Tiger is due in "the first half of 2005", giving us a window of January to June, or MWSF to WWDC. I hope I'm wrong, but I really don't think Apple will intro G5 PBs for this xmas.
That said, you've got an excellent logical prediction that hadn't occured to me. Now that you said it, it seems obvious.
I wonder how many of us are Jonesing for the mythical G5 Powerbook? We should start a 12 step group.
As far as a timeline, the unrealistically optimistic announce date would be in September (MW Paris). More realistic is an announcement at MWSF. However, in recent years Apple has not tied all their announcements to expos and tradeshows, so when is really anyone's guess. All I know is that it will be on a Tuesday.
There's a PC Card slot on the Powerbooks, so if you really have such an aversion to cables, you can get a PC Card adapter for your flash memory. Like this one.
That should satisfy your needs without burdening my future Apple powerbook with a lot of crap I don't want.
Apple usually sells old stock and refurbs on it's "Special Deals" page (click the red tag that says SAVE on the front page).
However, in this case, since they ran out of G4 iMacs, I doubt we'll see any old stock when the new G5 iMac ships. It might be worthwhile to check the usual suspects, such as Small Dog Electronics for old stock, open boxes, refrubs and used computers. Small Dog has a pretty good customer service reputation. How do I know this? I'm their pimp.
If you clench your spincter any tighter, your brain is likely to come shooting out like a watermelon seed.
TOG v. Apple appears to be in limbo. The last mention I've found after searching is this one, an article at OSviews There is no mention of the litigation in Apple's May 6 10-Q. This leads me to believe that a settlement was reached with non-disclosure as part of the deal.
If this is the case, it tells us that TOG settled because (as the first article states) TOG has a lot to lose and it doesn't have a slam dunk case, for the reasons Shaitland gave you.
My advice to you, young AC, is to unclench and accept that there are many ambiguities in life and legal ambiguities in business.
This is why so many liberal arts majors contemplate law school sooner or later. It's one of the well paying careers for which a liberal arts education prepares you.
Gee, I looked all over the site and didn't see anything telling me I'd have to wait another time to order additional accesories.
Let me see if I can anticipate your next argument: If I'm going to spend THAT kind of money, I sure as hell EXPECT to have all the items I want to purchase on the same page.
In your cursory investigation of the Apple Store site, you seem to have overlooked the continue shopping button, which will allow you to purchase additional accessories.
I'm the customer, if I want it, deliver it or I'll go to someone else who can. I can't go anywhere else for hardware that will run OS X, so I'm stuck getting a 1-button mouse from Apple. I can go out and replace it for $20 with a multi-button mouse, which is trivial compared to the price of the system itself.
But the point is, I shouldn't fucking have to. I should be able to ask for and receive a mouse which has the features I want when I make the purchase. That's a scroll wheel and at least two buttons.
No, you're not a customer, obviously. If you bothered to check the Apple Store, you'd see that you can purchase Kennsington and Logitech multibutton mice.
So, take your ball and go home (or your cash to Dell). No one's stopping you.
I can understand (theoretically) that your friends have different priorities for their money, and maybe they really want a mac, but things keep coming up to prevent that purchase.
However, there are some good low cost options if you look into used or refurbed models. I especially like the factory refurbs on the Apple Store site. They come with full warranty for hundreds less than brand new. Sometimes Apple sells old stock through this channel, too. Click the special deals link on the front page.
Two things. Because of the current situation with the iMacs, I doubt there will be a lot of refurbs available just now. Also, used iMacs will probably command a premium until the new iMacs are out. However, once Apple unveils the new models, you'll probably find some sweet deals in the used market. If your friends aren't interested in buying used from a private party, there are reputable vendors that sell used, demo, open box, etc., such as Small Dog Electronics. Small Dog offers a 90 warranty on used equipment and have a solid reputation for customer service.
Anyway, when your friends are getting ready to buy, have them check the Apple site every morning for deals. They can go quick because there is so much pent up demand for some items.
