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One more G4 for the PowerBook?

PurdueGraphicsMan writes "Much as we'd love to see the next PowerBook revision include a processor evolution to the mighty G5, we know it's not that simple. The Register provides some sound reasoning (and boatloads of model numbers and voltage specs) as to why we'll probably see a 1.5GHz G4 PowerBook before any G5 PowerBooks materialize." I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package while other people can't even get it in a PC tower. Oh, and I don't want to burn my lap.

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  1. Relax, Pudge. by grub · · Score: 3, Funny


    It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package [...] and I don't want to burn my lap.

    Not to worry, the Viagra they spam isn't contraindicated against the "Grow your Willy 4 Inches in 4 Days" stuff.

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  2. I hear ya... by Chuck+Bucket · · Score: 4, Funny
    It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package

    Ummm...am I on the wrong website?

    CB

    1. Re:I hear ya... by PseudoThink · · Score: 4, Funny

      Right we site...Pudge only feels guilty because he'll need that extra power to run his Windows emulator at even a marginal speed.

  3. I know what you mean... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package...

    Yeah, it is far more satisfying having that much power in a large package in that general region.

  4. Guilt? by heironymouscoward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not exactly the state of mind of most people when they purchase that ultra-compact incredibly powerful new machine using the PHP's lost credit card. I hate to ask this, but what kind of terrible Freudian traumas did you suffer as a child?

    Mother: Pudge, are you surfing in there?
    Pudge: Yes, mom, now leave me alone?
    Mother: Two-hand surfing, Pudge! And stay away from newsnet!
    Pudge: Grrrr... mumble. Thank god for peer-to-...
    Mother: And no Kazaa either!
    Pudge: Damn!

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  5. Too easy... by ryanvm · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package

    Don't you mean, "on a small package"?

  6. Too hot for Sweden? by Stack_13 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well, I hope that they sell the low-power version of the laptop in the Swedish market.

  7. Guaranteeing Apple speed/feature bumps by merlyn · · Score: 5, Funny
    Of course, it had to happen. Within two weeks or so of almost every Apple purchase I've made over the past 11 years, Apple has announced a much better unit for less money.

    And I just bought the 1.25Ghz AlBook, last week.

    I'm thinking of starting to take up a fund, to help me buy any existing technology that people want upgraded. Then, it'll be a matter of two weeks and, ta-da, new tech is now available!

  8. Re:Flamebait by Tsiangkun · · Score: 5, Funny

    It only takes one mouse button to open the terminal. --Tsiangkun

  9. asbestos? by Peartree · · Score: 3, Funny

    You just need to buy yourself a pair of asbestos pants :)

  10. Hypocrite! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package...

    You know you want it.

  11. Re:Another Article Troll from Pudge by netglen · · Score: 4, Funny

    >> And, speaking of humour...my prof's PowerBook core dumped yesterday as he was lecturing

    Hello Basher, welcome to Nethack! You are a lawful human Knight.
    You see here a apple.
    There is an apple here;eat it? [ynq] (n)
    The apple was delicious; core dumped.

  12. Re:Heat Issue? by Patrik_AKA_RedX · · Score: 4, Funny

    They solved it. Now they include an asbestos underpants with every laptop.

  13. how to mod an article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package while other people can't even get it in a PC tower.

    How do I mod an article as a troll?

  14. Ok, there's the setup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package
    Ok, our straightman has given the setup line. Punchline deliverers, please form a queue...
  15. Re:This won't be the last notebook G4 by misterpies · · Score: 4, Funny


    >>I have no doubt a 1Ghz G4 iBook would satisfy the computing needs of a liberal arts college student.

    The computing _needs_ of a liberal arts student could be satisfied by a typewriter. The only reason a student needs a powerbook is as a babe magnet, which means they're really only necessary for geeks.

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  16. What about liquid cooled ? by bmajik · · Score: 4, Funny

    I mean.. lets say it didn't _have_ to be water..

    i dont know about you but it seems like i've always got more extra "coolant" that my body is urging me to get rid of.. and this laptop is running to hot... and it's already sitting in my lap..

    if some sort of interface were made to allow for human releif and laptop cooling... the problem could be solved.

    (and there may be a spin-off use for this .. interface)

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  17. On a related note....... by Ride-My-Rocket · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package while other people can't even get it in a PC tower.

    I'll be sure to think about what you said -- and then laugh -- while I'm playing Half-Life 2.

    1. Re:On a related note....... by li99sh79 · · Score: 3, Funny
      I'll be sure to think about what you said -- and then laugh -- while I'm playing Half-Life 2.

      I guess the question then becomes which will we see first, HL2 or a G5 Powerbook?

      -sam

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  18. Arrogant Americans by blixel · · Score: 3, Funny

    a little competition from Motorola can only be good for us consumers!

    What about non us consumers? You self centered americans are always thinking about yourselves.

  19. Re:This won't be the last notebook G4 by pvera · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you want a babe magnet, get a 12" iBook G4. Girls find it irresistible. Buy a Powerbook and all you will attract is going to be nerds. Why do you think the iBook looks like a chiclet?

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  20. Re:Need the G5 by Octagon+Most · · Score: 4, Funny

    There is no "right out of the box and use it without learning".

    Except for NippleOS.

  21. Oh, please by Temsi · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't want a G5 on my lap anyway. It'd make me feel guilty, having that much power in a small package while other people can't even get it in a PC tower.

    How do I mod an original post as Flamebait?

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  22. Re:This won't be the last notebook G4 by jo_ham · · Score: 4, Funny

    ^ mod this guy up.

    My iBook attracts more girls than a Justin Timberlake vs Brad Pitt naked jelly wrestling contest.

    I have to fend them off with pointy sticks.

  23. Prototype G5 Powerbook by rwurth · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think that this guy had a prototype G5 Powerbook