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One more G4 for the PowerBook?

Posted by pudge on from the so-there dept.

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. Google cache links by cache_automaton · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Google has some applicable cache hits.

    Apple - PowerBook G4
    Apple - G5 Processor

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    1. Re:Google cache links by cache_automaton · · Score: -1, Redundant

      I'm hardly a troll, thank you. I link to google caches for those of us who find merit in using a high-bandwith no-cookie site to view content.

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  2. MOD ABUSE ALERT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Why is any opinion that does not agree with Pudge's get modded down? Its a legimate post with facts.

  3. MODERATOR ABUSE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Why was this post modded down? WHY?

    This is simply another opinion. But becuase it doesn't agree with the Mac spin, it gets modded down. Thats very shameful.

  4. Re:Guaranteeing Apple speed/feature bumps by LoudMusic · · Score: 0, Redundant

    A friend of mine did that during the G3 to G4 Power Mac transition. I told him everyday for a month "don't do it, you'll only regret it". He bought the blue G3 and the next week they announced the G4.

    Apple is notorious for that. Perhaps people will begin to learn and not make the same mistakes. Or, 11 years later, maybe they won't (:

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  5. MOD ABUSE ALERT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Why was this post modded down? WHY?

    This is simply another opinion. But becuase it doesn't agree with the Mac spin, it gets modded down. Thats very shameful

  6. Re:What a troll post by BostonPilot · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Why are you booting it? Put it to sleep for goodness sake! Then it takes 2-3 seconds to be ready for use. Reboot it every 6 months when you upgrade the software!

  7. Um... by EaTiN+cOfFeE+bEaNs · · Score: 0, Redundant

    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.

    You could get one of these.

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