Macworld San Francisco 2006 Coverage

[MacRumors]

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The 2006 Macworld Expo Keynote will begin at 9am Pacific / 12noon Eastern. Steve Jobs will be giving the Keynote address.

We will provide live web and IRC coverage

Web: MacRumors.com (http://www.macrumors.com) - our front page will redirect to updates when the time comes.

IRC Server: irc.macrumorslive.com
channel #macrumors - moderated channel for updates only
channel #macrumorschat - open to discussion

[Lacero]

Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the web and IRC coverage.

I normally listen to a few tracks of Spice Girls before I fall asleep, but I haven't been able to sleep last night because of all the buzz. :o

Looks like I'll stay awake at least until the afternoon. :cool:

[Lunja]

I'll be on a damn train... Let's see if WAP works though lol

EDIT: I've got a mobile phone which uses GPRS, so is there any way I'll be able to read an irc or macrumors through it? The train sadly won't have WiFi, so what do I do?

[BornAgainMac]

I hope it isn't disappointing. I bet half the rumors don't come true.

[Xanderxxx]

Hello New iBooks!

[liketom]

dam good show Macrumors , i will be here

[lexfuzo]

Thanks for the coverage.
Which client do you recommend for IRC?
-lex

[celebi23]

What's the Macrumors IRC client again?



edit: nevermind it's MRChat & you can dl it at http://www.macrumorslive.com/irc/login/

[kalisphoenix]

I woke up early because I had a friggin' dream about iTablets.

[MacsRgr8]

Bring it on!

:cool:

God, I love these build-ups :)

[brepublican]

For me, this is christmas all over again (or is it christmas 11 months early?) I woke up as though I was expecting to find something under the tree.... :p

[Yvan256]

Is there an IRC client bundled with OS X? If not, what do you people recommend? (can't find anything IRC-related in Adium X)

[Shedonwanna]

I think he will unviel the iButton. It is a new iBook with only one button that senses what you want to do and does it automatically.

"iButton, write thesis! Wow! It's flawless, i'm definatly getting my masters now!"

[kalisphoenix]

Is there an IRC client bundled with OS X? If not, what do you people recommend? (can't find anything IRC-related in Adium X)

Colloquy

[ajwitte]

Is there an IRC client bundled with OS X? If not, what do you people recommend? (can't find anything IRC-related in Adium X)

Colloquy (http://colloquy.info)

[Lacero]

I woke up early because I had a friggin' dream about iTablets.
LOL. I had déjà vu about the Stevenote, twice. :o or :D Can't decide if it's a good thing.

I'm whacked out of my brain.
Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[ajwitte]

I think he will unviel the iButton. It is a new iBook with only one button that senses what you want to do and does it automatically.

"iButton, write thesis! Wow! It's flawless, i'm definatly getting my masters now!"

iWant!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iGary]

Let's blow up the servers with massive bandwidth!!!

OK, lets not. :D

[ldenman]

sweeeet!!! I'm in english, sneaking on my treo! I should be reading, but with 2 hours left for the keynote, how could I?

I EVEN FORGOT THAT TODAY IS ME AND MY GIRLFRIENDS YEAR AND 8 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!

whooops.
:)

[Sonofhaig]

I love this day! Even if I get a little disappointed, it's still so much fun. The anticipation, the suspense. Does the PC world have anything like this?

[Seasought]

This will be my first Macworld that is as close to live, without being there, as I can get.

Looking forward to it. :D

[emotion]

I love this day! Even if I get a little disappointed, it's still so much fun. The anticipation, the suspense. Does the PC world have anything like this?


CES I guess.

[brepublican]

I think he will unviel the iButton. It is a new iBook with only one button that senses what you want to do and does it automatically.

"iButton, write thesis! Wow! It's flawless, i'm definatly getting my masters now!"
iSay, this sounds suspiciously like Staples' "Easy Button"... :rolleyes:

iLike it!

[thefunkymunky]

I finish work just as the keynote starts (5pm UK time). I might have to stay behind tonight to get all the latest info. :p

[LastLine]

How long do we reckon until the show's up on quicktime's page? I'd much rather watch the thing from the start on video :) Is it liable to be near straight after or are we talking days?

[Shedonwanna]

iSay, this sounds suspiciously like Staples' "Easy Button"... :rolleyes:

iLike it!

It's nothing like the Easy Button... For the Easy Button makes it easy, the iButton make it... "i"

[brepublican]

How long do we reckon until the show's up on quicktime's page? I'd much rather watch the thing from the start on video :) Is it liable to be near straight after or are we talking days?
In the past, the keynotes have been up within hours :)

[Dalriada]

iRedundant

My poor Powerbook ... although I'm not so sure how happy I'd be to upgrade to a Rev A Macbook even if dual core. Lets see.

[lexfuzo]

Thanks for the coverage.
Which client do you recommend for IRC?
-lex

Thx for answers, I'll try multi-protocol IM and IRC solution Fire
http://fire.sourceforge.net

[2jaded2care]

Does the PC world have anything like this?

The days when M$ releases new security patches... Oh wait, that's once or twice a week...

[amberashby]

What other websites offer live coverage? In the past server overload has crippled Macrumors (and many others). Anyone know what site has the best likely hood of being able to post updates without getting severely crippled? Engadget maybe?

[SiliconAddict]

OK MR's is going to be my primary site but who else is doing live coverage. God forbid the reporting system crashes :eek: I want at least a backup or three. :D

[evomac]

sweeeet!!! I'm in english, sneaking on my treo! I should be reading, but with 2 hours left for the keynote, how could I?

I EVEN FORGOT THAT TODAY IS ME AND MY GIRLFRIENDS YEAR AND 8 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!
:)
:confused: I think you'll be ok....since you may be the only person who celebrates a 1yr. 8 month. At this rate you a probably buying her %^$& every month....You'll never be able to afford a new mac.

It times like these that you have to decide which is more important

Girlfriend v. Mac

I'm confident you'll make the right desicion.:D

[HotShotNN]

Why do I have a big Physiology semifinal tomorrow? Why?!?
Oh well, I'll be taking a peek from time to time here...

