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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.
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.
Pudge, keep the editorializing to yourself, okay? This is supposed to be a news site, not an editorial soapbox for your uninformed drivel.
If you want to talk about power, there are many benchmarks showing the G5 being beaten by various PC offerings, so shut it up.
Imagine a Beowolf cluster of these things!
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No, there is no need for the G5...you should have been educated by Apple to know about the "Megahertz Myth."
Can you say, "Hypocrisy?"
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And now watch as I get slammed with a "-1 Offtopic." Grumble...
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Stay tuned for new sig...
It's no secret that the G4 Powerbooks have screen problems. I have had problems with uneven brightness on 2 powerbooks, one had been repaired (but it came back again), and I traded it for a brand new one and the problem appeared on it as well. Don't forget the white spot problems that have happened in the past as well.
A lot of people on Apple's Support Message Boards have been complaining about the same thing, and have gone through many repairs and exchanges, yet the problem is still prevalent. A lot of people agree it could be a heat dissipation problem causing the screen to heat up unevenly. If that's the case, having a G5 in there is not going to help, unless they completely re-think the design.
Besides, the G4 at 1GHz is plenty of power for what most people do. If you are a serious video producer or graphic designer, you should be using a G5 tower with a nice large screen, not a laptop.
You won't have to wait long.
Too bad the memory leaks in IE 6 and svchost.exe will have the machine locked up solid in 6 days.
I'll buy that 1.25Ghz Apple for 10 cents on the dollar.