spot for the wii because love to talk about it and give it praise.
Bless
8.9 is the lowest score of all the major game ratings sites. His justifications were based on no orchestral music and graphics. Basically, he's a graphics whore.
I watched the movie 300 this weekend and it reminded me very much of many next gen games. Without all the eyecandy there was very little movie there at all. It was a nice distraction and fun to watch but not something I will go back to over and over again. The games that the graphics whores at Gamespot rate as 8s have far more substance to them than most of the popular modern AAA titles. Thats just my opinion though. You don't have to believe it.
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/legendofzeldatwilightprincess
I think those ratings are just right most importantly Zelda TP. I thought gamespot had a soft spot for the wii because love to talk about it and give it praise.
Bless
8.9 is the lowest score of all the major game ratings sites. His justifications were based on no orchestral music and graphics. Basically, he's a graphics whore.
I watched the movie 300 this weekend and it reminded me very much of many next gen games. Without all the eyecandy there was very little movie there at all. It was a nice distraction and fun to watch but not something I will go back to over and over again. The games that the graphics whores at Gamespot rate as 8s have far more substance to them than most of the popular modern AAA titles. Thats just my opinion though. You don't have to believe it.
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/legendofzeldatwilightprincess
beez7777
Oct 15, 04:45 PM
Originally posted by zorblaz
(doesn't that "e" stand for education? I thought it did.... and which schools actually have a lab full of laptops?)
Actually when i was in 8th grade (2 years ago) my middle school bought 15 clamshell iBooks, at about 2 grand apiece. now, if they were cheaper, we obviously could have gotten more. anyway, even if a lot of schools dont use laptops, with the introduction of a cheaper laptop line-eBook, the laptops could be used in the classroom more. I don't think that this is such a bad idea.
(doesn't that "e" stand for education? I thought it did.... and which schools actually have a lab full of laptops?)
Actually when i was in 8th grade (2 years ago) my middle school bought 15 clamshell iBooks, at about 2 grand apiece. now, if they were cheaper, we obviously could have gotten more. anyway, even if a lot of schools dont use laptops, with the introduction of a cheaper laptop line-eBook, the laptops could be used in the classroom more. I don't think that this is such a bad idea.
hob
Jan 4, 04:02 PM
Wish I was a student :(
Yeah well... wish I could afford any of the stuff we discuss on these boards. I got my powerbook n that's probably it for the next few years!!
Hob
Yeah well... wish I could afford any of the stuff we discuss on these boards. I got my powerbook n that's probably it for the next few years!!
Hob
yellowcab
Oct 21, 04:13 PM
it's stil a dream, a PB 1GHz.
It won't be next week
but will the busspeed 166?
i believe that it will be 01-2003
It won't be next week
but will the busspeed 166?
i believe that it will be 01-2003
menziep
Jun 3, 10:12 AM
Can anyone help.:)
Internet is no problem for me nor Hard disk space so Can anyone help.
Internet is no problem for me nor Hard disk space so Can anyone help.
Dreadnought
May 31, 01:11 PM
Didn't re-downloaded it yet, I will try that next time. Just looked at it, and it's gone. I'll have to wait a couple of days before I'm being overtaken again. I'll let you know.
balamw
Jun 14, 11:28 AM
Creative is blowing negative smoke out it's ***..The ITC does not investigate and/or make decisions on patent infringements..The US Patent office does I believe..
Infringement is usually decided by US district courts.
EDIT: Here's what the ITC thinks they are doing:
http://www.usitc.gov/ext_relations/news_release/2006/er0612dd1.htm
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain portable digital media players. The products at issue in this investigation are MP3 players.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Creative Labs, Inc., of Milpitas, CA, and Creative Technology Ltd. of Singapore on May 15, 2006. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain portable digital media players that infringe a patent owned by the complainants. The complainants request that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
The ITC has identified Apple Computer, Inc., of Cupertino, CA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-573), the ITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The case will be referred to the Honorable Paul J. Luckern, an ITC administrative law judge, who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. Judge Luckern will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The ITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the ITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. ITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
B
Infringement is usually decided by US district courts.
EDIT: Here's what the ITC thinks they are doing:
http://www.usitc.gov/ext_relations/news_release/2006/er0612dd1.htm
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain portable digital media players. The products at issue in this investigation are MP3 players.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Creative Labs, Inc., of Milpitas, CA, and Creative Technology Ltd. of Singapore on May 15, 2006. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain portable digital media players that infringe a patent owned by the complainants. The complainants request that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
The ITC has identified Apple Computer, Inc., of Cupertino, CA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-573), the ITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The case will be referred to the Honorable Paul J. Luckern, an ITC administrative law judge, who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. Judge Luckern will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The ITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the ITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. ITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
B
vniow
Oct 1, 02:30 PM
Hey it could be worse.
