Apple Event Confirmed for September 9th: 'Let's Rock'

[MacRumors]

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Engadget confirms (http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/02/apple-event-for-next-tuesday-the-9th/) that there is an Apple media event for September 9th as rumored.

Apple is expected to release new iPod nanos and a new iPod Touch. While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least October.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/02/apple-event-confirmed-for-september-9th-lets-rock/)

[amac4me]

Bring it on! This would indicate an iPod / iTunes related event for the Tuesday the 9th and thus opens the door to a Mac event at a later date.

The Back-to-School promotion ends on Monday September 15, 2008 and as many on these forums know, Apple has a tendency to release Mac updates on Tuesdays (it's not absolute but heavily favored over other days).

[wildcardd]

Woo hoo...bring it on!

[CJM]

No laptop? :o

[reubs]

Just saw this. Very excited. Too bad I'll probably be away from Interwebs all next week. Hopefully things are available online on the date mentioned!

[Roessnakhan]

No laptop? :o

You'd have to wait for a later event probably. Rumours were there'd be another event a week after, so you'd have to wait until next week to find out.

[Detlev]

I don't want to rock. I want to compute—on a new laptop.

[Tosser]

"Let's rock"?

Bummer :(

[daneoni]

Looks like Kevin nailed this one

[Aranince]

I don't want to rock. I want to compute—on a new laptop.

Haha...same here man, same here.

[yorkshire]

Bring on next tuesday!

[Keeval]

Excellent.. I'm looking forward to a new MBP.

[daneoni]

Excellent.. I'm looking forward to a new MBP.

You do realize its a music event i.e. iPod/iTunes?

[Tyten]

You'd have to wait for a later event probably. Rumours were there'd be another event a week after, so you'd have to wait until next week to find out.

O? another event in just a week after the previous? where did you hear that?

[zeppiecr]

Any chance iphone's get bumped to 16 and 32?

[Apple Ink]

Excellent.. I'm looking forward to a new MBP.

Doesnt seem like this is going to be it! AI sis note a super event for Oct!

Any chance iphone's get bumped to 16 and 32?

None at all!

[speakerwizard]

Excellent.. I'm looking forward to a new MBP.

er, thats an ipod, which probably means this is an ipod event as everyone was expecting.

[heron88]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

[scouf]

October????!!

I can't believe it! That's what one of the Apple Store employees said about the release of the new macbook, back in July!

[Kilamite]

I'll see you here this time next week.

[aljawad]

Now let the various interpretations / speculations begin: what does Apple actually refer to with the "Let's Rock" in the invitation? Aren't we rocking already with the current iTunes store and various iPods?? What about the longish looking iPod the figure in the picture is holding? Why 5 stars? And what exactly is the significance of the progress bar? Is that picture displayed on an iMac - or is it a new cinema display?? Etc... :D

Personally, I CAN'T WAIT!!! :p

[VaatiKaiba]

Woohoo!!! Are iPods normally released simulataneously worldwide, or will we in Ireland have to wait a little longer?

[o0samotech0o]

im so exited!!! :D:D
:D:D:D:D

[johata3]

Damn. Only iPods? Nice to hear that we're having new models but no MBP? I kind of want to hear some news about it before heading off to school. :(

[Kardashian]

Time to put the new Student Overdraft to good use.

I'll be tuning in :)

GOD let there be a 16GB+ iPod Nano.

PLEASE!

[deriko100]

WOOOHOOO time to upgrade the ol broken ipod touch =) my button broke =/ but new ipods WOOO

[Aranince]

I'm beginning to think the rumors of two events, one in the 9th for iPods and iTunes, and another event the 16th for new Macbook, Macbook Pros, and MAc Mini updates.

[Schtumple]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

No, your looking to much into it...

I really hope this is just a iPod event, I like my new macbook pro :p

[johnnyjibbs]

While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least October.
I think it is farily obvious that this is the case. The banner suggests an iPod-related event.

They're hardly going to spend a lot of time showing minor case revisions to the Touch and nano, then "by the way here's a radically redesigned new MacBook and MacBook Pro that's 5 times faster" :D

[JG271]

Looks to me like an iPod - only event, sadly. Still, should be interesting as always!

[Veri]

Picture 4:3 aspect ratio. Good.

[o0samotech0o]

what do you recon will happen to the ipod touch, what will they change?

[dalvin200]

new features in iTunes would be good.. maybe see the iTMS subscription thing happen?

new ipods - hope them nano pics floating around the net are fake!!

somehow i'm not as excited as i normally am at the announcement of an apple event :rolleyes:

[Moening]

If this is the actual invitation, I wonder about the rounded corners. Neither my Nano 3g nor my iphone have rounded corners in their ipods.

Hope a "round" new ipod nano doesnt have round screen corners as major new feature.


Am not sure what to make of "Let's Rock", but if you connect rock with independence and freedom this leads me to some form of iTunes Unlimited.


Are there any indications for an expansion of the iTunes movie rentals to be more international. At the moment germany and other european countrys are not really covered. Not to speak of the rest of the world.

Anyways looking forward to the event

[Trip.Tucker]

I don't want to rock. I want to compute—on a new laptop.

Not on this event, this will be for music players only.

[Trip.Tucker]

Looks like Kevin nailed this one

Kevin who?

[squeeks]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

http://www.thepiratefleet.com/images/ultimate.jpg

[Marx55]

When the new Apple secret product?

Apple’s secret product is ‘MacBook touch’
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/rumor_apples_secret_product_is_macbook_touch/P100

[Saladinos]

I would have expected this to take place at apples campus, not SF.

New touches may also mean the 2.1 firmware is close.

[dalvin200]

what do you recon will happen to the ipod touch, what will they change?

can't seem them changing the touch too much... as it's closely linked to the iPhone ...

might be a few aesthetic changes.. might be the curvier back like the iPhone 3G perhaps?

but who knows? only 7 days to go ;)

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Since no one else has done it yet, I'll be the first (this time:rolleyes:):

BEATLES on iTunes

Finally!

Or not.;)

[mainstreetmark]

I'm hoping they add some clickwheel functionality to the iPod-touch, and therefore the iphone. Maneuvering around a song (or a podcast) is an enormous pain on the iphone.

[lhotka]

I suspect this is iTunes 8.0 (which must be driving the need for an event) coupled with relatively minor updates to the Touch and Nano.

The new Intel quad-core mobile chips are set for production release in October. If so, I just hope the battery life isn't awful. While I'm tempted to gripe, if they took longer on the redesign and release a higher quality 1.0 product, it'll be worth it. If it's delayed just because they wanted to release a toy first, well, it would just continue the trend away from the Mac as a core product.

The real key will be if 10.5.5 shows new MB and MBP identifiers. Then we'll at least know we're close.

Death by a thousand Tuesdays :-)

[DaBrain]

Excellent.. I'm looking forward to a new MBP.

Looks as if you may have to wait a bit longer. This will be for iPods! ;)

[Trip.Tucker]

.....so.... why would you be looking forward to Macbooks at an iPod/iPhone event?

[bananas]

Gimme my cheap iPod Touch!

..and (bit later) aluminium MacBook too!

[Trip.Tucker]

When the new Apple secret product?

Apple’s secret product is ‘MacBook touch’
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/rumor_apples_secret_product_is_macbook_touch/P100

When the drugs kick in, thats when.;)

[olternaut]

Damn. Only iPods? Nice to hear that we're having new models but no MBP? I kind of want to hear some news about it before heading off to school. :(

Geezus people will you PLEASE read the entire friggin post before blabbering bout stuff huh?
It says there is a possibility of a seperate October event most likely for macbooks. It was a general assumption that they would go against their norm and have a combined ipod and macbook event. It looks like they are not going to do that and will indeed have seperate events.

[Trip.Tucker]

If this is the actual invitation, I wonder about the rounded corners. Neither my Nano 3g nor my iphone have rounded corners in their ipods.

Hope a "round" new ipod nano doesnt have round screen corners as major new feature.


Am not sure what to make of "Let's Rock", but if you connect rock with independence and freedom this leads me to some form of iTunes Unlimited.


Are there any indications for an expansion of the iTunes movie rentals to be more international. At the moment germany and other european countrys are not really covered. Not to speak of the rest of the world.

Anyways looking forward to the event

All those leftover puck-mouse cases... oh yeah, round iPod baby! :p

[Rocketman]

How long has it been since there was a white iPod they were promoting as new?

