Future Hardware regarding MWSF may never be leaked.
I think it's a little odd that the Rumor sites have suddenly stop reporting. Ever since AI's post about the Sahara iMac, I haven't seen or heard anything regarding upcoming Apple hardware announcements.
So, I have come to the conclusion, that Apple is paying AI, MOSR, and ThinkSecret to keep quiet about what they know.
Both MOSR and AI have told us that more info on Apollo, G5's and LCD iMacs would be leaked, but I have yet to see or hear anything. This may be why Apple is making such bold statements on their site.
Just an idea... I don't think it's totally out of the realm of possiblility.
I mean, look at the rumor sites two years ago. At least once or twice a week we'd be sure of having something new to chew on, but AI hasn't posted since the 19th of Dec. and MOSR hasn't posted since the 20th of Dec. ThinkSecret hasn't posted any Apple hardware rumors since the Combo Drive story on the 15th of December....
So, I have come to the conclusion, that Apple is paying AI, MOSR, and ThinkSecret to keep quiet about what they know.
Both MOSR and AI have told us that more info on Apollo, G5's and LCD iMacs would be leaked, but I have yet to see or hear anything. This may be why Apple is making such bold statements on their site.
Just an idea... I don't think it's totally out of the realm of possiblility.
I mean, look at the rumor sites two years ago. At least once or twice a week we'd be sure of having something new to chew on, but AI hasn't posted since the 19th of Dec. and MOSR hasn't posted since the 20th of Dec. ThinkSecret hasn't posted any Apple hardware rumors since the Combo Drive story on the 15th of December....
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Now we're more excited about phrases on Apple's own site!?
Can you remember a Macworld, where Apple.com was the center of speculation??
An interesting concept. If I were running a rumor site, and Apple offered me something for me to keep it shut I don't see how I could refuse.
<strong>We used to get excited about stories from the Rumors sites...
Now we're more excited about phrases on Apple's own site!?
Can you remember a Macworld, where Apple.com was the center of speculation??</strong><hr></blockquote>
That is a Great post.
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So, I have come to the conclusion, that Apple is paying AI, MOSR, and ThinkSecret to keep quiet about what they know.
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Not likely as it would mean lincence to print money by the rumor sites, extortion from Apple really. Apple is just smarter about keeping secrets post-workerbee.
They had trouble keeping the kihei (iMac's first major revision) quiet.. Look at all the images that were leaked...
Now this Macworld is supposed to be even greater, and much larger than anything Apple has done, and not a word has been revealed. Someone knows something, but is under enormous pressure to keep quiet.
If Apple knew that a rumor site had insider info, They WOULD go to great lengths to get them to keep quiet.
they could easily enter into agreement.
Hey, we give you $50000 to shut up, if you break agreement you give us $50000. END of story
Saying that Apple will sue them about $50.000.000 (the cost of the media blitz of an expo) IF they release ANY info about the new products.
<strong>exactly...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Erbium, hope you are cool with me today!. I am most definately NOT a MORON, or A LOOSER. *Most of the time*
agreed.
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- today's ep is up now.
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I would be surprised at this point if anybody sprung any big stories prior to the day before MWSF.