Apple Issues Invitations for January 27th Media Event

[MacRumors]

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Engadget reports (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/its-on-apple-holding-january-27th-event-to-show-off-its-lates/) that Apple has issued invitations for a media event scheduled on January 27th. The invitation's tag line reads "Come see our latest creation."

Apple had been rumored (http://www.macrumors.com/2010/01/04/major-new-apple-product-on-january-27th/) earlier this month to have scheduled a media event for that date at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Apple is widely expected to introduce its highly-anticipated tablet device at the event.

Article Link: Apple Issues Invitations for January 27th Media Event (http://www.macrumors.com/2010/01/18/apple-issues-invitations-for-january-27th-media-event/)

[jo0]

here we go!!! you're doing it apple! you're playing with our minds!

[ChazUK]

Finally, some official word.

Roll on the 27th! :D

[stridemat]

Confirmation at least of something new.

[nick9191]

**** is going down.

[thegoldenmackid]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that "newest creation" is not the iPhone.

[Chupa Chupa]

I'm surprised they'd announce on MLK day, but then again I suppose it's not a public announcement, although it kinda is. Anyway bring it.

[Trixster]

That´s a tablet line! :)

[Frisco]

I am thinking Apple is bringing the iPod Hi-Fi back?

[Elzlaik]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.

[bedifferent]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.

HAHAHAHA That made me laugh, nice. Thanks :)

[Shoesy]

Just noticed the grafiti in the linked image.

HOT!

[Compile 'em all]

So It Begins!!

[Patdt13]

S*** is about to go down.

[benlee]

multi-colored iPhones

[MattSepeta]

The more I hear speculations about this, the more interested I become...

My macbook hard drive recently crapped out on me, and I was going to look at getting a MBP.

However, I found that I have no real desire to do productive work on a laptop wit hlimited screen real estate anymore, I more so use it to watch video while traveling, browse internet, around the house, and simply store photos on it while traveling.

It will be interesting to see what Apple has come up with!

[thegoldenmackid]

I am thinking Apple is bringing the iPod Hi-Fi back?

I was thinking the BlackBook returns?

[lightpeak]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.

Maybe an indication to a famous And Warhol quote???? ;)

KIDDING! :D Save your tomatoes.

[nagromme]

The invitation graphic provides reliable clues that the product will have bright colors but be a complete mess.

[jo0]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.

haha! i love it.

[lightpeak]

multi-colored iPhones

Good one. Yes, maybe! Hopefully. Multi-coloured iPod Touches???

[ghostface147]

Newest creation? Finally, copy/pas.........

[Blueflame1138]

Let the "Hypers" begin!
Hyperventilation
Hyperbole
:)
Go :apple:

[lbostons]

This is my first post, I have been a longtime lurker on the site but have not had anything to really contribute. I am so excited and hopeful for the Tablet announcement. I will keep my figures crossed.:)

[abijnk]

Oh geez, I guess I'll have to clean up this little mess now...

*goes off to clean pants*

[skellener]

iPod Hi-Fi Extreme ?? ;)

[Chupa Chupa]

Just noticed the grafiti in the linked image.

HOT!


You must be confused. Graffiti is owned by Palm :D I can guarantee there will be no graffiti in the AppTab

[firegate]

Could the paint splatters have to do with some sort of artistic software?? We shall see...

[mac jones]

That ink blot is obviously a code of some sort. I've been staring at it and AM ALMOST THERE.....

[thegoldenmackid]

iPod Hi-Fi Extreme ?? ;)

17" MacBook Air FTW.

[yg17]

PowerBook G5s next Tuesday Wednesday? :D

[TraceyS/FL]

Yahooo!!!!

At long last, we will know something. anything. :cool:

[KaneBaker]

The more I hear speculations about this, the more interested I become...

My macbook hard drive recently crapped out on me, and I was going to look at getting a MBP.

However, I found that I have no real desire to do productive work on a laptop wit hlimited screen real estate anymore, I more so use it to watch video while traveling, browse internet, around the house, and simply store photos on it while traveling.

It will be interesting to see what Apple has come up with!

You know a 500gb laptop drive is under $100 now. You cna replace it and live happily with your macbook. Mind you I just replaced mine with a 27" imac to do work on.

[Cinematographer]

:eek: The picture is awful. Hope the product won't be.

[Compile 'em all]

I find it weird that Apple are straight up saying in the invite that it will be something new. Have they ever done this before?

[Povilas]

And so it begins...

[Xcelero]

Sounds like a Tablet but it could be a major iPhone announcement.

Has anyone notice how AT&T has stopped all IN-YOUR-FACE marketing, advertising, and promoting of the iPhone on their website?? Does this mean anything??

[thegoldenmackid]

PowerBook G5s next Tuesday Wednesday? :D

You beat me to it, but I was thinking Power Mac G6s.

[chrmjenkins]

here we go!!! you're doing it apple! you're playing with our minds!

You're doing it Peter, you're doing it! Just hold that happy thought!

[JimmyMacToo]

Did anyone with the premiere of 24 on Fox last night? Chloe was working on a Mac laptop that appeared to have a Lucite shell with titanium tinted metallic underlay. It had a black Keyboard.

They were also passing around what appeared to be tablets in orange. But I am thinking those were possibly dummied up props.

[iWizzard]

multi-colored iPhones

I relly hope thay annonce a new Iphone. I dont care about an tablet but I need a new ipod and phone . And this time I go for a pair of bluetooth stereo headset (broken 4 pairs of headphones at the point where the cable and connector meet).

[thegoldenmackid]

Did anyone with the premiere of 24 on Fox last night? Chloe was working on a Mac laptop that appeared to have a Lucite shell with titanium tinted metallic underlay. It had a black Keyboard.

They were also passing around what appeared to be tablets in orange. But I am thinking those were possibly dummied up props.

I'm going with: they were all props.

[baryon]

And our latest creation issss............. A subscription based wristwatch that automatically downloads christmas songs and plays it though your car stereo! You didn't expect that did you!

[Detlev_73]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

[christall109]

I really don't think the colors should be scrutinized in analyzed...though I am interested in what hidden meaning the random color blotches have.

Clearly Apple isn't going to give any hint of their "latest creation" publicly.

[mtrctyjoe]

It will probably be snappier!

[Shoesy]

You must be confused. Graffiti is owned by Palm :D I can guarantee there will be no graffiti in the AppTab

Hey you drew your own assumption there ;)

[JimmyMacToo]

I'm going with: they were all props.

Quite possible, but I don't know why they would bother to put a lit Apple logo on the back of the laptop. The expense of creating that as a prop wouldn't make a lot of sense. And Apple has clearly made a point of using the show for product placement.

[elppa]

I am thinking Apple is bringing the iPod Hi-Fi back?

