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OperaMan · Jun 28, 2005, 03:28 PM

I noticed that new iPod deal with macs ends September 24. Does anyone think that's a sign of when some new Powerbooks might come out. I think it fits into the normal update schedule. Don't offers normally expire right before updates. Here's to hoping!

warra · Jun 28, 2005, 06:15 PM

It's possible, since this mac + free ipod might be apple's way of getting rid of the old models and the 4GB mini and start making upgraded pb's.

warra · Jun 28, 2005, 06:16 PM

Well, only the 4gb is free with the $179 rebate.

osxisfun · Jun 28, 2005, 06:20 PM

that's around macworld paris... i'd bet one last update before next years dual core yonah...

mmm....

warra · Jun 28, 2005, 06:21 PM

I just realized...is it possible to exclude the ipod from the deal? The rebate coupon is available for download. Would it be possible to save an additional $179 on notebooks?

Luca Rescigno · Jun 28, 2005, 06:25 PM

It's a mail-in rebate. You will mail it in along with your receipt, and if you don't have an iPod on the receipt they won't mail you a rebate check.

GSixZero · Jun 28, 2005, 06:27 PM

It's when back-to-school season ends.

I wouldn't get in a twist over it.

OperaMan · Jul 1, 2005, 02:22 AM

I'm just hoping they get over that revision ASAP. I need Yonah!

Link · Jul 1, 2005, 04:43 AM

You can bet the next revision will have a g4 of sorts, hopefully the 7448, or if we're really lucky the 8461...

The 7448 has 1mb L2 cache, so yeah I'd definitely keep a look out for that.

sadpandas · Jul 1, 2005, 04:46 PM

i heard it is when the new holographic 4ghz powerbook will be coming out with worm hole finder.

analogika · Jul 2, 2005, 01:18 PM

About time. Windows has had that for fifteen years - oh wait, I thought you meant *security* hole finder.

Alone2Gether · Jul 2, 2005, 07:52 PM

So apple just revised the ipods with a color screen. Pretty sure they're trying to clear inventory for 5th gen iPods. Any thoughts? What would it look like?
So I'm just gonna wait it out til October/November to buy a Powerbook 17" and an iPod. Maybe the PBs will come with a 7448 and ATi 9800?

Hopefully there won't be much term papers due in the begining of my freshman year @ TCNJ!

Superchicken · Jul 3, 2005, 07:14 PM

You think the addition of the colour screen is to clear inventory? Right. Cause Apple just throws a colour screen in the pre-existing iPod boxes and they're good to ship right?

This is simply the end of back to school. Don't expect to see any major update of any computers in September. It's a great way to piss off people who just bought new Macs.

capuchin · Jul 5, 2005, 03:23 PM

September the 24th is also exactly one fiscal quarter from the beginning of the promotion. I sense the hand of accountancy in this one.

CatOne · Jul 5, 2005, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by capuchin

September the 24th is also exactly one fiscal quarter from the beginning of the promotion. I sense the hand of accountancy in this one.

And really the last practical day of Apple's fiscal year.

Tesseract · Jul 5, 2005, 07:28 PM

/me wants wormhole finder

Seriously, I'd like to buy a PB before school starts, but I won't buy until the FSB speed is improved... I'm really hoping for an 8641 or at least a 7448 before September.