On 2003-01-07 13:41, "Jared Ryan Bland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> PowerMac: Low ends will be replaced with the Moto 7457 chip (1.0 and 1.2) High > end(s) replaced with IBM PPC 970 chip (1.4 and (1.6) ) Euh, the PPC970 isn't even available yet. From IBM's web site: "Sampling is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2003 with production expected in the second half of 2003." > Powerbook: They'd be crazy not go for the PPC 970. It has less wattage drain > and higher clock speeds. Prices and noise would decrease considerable (up to > $200 maybe at most) The PowerBook has been revised a short while back. It's not up for a change, yet. > iMac: 1Ghz and 17" models will go down to mid-end or even take the whole line. > iBook: No change > Xserve: Dual 1.25 (7455) or Dual 1.4 (7457) > ADC LCD Lineup: 17" $799, 19" $1099, 21" $1999. 23" HD $2999 > All LCDs will be Cinema format (Widescreen). > Steve is also likely to integrate a "2Go" version of OS X into the iPod > or a new DLD (Digital Lifestyle Device). He'd be a fool to do so. Mac OS X is a desktop OS. The handheld market is divided between Palm OS and Windows CE. If Apple are to release a handheld, it better run one of those two (hint: not Windows CE), or it'll be doomed from the start. > iPod price likely to drop $50 if no new features are introduced. > Classic iMac possibly to be discontinued or have severe price drop. > > Hey all you Macophiles out there. Concur or contradict. Make changes > to my statement, or make your own. Your choice, just let your opinions > and feelings be heard :-) Well, reading your list of predictions did inspire a question: how long do you think the keynote is going to last, three days? ;-) ,xtG .tsooJ -- Joost van de Griek http://www.jvdg.net/ -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
