Apple Goes Intel !!!!! WOW

macEfan · macEfan #1 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 12:20 AM

As probally all of you know, apple is switching to intel.

Do you think that that will make the computers less expensive?

Rumor has it that IBM couldn't produce enough chips on demand and apple couldn't ship as many imac g4's as were ordered. !

Anyway, I bet apple switched because they couldn't get the G5 processor into a laptop

BTW, already 2,000,000 copies of Tiger have been sold.

menace3054 · menace3054 #2 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 12:20 AM

theres like 3 posts with 100 replies right under this one.. most are glad/some are mad, and im sure it has a lot to do with the fact that a 3.0 ghz g5 was promised and not delivered, and that a g5 laptop was unrealistic

i wish they made one

macEfan · macEfan #3 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 12:27 AM

Well, i guess 2.7ghz is not bad.

I wish they stuck with IBM.

rman · rman #4 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 09:02 AM

I don't think Apple will lower their prices because running the Intel vhip will not make them cheaper. Remember that OS X will only run on an Apple product. Some Apple will be placing must likely the same stuff they are using now, except they will include an Intel processor.

Cloudane · Cloudane #5 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 10:11 AM

The idea of a Mac that can dual-boot Windows is starting to grow on me, despite seeming like a bad idea at first. I for one would do that sometimes (I develop in Microsoft Access at work so it'd be useful there) but would always go back to OS X as that's the OS it was designed for and it's sooo much nicer to use.

rman · rman #6 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 11:18 AM

I don't think Apple would let their system dual boot with windows. What make the Apple environment better (IMO), is how tightly coupled the hardware and the software is.

Cloudane · Cloudane #7 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 11:24 AM

I saw a quote somewhere from an interview just after the keynote where the Mac rep said they'd allow Windows to boot on Intel Macs, but not allow OSX to boot on Wintel machines. If I see it again I'll post it...

rman · rman #8 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 11:48 AM

Interesting, so if you don't like OS X. Then you can get an Apple to run windows.

Cloudane · Cloudane #9 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 12:58 PM

http://onebutan.com/Apple_on_x86_FAQ

Quote:

What about Windows on these fancy pants X86 Macs?
Again, no solid plans, but there is a good chance that Microsoft will continue to develop Virtual PC, and that it will be much faster on X86 hardware. Microsoft likes to sell Windows licenses, so no worries here.
Quote: After Jobs' presentation, Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller addressed the issue of running Windows on Macs, saying there are no plans to sell or support Windows on an Intel-based Mac. "That doesn't preclude someone from running it on a Mac. They probably will," he said. "We won't do anything to preclude that."

Murlyn · Murlyn #10 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 01:01 PM

Here's a good article concerning what you are talking about:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1824781,00.asp

menace3054 · menace3054 #11 (**permalink**)

06-07-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloudane

I saw a quote somewhere from an interview just after the keynote where the Mac rep said they'd allow Windows to boot on Intel Macs, but not allow OSX to boot on Wintel machines. If I see it again I'll post it...

msft said they'd allow osx to boot on wintel, but wouldnt support it

rman #4 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	06-07-2005, 09:02 AM I don't think Apple will lower their prices because running the Intel vhip will not make them cheaper. Remember that OS X will only run on an Apple product. Some Apple will be placing must likely the same stuff they are using now, except they will include an Intel processor. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
	QUOTE Thanks

rman #6 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	06-07-2005, 11:18 AM I don't think Apple would let their system dual boot with windows. What make the Apple environment better (IMO), is how tightly coupled the hardware and the software is. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
	QUOTE Thanks

rman #8 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	06-07-2005, 11:48 AM Interesting, so if you don't like OS X. Then you can get an Apple to run windows. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
	QUOTE Thanks

Murlyn #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2003 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 4,905 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM OS 10.5.2	06-07-2005, 01:01 PM Here's a good article concerning what you are talking about: http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1824781,00.asp ---> Join the Mac-Forums Folding team: use 37954 as your team number. View Mac-Forums Folding team statistics (More Info) Don't forget to use the User Reputation System
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[How To] Macintosh Keyboard Short Cuts	hype.it	Switcher Hangout	25	06-09-2009 09:53 PM
Scared for my iBooks sake!	X Im just meE o	Apple Notebooks	27	12-19-2005 11:41 AM
Apple confirmed to move to x86 with Intel!	livatlantis	Apple Rumors and Reports	206	06-08-2005 09:24 PM
Dvorak: Apple to go Intel within 18 Months	schweb	Apple Rumors and Reports	48	04-03-2005 06:04 PM
Apple Stock	WilliS	Schweb's Lounge	4	10-15-2004 01:13 AM

Apple Goes Intel !!!!! WOW

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

macEfan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the world Posts: 1,110 Mac Specs: Powermac g4 400mhz, 10gb, 256mb ram, OS9	06-07-2005, 12:20 AM As probally all of you know, apple is switching to intel. Do you think that that will make the computers less expensive? Rumor has it that IBM couldn't produce enough chips on demand and apple couldn't ship as many imac g4's as were ordered. ! Anyway, I bet apple switched because they couldn't get the G5 processor into a laptop BTW, already 2,000,000 copies of Tiger have been sold.
	QUOTE Thanks

menace3054 #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-07-2005, 12:20 AM theres like 3 posts with 100 replies right under this one.. most are glad/some are mad, and im sure it has a lot to do with the fact that a 3.0 ghz g5 was promised and not delivered, and that a g5 laptop was unrealistic i wish they made one
	QUOTE Thanks

Cloudane #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-07-2005, 10:11 AM The idea of a Mac that can dual-boot Windows is starting to grow on me, despite seeming like a bad idea at first. I for one would do that sometimes (I develop in Microsoft Access at work so it'd be useful there) but would always go back to OS X as that's the OS it was designed for and it's sooo much nicer to use.
	QUOTE Thanks

Cloudane #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-07-2005, 11:24 AM I saw a quote somewhere from an interview just after the keynote where the Mac rep said they'd allow Windows to boot on Intel Macs, but not allow OSX to boot on Wintel machines. If I see it again I'll post it...
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)