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Apple Ships 17-inch PowerBook

Posted by pudge on from the wooo dept.

spathi writes "After a long wait, Apple has finally started shipping the 17" PowerBook. This thread over on the MacNN Forums shows a few people have received their tracking numbers. It seems Apple hit it's deadline of 7-10 weeks after all"

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  1. Now I can see them for myself... by inblosam · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I was waiting until our University store got one in to look at, now I will have to be on the lookout. I could handle a big laptop like this. The thickness is still 1", so just a bit wider in 2 directions. I had my laptop for a study group and another guy came in with a brand new Compaq laptop. It must have been 3 times as thick!

    I would assume that for most people the majority of their laptop use is in 1-2 places, so carrying it around is a matter of putting it in some bag, walking it to the car/bus/etc., and then setting up in the next place. This is a nice option, having such a big screen.

    They didn't say the 17"-er was everyone, they just say you have more of a choice. But then again, everyone should have one. Way to go Apple.

  2. Is it possible? by xdfgf · · Score: 5, Interesting

    That the delay was caused by Apple putting the 7457 in them which does 1ghz with 512k L2 cache with less power? I know the 57 isnt in production yet but Apple and other big buyers have had samples for some time. So could Apple have put the squeeze on Moto for early chips and that was the cause of the delay? Not to mention the few 17" in stores are display models only and cant be turned on. Were the ones at Macworld working? anyone know the details?
    Bueller?

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    OMG BIG PENIS ATE MY SOUP
  3. Oh, you mean, "Apple ships the Mini Me laptop" by weave · · Score: 5, Interesting
    I bought a 12" PB and have used it extensively in many places in Delaware, Phoenix, and on flights in between. I'm really amazed at how well the Apple ad for these things have worked. People that I don't know, and others that I do know but don't have Macs, have remarked to me "Oh, I see you got the Yao version."

    Remarks that are a dream of a markeeter. Not only brand awareness, but retention and recall of the ad too... (remains to be seen if it actually drives people to buy the things though...)

  4. Re:Of course... by EddydaSquige · · Score: 4, Interesting

    A friend of mine traded his order for the 17", opting for the 12" after he finally played with the one 17" they have on display at the SoHo store (it's in the window people, just ask). I asked about it and he replied "you mean the lunch tray?". The thing is really too damn big.