PowerBook - How long will the PB be supported?

VeritasCCT · VeritasCCT #1 (**permalink**)

02-14-2006, 12:54 PM

Just about to swicth, but still trying to decide. How long will apple support the software and everything else that is involved with Powerbook? Thanks

randomfactor · randomfactor #2 (**permalink**)

02-14-2006, 01:14 PM

the powerbook will be supported for quite some time I should think as it runs on PowerPC processor like the PowerMac G5 and a lot of big companies and businesses still use and will use the Powermac G5 into the near future so I don't see Apple just dropping everything PB when the MacBook Pro is on general sale.

coach_z · coach_z #3 (**permalink**)

02-14-2006, 05:22 PM

my guess is 4-6 years
-chris

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #4 (**permalink**)

02-14-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by coach_z

my guess is 4-6 years
-chris

I feel this is accurate and in which by this time you will probably want a new computer any way, so if you want the powrbook now.. buy it.

thelox714 · thelox714 #5 (**permalink**)

02-14-2006, 06:50 PM

just because the crappy macbook pros are out.. doesnt mean that they will drop support on pbs. just get the applecare and you'll be fine

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Member Since: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 37	02-14-2006, 12:54 PM Just about to swicth, but still trying to decide. How long will apple support the software and everything else that is involved with Powerbook? Thanks
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