Apple MacBooks This Month? Not Tomorrow?

[macgeek2005]

Not at all. I will be more than happy to shell out $1500 for an Apple computer without OS X.

Stop it. People will believe you.

[Nikonshooter]

Does anyone know what Apple is doing at E3 ???
When are they sheduled at E3 or don't they have some sort of event over there ?

[macgeek2005]

Is there a chance for a MacBook today?

[gloss]

Stop it. People will believe you.

Sorry.

[maccheeken]

Not at all. I will be more than happy to shell out $1500 for an Apple computer without OS X.

A 13.3" computer with good looks and an x1600? I probably would. :p

[Math.PI]

Is there a chance for a MacBook today?

I doubt it, this close to a release there would be buzz of something.

[Peace]

Does anyone know what Apple is doing at E3 ???
When are they sheduled at E3 or don't they have some sort of event over there ?

I'm guessing Apple's going to show off the 17" MacBook Pro running Bootcamp.

[JackSYi]

The MacBook is not going to be released today. This shows two points. One being that ThinkSecret is not a valid source for Mac Rumors anymore. In contrast, Appleinsider seems to have their sources straight. And the other point being that a MacBook release will merit some sort of a press conference, in my opinion, since the NYC Fifth Avenue store is due to open within this month, Steve Jobs will announce it then.

[gloss]

A 13.3" computer with good looks and an x1600? I probably would. :p

But it would still be a Linux/Windows box. Pbbth. I'll build a desktop for less than that if I want to game.

[Romanesq]

Apple made an announcement that you can now personalize your Ipod.
Please go to the Apple Store for complete details.

Rad man.

Ibooks later this month. I'd say before Memorial Day. They'll be good when they get out but I hope they don't all come in white. What's worst than seeing a white notebook with every smudge and ding?

:confused:

[technicolor]

I know it has been brought up before, but how about this... For real,

what if Steve Jobs showed up at this event tomorrw at Comp USA and said, "oh... here is the new iBook. You didn't believe us when we posted on the Apple Site???"

This could really be the deal... Hidden in plain view right under our noses. Wouldn't that be a kick in the pants!

http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ASPRegistration.woa/14/wa/eventDetails?s=202&eventId=45540
I am sure your arms hurt from that long reach.

[gloss]

Apple made an announcement that you can now personalize your Ipod.
Please go to the Apple Store for complete details.

Rad man.


But wait, I could do that befo-

Oh. I see what you did.

[milo]

It is somewhat pathetic that Apple has not yet managed to get a consumer-priced Core Duo portable to market.


Are you on crack? Apple has released four new computers in the last five months (with the fifth coming later this month), all of which are built on a completely new chipset.

It's somewhat pathetic that you have such an inflated sense of self that you honestly believe that Apple should have made the machine you're interested in a higher priority than all others.

[cycocelica]

Appleinsider loves to get everyones hopes up and suddenly changes it a day or week before. Crap just say it will come out in the next quarter instead of building this kind of stuff up.

[gloss]

Honestly, I can't say I blame them. The buildup is always more fun than the payoff.

[MrCrowbar]

Someone at macuser.de told us, it were new Ipod nanos, with 6 & 9 gb space in the "donot open till 9th" boxes..

A little disapointing isnt it.

9 GB? 6GB works (using 4 2GB chips). 8 works too by putting 4 more chips (you can already do this on your own if you have 2 4GB Nanos and some soldering skills). But 9 GB is just wrong. No space for 10 except they change the chips to higher capacity ones. It's time for a 8 GB Nano...

[Machead III]

Appleinsider are a bunch of wankerzzzzzzz.

[gloss]

For being right?

I hope this isn't a broadly European mindset.

[MIDI_EVIL]

So what exactly are Apple doing at E3?

Rich.

[xcalibur]

Looks like Apple has pawned us again :) I think they are slowly learning how to play these rumour things smart.

[milo]

You can write anything and be aproximately right.....


I think Think Secret has proved that statement wrong many times.

Appleinsider loves to get everyones hopes up and suddenly changes it a day or week before. Crap just say it will come out in the next quarter instead of building this kind of stuff up.

You're thinking of Think Secret, who does exactly that. Appleinsider has never posted a date more specific than May for the release of these. They acknowledged that some thought it would be announced today but said it wasn't likely.

I don't get all the whining about AI considering they WERE RIGHT. And TS blew it yet again.

[revfife]

TS doesn't have to worry about being sued again I guess. Maybe Apple just bought them out under the table and uses TS to put out misleading information.

Not suprisingly, TS is awfully quiet today. :rolleyes:

[gloss]

So what exactly are Apple doing at E3?

