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Macs actually don't upgrade processors as fast, but your point obviously remains the same. Also, since Mac makes many up-and-coming technologies standard, they do last a long time.

As for heat, it's not bad. Never really used Windows laptops on my lap, so I can't compare. But it's not nearly as bad as my PowerBook G3.

As for battery, it is true. Subject to many factors, which is why Apple gets 5. By turning down my brightness right now, I add 30 minutes of battery life. Same thing if you are using AirPort, or Bluetooth, or powering something through USB or FireWire ports. But yes, 3 hours is common.

Intel's mobile line is much much better than the PPC line, which is where the rumors are coming from. But the G5 can run cool enough to go into a notebook, they announced the chip a couple months ago. Doubt we'll see it, but IBM has one.

It's up to you, when you want to get one, get one. I don't think Apple is going to radically redesign the PB line like they did when they switched to the G4. If you get a PowerBook, you'll love it. If you can hold out using Windows for another 6 months until the switch, then do so. I'd recommend getting it as soon as you can. Why? Because the second you get the PB in your hands you'll throw your PC into a dumpster and start saving for a G5 :D Then you can have both, a PPC and Intel Mac.

Just be wary of when Apple releases new products. MacWorld New York in July and MacWorld San Fran in Feb are the big ones. They have the keynote, announce a OS upgrade and Mac geeks go more crazy than gamers before E3. They also usually upgrade some product lines. Same thing when they drop a product in price, like put the iMacs on sale, it means they're announcing new ones.

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Do you think anything real big Powerbook wise is coming in Feb.?

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Really depends what they do this month. New developer release of OS X 10.4.3 is listing changes for "unnamed PowerBook and PowerMac" models, as well as retailers saying they have lower-than-usual inventory of the models. Long story short, new PowerMacs and Powerbooks are coming this month (along with video iPods).

Major changes, and then Feb is less likely, it'll be the consumer model line's turn. Minor changes, and it's possible.

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Alright, that's good to know. Feb. would be right around the time I'll be likely to be buying. I just don't want to buy something and then find out a better one came out just a couple weeks later.

Do you really think Video iPods are on the way? I figured it might be coming before the Nano, but after the Nano, something makes me think Apple doesn't see Video as something many people want or will use in their iPod. Also, recent comments from Apple regarding the Cingular ROKR phone also give me doubts. Particularly Apple's comments recently: I see increases in battery life, a design change, and increased capacity as likely changes, but I don't see video capable iPods happening yet. Of course, I'm no predictor of the future.

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New smaller HDs have been announced (smaller size).

Retailers have ordered smaller quantities of iPods in preparation.

Apple has been in talks with major recording companies to license content for a video iPod due this fall.

All signs point to... yes.

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2,299 for the 15 inch Powerbook??? Yikes. Id better start saving now.

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$2,099 with a student discount.

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Seirously? Cool.

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I don't think there'll be a drastic design change. The traditional white iPod is a cultural icon as are the earbuds. The only design changes would be smaller, thinner, and/or more/less curvy. And maybe a different button layout.

Could the PowerBook design change? I don't know, what could possibly look better than the current titanium look? Certainly not the plastic colors they used when the iMacs and iBooks appeared.

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Agreed. One of the main reasons (and I know it's not a good one) that I'm seriously considering a Mac is that all the comparable Windows PCs are ugly to me. That, and all the higher performance ones seem to be much heavier than the Powerbook's 5.5 pound weight.

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Apple to hold special event next week:

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10...vent/index.php

And the pieces of the puzzle start falling into place ;)

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G5 laptops and G6 desktops. Looks my waiting has finally paid off.

*brushes hands together in an accomplished manner*

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If they can get the powerbook to work well with a G5, that would make my decision a lot easier. As long as it doesn't jack up the price a ton.

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They won't. It would cost too much to implement a G5 into a laptop for the year or so it'll last before they do it all again with the intel chips.

Plus, this event is for the video iPod. Adding a G5 PowerBook would distract from that, which is the main event.

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I'm still trying to decide on whether to go with a G5 desktop or a G4 laptop. The portable factor just seems really attractive to me right now. And in another year I'll be transferring out from my junior college to a standard school which makes the laptop even more ideal. Then again, it takes me a while to save up that much money, and for a bit less, I could get a G5 iMac, I'd like to get something with a lot of power since I wouldn't be getting another one for 4-5 years unless I become wealthy.

I wonder what Kramer would do?