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12-01-2006, 09:56 AM
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usually, i'd hold off but I really can't see hardware problems for the iMacs, i think the refresh in november was partly in order to accomodate this switch, and in essence, the only thing that has changed in the hardware is an upgraded video card and a new cpu. This is really a mkIII version of the iMac model.
The MacBook Pro on the other hand .. i would wait for MkII of those ..
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12-01-2006, 10:24 AM
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It seems like they're using "standard" Intel hardware... so there's testing being done outside of the Apple R&D. That's what (maybe falsely) makes me think these might be good from the start.
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I'd agree that the hardware is less likely to be an issue, it's the software that might be a concern. Hopefully the developers have had plenty of warning. |
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12-01-2006, 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by lambs@Jan 12 2006, 10:42 AM
What worries me though is that there are some suggestions that Apple has 'rushed' these new models out up to 6 months ahead of original schedule......
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Are the suggestions from the same sources ranting about spyware in iTunes?
A standard technique is to deliberately extend the deivery date so that you look better by delivering early. Since OS X has been running on Intel for years I don't think these models have been "rushed". |
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12-01-2006, 11:23 AM
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unless you can't afford to go to the Gold Coast, ride the rides and be a thrill seeker there,
why buy a Mk1 Version of any Apple hardware these days. Just like the newest of the new Quicktime releases, hold your breath and wait. Maybe they'll change the name to something without Pro seeing it has slow Firewire?
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12-01-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by marc@Jan 12 2006, 08:21 AM
didn't SJ say that "all these Apple pro apps will have universal binaries by march" (the Logic box was shown on screen). I think he also may have said something about it being a non-paid update, but don't quote me on that.
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From the keynote, it would be a US$49 "cross-grade" for the Apple Pro-Apps. Pretty steep in my opinion.
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12-01-2006, 11:48 AM
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Are the suggestions from the same sources ranting about spyware in iTunes?
A standard technique is to deliberately extend the deivery date so that you look better by delivering early.* Since OS X has been running on Intel for years I don't think these models have been "rushed".
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In terms of the iTunes thing - no idea, first I've heard of it.
As to the other - it's a 'suggestion' that some have made elswhere, but it is something that must be taken into consideration by those of that have to commit substantial amounts of funds to equipment purchases. It's a whole different ball game to a one-off personal purchase. We have a large number of Mac's as our primary scientific systems and reliability is everything (as opposed to outright speed). Under those circumstances I'll take the cautious approach, thanks, including consideration of all the available information (appropriately weighted, of course).
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12-01-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by lambs@Jan 12 2006, 12:48 PM
but it is something that must be taken into consideration by those of that have to commit substantial amounts of funds to equipment purchases.
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That's just sensible business practice which I assume you would undertake even if the "suggestions" of being "rushed" weren't around. |
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12-01-2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by Graham@Jan 12 2006, 12:02 PM
That's just sensible business practice which I assume you would undertake even if the "suggestions" of being "rushed" weren't around.
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Even if they weren't I'd still be inclined to wait for MkII (subject to FY limitations - we have a couple of RevB iMacs in which case we might replace them with the Intel type and use them as a test bench). |
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12-01-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by lambs@Jan 12 2006, 01:17 PM
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The words that bring despair to workers everywhere :P
It basically comes down to that if you need your Mac for work then stick with a PowerPC but if it's a hobby machine then have fun with the Intel version. |
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12-01-2006, 02:23 PM
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64bit was wrong from the beginning.
intel made they right choice to aim at duel core chips, the future is more processors due to our increasingly multi-tasking world.
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13-01-2006, 09:24 AM
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Intel sounds like the way to go. Im only concerned about the hardware since most of the software I use is either open source or cheap.
is it just me or does 'MacBook Pro' sound tacky?
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13-01-2006, 02:52 PM
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hah, work is deciding to get a 17" intel imac for me for a workstation, time to see how it'll flail and fall over with compatibility issues if there'll be any....
if no problems? i may buy one for myself before april, but a 20"
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