Rich.

More importantly: Is Apple a group plural, or singular?

[MIDI_EVIL]

More importantly: Is Apple a group plural, or singular?

?

Your guess is as good as mine.

I can't find Apple under exhibitors on E3Insider, but they are on the E3 page under exhibitors.

Strange.

Maybe they're waiting until tomorrow, or the last day of E3?

Rich.

[Peace]

More importantly: Is Apple a group plural, or singular?


Man I'm glad someone finally asked that question..

Apple Computer is a company..Microsoft is a company..It's singular.

The correct termonology would be "what is Apple doing" not "what are Apple doing"

Just as "what is Microsoft doing" not "what are Microsoft doing".

[maccheeken]

But it would still be a Linux/Windows box. Pbbth. I'll build a desktop for less than that if I want to game.

:eek: But, honey, who'd bear witness to your coolness then?

[gloss]

?

Your guess is as good as mine.

I can't find Apple under exhibitors on E3Insider, but they are on the E3 page under exhibitors.

Strange.

Maybe they're waiting until tomorrow, or the last day of E3?

Rich.

Wasn't meant as a smartass remark, was just curious. People have the same debate about sports teams and rock bands, I guess.

And I dunno. Apple has a historically small and relaxed presence at E3, so I'm honestly not expecting much from them.

[Nikonshooter]

I can't imagine that Apple as a corporation goes to E3 in the middle of their Intel transition and does nothing .............
Just my 0.02$

[Peace]

I'll say it again

Apple is showing the new MacBook Pro with Bootcamp..eg..Windows ?

Gaming under Windows?

Hello??

[iPie]

For being right?

I hope this isn't a broadly European mindset.


For being RIGHT????

How hard is it to be right when your predicition is that they will be launching the Macbook after next Monday???

No offence (typically European), but that's a no brainer (typically American?)

I hope that this isn't a broadly American mindset.



PS I am American, but CAN'T STAND this attitude, sorry, mea culpa

[iGary]

Man I'm glad someone finally asked that question..

Apple Computer is a company..Microsoft is a company..It's singular.

The correct termonology would be "what is Apple doing" not "what are Apple doing"

Just as "what is Microsoft doing" not "what are Microsoft doing".

I thought I was the only one that was "bothered" by that. :)

[MIDI_EVIL]

Wasn't meant as a smartass remark, was just curious. People have the same debate about sports teams and rock bands, I guess.

And I dunno. Apple has a historically small and relaxed presence at E3, so I'm honestly not expecting much from them.

Oh i know that :D

I'm just as curious as you.

Apple has been to E3 before? What do they usually do there?

Rich.

[MIDI_EVIL]

I'll say it again

Apple is showing the new MacBook Pro with Bootcamp..eg..Windows ?

Gaming under Windows?

Hello??

That's exactly what i said before, but noone replied to it.

I honestly think they are promoting the new Macs running high end games, under Windows.

Rich.

[Tab]

Nintendo's E3 press conference (http://www.gamespot.com/pages/special_events/live.php?event=e32006) has been an excellent remedy for my Macbook blues. :D

[Nikonshooter]

I seriously doubt that Apple is there to show HIGH END GAMES on intel macs under Windows.

The fastest thing around is a 2,16 GHz CD with a X1600 256 MB videocard.

While other exhibitors have 3,4 GHz Dual Core P4's and Dual Core X64's at 4000 MHz combined with Nvidia 7900 in SLI mode.

How on earth could Apple survive that confrontation ???????????

[mikea]

mikea,

I get it, you dont think its going to happen today. Thanks for your input. For someone who really hopes the MacBook appears tuesday, you seem awfully intent on spreading your own... er... rumour that it wont be. Truth is, nobody knows, thats why we are reading the rumour sites. Do we really have to read the same comments from you on EVERY! page spread across 2 forum threads over 3 or 4 days?? We get it, you dont think they are coming today. Please, do like you say and just come back once it's released, perhaps the excitement of the impending release has given you "Annoying post fever".

"See Ya!!!!"

Thanks dude. I'm Flattered..realy. I've been tryin to get a rise outa someone.
Thanks
I will let you know when I buy a MacBook...if it ever comes out!

[Peace]

I seriously doubt that Apple is there to show HIGH END GAMES on intel macs under Windows.

The fastest thing around is a 2,16 GHz CD with a X1600 256 MB videocard.

While other exhibitors have 3,4 GHz Dual Core P4's and Dual Core X64's at 4000 MHz combined with Nvidia 7900 in SLI mode.

How on earth could Apple survive that confrontation ???????????


How??
By simply showing a Mac running Windows games.Period.

