Keynote's over, sebastianlewis' fears have *not* come true (thank heavens!) and we got iPhone and Apple TV... and an "Apple" without a "Computer". So what's Apple 2007 gonna be like?
If this phone works the way it appears to (I've just gone through the apple.com demo) this isn't just a mere phone.
This is a pocket computer ? a truly mini Mac you can carry in your pocket. Pricey, to be sure, but smaller than a palmtop and insanely powerful. This is the device I've been dreaming of for years and it works exactly the way I'd want it to...let's just say my Palm Treo 650 is going to be available cheap in June or July.
If the iPhone is just the beginning, I cannot wait to see what's next.
Actually, I don't think that there's going to be much of a "next" this year. With the iPhone Apple revealed the big revolution and predominant "theme" for 2007 (2006 was "Mactel-themed", 2007 might be "iPhone(/Tunes/pod/TV...)-themed")
Well, I'm dissapointed. Nothing I had hoped for (Pro Mac and Mini upgrades) came through. I need a cell phone next month but I will not be paying that kind of money for one. Nor can I wait that long to get it. Going to Cingular in a little while to see what their service is like. I am currently on Verizon but I hate my phone (not service).
Keynote's over, sebastianlewis' fears have *not* come true (thank heavens!) and we got iPhone and Apple TV... and an "Apple" without a "Computer". So what's Apple 2007 gonna be like?
Either Apple has a lot up it sleeve or Steve Jobs has become so obsessed with low volume halo devices that nothing else matters to him. I'm not going to lie here, I am a little apprehensive about where Apple is headed.
If this phone works the way it appears to (I've just gone through the apple.com demo) this isn't just a mere phone.
This is a pocket computer ? a truly mini Mac you can carry in your pocket. Pricey, to be sure, but smaller than a palmtop and insanely powerful. This is the device I've been dreaming of for years and it works exactly the way I'd want it to...let's just say my Palm Treo 650 is going to be available cheap in June or July.
This makes Microsoft look so 20th Century.
You aren't the only one. The people over on the Palm and Treo forums are calling this the death blow for Palm. My Treo 650 was about to get replaced with a Motorola Q, but this makes them both seem archaic. "Buttons... who still uses buttons?"
I have cingular but the phone should be sold unlocked, without the support of any carrier.
If it wasn't for that 2 year contract we would be paying Upwards of a thousand dollars. Apple managed to pack everything except iChat AV (ironically) and the Kitchen Sink.
Well, I dont think I will be able to go to cingular based on their on-line maps. Thier coverage in Ohio is VERY spotty. I live in a residential area near the center of the city and my coverage is not in what they call their strongest area. I am miffed. They need to open this phone up for all carriers.
ya i beleive this is the big hit for 07 dont expect much more besides the new ilife and iwork applications as well as leopard, im shocked they didnt release a date for leopard...must be somethin wrong there
what im truely afraid of is i want to get the 8gb iPhone for $599 but im scared that in 6 months or a year they will come out with like a 30gb model, haha the ipods have changed dramatically in only a few months/years and theyre always upgrading the size, im worried that in 6 months-1 year after the iPhone originally comes out there will be a 30gb or 20gb or something model for the exact same price..then ill be mad haha
The only thing I want to see for the iPhone now is developer support, and how .Mac falls into everything (the first person who says .Mac is dead... let's just say I have my Flamethrower ready) now that Google and Yahoo are partners and partners with Apple.
I'm hoping they will stick some Tools into Xcode to develop for the iPhone.
I see this as a first good entry into the mobile space for Apple. Once the kinks are worked out, I'm sure we'll see an IPhone nano, better carrier support and a better value for more consumers.
I think the biggest news here is OSX (lite), followed by the touchscreen capability. I imagine that the OS will trickle down into part of or the rest of the iPod line over time.
I am a bit disappointed that only two products were announced and one will only be shipping next month. I understand these things take time to develop and implement, so I'm not talking about that. Unless you consider the updated Airport Extreme, we didn't really end up with much here and now.
