This event is for new iMacs, so let's not get ahead of ourselves and even think we'll be getting anything else. If we do then great, but keep a leash on those hopes.
I am not sure why anyone would expect MacBook updates outside of an ultra-portable, they were just updated. Though this is Apple we are talking about, who just let their flagship products (iMac and iPod) go for 1 year and 2 years (5.5G does not count) without an update.
I hope we see the Mac Mini be upgraded to a Mac (drop any word that means small). I want something cheap, semi powerful, upgradeable and screen less.
The Mac Pro is in desperate need of an update, or at the very least a price drop.
I would love to see HD video rentals, it would give the Apple TV some use and I would maybe pick one up.
Xserves don't really count as "Mac's" but they are due for another update.
Bundling a free update to Leopard with the iMac would really make it sell like hot cakes.
Oh I can't wait!!!!!!!! (even though I am really only in the market for an iPod)
Wondering what the availablity dates will be ? Thought that they would have pushed the new iMacs up for going to school. Some kids will be heading out the door very soon and maybe mom and dad did not wait and bought them the Acer machine at Futureshop thinking they were doing them a favor...
This event is for new iMacs, so let's not get ahead of ourselves and even think we'll be getting anything else. If we do then great, but keep a leash on those hopes.
Apple is a company that leads by its nature. it will soon introduce a new iMac that will define exactly where they are going with their computing "arm" of the business, or at worst hint strongly and guide/push the industry (speed bumps are corporate decisions guided by stock price/share holders!).
the iMac always has been their standard bearer (hardwear realisation of their software goals) of where they want to push the industry, mac mini, mac pro etc is what their customers want "now" cos they know no better!
I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
Apple is a company that leads by its nature. it will soon introduce a new iMac that will define exactly where they are going with their computing "arm" of the business, or at worst hint strongly and guide/push the industry (speed bumps are corporate decisions guided by stock price/share holders!).
the iMac always has been their standard bearer (hardwear realisation of their software goals) of where they want to push the industry, mac mini, mac pro etc is what their customers want "now" cos they know no better!
I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
my fear is that leopard is taking a little long! i kinda saw a hardware/software assault on windows vista and generic pcs that would REALLY give people a reason to switch!
guess we'll have to accept that apple work incrementally, which i do respect, but i admire their balls when they go all out... from day 1, integrated screens, non upgradeable hardware, (phaps memory, they really shoulda realised we want apps to run on our shiney OS) no floppy, crikey no right mouse click by default!!!
lets see what they decide we can live without next!
sound cool! and i thought iPhone was already the status symbol that will require multi year commitment, that the celebs will pass to their flunkies as soon as the "next" thing comes out!
I wonder if some of these products have been developed for some time now, and Apple withholds them until the stock is affected... who knew they'd be introducing new Mac product at this time? It doesn't fit their regular introduction cycle, does it?
An ultra-portable with flash memory would be awesome!
as soon as technology and the market require it!
mac sadly is still niche, when that segment (particularly japan) is financially viable or situations "demand" apple push things that way, it will happen
i have my desires for the now, but i guess i have 2 accept they are a huge corporation that must accommodate a lot of peoples requirements and more importantly have had all these conversations at least 18 months ago!
not if new imac buyers are granted a discount on the leopard upgrade!
perhaps that will only happen if new functionality "demands" leopard!
everyone assumes it will require leopard to add multi-touch and similar! perhaps a NEW application/ framework/ hardware implementation is in the offing!!!
of course i'm dreaming, but apple doesn't only add functionality with os releases!!
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I hope we see the Mac Mini be upgraded to a Mac (drop any word that means small). I want something cheap, semi powerful, upgradeable and screen less.
The Mac Pro is in desperate need of an update, or at the very least a price drop.
I would love to see HD video rentals, it would give the Apple TV some use and I would maybe pick one up.
Xserves don't really count as "Mac's" but they are due for another update.
Bundling a free update to Leopard with the iMac would really make it sell like hot cakes.
Oh I can't wait!!!!!!!! (even though I am really only in the market for an iPod)
i'm hoping new mac pros
WTF? No.
This event is for new iMacs, so let's not get ahead of ourselves and even think we'll be getting anything else. If we do then great, but keep a leash on those hopes.
Apple is a company that leads by its nature. it will soon introduce a new iMac that will define exactly where they are going with their computing "arm" of the business, or at worst hint strongly and guide/push the industry (speed bumps are corporate decisions guided by stock price/share holders!).
the iMac always has been their standard bearer (hardwear realisation of their software goals) of where they want to push the industry, mac mini, mac pro etc is what their customers want "now" cos they know no better!
I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
first post, hi appleinsider!
Apple is a company that leads by its nature. it will soon introduce a new iMac that will define exactly where they are going with their computing "arm" of the business, or at worst hint strongly and guide/push the industry (speed bumps are corporate decisions guided by stock price/share holders!).
the iMac always has been their standard bearer (hardwear realisation of their software goals) of where they want to push the industry, mac mini, mac pro etc is what their customers want "now" cos they know no better!
I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
first post, hi appleinsider!
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I hope they take a chance with the iMac, like they did with the original, cos thats how you define markets... point out HOW you should be using your computer not making machines that fulfill todays paradigm!
i agree... and welcome!
i agree... and welcome!
my fear is that leopard is taking a little long! i kinda saw a hardware/software assault on windows vista and generic pcs that would REALLY give people a reason to switch!
guess we'll have to accept that apple work incrementally, which i do respect, but i admire their balls when they go all out... from day 1, integrated screens, non upgradeable hardware, (phaps memory, they really shoulda realised we want apps to run on our shiney OS) no floppy, crikey no right mouse click by default!!!
lets see what they decide we can live without next!
Seriously? You do realize we are halfway through '07...
Introducing "iChihuahua"!
Introducing "iChihuahua"!
introducing... i, Robot
Introducing "iChihuahua"!
sound cool! and i thought iPhone was already the status symbol that will require multi year commitment, that the celebs will pass to their flunkies as soon as the "next" thing comes out!
An ultra-portable with flash memory would be awesome!
as soon as technology and the market require it!
mac sadly is still niche, when that segment (particularly japan) is financially viable or situations "demand" apple push things that way, it will happen
i have my desires for the now, but i guess i have 2 accept they are a huge corporation that must accommodate a lot of peoples requirements and more importantly have had all these conversations at least 18 months ago!
Since it's getting close to the 10.5 release date wouldn't one just hold off on the new Mac until the updated OS is available?
not if new imac buyers are granted a discount on the leopard upgrade!
not if new imac buyers are granted a discount on the leopard upgrade!
perhaps that will only happen if new functionality "demands" leopard!
everyone assumes it will require leopard to add multi-touch and similar! perhaps a NEW application/ framework/ hardware implementation is in the offing!!!
of course i'm dreaming, but apple doesn't only add functionality with os releases!!