Rocketman

[jvlog]

October????!!

I can't believe it! That's what one of the Apple Store employees said about the release of the new macbook, back in July!
you apple store acknowledges rummers?
i made the slightest comment about a 3G iphone in may and was told there was "ABSOLUTELY NO 3G IPHONE scheduled to be announced at WWDC" and that rummer sights like this one are totally incredible.i just kinda laughed at the guy and decided not to argue with him. anyway the ipod interface in the pic doesn't look like the one in current ipods so that should be taken note of and this will probably mark the launch of iTunes 8.0 which i am relay excited about. also i think kev Rose said something about Bluray support so that could be what the blue bar is supposed to symbolize. although i think that's just reading too much into it. since itunes dose HD movies though it could realistically be the default Bluray burning app although i think it will belong time before we see them in anything outside mac pros

[otto-matic]

not excited, want new macbook.

[ventro]

There will be a different event for mac updates, closer to christmas.

[daneoni]

Kevin who?

Kevin Rose

[olternaut]

When the new Apple secret product?

Apple’s secret product is ‘MacBook touch’
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/rumor_apples_secret_product_is_macbook_touch/P100

Most likely Macworld 2009. Umm....that would be January for all the noobs here today. :rolleyes:

[Trip.Tucker]

you apple store acknowledges rummers?
i made the slightest comment about a 3G iphone in may and was told there was "ABSOLUTELY NO 3G IPHONE scheduled to be announced at WWDC" and that rummer sights like this one are totally incredible.i just kinda laughed at the guy and decided not to argue with him. anyway the ipod interface in the pic doesn't look like the one in current ipods so that should be taken note of and this will probably mark the launch of iTunes 8.0 which i am relay excited about. also i think kev Rose said something about Bluray support so that could be what the blue bar is supposed to symbolize. although i think that's just reading too much into it. since itunes dose HD movies though it could realistically be the default Bluray burning app although i think it will belong time before we see them in anything outside mac pros

Dude... what the hell is a rummer?

[reubs]

If the interface is so different, it would be nice to see Apple throw a bone to those of us with 5G iPods while also updated their SSD iPods. I'm in for a Touch no matter what, but spicing up the 5G would be a great bonus.

[jvlog]

Since no one else has done it yet, I'll be the first (this time:rolleyes:):

BEATLES on iTunes

Finally!

Or not.;)
i think plan on releasing the beatles on iTunes as a packadge deal with the new GNR album.;)

[mogzieee]

I want an iPod touch with a lower price tag, please... now... Gimme... Gimmee... GIMME NOW! I CAN'T WAIT ANOTHER WEEK!! ARGH

[bigmc6000]

O? another event in just a week after the previous? where did you hear that?

Not a chance that's going to happen. They aren't going to have two events just a couple weeks apart. If they don't announce the new laptops that means they aren't going to have an event for it and will just release it to the website with a prepared news item for the media outlets.

Anybody remember the last iPod centered event? Did they announce anything other than iPods? I had thought they did but I really can't remember...

[Keeval]

You do realize its a music event i.e. iPod/iTunes?

.....so.... why would you be looking forward to Macbooks at an iPod/iPhone event?

I'm not, I'm looking forward to a new MBP - and this event has just brought it closer. As others have said - either late September or October...

.. unless Apple want to surprise us!

[kntgsp]

So what's everybody's odds on new Macbooks/Macbook Pros/Airs, etc. etc.?

The iPod/iTunes update seems pretty obvious. I'm curious to see the over under on updates to other stuff being at least announced if not released.

Personally I think an announcement of Macbook/Pro/Air updates, and a release in 5-6 weeks once the "Back to School" promotion has passed and those purchasers are past the return period.

[Trip.Tucker]

So what's everybody's odds on new Macbooks/Macbook Pros/Airs, etc. etc.?

The iPod/iTunes update seems pretty obvious. I'm curious to see the over under on updates to other stuff being at least announced if not released.

Personally I think an announcement of Macbook/Pro/Air updates, and a release in 5-6 weeks once the "Back to School" promotion has passed and those purchasers are past the return period.

Any products not included in the iPod/iPhone range would be announced... *drumroll* ... at a later event related to that product.

[Max E Verde]

Woohoo!!! Are iPods normally released simulataneously worldwide, or will we in Ireland have to wait a little longer?

I believe iPods are usually released same time worldwide. It may take a little longer to get to other countries, but probably no more than a week apart.

[bigmc6000]

So what's everybody's odds on new Macbooks/Macbook Pros/Airs, etc. etc.?

The iPod/iTunes update seems pretty obvious. I'm curious to see the over under on updates to other stuff being at least announced if not released.

Personally I think an announcement of Macbook/Pro/Air updates, and a release in 5-6 weeks once the "Back to School" promotion has passed and those purchasers are past the return period.

Could be although I don't know if they would EOL all their laptops at the same time leaving their retail stores with not a single "new" model for a month.

btw - I love your signature, what a great episode!!

[jonthegeologist]

Looks like the early rumours of the long-awaited Apple Cinema displays were without foundation then.

[G5power]

Good news for those waiting on iPod upgrades.

I was really hoping for the MBP upgrade since I have a new MBP laptop coming at work.

[xforce11]

I've been waiting since MAY (money in the checking account) for new MacBooks.
I'm thinking OK summer.
OK they are coming out Third Quarter July - Sept.
OK no July
OK no Aug.
Now I'm hearing Oct.
Come ON. I need it for work at a school. School started Aug. 25.
This is crazy! Way disappointed in :apple: if they don't release them next week :mad: .

[madmaxmedia]

i think plan on releasing the beatles on iTunes as a packadge deal with the new GNR album.;)

As part of the package, it will also come with that free can of Dr. Pepper...

Not a chance that's going to happen. They aren't going to have two events just a couple weeks apart. If they don't announce the new laptops that means they aren't going to have an event for it and will just release it to the website with a prepared news item for the media outlets.

Anybody remember the last iPod centered event? Did they announce anything other than iPods? I had thought they did but I really can't remember...

If they are significantly new notebooks, they WILL have a press event- why wouldn't they? Apple gets tons of free coverage and publicity at these events, they are the best bang-for-buck marketing in high tech.

They'll do another press event when the new notebooks are ready. It may or may not be within 2 weeks of September 9, but they don't want to wait too long either before Q4 shopping season kicks off.

[olliebraves20]

Sweet! Even tho my new MBP won't be announced I'm still happy because it means I'm just that much closer!

[Sweetfeld28]

I would have expected this to take place at apples campus, not SF.



If its a big enough release, it would need to be held at a place that can hold more than 50+ people. I'm not positive, but i think when they released the iPod Hi-Fi, they could only fit a small amount of people in Apple's Campus Hall/Room. Though I'm sure they have bigger rooms.

[Max E Verde]

Not a chance that's going to happen. They aren't going to have two events just a couple weeks apart. If they don't announce the new laptops that means they aren't going to have an event for it and will just release it to the website with a prepared news item for the media outlets.

Anybody remember the last iPod centered event? Did they announce anything other than iPods? I had thought they did but I really can't remember...

Remember in 2005 when they released the original nano in September (along with the ill-fated ROKR) and 5 weeks later released the 5th gen iPod? At the October event they also announced the last iMac G5 (also the first mac w/ built in iSight and remote).

Last year they had a Mac-centric event in I believe August, and an iPod-centric in September. My guess is same this year, but Mac in October.

[alphaod]

So did MR get an invite?

[Stuipdboy1000]

Since no one else has done it yet, I'll be the first (this time:rolleyes:):

BEATLES on iTunes

Finally!

Or not.;)

Could be. I remember reading a while back that they would be releasing their catalogue online in the second half of 2008. I really hope so.

[fastbite]

It does look like a rather long ipod.

[Roessnakhan]

I've been waiting since MAY (money in the checking account) for new MacBooks.
I'm thinking OK summer.
OK they are coming out Third Quarter July - Sept.
OK no July
OK no Aug.
Now I'm hearing Oct.
Come ON. I need it for work at a school. School started Aug. 25.
This is crazy! Way disappointed in :apple: if they don't release them next week :mad: .

If you need it for school then buy one now. Jesus Christ, a laptop you buy today (especially a MacBook) isn't going to be a paperweight once new laptops are released.