[MIDI_EVIL]

How??
By simply showing a Mac running Windows games.Period.

Exactly.

Macbook Pro and iMac can run the latest games with ease.

Rich.

[tsitas]

please, everyone, cool down.
We were all waiting for the new macbook that didn't show up.
This does not mean a fight between us all.

It will eventually show up.

[gloss]

For being RIGHT????

How hard is it to be right when your predicition is that they will be launching the Macbook after next Monday???

No offence (typically European), but that's a no brainer (typically American?)

I hope that this isn't a broadly American mindset.



PS I am American, but CAN'T STAND this attitude, sorry, mea culpa

Lighten up, wasn't serious at all. :D

If anything, TS has the more American mindset, which is not only to be incorrect but unable to admit so after the fact.

[Shotglass]

This sucks. And apparently, they're really not publishing anything today. Dammit.

[Scruff]

I have a feeling it's something more than Boot Camp running Windows, and showing off gaming on a Mac. It would just seem a bit... well, pathetic, compared to the rest of E3.

Apple: "Look! Everyone! We have gaming! On A Mac!"

Average E3 Visitor: "Whoa, gaming in OSX?"

Apple: "No, we're running Windows with Boot Camp."

Average E3 Visitor: "Not really a hot new thing is it? Gaming in Windows?"

Apple: "But... it's Mac!"

I mean, it's brilliant for us Mac users - finally we don't need more than one machine to do everything we want, we can have gaming on a Mac. But compared to the Next Gen consoles, and all the big developers new releases... it's pretty much old hat to the average gamer.

If they're at E3, then something different is happening. I'm not saying it's for sure, but I have reasonable doubt. :p

[iPie]

Yes, but I'd argue that it would be far more forgiving than a MacBook.

Not to mention you can't burn your nuts with a Mac mini.

edit: at least not under any traditional circumstances.


"Hi, I'm a Mac:cool:
I'm a little deaf so I can't hear your whine:confused:
I also don't use my MBP on my lap:o
cause I don't want to burn my dock":p

I am going to get a Mac mini, or a pc....(for half price,:rolleyes: shhhh - I will get some flak from AAPL users).

What is happening to Apple? Pull yourselves (yourself - I will appease both sides of the grammar debate:D ) together!

[Nikonshooter]

They can show Mac's running high end games in 2 fashions :
- In highest quality at 5 fps ( rediculous )
- In a quality setting that serious gamers will laugh with at reasonable speed

Please don't take it the wrong way but I use macs for my photowork and i are the best machines around.
BUT a mac is not a blazing fast game machine !!!

Sorry to go off-topic but i try to understand what they are doing at E3

[iPie]

Lighten up, wasn't serious at all. :D

If anything, TS has the more American mindset, which is not only to be incorrect but unable to admit so after the fact.

We agree (and not only on that, see my little advert (European) above about nuts:) )

TS should at least have had something on their website today (or at least tomorrow - let's see, how many hours left in this day - ony 4.5 for me).

:rolleyes:

[milo]

For being RIGHT????

How hard is it to be right when your predicition is that they will be launching the Macbook after next Monday???

No offence (typically European), but that's a no brainer (typically American?)


You missed the whole point of their article. Think Secret predicted they would be announced today, they just posted this to say that TS is wrong (which they were) and that it would be later.

There's a big difference between saying "The world will not end tomorrow" and saying it in response to someone insisting it will.



And Apple isn't even attending E3. They're not showing anything because they're not there.

[gloss]

Pretty sure they are, unless the E3 floor layout lies.

Traditionally they do secure a small area during the show and provide a relaxing place for people to wait between exhibits. Or so I've heard.

[Peace]

You missed the whole point of their article. Think Secret predicted they would be announced today, they just posted this to say that TS is wrong (which they were) and that it would be later.

There's a big difference between saying "The world will not end tomorrow" and saying it in response to someone insisting it will.



And Apple isn't even attending E3. They're not showing anything because they're not there.

Check it out:

[Nikonshooter]

I know they're there but for what ???

My guess : they will introduce something during E3, maybe not the macbook but they are not there to show games on a Mac alone.
Because otherwise what would they show : games on windows ??? SPECTACULAR

[AidenShaw]

More importantly: Is Apple a group plural, or singular?
In British English, companies and organizations are typically treated as plural collective nouns.

"Apple are" is correct British (and usually continental) English.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differences_between_American_and_British_English#Singular_and_plural_for_nouns

[gloss]

In British English, companies and organizations are typically treated as collective nouns.

"Apple are" is correct British (and usually continental) English.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differences_between_American_and_British_English#Singular_and_plural_for_nouns

Oh, brilliant. Thank you!

