There's always talk about timing for the school purchases, or the Christmas season, and Apple never seems to do it. As far as I can tell, they pay no attention whatsoever to timing for particular purchasing "seasons."
There's always talk about timing for the school purchases, or the Christmas season, and Apple never seems to do it. As far as I can tell, they pay no attention whatsoever to timing for particular purchasing "seasons."
I agree. After watching Apple for many years, they only delayed introduction or took pre-orders of new models for one of the following reasons.
A. They needed to increase the sales of a certain quarter to please stockholders.
B. They have too much stock of current models.
C. They ran out of stock of current models too early.
Otherwise, they just release things when it's ready.
Apple does seem to create special promotions for back-to-school and the holidays but new models were never created for the sake of those occasions.
What does the inventory of the current iMac lines show. Have they been EOL'd?
You can't buy an iMac at MacMall right now in any configuration.
I suspect Apple wants to upgrade iMacs with a new design and a G5 but due to constraint of parts, or something, they're not ready yet. Apple Insider got wind of new iMacs in the design or production stage but has the timing wrong, maybe. We'll see.
As for a new Macintosh coming out to go with the new displays expected at WWDC, I'd love to see it but as mentioned, the rumoured displays will be pretty high end so it's doubtful there would be a new consumer headless Mac introduced with them. If ever there will be an inexpensive headless Mac, there has to be a 17" Apple display available too.
I suspect Apple has waited to introduce displays for two reasons. 1. The supply channel is still full of the old models. 2. Steve Jobs wants to show off the new 30" model personally and the bake-off demonstration at WWDC with a new 2.5Ghz PowerMac will be a great time to do it.
This, along with the high price of the entry G5 PM and the discontinuation of the G4 PM's may point to a new product for the desktop line IF Apple is going to anounce new displays.
Why do people think the PM G4's have been discontinued?
The single 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4, with suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Where does that say they're gone completely?
They're not, because people still want to buy dual-boot machines, and Motorola seems to finally be caught up on production of the 1.25 G4.
As an educated guess, it's their customers in the graphic design & print (press operators) world that still have demand for them.
I think the graphic design segment is not so much, but I know a lot of printers, and OS 9 is how they've established their workflows, and to change an established print workflow is a pain in the ass. Although I don't know how much they're upgrading Apple boxes anymore.
This, along with the high price of the entry G5 PM and the discontinuation of the G4 PM's may point to a new product for the desktop line IF Apple is going to anounce new displays.
Why do people think the PM G4's have been discontinued?
Here's the official Apple press release.
If you're lazy, here's the quote:
quote:
The single 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4, with suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Where does that say they're gone completely?
Huh? Seems pretty clear to me that if they say they aren't making anymore then they are discontinued. When the few in stock are gone that is it for G4 Powermacs.
Huh? Seems pretty clear to me that if they say they aren't making anymore then they are discontinued. When the few in stock are gone that is it for G4 Powermacs.
Apple is trying to flush out leakers. Plant a story, see where it ends up. See what words end up where.
TS may be right -- there won't be a new iMac -- but that doesn't leave out the possibility of new hardware at WWDC. Apple could well introduce a new iThing there.
thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.[/sarcasm]
dont give yourself so much credit. i knew (was hoping) you were joking. my post was also in jest of how big of an embarrassment macworld is going to be. but thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.
thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.[/sarcasm]
Seems to me like someone might be a little too sensitive over the fact that Boston could be viewed as being responsible for the death of summer MacWorld - To be fair, most blame should be directed at the show promoter for choosing to return to Boston - even after the major sponsor said - "We'd strongly suggest you keep the event in NYC".
Talk about cutting your nose to spite your face! Dumb dumb dumb...
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Originally posted by Rmh1572
How long does it usually take for them to post a Quicktime stream? It seems that the event will not be live.
I think they usually post the stream within 24 hours.
Could even get posted late that same afternoon.
Well, look forward to maybe some live text updates.
MacMinute did it last year if I remember.
Originally posted by James Cocker
"June is too early to roll out a consumer product that needs just the right amount of momentum entering the holiday buying season" - ThinkSecret
I think June would be the perfect time to introduce new consumer models. Didn't they want to reassert themselves in the education market?
turboSPE
Originally posted by BRussell
There's always talk about timing for the school purchases, or the Christmas season, and Apple never seems to do it. As far as I can tell, they pay no attention whatsoever to timing for particular purchasing "seasons."
I agree. After watching Apple for many years, they only delayed introduction or took pre-orders of new models for one of the following reasons.
A. They needed to increase the sales of a certain quarter to please stockholders.
B. They have too much stock of current models.
C. They ran out of stock of current models too early.
Otherwise, they just release things when it's ready.
Apple does seem to create special promotions for back-to-school and the holidays but new models were never created for the sake of those occasions.
Originally posted by allen
What does the inventory of the current iMac lines show. Have they been EOL'd?
You can't buy an iMac at MacMall right now in any configuration.
