Apple Updates iBook Line With G4 Processor

Kyro writes "Apple today upgraded their iBook notebook range across the board to G4 processors, Airport Extreme, bluetooth, USB 2.0, and slot-loading combo drives. All models ship with Mac OS X 10.3, and the 12" model gets a 800Mhz G4 while the 14" models get a choice of 933Mhz or 1Ghz. Prices largely remain the same as the old G3 versions." Mwongozi adds "Although not announced on the front page, the Apple Store was updated just a few minutes ago to show the new iBook."

Comments

Needless to say...

[am46n]

Needless to say, they had the G4 iBooks ready to go, but held off announcing them until my 15" AlBook had arrived.

G3 support?

[metatruk]

How much longer can we see OS X support for the last generation of iBooks with G3 processors? The current version of OS X 10.3 (Panther) does not support the beige G3 model.

Re:G3 support?

[OccSub]

I know! I mean, this company is a flock of ravenous vultures... just forcing those people who just bought their brand new Power Macs only 6 f**king years ago to upgrade, just to run the latest OS! I mean, if Microsoft ever dropped support for my 90MHz Pentium in Longhorn, I'd be so ticked, I'd have to slit my own wrists and cry, on my bed, in the dark.

Re:End of the G3

[Helevius]

"Just got myself a 12' PowerBook, oh well."

A 12 foot PowerBook? I'd be upset too.

Helevius

The 7 stages of grief for highly effective people

[teamhasnoi]

I just got a 15" PB a few weeks ago, and am just had a "Oh no..." moment when I saw this story.

Shock: "What? G4s in the IBOOKS?
Denial: "This must be some poorly researched article on /."
Bargaining: "Maybe I can return my powerbook and get an iBook..."
Fear: "What if Apple won't let me return it because its a build to order??"
Anger: "Those SOBs KNEW and didn't tell me before I spent all that money!"
Despair: "Now my Powerbook will have no resale value when I have to eBay it for the new G5 laptops!!"
Acceptance: "Wait a minute - this this Powerbook kicks ass! The girls want to be with me, the guys want to be me, and I consistently get benchmarks higher than a dual 1 ghz G4 Powermac. The Airport Extreme rules, the battery life is lengthy, it runs nice and warm and winter is coming! I guess I did ok..."

Fast forward one year. "The G5 laptops are OUT?!?...."

Re:Does it really matter anymore?

[presearch]

I was going to get an Audi TT then I found out I could get a
Kia Rio for less than 10 grand! They both go 75mph which is as
fast as you can go anywhere anyway. Audi is charging over
3 times as much!

Audi, as a quality automobile company, is dying.

Re:End of the G3

[troc]

The pixels are THIIIIS BIIIG (holds hands wide apart)

Troc

Re:Dont

[gUmbi]

I'm not a student you insensitive clod!

Re:I was looking at some laptops today

[nehril]

yeah, 800mhz G4, student-proof construction and 6 hr battery life for $1000 is such a turn-off.

however, if they raise the price to $2000and cut the battery life in half, perhaps you will be more impressed.

p.s.
... and finally Unix-based ...

what rock have you been living under? ibooks have run osx since day one... YEARS ago.

Malcolm X?

[Anonymous Coward]

What's up with the Malcolm X references? The 10.3 box is black with a silver X (a la movie) and the OS is called Panther...

Re:Dont

[Gorbag]

I'm an insensitive clod, you insensitive clod!

Re:The 7 stages of grief for highly effective peop

[Vengie]

If you're an apple user, chances are good the girls *AND* the guys want to be with you.

O:-)

hehehe

Re:End of the G3

[Anonymous Coward]

who's idea was " and ' anyway? Perhaps we should make use of other interesting symbols on our keyboard:

2 # ago, I was driving with a speed of 60 & along the highway for about 200 `. It is nice to own a car with 300 }. Suddenly i heard a sound which must be over 70 ~ loud. Someone signalled i should slow down or i would get a fine of $ 50.

Re:Wow.

[dlosey]

This time I actually let out an entirely involuntary orgasmic moan at my desk.

Sorry I just ... can't.... .. resist.

Did you tell the secretary she can get out from under your desk and go back to hers?

;)

For some reason my first reaction is:

[mcc]

"It comes in YARDS?"
"..."
"I'm getting one."

Re:Dont

[BlackBolt]

Also there's a pretty nice discount for government employees (federal, state and local).

I'm "technically" a federal government employee (for the next 3-5 years with good behavior). I make license plates and package Microsoft products, but I can't find a discount structure that applies to *me*. What should I do? And would it be possible for some kind soul to hide an iBook in a cake and hand-deliver it to me?

Also, I *may* be eligible for the student discount. I'm learning a trade in here, but I can't really give more details.

If you bought a G3 iBook a week ago ....

[2muchcoffeeman]

... like I nearly did, how ticked off are you?

Re:Reality Check

[Ohreally_factor]

You need to get your own TV show. Call it "The Frugal Yuppie". =)