Apple Store is Down - June 26th

[topgunn]

The Apple Store is down in the US.

[Ashapalan]

UK is too. Just finished my final A-level today, a release would be SWEET.

[iGary]

I'm guessing price changes.

[Eidorian]

I can confirm this. It's "We'll be right back" down. It's a Monday too.

[Dont Hurt Me]

New ProMacs! NewiMacs! New ProBooks! and a eMac replacement!:)

[iGary]

*as several miliion Safari browsers go into Tab-Refresh mode* :D

[dcv]

I just spotted this too as I was browsing the UK store and refurb store...



*oooh* what's going on? I was actually considering Mac #4 and #5 purchases earlier...

[discoforce]

That sticky note is such a tease!

[dettociao]

Down for me too, Ars link: http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8300945231/m/252000089731

[zap2]

What every shall it be?

12'' MacBook lite?

[Eidorian]

Speed bump the iMac and Mac mini please...

[discoforce]

NanoBookTM ;)

[gauchogolfer]

*as several miliion Safari browsers go into Tab-Refresh mode* :D


Along with several million new MR threads started, by overexcited people who don't search first. Always my favorite part of 'Store-Down Tuesdays™'.

[twoodcc]

i'm guessing it has something to do with xserve, like said in one of the first page rumors

[Queso]

8GB scratch-resistant iPod nanos :)

[iBrow]

ACD's with iSights built-in. :confused:

[MacSA]

New Mac Minis and iMacs? Just had a nice price cut in Europe, maybe they were trying to clear out old stock?

It's probably that server thing though lol

[SheriffParker]

I bet it'll be something good.... something extraordinary.... something we've never seen before...

*rubs hands together*

[Daveway]

A MONDAY?1!!1!!

This is hypocricy!

[topgunn]

I just slipped on my "Oops! I Crapped My Pants" and now I am ready. Bring on the Mac Pros, Steve.

[Sam*]

Hope its something good:D

[discoforce]

Along with several million new MR threads started, by overexcited people who don't search first. Always my favorite part of 'Store-Down Tuesdays™'.

Then you'll be happy to know that when I found the Apple Store down, I checked MR, started a new thread, then decided to check again. I'm NEVER the first to know. :p

[jamblo]

well my macbookpro has just arrived at my house, they've probably just halved the prices! :rolleyes:

[twoodcc]

Hope its something good:D

me as well. i think it's fun reading this thread though :)

[codo]

13" MacBook Pro... Come on!

[fanbrain]

I guess I won't be going down to the Apple Store this Wednesday. I was heading down for a Macbook, but if something changes in the portables line, it's back to the drawing board for me.

[njmac]

Is it always down for this long?

[topgunn]

Is it always down for this long?
Only when you are waiting for something.

[LastLine]

Looks like it's Macbook updates. Hmm..



No really....every time I buty something from Apple there's an update to it. My iPod 4G, my iMac G5. And I have a Macbook on it's way to me at the minute. Go figure.

[mattcube64]

I have a feeling the iMac will hit 2Ghz. Nothing really.

I hope it's a 12" MBP. PLEASE!!!

[Eidorian]

Looks like it's Macbook updates. Hmm..



No really....every time I buty something from Apple there's an update to it. My iPod 4G, my iMac G5. And I have a Macbook on it's way to me at the minute. Go figure.http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Weep less often.

[fanbrain]

Looks like it's Macbook updates. Hmm..



No really....every time I buty something from Apple there's an update to it. My iPod 4G, my iMac G5. And I have a Macbook on it's way to me at the minute. Go figure.


So please tell us when you are about to buy something else and we'll know to wait for updates. No more of this guessing-and-waiting-around-for-updates stuff anymore.

[topgunn]

I have a feeling the iMac will hit 2Ghz.
Really going out on a limb there.

[iBrow]

I have a feeling the iMac will hit 2Ghz. Nothing really.

I hope it's a 12" MBP. PLEASE!!!

The 20" iMac is already at 2GHz. :confused:

[laidbackliam]

i'm gonna say its a limited edition u2 ipod nano.......

