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Screech · Dec 8, 2005, 04:26 PM

I've heard a lot about the new Intel-based iBooks and their imminent release in January. I wanted to go get my 15" Powerbook tomorrow. If the 15" Powerbook will soon be in Intel form, then maybe I should wait. Or is the PowerBook coming out in June, like I heard at one place?

analogika · Dec 8, 2005, 04:41 PM

You tell us.

Or call up Steve, then tell us.

giggs11 · Dec 8, 2005, 05:47 PM

Short answer, "yes" with an "If," long answer, "no"--with a "but."

shabbasuraj · Dec 8, 2005, 06:09 PM

YES YES YES YES YES sometimes, depends...

but probably NO.

perhaps...? not?

madmacgames · Dec 8, 2005, 07:46 PM

we can expect to see them as soon as tomorrow.

wuzup101 · Dec 9, 2005, 03:05 AM

Yes they will definitely be out by January -- January 2007

wuzup101 · Dec 9, 2005, 03:06 AM

Dbl post... is it just me or are these forums really messed up?

pat++ · Dec 10, 2005, 11:19 AM

Only Steve knows...

Jawbone54 · Dec 10, 2005, 11:16 PM

Well...Steve and everyone involved in the production of the new Intel Macs, who are probably sworn (and contractually bound) to silence.

tie · Dec 11, 2005, 02:27 AM

I used to know someone who knew someone who used to work for Apple. And according to information I read on another internet forum, Intel Powerbooks are definitely going to be released in January.

shabbasuraj · Dec 11, 2005, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by tie

I used to know someone who knew someone who used to work for Apple. And according to information I read on another internet forum, Intel Powerbooks are definitely going to be released in January.

MY brothers, sisters, girfriends, mothers, wifes, doctors, gardeners boss who used to work in Cuppertino told her that Intel PB's were NOT coming in January...

Allegedly....

Stradlater · Dec 11, 2005, 09:40 AM

Speculation has been that Intel-based iBooks may be out by Jan, but that PowerBooks probably won't see light till March or so.

Eriamjh · Dec 12, 2005, 12:17 PM

Apple is switching to Intel? Is this true?

slugslugslug · Dec 12, 2005, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Speculation has been that Intel-based iBooks may be out by Jan, but that PowerBooks probably won't see light till March or so.

Well, if you're just looking at AppleInsider and Think Secret, specualation for January Intel announcements has included iBook, Mac mini (including a living room edition), PowerBook, and iMac. Then, depending on who's reporting, the iBook or PB or mini announcements will follow in the spring.

My money is on the mini for MacWorld. I also think there'll be a laptop announcement before spring, either just iBooks or iBooks + 1 PowerBook model. Before spring means possibly MWSF, but maybe in Feb or March.

But I'm babbling, and like everyone else was implying, your guess is as good as mine.

hldan · Dec 12, 2005, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Screech

I've heard a lot about the new Intel-based iBooks and their imminent release in January. I wanted to go get my 15" Powerbook tomorrow. If the 15" Powerbook will soon be in Intel form, then maybe I should wait. Or is the PowerBook coming out in June, like I heard at one place?

You're late to the game, I already placed my order online at the Apple store for my Intel Powerbook. Price wasn't too bad.

duo2999 · Dec 13, 2005, 12:56 AM

im going to buy a powerbook soon but im iffy towards intel processors (AMD fan)

are the new intelmacs going to be better than the powerpc macs?

and if so...should i just wait for the newer powerbooks?

shabbasuraj · Dec 13, 2005, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by duo2999

...should i just wait for the newer powerbooks?

no...

giggs11 · Dec 13, 2005, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by duo2999

are the new intelmacs going to be better than the powerpc macs?

I predict they will actually be much... much worse. It's all part of Apple's business plan.

Jawbone54 · Dec 14, 2005, 01:16 AM

The whole transition is scary to me, especially considering the steam that Apple has been building due to the "halo effect" of the iPod. I hope this doesn't kill Apple's PC sales.

wuzup101 · Dec 14, 2005, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by duo2999

im going to buy a powerbook soon but im iffy towards intel processors (AMD fan)

are the new intelmacs going to be better than the powerpc macs?

and if so...should i just wait for the newer powerbooks?

I'm definitely a big fan of AMD also. My desktop (which I unfortunatly don't have with me at college) is an AMD 2500+ overclocked to 3200+ speeds. AMD chips have always been cost effective (though this might not be as true today as it was when I built mine). They were great "geek" systems. However, intel has some great notebook chips, I would say that when the software starts to be made natively for the intel macs, that they will probably blow the PPC macs out of the water. However, there's no telling exactly how long it will take most software companies to do the switch, that's the iffy part...