Guess we have to look to other computer hardware announcements coinciding closer to Leopard's release.
I'm more worried they'll release a 3G version 6 months after the first one. I used Cingular's EDGE network once and was not impressed. I told myself I would not buy another PDA-like device unless it was 3G. Everything is moving 3G, so why did Apple drop the ball on this???
ya i mean i REALLY want the phone im just worried ill be stuck in a 2 year contract and wouldnt be able to get an upgraded phone from Apple...but if cingular is like t-mobile where they let u extend ur contract over again when buying a phone instead of having to pay full retail price for the phone
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Leopard is coming soon, as are iLife and iWork.
Hardware will also have to take a giant leap forward to stay in step with the new phone, which is unbelievable.
This will be a very exciting year.
Prepare your credit cards.
This is a pocket computer ? a truly mini Mac you can carry in your pocket. Pricey, to be sure, but smaller than a palmtop and insanely powerful. This is the device I've been dreaming of for years and it works exactly the way I'd want it to...let's just say my Palm Treo 650 is going to be available cheap in June or July.
This makes Microsoft look so 20th Century.
I have cingular but the phone should be sold unlocked, without the support of any carrier.
If the iPhone is just the beginning, I cannot wait to see what's next.
Actually, I don't think that there's going to be much of a "next" this year. With the iPhone Apple revealed the big revolution and predominant "theme" for 2007 (2006 was "Mactel-themed", 2007 might be "iPhone(/Tunes/pod/TV...)-themed")
Prepare your credit cards.
I guess after this year's over there will be no more "credit" in my credit card...
Keynote's over, sebastianlewis' fears have *not* come true (thank heavens!) and we got iPhone and Apple TV... and an "Apple" without a "Computer". So what's Apple 2007 gonna be like?
Either Apple has a lot up it sleeve or Steve Jobs has become so obsessed with low volume halo devices that nothing else matters to him. I'm not going to lie here, I am a little apprehensive about where Apple is headed.
This guarantees a widescreen ipod this year.
Apple is gonna enter the consumer electronics game little by little.
If this phone works the way it appears to (I've just gone through the apple.com demo) this isn't just a mere phone.
This is a pocket computer ? a truly mini Mac you can carry in your pocket. Pricey, to be sure, but smaller than a palmtop and insanely powerful. This is the device I've been dreaming of for years and it works exactly the way I'd want it to...let's just say my Palm Treo 650 is going to be available cheap in June or July.
This makes Microsoft look so 20th Century.
You aren't the only one. The people over on the Palm and Treo forums are calling this the death blow for Palm. My Treo 650 was about to get replaced with a Motorola Q, but this makes them both seem archaic. "Buttons... who still uses buttons?"
Very dissapointed with the carrier decision.
I have cingular but the phone should be sold unlocked, without the support of any carrier.
If it wasn't for that 2 year contract we would be paying Upwards of a thousand dollars. Apple managed to pack everything except iChat AV (ironically) and the Kitchen Sink.
Sebastian
i still feeling the hangover i guess
what im truely afraid of is i want to get the 8gb iPhone for $599 but im scared that in 6 months or a year they will come out with like a 30gb model, haha the ipods have changed dramatically in only a few months/years and theyre always upgrading the size, im worried that in 6 months-1 year after the iPhone originally comes out there will be a 30gb or 20gb or something model for the exact same price..then ill be mad haha
I'm hoping they will stick some Tools into Xcode to develop for the iPhone.
Sebastian
I think the biggest news here is OSX (lite), followed by the touchscreen capability. I imagine that the OS will trickle down into part of or the rest of the iPod line over time.
I am a bit disappointed that only two products were announced and one will only be shipping next month. I understand these things take time to develop and implement, so I'm not talking about that. Unless you consider the updated Airport Extreme, we didn't really end up with much here and now.
Guess we have to look to other computer hardware announcements coinciding closer to Leopard's release.