[netdog]

I noticed this weekend that a lot of sources of 60GB iPods were out of stock, with only the 30GB. That made me wonder if the reports earlier in the spring that resellers had been instructed to clear stock meant that the new top end revision was coming this week.

Of course, it could just be MacBook sleeves...

...or new and improved iKlear II with anti-yellowing ingredients.

[Sam*]

i'm gonna say its a limited edition u2 ipod nano.......

i really hope not

[LastLine]

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Weep less often.
Oh I don't really believe it. but there's a solid case of sods law which applies for me :P

My honest guess is it'll actually be nothing.

[mattcube64]

Really going out on a limb there.

Well, with the pricedrops in Europe, I just think it's time for the 17" model to be bumped. I hope it's something bigger, but this whole thing is kinda unexpexcted.

[codo]

i'm gonna say its a limited edition u2 ipod nano.......

Bleah! Maybe one of Bono's red products - iPods? Don'tchya love speculation?

[MacSA]

I think the Mac Mini's should go all dual core. 1.6ghz and 1.8ghz respectively and get rid of the core solo model.

[Eraserhead]

Well, with the pricedrops in Europe, I just think it's time for the 17" model to be bumped. I hope it's something bigger, but this whole thing is kinda unexpexcted.
Hate to be boring but it's probably the XServe, Woodcrest is out today...

[Peace]

i'm guessing it has something to do with xserve, like said in one of the first page rumors


BINGO!!

[netdog]

Sorry, but I am a switcher. How long do they usually take to update the sites and come back online?

[Spanky Deluxe]

If a smaller MBP comes out I'll have to do a serious amount of thinking. I think iMac updates are in order, its basically been six months. Either that or xServes although I always thought new xServes would come when the new PowerMacs come.

[The Grood]

Steve Jobs resigns to take over at Microsoft.

Hands his Apple shares to Bill Gates Foundation.

Apple closing down sale begins...

[Sam*]

i dont know if this is any relavance, but about 30 mins before the store shut i was trying to get to the macbook purchase page where you chose any upgrades you want and i couldnt get onto it:confused:

So maybe something to do with that or there fixing some technical glictches with the site,

But more than likely its none of the above

[codo]

Steve Jobs resigns to take over at Microsoft.

Hands his Apple shares to Bill Gates Foundation.

Apple closing down sale begins...

I'll have a MacBook Pro, iMac and some fries with that please.

[jonharris200]

Sorry, but I am a switcher.
Ah ... that's a cause for celebration, not apologies. ;)

[Sam*]

BINGO!!

B - I - N - G - O

[BlizzardBomb]

The 20" iMac is already at 2GHz. :confused:

No, literally. It'll get a 2GHz chip and step on it. :)

[Peace]

i dont know if this is any relavance, but about 30 mins before the store shut i was trying to get to the macbook purchase page where you chose any upgrades you want and i couldnt get onto it:confused:

So maybe something to do with that or there fixing some technical glictches with the site,

But more than likely its none of the above


They're switching over to Intel OS X Server which would effect all aspects of the store.


Apple.com should go down for a split second too but we won't notice that one.

[mattcube64]

I need to leave for work in 20 minutes! PLEASE UPDATE BEFORE THAT, APPLE.:rolleyes:

[netdog]

Ah ... that's a cause for celebration, not apologies. ;)

It certainly is :D

I love using my Macs.

[NYmacAttack]

Hate to be boring but it's probably the XServe, Woodcrest is out today...

Yup thats the likely product to get an update. But you never know Steve could have a surprise up his sleeve.;)

[Spanky Deluxe]

I'm so excited!! How can I get so excited about a website??? Crazy.

[RichP]

It has to be something *rather* significant to have the store down, does it not? When they added the new U2 ipod, the store didnt go down. Minor updates and price changes dont make it go down.

That being said, it most likely is Xserve, followed by MacPro. I highly doubt there are going to be any new laptops (unless there was a new form factor released, and we would have heard rumors of such a thing)

[Pine-Tree]

There's a 'music' tab next to the store tab, was it always like that or is this new?? maybe a new tab (videos...) is coming up??

