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    Intel-Based Macs to be released on 666?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by RZetlin, Dec 6, 2005.

  1. RZetlin

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    RZetlin, Dec 6, 2005
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    Is it just me or does the article mention nothing about the Intel Powerbook? ;)
     
    cy007, Dec 6, 2005
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    Reports are indicating that the first of Apple's Intel macs will be delivered at MacWorld San Francisco, considering that the Yonah processor is being announced around the same time.
     
    Ih8AMD, Dec 16, 2005
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    I would suspect that Intel powered notebooks would be hitting the shevles a little bit earlier than that, but if its official, then I guess it has to go!
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Dec 16, 2005
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    *shrug* Apple never claimed to be releasing the new processor line this January that was just consumer speculation.
     
    FriggenJ, Dec 17, 2005
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    Well, being an Mac lover and user for many many years, I think it's still the best prosumer computer in the world. It's beautifully engineered and designed. I loved the powerbooks and I have had 4 powerbooks since 1992. I recently upgraded to the HD PB15 with everything thrown in. I was going to wait for the intel powerbook but unfortunately my old Powerbook Silver 12 died a few weeks earlier and I use my Powerbook virtually everywhere, everyday, 24/7, 365 days a year. Therefore, the wait for repair is impossible. Therefore, I ordered the new Powerbook from Apple Store and got it in a week. I had to say, version 3/4 of Powerbook Silver is much much better than the original version (which I had and died). Overall performance is virtually double. However, having read the intel report about dual core processor and I felt frustrated that I bought the new powerbook so earlier, though not disappointed. I doubt that Apple will release the new powerbook that early in Jan 06 because that will kill their existing stock of powerbooks. June is more realistic but I guess it would be around Easter time... that will give time for the remaining powerbooks to sell while not keeping the investor and fans waiting too long.
     
    Powerfreak, Dec 27, 2005
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  7. xAMDvsIntelx

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    I wouldn't gripe too much over it - Apple is going to support the Power PC way into the future and will be compatible with new software through X-Code (although this will slow down performance quite a bit). Also - All PBs have that "timeless" look, so no one can tell if you've got a 5 year old PB or a brand new one :p
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 3, 2006
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