Would love to see you on stage in front of tens of thousands of people, knowing there are millions more watching live, and presenting for the most watched technology event, for the most scrutinized company on the planet, and filling the most impossible shoes you can fill. You'd be a fucking slobbering, stuttering, pathetic mess, doubtful you would last a minute. Most of us rational people who are not doing our best to tear him down realize that Tim is just fine at presentations. He's confident, engaging, and hardly makes mistakes. No, he doesn't have the charisma or draw of Jobs, but noone else does, so thats an idiotic standard to hold him by.
I hope he tucks his shirt in finally this time. That look is very dated.
If a new macbook air gets announced, i might just lose my sh!t & start selling things to have enough money spare to get one.
my 11" mba served me so well for the last 4 years, it still runs perfectly, not a scratch on it, one of my fav macs I've ever owned, I loved my 12" G4 Powerbook, my macbook air, then its gotta be my mac mini, that thing is a little beast, best of all, 15" rMBP, I've had others & whats weird is that I've never owned a mac that wasn't amazing & they haven't disappointed me yet.
A TV made by apple, thats gonna get me in trouble, i already know I'm getting an apple watch, this keynote could get me into some serious money problems haha.
I would just love for it to be all Mac related. I guess I'm kind of an old Apple fan, but I love the days when there was 1.5-2hrs of new Mac stuff. I miss those days. I enjoy seeing new iPhones, Apple Watches too, but I really miss an all Mac event.
In a way, I do too, but those were the days when Mac was all that there was generating revenue. Now Mac rules it's category, as do the iPhones and iPads... and in their own way, so do the iPods. The AppleWatch, which hasn't even yet been released rules its category to the total embarrassment of Sammy and their smarmy Turd-on a watch-band.
My final interpretation of, 'It's been way too long':
"It's been way to long"... Since Apple had a chick on stage. I hear Angela Ahrendts is easy on the eyes... That's what this show's gonna be all about. :smokey:
Thanks for a very interesting and in-depth technical view on how the delivery system works. Props to you for this.
So, basically, the streaming becoming better had nothing to do with (my) assumption that people just gave up after ?20 minutes?
Oh, I didn't have the Chinnese voice-over. [@]ThePixelDoc[/@]: did you experience that, in my neighbouring country?
Yes, I also experienced Chinese (or some Asian language?) over-dubbing. That's why I "assumed" that the main link through the Netherlands -> England (Cornwall) -> US was being rerouted and going through China/Asia somehow to get to the servers over the Pacific.
My connection*** never became stable for longer than a minute or 2 over more than an hour, although a couple of times the over-dubbing did disappear. I took to Twitter, assorted Live-Blogs, and searching unsuccessfully for a way I could view a "live traffic picture" of the Internet.
Bolded: if anyone knows a website or service where I can view live traffic.... please by all means send me a PM. I'll surely report findings here if anyone is interested.
*** Only as a reminder... my connection is fiber 100mb... and I posted my SpeedTest results at the time of the live stream at 87 - 94mb.
I would add, not as an excuse but a piece of realism to bear in mind, that the rising complexity of everything they're trying to integrate is going to result in more and more bugs.
They may arrive at a threshold from time to time, especially after they settle into the new HQ and recruit a new wave of people. But there will be rocky times ahead because they're doing the near impossible so routinely.
I don't know what to do with your last sentence, except to note that we've been haunted by that execution style for way too long.
John Gruber's latest podcast featuring Guy English touched in this subject. Both agreed that Apple was perhaps trying to do more than is possible in one year (which is more like 6 months or less considering how much time is spent on bug fixes and point releases). But they both also agreed that if Apple was still siloed like it was under Steve we wouldn't be seeing half of this stuff. As I've said before I hope there either isn't an iOS 9 or If there is its focused on making iOS 8 better.
if anyone knows a website or service where I can view live traffic....
Weird that it differed from country to country. The explanation TheOtherGeoff gave makes me dubious on the whole setup; how on earth could the stream be reasonably ok at my end? Makes no sense.
Anyhoo, as for live Internet traffic I can't find anything. Well, other than these two sites, but it's not what you were looking for:
I would add, not as an excuse but a piece of realism to bear in mind, that the rising complexity of everything they're trying to integrate is going to result in more and more bugs.
They may arrive at a threshold from time to time, especially after they settle into the new HQ and recruit a new wave of people. But there will be rocky times ahead because they're doing the near impossible so routinely.
I don't know what to do with your last sentence, except to note that we've been haunted by that execution style for way too long.
John Gruber's latest podcast featuring Guy English touched in this subject. Both agreed that Apple was perhaps trying to do more than is possible in one year (which is more like 6 months or less considering how much time is spent on bug fixes and point releases). But they both also agreed that if Apple was still siloed like it was under Steve we wouldn't be seeing half of this stuff. As I've said before I hope there either isn't an iOS 9 or If there is its focused on making iOS 8 better.
