Apple Store Down (UK)

[James.Paul]

Just to let you know, prepare for the ride, the Apple Store is down in the UK. What is coming today? My guess, how about an Airport Express revamp (promo just ended)

[Zaty]

Just to let you know, prepare for the ride, the Apple Store is down in the UK. What is coming today? My guess, how about an Airport Express revamp (promo just ended)

Swiss and German stores are also down. To be honest, I've got no idea what's coming. Except for the PowerBooks, Apple has updated all Macs in the last three months.

[James.Paul]

Swiss and German stores are also down. To be honest, I've got no idea what's coming. Except for the PowerBooks, Apple has updated all Macs in the last three months.

There is no real rumors for this week, which could mean a pleasant upgrade/new product. Maybe its the Ipod Socks II that didnt get updated last week! Maybe Apple didn't want to ruin the impact on the Socks update announcement by introducing a small upgrade to the ibooks!! (Saying that, the iBook upgrade was good for me and my order will go in next week)

[liketom]

yep still waiting for the iPod Socks updates

[Zaty]

There is no real rumors for this week, which could mean a pleasant upgrade/new product. Maybe its the Ipod Socks II that didnt get updated last week! Maybe Apple didn't want to ruin the impact on the Socks update announcement by introducing a small upgrade to the ibooks!! (Saying that, the iBook upgrade was good for me and my order will go in next week)

Either it's something new or updated PowerBooks. Or perhaps new iPod minis?

[icarusflies]

I am almost sure it will be Cram and Jam in Europe - education offer
A few threads have hinted at this already in the last few weeks.

In the UK it's expected to be a bit different to the US version.
It's likely to be a pay in full, fill in a rebate form and get a cheque.
I head £100 cash back on an ipod.

[liketom]

I am almost sure it will be Cram and Jam in Europe - education offer
A few threads have hinted at this already in the last few weeks.

In the UK it's expected to be a bit different to the US version.
It's likely to be a pay in full, fill in a rebate form and get a cheque.
I head £100 cash back on an ipod.
that was already on the edu store today in the UK

[Chundles]

xStation - mark my words

[MacSA]

Well........judging how disappointong the last round of updates were (Mac mini) I wouldn't get too excited.

[icarusflies]

that was already on the edu store today in the UK

Damn - I was there this morning and didn't see it - could be my cache at work though.
Maybe there including some banners, hence the site been down.

I'd laugh all the way to my wallet if it was a widescreen option of the ibook!

[miloblithe]

The US store is down too.

[Chundles]

Now it's interesting.....

[BryanLyle]

I would love a 12 PB with 512mb on board with backlit keyboard. I'd buy 2 of those today :)

[Chundles]

Australia still up, maybe Apple is doing a big sales promotion that is only valid in the US and Europe....

I know I know, it's business but you know the feeling....

[JRM PowerPod]

Australia still up, maybe Apple is doing a big sales promotion that is only valid in the US and Europe....

I know I know, it's business but you know the feeling....

Yeah aussie store is aways down b4 the US Store, somethin is up

[Chundles]

I was going to do some study but now I have to sit here and wait - stupid Apple, you're costing me a degree!!!

[liketom]

does anyone not know anything?

ipod shuffles ? or a new range ? powerbook tweaks ?

arrrrrrggghh i hate not knowing lol

[JRM PowerPod]

Nothing to see here, time for sleep. Only Europe and US are down

[clykins90]

It seems odd that apple would close the store on Tuesday at 8EST for maintenance. It has to be an update...but what??

[Zaty]

If something is coming, it will only be available in North America and Europe. So it could have something to do with iTunes. What about the iTunes Phone?

[JRM PowerPod]

If something is coming, it will only be available in North America and Europe. So it could have something to do with iTunes. What about the iTunes Phone?

That would piss me off.

[liketom]

That would piss me off.
for starters Apple would not sell it on there online store it would be the network providers that offer it with a contract

[miloblithe]

for starters Apple would not sell it on there online store it would be the network providers that offer it with a contract

They could provide links, at least.

[liketom]

They could provide links, at least.
if this was true then the online mobile shops would have it in stock/order and would be selling it to death already

but yes they could just have links but i think we are looking at a product update or new product

[Zaty]

Why couldn't Apple sell a mobile phone? You just have to put your SIM chip into the new phone. Although it's not likely they're selling a mobile phone it's not impossible.

[liketom]

Why couldn't Apple sell a mobile phone? You just have to put your SIM chip into the new phone. Although it's not likely they're selling a mobile phone it's not impossible.
how many people do you know who buy mobile sim free ?

in the UK they are all a rip off sim free prices

anyway i do not think it will be that ...or could it ?

