Ah yes! This is true. It was the low end items that were supposed to be the first to be released wtih the Intel processor.
Steven Marek makes an astute observation in the news articles we're discussing. The G4 chips are meant to cover orders through 2008. I think the caveat that Apple is under no obligation to purchase any is the rub that makes you scratch your head. After all, no one EVER thought that Apple would have Intel chips inside. I suggest we all just wait for more breaking news. But in the mean time, I have high confidence that their current AppleCare policies will be more than adequately cared for. I'm getting my new iBook next week.
As you said, there will be lots of follow-on work and warranty, and post warranty work that has to be done, but typically that's contracted out to allow the new corporate culture to be fully focused on the new model, product, direction... I wouldn't suggest that Apple would STAY with PPC chipsets, but that there are other uses for this chipset that transcend through 2008, and perhaps beyond.
Other than the imperious business methods of Intel, I have nothing against them. However, it seems that AMD would be a better match for Apple, since they're the underestimated underdog, and their company has an exuberent and energized attitude. Isn't that what makes Apple so unique, really??? If things don't work out with Intel, I could see Jobs hugging Hector Ruiz on stage at the WWDC 2006.
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Ah yes! This is true. It was the low end items that were supposed to be the first to be released wtih the Intel processor.
Steven Marek makes an astute observation in the news articles we're discussing. The G4 chips are meant to cover orders through 2008. I think the caveat that Apple is under no obligation to purchase any is the rub that makes you scratch your head. After all, no one EVER thought that Apple would have Intel chips inside. I suggest we all just wait for more breaking news. But in the mean time, I have high confidence that their current AppleCare policies will be more than adequately cared for. I'm getting my new iBook next week.
~Chaschl~
As you said, there will be lots of follow-on work and warranty, and post warranty work that has to be done, but typically that's contracted out to allow the new corporate culture to be fully focused on the new model, product, direction... I wouldn't suggest that Apple would STAY with PPC chipsets, but that there are other uses for this chipset that transcend through 2008, and perhaps beyond.
Other than the imperious business methods of Intel, I have nothing against them. However, it seems that AMD would be a better match for Apple, since they're the underestimated underdog, and their company has an exuberent and energized attitude. Isn't that what makes Apple so unique, really??? If things don't work out with Intel, I could see Jobs hugging Hector Ruiz on stage at the WWDC 2006.
Chaschl~