Re:Someone's been spending too many dollars
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Misconception #553: The Intel C++ compiler costs money for hobbyists.
Fact: Intel distributes its C++ compiler for free under two conditions: compilation must be for non-commercial use and you don't get committed support. Given that these are 'hobbyists', then these are perfectly reasonable requirements. See http://www.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/ eng/compilers/clin/219856.htm.
Looking at apple's website, it appears that the ibooks now have the airport extreme built in, as opposed to as a separate card, just like the newer powerbooks.
From ibook specs page: old: Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card . .. new: Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme . ..
The $899 student model didn't include the airport extreme card (and only had a CD-ROM drive, it was a really bad deal for only $50 less). If apple is putting the airport onboard, they couldn't offer to not include it.
It looks like apple has simplified the line by adding all the extras on board. This explains the bluetooth throughout all of the models as well.
The one thing that really puzzles me about these new ibooks is the (rumored?) optical digital out port (see: http://www.apple.com/ibook/software.html) ". . . or connect a 5.1 surround sound system via optical digital out."
Interesting stuff. It looks to me like the ibook upgrade is quite a bit more than just a faster processor and more ram on the older mainboard.
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Misconception #553: The Intel C++ compiler costs money for hobbyists. Fact: Intel distributes its C++ compiler for free under two conditions: compilation must be for non-commercial use and you don't get committed support. Given that these are 'hobbyists', then these are perfectly reasonable requirements. See http://www.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/ eng/compilers/clin/219856.htm.
Looking at apple's website, it appears that the ibooks now have the airport extreme built in, as opposed to as a separate card, just like the newer powerbooks.
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From ibook specs page:
old: Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card . .
new: Built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme . .
The $899 student model didn't include the airport extreme card (and only had a CD-ROM drive, it was a really bad deal for only $50 less). If apple is putting the airport onboard, they couldn't offer to not include it.
It looks like apple has simplified the line by adding all the extras on board. This explains the bluetooth throughout all of the models as well.
The one thing that really puzzles me about these new ibooks is the (rumored?) optical digital out port (see: http://www.apple.com/ibook/software.html) ". . . or connect a 5.1 surround sound system via optical digital out."
Interesting stuff. It looks to me like the ibook upgrade is quite a bit more than just a faster processor and more ram on the older mainboard.