[Apple Ink]

I've been waiting since MAY (money in the checking account) for new MacBooks.
I'm thinking OK summer.
OK they are coming out Third Quarter July - Sept.
OK no July
OK no Aug.
Now I'm hearing Oct.
Come ON. I need it for work at a school. School started Aug. 25.
This is crazy! Way disappointed in :apple: if they don't release them next week :mad: .

Sorry but the event card and name tell all!

[bigmc6000]

If they are significantly new notebooks, they WILL have a press event- why wouldn't they? Apple gets tons of free coverage and publicity at these events, they are the best bang-for-buck marketing in high tech.

They'll do another press event when the new notebooks are ready. It may or may not be within 2 weeks of September 9, but they don't want to wait too long either before Q4 shopping season kicks off.

What I was trying to say is that I seriously doubt they'll two events within 2 weeks of each other - I don't think that's ever happened. I think Apple knows well enough that if they have events for everything the public isn't going to be as excited about it. Gotta get that demand pent up for a bit. If they do have a separate event I'd bet it'd be, at the earliest, the 30th of September but more likely the 7th or 14th of October.

[bigmc6000]

It does look like a rather long ipod.

It's all fake - all of it! It's going to be a fake Steve Jobs and a fake audience - it's obviously all fake!! ;)

[TheSpaz]

Lets Rock?

Maybe the new iPod Nano will be made of ROCK! SWEET!

Or maybe it's referring to the shape of the new Nano (how it's oval shaped) and when you set it down, it can literally rock on the table!

[DaleMassey]

The MacBook originally launched without a press event, and went straight to the online store.
It's not going to have anything majorly different, other than a case redesign and spec upgrades. I can easily see this one just appearing on the store.

However, for the Pro, im expecting some cutting edge technology (touch screen trackpad?) which will need to get some mass media coverage, and on all the tech blogs etc. I can see the MacBook Pro revision requiring a press event really. Industry professionals are more likely to keep track of the tech blogs and media events than the consumers who just walk into the Apple stores and pick up an iMac, MacBook, or iPod.

[Aranince]

I've been waiting since MAY (money in the checking account) for new MacBooks.
I'm thinking OK summer.
OK they are coming out Third Quarter July - Sept.
OK no July
OK no Aug.
Now I'm hearing Oct.
Come ON. I need it for work at a school. School started Aug. 25.
This is crazy! Way disappointed in :apple: if they don't release them next week :mad: .

Your not alone. I've been waiting since mid last year.

[zeppiecr]

For some reason I'm not that excited....new nano bla bla....bigger capacities blah blah....

[Superman07]

I find it odd that there has been no mention of two events until this thread (at least that I've seen). It's as if a lot of you are taking the opportunity to to say, "Hey, it doesn't look like this event is giving me what I want. Of course they'll have another event sometime during the remainder of the year to deliver what I want!"

[bigmc6000]

I've been waiting since MAY (money in the checking account) for new MacBooks.
I'm thinking OK summer.
OK they are coming out Third Quarter July - Sept.
OK no July
OK no Aug.
Now I'm hearing Oct.
Come ON. I need it for work at a school. School started Aug. 25.
This is crazy! Way disappointed in :apple: if they don't release them next week :mad: .

Well - the good news is you now have 5+ months of interest :)

[TheSpaz]

"Let's Rock!"

How come "Let" gets a rock? I WANT A ROCK. Who is let anyway?



Apple iRock, does absolutely nothing, but it's so shiny..


Looking forward to new ipods. :D

No... the word "Let's" is a contraction of "Let Us"... so it actually says "Let Us Rock".

To quote They Might Be Giants: "Everybody wants a rock to wind a piece of string around"

[Cameront9]

"Let's Rock!"

How come "Let" gets a rock? I WANT A ROCK. Who is let anyway?



Apple iRock, does absolutely nothing, but it's so shiny..


Looking forward to new ipods. :D

That's a contraction. "Let Us Rock."

Anyway, I can't wait for the internets to hype this event to no end for a week and then scream and whine when there are only new iPods and no new Macbooks, etc....

[Whiternoise]

For some reason I'm not that excited....new nano bla bla....bigger capacities blah blah....

I hear you there. It's going to be a typical Jobsnote..

1. Look how much we sold!

2. Here's an award to someone!

3. We're REALLY REALLY excited about this one!!!?!

4. Ahm yeah, well, bit cheaper and more gigabytes..

5. Er..

6. That's it..

7. MBP updates on the way sometime in the near to late to never future!

I really want the new Macbook Pros, but i can't see what more they can add to the iPod that i'd be interested in. Sure, it's got a bigger flash capacity and a larger screen, and yeah it's cheaper, but all in all not that fantastic.

[guzhogi]

Kinda wish Apple would make the iPhone & iPod Touch have the exact same features minus the phone, 3G & whatever else needs an AT&T data/voice plan. Phone functionality should be a big enough feature to separate the 2 & not cannibalize sales of the other.

[FightTheFuture]

Picture 4:3 aspect ratio. Good.
It does look like a rather long ipod.both are good observations, but i really doubt they will give out any visual 'clues' to what is going to be released (model-wise)

[bigmc6000]

"Let's Rock!"

How come "Let" gets a rock? I WANT A ROCK. Who is let anyway?



Apple iRock, does absolutely nothing, but it's so shiny..


Looking forward to new ipods. :D

Nah, they are bringing back the Pet Rock as the iRock!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_rock

SCHWEETTTT ;)

[Chris Bangle]

ipod Nano = 7th September 2005.. @Moscone
ipod 5th Generation = 12th October 2005.. @Some theater in SF

Im sure there was an event between these two, but I cant recall. Maybe im imagining it.

[sprice25]

a tad disappointed there will probably be no laptop updates at this event. who even cares about the ipods anymore? this better be big, and i think it will be. apple will probably put the spark back into the ipod at the event because they have really been focused on other aspects. looking forward to the event and a possible future event when the new macbooks and macbook pros come out.

[mixel]

That's a contraction. "Let Us Rock."

Anyway, I can't wait for the internets to hype this event to no end for a week and then scream and whine when there are only new iPods and no new Macbooks, etc....
Thanks, I looked that up after doing my post and deleted my post before seeing your reply.

Learnt some grammar today, excellent. Hehe.

Hopefully the new ipods will be interesting enough to distract the whiners for a few minutes. :D

[Tex-Twil]

no laptops till october !! :(

[Apple Ink]

both are good observations, but i really doubt they will give out any visual 'clues' to what is going to be released (model-wise)

But then this is crazy SJ and he does weird things! Besides 9to5mac (http://www.9to5mac.com/apple-sept-9th-event) believes its the new 4G!

[iTeen]

Bring it on. I have $400 ready to spend.
:D

[TheSpaz]

That's a contraction. "Let Us Rock."

Anyway, I can't wait for the internets to hype this event to no end for a week and then scream and whine when there are only new iPods and no new Macbooks, etc....

Or just see my post directly above yours. :)

[Josso]

Well...

I can wait to October... Can't I?

[o0samotech0o]

I hear you there. It's going to be a typical Jobsnote..

1. Look how much we sold!

2. Here's an award to someone!

3. We're REALLY REALLY excited about this one!!!?!

4. Ahm yeah, well, bit cheaper and more gigabytes..

5. Er..

6. That's it..

7. MBP updates on the way sometime in the near to late to never future!

I really want the new Macbook Pros, but i can't see what more they can add to the iPod that i'd be interested in. Sure, it's got a bigger flash capacity and a larger screen, and yeah it's cheaper, but all in all not that fantastic.


you'll be sorry when jobs pulls something AWESOME out of his left pocket, within his pocket, and within that pocket. Yes, That's right, That's how small it REALLY is! :rolleyes:

LOL

Sam :apple::apple::apple:iluv apple:apple:

[onicon]

Safari seems snappier™
well, with the 2.1 release of iphone os you might actually be right. :p

[underarock]

I am wanting to get one, a mac pro, and am surprised that there has been no news about an upgrade to the line. New Chips video cards, architecture... its still a very very well made machine now but an upgrade means a drop in prices and I don't want to the guy who buys a big computer a month before they change it all.

[Stang68]

Is it just me...or does no one give a **** about new iPods this year? Everyone seems to want their new notebooks! I don't want to rock...I want my new MacBook Pro.