I really doubt you'll ever spend $3000 on a computer, so you'll probably never get whatever the hell it is you want. =)
Seriously, you're not the target audience for a top of the line Apple computer, or anyone else's top of the line. That's fine. No need to spend that kind of money when you don't need it. Some jobs really require that sort of hardware, however. And $3000 is cheap for those jobs.
Maybe it's different strokes and like dat, but I actually find it easier to chord on the laptop. Give me a multibutton on the desktop (with a scroll wheel, natch), of course.
I don't like three button touchpads on PC laptops. They just feel awkward to me. Remapping doesn't change this much. Again, it's probably a function of what you're used to.
It took me about a week with the Powerbook to actually feel it was the superior solution, and now I prefer it to my desktop.
I think it's time you faced the fact that no one ever listens to you, whatever the topic. You have only yourself to blame, what with the time you tried to convince everyone that you had kidnapped Santa Claus and had him tied up in your trunk, or the time you claimed you climbed Mt. Everest during your summer vacation.
Oh, wait. I'm sorry. I had you confused with Darl McBride. My mistake.
When I'm at a cafe or where ever with my Tibook I usually have strangers approach me and ask about my computer. Most of the time they recognize it as an Apple right away. I always get a compliment on it.
I imagine that certain car and motorcycle owners get the same responses.
Apparently, Anonymous Cowards occassionally get laid and have teen age daughters. And for some reason this leaves them bitter about life.
Alternately, AC's never get laid and were rejected by girls in highschool, and thus are extremely bitter about teenage girls in general, popular ones (with mini iPods) in particular.
I really don't know. This is the first time I've spent trying to understand an anonymous coward.
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We had 4 bit graphics and WE LIKED IT THAT WAY!
=)
My god, are we becoming curmudgeons already?
"I am betting that my children will take it up the ass from the children of Nobuyuki Idei."
Shhhhhhh! We don't want those frikkin' Canadians to realize they're really just Americans.
It certainly wasn't "low end", or it might have sold better. IIRC it had similar price points to the G4 Towers at the time.
Tiger is due in "the first half of 2005", giving us a window of January to June, or MWSF to WWDC. I hope I'm wrong, but I really don't think Apple will intro G5 PBs for this xmas.
That said, you've got an excellent logical prediction that hadn't occured to me. Now that you said it, it seems obvious.
I wonder how many of us are Jonesing for the mythical G5 Powerbook? We should start a 12 step group.
As far as a timeline, the unrealistically optimistic announce date would be in September (MW Paris). More realistic is an announcement at MWSF. However, in recent years Apple has not tied all their announcements to expos and tradeshows, so when is really anyone's guess. All I know is that it will be on a Tuesday.
There's a PC Card slot on the Powerbooks, so if you really have such an aversion to cables, you can get a PC Card adapter for your flash memory. Like this one.
That should satisfy your needs without burdening my future Apple powerbook with a lot of crap I don't want.
Apple usually sells old stock and refurbs on it's "Special Deals" page (click the red tag that says SAVE on the front page).
However, in this case, since they ran out of G4 iMacs, I doubt we'll see any old stock when the new G5 iMac ships. It might be worthwhile to check the usual suspects, such as Small Dog Electronics for old stock, open boxes, refrubs and used computers. Small Dog has a pretty good customer service reputation. How do I know this? I'm their pimp.
The main reason is that Osbourne put a curse on Steve Jobs back in 1979.
If you clench your spincter any tighter, your brain is likely to come shooting out like a watermelon seed.
TOG v. Apple appears to be in limbo. The last mention I've found after searching is this one, an article at OSviews There is no mention of the litigation in Apple's May 6 10-Q. This leads me to believe that a settlement was reached with non-disclosure as part of the deal.
If this is the case, it tells us that TOG settled because (as the first article states) TOG has a lot to lose and it doesn't have a slam dunk case, for the reasons Shaitland gave you.
My advice to you, young AC, is to unclench and accept that there are many ambiguities in life and legal ambiguities in business.
I always wanted to be able to go up to my friend and zap him the latest albums I got
I think you want to hook up your iPod to a cattle prod, not a PPC.
Sticks and stones, tough guy.
I think I called it right when I first read you. You're a big spoiled baby.