[iGary]

It has to be something *rather* significant to have the store down, does it not? When they added the new U2 ipod, the store didnt go down. Minor updates and price changes dont make it go down.

No, especially since it is not Tuesday...and the store was down shortly for the greed Pod.

[BlizzardBomb]

Minor updates and price changes dont make it go down.

Pretty sure Europe stores went down for the price drops.

There's a 'music' tab next to the store tab, was it always like that or is this new?? maybe a new tab (videos...) is coming up??

I think that's there from the pre-iTunes days. They haven't updated the "Be right back" page since.

[mattcube64]

I wouldn't be surprised to finally see the real video iPod. It's been rumored for so long. But, I would of expected some rumors leaked throughout the last week.

[liketom]

dam i just bought a macbook last week so im really skint :(

new ipods i bet

[codo]

I wouldn't be surprised to finally see the real video iPod. It's been rumored for so long. But, I would of expected some rumors leaked throughout the last week.

Would have thought they are saving that for November/December holiday buying season if indeed the said product exists.

[discoforce]

Shall we start placing bets on when it'll be back up?

My guess: GMT = 16:10

[Chrispy]

How long is the store usually down for updates? It seems like it has been down for at least an hour now.

If the macpro came out today I would just poop myself... wow that was a profound statement haha.

[Hattig]

Woodcrest is 'released' today, although general availability won't be for a few weeks - maybe Apple got the first batch however.

I'm guessing XServes primarily, then maybe an Intel Mac Pro, although the G5 PowerMacs won't be removed just yet.

[topgunn]

Shall we start placing bets on when it'll be back up?

My guess: GMT = 16:10
If it goes any longer, Apple's sticky note would be a liar.

[mattcube64]

Shall we start placing bets on when it'll be back up?

My guess: GMT = 16:10

I have to leave like a minute after that, so I sure hope so.

[Sam*]

How long is the store usually down for updates? It seems like it has been down for at least an hour now.

well this post was made at 4:11pm so if the yellow sticky label is truthful it will be back up within the next 10 mins

[Ryan T.]

but..but...it's Monday!

[BlizzardBomb]

Woodcrest is 'released' today, although general availability won't be for a few weeks - maybe Apple got the first batch however.

I'm guessing XServes primarily, then maybe an Intel Mac Pro, although the G5 PowerMacs won't be removed just yet.

Well it doesn't have to be shipping today, but an announcement would be great. :)

[codo]

I've found a bug for them to fix in the mean time.

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore

This "down page" is obviously generic, as when you click any of the links; it takes you away from the country specific site. So when you click the store link, you’re on the USA store. Bad.

[emotion]

I speculate it's black Macbook now same price as equivalent white?

:)

Well I can but hope.

[benthewraith]

I wouldn't be surprised to finally see the real video iPod. It's been rumored for so long. But, I would of expected some rumors leaked throughout the last week.

:confused:

I thought there was a video ipod already? Can't you watch tv shows on your ipod?

[macgeek2005]

Is apple's main page always up when the store is down? Cause if you just go to apple.com.... the page appears, and theres nothing new.

[DavidLeblond]

well this post was made at 4:11pm so if the yellow sticky label is truthful it will be back up within the next 10 mins

Uploading all the pictures and video of the newly redesigned iMac, the video iPod, and the iPhone may take a little longer than an hour though.

[jonharris200]

I make it exactly one hour now since the store went down - at about 5 mins past the hour.

[®îçhå®?]

Shall we start placing bets on when it'll be back up?

My guess: GMT = 16:10
Huh *scratches head*, it is 17.05 GMT now!!

[ravenvii]

Is apple's main page always up when the store is down? Cause if you just go to apple.com.... the page appears, and theres nothing new.

Yeah, the front page doesn't go down when the store does. It just gets updated when the store goes back up - if there's anything new, that is.

[benthewraith]

I speculate it's black Macbook now same price as equivalent white?

:)

Well I can but hope.

Perhaps they did away with the white macbook and are only doing black because of the staining issues? :cool:

[macgeek2005]

Damn it! I got up early to do math homework, and now i'm glued to the computer, waiting for the stupid apple store........ hehe.