[Tosser]

All those leftover puck-mouse cases... oh yeah, round iPod baby! :p



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[Peace]

my guess. Nano with WiFi. Beatles. Apple TV update. iTunes 8 w/ native AAC 5.1 audio. iPass subscription service.

Perhaps a new apple tv.

[AndyR]

The blue bar is shaped like that to make it look like the shape of the new Nano.

Is that sad? :D

[Chris Bangle]

Is it just me...or does no one give a **** about new iPods this year? Everyone seems to want their new notebooks! I don't want to rock...I want my new MacBook Pro.


Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.

[o0samotech0o]

The blue bar is shaped like that to make it look like the shape of the new Nano.

Is that sad? :D

A bit sad, But a good bit of thinking.

LOL ^^

-Sam

[lazyrighteye]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

Not sure about the blue bar, but the aspect ratio of the invite (plus the play icon, battery icon, etc.) seems to suggest the rumored wide screen nano is legit.
Looks like the new nano turned on it's side.

[Roessnakhan]

Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.

Well the tens of millions of people who aren't on AT&T don't find iPods irrelevant. :p

[Wotan31]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?
Yes- it means the majority of the song has not yet been played.

[MasterNile]

Kinda wish Apple would make the iPhone & iPod Touch have the exact same features minus the phone, 3G & whatever else needs an AT&T data/voice plan. Phone functionality should be a big enough feature to separate the 2 & not cannibalize sales of the other.

I'm sorry but that's not true, I've considered a iPhone 3G, but I like my $40 a month cheap phone if I could get the same features in an iPod touch I would NEVER consider an iPhone, and remember they have a goal to reach on selling iPhones, no goal on how many iPod touches to sell

[Apple Ink]

Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.

Not if they sell at $100 without a similar monthly plan!

[Tosser]

Well the tens of millions of people who aren't on AT&T don't find iPods irrelevant. :p

Or the millions who simply doesn't want an iPhone.

[razorianfly]

I hope they release (or even just mention - I'd settle for that at this point) 2.1,
as these 3-7 hour backup processes are just ridiculous, truly ridiculous.

R-Fly

[Aranince]

Kevin Rose confirms iTunes 8?

kevinrose (http://twitter.com/kevinrose) "the new iTunes 8.0 visualizations are really trippy - there is one with planet like objects wrapping around each other w/stars/light streams"

[Wotan31]

Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.
Well the tens of millions of people who aren't on AT&T don't find iPods irrelevant. :p
x2 as long as it's AT&T-only, I find the iPhone to be irrelevant. Plus 16 GB is a bit wimpy for a music player, yes? My ipod classic has 10x the capacity and NO monthly fee.

[CharlesV]

via kevin rose's twitter:

the new iTunes 8.0 visualizations are really trippy - there is one with planet like objects wrapping around each other w/stars/light streams

http://twitter.com/kevinrose

[bobertoq]

Aww man... It's on a school day...

[blurredline]

I'm stoked for a new iPod. I need a new one for the gym. Most of all I want the 2.1 upgrade though for my iPhone. I typed an email this morning and put the phone down and let it catch up and finish entering all the letters I just typed for about 1 1/2 minutes. Absolutely ridiculous. At this point I'd rather my old iPhone with 1.1.4 than this garbage.

[rcread]

While on vacation a couple of weeks ago, in Napa CA, we were in our hotel room looking up wineries to visit on my MacBook Pro, a poof of smoke came out of the left side of the keyboard, and the monitor went dead. I can still sync the iPhone with it, so when I get a new laptop, I should be able to use it as a target disc to load my info on to the new laptop. I'm struggling with whether I should wait for a new MBP, or just get the one out now. As an interim, I'm using a G4 PowerBook. It's really painful to go technologically backwards. I'll probably just suck it up and wait until October.

[losx12]

my guess. Nano with WiFi. Beatles. Apple TV update. iTunes 8 w/ native AAC 5.1 audio. iPass subscription service.

Perhaps a new apple tv.

I don't know about all the other things but nanos with WiFi (maybe classics too) makes sense to me. That blue bar looks like a download progress bar, combine that with "Playing Soon" as in as soon as it finishes downloading and it just makes more sense.

Of course I'm just speculating based on the invitation.

[Snowcat001]

Oow this is amazing we're going to have ipods shaped like rocks??..... ;)
What about new laptops!!!!!!!!

[thecreativ1]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

Everyone knows that smoking makes you looks cool. Apple will announce a new cigarette with an aqua colored filter. :D

[morespce54]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

I don't know about that but I've notice that the battery is green... and full... which can't be bad for new a generation of iPods... ;)

[Wolfpup]

OCTOBER?!? Well, at least this way Dell has a chance of actually beating Apple :D

Can't believe how slow Dell's been this time...

[JBytes]

I don't want to rock. I want to compute—on a new laptop.
Yep, me too! "It's more fun to compute".

[lazyrighteye]

So what's everybody's odds on new Macbooks/Macbook Pros/Airs, etc. etc.?

The iPod/iTunes update seems pretty obvious. I'm curious to see the over under on updates to other stuff being at least announced if not released.

Personally I think an announcement of Macbook/Pro/Air updates, and a release in 5-6 weeks once the "Back to School" promotion has passed and those purchasers are past the return period.

iPod/iTunes only. Period.
Totally agree with your other hardware comments - after return policies have expired. ;)

[RoDe]

I don't want to rock. I want to compute—on a new laptop.

right!! I don't care about those stupid iPods. I know they are a major cash cow for Apple. But what Apple needs to do is make a computing statement with a radically different MBP with super new features.

I can't wait till October. Damn Apple better come up with something good. However this give a little more time to sell my MBP.

Mixed feelings, mixed feelings :confused:

[o0samotech0o]

hmm...

does the 5 stars underneath, mean that there gonna release 5 new products?
:rolleyes::apple::rolleyes:

[funkdis]

Wonder if the nano's will still have a click wheel.

personally i'd love it to have one, its the only way i can change songs, pause/play while in my pocket. Doubt a nano touch will come with brain-fi that connects to my brain wirelessly.

[mockidol]

Anyone else notice it the guy in the pic is holding a bottom jacked headphone (nano) and it appears to be skinny as opposed to a fatty? Rumors confirmed?

[Wolfpup]

Regarding blue in the play bar...

It means new 17" Macbook Pros designed to be run full blast, with a user replaceable hard drive, Blu Ray, a Geforce 9800GT or GTX (your choice), and a quad core Core 2. Yes! Finally! I can't wait :p

Or...it means a slightly designed iPod touch that dosen't even fix the problems I have with the first gen one :(

[bigmc6000]

Anybody know what the screen ratio would be if they made a tall nano with the click wheel from the iPod fatty?

[nemaslov]

240GB Classic. Thank you very much.

[Cepe Indicum]

I'm surprised how few people have mentioned iTunes - aren't there rumours of iTunes 8 for next Tuesday? I've got my fingers crossed for a better UI and a few new features in the software.

[NC MacGuy]

Great! I've been wanting a touch and with cheaper prices and updated software, I'll have a new toy.

[BlizzardBomb]

It does look like a rather long ipod.

Looks like Apple is bringing back the old iPod shuffle ;):D

[Tosser]

I'm surprised how few people have mentioned iTunes - aren't there rumours of iTunes 8 for next Tuesday? I've got my fingers crossed for a better UI and a few new features in the software.

I, for one, haven't mentioned iTunes, as I see no chance for it to be pared down. I foresee more bloat, more badly implemented features and further degeneration of the logic in the user interface.

[bigmc6000]

Regarding blue in the play bar...

It means new 17" Macbook Pros designed to be run full blast, with a user replaceable hard drive, Blu Ray, a Geforce 9800GT or GTX (your choice), and a quad core Core 2. Yes! Finally! I can't wait :p

Or...it means a slightly designed iPod touch that dosen't even fix the problems I have with the first gen one :(

Nah, it'll have TWO 9800GT's as well as dual quad cores, 10 hour battery life, an OLED display that actually emits "carbon credits" when turned on, and 8 GB of RAM standard as well as a standard 500GB flash drive! ;)

[wingman1659]

DAMNIT Apple you better announce the Macbook/Macbook Pro Updates. I have held off purchase for long enough now and desperately need a new computer for college. Oh and if Blu-ray isnt an option im not buying sry.

[chucknorris24]

Now lets say the Macbooks/Macbook Pros are updated at the event, how long would it take for them to be ready to be shipped?