New colours for the iPod socks.

[thejakill]

It's twoo! It's twoo!

[gugy]

I hope it is the tablet.
So tired of this rumor. ;)

[Xcelero]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

I like Canvas way better than iSlate...Blah! The Apple Canvas!

[martint84]

The paint splatter on the invitation clearly indicates that the tablet can be used as an input device for Apple's new professional photo software that will go head-to-head with Adobe Photoshop. It will be 64 bit and all tablets will include a free version. This is how they will sell 10 million tablets.... right?

[slimjim40]

it'll be beautiful to look at with a fantastic user interface.

but horribly over-priced, outrageously under-specked and the 1st generation will be about as reliable as a french car.

I WANT I WANT I WANT

[Otaviano]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

Interesting ...

[braveheart655]

Definitely gonna buy one:D

BTW I hope at the beginning of his presentation, Steve introduces new i5 MBP with all black unibody design. (If he does, I need to break into my big *ss piggy bank;))

[flopticalcube]

I like Canvas way better than iSlate...Blah! The Apple Canvas!
The problem with canvas is if you touch it it starts leaking.

[Chupa Chupa]

Sounds like a Tablet but it could be a major iPhone announcement.

Has anyone notice how AT&T has stopped all IN-YOUR-FACE marketing, advertising, and promoting of the iPhone on their website?? Does this mean anything??

Yes. It means they have stopped all IN-YOUR-FACE marketing, advertising, and promoting of the iPhone on their website.

[E.Lizardo]

I'm surprised they'd announce on MLK day, but then again I suppose it's not a public announcement, although it kinda is. Anyway bring it.

WTF?
Why?

[MCIowaRulz]

WHOO WHOO!
1 17 Inch Core i7 Macbook for Me YEAH!:)
with FCS 3 for video editing (I'm a broadcast major)
Here is what I want
17 Inch Core i7 620 2.26 Ghz
8 GB DDR3
500 GB 7200 RPM
ATI 5850 Graphics
Do any of you think this will happen?

[Helmigurt]

*Fanboy mode on* OMG. I just shat my pants just reading that announcement!!! *Fanboy mode off*

[jmelick07]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?


I'm all about that for the name.

[rdowns]

The next week should be fun. Let the games begin.



PowerBook G5s next Tuesday Wednesday? :D

Don't be that guy. :D

17" MacBook Air FTW.

You too.

New colours for the iPod socks.

And you.

[Coroe]

That invitation is shaped like a huge trackpad and the sparkling colors whisper that it's for drawing. This thing will be called Magic Slate and it will replace mice.

Maybe there's one more thing called iSlate.

[TheSpaz]

Look at the image. It looks art-related. This, right off the bat, makes me think it's going to be a tablet that you can draw on...

Then, look at the tagline. It says "latest creation" which, to me, sounds like something TOTALLY new and not an update to an existing product. Also, you could take the word "creation" and get "creative" out of it and then the whole art thing repeats again.

[lightpeak]

I like Canvas way better than iSlate...Blah! The Apple Canvas!

I see what you mean. I like it, too. Apple Canvas: Your blank canvas to do what you want when you want, on the go.

[sampro]

can someone please tell me how long the conference is? and if there was a new MBP update would it be launched the same day or next day of announcement? because my b-day is on the 28th! the day after and i would like to get a MBP and i think last time they updated the MBP they started selling them next day or week, let me know what you guys think please thank you!:D

[Maclver]

I hope they show the newest advancement of the iPhone...

I cant see it

The Tablet, the new iPhone and the software that runs on both of them!

[Eraserhead]

The next week should be fun. Let the games begin.

A replacement for the Apple Newton (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=5273&postcount=4) finally coming out?

[JMax1]

if you look at the image and cross your eyes, you will see a silhouette image of the new product!

[Chupa Chupa]

Definitely gonna buy one:D

BTW I hope at the beginning of his presentation, Steve introduces new i5 MBP with all black unibody design. (If he does, I need to break into my big *ss piggy bank;))

Based on the invite, black will not be available, but how about a nice shiny orange MBP. [Yeah, yuk.].

[benlee]

Definitely gonna buy one:D

BTW I hope at the beginning of his presentation, Steve introduces new i5 MBP with all black unibody design. (If he does, I need to break into my big *ss piggy bank;))

I would love this too...but I doubt Apple is going to do another redesign of the MBP so soon.

[Takeo]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.

Which is different from any other Saturday night how? LOL :-P

[Masquerade]

Its an Apple branded photoshop not a tablet....

[Takeo]

A replacement for the Apple Newton (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=5273&postcount=4) finally coming out?

Kind of... yah :)

[thegoldenmackid]

Its an Apple branded photoshop not a tablet....

As fun as that would be...

[chrmjenkins]

WHOO WHOO!
1 17 Inch Core i7 Macbook for Me YEAH!:)
with FCS 3 for video editing (I'm a broadcast major)
Here is what I want
17 Inch Core i7 620 2.26 Ghz
8 GB DDR3
500 GB 7200 RPM
ATI 5850 Graphics
Do any of you think this will happen?

That GFX card is unlikely, but the rest is completely possible. (It will be a 5830 if they put an ATI card in there.) However, since the title seems centered on a new product, I doubt this event will feature anything but the tablet. Look for a refresh in the coming months.

[zed2]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_1_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile/7D11 Safari/528.16)

I wonder if they will live stream it?

[ThunderSkunk]

Boingggggggggg

[Forsaken]

Three guesses on what it'll be.

[abijnk]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_1_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile/7D11 Safari/528.16)

I wonder if they will live stream it?

They never live stream events. You will have to read a liveblog like Gizmodo or Engadget.

[E.Lizardo]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

Too limited."Hey I read the Wall Street Journal today on my Canvas"
Just doesn't work.

[NeuralControl]

Regardless of what is to be announced, for now I am just glad they confirmed a Media Event. I'm looking forward to it!

[macboy4]

Usually I follow the feed at my desk, but I think I may wait until Tuesday night and watch the keynote video.

Anybody ever taken note of how long it usually takes them to get that uploaded?

[BRLawyer]

APPLE IS READY TO ASTOUND THE WORLD AGAIN...

We all know the whole IT universe is gonna be surprised, SJ; show us the tablet so that ALL others can try to copy it in no time.

This is a momentous time in Apple's history, as it will unveil SJ's fifth reinvention of the market:

1 - Apple //, the beginning of the mass-market personal computer;
2 - Mac, the best PC ever;
3 - iPod, the best media player ever;
4 - iPhone, the best smartphone ever;
5 - iBook/Tablet/Slate, the beginning of the tablet revolution and, at the same time, the end of Windows tablets, the stillborn ebook segment and any other lousy attempts at PDAs.