I suspect Apple wants to upgrade iMacs with a new design and a G5 but due to constraint of parts, or something, they're not ready yet. Apple Insider got wind of new iMacs in the design or production stage but has the timing wrong, maybe. We'll see.
As for a new Macintosh coming out to go with the new displays expected at WWDC, I'd love to see it but as mentioned, the rumoured displays will be pretty high end so it's doubtful there would be a new consumer headless Mac introduced with them. If ever there will be an inexpensive headless Mac, there has to be a 17" Apple display available too.
I suspect Apple has waited to introduce displays for two reasons. 1. The supply channel is still full of the old models. 2. Steve Jobs wants to show off the new 30" model personally and the bake-off demonstration at WWDC with a new 2.5Ghz PowerMac will be a great time to do it.
Steve is going to keynote MW Boston on July 12/13 and announce the new headless, G5 iMacthing.
Ta-dah!
TS is right, we're still happy, and the DNC will have it's thunder stolen by the cheering crowds a couple miles away at MacWorld.
p.s. now we just need MacGyver to figure out how to silence the entire RNC with a PowerBook G5 and a stick of gum...
Originally posted by concentricity
I just had an epiphany that should set everyone's hearts at ease...
Steve is going to keynote MW Boston on July 12/13 and announce the new headless, G5 iMacthing.
Ta-dah!
TS is right, we're still happy, and the DNC will have it's thunder stolen by the cheering crowds a couple miles away at MacWorld.
p.s. now we just need MacGyver to figure out how to silence the entire RNC with a PowerBook G5 and a stick of gum...
dont think so. Macworld Boston is going to be an embarrassment. No chance you are even going to hear Apple mention it, nevermind surprise attend
Originally posted by concentricity
I just had an epiphany that should set everyone's hearts at ease...
Steve is going to keynote MW Boston on July 12/13 and announce the new headless, G5 iMacthing.
Ta-dah!
TS is right, we're still happy, and the DNC will have it's thunder stolen by the cheering crowds a couple miles away at MacWorld.
p.s. now we just need MacGyver to figure out how to silence the entire RNC with a PowerBook G5 and a stick of gum...
MWB is July 12 to 15 and the DNC will be in Boston July 26 to 29.
Originally posted by Rolo
MWB is July 12 to 15 and the DNC will be in Boston July 26 to 29.
Would be funny if Apple held a press event in CA on the 12th just to tick them off.
Originally posted by TWinbrook46636
Would be funny if Apple held a press event in CA on the 12th just to tick them off.
Bingo. We have a winner.
Originally posted by JCG
This, along with the high price of the entry G5 PM and the discontinuation of the G4 PM's may point to a new product for the desktop line IF Apple is going to anounce new displays.
Why do people think the PM G4's have been discontinued?
Here's the official Apple press release.
If you're lazy, here's the quote:
The single 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4, with suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Where does that say they're gone completely?
They're not, because people still want to buy dual-boot machines, and Motorola seems to finally be caught up on production of the 1.25 G4.
As an educated guess, it's their customers in the graphic design & print (press operators) world that still have demand for them.
I think the graphic design segment is not so much, but I know a lot of printers, and OS 9 is how they've established their workflows, and to change an established print workflow is a pain in the ass. Although I don't know how much they're upgrading Apple boxes anymore.
quote:
Originally posted by JCG
This, along with the high price of the entry G5 PM and the discontinuation of the G4 PM's may point to a new product for the desktop line IF Apple is going to anounce new displays.
Why do people think the PM G4's have been discontinued?
Here's the official Apple press release.
If you're lazy, here's the quote:
quote:
The single 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4, with suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple?s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Where does that say they're gone completely?
Huh? Seems pretty clear to me that if they say they aren't making anymore then they are discontinued. When the few in stock are gone that is it for G4 Powermacs.
Originally posted by craiger77
Huh? Seems pretty clear to me that if they say they aren't making anymore then they are discontinued. When the few in stock are gone that is it for G4 Powermacs.
Perhaps the duals will still be in production.
Apple is trying to flush out leakers. Plant a story, see where it ends up. See what words end up where.
TS may be right -- there won't be a new iMac -- but that doesn't leave out the possibility of new hardware at WWDC. Apple could well introduce a new iThing there.
Originally posted by applenut
dont think so. Macworld Boston is going to be an embarrassment. No chance you are even going to hear Apple mention it, nevermind surprise attend
[sarcasm]
thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.[/sarcasm]
Originally posted by concentricity
[sarcasm]
thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.[/sarcasm]
dont give yourself so much credit. i knew (was hoping) you were joking. my post was also in jest of how big of an embarrassment macworld is going to be. but thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.
Originally posted by concentricity
[sarcasm]
thank you for taking my post seriously and replying to it so thoughtfully.[/sarcasm]
Seems to me like someone might be a little too sensitive over the fact that Boston could be viewed as being responsible for the death of summer MacWorld - To be fair, most blame should be directed at the show promoter for choosing to return to Boston - even after the major sponsor said - "We'd strongly suggest you keep the event in NYC".
Talk about cutting your nose to spite your face! Dumb dumb dumb...
Dave