[ctachme]

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[SiliconAddict]

I love this day! Even if I get a little disappointed, it's still so much fun. The anticipation, the suspense. Does the PC world have anything like this?


Sure. There are a few "events" that are general PC events like last weeks CES. If you are talking about events that get PC users in a flip about their computer OEM of choice. No because most PC users don't give a flip. And aren't desperate like Mac users are. There is also the fact that there are very few secrets in the PC world. Most companies don’t play the whole Apple cloak and dagger crap.

[SiliconAddict]

I


Live? there won't be one. :( But there will be one prob by the end of the day on www.apple.com/quicktime

[ctachme]

There won't be one. :(

Haha, that was Safari going bezerk! :p I meant to say:

I know there won't be a live one, but they usu. stream them afterwards, where will THAT one be :rolleyes:

[EricNau]

I have to go to school! :mad: :(

[Peace]

OK MR's is going to be my primary site but who else is doing live coverage. God forbid the reporting system crashes :eek: I want at least a backup or three. :D


Here's some back-ups SA

http://live.macspecialist.org/
http://www.macdailynews.com/macworld_sf_2006_keynote.html
http://macteens.com/index.php/macteens/macworld06

The Macteens one..They have press passes for the keynote.

[ginner]

Gentlemen, start your engines:

http://arstechnica.com/forum/irc/irc_ars.html

[SiliconAddict]

Haha, that was Safari going bezerk! :p I meant to say:

I know there won't be a live one, but they usu. stream them afterwards, where will THAT one be :rolleyes:


See above. I edited my post. :o

[eVolcre]

So how does this work again if you don't have IRC? The front page gets live updates and then like the past we have a thread open where we discuss whats happening??

Who provides the IRC/front page updates anyway? Just curious

[SiliconAddict]

Here's some back-ups SA

http://live.macspecialist.org/
http://www.macdailynews.com/macworld_sf_2006_keynote.html
http://macteens.com/index.php/macteens/macworld06

The Macteens one..They have press passes for the keynote.


Thanks dude. :D

[riciad]

Just been told I have to babysit my grandson in 20 minutes until 1830 GMT and they don't have a computer of any kind!

[SiliconAddict]

So how does this work again if you don't have IRC? The front page gets live updates and then like the past we have a thread open where we discuss whats happening??

Who provides the IRC/front page updates anyway? Just curious


Around a half an hour or so the front page. www.macrumors.com will go to a low bandwidth page. Every? I think 5 minutes the thing will auto update. You DO NOT need to refresh.

[ibook30]

1 hour, 46 minutes until the Macworld Keynote.

And I just got booked for a meeting at the same time - don't these people know I have priorities - I'm thinking new product Tuesdays should be treated like religious holidays, errr at least we should get sparklers or something.

[eVolcre]

Around a half an hour or so the front page. www.macrumors.com will go to a low bandwidth page. Every? I think 5 minutes the thing will auto update. You DO NOT need to refresh.

And then is there one dedicated discussion thread in the forum?

[SiliconAddict]

And then is there one dedicated discussion thread in the forum?

The forum is locked for that time. Don't want to crash MR's do you? :D :eek: More accurately you don't want to crash the forums since they are on a sep server. Expect the load on the forums to start hitting it soon. Timeouts may be in order very soon. :( We'll see how good Arn's new hardware is, :D

[weg]

I love this day! Even if I get a little disappointed, it's still so much fun. The anticipation, the suspense.

If Steve presents nothing but new iPods, would you be just a "little disappointed"? ;)

[eVolcre]

The forum is locked for that time. Don't want to crash MR's do you? :D :eek:


I oculd have sworn that back in the summer when the INTEL switch was announced that there was one screen with the updates and another one where we were chatting with each other.

Or was that on IRC? Is there a web client for IRC? I am on a guest machine and can't download anything

[Deestar]

I'll be on a damn train... Let's see if WAP works though lol

EDIT: I've got a mobile phone which uses GPRS, so is there any way I'll be able to read an irc or macrumors through it? The train sadly won't have WiFi, so what do I do?

If you have a fairly recent phone you should be able to download the Java based Opera Mini, this allows you to view traditional web pages on a WAP phone.

You then need to point your wap browser on your mobile to http://mini.opera.com. This will then download the Java based app to your phone. I've tried it on my Motorola PEBL and it works pretty well.

You can find out more info at http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/operamini/

Hope this helps.

[AtariMac]

sweeeet!!! I'm in english, sneaking on my treo! I should be reading, but with 2 hours left for the keynote, how could I?

I EVEN FORGOT THAT TODAY IS ME AND MY GIRLFRIENDS YEAR AND 8 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!

whooops.
:)

Does that even constitute an aniversary? Man I feel old.

Pete

[eVolcre]

SO how do I access the IRC channels without a IRC client ?

[SiliconAddict]

SO how do I access the IRC channels without a IRC client ?


Java client. Look one page back for the link. Half way down the page for the ARS webIRC client.

[Peace]

SO how do I access the IRC channels without a IRC client ?


If you have java in your browser go here :

http://www.macrumorslive.com/

[eVolcre]

Java client. Look one page back for the link. Half way down the page for the ARS webIRC client.


SA, I don't see it. :-(

Is ti the arstechnica link because that one isn't working for me. Can someone post directions?

[Randall]

d'oh. Java is disabled at work. you guys better post a blow by blow on these forums for me. :D :cool:

[g4cubed]

Does that even constitute an aniversary? Man I feel old.

Pete
Me too. I've been chuckling about that since I read it. Puppy love... ;)

[Sunrunner]

Omg Omg Omg Omg!


The one statement that sums up the Macworld hype in its entirety...

[Random Avenger]

d'oh. Java is disabled at work. you guys better post a blow by blow on these forums for me. :D :cool:

They have an unnecessarily complicated AJAX system setup for those deprived of Java.

[spishack]

My predictions for Macworld, 2006. (http://maniacalrage.net/past/2006/1/10/my_predictions_for_macworld_2006/)

I've never been wrong before!*








*I'm always wrong. ALWAYS.