Just be glad it's not a poll. :eek:
Just be glad it's not a poll. :eek:
twillis
Sep 9, 03:08 PM
If OS X can run on x86, why not come out with Apple brand computers built on x86 in addition to those based on the PPC. Then Apple would not be at the mercy of one company or one chip. It would put pressure on both PPC and x86 sides to put out better hardware and WE THE CUSTOMERS AND APPLE WOULD BE THE WINNERS! It would also end the debate whether the x86 or PPC architecture is fastest.
I could see it now. Jobs giving a keynote address with a x86 machine and a PPC machine both running OS X side by side, both Apple branded machines. Heck, add the Power4 to the mix too. Apple should end up with an OS that scales from an entry level machine to workstation powerhouse. Heck, there are plenty of people who would buy a quad processor Mac if it were offered. I'm not talking about making OS X available to run on older existing PCs or those offered by other companies. That way, Apple is not going to cannablize their hardware sales.
Jobs could then have a x86 machine running OS X dual it out with a x86 machine running Windows using programs like Office, Photoshop, etc. Then the operating system would be the focus of attention not the GHz speed. Even if the windows machine was slightly cheaper and faster, the Mac has a better user interface, more stable OS, and lower total cost of ownership. (I use and own both PCs and Mac and know this from experience)
The bottom line is this - We don't care what CPU is inside - PPC, Intel, AMD, Power4. All we care about is OS, speed, and price. Jobs, give us options 'cause WE TOO LIKE OPTIONS!
I could see it now. Jobs giving a keynote address with a x86 machine and a PPC machine both running OS X side by side, both Apple branded machines. Heck, add the Power4 to the mix too. Apple should end up with an OS that scales from an entry level machine to workstation powerhouse. Heck, there are plenty of people who would buy a quad processor Mac if it were offered. I'm not talking about making OS X available to run on older existing PCs or those offered by other companies. That way, Apple is not going to cannablize their hardware sales.
Jobs could then have a x86 machine running OS X dual it out with a x86 machine running Windows using programs like Office, Photoshop, etc. Then the operating system would be the focus of attention not the GHz speed. Even if the windows machine was slightly cheaper and faster, the Mac has a better user interface, more stable OS, and lower total cost of ownership. (I use and own both PCs and Mac and know this from experience)
The bottom line is this - We don't care what CPU is inside - PPC, Intel, AMD, Power4. All we care about is OS, speed, and price. Jobs, give us options 'cause WE TOO LIKE OPTIONS!
kwajo.com
Dec 22, 10:29 AM
I don't know if it's the same protein, but I've a had a couple that take 5-6 days on my dual 2.0, but I ended up getting over 800 points for them
eroda
Mar 18, 01:28 AM
ewwww fedora ewww
bloatware
go ubuntu
bloatware
go ubuntu
neoelectronaut
Oct 19, 02:18 PM
So what's better...this or Fire?
Stevez0r
Mar 23, 09:37 PM
They make cricket games?Yeah actually do, but we don't see it in the States.
2nyRiggz
Apr 14, 12:29 PM
I will help you let get dome dog poo and brown bag his house too....well oncer again i will say...some people are stupid.
You can always tell when someone have it bad for something..
Bless
You can always tell when someone have it bad for something..
Bless
vixapphire
Oct 23, 04:43 PM
the more i wait around for these jokers in cupertino to get off their asses and service their market with some woody product, the better a nice, used 7 or 800 meg powermac looks as a one or two year holdover until they've settled on a new line of products with more than a ridiculously minimalist incremental speed bump every half-year or so.
i admit that, while i even enjoy the speed and slickness of my old 450 blue and white g3 (although i really need G4 speed for music production anymore), part of the frustration is the comparatively exuberant clock speeds on the intel cpu's. all benefits of the altivec instruction set aside, what objective reasons remain for the clock-speed gaps? i'm not being an ass, i actually would like an informed, non-opinion-laden, non-flaming answer if anyone cares to enlighten.
additional frustration results from the fact that nowadays, even the intro of a new line of powermacs doesn't result in a huge drop in the old line's pricing, like it did when i bought my g3 (a couple weeks after the g4's hit the streets), so the used market is pretty inflated/resilient/whatever. so i'm a cheap bastard looking for a great deal on a powerful computer - don't hate me for that!