[nemaslov]

Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.

There are many people who simply want a player that has a huge capacity, taking all their music with them. Not Touch people but many with collections that the Classics hold

[felipedavolta]

Not sure about the blue bar, but the aspect ratio of the invite (plus the play icon, battery icon, etc.) seems to suggest the rumored wide screen nano is legit.
Looks like the new nano turned on it's side.


wide screen nano?

it's a 400x300 jpg... or 4:3 !

[tacojohn]

Kevin Rose just said

"the new iTunes 8.0 visualizations are really trippy - there is one with planet like objects wrapping around each other w/stars/light streams"

on twitter...

[Fidgetyrat]

I'm surprised how few people have mentioned iTunes - aren't there rumours of iTunes 8 for next Tuesday? I've got my fingers crossed for a better UI and a few new features in the software.

I got MY fingers crossed for a WORKING itunes.

Time to take the damn bloat out and revert itunes to a music manager rather then an isync/ical/movies/music/julian fry maker.

[grubworth]

No way are laptops going to be even mentioned at this event.

The way that invite is in the ipod interface, I wouldn't be surprised if they made it like that for us lot screaming out to us "IPOD, GET THE HINT NO LAPTOPS TODAY, JUST IPOD", lol.

Yeh... it's **** but October... and then November. 2 WEEKS AFTER THE SCHOOL PROMO FINISHES, THAT MAKES PERFECT FRIGGING SENSE.

Stop the wishful thinking crap, you're only going to be disappointed even more.

[mciarlo]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar?

iPods are just the beginning of the announcement?

[SimonJ]

Are there any indications for an expansion of the iTunes movie rentals to be more international. At the moment germany and other european countrys are not really covered. Not to speak of the rest of the world.


Not to mention some of us European countries don't even have a music store yet:rolleyes:

[NC MacGuy]

Who cares about ipods when you can have an iphone. ipods are becoming irrelevant.

Not if you want real phone service. I'll stick w. Verizon and get a touch, thank you very much.:p

[ghall]

I'm surprised how few people have mentioned iTunes - aren't there rumours of iTunes 8 for next Tuesday? I've got my fingers crossed for a better UI and a few new features in the software.

I believe so, and I for one can't wait. I hope it, along with the 2.1 iPod/iPhone firmware update, makes managing app store programs much more intuitive and stable.

[EroticCelery]

Though it's unlikely, I'd speculate that it wouldn't be that unusual for Apple to spend 45 minutes talking about the new iPod nano form factor, the adjustments to the iPod Touch to make it look more like the iPhone and then do a "One More Thing" with the new form factors for the macbook and macbook pro.

Or at least, that's what I'm hoping for.

Also, one thing is probably a guarantee: Steve Jobs will probably make the entire presentation by himself (except perhaps for a corporate guest) to prove that he's healthy to the terrified investors out there.

[Chris Bangle]

I don't know what I was thinking. iPods are not yet irrelevant. But I reckon this time next year. They will be.

[netdog]

I wonder if any of the design details are clues about the interface of iTunes 8.

I have a feeling that iTunes 8 is going to be the big deal here. The Nano just isn't worthy of an event. iTunes will be, and perhaps how it works with the phone and Touch as well as we should see 2.1 rolled out on that day.

There may be some surprises with Quicktime 8 too, and personally I am hoping for a touch-remote for iTunes that doesn't cost a bomb. We don't need a bunch of GBs of memory for such a device.

[bill-gates]

http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)


http://images.macrumors.com/article/2008/09/02/124507-apple-event-9th_400.jpg

Engadget confirms (http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/02/apple-event-for-next-tuesday-the-9th/) that there is an Apple media event for September 9th as rumored.

Apple is expected to release new iPod nanos and a new iPod Touch. While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least October.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/02/apple-event-confirmed-for-september-9th-lets-rock/)
Oh Huho! That Aint No iPod In His Hands, I think Apple and Hasbro Signed an agreement on Transforming MacBooks!!!

MacFormers! "Buy Optiumus Jobs or your Child will scream at you!"

[t0mat0]

Interestingly the screen ratio seems the same for the current nano and the screen shot shown .

How does Apple currently plug the nano?

"A little video for everyone"
Maybe they'll have Gina G at the gig... ;)


"It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: video. Now the world’s most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, music videos, video podcasts and more. iPod nano’s larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. In six eye-catching colours, it’s stunning all around. And with 4GB and 8GB models starting at just £99, little speaks volumes. Learn more

Watch up to 5 hours of TV shows, music videos and podcasts.
Brighter Display
iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240 resolution display that’s 65% brighter than before.
Browse your music by album artwork with Cover Flow. View everything on your iPod nano in a whole new way.
In anodised aluminium and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful."


Could they bring the resolution up, with a bigger screen, and as the volume is bigger, bump to 16GB? OLED?

[Orlandooo]

I don't really see this as good news.... macbook pros in OCTOBER?
so my plan of waiting for an update and buying right at the start of uni is pointless. how frustrating.
can anyone remind me on apple's return policy?

any other new students a bit miffed at this?

[Aranince]

I think Apple will have another event the 16th for the computers.

[law guy]

So, we'll see the universal-remote looking nano replace the nice looking nano. (is that a step forward?) Maybe something else, but the event announcement makes it look iPod-centric.

[B. Hunter]

There is a leaked (alleged) iWork update photo floating around out there somewhere.

That is a possibility for an upcoming release in the next couple of weeks, with back to school and all.

[mills04]

Really annoying from my point of view, willing to spend up to £1000 on a new laptop for starting Uni on the 27th September, hoping the 9th would be the big release date and it's about iPod's which everybody has anyway, grrrrrrr

[gibbz]

I think Apple will have another event the 16th for the computers.

I seriously doubt that Apple would hold another full-fledged event one week later.

[pmzpocket]

This event needs to be called, "Lets Get The iPhone 3G Working Properly"


Honestly, how they can even be moving on to different products when their leading product is absolutely sub standard is beyond me.

[knightlie]

I don't really see this as good news.... macbook pros in OCTOBER?
so my plan of waiting for an update and buying right at the start of uni is pointless. how frustrating.
can anyone remind me on apple's return policy?

any other new students a bit miffed at this?

Jeez. If you want a laptop, buy one. If you want the new model, you'll just have to wait. But then you nailed it hen you said your plan was pointless... :rolleyes:

[moobles]

So it's clear that these things are being announced on the 9th, when exactly will I be able to go to my local Mac store and pick up one of the new items?

How does Apple usually do this?

I want to buy the new iPod touch, as soon as possible :D


Anyone know?

[hogfaninga]

Well the tens of millions of people who aren't on AT&T don't find iPods irrelevant. :p

Exactly.

Some people make stupid comments.

[twoodcc]

greeat! news ipods and macbooks, here we come!

[knightlie]

Really annoying from my point of view, willing to spend up to £1000 on a new laptop for starting Uni on the 27th September, hoping the 9th would be the big release date and it's about iPod's which everybody has anyway, grrrrrrr

Aaaaaaand another one. It could be said that everybody has laptops, too. I have two.

I just don't get this. Do you want a laptop or not? If so, buy one and stop blaming Apple because your plan is so dumb.

[ibanana]

"...While Macbook and MacBook Pro updates are also in the pipeline, we have heard suggestions that those will not see updates until at least October."

WTF ??? I can't wait !!

What do you guys mean by "suggestions" ? I suggest Apple to release their new MBP as early as possible !!

[hexonxonx]

So it's clear that these things are being announced on the 9th, when exactly will I be able to go to my local Mac store and pick up one of the new items?

How does Apple usually do this?

I want to buy the new iPod touch, as soon as possible :D


Anyone know?

Last year, a few people were able to go to their Apple stores and pick up a new iPod Classic the day of the event. Alot of stores didn't get the new iPods on the event day and it took a few days to get them.

[Orlandooo]

Jeez. If you want a laptop, buy one. If you want the new model, you'll just have to wait. But then you nailed it hen you said your plan was pointless... :rolleyes:

Well, if one DOES come out, its hardly pointless, as I'll have the new model, and I don't need it before uni. And of course I'll have to buy now or wait. I am aware of the concept of time.

Does anyone have a constructive answer to my post about Apple's returns policy?