We should be thankful for such wonderful creativity, leading design, top-of-class build quality, unsurpassed user interface and incredible industrial foresight. Next week, HERE WE COME! :apple:

MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. AND SO ARE ALL OTHER INFERIOR PC MAKERS.

[Uragon]

Actually it is the new iDigital Photo Frame from Apple. Comes in a 7 inch or a 10inch frame.

[Abernathy]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

Love it.

For a fun ride through redirect world, go to www.canvas.com

Also, I've been curious about this and now the invite graphic has me thinking: How can you debut a game changing tablet without demonstrating some of it's chops in a paint/draw program? Could the tablet lead Apple to create it's own MS Paint parallel? Apple does GIMP? Surely, you could go third-party, but with all those gestures to take advantage of...

[AtHomeBoy_2000]

Here comes the tablet.... I mean slate.

[thegoldenmackid]

APPLE IS READY TO ASTOUND THE WORLD AGAIN...

So many things wrong here, but let's start with you forgot the whole OS.

Microsoft isn't dead, see market share if anyone needs any reminding.

[chewbee]

it'll be beautiful to look at with a fantastic user interface.

but horribly over-priced, outrageously under-specked and the 1st generation will be about as reliable as a french car.

I WANT I WANT I WANT

Citroens are awesome

[crobi222]

Note that the sentence is not in plurial. So only one new product ? :(

[crobi222]

My dream is a new super Apple TV.:)

[kwiiboy]

Does AppleCare cover white, creamy, fluid on there screens?

[Eduardo1971]

I'm surprised they'd announce on MLK day, but then again I suppose it's not a public announcement, although it kinda is. Anyway bring it.

It's a federal holiday but a lot of private businesses are open today.

[azentropy]

They never live stream events. You will have to read a liveblog like Gizmodo or Engadget.

They never live stream events ANYMORE.

[Xcelero]

Yeah. I think many would agree :apple: Canvas is a better name and draws more attention than...iSlate.

[thegoldenmackid]

They never live stream events ANYMORE.

I imagine they will try again. But I'm pretty sure that was "Apple never livestreams..." But the 4Chan incident seems avoidable given how simple the hole was.

[Lynxpoint]

the anticipation… it is almost electric!

Just the way Apple wants it.

One thought for those wanting new MBPs is that this event is on a Wednesday, leaving 2 Tuesdays prior to the event to silently update current products, providing a clean "slate" for the intro.

[sampro]

how does one get an invite?i didnt get one do you have to be really close to apple like marumors to get in?

[infiniteentropy]

Apple has partnered with Wrigley to make Skittles, but with the :apple: Apple Logo on them! Man they sure made this one easy! :D

[PutzMan]

[fanboy trash]

Shut up. :)

[Xcelero]

Does AppleCare cover white, creamy, fluid on there screens?

Really?

[Maclver]

Note that the sentence is not in plurial. So only one new product ? :(

Look at it this way.... Will Apple release an invite saying, Come look at our latest creation and our updated products....

Have faith! Lets hope they release or talk about iPhone 4.0

[kwiiboy]

APPLE IS READY TO ASTOUND THE WORLD AGAIN...

We all know the whole IT universe is gonna be surprised, SJ; show us the tablet so that ALL others can try to copy it in no time.

This is a momentous time in Apple's history, as it will unveil SJ's fifth reinvention of the market:

1 - Apple //, the beginning of the mass-market personal computer;
2 - Mac, the best PC ever;
3 - iPod, the best media player ever;
4 - iPhone, the best feature phone ever;
5 - iBook/Tablet/Slate, the beginning of the tablet revolution and, at the same time, the end of Windows tablets, the stillborn ebook segment and any other lousy attempts at PDAs.

We should be thankful for such wonderful creativity, leading design, top-of-class build quality, unsurpassed user interface and incredible industrial foresight. Next week, HERE WE COME! :apple:

MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD (yeah right...). AND SO ARE ALL OTHER INFERIOR PC MAKERS.
Fixed it for you.

[Hberg]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

That is exactly what I was thinking when I saw the invitation. Maybe the "iCanvas."

[msgoldberg]

has issued invitations for a media event scheduled on January 27th. The invitation's tag line reads "Come see our latest creation."

They could really play with us and call the thing .......the iNewton..... :^)

[HLdan]

This is exciting news!!!:) Though I wish people would stop being blatantly mean and rude by voting negative. What could possibly be negative about this announcement?

[Maclver]

how does one get an invite?i didnt get one do you have to be really close to apple like marumors to get in?

Media outlets get them

[z4n3]

I have my lotion and tissues ready ... oh and credit card.


This cracked me up!!! :D BTW..Just have my tissues ready!!! ( I'm from Europe) :p

[Xavier]

Multi colored iPods! Wait...

[BRLawyer]

So many things wrong here, but let's start with you forgot the whole OS.

Microsoft isn't dead, see market share if anyone needs any reminding.

The "whole OS" is in Macs and iPhones, worry not. :rolleyes:

And yes, I maintain that MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. Economics 101 teaches you that market share means close to nothing if rentability is not there.

TABLET = FINAL NAIL IN THE MS COFFIN. Move along, MS fanboys...:rolleyes:

[MWPULSE]

I like the suggestions of the name; Canvas.. has a nice ring to it. adn does seem to fit with the invites 'theme' per se.

Im just glad that they actually announced a media event is going to happen.

I do think its quite funny that everybody has preempted apple on this tablet idea.. There are alot of rumours going around at the moment.. But still no guarantee. For all sony et al know apples going to release a different take on photoshopland.. unlikely- i know, but with apple there are no guarantees! which is precisely why i like them as much as i do! :-D :D

[iSlate Fanboy]

iSlate Incoming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[DipDog3]

Where is my invite?

I guess I didn't get one... :(

[Maclver]

This cracked me up!!! :D BTW..Just have my tissues ready!!! ( I'm from Europe) :p

and I just threw up a little

[AndyV]

Could the paint splatters have to do with some sort of artistic software?? We shall see...

How about you'll do paintbrush work on the tablet by blowing on the touchscreen with your mouth?

^^

[jaw04005]

I imagine they will try again. But I'm pretty sure that was "Apple never livestreams..." But the 4Chan incident seems avoidable given how simple the hole was.

He was talking about Apple, not Macrumors.

Apple quit live streaming events in 2003/2004. There's no point anymore really with Engadget, CNET, GDGT, TWiT Live, etc. all covering it.

[doctoree]

:eek: The picture is awful. Hope the product won't be.

How can a set of paint splatters be awful or beautiful? The only thing awful is the spacing between the tag line and the ower border of the image but this may be caused by someone making a screeenshot out of context.

