On 15/02/05 13:40, "Timothy Luoma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On Feb 15, 2005, at 1:33 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. Many think it >> will be >> at the World Wide Developer Conference in June. From what I've seen, >> Tiger >> is not ready for prime time yet. >> >> But, if you're not in a hurry and can wait until the beginning of >> July, then >> why not waiting? But then, at that time, rumors of a G5 PowerBook >> might be >> more persistent, so maybe you will want to wait in September to see if >> they >> are finally released. You see, you can always have a good reason to >> wait... > > Then again, I wouldn't recommend getting any .0 release of either > hardware (i.e. the first batch of G5 Powerbooks) or software (Tiger > version 0) unless you are comfortable sitting on the cutting edge. > > Me, I like a .2 release (i.e. Jaguar) for both hardware and software. > Sure there are exceptions, but by and large, those who are on the front > line end up doing the last little bit of real-life beta testing. > > TjL > That's a really good point, Tim. For example, I'm sure that, with some insight now, owners of Titanium PowerBooks are probably happy but maybe not as happy as they would want, as a few flaws started coming out quite a bit after they were initially introduced. I remember when the first generation was released. They were beautiful, with their almost pure Titanium casing. But then, stories about how the paint was peeling off started appearing and I've never wanted to get one at that time... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
