15.4 inch PowerBooks?

As long as the 15.4" PowerBook isn't any larger or weigh any more than the current generation 15.2" PowerBook I'll be first in line to buy one.

Originally posted by ryan
As long as the 15.4" PowerBook isn't any larger or weigh any more than the current generation 15.2" PowerBook I'll be first in line to buy one.

They may be 0.2" larger than the 15.2" PowerBooks.

Makes sense they would update the middle unit to prevent the middle from being perceived as the bottom of line unit.

It seems my boss told me I am REQUIRED to use a new Al17 when they come in. I politely agreed to heed his order. :)

Now I have to decide how to put the Ti15 on APE.

Rocketman

I ordered a TiBook 1ghz before macworld. I'm sure they will upgrade to firewire 800, airport extreme, DDR SDRAM, ATA/100, and built-in bluetooth. (based on the weak spots on the tech specs grid)

They might move to anodized aluminum....so at least I'll have a titanium machine: sounds cooler!


Apple, just release video ipod and I'll be happy.

I've been putting off buying a Powerbook because of the paint issues, but the 15.2" was ideal. I've assumed that they would update these just because it's odd to have a line of the same notebook being made out of different materials. Does anyone have any inside info *cough* arn (12" 17" PB call) on when these will be coming out? I would like to buy one so I can study instead of drool over Apple's website all the time :D . I'm hoping they will be released when the 17's start shipping and the current Titanium stock is reduced.

Originally posted by Rocketman
It seems my boss told me I am REQUIRED to use a new Al17 when they come in. I politely agreed to heed his order. :)

Where do you work and are they hiring?

I would guess that the 15.4" PB will be an aluminum, airport X, DDR, bluetooth version of the 15.2" pb. But then why didn't they announce those at the show, too?
I've said it before that I think the 15" is the best size, but I wouldn't buy one now because the aluminum is cooler and you've gotta think they're going to update them eventually. Oh yeah, and because I don't have two G's kicking around.

Originally posted by iSmell

Oh yeah, and because I don't have two G's kicking around.

Oh yeah, that's why I don't have a 17" Bluekeys. Or a dual processor Powermac, or 2GB or ram. Not being rich sucks, I'll have to put that on my to do list:

To do:
Predict Apple Future (x)
Buy gas for car (x)
Do homework (x, well almost)
Get rich ( )
Buy new junk (x)

I agree that the TiBook is the odd man out, but maybe Apple is playing it smart by first refreshing Tibook before Xmas to get some extra sales and then they drop the unexpected Mac World introduction of two droolworthy models to snag all those customers who where always waiting for a G4 ibook (Al12) or are in the need for a beast like the Al17. By keeping the Ti15 back, Apple may be hoping to force some sales of the Al17. This may bring in more profit and/or they may, frankly, be worried that such a large PB may be lusted after and get lots of good press, but may not sell. This way they wait to see the sales figures before releasing the Al15. Ask yourself, if the Al15 was avaiable with all the goodies of the Al17, would you buy the Al17? I love the Al17, but its a portable desktop not a portable, if you know what I mean. Just some thoughts...

The new 15.4" with the extra .2" will most likely accomadate the use of the same aspect ratio as the Aluminum 17" PowerBook. I'd also expect to see the 15" Aluminum to have everything the 17" notbook has other than the large screen, since 15" is large enough for many pro portable users.

0.2"??

who needs that?

to make room for larger speakers?

:o