Anyway, imho this tag line indicates we'll see a really new product not a new, updated version of a existing product. So I really do bellieve its going to be the tablet.

[thegoldenmackid]

The "whole OS" is in Macs and iPhones, worry not. :rolleyes:

And yes, I maintain that MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. Economics 101 teaches you that market share means close to nothing if rentability is not there.

TABLET = FINAL NAIL IN THE MS COFFIN. Move along, MS fanboys...:rolleyes:

Umm... explain this one a tad bit further, Microsoft being dead?

[djrod]

This cracked me up!!! :D BTW..Just have my tissues ready!!! ( I'm from Europe) :p

Hola vecino!

Hi there neighbor!

[NeuralControl]

Canvas is the best name I've heard so far. iSlate sounds awkward and Slate is too common for it to be trademarked as a single product.

[0s and 1s]

I dub thee, the Apple Picasso...


You heard it here first. :P

[z4n3]

and I just threw up a little

Do you need a tissue? :eek:

[brendu]

Newton!!!!!

[TraceyS/FL]

Canvas... the drawing software by Deneba i used on my MAC for years and years... still available i think (http://store.acdsee.com/store/acd/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.78702300/ThemeID.834200/) (not on Mac though).

I could have former day job flashblacks with that as the name...

Can't see them going with Canvas.....

ETA: More (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACD_Canvas)

[RoboCop001]

It's MacPaint X!!!!


Yes!! Finally!!!!! MACPAINT REBORN!

[Maclver]

Do you need a tissue? :eek:

No thanks! Lmao

[z4n3]

Hola vecino!

Hi there neighbor!

HOMBRE!!!! alguien de Madrid por aqui!!!! :D que tal todo?

[Tehr-Ree]

Paint splotch invitation graphic completely supports my feeling that along with being the tablet device that most everyone is expecting, this thing will also be very much like a Wacom Cintiq. Kick-a$$ input tablet with pressure-sensitive, multi-touch gesture capabilities. The idea of Apple having its own little paint program to go along with this sounds reasonable. Think Photo Booth but for painting/drawing.

Reading eBooks and eMags, browsing the web, and checking your email will be awesome on this thing, of course, but working in graphics apps is where this thing will blow everyone's minds. You know how it took Microsoft a LONG time to figure out what Apple figured out long ago... that drag-and-drop was useful in so many different ways. Just wait till you see what this thing can do.

I just asked you to wait, and I can't wait. I guess that wasn't very nice of me. The 27th can't come soon enough.

[swingerofbirch]

I think based on this invitation, we can safely say the new product will be preloaded with KidPix!!!!!!!!!

[jaw04005]

Canvas is no worse than Slate, Kindle or Nook. I kind of like it.

You know you read Macrumors too much when you start having dreams about Apple announcements. Last night, I dreamed the Apple tablet was an e-Book reader that sold for $399. :D

[iSlate Fanboy]

I do like the suggestion it's for new coloured iPod socks :)

[Detlev_73]

That is exactly what I was thinking when I saw the invitation. Maybe the "iCanvas."

Do you think though, that it'll have the 'i-' prefix to it? What I mean is that other than the iPhone being Apple's latest product with the 'i-' prefix there hasn't been another current product with it; that is other than the defunct iBook. Perhaps Apple might be trying to get away from using the 'i-' prefix. Next week is going to be very interesting.

[puffnstuff]

I see paint splatter like a 5 year old would do and "come see our latest creation" like an evil genius 5 year old would say.

Hmmm....:confused:

[z4n3]

No thanks! Lmao


You are welcome...

[talkingfuture]

smoke me a kipper, I'll be back with a tablet!

On a serious note I wonder if the paint splatters hint at some kind of painting and artwork software? Could be a cool feature.

[fat phil]

It's a new selection of acrylic paints shipped in stylish Apple packaging, in colours never before perceived by the human eye.

[radebe]

Usually I follow the feed at my desk, but I think I may wait until Tuesday night and watch the keynote video.

Anybody ever taken note of how long it usually takes them to get that uploaded?

It varies. Last time it was about 1am GMT (which was way too long to wait!), but before it's been up by about 11pm GMT (sorry for the British times but that's the way I remember it and I'm too lazy to work it out for the US)

[MigsVuitton]

Imagine being able to edit photos with multi touch on photoshop... no pen but your actual hand/finder. Touching the photo.

Obviously, I doubt it would be able to run such programs like CS4, but I'm betting it could connect to your mac, via mini display port and act as a multitouch tablet...

So you have a tablet, big iphone, digital portfolio/journal and multitouch tablet in one. wow.

[ranguvar]

The good thing about the announcement is that if Apple introduces a tablet, it's gonna be cool, and if not, it's gonna be funny to see all the fanboys break down ....

[Eduardo1971]

how does one get an invite?i didnt get one do you have to be really close to apple like marumors to get in?

The USPS is closed today-you'll receive your personal invitation no later than this Friday. Have fun and see you there!

[MatthewCobb]

Look at the image. It looks art-related. This, right off the bat, makes me think it's going to be a tablet that you can draw on...

Then, look at the tagline. It says "latest creation" which, to me, sounds like something TOTALLY new and not an update to an existing product. Also, you could take the word "creation" and get "creative" out of it and then the whole art thing repeats again.

That was my immediate reaction too. All those folks who have insisted it will be consumption-only may have to eat their words! As to the "Canvas" suggestion and all that has floated around it - if Apple havent called it that, they may wish they had!

[CmdrLaForge]

Fantastic news. I am really looking forward to the event. Maybe I put my order right in on the 27th...

[E.Lizardo]

Fixed it for you.

I'm really sick of people nitpicking about their personal definition of "smart phone" it's time to drop it.

[kernkraft]

APPLE IS READY TO ASTOUND THE WORLD AGAIN...

We all know the whole IT universe is gonna be surprised, SJ; show us the tablet so that ALL others can try to copy it in no time.

This is a momentous time in Apple's history, as it will unveil SJ's fifth reinvention of the market:

1 - Apple //, the beginning of the mass-market personal computer;
2 - Mac, the best PC ever;
3 - iPod, the best media player ever;
4 - iPhone, the best smartphone ever;
5 - iBook/Tablet/Slate, the beginning of the tablet revolution and, at the same time, the end of Windows tablets, the stillborn ebook segment and any other lousy attempts at PDAs.

We should be thankful for such wonderful creativity, leading design, top-of-class build quality, unsurpassed user interface and incredible industrial foresight. Next week, HERE WE COME! :apple:

MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. AND SO ARE ALL OTHER INFERIOR PC MAKERS.

And every time, when it comes to buying products, the public decides otherwise...

In the light of the short supply of the iPhone, I am sceptical about the pricing of the tablet. At the moment, I cannot imagine that it will be priced in the range that I can justify the expenditure.