[t0mat0]

This event needs to be called, "Lets Get The iPhone 3G Working Properly"


Honestly, how they can even be moving on to different products when their leading product is absolutely sub standard is beyond me.

?? Try - let's get the U.S. a decent 3G network first, then we'll start talking about standards..
Return policy - have you tried googling it first? I'm sure it's up on the website.

[merrymoon]

Does anyone know if these events are usually liveblogged?

That time is right in between my classes....

[nick9191]

Apple has learned that releasing a number of products (iPhone, mobile me, 2.0, and the app store) all at once is very bad. Apple will release the products when they see fit.

[moobles]

Last year, a few people were able to go to their Apple stores and pick up a new iPod Classic the day of the event. Alot of stores didn't get the new iPods on the event day and it took a few days to get them.

Alright, thanks. I'll make sure to call in ahead of time :3

[Lesser Evets]

What do you know!

Jobs actually left ALL those clues to this date in his iPhone/iPod adds for over a year. That IS evil. So evil he left clues in broad public, just so the good guys could track his evil plans and stop him....

Prepare for bloated soliloquy on September 9th as he gloats about his evil plans for world domination.

[pavelbure]

i find it hard to believe that they will hold a event just for a new ipod nano and possibly itunes. 45min on these would be very surprising.

[collegebound]

Just announce the macbook updates already! I've been waiting partly because I don't want a white laptop. It looks "girly" to me and shows the dirt. I can't afford the black....I'm hoping for a price drop and, of course, upgrades. It's getting to where I'm getting frustrated and will have to consider my options. I'll see what the 9th brings...

Apple can still get some back to schoolers, like me, who are on the fence (between Apple and competitor), if they act soon. Why announce in October when the school buying season is over, and some people went to Dell thinking it was newer and there were color choices?? (yes, color is irrelevant to alot of you , but to a young college kid it can matter) I"m getting impatient here!!

[BJWanlund]

Since no one else has done it yet, I'll be the first (this time:rolleyes:):

BEATLES on iTunes

Finally!

Or not.;)

I'm afraid I said it before you, sir. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=6152216&postcount=565) Sorry. :D

BJ

[hexonxonx]

i find it hard to believe that they will hold a event just for a new ipod nano and possibly itunes. 45min on these would be very surprising.

The whole iPod line will be refreshed and not just the Nanos.

[BRLawyer]

Just saw this. Very excited. Too bad I'll probably be away from Interwebs all next week. Hopefully things are available online on the date mentioned!

I am gonna be on vacation, so away from the Interworld as well...this event is gonna put the LAST nail in Microsoft's coffin for the Zune, with amazing new iPods that will redefine the genre once more...

MS IS DEAD. DELL IS DEAD. GO APPLE! TORA! TORA! TORA!

[shoebobs]

Maybe Jobs' "One More Thing..." will be to announce that there will be another event/announcement the next week. That would really generate some hype

[mattwolfmatt]

No one is able to answer this...does this mean I will actually be able to buy a new ipod on Sept 9, or does it just mean they'll be announced and I'll have to wait until October or November?

iPhone 3G comes to mind...they tease us and then make us wait a month. That would be torture!!!

[PhotoPhoenix]

i hope they update the iPod classic along with the Nano. I sometimes hate that the Nano gets more popularity than the Classic, even though the Nano has better sales, i'd never buy a Nano and the features of the Classic are most important to me.

better yet, find a way to make the Touch the new iPod Classic and have a Touch with 80gigs of hard drive space for 199.. THAT would be what i want most.

[NC MacGuy]

So it's clear that these things are being announced on the 9th, when exactly will I be able to go to my local Mac store and pick up one of the new items?

How does Apple usually do this?

I want to buy the new iPod touch, as soon as possible :D


Anyone know?

I bought my last nano at store day of release but the 2GB shuffle took forever so answer is only Apple knows for sure.

[moobles]

No one is able to answer this...does this mean I will actually be able to buy a new ipod on Sept 9, or does it just mean they'll be announced and I'll have to wait until October or November?

iPhone 3G comes to mind...they tease us and then make us wait a month. That would be torture!!!

I asked this a little bit ago, got this answer:

Last year, a few people were able to go to their Apple stores and pick up a new iPod Classic the day of the event. Alot of stores didn't get the new iPods on the event day and it took a few days to get them.

[O. Frabjous-Dey]

Apple has learned that releasing a number of products (iPhone, mobile me, 2.0, and the app store) all at once is very bad. Apple will release the products when they see fit.

Agreed.

They'll be out in late September or October, but expect a buffer of at least two weeks.

[iTeen]

No one is able to answer this...does this mean I will actually be able to buy a new ipod on Sept 9, or does it just mean they'll be announced and I'll have to wait until October or November?

iPhone 3G comes to mind...they tease us and then make us wait a month. That would be torture!!!
If they do....:mad:

I would kill someone.

But my guess is that they will start shipping on the 9th.

Agreed.

They'll be out in late September or October, but expect a buffer of at least two weeks.
And just who the hell are you to tell us when they will start shipping?
You shouldn't state is as a fact, because its not.

[victorf]

I've read on a U2 forum that they have already recorded an ad for Apple with their upcoming new single.

Maybe a new U2 iPod coming?

[hexonxonx]

I asked this a little bit ago, got this answer:

Also to add to my response, the iPod Touches were not available till a few weeks after the Apple event. I can't remember the date they were released though but people who ordered online, got them days if not weeks after they were available at stores. People were very upset.

[Stang68]

i find it hard to believe that they will hold a event just for a new ipod nano and possibly itunes. 45min on these would be very surprising.

Yea, thats a good point. Last year was a big event for the iPods because of the touch and the wifi music store. So who knows...maybe the notebooks will be mentioned?

[BJWanlund]

Nice one victorf. I never thought of that.

I'd at least like SOME kind of preview at the Apple event, though. (Big U2 fan over here :D)

BJ

[mills04]

Aaaaaaand another one. It could be said that everybody has laptops, too. I have two.

I just don't get this. Do you want a laptop or not? If so, buy one and stop blaming Apple because your plan is so dumb.

I don't particularly want to buy a laptop and find its out of date in two weeks after release date especially as most of us consider this to be a fairly major revision. People can afford to update their iPod every time a new release comes out, a laptop costing £££ is more of a 3 year upgrade.

Surely the biggest market for a Macbook is the student market, thus why they should release it in time for University/College/School starting, which around the world is in September.

[pjarvi]

http://images.macrumors.com/article/2008/09/02/124507-apple-event-9th_400.jpg

CONFIRMED!!!!! = The Nano 4g is going to use the silhouette dancing people style of ads! :D

ZOMG!

[Whtddhesay]

The new iPod Touch has bluetooth. Apple releases stereo bluetooth headphones. iPhone/Touch 2.1 has A2DP enabled.

That would be amazing.

[rhett7660]

This is very interesting news. Looking forward to it............. I do hope they add other items besides ipods etc. That is of course if there is no event planned for the following week!

[walnuts]

Any chance that the 4G nano would have a touch surface on the back to control the screen on the front as described in some apple patents?

[137489]

Is it just me...or does no one give a **** about new iPods this year? Everyone seems to want their new notebooks!

I bought a 15gb ipod (antique model :p) back in 2004, never upgraded. Yeah, the new ones look nice, but my old antique still plays good, by fm transmitter doc still works. It may have a few (ok a bunch) scratches, but does the job. My Wife's nano is a 2gb from a few years ago also (only holds 300 songs). She is fine with her's.

http://images.techtree.com/ttimages/story/Apple-iPod-15GB.jpg

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10261624.jpg

Why doesn't anyone care? ipod's and iphone's get released every year it seems like. Macbook, Macbook pro, mini have not had a real (other than speed bumps) update in a few years. Imac just got their update last summer.
Can't wait till October. I don't really have the money, but I want a touch/tablet macbook

[Breegy]

Oh Huho! That Aint No iPod In His Hands, I think Apple and Hasbro Signed an agreement on Transforming MacBooks!!!

MacFormers! "By Optiumus Jobs or your Child will scream at you!"

You have no idea how funny this is to me.

I lol'd hard.

Anyways. I want a MB before I want a new iPod. Maybe it's a trick!

[jcb10]

I'm leaving for Australia the night of Oct. 30 and I'll need a new laptop for the trip, as my five-year-old iBook's screen is literally being held together with three legal clips. So I need a new MacBook or MBP (yes I'll pay the premium) to be in my hands on Oct. 28.

