Building a G5 PowerBook could be an aesthetic challenge for Apple. The G5 chip tends to consume more power and produce more heat than the G4. Hotter, more power-hungry chips tend to require a thicker, more spacious chassis and larger, higher-capacity batteries--all of which might lead to a more portly PowerBook.
But, analysts say, versions of the 970FX technically already fit into the power envelope needed for Apple to offer a mid- to full-size laptop in the 5-7 pound range. At the moment, two of its three PowerBook G4 portables weigh in at over 5 pounds.
Aiding portability, IBM has also added a power-management feature to the PowerPC 970FX. Called PowerTune, it can cut the chip's clock speed, therefore lowering its voltage, in order to save on power.
Therefore, a 1.8GHz PowerPC 970FX would be a good choice--it would top the current G4 processor--but power management might still be an issue in some other ways.
The 1.8GHz chip "might be 35 watts or something like that. There are plenty of 35-watt [notebook] processors out there. The big problem is you want to get average power [consumption] to be a lot lower. That relies to a large degree on software management," Glaskowsky said. "If I had to pick a reason why it hasn't shown up yet... I'd say it's [Apple power management] software."
Still, not everyone believes that the Power PC 970FX makes a great notebook chip.
"Right now, from IBM's perspective, the [PowerPC] 970 is a pretty competitive part, but they definitely lack a low-power version," said Kevin Krewell, editor-in-chief of the Microprocessor Report, in San Jose, Calif. "The question is, can you get it low enough--25 watts to 35 watts--in order to get it into something sleek enough for Apple?"
To arrive at the right mix of frequency and performance, Krewell suggests that IBM and Apple might need to consider creating a new G4-G5 hybrid instead of delivering a low-power 970.
"The best route would be to develop a new [processor] core that's somewhere between the G5 and the G4," Krewell said, "But that's a significant design undertaking... and it's a limited-size market. A redesigned core might be attractive for future multicore processors" for desktops and servers as well, he said.
Apple could also adopt a multicore G4 derivative from Freescale Semiconductor Inc., once the chip arm of Motorola Inc., for its portables, Krewell said.
"That's still a 2006 thing... and it's designed for the network world," he said. "It would require some modifications. But it's doable."
Representatives from Apple and IBM declined to comment for this story. A Freescale spokesman did not return a call.
Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the fact that an Apple representative returned a phone call to eWEEK.com but declined to comment.
If he hadn't leveraged any WalMart code or graphics he wouldn't have any problems. He could still do the site if he were to build a look alike from scratch. Some of the graphics he used were Wal-Mart property, and even in parody the use of their graphics would not be legally protected.
I've been comming to the same conclusion. And you missed a few things.
Gaeta plotted the jump that carried Boomer and Crashdown's Raptor to Kobol. Boomer shouts something about "Damn you Gaeta!" when the jump lands too close to the planet. Clearly he played a role in Boomer finding the lost colony. And right after Boomer left, the cylons found it.
Gaeta has been an assistant to Baltar's cylon detector project. If Gaeta is a cylon it would make sense that he would want to monitor the progress Baltar is making. I often wonder why Baltar's Six wants a working detector (it's not for outing Boomer. We already passed that oportunity) but when Gaeta bailed out Baltar we can assume other cylon interests for a working detector.
the cylons are all so busy fucking each other over, I think there will be a cylon civil war at some point.
She was Karving her initials on the moose with the sharpened end of an interspace toothbrush given to her by Svenge- her brother-in-law- an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian movies: "The Hot Hands of and Oslo Dentist," "Fillings of Passion," and "The Huge Molars of Horst Nordfink"...
Singers suround themselves with other singers. Actors surround themselves with other actors. A person in any trade is going to seek the feedback of others within their profession before seeking the opinion of outsiders.
"Hey, I'm going to medical school to learn to ACT!" "I have 20 years experience as a chef, and I want a job as a reporter." "I work at Jiffy Lube, and I wanna write video games"
Gamers develop games for other gamers and they know what they want. And it isn't "Deer hunter".
If we are supposed to be offended at the expense of throwing an event of this nature in light of the tsunami, where are the voices calling for the MPAA to cancel the Academy Awards? The inaguration costs a fraction of what is spent on the Oscars. Take all of that money and send it to Asia, and I'll be impressed.
If it could make another dog for Fry then I won't have to feel like crap every time I see that Futurama episode. You know the one. Where the dog spends it's whole life waiting for Fry to come home, and there's the song, and... *snif*
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Dual core PowerPC G5 on the way, not Intel.
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... I'd say it's [Apple power management] software."
... and it's a limited-size market. A redesigned core might be attractive for future multicore processors" for desktops and servers as well, he said.
... and it's designed for the network world," he said. "It would require some modifications. But it's doable."
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1823282,00.a
Analysts: Dual-Core PowerPC G5s Due for Apple
Building a G5 PowerBook could be an aesthetic challenge for Apple. The G5 chip tends to consume more power and produce more heat than the G4. Hotter, more power-hungry chips tend to require a thicker, more spacious chassis and larger, higher-capacity batteries--all of which might lead to a more portly PowerBook.
But, analysts say, versions of the 970FX technically already fit into the power envelope needed for Apple to offer a mid- to full-size laptop in the 5-7 pound range. At the moment, two of its three PowerBook G4 portables weigh in at over 5 pounds.