There are all sorts of subtle differences between American and British English that are really interesting. Much appreciated.

[4God]

Check it out:


And next to Intel too. :D

[galton1.3]

New to this forum, but have been reading the MacBook threads - every day. In any case, MacNewsWorld published this brief note just 2 hours ago:

http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/8OHZ3Xu3knawXz/Debut-of-New-MacBook-Notebook-PCs-Imminent.xhtml

Describes the release as being "as soon as Tuesday." Looks like the article originally came from FinancialWire.

Thought I'd post it, though I assume it is only based on the existing rumors.

[Nikonshooter]

Picking up an Asus laptop seems so tempting.
Got to resist temptation ............................:(

Not joking : we have to wait without knowing how long to buy overpriced hardware just to run OSX.

Damned you S.J. for having the greatest OS known to man ( to me surely )

[filterban]

Oh i know that :D

I'm just as curious as you.

Apple has been to E3 before? What do they usually do there?

Rich.

Yes, Apple usually goes to E3, if I am not mistaken. I was at E3 in 2001 and they had a booth.

Keep in mind that their booth was way far away from the main room with all the insanity, and it basically was just a few salespeople and a few Macs. Not even any real games. I didn't really stay for long because there was all sorts of other stuff happening and the Apple booth was insanely boring. :)

[MIDI_EVIL]

Yes, Apple usually goes to E3, if I am not mistaken. I was at E3 in 2001 and they had a booth.

Keep in mind that their booth was way far away from the main room with all the insanity, and it basically was just a few salespeople and a few Macs. Not even any real games. I didn't really stay for long because there was all sorts of other stuff happening and the Apple booth was insanely boring. :)

Thanks for the reply, not exactly overjoyed at the content but all this speculation is unhealthy anyway. I've been so caught up in everything and i'm not even interested in a MacBook/MacBook Plus or whatever.

Apple really have got this marketing shizzle down to a tee!

Rich.

[DimFlicker]

what are the possibilities of an ipod with gaming capability, and even more so the chances of us knowing NOTHING about it?

My guess its the 17 MBP with Windows on it. That would be a Saweet gaming machine.

[MovieCutter]

what are the possibilities of an ipod with gaming capability, and even more so the chances of us knowing NOTHING about it?

My guess its the 17 MBP with Windows on it. That would be a Saweet gaming machine.

It IS a sweet gaming machine. Playing Battle for Middle Earth in full res beauty as we speak...:cool:

[MIDI_EVIL]

It IS a sweet gaming machine. Playing Battle for Middle Earth in full res beauty as we speak...:cool:

Wow, pretty much the only game i am really into PC wise.

What you reckon of it? Flawless?

Rich.

[MovieCutter]

As far as I can tell...

[Wellander]

Hi,
Maybe tommorrow? Or next week?
I am going for next week.

[BRLawyer]

In British English, companies and organizations are typically treated as plural collective nouns.

"Apple are" is correct British (and usually continental) English.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differences_between_American_and_British_English#Singular_and_plural_for_nouns

Actually you can use both, it just depends on what you want to comprise in the term "Apple"...if you refer to the company, it's "is".

If you mean a collective group of minds or persons within a given organization (in other words, a contextual ellipsis), you may use "Apple are"...

[mikea]

THINKSTUPID just posted this.
Totally Laughable...

""May 9, 2006 - Apple pulled its MacBook announcement, expected today, at the last minute due to supply issues related to the new laptop. The MacBook is now slated to arrive next Tuesday, May 16.""

LOL LOL LOL

[mdsll]

THINKSTUPID just posted this.
Totally Laughable...

""May 9, 2006 - Apple pulled its MacBook announcement, expected today, at the last minute due to supply issues related to the new laptop. The MacBook is now slated to arrive next Tuesday, May 16.""

LOL LOL LOL

Hahha that's just priceless. I was just waiting for them to say "next Tuesday" :rolleyes:

[peharri]

Hahha that's just priceless. I was just waiting for them to say "next Tuesday" :rolleyes:
Ok, chances just shot up that they'll be released by the end of today ;-)

[bill4588]

wow that's just stupid. im not gonna believe this one.....but I do, however, think it could be released next friday at the cube opening.

[galton1.3]

wow that's just stupid. im not gonna believe this one.....but I do, however, think it could be released next friday at the cube opening.

Last Wednesday, AI reported that Steve is not 100% certain to be at the NYC store opening.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1718

I wonder if his trip is/was contingent on the MacBook release.

[mikea]

Last Wednesday, AI reported that Steve is not 100% certain to be at the NYC store opening.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1718

I wonder if his trip is/was contingent on the MacBook release.

