its just going to be funny when apple do just an mac mini and a sepcial ipod and microsoft pull out the uber-secret project. Apple then puts on another event a week later bringing out the really cool stuff!!
I'm hoping for a mini-labtop. They'd be fine with say, 10-20Gb storage, an 800Mhz processor (though 1Ghz+ would be nice), and a full version of Mac OS X. Fold it up and it acts exactly like an ipod, open it and its an ipod video, open the browser, ichat, and news aggregator and its your communication hub. Pricing 500-700$.
Edit: Actually I think any processor speed down to 400Mhz would be fine, as long as it had a good amount of RAM.
My co-worker is best friends with someone who works at an apple store in SoCA - anyway, I hate it when people post rumors like this but here I go -
Friday Apple had them send back all the Mac mini's, Mighty Mouse and Shuffle's that were returned un-opened by customers. Usually they sell them in the store at a reduced price.
What this means I don't know. Maybe Apple needs them for Apple.com or maybe something else entirely - however its out of the ordinary from what I understand.
It's tomorrow (as in "to morrow," the archaic term)!
Don't use apostrophes on nouns unless they're possessive ("the shuffle's battery life")!
Thank you.
Anyways, I'm most inclined to think the event is iPod-focused and that we'll probably see the Hi-Fi/boombox device as well as a shuffle replacement, but it's hard to say. I'd love to see an Intel-based Mac mini, so long as it's reasonably quick for the price. No matter what, short of a last-minute leak it seems like Apple has things under wraps. We could be caught totally by surprise.
Friday Apple had them send back all the Mac mini's, Mighty Mouse and Shuffle's that were returned un-opened by customers. Usually they sell them in the store at a reduced price.
Minis and shuffles alongside a few other items like AirPort Express w/ Video is what I'd expect. I feel some people are expecting the kitchen sink!
I can't think why mighty mice would be returned unless the wireless models are finally coming out.
I can't think why mighty mice would be returned unless the wireless models are finally coming out.
Wireless models don't mean a discontinuation of the wired. Perhaps Apple is actually going to produce a good two-button mouse? Sorry, but the MightyMouse was Apple's biggest "miss" in quite some time, IMO.
I think the weight of a portable notebook is much more important instead of the display size. Don't you think PB12 is too heavy for its weight is nearly the same as ibook12. Think about the PB15 and the ibook14, the PB15 is bigger but lighter than the ibook14. So what if there will be a MacBook(Pro)13 within 2KG, won't it be much more better than the current PB12?
I see..! So in terms of portability the 12" iBook is better than the 12"PowerBook?
I could just buy a PowerBook but I'm holding off to see what Steve would roll this year. I need maximum portability (light & small) easy to carry (backpack).. The MacBook Pro looks promising, but I can't carry around a 15" (too big/heavy)...
Wireless models don't mean a discontinuation of the wired. Perhaps Apple is actually going to produce a good two-button mouse? Sorry, but the MightyMouse was Apple's biggest "miss" in quite some time, IMO.
I quite like mine. The only thing that bugs me is the ball sticking. I'm on my third mouse because of balls that no longer function. Perhaps they're replacing the first model with a model you can take apart and clean.
Microsoft has a habit of announcing new products which may never see the light of day whenever a competitor announces something. Users who may then have bought the competitors product then don't buy one because the Microsoft one is due 'real soon now'.
I seriously thought it meant "fucked up disinformation". I like that better
Anyway, everyone has gotten carried away (as usual). Expect iPod accessories, and nothing more. No computer, no movie downloads, no video iPods. I don't believe Apple would refer to these dismissively as "fun products."
If I could download "Mr. Deeds", "Finding Nemo" etc, etc and watch them on a dedicated video device, I certainly would consider it fun.
The thing that is driving me crazy is the meaning of the calendar. Last fall the invite with curtains bequeathed the 5G iPod that does video. Fun things that do calendars means a PDA or tablet in my book; thet new device would of course do video as well, as video is already out there.
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Edit: Actually I think any processor speed down to 400Mhz would be fine, as long as it had a good amount of RAM.
