This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac
and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)
I agree with the "Hello" message implying a game-changing innovation.
The first time around it was the passing of the torch from the Apple II to the Macintosh.
Next with the iMac representing a ground-up reimagination of what a computer is.
I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer.
My Macs are working machines, so I'm especially hopeful for a big performance makeover.
"I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer."
I wouldn't get worked up about it or assume anything because if there's nothing "game changing" you're gonna be sorely disappointed over something of your own making.
This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac
and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)
And hello was how Mac was introduced. It's just a marketing term. Mac is saying hello again. New Macs across the board, probably. New iMac or not here is not the point.
Yes it is a just a marketing term. But one that was used exactly twice. Once for the original revolutionary Macintosh in 1984, and one for the completely redesigned and forward thinking iMac in 1998, which redefined the personal computer yet again. Using it to introduce some spec bumps and port replacements is really a misuse of such an iconic marketing term. Hopefully that's not the case.
This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac
and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)
And hello was how Mac was introduced. It's just a marketing term. Mac is saying hello again. New Macs across the board, probably. New iMac or not here is not the point.
Yes it is a just a marketing term. But one that was used exactly twice. Once for the original revolutionary Macintosh in 1984, and one for the completely redesigned and forward thinking iMac in 1998, which redefined the personal computer yet again. Using it to introduce some spec bumps and port replacements is really a misuse of such an iconic marketing term. Hopefully that's not the case.
"Hopefully that's not the case."
Agreed. But at the same time I'm not getting my hopes or expectations up either.
Has anyone compared the Mac Pro’s finish to the iPhone 7’s? Are they the same, or at least similar?
Same I'd say.
From memory, I don't think it's as shiny. I doubt the polishing method shown in the video for the iPhone 7 is practical for something the size of the Mac Pro.
I do hope we get a black one, to at least nominally go with my Jet Black iPhone. Presumably, they'll do the other colours as well, for anyone who wants a Rose Pink MBP to go with their iPhone. (Not a choice I'd make, but who am I to judge?) Jet Black would be nice, but would be even more of a bastard to keep free of scratches and fingerprints on something that size.
This "hello (again)" phrase was used to introduce the original iMac
and it looks more like a colorful powder than a smoke cloud... are they coming back?:)
I agree with the "Hello" message implying a game-changing innovation.
The first time around it was the passing of the torch from the Apple II to the Macintosh.
Next with the iMac representing a ground-up reimagination of what a computer is.
I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer.
My Macs are working machines, so I'm especially hopeful for a big performance makeover.
"I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer."
I wouldn't get worked up about it or assume anything because if there's nothing "game changing" you're gonna be sorely disappointed over something of your own making.
"hello again" is Apple signaling this is a Mac event. Nothing more.
Then they're idiots, as that's as iconic a phrase as the Macs to which it debuted.
Exactly. I can't think of a phrase that would set higher expectations. Well, short of something like "we will announce the most amazing product we'be every released." They didn't have to use the phrase and they did. So either they are saying "YUGE Mac announcement coming!" or they are idiots (for using that phrase).
As as others have said, I think I'll assume the latter for now so I won't be disappointed.
"I'm very interested in Apple's latest game-changer."
I wouldn't get worked up about it or assume anything because if there's nothing "game changing" you're gonna be sorely disappointed over something of your own making.
The thing about their wording is that they would know it implies something big, it's like the "One More Thing..." they brought back when they announced the Apple Watch (it was worthy of bringing that line back). They know the line "Hello again:" will set high expectations, no? Still, if we expect not much we'll be greatly surprised if it is indeed something big, better to have that than a massive disappointment when the big thing is the OLED strip on the MBP, right?
Perhaps something like an Echo-type device with Siri/HomeKit at its core, or the MBA revamped to be the first iOS laptop.
This is fantastic! We are having sufficient iDevice events. I hope this will all Mac and peripherals (TM, Display, one more thing, ...). Very much looking forward to this and my new MacBook Pro.
Did I read this correctly that these new MacBook Pro's will have Skylake processors? According to AppleInsiders own previous story, Kaby Lake has been sent to laptop manufacturers in early September. We wait years for a new laptop that has a processor that's already post peak? I hope this was a mistake in the story.
The issue is that Intel released low power, lower performance chips of SkyLake a few months ago, but only recently released the higher powered models suitable for the Pro lineup. They are doing the same thing with Kabylake.
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I wouldn't get worked up about it or assume anything because if there's nothing "game changing" you're gonna be sorely disappointed over something of your own making.
Agreed. But at the same time I'm not getting my hopes or expectations up either.
From memory, I don't think it's as shiny. I doubt the polishing method shown in the video for the iPhone 7 is practical for something the size of the Mac Pro.
I do hope we get a black one, to at least nominally go with my Jet Black iPhone. Presumably, they'll do the other colours as well, for anyone who wants a Rose Pink MBP to go with their iPhone. (Not a choice I'd make, but who am I to judge?) Jet Black would be nice, but would be even more of a bastard to keep free of scratches and fingerprints on something that size.
As as others have said, I think I'll assume the latter for now so I won't be disappointed.
It does look slightly sinister, like the Apple Exec Board are shortly going to change into werewolves.
Perhaps something like an Echo-type device with Siri/HomeKit at its core, or the MBA revamped to be the first iOS laptop.