Come on man,,. It's come to the point where you can't believe any of the rumors as being possible..at least on the MacBook.
But I do think the opening of thecube would make sense to release it,,they will get alot of press out of it..If they do....

[BugSitter]

THINKSTUPID just posted this.
Totally Laughable...

""May 9, 2006 - Apple pulled its MacBook announcement, expected today, at the last minute due to supply issues related to the new laptop. The MacBook is now slated to arrive next Tuesday, May 16.""

LOL LOL LOL

But did anyone, anywhere, ever open the dang boxes? Or were there never any boxes to begin with? Hmmm....

[galton1.3]

Come on man,,. It's come to the point where you can't believe any of the rumors as being possible..at least on the MacBook.
But I do think the opening of thecube would make sense to release it,,they will get alot of press out of it..If they do....

Well, I guess since I'm in New York, I'll just mosey on over to the store on the 19th and see what happens.

I'm sure Steve will be personally tossing free MacBooks off the back of a truck into the adoring (or impatient) crowd. And I'll be there to catch one. :D

[AidenShaw]

Actually you can use both, it just depends on what you want to comprise in the term "Apple"...if you refer to the company, it's "is".

If you mean a collective group of minds or persons within a given organization (in other words, a contextual ellipsis), you may use "Apple are"...
Thank you for reading the wikipedia article to us.

How about:

- Apple has too much money in the bank, its profit margins are too high. (singular, the company)

- Apple are working hard on the new Conroe mini-tower.(plural, the employees of the company)

Although, in my experience, the latter (plural) form seems to be more common.

[kugino]

Yes, Apple usually goes to E3, if I am not mistaken. I was at E3 in 2001 and they had a booth.

Keep in mind that their booth was way far away from the main room with all the insanity, and it basically was just a few salespeople and a few Macs. Not even any real games. I didn't really stay for long because there was all sorts of other stuff happening and the Apple booth was insanely boring. :)
sounds like google's booth at MW...you'd miss it if you weren't looking for it...

[Peace]

Thank you for reading the wikipedia article to us.

How about:

- Apple has too much money in the bank, its profit margins are too high. (singular, the company)

- Apple are working hard on the new Conroe mini-tower.(plural, the employees of the company)

Although, in my experience, the latter (plural) form seems to be more common.

In US english that statement would best be "Apple employees are working hard on the new Conroe mini-tower."

[milo]

THINKSTUPID just posted this.
Totally Laughable...

""May 9, 2006 - Apple pulled its MacBook announcement, expected today, at the last minute due to supply issues related to the new laptop. The MacBook is now slated to arrive next Tuesday, May 16.""

What a bunch of idiots. They botch the prediction, but try to cover themselves by insisting that no, really, it was going to happen today...but apple postponed it. Nah, couldn't have been that it was never planned for today in the first place. At this point their credibility is about as bad as macosrumors.com, maybe even worse if that's possible.

[Math.PI]

Well if you visit a site called MacRumors, what you get is just that.

[Lara F]

But did anyone, anywhere, ever open the dang boxes? Or were there never any boxes to begin with? Hmmm....

I dropped by the Shadyside Apple store this afternoon out of curiosity, and nope - there were never any boxes (I first asked if anything new at all had come in today). :rolleyes:

[Roba]

I am hoping that the new Ipods will be available in different colours other than white or black but I don't think that maybe very likely.

It seems like the majority of people think that it is going to be a change in specs and nothing really major such as an introduction of colour.

I sometimes feel like caving in and just buying a second hand 6gb Mini on ebay now. I will really would kick myself though if Apple did a release coloured Ipod and i just missed out on getting one because i could not wait another matter of days or weeks. I think i am going to wait though.

My niece just bought a 4gb Ipod Nano this week and she couldn't care less one bit about waiting even though i told her that something new maybe round the corner.





Well, iPods currently don't have any rumors other than being released in late 2006, so I'm pretty sure it'll be a while. I doubt they will come out sooner than expected, the rumors always seem to predict things earlier than they are, rather than later. The only thing I can think of that came out earlier than rumored was Intel Macs, and those rumors have little effect on the iPod releases... so yeah...I'd say get it soon. Besides, the current 5G is really great, I don't have one but will most likely buy one within the next two weeks to replace my dying 2G mini.

[whee900]

Nothing is certain; this is a realm of speculation. But it's still laughable that people are denying their mistake with predicting the dates; most of the time they're pretty reliable. But the MacBooks have to come out sometime in the near future; otherwise the iBook is going to get old...and nobody wants to buy a machine that hasn't been updated in ages.