[Chundles]

OzShop still with us, something is awry.....

[assscat]

I was on the phone to the Edu Apple store (UK) this morning and they couldn't take my order because the store was down. Didn't think to ask why though!

Anyway, the sales rep said he would phone me back at 4pm, so the store'll be back up by then I assume.

[Chundles]

I was on the phone to the Edu Apple store (UK) this morning and they couldn't take my order because the store was down. Didn't think to ask why though!

Anyway, the sales rep said he would phone me back at 4pm, so the store'll be back up by then I assume.

That's a fair way off.... Hope he's just being a bit lazy.

[gekko513]

I'm surprised PowerBook G5 hasn't been proposed. Anyway, this is fun ... a surprise update.

[liketom]

I'm surprised PowerBook G5 hasn't been proposed.
lol well i'm still waiting for that iPda

that Tuesday will never come though :(

[mad jew]

I'm surprised PowerBook G5 hasn't been proposed. Anyway, this is fun ... a surprise update.


Or new widescreen iBooks. :rolleyes:

[JRM PowerPod]

Mad...New Powerbooks

[skibum]

A new powerbook, my long wait is finally over. And in time for tax free day no less. I really hope it happens.

[Chundles]

The iTablet - Vapourware you can write on

[Tahko]

how many people do you know who buy mobile sim free ?
Every single Finn & most of the other europeans... England is not the world, ya know? And the guy you answered to was from Swizerland which isn't one of your lil' villages up in the Higlands. :D


Anyhow I was going to get my tracking number for my iBook to call TNT to tell that if they bring it in this week they should bring it to my home address. I just cut my hand with circular saw. Just a little bit, but enough to get rest of the week free.

[skibum]

Does it normally say that they will be back within the hour?

[andiwm2003]

price drops on powermacs, displays and imacs.

but the big thing is the 23" imac hd and the dual dual core xserve.

andi

[Chundles]

Where? What new PowerBooks?

(edit) hmmm took that bait good n' proper (/edit)

[MacSA]

Maybe last weeks mini update was a practical joke and the real mini will appear today. :D

[gui_dos]

According to the Italian website "Macity" a new pointing device is going to be introduced, perhaps a four-button trackball.

The slogan will be: "click, squeeze, roll, scroll":
http://www.macitynet.it/macity/aA22176/index.shtml

[JRM PowerPod]

Where? What new PowerBooks?

I was speculating

[Diatribe]

Every single Finn & most of the other europeans... England is not the world, ya know? And the guy you answered to was from Swizerland which isn't one of your lil' villages up in the Higlands. :D


Nice catch, I thought you didn't notice that he's from England. ;)

[Zaty]

Maybe last weeks mini update was a practical joke and the real mini will appear today. :D

I hope not as one of those is on its way to my home a this very moment!

[clykins90]

Does it normally say that they will be back within the hour?


Yes.

what is goin on?? It can't be maintenance, the store woul've been up by now.

[wako]

If they really update the PowerBook today Im REALLY going to be pissed because I just bought mine on Sunday >:(

[thefunkymunky]

Does it normally say that they will be back within the hour?

Yes it does. :)

[thefunkymunky]

I wonder how many people are franticly refreshing the Apple Store page. I know I am. LOL :p

[liketom]

Every single Finn & most of the other europeans... England is not the world, ya know? And the guy you answered to was from Swizerland which isn't one of your lil' villages up in the Higlands. :D


.
fair do's

i don't think i would want to spend all that money on a sim free phone though

so do all these other countrys that pay full RRP for there handsets pay line rental ?

[Diatribe]

Holy **** it's a multi-button mouse.... (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=141379) ;) :D

[James.Paul]

Holy **** it's a multi-button mouse.... (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=141379) ;) :D

Forget the two button mouse, how about four!!! Mighty Mouse to the rescue!!!!

[thefunkymunky]

Woohoo. Its a mouse. A Mighty Mouse.

[katie ta achoo]

Forget the two button mouse, how about four!!! Mighty Mouse to the rescue!!!!

But it sounds like such an un-Mac name!
(not to mention already copy-written remember the cartoon? (http://www.reynos.com/Comics4$/Covers/Independents/MightyMouse.01.jpg) )

iMouse?
iHave3TooManyButtons?
:p

[Bakey]

England is not the world, ya know? And the guy you answered to was from Swizerland which isn't one of your lil' villages up in the Higlands. :D

Highlands? England?? :rolleyes:

The Highlands are commonly associated with Scotland not England... oh dear, this thread is going way off course... now c'mon people let us unite and become European brothers and sisters, re. the England & Switzerland tif! :D

;)

[Sam I Am]

Go to the Apple home page, it's there... the Mighty Mouse.