[eVolcre]

OK, I think I'm dense this morning.

www.macrumorslive.com goes to the normal home page.

So, the www.macrumors.com page will hav the live uodates that refresh automatically. And www.macrumorslive.com is the IRC channel where we can talk to each other?

[Random Avenger]

OK, I think I'm dense this morning.

www.macrumorslive.com goes to the normal home page.

So, the www.macrumors.com page will hav the live uodates that refresh automatically. And www.macrumorslive.com is the IRC channel where we can talk to each other?

My guess is that it hasn't been enabled yet. When it does, I'm assuming that forums will go offline, too.

[lpshean]

Does anybody know how long it'll take before Apple posts up a web stream of Steve's Macworld keynote?

[gauchogolfer]

Man, never have I been so disappointed to leave work early....stuck in traffic during keynote.....


Here's to overtime!

[Sunrunner]

My guess is that it hasn't been enabled yet. When it does, I'm assuming that forums will go offline, too.


Im surprised they havent already, with the way the traffic is spiking by this point...

[Random Avenger]

My predictions for Macworld, 2006. (http://maniacalrage.net/past/2006/1/10/my_predictions_for_macworld_2006/)


Those are great. But what happens if you are right?

[Peace]

My guess is that it hasn't been enabled yet. When it does, I'm assuming that forums will go offline, too.



Here

http://www.macrumorslive.com/irc/login/

[Random Avenger]

Does anybody know how long it'll take before Apple posts up a web stream of Steve's Macworld keynote?

It's typically noon-ish, but I seem to recall it taking much longer for one of the recent ones.

[ldenman]

Does that even constitute an aniversary? Man I feel old.

Pete

I am hoping after our 2 year we can cut it down to every 6 months...save me money...

[advocate]

They have an unnecessarily complicated AJAX system setup for those deprived of Java.How do you figure it's unnecessary?

[reckless_0001]

It's typically noon-ish, but I seem to recall it taking much longer for one of the recent ones.

Not only that, it takes almost a week to get decent bandwidth to watch the stream. Because everybody is trying to watch it at the same time.

[thefunkymunky]

They have an unnecessarily complicated AJAX system setup for those deprived of Java.

How do you set this up?:confused:

[eVolcre]

Here

http://www.macrumorslive.com/irc/login/

Peace,

What am I suuposed to see when I go there? I see a grey box with like a little cup of coffee on the top left corner

[Randall]

They have an unnecessarily complicated AJAX system setup for those deprived of Java.Where? :eek: :confused:

[babble]

Thanks for the pics! :)

[Peace]

Peace,

What am I suuposed to see when I go there? I see a grey box with like a little cup of coffee on the top left corner

That is the Java based web interface to the IRC chat..
If you have java enabled you will see a button in the middle saying log in here..
If not..I cant help ya
Get an IRC client

[brepublican]

My predictions for Macworld, 2006. (http://maniacalrage.net/past/2006/1/10/my_predictions_for_macworld_2006/)
Good stuff, good stuff...

[deputy_doofy]

sweeeet!!! I'm in english, sneaking on my treo! I should be reading, but with 2 hours left for the keynote, how could I?

I EVEN FORGOT THAT TODAY IS ME AND MY GIRLFRIENDS YEAR AND 8 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!

whooops.
:)

Uh, if your girlfriend expects you to actually celebrate a monthly anniversary (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=anniversary) then it may be time to ditch her. That's some seriously high maintenance.

As a side note, if you, as the male, are trying to celebrate it, you might just drive her away with that insanity.

[Sunrunner]

Not only that, it takes almost a week to get decent bandwidth to watch the stream. Because everybody is trying to watch it at the same time.


Ive never had a problem with the stream in the past....

[ejgisbert]

I did not have time to check the rest of the thread, so please excuse me if this is has already been said, but .Mac is already down for "maintenance".

Best regards.

[Randall]

Where can I get the AJAX based IRC client? :confused:

[Sunrunner]

I did not have time to check the rest of the thread, so please excuse me if this is has already been said, but .Mac is already down for "maintenance".

Best regards.


Yeah, we got that one already...

Thanks though

[AtariMac]

I am hoping after our 2 year we can cut it down to every 6 months...save me money...

Once a year is tough enough :) Ah, to be young and in love!

[Random Avenger]

How do you figure it's unnecessary?

I personally hate AJAX. the AX is completely unnecessary. I prefer JSON with Asynchronous Javascript HTTP Requests.

XML Version:

<reply>
<user_id>200</user_id>
<subject>Some subject</subject>
</reply>

JSON:

{"reply" : {"user_id" : 200, "subject" : "Some subject"}}

As you can see, it's far lighter but still allows for all of the functionality. Plus, it is faster and easier for javascript to parse.

[Sunrunner]

Nice photos...

Lines ROCK!!!

:p

[Randall]

Uh, if your girlfriend expects you to actually celebrate a monthly anniversary (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=anniversary) then it may be time to ditch her. That's some seriously high maintenance.

As a side note, if you, as the male, are trying to celebrate it, you might just drive her away with that insanity.Month Anniversaries are tolerable only up until the first year. After wich a normal yearly anniversary will have to suffice. Otherwise dump that broad fast. Nothing you ever do will satisfy her. :rolleyes:

[spishack]

Those are great. But what happens if you are right?

If I'm right, then I'm going to have to start training to fight that boar.

[Goldcard]

haha true that. wow i am new to this whole mac thing and cant wait for new ibooks so hopefully today i can get my first mac!!

[eVolcre]

That is the Java based web interface to the IRC chat..
If you have java enabled you will see a button in the middle saying log in here..
If not..I cant help ya
Get an IRC client

I DO have Java enabled on this browser but still only see that stupid coffee cup. No logun screen

[eVolcre]

Since Java isn't working, what is this AJAX thing? And I do NOT need Java to see the front page updates that refresh automatically right?

Sorry for all the questions, I've waited 6 months for this keynote and now at the last minute I can't figure out how to watch it

[durvivor]

My MRChat won't connect. I keep getting

Looking up echo.krono.net...
Connecting to echo.krono.net...
Operation timed out

Are the channels full already? Or, is my network blocking my access or some such?

