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Archives => 2003 => Topic started by: Bill on July 24, 2003, 04:11:58 PM

Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Bill on July 24, 2003, 04:11:58 PM
Here comes the oldie but goodie question again. biggrin.gif

Should one wait for the new PBs to come out or get one now (perhaps wait till the new ones pop up and get a lower price on the present ones) that still has the dual boot capabilities?

There are S0ooooo many rumors/speculations floating around about when the new ones will be out and what will be under their hoods.!.

The present PBs do need improvements but everything always need improvements.
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Paddy on July 24, 2003, 04:45:32 PM
Ah...the eternal question...

http://macintosh.fryke.com/cgi-bin/ikonboa...t=ST&f=10&t=155

No timeline, but my guess is we'll see some updates in the fall, at the latest, in that the updates tend to occur ever 6 months or so, and the last bunch were already 6 months ago - and the 15" Ti is a bit overdue for an update in fact (10 months since last speed bump?) - so who knows.

Waiting a couple of months probably won't hurt, to see what turns up.

More:

http://macintosh.fryke.com/cgi-bin/ikonboa...t=ST&f=10&t=150

But it's all speculation, as we all know too well!
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: kelly on July 24, 2003, 08:06:29 PM
Never buy. Always wait. smile.gif
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: ljocampo on July 24, 2003, 11:31:44 PM
Bill:

After years of being screwed by Apple's marketing, I've learned never too buy a Mac in July, August, oe September.   dry.gif
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: dakota on July 24, 2003, 11:58:50 PM
Doesn't pay to wait - every time you buy one, a new one comes out.  You can never be ahead of the game!
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: RHPConsult on July 25, 2003, 01:50:11 AM
OTOH

Buying today's latest and greatest just after it becomes yesterday's faded bouquet certainly opens-up some good bargains . . . if you time it right.  biggrin.gif
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Dreambird on July 25, 2003, 03:09:01 AM
Dick has a good point on that one... that's how I got a great deal on this lovely little Pismo of mine...  wub.gif

I cannot complain...  laugh.gif
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Spartacus on July 25, 2003, 07:20:53 AM
Wait! Definitely.

New PowerBooks are on the way. They'll probably be released in September.
Apple's machine identification numbers indicate that there will be two new 12" and two new 17" models. And of  course the 15" PB is due for an upgrade.

And even if you decide to go for one of the current models you'll probably get a much better deal.
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Bill on July 25, 2003, 01:23:12 PM
Catching folks speculating more and more on when the new PBs coming out will/should be September also Spartacus.
Title: Powerbooks?
Post by: Bill on August 01, 2003, 12:23:48 AM
Read that the new PB 15" will have a 15.4" from the 15.2" somewhere.
Have no idea where though.
Not sure if I like that.?.