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Join Date: Oct 2005
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I just purchased an iBook G4 14" this Friday, but I've been debating on whether or not I should cancel my order. All of these updates that Apple has been releasing as of late make me anxious of a nearing iBook G5. I'm willing to wait a month or two for it, but I would feel pretty ridiculous if the price suddenly shoots up or if the update comes sometime later next year. Well, should I wait or just keep my order?
Edit: By the way, this is my first Apple/Macintosh purchase, besides an iPod. |
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I don't follow the rumors that closely, but if there's going to be a portable G5 I would think it would be the powerbook line-up first (and actually I don't think we'll see that).
However I think it's likely we'll see some sort of update on the powerbook line this week - check the speculation forum. The iBook is less likely to get an update since it's been updated recently (I know the same was said about the iMac). "What can be asserted without evidence, can also be dismissed without evidence." - C. Hitchens |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Such a beast will never exist, my dear. Besides, the iBook just got updated less than 3 months ago. Don't cancel your order. The chance of an iBook update (especially to a G5) are slim to none. So it goes. |
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A PowerBook update, on the other hand, is quite likely next Wednesday (and otherwise, some time in the next few weeks). So if you want something with a little more "oomph", you may want to wait to see what the next low-end PowerBook will have to offer.
The iBook, on the other hand, just got updated. Don't expect another update for a while. |
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What they said.
If the Powerbook gets a G5 next week, then it will finally be adequately spaced from the iBook. It's safe to say that the iBook won't get a new processor until the Intel switch. You ask me for a hamburger. |
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Thanks so much everyone!
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Join Date: May 2004
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Approx. Jan-June 2006 (at least *one* product before WWDC) - December 2007 (the purported cutoff for Intel transition).
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Join Date: May 2004
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Long story short, Apple looked at IBM's and Intel's processor roadmap and it liked what it saw with Intel's upcoming offerings. Now we're waiting for these upcoming processors to materialize, and that's probably going to take us into the latter part of 2007 to get *everything* fitted with an Intel. There's a bunch of more in-depth info in these forums (especially in Speculation & Rumours), so if you're really interested I'd suggest you go poking around a bit. And no, I don't expect a dramatic price increase, if at all. Oh, welcome to AppleNova! So it goes. |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Thanks a bundle! I believe I'll keep my order. After all, as long as it does everything I need, there's no problem.
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Join Date: May 2004
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Chance of an iBook G5 while the PowerBook is still a G4... -1% (less than zero)
Chance of an updated iBook... perhaps iSight integrated and Front Row (like iMac)... 10-40% But as noted, these features will migrate to the PowerMac G5 and PowerBook before the iBook/eMac If you won't take a hit financially for yanking the order, why not cancel and wait for Oct 19th. At worst, you can reorder the same unit (if not penalty other than delayed delivery). At best you might get a bump or price tweak (if you're an optimist). |
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I would not be surprised to see the iBook and Mac Mini get upgraded to a G5 after the first "macintels" come out for the Power and iMac lines. But that's probably at least a year away.
Enjoy your iBook, just max out the RAM when you can afford it. |
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Is portability a must for you, Tofufu? Because if it isn't, I would cancel the order and try to jump on the recently updated iMac (assuming you have th extra 200 or so dollars), because that is such an awesome deal right now, easily best bang-for-your-buck on any apple line right now. Just my two cents.
If portability is neccesary, than enjoy the iBook. I'm typing on one now via a (cringe) microsoft keyboard, and what a great machine. Wish I had a new iMac though. Either way, u win, so good luck. |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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My take: The iBook was just updated. It is set until the end of January. Cancelling the order will just delay your getting a good machine.
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