[Peace]

I DO have Java enabled on this browser but still only see that stupid coffee cup. No logun screen


Are you using a Mac ?

If so you are in need of updating your java platform

[Random Avenger]

Since Java isn't working, what is this AJAX thing? And I do NOT need Java to see the front page updates that refresh automatically right?

Sorry for all the questions, I've waited 6 months for this keynote and now at the last minute I can't figure out how to watch it

When they enable it, event coverage will appear on the homepage of macrumorslive.com.

[azentropy]

Month Anniversaries are tolerable only up until the first year. After wich a normal yearly anniversary will have to suffice. Otherwise dump that broad fast. Nothing you ever do will satisfy her. :rolleyes:

I follow the 1, 3, 6, 12 month plan the first year. Then yearly...

[eVolcre]

Are you using a Mac ?

If so you are in need of updating your java platform

No, I'm on a PX running XP at q friends house. Kinda wierd watching a keynote on a PC :)

[Sunrunner]

When they enable it, event coverage will appear on the homepage of macrumorslive.com.

T-minus 68 minutes...

[Dalriada]

It's quite fun to keep an eye on the currently active user numbers, see if we reach a new record (Most users ever online was 3,367, 10-12-2005) :p There's currently over 2,000 guests on line :eek:

[Sunrunner]

No, I'm on a PX running XP at q friends house. Kinda wierd watching a keynote on a PC :)


Make sure you slap the friend upside the head and tell him we said to get a Mac "or else" ... ;)

[chicagdan]

Nice photos...

Lines ROCK!!!

:p

No hot chicks in line ... I'm so shocked.

[eVolcre]

Sigh

OK, I need an explanation one last time in BIG PICTURE words in one post.

This IRC java chat isnt working for me.

So --how do I watch the keynote and also chat with you guys?

The front page updates - www.macrumors.com - don't need java right? it will just refresh automatically without me doing anything?

[Randall]

No hot chicks in line ... I'm so shocked.Laying on the sarcasim a little thick there. :D

[kddpop]

Month Anniversaries are tolerable

not to nit-pick...but allow me to nit-pick...

the word anniversary cannot refer to a monthly occurance.:)

[Random Avenger]

No, I'm on a PX running XP at q friends house. Kinda wierd watching a keynote on a PC :)

Careful! You might anger the mac gods!

[Sunrunner]

Laying on the sarcasim a little thick there. :D


But tech events are always FULL of hot chicks... ;)

[Randall]

Sigh

OK, I need an explanation one last time in BIG PICTURE words in one post.

This IRC java chat isnt working for me.

So --how do I watch the keynote and also chat with you guys?

The front page updates - www.macrumors.com - don't need java right? it will just refresh automatically without me doing anything?Wait until Apple puts it on their website tomorrow. Apple sucks for not doing a webcast. plain and simple. :(

[Sunrunner]

[QUOTE=Randall]Month Anniversaries are tolerable QUOTE]

not to nit-pick...but allow me to nit-pick...

the word anniversary cannot refer to a monthly occurance.:)


.... you can always trust that there is someone to say what the rest of us around here dont bother to... :p

[eVolcre]

Wait until Apple puts it on their website tomorrow. Apple sucks for not doing a webcast. plain and simple. :(


Are you frigging kidding me??? I've been wiatinf fot this for so long, stayed up all night chatting with this forum and you want me to wait more???

I don't mind if I can't chat in real time, but i want to at least see the updates as they happen.

the way I see it, www.macrumors.com will redirect to the update page when it starts and i don' t think i need java or anything

[Randall]

not to nit-pick...but allow me to nit-pick...

the word anniversary cannot refer to a monthly occurance.:)HA!! Try explaining that to a chick! :p

[szark]

So --how do I watch the keynote and also chat with you guys?

The front page updates - www.macrumors.com - don't need java right? it will just refresh automatically without me doing anything?

Yes, the front page will update with the latest news as the keynote progresses.

As far as chatting, you would need an IRC client, unless the forums stay up.

[achie25]

Wait until Apple puts it on their website tomorrow. Apple sucks for not doing a webcast. plain and simple. :(


Maybe that is the big announcement this year... that next year MWSF will be a webcast:o

[Peace]

Sigh

OK, I need an explanation one last time in BIG PICTURE words in one post.

This IRC java chat isnt working for me.

So --how do I watch the keynote and also chat with you guys?

The front page updates - www.macrumors.com - don't need java right? it will just refresh automatically without me doing anything?


Ok....

Windoze doesnt use Sun Java.This is why you cant see it..

Now..
http://www.macrumorslive.com

or

http://www.macrumors.com
http://live.macspecialist.org/
http://www.macdailynews.com/macworld_sf_2006_keynote.html
http://macteens.com/index.php/macteens/macworld06

all of these will be having "live updates"

There is no "live show" to watch

last time m'k? ;)

[hayesk]

My predictions for Macworld, 2006. (http://maniacalrage.net/past/2006/1/10/my_predictions_for_macworld_2006/)

I believe yours is the most likely I've read so far. ;)

My prediction:
- no new hardware. 6 months early with Intel - c'mon people? When has Apple ever been early with hardware?
- Keynote will be about iLife '06, more iTMS TV/Movie stuff, and a few demos of Intel apps
- everyone here will be up in arms claiming that Apple promised them iBooks and MMMCs (Mac Mini Media Centres)

A boring prediction, yes. I hope I'm wrong.

[Randall]

Are you frigging kidding me??? I've been wiatinf fot this for so long, stayed up all night chatting with this forum and you want me to wait more???

I don't mind if I can't chat in real time, but i want to at least see the updates as they happen.

the way I see it, www.macrumors.com will redirect to the update page when it starts and i don' t think i need java or anythingYes that's true. But you can't see a video feed until then.

[arn]

no java required.

it will update in javascript and if you don't have javascript, it will update with a refresh.

the time approaches. People who are impatient can watch a blank screen at http://www.macrumorslive.com

arn

[Random Avenger]

It's quite fun to keep an eye on the currently active user numbers, see if we reach a new record (Most users ever online was 3,367, 10-12-2005) :p There's currently over 2,000 guests on line :eek:

What metric is that based on? How long after the last click are users/guests logged out?

