Apple introduces new iBooks at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · October 19th, 2004, 07:37 PM

Apple has introduced 3 new iBooks, all G4 powered. One new 12 inch, 1.2GHz G4 iBook, $999 and two 14 inch, 1.33GHz iBooks, $1299 and $1499. the only real difference in the 14 inch iBooks is the SuperDrive.

David Bermejo · October 19th, 2004, 09:22 PM

Yeah I know, I saw that. I just sold my 800 MHz iBook and got me a 1 Ghz eMac.

Chris Korrow · October 21st, 2004, 10:37 AM

Hey Jeff,
What do you think about these for working FCP4 & a FW drive in the field?
Chris

Jeff Donald · October 22nd, 2004, 01:26 PM

It would work if you loaded it up on ram, at least 1GB. The screens a little small for my taste, but again, workable.

Duane Martin · October 23rd, 2004, 05:03 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Korrow : What do you think about these for working FCP4 & a FW drive in the field? -->>>

Chris, because the Video chip in the new iBooks (Radeon 9200) is not currently listed as supporting Apple's next generation CoreVideo or current Motion, I would caution that these iBooks might not be supported by the next version of FCP. Pure speculation, maybe irrelevant to your needs, but perhaps something to consider.

Jeff Donald · October 23rd, 2004, 06:30 PM

You may be right Duane, but it would be a big mistake on Apple's part if iBooks couldn't run the latest (meaning next version) version of FCP. iBooks are becoming a staple on campuses. Not being able to run FCP would hurt.

Chris Korrow · October 28th, 2004, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the reponse.

My needs for right now is just to have someting to capture on, check footage & do rough edits. I'd hate to fork out the money for a PBook for just a dozen or so real uses a year. The key here of course is the "right now" part.

I'd rather upgrade to a G5 at some point, but how would a PBook 1.5Ghz be for a main editing system? If i went for a PBook I'd like to get more use out of it. Right now I'm running an EMac 1Ghz and it works fine, for what I'm doing, though as Jeff stated earier, I'd like to have a little more screen real estate.

Thanks again,
Chris

October 19th, 2004, 07:37 PM	#1
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Apple introduces new iBooks Apple has introduced 3 new iBooks, all G4 powered. One new 12 inch, 1.2GHz G4 iBook, $999 and two 14 inch, 1.33GHz iBooks, $1299 and $1499. the only real difference in the 14 inch iBooks is the SuperDrive. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 22nd, 2004, 01:26 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	It would work if you loaded it up on ram, at least 1GB. The screens a little small for my taste, but again, workable. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 23rd, 2004, 05:03 PM	#5
Duane Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 41	<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Korrow : What do you think about these for working FCP4 & a FW drive in the field? -->>> Chris, because the Video chip in the new iBooks (Radeon 9200) is not currently listed as supporting Apple's next generation CoreVideo or current Motion, I would caution that these iBooks might not be supported by the next version of FCP. Pure speculation, maybe irrelevant to your needs, but perhaps something to consider. __________________ Duane E. Martin Earth to Sky Productions Apple Certified Trainer - FCP

October 23rd, 2004, 06:30 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	You may be right Duane, but it would be a big mistake on Apple's part if iBooks couldn't run the latest (meaning next version) version of FCP. iBooks are becoming a staple on campuses. Not being able to run FCP would hurt. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 19th, 2004, 09:22 PM	#2
David Bermejo Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 36	Yeah I know, I saw that. I just sold my 800 MHz iBook and got me a 1 Ghz eMac.

October 21st, 2004, 10:37 AM	#3
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	Hey Jeff, What do you think about these for working FCP4 & a FW drive in the field? Chris

October 28th, 2004, 05:57 PM	#7
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	Thanks for the reponse. My needs for right now is just to have someting to capture on, check footage & do rough edits. I'd hate to fork out the money for a PBook for just a dozen or so real uses a year. The key here of course is the "right now" part. I'd rather upgrade to a G5 at some point, but how would a PBook 1.5Ghz be for a main editing system? If i went for a PBook I'd like to get more use out of it. Right now I'm running an EMac 1Ghz and it works fine, for what I'm doing, though as Jeff stated earier, I'd like to have a little more screen real estate. Thanks again, Chris