MACWORLD now...what new goodies will we see?

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: UlricT

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: UTmtnbiker
I think the appeal of both computers, the desktop and the laptop, is going to be if/when it's confirmed that dual boot is possible. At that time, I'll probably buy it.

if dual boot isnt possiable that IMO would be a huge mistake

There WILL be a workaround at least

there better be, 1/2 the hype about the hardware switch is from people that want to dual boot XP/OSX on the same machine

 

[UTmtnbiker]

Most likely, as the x86 developers version of OSX has been out and hackable for a while now.

However, hackable is not always elegant.

Originally posted by: UlricT

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: UTmtnbiker
I think the appeal of both computers, the desktop and the laptop, is going to be if/when it's confirmed that dual boot is possible. At that time, I'll probably buy it.

if dual boot isnt possiable that IMO would be a huge mistake

There WILL be a workaround at least

 

[Aves]

I have a 20" iMac in my cart right now but my wife would kick my ass for spending $2,000.

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: JS80
Steve Jobs is truly a visionary.

Steve Jobs is truly a figure head.

 

[slackerinabox]

One thing though - wasn't os X made as a 64 bit O.S.? Isn't Core Duo a 32bit processor? Is this a big deal? Otherwise a 17" lcd system that's sleek, comes with a dual core processor and an O.S. that should be faster/more stable than any windows xp rig + the promise of professional level apps such as FCP not available on a p.c. all for $1,299? Sign me up!

 

[RossMAN]

What changed with the iMac?

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: UTmtnbiker
I think the appeal of both computers, the desktop and the laptop, is going to be if/when it's confirmed that dual boot is possible. At that time, I'll probably buy it.

I would be very, very surprised if dual boot wasn't possible. When asked about this when the move to Intel was first announced Apple replied w/some vague answer of OS X will only work on Macs blah, blah, blah. They didn't say "no, dual boot is not possible" and of course they weren't going to say, "Yes, please put Windows on your Mac."


Lethal

 

[Looney]

I've gotta say, those Powerbooks do look sweet (the specs).

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

macintosh isn't dependent on the resolution. the screens always feel bigger than they are

 

[speg]

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

 

[toekramp]

Originally posted by: HN
i don't see anything about the FM receiver at the store. anyone spotted it?

Nano or Video Only

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

macintosh isn't dependent on the resolution. the screens always feel bigger than they are

waht to clarifyy that, in my expirence they feel the same as a pc does at the same res

 

[GTaudiophile]

Where is the Intel-Powered Mac MINI for $499?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: JS80
Steve Jobs is truly a visionary.

Steve Jobs is truly a figure head.

a figure head is someone who does nothing. by all accounts, steve jobs is involved in everything. he is the exact opposite of a figure head.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

my brothers lappy and my friend jojs lappy both run 1920x1200 on a 15.4 in widescreen lappy and it looks/works/functions amazingly especially when watching videos

it games fine also, tho that wont be an issue for a mac

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

my brothers lappy and my friend jojs lappy both run 1920x1200 on a 15.4 in widescreen lappy and it looks/works/functions amazingly especially when watching videos

it games fine also, tho that wont be an issue for a mac

I consider myself having great vision, and i love the 1920x1200 on the laptop... i love having 2 browsers opened side by side. But on a 15", that would be stretching it. The text would just be much too small imo.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: JS80
Steve Jobs is truly a visionary.

Steve Jobs is truly a figure head.

a figure head is someone who does nothing. by all accounts, steve jobs is involved in everything. he is the exact opposite of a figure head.

Exactly... I've read some interesting articles - some apple employees hate him - he has his hands in EVERYTHING... He's the prototypical visionary if you ask me. Like apple or hate them, just give Steve Jobs credit for being a ballsy, driven fellow. Remember, he was booted off of the board from the company he founded and then fought his way back to the top. He wants to take apple from 2% market share to 7% in A YEAR. That's ballsy if you ask me.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Anyone know where to download these new Apple/Intel TV spots?

 

[Nocturnal]

No iPod shuffle.

 

[ElFenix]

$1799 for macbook pro at the education store

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

my brothers lappy and my friend jojs lappy both run 1920x1200 on a 15.4 in widescreen lappy and it looks/works/functions amazingly especially when watching videos

it games fine also, tho that wont be an issue for a mac

I consider myself having great vision, and i love the 1920x1200 on the laptop... i love having 2 browsers opened side by side. But on a 15", that would be stretching it. The text would just be much too small imo.

to each his own i guess, i run 1600x1200 on 17in CRTs if they will do it a decent refresh rate

 

[digitalsm]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

my brothers lappy and my friend jojs lappy both run 1920x1200 on a 15.4 in widescreen lappy and it looks/works/functions amazingly especially when watching videos

it games fine also, tho that wont be an issue for a mac

Most consumers do NOT want 1920x1200 on a 15", thats why. 1920x1200 is great for the Dell 24" monitor, not so great on a 15" screen.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: digitalsm

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Anubis
whats with the stupid 1440x900 resolution on them?

the Dell 15.4 in screens run 1920x1200

Hell no. 1920x1200 on a 15" would SUCK. I have 1920x1200 on a 17" and it's perfect, any smaller and it SUCKS.

my brothers lappy and my friend jojs lappy both run 1920x1200 on a 15.4 in widescreen lappy and it looks/works/functions amazingly especially when watching videos

it games fine also, tho that wont be an issue for a mac

Most consumers do NOT want 1920x1200 on a 15", thats why. 1920x1200 is great for the Dell 24" monitor, not so great on a 15" screen.

yes but i am a super geek and i demand huge resolutions

 

[HN]

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: HN
i don't see anything about the FM receiver at the store. anyone spotted it?

Nano or Video Only

thank you.

stuck with a mini for the time being though :frown: