On Oct 9, 2009, at 10:07 PM, Dan wrote: > > At 12:52 AM -0400 10/10/2009, Dan wrote: >> At 11:19 PM -0400 10/9/2009, Richard Gerome wrote: >>> >>> Isn't it true that the G5 was way too hot for the laptop??? >> >> The PowerPC 970 (what Apple called the "G5") was physically too big, >> too hot, and sucked too much power. > > After I replied, I remembered seeing a great mock-up of a thick > PowerBook G5. > > A picture is worth a thousand words! > > <http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/5214434888822866.jpg?0.10789654212925404 > > > > > And the whole article: > <http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/03/ibm-to-use-strained-silicon-to-produce-powerbook-g5 > > > > > LOL > > - Dan.
Love it! (Secretly... I'd want one!) ;-) But why stop there... A G5 with that tiny display? Let's scale it up for a 23 inch LCD! Then you could add a compartment for a few personal items and a change of clothes. Add a couple of wheels and a slide out handle and you have the perfect computer for that quick, overnight business trip!!! Amanda - Yes, I'm awake way too early! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