Aiding portability, IBM has also added a power-management feature to the PowerPC 970FX. Called PowerTune, it can cut the chip's clock speed, therefore lowering its voltage, in order to save on power.
Therefore, a 1.8GHz PowerPC 970FX would be a good choice--it would top the current G4 processor--but power management might still be an issue in some other ways.
The 1.8GHz chip "might be 35 watts or something like that. There are plenty of 35-watt [notebook] processors out there. The big problem is you want to get average power [consumption] to be a lot lower. That relies to a large degree on software management," Glaskowsky said. "If I had to pick a reason why it hasn't shown up yet
Still, not everyone believes that the Power PC 970FX makes a great notebook chip.
"Right now, from IBM's perspective, the [PowerPC] 970 is a pretty competitive part, but they definitely lack a low-power version," said Kevin Krewell, editor-in-chief of the Microprocessor Report, in San Jose, Calif. "The question is, can you get it low enough--25 watts to 35 watts--in order to get it into something sleek enough for Apple?"
To arrive at the right mix of frequency and performance, Krewell suggests that IBM and Apple might need to consider creating a new G4-G5 hybrid instead of delivering a low-power 970.
"The best route would be to develop a new [processor] core that's somewhere between the G5 and the G4," Krewell said, "But that's a significant design undertaking
Apple could also adopt a multicore G4 derivative from Freescale Semiconductor Inc., once the chip arm of Motorola Inc., for its portables, Krewell said.
"That's still a 2006 thing
Representatives from Apple and IBM declined to comment for this story. A Freescale spokesman did not return a call.
Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the fact that an Apple representative returned a phone call to eWEEK.com but declined to comment.
I was so used to hearing the theme music they use in the UK, it will be wierd hearing the one on Sci-Fi.
:D
Or, um, my friend says he was used to that music.
Whatever he means by that
Did it look cool?
Did anyone get pictures?
...or try modulating the primary deflector.
Good reading.
If he hadn't leveraged any WalMart code or graphics he wouldn't have any problems. He could still do the site if he were to build a look alike from scratch. Some of the graphics he used were Wal-Mart property, and even in parody the use of their graphics would not be legally protected.
... before it becomes a Microsoft 'feature'.
At $10 a ticket, that pretty much covers it. But how do you get everyone to watch it?
After all, we will be protected from the gamma burst by all of the ash when Yellowstone super-erupts.
I've been comming to the same conclusion. And you missed a few things.
Gaeta plotted the jump that carried Boomer and Crashdown's Raptor to Kobol. Boomer shouts something about "Damn you Gaeta!" when the jump lands too close to the planet. Clearly he played a role in Boomer finding the lost colony. And right after Boomer left, the cylons found it.
Gaeta has been an assistant to Baltar's cylon detector project. If Gaeta is a cylon it would make sense that he would want to monitor the progress Baltar is making. I often wonder why Baltar's Six wants a working detector (it's not for outing Boomer. We already passed that oportunity) but when Gaeta bailed out Baltar we can assume other cylon interests for a working detector.
the cylons are all so busy fucking each other over, I think there will be a cylon civil war at some point.
... that let's me disable April Fools day stories.
Jumpin Jesus on a Pogo Stick. there's been at least 10 April Fools Day stories.
There is not one legit news story on the front page. If I wanted to read Fark I would have gone there.
Editors, take your medicine and back away from the keyboards.
/. April fools day begins.
Employee 1: "That's usually caused by a Syndrome"
Then they should name it St. Helens, because it's only a matter of time before it blows.
No, relli!
She was Karving her initials on the moose with the sharpened end of an interspace toothbrush given to her by Svenge- her brother-in-law- an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian movies: "The Hot Hands of and Oslo Dentist," "Fillings of Passion," and "The Huge Molars of Horst Nordfink"...
There will be a "Special Extended Director's Service Pack" on DVD.
I found this more interesting -t rek
http://vegastrike.sourceforge.net/gallery/vega
...instead of answering his Slashdot interview!
Such a public display of procrastination!
Or Solo.
Or Chewie.
At least he never used "The Starkiller Kid", from an early draft of The Star Wars.
Singers suround themselves with other singers. Actors surround themselves with other actors. A person in any trade is going to seek the feedback of others within their profession before seeking the opinion of outsiders.
"Hey, I'm going to medical school to learn to ACT!"
"I have 20 years experience as a chef, and I want a job as a reporter."
"I work at Jiffy Lube, and I wanna write video games"
Gamers develop games for other gamers and they know what they want. And it isn't "Deer hunter".
If we are supposed to be offended at the expense of throwing an event of this nature in light of the tsunami, where are the voices calling for the MPAA to cancel the Academy Awards? The inaguration costs a fraction of what is spent on the Oscars. Take all of that money and send it to Asia, and I'll be impressed.
If it could make another dog for Fry then I won't have to feel like crap every time I see that Futurama episode. You know the one. Where the dog spends it's whole life waiting for Fry to come home, and there's the song, and... *snif*
JUST PRINT ANOTHER FUCKING DOG, OK!?!
Do not trust the mekkab robot.
Pushing is the answer
Humans must be pushed
They must go down the stairs
You have been protected.