[Randall]

Maybe that is the big announcement this year... that next year MWSF will be a webcast:oIt's asking too much of Apple to be as cool as Microsoft showing the CES keynote as a live webcast, and actually do the same for the MWSF. Everything Apple does is so secretive, even while they're showing it to the public. Pisses me off.

[eVolcre]

no java required.

it will update in javascript and if you don't have javascript, it will update with a refresh.

the time approaches. People who are impatient can watch a blank screen at http://www.macrumorslive.com

arn

THID BASTARD PIEVE OF CRAP PC!!!!!

It finally loaded the java chat page and now it crashed that page and i can't do this twith it. im gonna throw osmething at this ****er!!!!!

[Sunrunner]

Maybe that is the big announcement this year... that next year MWSF will be a webcast:o


The killer is that they did it a couple of years ago, so we all know its technically feasible... Apple just decided they didnt want to expend the effort...

[Sunrunner]

THID BASTARD PIEVE OF CRAP PC!!!!!

It finally loaded the java chat page and now it crashed that page and i can't do this twith it. im gonna throw osmething at this ****er!!!!!


Chant this mantra with me:

"get a Mac"

"get a Mac"

"get a Mac"

[Lunja]

If you have a fairly recent phone you should be able to download the Java based Opera Mini, this allows you to view traditional web pages on a WAP phone.

You then need to point your wap browser on your mobile to http://mini.opera.com. This will then download the Java based app to your phone. I've tried it on my Motorola PEBL and it works pretty well.

You can find out more info at http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/operamini/

Hope this helps.

Thanks!!! You've made my mac-day :)

[Stella]

Is there a iChat / aol group for live coverage, anyone know?

[Randall]

no java required.

it will update in javascript and if you don't have javascript, it will update with a refresh.

the time approaches. People who are impatient can watch a blank screen at http://www.macrumorslive.com

arnI know you're a MR god, but are you sure? I don't see anything on that page (the square gray java box that people are describing). I do have Javascript, but not Java enabled on my web browser.

[Stella]

AppleInsider have a story on ( http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1448 ) intel iMacs and MacBook Pros.

What is the point of iMacs - they've just been refreshed, and plenty fast enough, why would Apple need to make iMac Intels so quickly. iBooks and PowerBooks are in need of a desperate upgrade.

[Peace]

no java required.

it will update in javascript and if you don't have javascript, it will update with a refresh.

the time approaches. People who are impatient can watch a blank screen at http://www.macrumorslive.com

arn


Blank screens rock!...:p

[ImAlwaysRight]

my Palms Are Getting Sweaty! :D

[brepublican]

people who are impatient can watch a blank screen at http://www.macrumorslive.com

arn
Thanks for the heads up! I'm on it :D

[iAlan]

JAPAN APPLE STORE DOWN 52 minutes before keynote

[Randall]

49 minutes to go + 20 minutes b.s. session at beginning of keynote where Jobs drools over the earnings and market share. horray!!

[ssj300]

My predictions for Macworld, 2006. (http://maniacalrage.net/past/2006/1/10/my_predictions_for_macworld_2006/)

I've never been wrong before!*








*I'm always wrong. ALWAYS.



wrong that you are wrong?

[tk421]

JAPAN APPLE STORE DOWN 52 minutes before keynote

US store is down!

[evomac]

not to nit-pick...but allow me to nit-pick...

the word anniversary cannot refer to a monthly occurance.:)

That poor kid doesn't know what he's getting into.
He has the disease "iseebreastadia" which we all know causes the male species to do stupid things.

For instance, instead of giving his undivided attention to the Stevenote, he is worrying about a nonanniversary anniversary.

The only way to for him to stay safe is to immediately buy a mac, then he will have no money to feed the "disease."

[macgirl75]

there is also live coverage over here

http://www.AppleNews.info

[Randall]

US store is down!YES!!! http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore

[Porchland]

US store is down!

and Apple Insider is reporting the name of the new Mactel laptop: Mac Book Pro.

Eh.

[SiliconAddict]

Yah know the irony. I' going to be setting someone's PC laptop up while reading about the Keynote and readying my Check Card. :D :eek:

[Jaffa Cake]

I finish work just as the keynote starts (5pm UK time). I might have to stay behind tonight to get all the latest info. :pThat's my plan too. ;)

[thefunkymunky]

Cool. Opera Mini works great on my K750i:p :)

[ALoveSupreme]

German Store is down as well....

:eek: :eek: :D

I hope the rumors about a 15" Intel Powerbook ( or Mac Book Pro I don't really care as long as it runs Os X and it is fast) are true...

[Randall]

and Apple Insider is reporting the name of the new Mactel laptop: Mac Book Pro.

Eh.Retarded. They should call it PowerBook M1 :cool: I guess they named it PowerBook because it was PowerPC based? So stupid.

[Peace]

Odd for the store to go down so early..

It'll be back up when Steve starts his keynote?

[deputy_doofy]

We really are dorks. We're excited because the Apple Store is down... 45 minutes before they keynote even begins. lol :p

[Lacero]

my Palms Are Getting Sweaty! :D
Time to blast some Ride of the Valkyries, put some cold pizza in the toaster oven, light a roach, sit back, and enjoy... MWSF, yeah baby!

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[sfwalter]

Apple Insider is report new inteel iMacs, seems stranged. The new iMacs were just introduced before the holidays and they are one of more powerful systems in apples line up.