(As for the person who's gonna say, "If you need a new laptop now, don't wait -- buy a new laptop now," my current setup is fine for around the house and short trips, but not for a three-week trip on another continent.)

[simulacra]

Come oooon itunes video store for the north european countries!

[heisetax]

Just saw this. Very excited. Too bad I'll probably be away from Interwebs all next week. Hopefully things are available online on the date mentioned!

Just like you I'll be gone until about the 18th. This will give the initial rush people a chance to test things out first. Then I can decide whether they came out with the model I've been waiting for.

[Breegy]

I don't particularly want to buy a laptop and find its out of date in two weeks after release date especially as most of us consider this to be a fairly major revision. People can afford to update their iPod every time a new release comes out, a laptop costing £££ is more of a 3 year upgrade.

Surely the biggest market for a Macbook is the student market, thus why they should release it in time for University/College/School starting, which around the world is in September.

No, they want all those kids to buy up the old stock. I almost fell for it.. I still might =[

[Detlev]

Looks as if you may have to wait a bit longer. This will be for iPods! ;)

Dude! I flicked my screen because of your avatar. :o

[EroticCelery]

Apple has learned that releasing a number of products (iPhone, mobile me, 2.0, and the app store) all at once is very bad. Apple will release the products when they see fit.

They also know that when there's a lot of hype and expectations about upcoming products and they don't deliver, their stock plummets.

[kitki83]

Finally saving my burnt up ipod nano for 10%discount and I have a 30dollar apple gift card. Now I can get what the next gen ipod classic will be. Very excited about this.

[Stately]

Im usually optimistic, but who on earth cares about the refresh of products that have already been refreshed not so long ago? Just put out those mac book pro's already . . . man . :cool:

[MasterNile]

I'm leaving for Australia the night of Oct. 30 and I'll need a new laptop for the trip, as my five-year-old iBook's screen is literally being held together with three legal clips. So I need a new MacBook or MBP (yes I'll pay the premium) to be in my hands on Oct. 28.

(As for the person who's gonna say, "If you need a new laptop now, don't wait -- buy a new laptop now," my current setup is fine for around the house and short trips, but not for a three-week trip on another continent.)

Well I say wait till about Oct 15th and get one whether it's been updated or not, if it gets updated after that I'm pretty sure it will be before the end of Oct. and then you can return it and get the new one.

[jessica.]

Damn. Only iPods? Nice to hear that we're having new models but no MBP? I kind of want to hear some news about it before heading off to school. :(

Do you really think that the invite is going to summarize the annoucements that are due to come? Speculation of a new iPod is easy and safe. :rolleyes:

[NC MacGuy]

It seems every new iTunes 7.....rev. screws up something else for me. Hopefully an entirely new version will be better.:rolleyes:

[dstrauss]

Just what the world needs is some more iPods...goog lord, where are the MacBooks and MBP's already! Yes, they have "refreshed" them with processors and screens over the years, but the MBP hasn't changed since G4. I'm not cribbing for design only, but everyone has said the next big leap will include design revisions, so lets get on with it and quit playing with the toys already!

[Much Ado]

Just what the world needs is some more iPods...goog lord, where are the MacBooks and MBP's already! Yes, they have "refreshed" them with processors and screens over the years, but the MBP hasn't changed since G4. I'm not cribbing for design only, but everyone has said the next big leap will include design revisions, so lets get on with it and quit playing with the toys already!

The iPod is not a toy (!), and Apple are not going to ignore it.

[t0mat0]

The iPod is not a toy (!), and Apple are not going to ignore it.

For all the moaning about the iPod, it's worth remembering how iPod sales helped Apple turn around, and also get some cash sorted to finance projects like the iPhone. I'd agree, the iPod isn't a toy.

[o0samotech0o]

I recon, apple will release new amazing ipods, then after they sell around a million or something, they'll release new backs with free ipods or something around those lines, making the people who brought the new ipods look stupid

apple always does that so... yeah. maybe. :rolleyes:

-:apple:Sam:apple:



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:apple:White MacBook 2.0Ghz 4GB RAM :apple:
:apple:iPod Touch 8GB (5GB Left) :apple:
:apple:Apple Remote..? Does that count? :apple:

[Sam Yikin]

@ EVERYBODY demanding new laptops
Just because you want new MB/MBPs does not mean there will be. You are not entitled to one just because you want one. Apple goes at their own pace, with their own product schedules, that do not revolve around you. Be happy with the iPod updates, and then wait for the laptop updates. Stop filing threads up with your pointless complaints.

[MasterNile]

I recon, apple will release new amazing ipods, then after they sell around a million or something, they'll release new backs with free ipods or something around those lines, making the people who brought the new ipods look stupid

apple always does that so... yeah. maybe. :rolleyes:


what? new backs with free iPods? when has apple ever done that? and it's bought* not brought

[Kardashian]

The iTunes Store hasn't updated today.

Preparation for that subscription based thingy that was mentioned?

[Detlev]

Is there a complete review of rumors pertaining to this event?

My recollections are there is a new iTunes coming, a redesigned iPod nano, and a modest upgrade for the iPod Touch.

Hardly enough for an event. Me thinks there is more to the event than we are hearing/seeing. What could it/they be?

Exclusive artists or labels? New ways to use iPods? Applications? A new line of iPods? Price changes? Partnerships with developers? A major change in distribution of iPods or music/movies?

[MasterNile]

Is there a complete review of rumors pertaining to this event?

My recollections are there is a new iTunes coming, a redesigned iPod nano, and a modest upgrade for the iPod Touch.

Hardly enough for an event. Me thinks there is more to the event than we are hearing/seeing. What could it/they be?

Exclusive artists or labels? New ways to use iPods? Applications? A new line of iPods? Price changes? Partnerships with developers? A major change in distribution of iPods or music/movies?

any of the above are possible, guess we'll have to wait a week to see

[Eric Isaacson]

I'm looking forward to see what they come out with.

It will be an interesting week.

Eric

[QCassidy352]

Your not alone. I've been waiting since mid last year.

um... apple's laptops have seen numerous revisions since then. You could've been enjoying a macbook for a year+ by now. :rolleyes:

Is it just me...or does no one give a **** about new iPods this year? Everyone seems to want their new notebooks! I don't want to rock...I want my new MacBook Pro.

It's not just you, but it is largely just the people on this site. The ipod is apple's signature product at this point (with the iphone not far behind). The release of new ipods is national news - the release of updated laptops is highly relevant to a very small group of people.

Time to take the damn bloat out and revert itunes to a music manager rather then an isync/ical/movies/music/julian fry maker.

Don't count on it. As SJ has said, once you put features in to something you really can't take them out. No way, no how does itunes revert to what it was several generations ago - nor should it. Not only does it do everything but make julian fries now, it does it all *well,* so there's really no reason to scale it back.

Not if you want real phone service. I'll stick w. Verizon and get a touch, thank you very much.:p

Having had both, I can tell you VZN is no better than AT&T. Basically the same coverage and rate of dropped calls, with each doing a little better than the other in certain places.

Why doesn't anyone care? ipod's and iphone's get released every year it seems like. Macbook, Macbook pro, mini have not had a real (other than speed bumps) update in a few years. Imac just got their update last summer.

I don't understand this comment. What would constitute a "real" update? A different form factor? To what end, just because you're bored with the current one?

[hexonxonx]

Just what the world needs is some more iPods...goog lord, where are the MacBooks and MBP's already! Yes, they have "refreshed" them with processors and screens over the years, but the MBP hasn't changed since G4. I'm not cribbing for design only, but everyone has said the next big leap will include design revisions, so lets get on with it and quit playing with the toys already!

Many of us don't need new notebooks but we get excited about the new iPods every year! Though my 160GB Classic is still working fine I will upgrade to the latest and best Classic this time around.

Remember, not everyone needs a new laptop.

[guzhogi]

I'm sorry but that's not true, I've considered a iPhone 3G, but I like my $40 a month cheap phone if I could get the same features in an iPod touch I would NEVER consider an iPhone, and remember they have a goal to reach on selling iPhones, no goal on how many iPod touches to sell

I think you misunderstand. I mean both the iPhone & the iPod Touch would have the same amount of memory, have all the same apps, but the iPod Touch won't have the phone.

