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Yes, I was right on one count, we got new G5’s today (but my new Powerbook sources were wrong). My quick thoughts:

The new enclosures are cool, retro type looking cases, that I’d dig owning. They meld with the brushed metal look of the apps. (now if only they sold a brushed metal display…)

Frank is right about the Dual 2GHz machines helping Apple sell more high end machines (hopefully increasing APPL’s profits in the short term).

The conversation at Slashdot about the new machines in interesting to say the least.

The new Apple Powercheesegrater 9000 guarantees to grate cheese 9.7x faster than any Intel lookalike. Gastronomically impress your friends with freshly grated parmesan, romano or limburger cheese by simply moving a cheese block along the front (or back!) of the Powercheesegrater case. The groundbreaking 64-bit G5 CPU gently heats your cheese while you continue to grate. This computer simply gives the greatest grate imaginable — all from the folks who brought you the original Macintosh computer. Call 1-800-MY-APPLE today for more information, or to place an order.

– by Jon Abbott

Please check all power connections and restart your computer. If you are still experiencing trouble with your Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field please contact Apple and marketers will be on hand to help you with any problems you may be having.

– quantaman in response to another post

Mac arguments through the years:

1994: Your peecees suck so bad because they’re soooo slow. Our CPU benchmarks kick your butts. We are the speed kings!

1999: So what if your peecee CPUs are faster than ours. It’s not about speed, it’s about quality. Speed is totally irrelevant. You’re all just speed whores.

2004: Your peecees suck so bad because they’re soooo slow. Our CPU benchmarks kick your butts. We are the speed kings!

– Waffle Iron

And lastly, Scoble was right back in December and I applaud his congratulations to Apple… mighty surprising since he took the blue pill.