[boombashi]

there is also live coverage over here

http://www.AppleNews.info

I have faith in the MacRumors servers this year - they may not even go down :rolleyes: ESPECIALLY IF NOOBS DON'T REFRESH THE HOME PAGE EVERY SECOND! PLEASE DON'T!!! USE THIS!

http://www.macrumorslive.com/web/

[Joe2000]

I'm a 14 yr old kid living in London. :cool: This year will be my first Macworld exposure as ths time last year i was sitting infront of a Win98SE box on the Apple's website dribbling (Drooling lol) over the iBook G4! Now i'm sitting at my own desk and typing this through an Apple keyboard onto my iBook. I Feel almost overwhelmed by the hype surrounding this monumental event that will don upon us in 45mins (I'l be watching it on Quicktime hopefully at about 6pm) If there is an "IntelBook" I'l be getting one! CAN-NOT-WAIT! My first Mac experince was on my Dads Indigo iMac G3 DV SE. In my opinion the period that that computer was new was Apple's best with OSX fresh and ready to bloom lets just see what 2006 holds!:rolleyes:

Thanks, Let Unite Mac Fans!

- Joe

[SiliconAddict]

Mark these pages people. Mark these pages...

http://www.apple.com/macbook/

http://www.apple.com/powerbook/

:D *Dawns his Huggies*

I'm ready...

[Randall]

I'm a 14 yr old kid living in London. :cool: This year will be my first Macworld exposure as ths time last year i was sitting infront of a Win98SE box on the Apple's website dribbling (Drooling lol) over the iBook G4! Now i'm sitting at my own desk and typing this through an Apple keyboard onto my iBook. I Feel almost overwhelmed by the hype surrounding this monumental event that will don upon us in 45mins (I'l be watching it on Quicktime hopefully at about 6pm) If there is an "IntelBook" I'l be getting one! CAN-NOT-WAIT! My first Mac experince was on my Dads Indigo iMac G3 DV SE. In my opinion the period that that computer was new was Apple's best with OSX fresh and ready to bloom lets just see what 2006 holds!:rolleyes:

Thanks, Let Unite Mac Fans!

- JoeWin98SE??? Last year?? I pitty you.

[azentropy]

Any bets on what Steve is going to wear? :D

[bertieuk]

UK store down too!

"We are busy updating the store and will be back within the hour"

[Randall]

Any bets on what Steve is going to wear? :Dblack shirt and bluejeans. I bet $1000.

[jadelung]

:eek: Today should of been a day off for Mac heads. I can't even get any work done today! I got my credit card ready for the new Ibook.
See Ya,
J

[Random Avenger]

I have faith in the MacRumors servers this year - they may not even go down :rolleyes: ESPECIALLY IF NOOBS DON'T REFRESH THE HOME PAGE EVERY SECOND! PLEASE DON'T!!! USE THIS!

http://www.macrumorslive.com/web/

*Refresh* *Refresh*

[SiliconAddict]

Hmm half hour. Just enough time to walk down to Caribou Coffee and get an iced Chai. :D

[Stella]

Any bets on what Steve is going to wear? :D
A long pink dress.

[Lacero]

:D *Dawns his Huggies*
Oh hey, you gotta try Pampers Baby-Dry with UltraAbsorb. They're awesome! I'm currently wearing one now.

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[Random Avenger]

Oh hey, you gotta try Pampers Baby-Dry with UltraAbsorb. They're awesome! I'm currently wearing one now.


It's a little too late for Lenny.









(No, that's not my name)

[20rogersc]

w00t had the afternoon off college, can't wait.
Stuck here infront of M$ Access :o trying to finnish off ICT coursework to be handed in on friday. Hopefully the keynote will give me a smile at least :rolleyes:

::20ROGERSC::

[ratnor]

yeah a great cuppa and fast index finger!

[thefunkymunky]

If Apple introduces a widescreen Intel-based notebook. I am sooooooooo gonna get one. I've been waiting for this tranisition so I can sell my Rev. A 12-incher.:)

[sfwalter]

I am such a macgeek. I have 4 tabs open in Safari each pointing to a different website that has live coverage.

[szark]

Everyone reading your post is probably doing the same thing. You're in good company. :)

[kddpop]

I am suck a macgeek. I have 4 tabs open in Safari each pointing to a different website that has live coverage.

i wish i could be as big a geek.
im stuck here on internet exploder.
the nazi IT dept here blocks all links to download firefox.
i'll just have to be happy with macumorslive.
thanks macrumors!

~kyle

[Peace]

I am suck a macgeek. I have 4 tabs open in Safari each pointing to a different website that has live coverage.

Ya? I have SEVEN open :D

and TWO TV stations

[bowlerjim]

Which sites do you guys all have open? Lets compare!

[Macnoviz]

Ya? I have SEVEN open :D

and TWO TV stations
What are you watching then?




Belgian Music Store Still online

[brepublican]

Oh hey, you gotta try Pampers Baby-Dry with UltraAbsorb. They're awesome! I'm currently wearing one now.
Try Steve Colbert's American Pampers :D

[rashdown_online]

Apple: +.63%
EBAY: -1.73%
GOOG: -0.67%
AMZN: -2.4%
INTC: -1.02%
M$FT: -0.74%

Obviously no one is paying attention to anything else!!! :rolleyes:

[Macnoviz]

Which sites do you guys all have open? Lets compare!
I've got Macrumors, macdailynews and macteens

[SiliconAddict]

www.apple.com
www.apple.com/powerbook
www.apple.com/macbook


--New Window--
www.macrumors.com
forums.macrumors.com
macteens.com/index.php/macteens/macworld06
www.macdailynews.com/macworld_sf_2006_keynote.html

[Macnoviz]

Suppose the new iBooks are announced, how long would it normally take before they can be shipped?

[Peace]

What are you watching then?




Belgian Music Store Still online



CNBC and CNBCW ( Europe )

[SiliconAddict]

Suppose the new iBooks are announced, how long would it normally take before they can be shipped?


Probably within 2-3 weeks. But that is a total guess.

[szark]

Apple: +.63%
EBAY: -1.73%
GOOG: -0.67%
AMZN: -2.4%
INTC: -1.02%
M$FT: -0.74%

Obviously no one is paying attention to anything else!!! :rolleyes:

Apple stock was up to 77.77 at one point today, but it's currently dropped back down under 77.00.

[blueflame]

i would buy a tablet in a second. thats exactly what i want.a mobile OS X screen, for web, chat, email
andreas

[Porchland]

Are "Finding Nemo," "Monsters, Inc.," etc. going to be there soon?