Also, after half a year of speculations, I am more tired and already disappointed, than excited. I mustn't forget to put my iPhone on Ebay beforehand, though. Just in case...




One more thing... We all love colours. So we did in 1999...

[johnsingh06]

whos gettin used to the 'iSlate' name :D:apple:

[puffnstuff]

I don't think the tablet will be e-reader targeted like first assumed. I think it will be for the artsy type. The new iLife will feature a graphic program that can be really utilized on the tablet.


^there is my guess.:D

[Pared]

Move along, MS fanboys...:rolleyes:

Oh the irony.

Logic goes out the window. Then people wonder about the individuals that visit "fan sites." :rolleyes:

[gguerini]

:eek: The picture is awful. Hope the product won't be.

I agree!!! :eek:

[Helmigurt]

As a side note, Safari feels much snappier since the announcement!

[autrefois]

The invitation graphic provides reliable clues that the product will have bright colors but be a complete mess.

:D

This is the best quote yet in the thread! Let's hope that's not the case, though.

If past history is any indication, whatever they announce (most likely a tablet, or else people will be marching towards Cupertino with pitchforks), most people on here will complain that it doesn't have this or that, that they really should have done this or that instead, why isn't the price lower, etc. And in some cases those complaints will be justified. But after the dust has settled, if the media portray the new product favorably and word gets around online that it's good, then it will be a big success. And then, by revision 3 or 4, they can finally get it right. ;)

[ranguvar]

As a side note, Safari feels much snappier since the announcement!

Oh yes, and I didn't even have to reboot :eek:

[Strix]

Like Canvas

But how now about palette?

An artist holds a palette as he paints on the canvas.

[puffnstuff]

It's MacPaint X!!!!


Yes!! Finally!!!!! MACPAINT REBORN!

^ yep I think you could be right

[SirROM]

How can a set of paint splatters be awful or beautiful? The only thing awful is the spacing between the tag line and the ower border of the image but this may be caused by someone making a screeenshot out of context.

Actually, a more subtle point about the graphic: it looks like the back side of the MacBook (not the trackpad as someone else suggested), but no one yet has commented on how some of the colors are going "outside the lines." This seems to add to the creative theme and suggests that Apple's new product will also be "colored outside the lines" in comparison to products already in the market.

[fat phil]

whos gettin used to the 'iSlate' name :D:apple:

I think Ballmer killed that at CES

[SubtltzSir]

Here's my end-September post speculating on this early on. I'm going to be stocking up on tissues. :D

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=791244

Standalone device but will act as an stylus-touchpad input/sync device when attached to a real OS X machine.

I want...

[Maclver]

All I know is Im going to be like this until Wednesday at 10 AM PST

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/OSXnerd/340x.jpg

[Starlifter]

Clearly, whatever it is will make a BIG SPLASH!

[GoodWatch]

The game's afoot, Watson!

[fabian9]

MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. AND SO ARE ALL OTHER INFERIOR PC MAKERS.

Remind me, how many PCs has Microsoft made so far? I don't recall them ever making their own PC.

[Tigger11]

So next week on monday after a glowing Annual report I expect we'll see a comment about this at the end of the broadcast. That will spin all day Tuesday and then on Wednesday we'll finally see what Steve and the gang have come up with.
-Tig

[johnnyjibbs]

The tablet. Looks like you can paint on it!!! ;)

Can't wait - but how come it's on a Wednesday not a Tuesday?!!! :eek:

[Pilgrim1099]

Look at the image. It looks art-related. This, right off the bat, makes me think it's going to be a tablet that you can draw on...

Then, look at the tagline. It says "latest creation" which, to me, sounds like something TOTALLY new and not an update to an existing product. Also, you could take the word "creation" and get "creative" out of it and then the whole art thing repeats again.

Yes obviously because it takes place at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. It's a gallery so therefore it's arts related and nothing to do with the ipod. They may announce ipod/MBP bumps but the tablet will be the main event there. Apparently. With a stylus.

[yonis]

SPOILER: It's a Wacom tablet.







:D

[klrobinson999]

Maybe they'll call it the Jackson Pollock....looks like his handiwork in the art choice. :p

Love, LOVE the "Canvas" name suggestion.

[rstansby]

That invitation is shaped like a huge trackpad and the sparkling colors whisper that it's for drawing. This thing will be called Magic Slate and it will replace mice.

Maybe there's one more thing called iSlate.


I'm probably not the first one to suggest this, but I think the new tablet will be a stand alone device, and will also double as an input device for macs. You can take it with you like a laptop, and at home you can use it with your desktop.

[Flossyflue]

Maybe the colours on the invite relate to the colours of the application icon on the iPhone. Just a thought .......

[jo0]

you're doing it apple! you're playing with our minds!
You're doing it Peter, you're doing it! Just hold that happy thought!

i'm glad someone caught that vague reference ;)

[cmaier]

Love, LOVE the "Canvas" name suggestion.

Me too.

[fishmoose]

Oh yes, and I didn't even have to reboot :eek:

How come I had to reboot :s

As for the tablet, BRING IT ON!!!

[jaw04005]

I don't think the tablet will be e-reader targeted like first assumed. I think it will be for the artsy type. The new iLife will feature a graphic program that can be really utilized on the tablet.


^there is my guess.:D

Because nothing cries out mainstream market demographic like a tablet geared toward artists. :D

Nah. If the rumors are true and Jobs has been focused on this for years, this is one of those "change the world" type of devices.

I didn't think I needed a smartphone until the iPhone came along. I can't see why I would need a tablet, but I'm prepared to be wowed.

Yes obviously because it takes place at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. It's a gallery so therefore it's arts related and nothing to do with the ipod. They may announce ipod/MBP bumps but the tablet will be the main event there. Apparently. With a stylus.

They always use Yerba for iPod announcements. Probably because it's cheaper and "more intimate" than renting out Moscone.

[E.Lizardo]

And every time, when it comes to buying products, the public decides otherwise...

In the light of the short supply of the iPhone, I am sceptical about the pricing of the tablet. At the moment, I cannot imagine that it will be priced in the range that I can justify the expenditure.

Also, after half a year of speculations, I am more tired and already disappointed, than excited. I mustn't forget to put my iPhone on Ebay beforehand, though. Just in case...




One more thing... We all love colours. So we did in 1999...

What's this about iPhone short supplies?News to me.

[ThunderSkunk]

The good thing about the announcement is that if Apple introduces a tablet, it's gonna be cool, and if not, it's gonna be funny to see all the fanboys break down ....

If it's not, and it's some hokey toy, you can bet your dollar I'll be making the real deal out of MBP's and selling them on ebay. The only reason I'm holding off is to see what they do first.