I think that iOS 8 (and its attendant problems/quality issues) is one of those watershed moments that occurs every decade or so. With iOS 8, Xcode 6, Yosemite -- Apple, essentially has turned the [Apple] developer environment on its head ...
Never before have Apple APIs been so open, iOS so extensible/flexible ...
And, new and expanded Apple Services and integration: iCloud, iTunes, HomeKit, HealthKit ...
In addition, we have the potential of Apple partnerships: IBM - enterprise/mobile ; CarPlay - auto manufacturers; Apple Pay - Banks and Merchants; Apple TV - Content providers, Gaming, Ad Hoc Presentation and Media exchange, HomeKit Hub ...
Add to that a new language: Swift; new hardware A8, S1 ...
Yes, we all would probably agree that Apple tried to do too much in too short a time!
But, what choice did Apple have -- when the stars align (technology, capability, opportunity) -- you just have to take your best shot(s) -- and pick up the pieces later!
If not now, When? If not Apple, Who?
You don't get to the Moon (or Mars) by incremental baby steps ... It takes bold, innovative, new giant steps!
BTW, MR has an article saying that an A8X exists (for a new iPad).
I suspect that the real killer use of the A8X will be in the AppleTV -- and all the possibilities that engenders!
Weird that it differed from country to country. The explanation TheOtherGeoff gave makes me dubious on the whole setup; how on earth could the stream be reasonably ok at my end? Makes no sense.
Anyhoo, as for live Internet traffic I can't find anything. Well, other than these two sites, but it's not what you were looking for:
I think that iOS 8 (and its attendant problems/quality issues) is one of those watershed moments that occurs every decade or so. With iOS 8, Xcode 6, Yosemite -- Apple, essentially has turned the [Apple] developer environment on its head ...
Never before have Apple APIs been so open, iOS so extensible/flexible ...
And, new and expanded Apple Services and integration: iCloud, iTunes, HomeKit, HealthKit ...
In addition, we have the potential of Apple partnerships: IBM - enterprise/mobile ; CarPlay - auto manufacturers; Apple Pay - Banks and Merchants; Apple TV - Content providers, Gaming, Ad Hoc Presentation and Media exchange, HomeKit Hub ...
Add to that a new language: Swift; new hardware A8, S1 ...
Yes, we all would probably agree that Apple tried to do too much in too short a time!
But, what choice did Apple have -- when the stars align (technology, capability, opportunity) -- you just have to take your best shot(s) -- and pick up the pieces later!
If not now, When? If not Apple, Who?
You don't get to the Moon (or Mars) by incremental baby steps ... It takes bold, innovative, new giant steps!
BTW, MR has an article saying that an A8X exists (for a new iPad).
I suspect that the real killer use of the A8X will be in the AppleTV -- and all the possibilities that engenders!
When you look at it this way, it's a wonder that any of it works at all. I'm going to give that Gruber-English show a listen. His podcasts always help me sleep.
Do people think the Mac Pro might be refreshed at this event (not a total redesign, it's still very new, just a refresh)?
Are the next gen of Xeon and FirePro available?
Samsung's V-NAND will supposedly lower bulk SSD prices but internally for maximum performance, Apple will likely stick to more premium parts so I'd expect no change regarding internal capacity:
Samsung's V-NAND will supposedly lower bulk SSD prices but internally for maximum performance, Apple will likely stick to more premium parts so I'd expect no change regarding internal capacity:
It should have just enough bandwidth to cover uncompressed 5K at 60Hz but no more. If they use compression (it can be lossless), it would fit comfortably within the limits.
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I knew I should have trademarked that earlier.
I hope he tucks his shirt in finally this time. That look is very dated.
If a new macbook air gets announced, i might just lose my sh!t & start selling things to have enough money spare to get one.
my 11" mba served me so well for the last 4 years, it still runs perfectly, not a scratch on it, one of my fav macs I've ever owned, I loved my 12" G4 Powerbook, my macbook air, then its gotta be my mac mini, that thing is a little beast, best of all, 15" rMBP, I've had others & whats weird is that I've never owned a mac that wasn't amazing & they haven't disappointed me yet.
A TV made by apple, thats gonna get me in trouble, i already know I'm getting an apple watch, this keynote could get me into some serious money problems haha.
In a way, I do too, but those were the days when Mac was all that there was generating revenue. Now Mac rules it's category, as do the iPhones and iPads... and in their own way, so do the iPods. The AppleWatch, which hasn't even yet been released rules its category to the total embarrassment of Sammy and their smarmy Turd-on a watch-band.
"It's been way to long"... Since Apple had a chick on stage. I hear Angela Ahrendts is easy on the eyes... That's what this show's gonna be all about. :smokey:
Yes, I also experienced Chinese (or some Asian language?) over-dubbing. That's why I "assumed" that the main link through the Netherlands -> England (Cornwall) -> US was being rerouted and going through China/Asia somehow to get to the servers over the Pacific.
My connection*** never became stable for longer than a minute or 2 over more than an hour, although a couple of times the over-dubbing did disappear. I took to Twitter, assorted Live-Blogs, and searching unsuccessfully for a way I could view a "live traffic picture" of the Internet.
Bolded: if anyone knows a website or service where I can view live traffic.... please by all means send me a PM. I'll surely report findings here if anyone is interested.
*** Only as a reminder... my connection is fiber 100mb... and I posted my SpeedTest results at the time of the live stream at 87 - 94mb.
Weird that it differed from country to country. The explanation TheOtherGeoff gave makes me dubious on the whole setup; how on earth could the stream be reasonably ok at my end? Makes no sense.
Anyhoo, as for live Internet traffic I can't find anything. Well, other than these two sites, but it's not what you were looking for:
http://internetpulse.net/Main.aspx?xAxis=Destination&yAxis=Origin&zAxis=Metric&nAxis=Period
http://www.internetlivestats.com
I think that iOS 8 (and its attendant problems/quality issues) is one of those watershed moments that occurs every decade or so. With iOS 8, Xcode 6, Yosemite -- Apple, essentially has turned the [Apple] developer environment on its head ...
Never before have Apple APIs been so open, iOS so extensible/flexible ...
And, new and expanded Apple Services and integration: iCloud, iTunes, HomeKit, HealthKit ...
In addition, we have the potential of Apple partnerships: IBM - enterprise/mobile ; CarPlay - auto manufacturers; Apple Pay - Banks and Merchants; Apple TV - Content providers, Gaming, Ad Hoc Presentation and Media exchange, HomeKit Hub ...
Add to that a new language: Swift; new hardware A8, S1 ...
Yes, we all would probably agree that Apple tried to do too much in too short a time!
But, what choice did Apple have -- when the stars align (technology, capability, opportunity) -- you just have to take your best shot(s) -- and pick up the pieces later!
If not now, When? If not Apple, Who?
You don't get to the Moon (or Mars) by incremental baby steps ... It takes bold, innovative, new giant steps!
BTW, MR has an article saying that an A8X exists (for a new iPad).
I suspect that the real killer use of the A8X will be in the AppleTV -- and all the possibilities that engenders!
Thanks for the effort though. Yes... I ran across both of those when searching... which will come in handy for other things I'm sure... just not this.
Just keep your eyes open, and again thanks!
When you look at it this way, it's a wonder that any of it works at all. I'm going to give that Gruber-English show a listen. His podcasts always help me sleep.
Just kidding, I usually try to hear them through.
Do people think the Mac Pro might be refreshed at this event (not a total redesign, it's still very new, just a refresh)?
Are the next gen of Xeon and FirePro available?
Yes, 14-core replaces 12-core:
http://ark.intel.com/products/81059/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E5-2697-v3-35M-Cache-2_60-GHz
This uses DDR4 memory and there are 128GB dimms:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/ram/68385-adata-sk-hynix-unveil-ddr4-memory-modules/
so 4x128 = 512GB RAM, I expect Apple to offer 64GB or 128GB and 3rd parties can cover higher amounts.
There's a 9100 FirePro with 16GB of video memory:
http://www.amd.com/en-us/products/graphics/workstation/firepro-3d/9100
Samsung's V-NAND will supposedly lower bulk SSD prices but internally for maximum performance, Apple will likely stick to more premium parts so I'd expect no change regarding internal capacity:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2824514/cutting-edge-v-nand-ssds-could-get-cheaper-with-samsungs-new-tlc-tech.html
Yes, 14-core replaces 12-core:
http://ark.intel.com/products/81059/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E5-2697-v3-35M-Cache-2_60-GHz
This uses DDR4 memory and there are 128GB dimms:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/ram/68385-adata-sk-hynix-unveil-ddr4-memory-modules/
so 4x128 = 512GB RAM, I expect Apple to offer 64GB or 128GB and 3rd parties can cover higher amounts.
There's a 9100 FirePro with 16GB of video memory:
http://www.amd.com/en-us/products/graphics/workstation/firepro-3d/9100
Samsung's V-NAND will supposedly lower bulk SSD prices but internally for maximum performance, Apple will likely stick to more premium parts so I'd expect no change regarding internal capacity:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2824514/cutting-edge-v-nand-ssds-could-get-cheaper-with-samsungs-new-tlc-tech.html
Ah, so it is technically possible at least. Thanks Marvin.
5K Thunderbolt display
It's been way too long. Just hope there's a 30" display and not only 27".
None of the above.
How do you power a 5k display with Thunderbolt 2?
It should have just enough bandwidth to cover uncompressed 5K at 60Hz but no more. If they use compression (it can be lossless), it would fit comfortably within the limits.
I think they could bring back a modern version of it.