[CSIrules]

any significance to the amount of blue in the play bar? It means that Steve jobs has a VERY good (i)hearing aid

[Stang68]

Ok, so I am gonna go ahead and say that the majority of people in this thread want new notebooks lol!

[Bubba Satori]

This confirms my suspicions about the company formerly known as Apple Computer. What a lousy time I chose to switch, when computers are Apple's lowest priority. :rolleyes:

[Tosser]

Don't count on it. As SJ has said, once you put features in to something you really can't take them out.
Except: That's exactly what they did when they first tried nixing the FW800 on the MBP, then nixed the FW on the iPods and then nixed Disk Mode on their portable players.


Don't believe everything simply because your favourite corporate guy tells you to.

[heron88]

yeah thats what i was thinking too:D

Well according to AI the roadmap doesnt show new notebooks coming until late sept-oct. I guess I'm just gonna have to wait till the 9th and see what happens. I would be mad if i bought now and there was a "one more thing" and I missed out on an update. 7 days now I guess. And can I actually expect the updates to be in the back to school promo in case there is any?

[mault89]

So assuming that apple is in fact releasing a new ipod touch on september 9th, how long would it, or how long does it usually take for it to be available for purchase on the apple website?

In other words im asking, WHEN CAN I BUY IT, lol...:)

[guzhogi]

I don't understand this comment. What would constitute a "real" update? A different form factor? To what end, just because you're bored with the current one?

I know what you mean. I'm the computer tech at an elementary school and over the summer, we overhauled a lot of our network infrastructure (totally new wireless, a few new switches, created some VLANs, and erased & rebuilt our servers from scratch) and other behind the scenes things. However, there are a few teachers who think we didn't do anything b/c they only register that things have changed if there's a big visual difference, like new computers. If they can't see the change, they don't think it happened.

[maxbarros]

It seems every new iTunes 7.....rev. screws up something else for me. Hopefully an entirely new version will be better.:rolleyes:hopefully not as resource consuming as itunes 7....

[corygreenwell]

so lets get on with it and quit playing with the toys already!

Clearly you don't recall when Apple computers like the iMac G5 were being branded as "From the company that brought you the iPod (http://www.macworld.com/article/38702/2004/08/imacg5.html)"

[nemaslov]

Maybe an OBAMAPOD? Or a name change for the nano to the PALIN since it doesn't hold that much? :D

[MasterNile]

I think you misunderstand. I mean both the iPhone & the iPod Touch would have the same amount of memory, have all the same apps, but the iPod Touch won't have the phone.

Actually I think you misunderstand, why would I buy an iPhone if i can have a phone just for phone calls for $40 a month and an iPod touch that can do everything an iPhone can 'cept the phone calls and spend less overall. Not to mention if they were to have the same amount of memory they would have to A) drop the amount of memory in the iPod touch cause that much will not fit in the iPhone as is or B) make the iPhone bigger to fit the same amount of memory in the iPhone as the iPod touch. And I don't know about this so I don't want to assume you were meaning this as well so I will ask, are you also talking about 3g, GPS, and a camera in the iPod touch?

[isoceles]

No, your looking to much into it...

I really hope this is just a iPod event, I like my new macbook pro :p

You mean your new Old MacBook Pro.:D

[a456]

Except: That's exactly what they did when they first tried nixing the FW800 on the MBP, then nixed the FW on the iPods and then nixed Disk Mode on their portable players.


Don't believe everything simply because your favourite corporate guy tells you to.

Can't of been talking about hardware, or else he was giving the opposition a false lead, 'cause the MBA removes the optical drive, the original iMac stripped out all the serial ports. Nor software come to think of it - Leopard stripped out Classic Mode, iMovie 7 trashed a load of stuff from iMovie HD.

[Johnpartridge]

Run through of trading since last update, App store a great success, iPod sales peaking on classic model.

iTunes 8 Demo, Available OCT.

iPod Nano (exactly as rumoured about, available in 5 colours today)

iPod Touch, Rounded plastic back available in 2 colours, looks much like the iPhone but thinner, 64Gb option available today.

Nike + for iPhone and iPod Touch, available today, Demo.

Heard it here first.

[BJWanlund]

The iTunes Store hasn't updated today.
Actually, the new releases have been updated, along with new movies, etc.

BJ

[Tosser]

Can't of been talking about hardware, or else he was giving the opposition a false lead, 'cause the MBA removes the optical drive, the original iMac stripped out all the serial ports. Nor software come to think of it - Leopard stripped out Classic Mode, iMovie 7 trashed a load of stuff from iMovie HD.

Yup, and leopard also stripped the option in Address Book to SMS directly from it.

[Trip.Tucker]

http://www.formusic.jp/products/images/beosound2-2.jpg

Good call. I would get a B&O player but I'm still in love with my iPhones(s).

[SwiftLives]

New nanos. 16GB & 32GB. Same price points. New form factor.

New shufffle colors. Same capacity and price points.

iPhone 32GB $399 (subsidized).

iPod Touch 32GB $299
iPod Touch 64GB $399
(8GB & 16GB models are discontinued)

iPod Classic 120 $249
iPod Classic 240 $349

iTunes 8.

And the biggie:
The return of NBC to the iTunes store.

[Trip.Tucker]

Can't of been talking about hardware, or else he was giving the opposition a false lead, 'cause the MBA removes the optical drive, the original iMac stripped out all the serial ports. Nor software come to think of it - Leopard stripped out Classic Mode, iMovie 7 trashed a load of stuff from iMovie HD.

--> Can't HAVE, not OF <--

[happydude]

i just hope they come out with a substantial iphone update either before or corresponding with this event so i can get back to some semblance of productivity with my iphone. as is, when it takes me 20 seconds to load any app, and when i can finally type something with the stalling on letters, it is so horribly annoying. that an the apps crashing all the time and 3G dropping calls . . . new and exciting is great, but let's get what we do have up to 100% first!

[fivepoint]

New nanos. 16GB & 32GB. Same price points. New form factor.

New shufffle colors. Same capacity and price points.

iPhone 32GB $399 (subsidized).

iPod Touch 32GB $299
iPod Touch 64GB $399
(8GB & 16GB models are discontinued)

iPod Classic 120 $249
iPod Classic 240 $349

iTunes 8.

And the biggie:
The return of NBC to the iTunes store.

I think this is very close. The only thing I would change is that the iPod Touch sizes stay the same but prices fall to $199 and $299.

[Cpt. Morgan]

I have a feeling this is going to be a iTunes only update...

It didn't make sense apple to do a update to their MB's that close to the end of school promo. By Sept 15th most students have already purchased their computers.

I hope that Apple REALY has a very very very good update for their laptops. Its about time.

Please, a third USB port and dedicated graphics on a 1400$ computer would be nice. Time for Apple to catch up hardware wise with their computers.

[bytethese]

@ EVERYBODY demanding new laptops
Just because you want new MB/MBPs does not mean there will be. You are not entitled to one just because you want one. Apple goes at their own pace, with their own product schedules, that do not revolve around you. Be happy with the iPod updates, and then wait for the laptop updates. Stop filing threads up with your pointless complaints.

Wow, don't head any companies anytime soon...

Last I checked we were the consumers. :)

[MasterNile]

I think this is very close. The only thing I would change is that the iPod Touch sizes stay the same but prices fall to $199 and $299.

is that for the 8/16 or 16/32?

[fivepoint]

is that for the 8/16 or 16/32?

16/32

[hexonxonx]

I have a feeling this is going to be a iTunes only update...

It didn't make sense apple to do a update to their MB's that close to the end of school promo. By Sept 15th most students have already purchased their computers.

I hope that Apple REALY has a very very very good update for their laptops. Its about time.

Please, a third USB port and dedicated graphics on a 1400$ computer would be nice. Time for Apple to catch up hardware wise with their computers.

True. In July I bought a HP laptop for just under $900 with a 320GB HD, 4GB ram and dedicated video, plus 3 USB ports, card reader and S Video output.

I sold my MB and MBP last week.

[bytethese]

Actually I think you misunderstand, why would I buy an iPhone if i can have a phone just for phone calls for $40 a month and an iPod touch that can do everything an iPhone can 'cept the phone calls and spend less overall.

Except that the iPod Touch cannot browse unless you are at a wifi hotspot whereas the iPhone can browse anywhere with a cell signal. The GPS has been WAY handy as of late too. :)