Either way, a month from now, there'll be a fully functional Apple Tablet.

[gguerini]

I don't think the tablet will be e-reader targeted like first assumed. I think it will be for the artsy type. The new iLife will feature a graphic program that can be really utilized on the tablet.


^there is my guess.:D

Which is sad.. I was looking forward to getting an ebood reader. WEll, let's see..

[kirky29]

I. Am. Very. Excited! (:

[RoboCop001]

^ yep I think you could be right

Except that it'll take some time to get back to the full features like "Export" and paint brush colours!

But don't worry, you get full screen painting for free :D

[mikegtown]

Usually I follow the feed at my desk, but I think I may wait until Tuesday night and watch the keynote video.

Anybody ever taken note of how long it usually takes them to get that uploaded?

It will be available the same evening.

[hob]

:eek: The picture is awful. Hope the product won't be.

agreed... would have looked cool maybe 5-10 years ago... :(

[E.Lizardo]

:D

This is the best quote yet in the thread! Let's hope that's not the case, though.

If past history is any indication, whatever they announce (most likely a tablet, or else people will be marching towards Cupertino with pitchforks), most people on here will complain that it doesn't have this or that, that they really should have done this or that instead, why isn't the price lower, etc. And in some cases those complaints will be justified. But after the dust has settled, if the media portray the new product favorably and word gets around online that it's good, then it will be a big success. And then, by revision 3 or 4, they can finally get it right. ;)

Really?Which Apple products have not been"right"in the first and second versions?

[BRLawyer]

Remind me, how many PCs has Microsoft made so far? I don't recall them ever making their own PC.

I never said they do. I just equated MS's disappearance with the death of other PC makers, as they will obviously follow suit.

[MCIowaRulz]

The tablet. Looks like you can paint on it!!! ;)

Can't wait - but how come it's on a Wednesday not a Tuesday?!!! :eek:

Agreed I'm in class until 4:00 CST but Tuesday i would've had the afternoon free:( Ah well More Surprises I guess!

[inkswamp]

I am thinking Apple is bringing the iPod Hi-Fi back?

Good guess. My sources say it's going to be an iPod Hi-Fi with a built-in G4 Cube, Newton, Pippin and a hockey puck mouse... all in one easy-to-finance package for $4999.99.

In all seriousness, I'm genuinely puzzled about the splatters of colors on the invitation.

[0s and 1s]

I'm telling you, it's the Picasso.

:apple:

[E.Lizardo]

One thing is certain.If there is no tablet Apple stock will crash,temporarily.

[puffnstuff]

One thing is certain.If there is no tablet Apple stock will crash,temporarily.

I wish I bought stock in Apple back when Steve was dead. :(

[Stella]

Those paint blobs, a by-product of the new Apple Creation... hmmm.. something imaginative.

OR... just a reference to the event location - Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Still, definitely a giant teaser! Why art related!

I was beginning to wonder when the invites would go out - its getting close to the 27th...

Can't wait!

Really?Which Apple products have not been"right"in the first and second versions?

*AppleTV wasn't actually great in its first iteration ( IMO )
*The Apple iPod Hi-Fi tanked
*Apple Cube - too many quality issues / high price - it also tanked

[Akaly]

I belive they're going to announce that they've ressurected Picasso, and he is the new head of the design department.

[ltcol266845]

A Wednesday?!?! Product launches in the middle of the week is definitely a new creation for Apple Inc.

[ThunderSkunk]

I never said they do. I just equated MS's disappearance with the death of other PC makers, as they will obviously follow suit.

Not technically possible.

[CaryMacGuy]

This is not an iPhone...The invite would be more iPhone centric if so.

[BRLawyer]

Not technically possible.

Gentlemen, just drink the kool-aid and rejoice...automatic eye-sensing page scrolling, OS X/iPhone OS hybrid, stunning screen, the works...

APPLE IS GONNA MAKE YOU FEEL HIGH AGAIN! :D

[Dreamail]

Two things that baffle me about the invitation:

1) Why is it 'creation' (singular)
Rumors suggested iPhone OS 4.0 is ready to go but holds too many tablet spoilers to be unveiled earlier.
I was kind of expecting iPhone OS 4.0 and the tablet to be announced at the same event.
The singular in 'creation' seems to not suggest that.

2) Color splotches, dripping colors = iPod
So is this going to be an iPod event? Rather than iPhone or tablet?
Now that would cause a revolt if they merely introduce new iPods...

[inkswamp]

So everyone here is thinking spray paint and graffiti but I'm seeing paint patterns that remind me of an airbrush.

Curious given that a few Apple products have used "air" in the name. Airport. Macbook Air. AirTunes.

Could the new tablet be named Airbrush? If so, what other relevance would such a name have?

[fleshman03]

I wonder what would happen if Apple issued invites with that tag line and an actual picture of the product. Would the world implode?

[OwenDarko]

I had to join, i'm well excited over this...

Ok my guess...it's obviously the tablet (well i hope so).

It's a newest 'creation' and the paint splatters on a canvas..represents 'art', art is created with our hands..therefore highlighting the fact your going to be using your fingers to use the tablet.

The colours are all colours of ipods..therefore meaning the tablets could come in array of colours.

and who ever said the name should be 'canva's' i wholeheartedly agree...to be precise...icanvas...though islate is also rather cool.

Hope i'm not wrong..i've been saving for the tablet since last month and i hope it does exist otherwise i'm gonna be dissapointed.

[apfhex]

In all seriousness, I'm genuinely puzzled about the splatters of colors on the invitation.
It's the aftermath of the iPod Nano commercial. :p

http://images.apple.com/home/2008/images/ipod_nano_2_20080909.jpg

[PaulSorensen]

So many things wrong here, but let's start with you forgot the whole OS.

Microsoft isn't dead, see market share if anyone needs any reminding.

I didn't see anything about Microsoft being dead in the quote...

[zapp]

That ink blot is obviously a code of some sort. I've been staring at it and AM ALMOST THERE.....

awesome, you kinda have to stare past it, and cross you eyes a little, then you can see it clear as day.

Keeping looking

[HLdan]

I just hope the Rev A version will be problem free. :rolleyes:

[Dave77rp]

iTieDye!
Taking Psychedelic to a whole new level.

Tie-Dye clothing that changes color via specially designed OLED and LED nano-displays embedded into the fabric. Includes touch-sensitive components to access iPod/iPhone controls via your clothing with Bluetooth connectivity.

[CaryMacGuy]

Do you think Steve Jobs will be the master of ceremonies at this event?

[martint84]

Two things that baffle me about the invitation:

1) Why is it 'creation' (singular)
Rumors suggested iPhone OS 4.0 is ready to go but holds too many tablet spoilers to be unveiled earlier.
I was kind of expecting iPhone OS 4.0 and the tablet to be announced at the same event.
The singular in 'creation' seems to not suggest that.

