MacWorld 2008 Transcript Leaked?
As everybody?s favorite keynote of the year approaches, more and more rumors about the great iProducts to come begin floating around the great rumor mill. Our friends over at MacRumors have supposedly obtained a draft version of the keynote transcripts for the upcoming MacWorld 2008. I have no idea if it is real or not, but I wouldn?t doubt it. Here?s a summary of the speculated things to come. Here?s a compiled list of what MacRumor?s two transcripts consist of. Remember, none of this is guaranteed and nothing is promised, so don?t hold your breath on it.
Mac Nano
?\tRedesigned Mac?Mini
?\tHalf the height as its predecessor
?\tNow has an anodized aluminum shell.
?\t2.2GHz and 2.4GHz Santa Rosa chips
?\t32GB flash solid state drive (64GB build-to-order option, also option for 160GB conventional HDD)
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, ships February
Mac Pro
?\tBased off the Penryn chipset
?\tDual 2.8 GHz Penryn Xeons standard
?\t2GB of RAM standard
?\t320GB HDD standard
?\tNVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT Graphics standard
?\tBlu-Ray build-to-order option for an extra $400
MacBook Pro
?\tMobile Penryn Chipset
?\t2.4GHz and 2.6GHz Speeds
?\t17? gets LED backlighting
?\t15? gets a build-to-order higher resolution similar to the 17? model
?\tKeeping the 8600M GT graphics, but upping the video memory to 256MB and 512MB
?\tBlack anodized aluminum option similar to the iPod classic
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, ships February
Cinema Displays
?\tBuilt in 2 megapixel iSight camera
?\tSame resolutions
?\tLED backlighting
?\tAll support 1080HD
?\tNew Prices : 20?: $399; 23?: $599; 30?: $1,249
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, Available at MacWorld
MacBook Nano
?\tUltraportable Mac
?\tSame screen resolution and size as the current MacBooks; 13? at 1280x800
?\t1.6GHz and 1.8GHz low voltage Core 2 Duos
?\tLow end model to feature a 32GB SSD and the higher end to have a 64GB SSD
?\t$1,499 and $1,999 Respectively
?\tNo Optical Drives
?\tIntel Integrated Graphics
?\t10 Hours of Battery Life
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, Available at MacWorld
iPhone
?\tSDK Available at MacWorld
?\tDevelopers can sell their signed apps from iTunes starting in March
?\tNew software includes Multimedia messaging, video recording with the camera, and an eBook reader
?\tiPhone games available from the iTunes store
?\t3G iPhone announced (looks similar to the existing model)
?\tiPhone available in more countries
iTunes & iPod
?\tiTunes 8 released along with Movie Rentals and eBooks
?\tSoftware update for iPod Classics and Touches to support eBooks
Front Row 3.0
?\tAll Leopard compatible Macs will be able to use it
?\tSupport for the iTunes Store
?\teBook Reader
?\tSDK for 3rd Parties to make plugins
?\tCan be controlled via Apple Remote, iPhone, or iPod Touch
?\tiCal, Mail, and Safari integration
MacTouch
?\tNew product not in the MacBook family
?\tTwo 9" multitouch-sensitve widescreens, both at 1280 x 854
?\tInnovative, minimalist, two-way folding/sliding, dual-screen, multi-position design with magnetic clasps. Inspired by the paperback book, but thinner, more flexible and surprisingly tough.
?\tNo optical drive or mechanical HDD, uses a SSD drive.
?\tWill run most existing OS X apps when in dual screen mode; 2nd screen becomes keyboard and touchpad
?\tiPhone-ish springboard when in single screen mode
?\tMultitouch sensitive version of iPhoto
?\tBluetooth, 802.11b/g, USB2.0, optical/analogue audio in/out, built in speakers & microphone.
Remember, nothing here is guaranteed, but it sure does sound awesome.
Mac Nano
?\tRedesigned Mac?Mini
?\tHalf the height as its predecessor
?\tNow has an anodized aluminum shell.
?\t2.2GHz and 2.4GHz Santa Rosa chips
?\t32GB flash solid state drive (64GB build-to-order option, also option for 160GB conventional HDD)
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, ships February
Mac Pro
?\tBased off the Penryn chipset
?\tDual 2.8 GHz Penryn Xeons standard
?\t2GB of RAM standard
?\t320GB HDD standard
?\tNVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT Graphics standard
?\tBlu-Ray build-to-order option for an extra $400
MacBook Pro
?\tMobile Penryn Chipset
?\t2.4GHz and 2.6GHz Speeds
?\t17? gets LED backlighting
?\t15? gets a build-to-order higher resolution similar to the 17? model
?\tKeeping the 8600M GT graphics, but upping the video memory to 256MB and 512MB
?\tBlack anodized aluminum option similar to the iPod classic
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, ships February
Cinema Displays
?\tBuilt in 2 megapixel iSight camera
?\tSame resolutions
?\tLED backlighting
?\tAll support 1080HD
?\tNew Prices : 20?: $399; 23?: $599; 30?: $1,249
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, Available at MacWorld
MacBook Nano
?\tUltraportable Mac
?\tSame screen resolution and size as the current MacBooks; 13? at 1280x800
?\t1.6GHz and 1.8GHz low voltage Core 2 Duos
?\tLow end model to feature a 32GB SSD and the higher end to have a 64GB SSD
?\t$1,499 and $1,999 Respectively
?\tNo Optical Drives
?\tIntel Integrated Graphics
?\t10 Hours of Battery Life
?\tOn sale at MacWorld, Available at MacWorld
iPhone
?\tSDK Available at MacWorld
?\tDevelopers can sell their signed apps from iTunes starting in March
?\tNew software includes Multimedia messaging, video recording with the camera, and an eBook reader
?\tiPhone games available from the iTunes store
?\t3G iPhone announced (looks similar to the existing model)
?\tiPhone available in more countries
iTunes & iPod
?\tiTunes 8 released along with Movie Rentals and eBooks
?\tSoftware update for iPod Classics and Touches to support eBooks
Front Row 3.0
?\tAll Leopard compatible Macs will be able to use it
?\tSupport for the iTunes Store
?\teBook Reader
?\tSDK for 3rd Parties to make plugins
?\tCan be controlled via Apple Remote, iPhone, or iPod Touch
?\tiCal, Mail, and Safari integration
MacTouch
?\tNew product not in the MacBook family
?\tTwo 9" multitouch-sensitve widescreens, both at 1280 x 854
?\tInnovative, minimalist, two-way folding/sliding, dual-screen, multi-position design with magnetic clasps. Inspired by the paperback book, but thinner, more flexible and surprisingly tough.