[durvivor]

:eek: Today should of been a day off for Mac heads. I can't even get any work done today! I got my credit card ready for the new Ibook.
See Ya,
J


You mean, the new Mac Book.... Your other option is a Mac Book Pro... The times... they are a changing.

[sfwalter]

Even if the intel notebooks are released, it will be hard to find one until late Spring. The apple stores will get them first, then the mail order houses.

[SiliconAddict]

*slurps* There is nothing more satasying then an iced Chai and a keynote other then possibly an iced Chai, keynote, and a MacBook Pro. :D

[Warbrain]

Anyone else getting butterflies in their stomach? I know I am.

I haven't been this out of the loop in so long, but it'll be neat to see what they release that I don't know about yet.

Also got my TV trained to CNBC since they'll have some report on it before any other cable station will because of the 'Scalito' hearings.

[Porchland]

I'm starting to see some new promos rotating on the front of iTunes, but the new releases list still has not rolled.

* Cypress Hill Celebrity Playlist.
* The Curtom Catalog.
* Verve Vault.
* Tina Dico (exclusive album).

None of these are major yet.

Pixar page is still content empty.

[aswitcher]

Another year, another Macworld vicariously...

[agentkow]

I thank my son for being born: because of my paternity leave, this is my first keynote at home.

Anyway, I really don't want to spoil anything, I want Steve to tell me first, so does anyone have an exact quicktime page I can go to like last year where I can just wait for the stream without seeing the main page?

[sluthy]

Thirteen minutes left, 2.47AM Aussie time (at least for that state smart enough to refuse daylight savings :P ) - is it worth it? I'm tired, got stuff to do tomorrow, nothing but crappy ProActiv infomercials on, info will still be there and confirmed at 9...

[Random Avenger]

Kevin Rose had a really reliable source last year, maybe he will pull it off again: http://krose.typepad.com/kevinrose/2006/01/macworld_2006.html

[SiliconAddict]

I thank my son for being born: because of my paternity leave, this is my first keynote at home.

Anyway, I really don't want to spoil anything, I want Steve to tell me first, so does anyone have an exact quicktime page I can go to like last year where I can just wait for the stream without seeing the main page?


http://www.apple.com/quicktime/guide/appleevents/

[agentkow]

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/guide/appleevents/

Do you think just changing http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc05/ to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc06/ would work?

[SiliconAddict]

Don't know but I'm not THAT lazy! :p ;)

[liketom]

i am all ready here

7 min to go :eek:

[eric_n_dfw]

Retarded. They should call it PowerBook M1 :cool: I guess they named it PowerBook because it was PowerPC based? So stupid.
Actually, PowerBook pre-dates the PowerPC by almost 5 years. The PowerBook 100 came out in '91 with a 16Mhz 68000 chip - the first PowerPC PowerBook was tin '96
See: http://everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook/stats/mac_powerbook100.html
http://everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook/stats/mac_powerbook1400cs_117.html

I think it is time for a name change though - both for the portables and desktops.

edit, added: Old discussion about this at: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=131470&highlight=mac+iii

[szark]

I thank my son for being born: because of my paternity leave, this is my first keynote at home.

Anyway, I really don't want to spoil anything, I want Steve to tell me first, so does anyone have an exact quicktime page I can go to like last year where I can just wait for the stream without seeing the main page?

Last year they put it up here (http://stream.apple.akadns.net/).


EDIT: When I first checked the link, it had a placeholder for the October event. Now it has a 404 Page Not Found error. I'd say that's a good sign.

[dambro1978]

"the new ipods are here"

you can find it on the first page of itues store..
i have never seen that ad..

maybe i've never noticed it


can someone confirm?!?!

[Sky Blue]

"the new ipods are here"

you can find it on the first page of itues store..
i have never seen that ad..

maybe i've never noticed it


can someone confirm?!?!


new as in october, ad's been there since.

[kddpop]

"the new ipods are here"

you can find it on the first page of itues store..
i have never seen that ad..

maybe i've never noticed it


can someone confirm?!?!

as im at work and they block the itms, could you post a screenshot of the ad?
im curious if i've ever seen it.

~kyle

EDIT: thanks sky blue

[muzikool]

Yep. That ad is old.

[SiliconAddict]

8:55 am People are taking their seats....

Here we go guys. See ya on the flip side with new MacBook Pros!

[Macnoviz]

"the new ipods are here"

you can find it on the first page of itues store..
i have never seen that ad..

maybe i've never noticed it


can someone confirm?!?!



Confirmed, its new to me too, but on Belgian Store, so it's maybe not that new, because we are normally a bit behind (still no videos :mad: )

[Jo-Kun]

if it are JUST new iPods or iPod related things... they have to change the company...

no longer think different... but think iPod... :s

sorry to say so: but you know I don't even care about a new iPod... give us some new good for drooling hardware pls!!!

[ipacmm]

if it are JUST new iPods or iPod related things... they have to change the company...

no longer think different... but think iPod... :s

sorry to say so: but you know I don't even care about a new iPod... give us some new good for drooling hardware pls!!!

I really don't see them coming out with any new ipods except for the shuffle...

[Sdashiki]

Final Cut Extreme

re-evaluating making 2005 "the year of HD"

[Lacero]

Final Cut Extreme wouldn't be shown until at least NAB. I doubt it'll make an appearance here. All the same, it looks like it's going to be great AND the forum software is holding up quite well..

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[ALoveSupreme]

The stage is not luminated in white as usual but in blue...
A reference to Intel?? :eek: :eek: :D

[syzygy]

I really don't see them coming out with any new ipods except for the shuffle...

i heard somewhere about bluetooth integration... dont know if its true but about time

WHERE IS THE STREAM? LINK PLS

[Lacero]

http://live.worldofapple.com/ has a nice update page in addition to http://www.macrumorslive.com/web/

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[sluthy]

10 min in, talking about finances. Come on... And now the iPods, oh man. Get to the good stuff! :mad: :D Impressive sales stats though, 100 every minute this season :O

[SiliconAddict]

i heard somewhere about bluetooth integration... dont know if its true but about time

WHERE IS THE STREAM? LINK PLS


There isn't one. Go to www.macrumors.com and get the info there.