[liketom]

Go to the Apple home page, it's there... the Mighty Mouse.
that looks pretty good

[BryanLyle]

They took down the entire store to introduce a mouse? Good grief

[nomad01]

I like it!

Finally a bit of Apple style with more than one button... and so much more! :-)

Steve

[katie ta achoo]

Go to the Apple home page, it's there... the Mighty Mouse.

!!!
GAH!
I want!
Someone give me some cash, quick!
and also make it all bluetoothy
:D

[Diatribe]

Sweeeeet. :D But where is the BT version? :confused:

[AmigoMac]

hahahahahaha!! Gotta love that mouse!!! mine! mine!! :D

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1626533#post1626533


Thanks Steve!!!

[jrober]

So it is, I thought the previous posts were spoofs "Mighty Mouse!" really.

Really. it looks cool but off to read more and see if I need one now or by Sat.

John

[andiwm2003]

gee, i just bought a MICROSOFT mouse yesterday. come on apple, advertize your damn products earlier!!!

btw, is it wireless?

andi

[Gordy]

Maybe last weeks mini update was a practical joke and the real mini will appear today. :D


I wish that would happen but it aint gonna :(

Wow tho a mac mouse that looks impressive, Hmmm I am very tempted!

[Xephian]

Wow, finally a new mouse that doesn't have only one button.

[Tahko]

omgomgomgomg!!!

Mighty Mouse



roflmao... now just let's wait until someone in these forums starts to complain how it is difficult to lift (force sensors on side, crapdamned!) :mad: :p

[thefunkymunky]

Is there only a wired version. Where's the Bluetooth version.

[AmigoMac]

Hello Bluetooth, are you there?? wow, it works with a PC... now a new way to get switchers... :rolleyes:

I know I said I wanted this kind of mouse, but, damn, I forgot to say Bluetooth!!! :mad:

Bluetooth in Paris, anyone?

Let the whining start! :p Good move apple! but BT please. ;)

[mad jew]

btw, is it wireless?


Nope. :(

[JRM PowerPod]

It's a no button mouse

[katie ta achoo]

Is there only a wired version. Where's the Bluetooth version.

I would loooove a BT version of this!
I need more mice! (mouses?)

SOMEONE GIVE ME $50! I'll make you cookies, come on...

[Tahko]

oh good Lord! It's name is really Mighty Mouse! Not just on front side! :mad:

[jrober]

How long until the Bluetooth version? It was a long time between the wired pro mouse and the bluetooth version , I hope this gap is swifter. That said getting approval for any other mouse from her indoors may be difficult.

[andiwm2003]

well, i got my microsoft mouse for $19 instead of $49. and it's wireless. on top of that i never liked the shape of apple mice. they don't fit my hand.
so i guess i'm happy with the microsoft mouse after all.

but i hope that the mighty mouse overcomes another hurdle for switchers.

andi

[gekko513]

I wonder how the 360 scrolling works. Does the knob rotate, move to the side like one of the purple Dell mouse knobs in the middle of the keyboard or if it is touch sensitive, so that you kind of just stroke your finger up and down and around the knob for the desired effect.

[thefunkymunky]

It has built-in audio.

Mighty Mouse even sounds as good as it feels. The audio feedback built into Mighty Mouse provides an aural sensation that responds to your movements. A tiny speaker inside Mighty Mouse produces button-clicking and Scroll Ball-rolling sound effects.

[nomad01]

That said getting approval for any other mouse from her indoors may be difficult.

Oh go on... just buy one. Be a man, not a mouse. Boom boom!

Sorry. Couldn't resist. ;-)

I'm just waiting to see the price on the UK store now!

[gekko513]

It has built-in audio.
:D I wonder if it can be "hacked" to work as a speaker?

[katie ta achoo]

It has built-in audio.

That. Is. So. cool.

I'm just in awe.
How did I not hear about this before it was released?

I think I knew on some level.. I woke up today about an hour before the page was updated. I'm an Apple Psychic! Now, give me $49 + 8.25% tax for my services and I'll be on my way...

[thefunkymunky]

I'm just waiting to see the price on the UK store now!

