The <a href="http://www.apple.com" target="_blank">www.apple.com</a> countdown to MWSF02 is a big deal to me and to most of us here. I think that the key to knowing whats next is to know what is possible at a CONSUMER price. Apple says beyond the rumor sites, right? Well, what if I have something to say that is beyond these sites because these sites may have simply lost the plot.
Apple has made no mention of a professional piece of hardware that will be "Eye Catching, Powerful, or User Friendly." apple has made that reference only to an unknown consumer product. Being realistic and an optimist though I would say that Apple will indeed release a G5 at MWSF02 simply becuase I believe it is time for a processor change even if this processor is not the real 8500 G5 it will be FAST.
The iMac is sure to be redone. I personally think that this new iMac will be more revolutionary than the first iMac but less revolutionary than the original Macintosh. My idea of a totally amazing iMac is one that really is the digital hub. I have no clue as to what design this new iMac will take on but I have a feeling that it will be reminiscent of the G4 Cube. Apple would not waste so much R&D on the Cube only to have it never show up again in any way, even if it is the color or the no fan idea. I expect Apple to ship the new iMac bundled with an iPod for maybe a small added fee, further empahsizing the digital hub idea. Gamecube compatible? This would shove the PC argument of gaming being bad on a Mac right in a PC users face. I think Nintendo is a perfect match for Apple in this kind of partnership too, both very similar companies.
Apple will likely introduce a new digital device of some kind that may even be what the hype is all about. This device and the new TBA products are only known to probably a little less than 200 people in the world (maybe mastergateing) thus the total secrecy. Maybe the product is so great that nobody that knows about it would dare tell because of backlash? Apple will surely surprise us in just four short days (or long days) with the intention of "Blowing us away" going "Beyond the rumor sites" and "Being big even for their standards."
My guesses.
Powermac G5 1.2 1.4 dual 1.6
iMac G4, Superdrive included in high end, LCD, bundled device, Gamecube compatible.
Apple has made no mention of a professional piece of hardware that will be "Eye Catching, Powerful, or User Friendly." apple has made that reference only to an unknown consumer product. Being realistic and an optimist though I would say that Apple will indeed release a G5 at MWSF02 simply becuase I believe it is time for a processor change even if this processor is not the real 8500 G5 it will be FAST.
The iMac is sure to be redone. I personally think that this new iMac will be more revolutionary than the first iMac but less revolutionary than the original Macintosh. My idea of a totally amazing iMac is one that really is the digital hub. I have no clue as to what design this new iMac will take on but I have a feeling that it will be reminiscent of the G4 Cube. Apple would not waste so much R&D on the Cube only to have it never show up again in any way, even if it is the color or the no fan idea. I expect Apple to ship the new iMac bundled with an iPod for maybe a small added fee, further empahsizing the digital hub idea. Gamecube compatible? This would shove the PC argument of gaming being bad on a Mac right in a PC users face. I think Nintendo is a perfect match for Apple in this kind of partnership too, both very similar companies.
Apple will likely introduce a new digital device of some kind that may even be what the hype is all about. This device and the new TBA products are only known to probably a little less than 200 people in the world (maybe mastergateing) thus the total secrecy. Maybe the product is so great that nobody that knows about it would dare tell because of backlash? Apple will surely surprise us in just four short days (or long days) with the intention of "Blowing us away" going "Beyond the rumor sites" and "Being big even for their standards."
My guesses.
Powermac G5 1.2 1.4 dual 1.6
iMac G4, Superdrive included in high end, LCD, bundled device, Gamecube compatible.