2) Color splotches, dripping colors = iPod
So is this going to be an iPod event? Rather than iPhone or tablet?
Now that would cause a revolt if they merely introduce new iPods...

1) The simple answer is that the "creation" runs iPhone OS 4.0
2) Color splotches, dripping colors = the "killer app" = secondary function as an input device for photo/graphic apps. Maybe even a new, first party app.

[TheSlush]

Obviously, this invitation indicates that the tablet will have a nozzle to spray spraypaint for graffiti, etc. They're going after the hip tagger market.

But seriously... before we take the design of this invitation too much to heart... has it ever been documented anywhere how closely Apple's invitations correlate to their product announcements over the years?

[Moles]

Here's a name that I haven't seen tossed around for the tablet:

Canvas

The Apple announcement looks like an artist painting on a 'canvas', and artists are usually 'creating' things, so maybe extrapolating both it would be an interesting name? Anyone else agree? :confused:

If so, I wonder how I could lock myself in as the first one who suggested that 'Canvas' would be the name of the Apple tablet?

I was thinking iPalet, along the same lines.

[robfromabove]

'bout time. xD

[jaw04005]

Do you think Steve Jobs will be the master of ceremonies at this event?

Yup.

[inkswamp]

Obviously, this invitation indicates that the tablet will have a nozzle to spray spraypaint for graffiti, etc. They're going after the hip tagger market.

Not graffiti. An airbrush. Scroll up and read my theory.

But seriously... before we take the design of this invitation too much to heart... has it ever been documented anywhere how closely Apple's invitations correlate to their product announcements over the years?

They correlate only vaguely enough to make this kind of wild-ass speculation worthwhile. :D

[TimTheEnchanter]

Well, this invitation confirms a long awaited rumor I've had. Can't believe it's finally happening! Apple is about to redefine and revolutionize HOME DECORATING with a new line of :apple: iPaint exclusively at Home Depot.
:apple: iPaint features...

Revolutionary spray paint can design with Apple's signature one-button
One-coat paint is environmentally-safe, no-fumes, no-mess
Glossy finish (matte finish available for additional $50)
One impossibly small can paints a whole room!
1-year AppleCare warranty against fading (cracking, bulging, peeling and customer misuse exclused) Additional 2-years of AppleCare can be purchased for an additional charge.
Use all those :apple: stickers you've saved as iStencils to give your room that iconic Apple branding that screams, "I've got style!"

[Boghog]

I like Canvas. But even better (as someone suggested a while ago):
iNstein.

It will have a stylus!

[amac4me]

Bring it on Apple! Looking forward to the event and announcements. :D

[rth231]

iTieDye!
Taking Psychedelic to a whole new level.

Tie-Dye clothing that changes color via specially designed OLED and LED nano-displays embedded into the fabric. Includes touch-sensitive components to access iPod/iPhone controls via your clothing with Bluetooth connectivity.
SOLD to the fanboy in the black turtleneck and blue jeans for $10,000!

[benfilan]

APPLE IS READY TO ASTOUND THE WORLD AGAIN...

/Bilge

MS IS ABSOLUTELY DEAD. AND SO ARE ALL OTHER INFERIOR PC MAKERS.



Chill out dude, holy crap.

[wildcardd]

I am thinking that the invite might be referring to a "MacPaint" type app that they would release with the product. I am getting even more giddy than before.:D

[b1wils1]

best news i've heard all year

[braveheart655]

I just hope it doesn't require a 3g contract.

[BRLawyer]

Do you think Steve Jobs will be the master of ceremonies at this event?

Absolutely, in a +20kg version.

[braveheart655]

Wonder what Steve is gonna wear during the event :D

[Abernathy]

It's MacPaint X!!!!


Yes!! Finally!!!!! MACPAINT REBORN!

Paint splotch invitation graphic completely supports my feeling that along with being the tablet device that most everyone is expecting, this thing will also be very much like a Wacom Cintiq. Kick-a$$ input tablet with pressure-sensitive, multi-touch gesture capabilities. The idea of Apple having its own little paint program to go along with this sounds reasonable. Think Photo Booth but for painting/drawing.


On a serious note I wonder if the paint splatters hint at some kind of painting and artwork software? Could be a cool feature.

I don't think the tablet will be e-reader targeted like first assumed. I think it will be for the artsy type. The new iLife will feature a graphic program that can be really utilized on the tablet.

This is what I'm saying people! Wednesday will bring not only new equipment, but new software!

[BRLawyer]

Chill out dude, holy crap.

If you don't like it go grab a beer at your local pub, mate...this is a Mac/Apple rumors site, created by Mac/Apple fans.

Or better yet, go buy a MS slate when it's launched in 2025.

[autrefois]

Really?Which Apple products have not been"right"in the first and second versions?

In addition to products Stella mentioned, there are often manufacturing problems, bugs, or things missing in the first revision or two of products.

The new 27" iMac comes to mind in terms of hardware problems. I'm sure it will be a great addition to the iMac line, but a lot of people had screen and other issues.

It wasn't until OS X hit 10.2 or 10.3 that most people considered it ready for prime time (and some push that even later).

Some would argue that the iPhone wasn't "right" the first time (no App Store for the original iPhone, for example; no Push until the 3rd time around).

Some people think that .Mac turned MobileMe still isn't quite right.

And of course, if Apple had gotten the Newton right, then there probably wouldn't be an event on the 27th! (Or it'd be an event to launch a new Newton!)

Apple gets a lot of things right. I've never owned anything other than a Mac, I've owned several iPods, and I love my iPhone. But sometimes it takes time for them to turn genius into (near) perfection.

[Eddyisgreat]

Gentlemen, just drink the kool-aid and rejoice...automatic eye-sensing page scrolling, OS X/iPhone OS hybrid, stunning screen, the works...

APPLE IS GONNA MAKE YOU FEEL HIGH AGAIN! :D

Agreed brother. Hallelujah. (I can't stop laughing lol)

[digitalbiker]

It will be interesting to see how Apple reinvents the tablet because the tablet device is plagued with issues.

1) Too small and it isn't enough of upgrade over an iphone. Too big and it isn't any more portable than a Macbook.

2) WiFi only or 3g? 4G? If the tablet is wiFi only then it won't have full time connectivity. If it has cellular connectivity then that will mean another cell contract and more carrier issues.

3) Which OS? Iphone OS or SnowLeopard or another hybrid? If it is iphoneOS then how will it take advantage of the tablet form factor and new GUI features. Will software only be available through iTunes App store? Or will it run SL and be able to run any mac application.

4) Will it have a phone? Will it have a camera? Why would someone want this over a MacBook or an iphone?

