It is almost believable. But now that I think about it, what if this were a hack? Everyone would be so disappointed. And that hacker..let's hope he doesn't run in to us!
Another website mentioned the G4 graphic itself also is now different. Apparently the old one had a 80 gig drive and the new one has a 120 gig for the same price. Is it possible they meant to swap that graphic and put up the G5 instead of the slightly updated G4?
You know, this kind of screw-up really puts Apple in a corner.
There's no "trademarked" image that they can claim violates their copyright, or trade secrets, and send a C&D to sites that display it -- it's just type. But it's set type from their own site, from their own server, which is even more convincing (unless you want to entertain far-fetched conspiracy theories about rogue Mac geniuses hacking the Apple Store).
It's kinda great.
Perhaps they'll try sending out the C&Ds anyway. Or more likely... enter a complete state of denial until Monday afternoon.
This could be what they call a trial balloon. It could definitely excite investing and can help Apple find out what people think before the actual announcement.
It is almost believable. But now that I think about it, what if this were a hack? Everyone would be so disappointed. And that hacker..let's hope he doesn't run in to us!
although the "rock out with yer cock out" specs make we wonder if this was just a hack, wouldn't a hack be done to look as exactly like apple's current pages? i almost feel like the fact that the font is noticeably different (darker, bolded, whatever) makes it more believable.
Another website mentioned the G4 graphic itself also is now different. Apparently the old one had a 80 gig drive and the new one has a 120 gig for the same price. Is it possible they meant to swap that graphic and put up the G5 instead of the slightly updated G4?
I be damned... How am I supposed to explain it to my wife? I did not plan to buy a Mac this summer... Oh God! Can anybody credit me? Please, donate a couple of bucks, damn it! Save my soul, I beg you...
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Originally posted by NEMESIS
What if..just What if..it was fake...talk about creul. How good is akamai's security i mean how hard would it be to breech those servers?
Just relax. First of all, Akamai is a very serious company. Secondly, even though there is nothing impossible, I would have a hard time imagining anyone willing to go to prison only for the sake of entertaining AppleInsider and MacRumors forums.
although the "rock out with yer cock out" specs make we wonder if this was just a hack, wouldn't a hack be done to look as exactly like apple's current pages? i almost feel like the fact that the font is noticeably different (darker, bolded, whatever) makes it more believable.
Gah! Beat me to it! I was thinking the same thing. Anyone good enough to hack akamai, could probably cobble something together that would look the same.
Who knows? Perhaps somebody bought the "fastest" one recently with an 80 gig and now noticed it is 120 gig. They may even be wrong but it was mentioned.
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Originally posted by BRussell
Now MacRumors has taken the specs off their site with a note: Removed per the request of Apple. "But we got 'em from your web site."
I wonder if Apple Legal sent the Apple Store a C & D.
macminute still has it up...and i expect that AI will keep them up forever as they seem to like ticking off apple
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What happened?
Edit: Oh, here's the link... or at least it used to be: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/webboard/F...ML/001586.html
Sosumi.
link to your hearts content
Google News - Apple G5 Specs
1:50: Already has an O'Grady story...
Originally posted by Hobbes
You know, this kind of screw-up really puts Apple in a corner.
There's no "trademarked" image that they can claim violates their copyright, or trade secrets, and send a C&D to sites that display it -- it's just type. But it's set type from their own site, from their own server, which is even more convincing (unless you want to entertain far-fetched conspiracy theories about rogue Mac geniuses hacking the Apple Store).
It's kinda great.
Perhaps they'll try sending out the C&Ds anyway. Or more likely... enter a complete state of denial until Monday afternoon.
Genie, meet Bottle. Bottle, meet Genie... oh, you've already met.
Just a thought.
Originally posted by lidgar
Now what would really blow me away is if Steve offered up a MDD trade-in program
...it certainly hurts to own one right now, knowing this is coming!
heh, the one time running a G4 450 is a good thing.
Originally posted by Aquatic
It is almost believable. But now that I think about it, what if this were a hack? Everyone would be so disappointed. And that hacker..let's hope he doesn't run in to us!
although the "rock out with yer cock out" specs make we wonder if this was just a hack, wouldn't a hack be done to look as exactly like apple's current pages? i almost feel like the fact that the font is noticeably different (darker, bolded, whatever) makes it more believable.
come on peoples, this is Apple were talkin about!!!!!
"optical audio" come on - its Apple!!!!
be prepared to be let down!!
. . .(hopin Im wrong though)
Originally posted by UMDirector
Another website mentioned the G4 graphic itself also is now different. Apparently the old one had a 80 gig drive and the new one has a 120 gig for the same price. Is it possible they meant to swap that graphic and put up the G5 instead of the slightly updated G4?
Not according to http://www.apple-history.com/ See here: http://apple-history.com/frames/body...y&model=g4_800
G5 Info removed by Apple Legal!
With this "error" you can be sure that all the media will take attention of the WWDC.
We have the specs but don't have the case.
I am not so sure that it is an error ...
Originally posted by NEMESIS
What if..just What if..it was fake...talk about creul. How good is akamai's security i mean how hard would it be to breech those servers?
Just relax. First of all, Akamai is a very serious company. Secondly, even though there is nothing impossible, I would have a hard time imagining anyone willing to go to prison only for the sake of entertaining AppleInsider and MacRumors forums.
Back to the topic. Any sponsors?
Originally posted by concentricity
although the "rock out with yer cock out" specs make we wonder if this was just a hack, wouldn't a hack be done to look as exactly like apple's current pages? i almost feel like the fact that the font is noticeably different (darker, bolded, whatever) makes it more believable.
Gah! Beat me to it! I was thinking the same thing. Anyone good enough to hack akamai, could probably cobble something together that would look the same.
Originally posted by bauman
Hey Moki - Did apple ask you to remove your snap of the webpage, too?
What happened?
Edit: Oh, here's the link... or at least it used to be: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/webboard/F...ML/001586.html
Pre-emptive action on my part. Might as well save Apple Legal some time, they're going to have a busy night...
iPods...home run
iTMS...home run
new PM...freakin home run
funny, suddenly the portables are the ones behind...when, so recently, they were the glue holding apple at the forefront...
i expect PB and iBooks to see improvements fast, especially if apple sees sales of PM that are in the insane ball park
iBook goes G4 or g3 gobi
PB gets the 1.2 and 1.4 970 chips
iMac gets 1.2 and 1.4 970 chips too??
suddenly apple has 90% market share...ha
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