[codo]

Huh *scratches head*, it is 17.05 GMT now!!

Nope - 17:06 BST, British time goes forward an hour for daylight saving.

[odedia]

I think Steve promised at MacWorld January 2006 to completly transition the entire computer line to intels buy june 2006. With June approachint its end, it seems likely that the Mac Pro and XServe will be updated, no?

[Sam*]

Huh *scratches head*, it is 17.05 GMT now!!

No its 17:07 BST its summer time now so in the Uk were not GMT at the mo

[macgeek2005]

I think Steve promised at MacWorld January 2006 to completly transition the entire computer line to intels buy june 2006. With June approachint its end, it seems likely that the Mac Pro and XServe will be updated, no?

Nope. He said "by the end of this calender year".

[benthewraith]

I think Steve promised at MacWorld January 2006 to completly transition the entire computer line to intels buy june 2006. With June approachint its end, it seems likely that the Mac Pro and XServe will be updated, no?

I thought he said end of 2006. But Apple is mucho ahead of schedule.

[Daz]

It's back.

[discoforce]

Huh *scratches head*, it is 17.05 GMT now!!

So is this site (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/) not working? :confused:

[laidbackliam]

I think Steve promised at MacWorld January 2006 to completly transition the entire computer line to intels buy june 2006. With June approachint its end, it seems likely that the Mac Pro and XServe will be updated, no?
he promised to start by june 2006.

intel fully by end of year

[macgeek2005]

It's back.

No it's not.

[®îçhå®?]

What has changed???

[iGary]

Not for me it isn't.

[Sam*]

Back up and i cant see anything new,

[Hattig]

Is Up.

Don't know what was 'new' before, but here's what the list is:

New to the Store
JBL On Stage II - Black
Ultimate Ears 3 - Black
Knomo case - Black (nano)
Logitech Cordless S530
LaCie 8x DVD±RW + LightScribe
VoIP CyberPhone-W
Pantone eye one LT
Intego Security Barrier X4 - Antispam
Elgato EyeTV 2
Guitar Rig 2

bum

[gloss]

It's back.

Not in the US.

edit: oop, there it goes.

[Daz]

No it's not.

The UK store is

[mattcube64]

It's back.

not for me, sure you aren't working offline?

[BlizzardBomb]

Back up and i cant see anything new,

Yup, they were just teasing us. :p

[robbieduncan]

No it's not.

UK store is back up for me. No significant updates (some 3rd party software and peripherals listed as new).

[2Sticky]

UK stores back.

No new products.

[iGary]

Lol


nothing.

[dettociao]

.

[codo]

Damn. They must be saving the 13" MacBook Pro for another day...

[macgeek2005]

GAHHHHH!!!!!!:(:(:(:(. Okay, i'm going to do my algebra, by guys!!

[ipacmm]

Well too bad, I was hoping for something cool....well maybe tomorrow.

[mattcube64]

lol. sux. :(

[NYmacAttack]

I don't see anything new :mad:

[2Sticky]

Maybe they are preparing for something new tomorrow?

[aaron.lee2006]

Canada Store is back up,
Nothing new!

[Eduardo1971]

It back on-line in the u.s.. No significant updates.

[iGary]

Steve: " Lets see how many hits we can get - shut the store down for an hour."

[Chrispy]

Its back, nothing new :(

[SC68Cal]

Can anyone confirm that the iBook G4's were part of the education store before? I think they might have re-added them to the education store.

EDIT: I also got a pop up that said a rep was willing to chat, if I had any questions.

Seems like they added a few little things.

[sunfast]

HOORAY! My MacBook hasn't been superceded yet! :)

[discoforce]

Steve: " Lets see how many hits we can get - shut the store down for an hour."

That would be fun... :p

Not as much fun as joining the Hold-Our-Breath Collective :D

Cheers all.

[twoodcc]

Maybe they are preparing for something new tomorrow?

that's all we can hope for

[iBrow]

Absolutely nothing. :(

[benthewraith]

Can anyone confirm that the iBook G4's were part of the education store before? I think they might have re-added them to the education store.

