On 4/9/02 "Andrew W. Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Worth keeping in mind that Moore's law is a general observation based on > Intel production. Not really a natural law, or applicable outside of > Intel, in my viewpoint. > Ooh hey, I could pretend to be really ignorant and start babbling about > the Megahertz Myth :)
Moore's law is applicable in terms of processing power increase (MIPS), but you are partly correct since PPC chip architectures are quite different from Intel's. On Powerbooks, from mid-1999 until now, G3/G4 CPU speeds have only gone from 400 mhz to 667 mhz. It gets much too technical to argue the point here but let's just say a 60% increase in CPU speeds over 3 years on closely related/integrated CPU architectures for low powered chips is a really MISERABLE performance. Extremely pathetic--and that cannot be overstated--or hidden by painted titanium, Aqua eye candy, or glossy white paint. But speed is not why I stay with my 2400--and now it looks like OS X is "playable". All-in-one SPEED IS what I'm going to want if I buy Ti. And since I got spoiled by 250-400% speed increases with G3 upgrades for my 2400, who wants to settle for a measly 60% on Ti? ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