Edit: Think slightly larger then Nintendo DS.
My co-worker is best friends with someone who works at an apple store in SoCA - anyway, I hate it when people post rumors like this but here I go -
Friday Apple had them send back all the Mac mini's, Mighty Mouse and Shuffle's that were returned un-opened by customers. Usually they sell them in the store at a reduced price.
What this means I don't know. Maybe Apple needs them for Apple.com or maybe something else entirely - however its out of the ordinary from what I understand.
anybody know of an IRC channel with live reports on Tuesday?
Until tommarow I will just have to try to controll my twitching...
It's tomorrow (as in "to morrow," the archaic term)!
Don't use apostrophes on nouns unless they're possessive ("the shuffle's battery life")!
Thank you.
Anyways, I'm most inclined to think the event is iPod-focused and that we'll probably see the Hi-Fi/boombox device as well as a shuffle replacement, but it's hard to say. I'd love to see an Intel-based Mac mini, so long as it's reasonably quick for the price. No matter what, short of a last-minute leak it seems like Apple has things under wraps. We could be caught totally by surprise.
Originally posted by FreeState
Friday Apple had them send back all the Mac mini's, Mighty Mouse and Shuffle's that were returned un-opened by customers. Usually they sell them in the store at a reduced price.
Minis and shuffles alongside a few other items like AirPort Express w/ Video is what I'd expect. I feel some people are expecting the kitchen sink!
I can't think why mighty mice would be returned unless the wireless models are finally coming out.
Originally posted by Xool
I can't think why mighty mice would be returned unless the wireless models are finally coming out.
Wireless models don't mean a discontinuation of the wired. Perhaps Apple is actually going to produce a good two-button mouse? Sorry, but the MightyMouse was Apple's biggest "miss" in quite some time, IMO.
Originally posted by Bulky Cranium
Actually I found a picture, right on apples site. They must have screwed up again and posted the picture to early.
Episode 2 of Steve's Super Secret Apple Rumors podcast is finally out! What do you think of Steve's predictions?
Originally posted by 48HOURs
I think the weight of a portable notebook is much more important instead of the display size. Don't you think PB12 is too heavy for its weight is nearly the same as ibook12. Think about the PB15 and the ibook14, the PB15 is bigger but lighter than the ibook14. So what if there will be a MacBook(Pro)13 within 2KG, won't it be much more better than the current PB12?
I see..! So in terms of portability the 12" iBook is better than the 12"PowerBook?
I could just buy a PowerBook but I'm holding off to see what Steve would roll this year. I need maximum portability (light & small) easy to carry (backpack).. The MacBook Pro looks promising, but I can't carry around a 15" (too big/heavy)...
So...
The waiting continues...
Originally posted by Bulky Cranium
Actually I found a picture, right on apples site. They must have screwed up again and posted the picture to early.
COOL and FUN
Originally posted by ryanh
Wireless models don't mean a discontinuation of the wired. Perhaps Apple is actually going to produce a good two-button mouse? Sorry, but the MightyMouse was Apple's biggest "miss" in quite some time, IMO.
I quite like mine. The only thing that bugs me is the ball sticking. I'm on my third mouse because of balls that no longer function. Perhaps they're replacing the first model with a model you can take apart and clean.
Originally posted by aegisdesign
FUD - Fear Uncertainty and Doubt
Microsoft has a habit of announcing new products which may never see the light of day whenever a competitor announces something. Users who may then have bought the competitors product then don't buy one because the Microsoft one is due 'real soon now'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FUD
I seriously thought it meant "fucked up disinformation". I like that better
Anyway, everyone has gotten carried away (as usual). Expect iPod accessories, and nothing more. No computer, no movie downloads, no video iPods. I don't believe Apple would refer to these dismissively as "fun products."
The thing that is driving me crazy is the meaning of the calendar. Last fall the invite with curtains bequeathed the 5G iPod that does video. Fun things that do calendars means a PDA or tablet in my book; thet new device would of course do video as well, as video is already out there.