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yubbajr · 2005-10-19, 11:36

thanks buckley

jer2eydevil88 · 2005-10-19, 11:36

Well, the battery life is a much needed improvement I am a bit dissapointed about the cpu upgrade not occuring but the new screen resolution is nice. I am gonna go order one of the 15" models as soon as this presentation ends and the store comes online.

robin · 2005-10-19, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckley64

PowerMacs: Dual cores, finally. But: Here's the big letdown from Apple/IBM... Two models are single processor. 2.0 and 2.3 GHz. The "big" model is a dual processor dual core model at 2.3 GHz. So basically, only the top-end model brings more power to the table. Yes, of course, there's bus speeds and new graphic cards by nVidia, but really... Aww...

is this why SJ didn't give the presentation then. too embarrassed.

jer2eydevil88 · 2005-10-19, 11:40

DDR2 1gig SO-DIMM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227110

DDR 2700 SO-DIMM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145068

Granted there isn't as much of a price difference as I originally assumed there is sitll $10 and thats still $20 saved between the 2gb's one might add.

runner91786 · 2005-10-19, 11:42

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE WHINING ABOUT THE POWERMACS FOR?!? The dual-core is supposed to have like 55% increase in performance over the dual-processor, at the same speed. That is a TREMENDOUS fucking upgrade if you think about it. It just got 55% faster? That is a hell of a lot.

robin · 2005-10-19, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jer2eydevil88

DDR2 1gig SO-DIMM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227110

DDR 2700 SO-DIMM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145068

Granted there isn't as much of a price difference as I originally assumed there is sitll $10 and thats still $20 saved between the 2gb's one might add.

i stand corrected.

i checked crucial's UK site.

dreamraj · 2005-10-19, 11:43

12:40 AM EDT: UPDATE:
Cinema HD Displays: New pricing: 200$ down for the 23", 500$ down for the 30" display.

JLL · 2005-10-19, 11:43

Where did you get that 55% number from?

runner91786 · 2005-10-19, 11:44

Read it back when the dual-core chip was first announced from IBM. Its been several weeks, I couldnt tell ya

in8 · 2005-10-19, 11:45

its over

Gregg · 2005-10-19, 11:45

When will the powerbooks hit the local stores?

robin · 2005-10-19, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by runner91786

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE WHINING ABOUT THE POWERMACS FOR?!? The dual-core is supposed to have like 55% increase in performance over the dual-processor, at the same speed. That is a TREMENDOUS fucking upgrade if you think about it. It just got 55% faster? That is a hell of a lot.

I find that unlikely. Faster than dual processor whilst sharing the same bus?

dreamraj · 2005-10-19, 11:47

12:41 AM EDT:
THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED.

I was expecting Apple to do more on the new powerbooks

runner91786 · 2005-10-19, 11:47

Of course. Dual processor must communicate across the bus to each other while dual-core communicate on the same chip. It is a MUCH more efficient way to share the workload.

in8 · 2005-10-19, 11:47

And the stores all go back up...

apples · 2005-10-19, 11:47

All the PB has going for it is software. This update establishes that it is way behind the times. I know that for many people that this is "fast enough", but you do not want to pay premium prices for lower performance. Also, you are not paying for that better software when you buy a PB. You pay for the better software when you buy the software. Further, you should not factor in the better service in the cost... You have to buy the extended service separately. So, when you pay higher prices for the PB, you gotta have that feeling of being ripped off. PB= letdown

curiousuburb · 2005-10-19, 11:48

The Store is back up.

KillleriMac17 · 2005-10-19, 11:48

some peoples info was wrong
applestore is back up. all dual core powermacs.
tops end is 2 dual core 2.5's.

jcoley2 · 2005-10-19, 11:48

Store open with Quad on it

FFL · 2005-10-19, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by in8

its over

and so is this thread.
There are now threads in the Apple Products forum for the new PowerBooks, the new PowerMacs, the new Aperture software, and the cheaper Cinema Displays.

faust · 2005-10-19, 11:48

So am I the only one that's like "that's it"

Time to cut back on special announcements will you have enough real news till fill the day.

At least my credit card doesn't need to see the light of day today.

runner91786 · 2005-10-19, 11:48

store IS up, its DDR2 on the powerbooks and DL drives on the 15 and 17.

Brad · 2005-10-19, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamraj

12:41 AM EDT:
THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED.

Right!

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yubbajr New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC	2005-10-19, 11:36 thanks buckley

jer2eydevil88 Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2005-10-19, 11:36 Well, the battery life is a much needed improvement I am a bit dissapointed about the cpu upgrade not occuring but the new screen resolution is nice. I am gonna go order one of the 15" models as soon as this presentation ends and the store comes online.

jer2eydevil88 Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2005-10-19, 11:40 DDR2 1gig SO-DIMM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227110 DDR 2700 SO-DIMM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145068 Granted there isn't as much of a price difference as I originally assumed there is sitll $10 and thats still $20 saved between the 2gb's one might add.

runner91786 Member Join Date: Oct 2004	2005-10-19, 11:42 WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE WHINING ABOUT THE POWERMACS FOR?!? The dual-core is supposed to have like 55% increase in performance over the dual-processor, at the same speed. That is a TREMENDOUS fucking upgrade if you think about it. It just got 55% faster? That is a hell of a lot.

dreamraj Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2005-10-19, 11:43 12:40 AM EDT: UPDATE: Cinema HD Displays: New pricing: 200$ down for the 23", 500$ down for the 30" display.

JLL Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	2005-10-19, 11:43 Where did you get that 55% number from?

runner91786 Member Join Date: Oct 2004	2005-10-19, 11:44 Read it back when the dual-core chip was first announced from IBM. Its been several weeks, I couldnt tell ya

in8 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto	2005-10-19, 11:45 its over

Gregg BANNED I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Just South of Hell	2005-10-19, 11:45 When will the powerbooks hit the local stores?

dreamraj Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2005-10-19, 11:47 12:41 AM EDT: THE EVENT HAS CONCLUDED. I was expecting Apple to do more on the new powerbooks

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runner91786 Member Join Date: Oct 2004	2005-10-19, 11:47 Of course. Dual processor must communicate across the bus to each other while dual-core communicate on the same chip. It is a MUCH more efficient way to share the workload.

in8 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto	2005-10-19, 11:47 And the stores all go back up...

curiousuburb Antimatter Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: that interweb thing	2005-10-19, 11:48 The Store is back up.

KillleriMac17 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Taunton, Ma	2005-10-19, 11:48 some peoples info was wrong applestore is back up. all dual core powermacs. tops end is 2 dual core 2.5's.

jcoley2 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Darien CT	2005-10-19, 11:48 Store open with Quad on it

faust Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005	2005-10-19, 11:48 So am I the only one that's like "that's it" Time to cut back on special announcements will you have enough real news till fill the day. At least my credit card doesn't need to see the light of day today.

runner91786 Member Join Date: Oct 2004	2005-10-19, 11:48 store IS up, its DDR2 on the powerbooks and DL drives on the 15 and 17.

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