EDIT: I also got a pop up that said a rep was willing to chat, if I had any questions.

Seems like they added a few little things.

In the Education store, yes. They've always been there. :)

[NYmacAttack]

that's all we can hope for


Cant wait till Tuesday :D

[Daveway]

Was the Nike+iPod kit there before?

[Evangelion]

I was hoping for new PowerMacs (or whatever they would be called). I mean, Dell has alrady released their Woodcrest-based workstations: Link (http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/client/precn_490_690?c=fi&l=fi&s=gen). Apple could release the Woodcrest-Mac today, and save the mini-tower/pizzabox for WWDC :).

[LastLine]

That would be fun... :p

Not as much fun as joining the Hold-Our-Breath Collective :D

Cheers all.
Hah! I love the style.

Ah well. 13" Macbook Pro next Tuesday!

[Sam*]

Was the Nike+iPod kit there before?


Yes

[tangerineyum]

new to the store

Apple Certified Refurbished iPod + Free Apple iPod Accessory

buy a refurbished ipod and get a free ipod dock or something like that in the deals section of the store.

[iGary]

Has Apple always sold iPods? :D

[iGary]

new to the store

Apple Certified Refurbished iPod + Free Apple iPod Accessory

buy a refurbished ipod and get a free ipod dock or something like that in the deals section of the store.

That's been there...

Look people we would hav gotten a press release for anything new. Move along nothing to see. :)

[socamx]

Something to do with the iSight and AirPort Extreme

http://digg.com/apple/iSight_and_AirPort_Extreme_removed_from_The_Apple_Store

"To complie with EU regulations, Apple's iSight camera and AirPort Extreme base station have been removed from the Apple Store's across Europe (which was why the store was down this morning)"

Edit: Better Source:

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=14979

[tangerineyum]

heres a grab

edit: aww shucks igary i was feeling special for just a bit

[Subiklim]

"To complie with EU regulations, "

FLipping EU. When will they learn their system will fail?

[twocargar]

Has Bill Me Later (bottom left -AppleStore US) been there for a while? I haven't shopped in a while.

[QCassidy352]

doesn't the store go down pretty routinely for maintenance? Why was everyone so worked up about this? :confused:

[NYmacAttack]

Something to do with the iSight and AirPort Extreme

http://digg.com/apple/iSight_and_AirPort_Extreme_removed_from_The_Apple_Store

"To complie with EU regulations, Apple's iSight camera and AirPort Extreme base station have been removed from the Apple Store's across Europe (which was why the store was down this morning)"

I wonder what regulations they were in violation of. :confused:

[socamx]

Okay found a better source:

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=14979

[topgunn]

I was hpojng for new PowerMacs (or whatever they would be called). I mean, Dell has alrady released their Woodcrest-based workstations: Link (http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/client/precn_490_690?c=fi&l=fi&s=gen). Apple could release the Woodcrest-Mac today, and save the mini-tower/pizzabox for WWDC :).
The Dells in your link are not using Woodcrest.

[macfunlerman]

if you go to the apple homepage and then click the store tab its still down..at least in the US

[Island Dog]

I wonder what regulations they were in violation of.


Someone else probably makes one similar, therefore you don't need two choices, only one will do.

[Island Dog]

It's back up.

[socamx]

if you go to the apple homepage and then click the store tab its still down..at least in the US

Store works fine for me in the US...

[Katharine]

if you go to the apple homepage and then click the store tab its still down..at least in the US

no it's back up

[twoodcc]

it has "Memory" right beside the iSights on the page. since when did Apple sell RAM by itself?

[Ryan T.]

f this s

not that I want to buy anything, but still :(

[Peace]

I wonder what regulations they were in violation of. :confused:


There's no "violation" per se.
It's a new environmental policy in the EU..Certain chemicals used in the Airport,eMac etc.. can't be sold anymore..

[dcv]

"To complie with EU regulations, Apple's iSight camera and AirPort Extreme base station have been removed from the Apple Store's across Europe (which was why the store was down this morning)"


Oh damn, no iSight camera for me then. Shame :rolleyes: :p

[Evangelion]

The Dells in your link are not using Woodcrest.

