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So Apple finally made the Big Switch?
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Posted by: BooRadley
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/ptech/...reut/index.html
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MacBook Pro
Apple also introduced new computers based on Intel Corp. chips, the first to result from its decision to switch from IBM PowerPC chips it had used for years.
Jobs said the company's new line of iMac computers would come in the same shape and sizes as the existing G5 line of iMacs, with starting prices at $1,299.
The new Apple computers are based on Intel Core Duo microchips and are set to begin shipping on Tuesday, with the entire Macintosh line moving to Intel chips this year, the company said. It also introduced a new high-end laptop called the MacBook Pro that will replace its PowerBook series, starting in February at prices beginning at $1,999.
"The new iMac is two to three times faster than the iMac G5," Jobs said in a speech introducing a range of new products that also included a remote control with FM radio capabilities for its iPod music player.
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I guess I'm glad I haven't bought one (I have a loaner from work). I don't imagine that G5 compatibility with new software will be very high.
Posted by: Ion Silverbolt
I think it was a good move on apple's part though. A lot more flexability on the x86 platform.
Now it really would be interesting if they released their OS into the consumer market. But so far that's just rumor.
Posted by: BooRadley
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Originally Posted by Ion Silverbolt
Now it really would be interesting if they released their OS into the consumer market. But so far that's just rumor.
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There is a developer release of Mac OS for x86, and has been for years. It's not available to the public, but they wouldn't have the project if they didn't have designs on using it.
Posted by: FadedMaster
I wouldn't mind the MacOS being released publicly for x86 systems. I've always been somewhat fond of the OS. Dunno why though.
Posted by: Bishop
It may have something to do with how when the first time you use it you realize that this is what a U/I should have been all along?
Posted by: FadedMaster
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It may have something to do with how when the first time you use it you realize that this is what a U/I should have been all along?
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Probably, but I also liked the Windows 3.1 interface. Haha. Dunno why I liked that either. But yeah, the MacOS U/I is excellent. Although, my experience with the MacOSX hasn't been just. I've been stuck using it on our school computers, which they thought updating to OSX would fix the slowness issues. Well, it only made things worse. On machines with 128MB of RAM and 300Mhz processors... haha.
Posted by: BooRadley
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Originally Posted by FadedMaster
which they thought updating to OSX would fix the slowness issues
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Whoops!
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