£35

[techgeek]

I wonder how the 360 scrolling works. Does the knob rotate, move to the side like one of the purple Dell mouse knobs in the middle of the keyboard or if it is touch sensitive, so that you kind of just stroke your finger up and down and around the knob for the desired effect.
Maybe it's just a British thing, but am I the only one who nearly choked trying hard not to LOL reading that last sentence ;) :D

[liketom]

Maybe it's just a British thing, but am I the only one who nearly choked trying hard not to LOL reading that last sentence ;) :D
i'm still LOL right now

[thefunkymunky]

Maybe it's just a British thing, but am I the only one who nearly choked trying hard not to LOL reading that last sentence ;) :D

I know what you mean. I can't stop giggling. I'm soo immature. LOL. Funny though. :D

[nomad01]

Maybe it's just a British thing, but am I the only one who nearly choked trying hard not to LOL reading that last sentence ;) :D

LOL I was so excited about the mouse that I missed it.

[techgeek]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only immature one here :)

[gekko513]

Maybe it's just a British thing, but am I the only one who nearly choked trying hard not to LOL reading that last sentence ;) :D
:D Couldn't resist ... The question (without the undertone) still stands though.

[AmigoMac]

... it is touch sensitive, so that you kind of just stroke your finger up and down and around the knob for the desired effect.

:D !!

It's only a mouse! :D

[OziMac]

No Australian Student Union deal (unfortunate, but no biggie) and no Australian Mighty Mouse (not on).

Apple is really starting to make us pay for being Sony/BMG's little anti-iTMS fiefdom.

[gekko513]

...

[hansen]

I can't believe Apple uses the entire front page of their web site to promote a stupid mouse with features that are just so standard and basic on any mouse and hype it like it's 1999.

Any of you have a 3rd gen iPod with 4 touch sensitive buttons on top. They look good but are just plain annoying to use. Sound is added only to not make it completely useless as the iPod is not responding in the instance you press a button. Without the sound you have no cue if you pressed the button or not. Adding sound to the mouse is just to make an inferior technology (usabilitywise) barely usable.


Mighty Milk

Now in a supermarket near you fresh Migthy Milk contained in a soft white plastic bag. Squeeze it anywhere to spill your milk. Can also be used in Cocoa. Holy cow!

[techgeek]

:D Couldn't resist ... The question (without the undertone) still stands though.
Well it seems to imply it's a tiny little scroll ball.
http://www.apple.com/uk/mightymouse/design.html

[katie ta achoo]

I can't believe Apple uses the entire front page of their web site to promote a stupid mouse with features that are just so standard and basic on any mouse and hype it like it's 1999.

Any of you have a 3rd gen iPod with 4 touch sensitive buttons on top. They look good but are just plain annoying to use. Sound is added only to not make it completely useless as the iPod is not responding in the instance you press a button. Without the sound you have no cue if you pressed the button or not. Adding sound to the mouse is just to make an inferior technology (usabilitywise) barely usable.


Mighty Milk

Now in a supermarket near you fresh Migthy Milk contained in a soft white plastic bag. Squeeze it anywhere to spill your milk. Can also be used in Cocoa. Holy cow!


I actually prefer the 3G design to the 4G. The click wheel.. ehh doesn't float my boat.

It doesn't suddenly go off for no reason... I think it's more usable than the 4G.
To each his own.

[thefunkymunky]

I can't believe Apple uses the entire front page of their web site to promote a stupid mouse with features that are just so standard and basic on any mouse and hype it like it's 1999.

It is a big deal. Apple have always had a one-button mouse. They are bound to hype it up. Why wouldn't they, even if it does have standard features. They have just introduced a new product.

It may have standard features, but they have been implemented in typcial Apple stylie. Making it unique.

[rtjstevens]

A multi-button mouse! Is that all!

RTJ

[Patch^]

I know its a bit early to say this but does anyone know if the 'mighty mouse' is included with the mac systems i.e. Powermac and iMac?

btw the new mouse sounds great! ^_^

[mattzilla]

£35

It says £35 + free shipping. Though when I try and order one it comes to just over £40?

I thought pretty much all the prices on the online store included VAT . . .

[thequicksilver]

iPod and iTunes for Windows.
Apple to Intel.
Apple release multiple buttoned mouse.

Hell froze over. And Apple has grown up.

About bloody time. :)

[andiwm2003]

I can't believe Apple uses the entire front page of their web site to promote a stupid mouse with features that are just so standard and basic on any mouse and hype it like it's 1999.
.............................


well, for apple going away from the one-button mouse concept is even more earth shattering than the whole intel switch. soon we get an eject button on the superdrive :eek:

[Yaja123]

It says £35 + free shipping. Though when I try and order one it comes to just over £40?

I thought pretty much all the prices on the online store included VAT . . .

i phoned them up and ordered - free shipping - £35 total. they said the 'glitch' online will be sorted by the morning.

im not sure i even want one! i love being wireless - with mouse and keyboard so in that sense this purchase is a step back! oh well.... hopefully theyll release a bt version at some point and ill keep the wire one as a back up :rolleyes: