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Apple Store down - Powerbooks?
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I was just checking the order status of my Mac mini, when I learned that the store is down. I thought they usually updated Tuesdays, but who knows.
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Originally posted by andreas_g4:
I was just checking the order status of my Mac mini, when I learned that the store is down. I thought they usually updated Tuesdays, but who knows.
I noticed exactly the same thing: the order status tracking has been down for hours, but now suddenly it's redirecting to the main Apple Store.
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I'm hoping for updated iMacs myself, I'm planning to buy one in the next couple of weeks....
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G5 powebooks seem unlikely but possible given the recent HTML slip. We can only hope...
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It's back, New PBs (G4 still....)
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With a "scrolling touchpad": drag two fingers across the touchpad, and it scrolls. That's kinda nicer than uControl-style, IMHO.
What else?
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Sudden Motion Sensor to save your hard drive
* 1.5 / 1.67 Ghz G4
* cheaper
* 8x superdrive
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I appreciate the 512 MB RAM and the 5400 rpm drive. And AE standard, too. It's no G5, but nice.
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Originally posted by Mithras:
With a "scrolling touchpad": drag two fingers across the touchpad, and it scrolls. That's kinda nicer than uControl-style, IMHO.
Like SideTrack. Nice touch.
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...and you can now drive the 30" display with the 15 and 17 inch models! That's kinda cool
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Looks like a nice speed bump if you ask me... yah, no G5, but Apple basically told us that.
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This'll do until next year at MacWorld when 1.8 G5s are announced.
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Don't overlook the 8x SuperDrive.
Still, I'm glad I didn't wait. These are very nice, but I love my 15".
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meh. same ol' schiess! overpriced and still underpowered.
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Originally posted by i_rooster:
meh. same ol' schiess! overpriced and still underpowered.
i_rooster posts:
meh. same ol' schiess!
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Just in time for tax refund time.
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The 512MB RAM is a joke. Only 256mb soldered, with the single addt'l ram slot filled with another 256. This of course means if you get the standard 512 config and want to add additional memory yourself, you've gotta trash/sell the extra 256 chip.
Cheap move, Apple.
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Well Apple seems to be keeping us on our toes with an other than Tuesday announcement.
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Originally posted by Josh Reid:
The 512MB RAM is a joke. Only 256mb soldered, with the single addt'l ram slot filled with another 256. This of course means if you get the standard 512 config and want to add additional memory yourself, you've gotta trash/sell the extra 256 chip.
Cheap move, Apple.
People complain when there is 256 standard... and they complain when they add a 256 chip.
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Originally posted by Mithras:
With a "scrolling touchpad": drag two fingers across the touchpad, and it scrolls. That's kinda nicer than uControl-style, IMHO.
What else?
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Sudden Motion Sensor to save your hard drive
* 1.5 / 1.67 Ghz G4
* cheaper
* 8x superdrive
I still think Sidetrack is better than that. What about corner taps? Side tracking?
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Helps Protect Your Data
The new PowerBook G4 helps protect your valuable data. In the event of a drop, the new Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won�t scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage. When the module senses your PowerBook is level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
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Originally posted by Josh Reid:
The 512MB RAM is a joke. Only 256mb soldered, with the single addt'l ram slot filled with another 256. This of course means if you get the standard 512 config and want to add additional memory yourself, you've gotta trash/sell the extra 256 chip.
Cheap move, Apple.
uhh, standard is 512MB DDR333 SDRAM - 1 SO-DIMM. So, standard, one slot is open and you trash nothing. And now you can finally upgrade to 1GB relatively cheaply.
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Originally posted by brapper:
uhh, standard is 512MB DDR333 SDRAM - 1 SO-DIMM. So, standard, one slot is open and you trash nothing. And now you can finally upgrade to 1GB relatively cheaply.
Not in the 12" PB.
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Originally posted by macintologist:
Helps Protect Your Data
The new PowerBook G4 helps protect your valuable data. In the event of a drop, the new Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won�t scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage. When the module senses your PowerBook is level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
ya didn't ibm used to do this also? either way i think it'll do till the g5's ( )
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Originally posted by macintologist:
I still think Sidetrack is better than that. What about corner taps? Side tracking?
Side tracking? Is that anything like Side talkin'?
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Why, oh why, have they not increased the screen resolution? PC laptops have hit 1600x1200 and above! I've been waiting years.
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When they put laptop screen resolution to 1600x1200, they'll supply a magnifying glass in the box to read the text on the screen with.
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It'll be much easier if you just comply.
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Anyone else notice they're $200 cheaper?!!!
AND, the 5400 RPM HDD is default. The upgade is to a 100GB HDD. But the upgrade on the video card is now $100, so you don't really save on it (compared to the $50 HDD upgrade and the $50 video upgrade they used to have.)
They also have 8x +/- DVD SuperDrives. I'm guessing iMovie and iDVD fully support Plus media now.
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Originally posted by ajprice:
When they put laptop screen resolution to 1600x1200, they'll supply a magnifying glass in the box to read the text on the screen with.
Text ... that's what that is on my old man's 15" Dell laptop. I kept thinking it was fly turds and tried to clean 'em off - with little success, though.
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Originally posted by Fyre4ce:
Why, oh why, have they not increased the screen resolution? PC laptops have hit 1600x1200 and above! I've been waiting years.
Because they're not stupid morons, that's why. Ooh, why not 3000x2000 in a 15" laptop screen? Yay! more is better!
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The speed of the proc isn't exactly grand, but I do happen to think the other features are quite nifty. I'm progressively wishing more and more that someone would steal my insured 12 inch PowerBook I'm only joking though, I love the thing and she's been very good to me.
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They are out of their skulls not to make a g4 that is designed like teh pismo.
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I just ordered a loaded 15" SuperDrive through my employer! I waited patiently...
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Originally posted by ManOfSteal:
I just ordered a loaded 15" SuperDrive through my employer! I waited patiently...
cool, oh and you suck
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Originally posted by Mithras:
With a "scrolling touchpad": drag two fingers across the touchpad, and it scrolls. That's kinda nicer than uControl-style, IMHO.
What else?
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Sudden Motion Sensor to save your hard drive
* 1.5 / 1.67 Ghz G4
* cheaper
* 8x superdrive
what exactly does the sudden motion sensor do?
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Originally posted by Super Nova:
what exactly does the sudden motion sensor do?
Now every PowerBook G4 is equipped with Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor to help protect your most valuable asset: your data. The Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won�t scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
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Originally posted by ManOfSteal:
I just ordered a loaded 15" SuperDrive through my employer! I waited patiently...
Was it after 6:43am PST? Just wondering where I am in line...
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Originally posted by PurpleGiant:
Now every PowerBook G4 is equipped with Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor to help protect your most valuable asset: your data. The Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won�t scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
sweet, thanks man
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Originally posted by Superchicken:
I'm progressively wishing more and more that someone would steal my insured 12 inch PowerBook
Too bad you're only joking, I've been looking for a Powerbook to steal.
Either way I can't wait until I get a powerbook, I'm so excited. I haven't ordered one yet, I think I'll wait a little bit.
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