It's quiet... [Archive] - MacRumors Forums

LimeLite

Oct 5, 2003, 04:54 PM

Yeah, I do read the main page, that's why I said it seemed quiet, since the newest news is over 24 hours old and is kind of about Microsoft. Panther's close, I know, but it feels like there's something else as well.

dho

Oct 5, 2003, 05:02 PM

its got to be panther, apple hasn't released a seed in a long while

Foxer

Oct 5, 2003, 05:24 PM

Would Apple just spring it on us? There was a big lead time between Jaguar and the actual release. I have to assume that they'll first announce a date, probably several weeks off - which would put panther about when we expected it.

MoparShaha

Oct 5, 2003, 06:13 PM

Is it gonna just be released on Apple's website, just like that? Or will there be some event and some fanfare? I'm looking forward to Panther so much, and I've built it up in my head, just having it suddenly appear on the Apple Store seems kinda weak. How do you guys think its gonna be released?

Doctor Q

Oct 5, 2003, 06:38 PM

I like being up on the latest rumors, but I realize that I also like it when Apple pulls a complete surprise on us with a product announcement that wasn't expected at all. Hey, maybe the Newton is coming back.

LimeLite

Oct 5, 2003, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Doctor Q
I like being up on the latest rumors, but I realize that I also like it when Apple pulls a complete surprise on us with a product announcement that wasn't expected at all. Hey, maybe the Newton is coming back.
I agree entirely. I kind of miss the days before I knew about the rumor sites when every announcement from Apple was a complete and utter surprise.

mnkeybsness

Oct 5, 2003, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by dho
its got to be panther, apple hasn't released a seed in a long while

7B85 seems to be the most recent...as it is the latest that i have seen floating around and gotten my dirty hands on :D

bousozoku

Oct 5, 2003, 10:03 PM

Don't expect any surprises until after January. It's the wrong time of the year.

Doctor Q

Oct 5, 2003, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by bousozoku
Don't expect any surprises until after January. It's the wrong time of the year. How 'bout in January? The Macworld San Francisco keynote will be January 5, 2004.

bousozoku

Oct 5, 2003, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Doctor Q
How 'bout in January? The Macworld San Francisco keynote will be January 5, 2004.

All you'll hear is the continuing success of the music store with the addition of Windows users, G5 sales, and the further adoption of Mac OS X due to Panther, Quark XPress, and other software. ;)

Oh, and one more thing...

voicegy

Oct 5, 2003, 10:54 PM

30 years ago next year, Apple introduced "Macintosh"...I think Macworld 2004 is going to be quite the event...and I am not going to miss being there.

tazo

Oct 5, 2003, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by bousozoku
All you'll hear is the continuing success of the music store with the addition of Windows users, G5 sales, and the further adoption of Mac OS X due to Panther, Quark XPress, and other software. ;)

Oh, and one more thing...

What do u think the one more thing will be?

voicegy

Oct 5, 2003, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by tazo
What do u think the one more thing will be?

I WANT: A super-secret balls-out fantastic limited edition BABE Mac to celebrate the anniversary.

But I'm not holding my breath.:(

Edot

Oct 5, 2003, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by voicegy
30 years ago next year, Apple introduced "Macintosh"...I think Macworld 2004 is going to be quite the event...and I am not going to miss being there.

That was 20 years ago right??

revenuee

Oct 5, 2003, 11:12 PM

ya... it was 20 years ago... 1984, still gonna be huge

vniow

Oct 5, 2003, 11:15 PM

Its oh so quiet, shh...shhh...

ShadowHunter

Oct 5, 2003, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by LimeLite
...too quiet. Feels like something's coming...

Any guesses as to what? :D

A welcome break from the recent PBook rumor madness. Every 35.34 seconds it was "G5 PBooks next week!!!! 15" being cancelled!!! Size reduction in 12"!! Dual G4 17"! New PBook with quad G5s with the new 30" LCD display for a screen!!!"

voicegy

Oct 5, 2003, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by revenuee
ya... it was 20 years ago... 1984, still gonna be huge

Geesh, was I way off! :rolleyes:

Sorry... let's see now....
We've already had a Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh...in 1997 Apple sold that beauty to celebrate 20 years in the computer business (if you count 1977 for the debut of the Apple II...the Apple I was 1976, but not mass produced)

1977-1997 = 20 years of Apple
1984-2004 = 20 years of Macintosh

There...that's better!

voicegy

Oct 5, 2003, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by vniow
Its oh so quiet, shh...shhh...

Can't wait 'til Tuesday, can you, vniow? *sigh*

Love the new 'tar!

revenuee

Oct 5, 2003, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by voicegy
Geesh, was I way off! :rolleyes:

Sorry... let's see now....
We've already had a Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh...in 1997 Apple sold that beauty to celebrate 20 years in the computer business (if you count 1977 for the debut of the Apple II...the Apple I was 1976, but not mass produced)

1977-1997 = 20 years of Apple
1984-2004 = 20 years of Macintosh

There...that's better!

Hey it happens ...
i am intrigued to see what apple will give us.... G5 powerbook would be nice.... LOL sorry ShadowHunter

ColoJohnBoy

Oct 5, 2003, 11:53 PM

Everyone I worked with at Apple is saying it's probably going to be October 25th, though they aren't even certain yet. In any case, I know for a fact that 7B85 is the Gold Master. Look at my post in this thread:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40620

bousozoku

Oct 5, 2003, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by tazo
What do u think the one more thing will be?

Now, I didn't hear this (again) but I would say a 30 inch LCD monitor along with upgraded G3 iBooks.

revenuee

Oct 6, 2003, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by bousozoku
Now, I didn't hear this (again) but I would say a 30 inch LCD monitor along with upgraded G3 iBooks.

30 inch LCD? think of the price

since th 17" is 699 -- 20" is 1299 -- 23" is 1999

so by that pattern, a 26 inch would cost around 2800 and a 29 or 30 would be around 3500 to 3700... who could afford that? custom made orders maybe, definatly not something you would see in stock.

Just a thought though i don't mean to critisize

but it's gotta be Panther as the next big thing and/or iBooks

Although i could see them sticking the G5 in an Xserve next...