Yes they are. They are using 5000-series Xeons, and 5000-series is the Woodcrest that was just announced today. Those Dells were used for benchmarking in intel.com where they talk of the new Xeons. Also, those Dells are using FB-DIMM memory, something that Woodcrest uses.

[nutman]

Yes they are. They are using 5000-series Xeons, and 5000-series is the Woodcrest that was just announced today. Those Dells were used for benchmarking in intel.com where they talk of the new Xeons. Also, those Dells are using FB-DIMM memory, something that Woodcrest uses.

from wikipedia
On 23 May 2006, Intel released the Dual-Core Xeon codenamed Dempsey. Released as the Dual-Core Xeon 5000-series, Dempsey is a NetBurst processor built on a 65 nm process, and is virtually identical to Intel's "Presler" Pentium Extreme Edition, except for SMP support, which lets Dempsey operate in dual-processor systems. Dempsey ranges between 2.67 and 3.73 GHz (model numbers 5030-5080). Some models have a 667 MT/s FSB, and others have a 1066 MT/s FSB. Dempsey has 4 MiB of L2 Cache (2 MiB per core). A Medium Voltage model, at 3.2 GHz and 1066 MT/s FSB (model number 5063), has also been released. Dempsey also introduces a new interface for Xeon processors: Socket J, also known as LGA 771.

[topgunn]

Yes they are. They are using 5000-series Xeons, and 5000-series is the Woodcrest that was just announced today. Those Dells were used for benchmarking in intel.com where they talk of the new Xeons. Also, those Dells are using FB-DIMM memory, something that Woodcrest uses.
Woodcrest is 5100 series.

[Macmaniac]

I love how the Apple store goes down, and MR goes nuts:D

[vniow]

I love how the Apple store goes down, and MR goes nuts:D

We need a new product release. Bad.

[Evangelion]

Woodcrest is 5100 series.

And I consider 5100 to be part of 5000-series. Besides, looking at the "Configure it" page of 690 I can clearly see these CPU's listed as options:

Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5080 3.73GHz, 2 X 2MB L2,1066
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5060 3.20GHz, 2 X 2MB L2,1066
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5050 3.00GHz, 2 X 2MB L2, 667
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5160 3.00GHz, 4MB L2,1333
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5150 2.66GHz, 4MB L2,1333
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5140 2.33GHz, 4MB L2,1333
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5130 2.00GHz, 4MB L2,1333
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5120 1.86GHz, 4MB L2,1066
Dual Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5110 1.60GHz, 4MB L2,1066

[aaron.lee2006]

Something is definately up. They added a tab to the top called Music and all of a sudden it is gone. i think a new iPod or something to do with it is coming tomoroow or very soon.

[Evangelion]

Direct link (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=555&l=en&oc=MLB1726&s=biz) Those ARE Woodcrests in there. Yep, there are few NetBurst-Xeons there as well, but Woodcrest is the big thing here.

[YS2003]

The online store is now up. I have not noticed any change by quickly glancing over the pages. I was hoping some price drop for MBP and MB...........

[buffalo]

I skipped to the last page after reading the first 2, so did I miss anything? Nothing seems to be different in the store...

[paperinacup]

did anyone see my post?

They've been selling it by itself for awhile.

[topgunn]

Direct link (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=555&l=en&oc=MLB1726&s=biz) Those ARE Woodcrests in there. Yep, there are few NetBurst-Xeons there as well, but Woodcrest is the big thing here.
You are quite right there. However, in your previous link, despite my best efforts, I could find no references to any 5100 series Xeons.

[dornoforpyros]

g5 powerbook!!1! :p

ok, sorry that was lame, but so is a 7 page thread about a website having maintenance done to it.

[twoodcc]

They've been selling it by itself for awhile.

thanks for letting me know

[Evangelion]

You are quite right there. However, in your previous link, despite my best efforts, I could find no references to any 5100 series Xeons.

It was just a short news-release of sorts about the new workstations.