This is why so many liberal arts majors contemplate law school sooner or later. It's one of the well paying careers for which a liberal arts education prepares you.
Gee, I looked all over the site and didn't see anything telling me I'd have to wait another time to order additional accesories.
Let me see if I can anticipate your next argument: If I'm going to spend THAT kind of money, I sure as hell EXPECT to have all the items I want to purchase on the same page.
In your cursory investigation of the Apple Store site, you seem to have overlooked the continue shopping button, which will allow you to purchase additional accessories.
Ergo, you're trolling.
I'm the customer, if I want it, deliver it or I'll go to someone else who can. I can't go anywhere else for hardware that will run OS X, so I'm stuck getting a 1-button mouse from Apple. I can go out and replace it for $20 with a multi-button mouse, which is trivial compared to the price of the system itself.
But the point is, I shouldn't fucking have to. I should be able to ask for and receive a mouse which has the features I want when I make the purchase. That's a scroll wheel and at least two buttons.
No, you're not a customer, obviously. If you bothered to check the Apple Store, you'd see that you can purchase Kennsington and Logitech multibutton mice.
So, take your ball and go home (or your cash to Dell). No one's stopping you.
5. Microsoft would use every last employee, dollar, and lawyer to destroy Apple if this were to pass.
I don't think they can afford to pull any more employees off of the "Destroy Linux Project".
I can understand (theoretically) that your friends have different priorities for their money, and maybe they really want a mac, but things keep coming up to prevent that purchase.
However, there are some good low cost options if you look into used or refurbed models. I especially like the factory refurbs on the Apple Store site. They come with full warranty for hundreds less than brand new. Sometimes Apple sells old stock through this channel, too. Click the special deals link on the front page.
Two things. Because of the current situation with the iMacs, I doubt there will be a lot of refurbs available just now. Also, used iMacs will probably command a premium until the new iMacs are out. However, once Apple unveils the new models, you'll probably find some sweet deals in the used market. If your friends aren't interested in buying used from a private party, there are reputable vendors that sell used, demo, open box, etc., such as Small Dog Electronics. Small Dog offers a 90 warranty on used equipment and have a solid reputation for customer service.
Anyway, when your friends are getting ready to buy, have them check the Apple site every morning for deals. They can go quick because there is so much pent up demand for some items.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
I really doubt you'll ever spend $3000 on a computer, so you'll probably never get whatever the hell it is you want. =)
Seriously, you're not the target audience for a top of the line Apple computer, or anyone else's top of the line. That's fine. No need to spend that kind of money when you don't need it. Some jobs really require that sort of hardware, however. And $3000 is cheap for those jobs.
I agree with your disagreement.
Maybe it's different strokes and like dat, but I actually find it easier to chord on the laptop. Give me a multibutton on the desktop (with a scroll wheel, natch), of course.
I don't like three button touchpads on PC laptops. They just feel awkward to me. Remapping doesn't change this much. Again, it's probably a function of what you're used to.
It took me about a week with the Powerbook to actually feel it was the superior solution, and now I prefer it to my desktop.
I think it's time you faced the fact that no one ever listens to you, whatever the topic. You have only yourself to blame, what with the time you tried to convince everyone that you had kidnapped Santa Claus and had him tied up in your trunk, or the time you claimed you climbed Mt. Everest during your summer vacation.
Oh, wait. I'm sorry. I had you confused with Darl McBride. My mistake.
When I'm at a cafe or where ever with my Tibook I usually have strangers approach me and ask about my computer. Most of the time they recognize it as an Apple right away. I always get a compliment on it.
I imagine that certain car and motorcycle owners get the same responses.
Apparently, Anonymous Cowards occassionally get laid and have teen age daughters. And for some reason this leaves them bitter about life.
Alternately, AC's never get laid and were rejected by girls in highschool, and thus are extremely bitter about teenage girls in general, popular ones (with mini iPods) in particular.
I really don't know. This is the first time I've spent trying to understand an anonymous coward.
I've heard tell of certain lawyers that work over 168 billable hours a week.
No, but he is supposedly an emotional cripple, parking in the handicap spaces at 1 Infiinite Loop.
I don't get the Wuthering Heights reference.