?\tNo optical drive or mechanical HDD, uses a SSD drive.
?\tWill run most existing OS X apps when in dual screen mode; 2nd screen becomes keyboard and touchpad
?\tiPhone-ish springboard when in single screen mode
?\tMultitouch sensitive version of iPhoto
?\tBluetooth, 802.11b/g, USB2.0, optical/analogue audio in/out, built in speakers & microphone.
Remember, nothing here is guaranteed, but it sure does sound awesome.
Comments
Still, here's hoping. The MacTouch sounds freaking awesome and I've been wanting a Mini to use as an HTPC for a while now. Might be time to ask for a raise
I don´t think Apple will introduce another form-factor that detracts from the iPhone/iPodtouch look and feel.
The "NewtonPod" will not be a tiny mac that can run "most" of your applications. It will be a satellite for all the information you have on your mac.
Zon
True Temporary Insanity material.
Of course. And I remember at least one more time when we had such a leaked transcript. Guess what happened.
Edit: if they keep Cinema Displays at same resolution, how can the 20" support 1080?
macTouch won´t happen :-(
I don´t think Apple will introduce another form-factor that detracts from the iPhone/iPodtouch look and feel.
The "NewtonPod" will not be a tiny mac that can run "most" of your applications. It will be a satellite for all the information you have on your mac.
Zon
*in evil starwarsesque imperial voice*
We shall see!!! muhoohhahaahaahhaaaaaaaa!!!!!!
Cinema Displays
•\tBuilt in 2 megapixel iSight camera
•\tSame resolutions
•\tLED backlighting
•\tAll support 1080HD
•\tNew Prices : 20”: $399; 23”: $599; 30”: $1,249
•\tOn sale at MacWorld, Available at MacWorld
iPhone
•\tSDK Available at MacWorld
•\tDevelopers can sell their signed apps from iTunes starting in March
•\tNew software includes Multimedia messaging, video recording with the camera, and an eBook reader
•\tiPhone games available from the iTunes store
•\t3G iPhone announced (looks similar to the existing model)
•\tiPhone available in more countries
iTunes & iPod
•\tiTunes 8 released along with Movie Rentals and eBooks
•\tSoftware update for iPod Classics and Touches to support eBooks
Front Row 3.0
•\tAll Leopard compatible Macs will be able to use it
•\tSupport for the iTunes Store
•\teBook Reader
•\tSDK for 3rd Parties to make plugins
•\tCan be controlled via Apple Remote, iPhone, or iPod Touch
•\tiCal, Mail, and Safari integration
MacTouch
•\tNew product not in the MacBook family
•\tTwo 9" multitouch-sensitve widescreens, both at 1280 x 854
•\tInnovative, minimalist, two-way folding/sliding, dual-screen, multi-position design with magnetic clasps. Inspired by the paperback book, but thinner, more flexible and surprisingly tough.
•\tNo optical drive or mechanical HDD, uses a SSD drive.
•\tWill run most existing OS X apps when in dual screen mode; 2nd screen becomes keyboard and touchpad
•\tiPhone-ish springboard when in single screen mode
•\tMultitouch sensitive version of iPhoto
•\tBluetooth, 802.11b/g, USB2.0, optical/analogue audio in/out, built in speakers & microphone.
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Contradictory
Heh, you'll be lucky. Far too soon to even mention it.
Here's my biggest gripe with this list: Touch Runs OS X Mobile, it would get the same update as iPhone. It doesn't warrant mention here, it should have been listed with iPhone. And why does Nano which runs the same OS as Classic get left out? It's either all the OS X iPods and iPhone, or none of the above that are getting eBooks
Okay, what? That would have been part of OS X Leopard from launch, surely? That's the time it makes most sense to update Front Row. Oh wait, they did give it a major upgrade at Leopard. Too soon. Might get wrapped into iTunes for Windows use, may have a couple of things added, but a full widget engine? Heck no.
Plain and simple BS
Is this even on MacRumors?
Dude, its on their front page.
The first item on the list, Mac nano, wouldn't surprise me. Apple seems obsessed with reducing the size of their hardware. Such a Mac would likely be a great computer but would be pooh-poohed by those who want tower specs in a micro computer.
From this list, I'd say pick two items and you might have a chance of being right about what we'll actually see at Macworld. Some of the rest might be spread out over the entire year.
i'm wondering how the new front row will work too. safari integration?
Cool, game over, let's get these products out and into the hands of customers. A very very interesting, exciting, productive and fulfilling Apple 2008 year. Stock should be $250 by end of the year. Not quite $300.