faster, please. bring the freakin' 1 gig powerbook already, dammit.
by the way, i know this is a powerbook thread - my point is that before i spend 3-plus large on one, i'll wait a little longer with a holdover desktop if i have to. ;-)
i admit that, while i even enjoy the speed and slickness of my old 450 blue and white g3 (although i really need G4 speed for music production anymore), part of the frustration is the comparatively exuberant clock speeds on the intel cpu's. all benefits of the altivec instruction set aside, what objective reasons remain for the clock-speed gaps? i'm not being an ass, i actually would like an informed, non-opinion-laden, non-flaming answer if anyone cares to enlighten.
additional frustration results from the fact that nowadays, even the intro of a new line of powermacs doesn't result in a huge drop in the old line's pricing, like it did when i bought my g3 (a couple weeks after the g4's hit the streets), so the used market is pretty inflated/resilient/whatever. so i'm a cheap bastard looking for a great deal on a powerful computer - don't hate me for that!
faster, please. bring the freakin' 1 gig powerbook already, dammit.
by the way, i know this is a powerbook thread - my point is that before i spend 3-plus large on one, i'll wait a little longer with a holdover desktop if i have to. ;-)
MacBytes
Dec 9, 10:25 PM
Category: 3rd Party Software
Link: Apple: Widget writers wanted (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20041209232521)
Posted on MacBytes.com (http://www.macbytes.com)
Approved by Mudbug
Link: Apple: Widget writers wanted (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20041209232521)
Posted on MacBytes.com (http://www.macbytes.com)
Approved by Mudbug
petee
Sep 5, 01:43 PM
I agree...
I would love to see an APG slot to upgrade the vid card. This may go against the whole point of the iMac line though.
With a 19" screen I suspect it would have to have a larger base which could translate to more expandability. I think that it would also make it more marketable to potential switchers who expect to be able to upgrade their computers.
Here's to hoping...
I would love to see an APG slot to upgrade the vid card. This may go against the whole point of the iMac line though.
With a 19" screen I suspect it would have to have a larger base which could translate to more expandability. I think that it would also make it more marketable to potential switchers who expect to be able to upgrade their computers.
Here's to hoping...
jefhatfield
Sep 14, 01:51 AM
Originally posted by Jeffx342
There is no doupt about it the ibook will be getting Ati Radeon 7500 w/ 32 mgs my friend also confirmed me on this,
and the ibook will release a month later when the tibooks come out
-I'm not sure about the Superdrive ordeal. We do have the
technology to make dvd burners on laptops infact its on the new sony vaio but thats 1.5 in Ti powerbook is 1 in, so I'm not sure if the Powerbook will be getting the Superdrive .
But yes I did hear there was goin to be a Superdrive and 80 gig option on the Powerbook Harddrive
why not the ati 9000 on all apple laptops with other major features differentiating the consumer and pro models like screen size, RAM capability, and ports
some pc laptops have the ati 9000 and they are priced near the ibook level
this would be a good shot in the arm for apple inc to have such a strong laptop line with heavyweight graphics card across the board on their portables
There is no doupt about it the ibook will be getting Ati Radeon 7500 w/ 32 mgs my friend also confirmed me on this,
and the ibook will release a month later when the tibooks come out
-I'm not sure about the Superdrive ordeal. We do have the
technology to make dvd burners on laptops infact its on the new sony vaio but thats 1.5 in Ti powerbook is 1 in, so I'm not sure if the Powerbook will be getting the Superdrive .
But yes I did hear there was goin to be a Superdrive and 80 gig option on the Powerbook Harddrive
why not the ati 9000 on all apple laptops with other major features differentiating the consumer and pro models like screen size, RAM capability, and ports
some pc laptops have the ati 9000 and they are priced near the ibook level
this would be a good shot in the arm for apple inc to have such a strong laptop line with heavyweight graphics card across the board on their portables
dstorey
Jan 21, 05:10 PM
they can just make a filemaker lite, just as they did in iLife when they made garage band from Logic technology. Most logical would be to put a front end onto SQLite and core data, as it is already in Tiger. Add a few templates for common home and small business tasks, and auto import or make it easy to retrieve data already stored in core data, such as iTunes song information or iPhoto images etc. It wouldn't have high end features, as they sell Filemaker for this, so SQLite should be enough and have good performance. I'd expect both iLife '06 and iWork '06 to be more tightly integrated with Tiger and probably require it.
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