[blakbyrd]

I haven't manage to log into the IRC channel neither via the applet nor using Colloquy... is it down?

Elia
I logged on to the #macnn irc channel, they said no intel stuff mentioned yet.

[ThomasM]

im watching the WWDC 2005 keynote from apple.com
at 24mins he will be talking about the intel transition.
it will start in june06 and he plans the full transition will take two years.

[brepublican]

I haven't manage to log into the IRC channel neither via the applet nor using Colloquy... is it down?

Elia
IRC is up and well, its working fine: feed here (http://www.macrumorslive.com/irc/?)

[ThomasM]

http://www.home.no/boppas/den/mac%20intel.bmp

print screen shot, forgot to make a jpg.
unless the feat on apple.com is a fake one ...

[ipacmm]

this new live feed thingy on MRLive is rocking.

that it is...new ipod radio thing...sounds good.

[Lara F]

First cool thing. :) It'll be nice to have the option of radio, there's still some decent stations around.

[plasticparadox]

First cool thing. :) It'll be nice to have the option of radio, there's still some decent stations around.

It's cool, but I was hoping for an FM transmitter by Apple.

[Warbrain]

FM receiver...whatever. Not too many FM stations in Chicago that are worth my time anymore.

[plasticparadox]

FM receiver...whatever. Not too many FM stations in Chicago that are worth my time anymore.

Yup - I think it's kind of odd how Apple brought out this FM adapter after pretty much killing the format with Podcasting.

[brepublican]

No new shuffle then? Hmm. But all Mac from now on's a good sign. Bring on the Intel books!!!
Yeah looks like that one's not happening. Oh well...

[Peace]

That remote for the iPod isnt just for an iPod..

[SiliconAddict]

Screw the iPod for today. Today is about the Mac!

[Warbrain]

I was really gunning for a new shuffle so I could pick up an old one for cheap(er). Looks unlikely from here unless it's the '...one more thing.'

[brepublican]

That remote for the iPod isnt just for an iPod..
:confused: Are you going somewhere with this? Sorry I'm like not thinking right now

[jhershauer]

Many health clubs have TVs up on the wall with a bunch of channels going at once. You can tune into a specific channel via FM tuner. Given the popularity of iPods while working out, especially the flash-based ones, this is definitely a useful accessory...a bit late, but useful.

Yup - I think it's kind of odd how Apple brought out this FM adapter after pretty much killing the format with Podcasting.

[plasticparadox]

Blogs. I guess that's part of the .Mac update.

[brepublican]

Still waiting for iWeb...

[robinmurphy]

Blogs. I guess that's part of the .Mac update.

It's iWeb! I bet

[iDM]

Wait so the new iphoto update he is talking about with faster loading and full screen editing is that available to iLife 05 users wow i hope so.............I don't have any money for new products so that will be something i can get any play with today!!

[Lacero]

It's iWeb! I bet
A blogging tool? Geez, that was a surprise. Now, Photocasting... Kevin Rose is on the money so far.

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[sluthy]

Giant released. What's that?

[ipacmm]

Wait so the new iphoto update he is talking about with faster loading and full screen editing is that available to iLife 05 users wow i hope so.............I don't have any money for new products so that will be something i can get any play with today!!

I think it will be apart of iLife '06...

[plasticparadox]

A blogging tool? Geez, that was a surprise.

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

Was that sarcasm?

[syzygy]

great, share photos like podcasting... more porn in your pocket.

[plasticparadox]

Giant released. What's that?

Not sure - was wondering myself.

[iDM]

I follow MacRumors pretty damn close but i am at a lose when trying to figure out who Kevin Rose is......

[plasticparadox]

Photocasting is like Flickr I guess with their photostreaming. Sounds good!

[robinmurphy]

great, share photos like podcasting

Is this flickr straight out of iPhoto or something more?

[deputy_doofy]

Screw the iPod for today. Today is about the Mac!
I think my post was misinterpreted (and deleted). I AGREE! Ugh... nevermind.

[iDM]

I think it will be apart of iLife '06...

damn probably true but i hope you are wrong

[SiliconAddict]

Photocasting...cool :D

[jhershauer]

Probably a typo. Jobs probably said that this next release of iLife is a giant release (lots of cool stuff).
Giant released. What's that?

[skunk]

Was that sarcasm?From Lacero? Never!

[muzikool]

photocasting to .Mac... ugh

[plasticparadox]

Anyone else feeling the lack of innovation here? Blogging, photocasting, FM Radio - it's all good, but it's been done already.. no?

[irrªtiºnal]

I follow MacRumors pretty damn close but i am at a lose when trying to figure out who Kevin Rose is......

15'' Macbook ppl, i tell ya... 15'' Macbook!!! whatever that is!!!

[Lacero]

Photocasting limited to .Mac members. OK, now if they only reduce the price to 1/2 or 1/3 then I might bite. Sounds like trying to add value to .Mac. Argh.

Is this iTools 2.0?

Here's to the Crazy Ones http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35452 (http://www.uriah.com/apple-qt/movies/think-different.mov)

[iDM]

You guys think that 10.4.4 will have more than just widget upgrades? I want the bugs in Mail and Safari to be fixed.

[DTphonehome]

Giant released. What's that?

Gah! A giant has been released in San Fran! Steve is trying to warn us!

[Porchland]

Sounds like Jobs just grazed over the content that went out this morning and then moved on. The "one more thing" is going to be content? He's skipping around? No shuffle refresh?

[brepublican]

I think my post was misinterpreted (and deleted). I AGREE! Ugh... nevermind.
Yeah, its a bit wierd right now... but the fora are holding up, can't really complain :)

[robinmurphy]

"Must be a .Mac member to publish and you use RSS to subscribe to receive the photos. Demoing iPhoto now."

I have to say, this really is flickr and any other photo service thats free - photos - rss, only .mac costs money?

[iDM]

15'' Macbook ppl, i tell ya... 15'' Macbook!!! whatever that is!!!

Either that was an attempt to make fun of me, be sarcastic or answer my question, i still have no idea who he is though.