January 27th will be very interesting. Either Apple will be leading the world in a completely new category of device or Apple will have another AppleTV hobby on their hands.

[NAG]

I'd be absolutely shocked if Jobs wasn't there. He has way too much ego to let someone else launch a new product. (Would you let anyone else do it if you were in a similar position?)

[bagelche]

It's MacPaint X!!!!


Yes!! Finally!!!!! MACPAINT REBORN!

Ha! That was my first thought too. :)

[ghstmars]

The invitation graphic provides reliable clues that the product will have bright colors but be a complete mess.

Exactly what i thought:p:D

[mac jones]

If you don't like it go grab a beer at your local pub, mate...this is a Mac/Apple rumors site, created by Mac/Apple fans.

Or better yet, go buy a MS slate when it's launched in 2025.

YES!!!! death to MS

I'm SOoooo excited and ...and confused?

[Jabba1974]

What if it's not a tablet in a usual way.

With that touchscreen imac rumor:

How about a touchscreen imac with detachable tablet as screen ? Would come in handy for artists doing all kinds of "creation"...

Just my 2 cents..

greetings...

Jabba

[jazz1]

I'm hoping this replaces both my Dell Mini 9 and supplements my MBP for everyday use.

[akacaj]

After looking at their promo image I am 100% certain that it is a tablet. They are going to demo a pressure sensitive finger painting app on it!

[bradl]

Time to play "Guess the Entertainment" again?

Anyone up for Mickey K and Starship?

Too bad Jobs couldn't get Journey.

BL.

[mAc-warrior]

I read through this thread before posting to check if someone had already thought of my theory on this invite and was shocked to see nobody had.

It's totally obvious, and the product has nothing to do with art or drawing or painting or anything like that, although it could possibly be used to draw/paint on if it is a tablet.

Notice all the different colors. Red, yellow, blue, pink, green, grey and a little purple. If you mix all these together, you get the orange color in the middle. Notice how the orange only appears surrounding the Apple logo. Therefore, what the invitation is implying is that Apple has taken different aspects from many different products, and mixed them together into a single product. Just like they took all the surrounding paint colors and mixed them together to form the orange color around the Apple logo. Examples: touchscreen from iPhone, battery from MBP, software from Mac OS X and iPhone OS X, etc. etc.

The speculation now should focus on which technologies they're bringing together from which products. Simple invite to solve, really. The "creation" bit of it plays right along with the solution. They "create" things by taking a number of different parts and putting them together to form something better than the parts by themselves.

--mAc

[martint84]

What if it's not a tablet in a usual way.

With that touchscreen imac rumor:

How about a touchscreen imac with detachable tablet as screen ? Would come in handy for artists doing all kinds of "creation"...


Definitely an idea that may come to fruition in years down the road, but who wants a 10" iMac? The tablet also functioning as a Wacom-like tablet input device seems much more likely.

[syn69]

Maybe Apple is redesigning or just bringing back the old, colorful Apple logo!

http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~sedwards/apple2fpga/apple_logo_rainbow_6_color.jpg

[klrobinson999]

one site says it's a visual of "color e-ink".
I have no idea how they can tell that it's "e-ink".

maybe it's a high-tech coloring book.....

[Peace]

I wouldn't concentrate on the word "creation" too much. This time around Apple knows people are expecting a new device. I'd look at the artwork.

[TheSeagull]

I'm hoping for a 250 or 320GB Apple TV personally, though it certainly won't be a big announcement.

[Eddyisgreat]

Ok so uhh, when is this thing going to be available for purchase? Didn't we hear a rumor that it would be introduced this month but won't ship for a few more? Hope that's not the case.

[SubtltzSir]

Definitely an idea that may come to fruition in years down the road, but who wants a 10" iMac? The tablet also functioning as a Wacom-like tablet input device seems much more likely.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=791244

Here's an older post I made some time ago. Acts as a tablet (Wacom style) when connected - net book/ereader when not...

And yes, it serves as a "link" between current Apple devices.

9 more sleeps. ;)

[TraceyS/FL]

It won't be canvas.

Like i posted before - that is a Software App - that started on the Mac, and is now PC only....

Canvas is already Trademarked - and I can't see ACDSee (http://store.acdsee.com/store/acd/ContentTheme/pbPage.en_forWork/Currency.USD?resid=S1SreQoBAkYAADVHv1QAAAAD&rests=1263840119062) giving it up.

[darthraige]

Oh gee, would you look at that. I hate people who actual doubted this event wasn't gonna happen. Told you it would. Press releases went out a long time ago. And it's obvious the Tablet is at this event.

[Eidorian]

New notebooks please Apple. Product RED would work too. :cool:

[bagelche]

I also like the Canvas idea, but I wonder how confusing that would get when using FCP (the canvas is the playback window for the timeline).

I've been among those who have hoped this device will be multi-purpose and integrate in interesting ways with an existing computer when it's not in floating use mode--something like a wacom or as a secondary monitor.

perchance to dream.

[*LTD*]

This will be HUGE. On January 28th people will be acting as if tablets had never existed before. That's how big this will be.

[iSlate Fanboy]

I read through this thread before posting to check if someone had already thought of my theory on this invite and was shocked to see nobody had.

It's totally obvious, and the product has nothing to do with art or drawing or painting or anything like that, although it could possibly be used to draw/paint on if it is a tablet.

Notice all the different colors. Red, yellow, blue, pink, green, grey and a little purple. If you mix all these together, you get the orange color in the middle. Notice how the orange only appears surrounding the Apple logo. Therefore, what the invitation is implying is that Apple has taken different aspects from many different products, and mixed them together into a single product. Just like they took all the surrounding paint colors and mixed them together to form the orange color around the Apple logo. Examples: touchscreen from iPhone, battery from MBP, software from Mac OS X and iPhone OS X, etc. etc.

The speculation now should focus on which technologies they're bringing together from which products. Simple invite to solve, really. The "creation" bit of it plays right along with the solution. They "create" things by taking a number of different parts and putting them together to form something better than the parts by themselves.

--mAc

Hmm, that's a very interesting theory.... I like it!

[ivladster]

I'm surprised they'd announce on MLK day, but then again I suppose it's not a public announcement, although it kinda is. Anyway bring it.

Umm, its a Monday. Apple announced it on a first day of the business week. MLK has nothing to do with this.

[BRLawyer]

New notebooks please Apple. Product RED would work too. :cool:

Don't worry, the sequence of announcements will be like that:

1 - iTMS/app store/iPhone status;
2 - iPhone 4.0;
3 - OS X/Mac sales status - "portables dominate";
4 - new MBPs with i5;
5 - one more thing: the tablet using a hybrid OS X/iPhone OS.

[BJMRamage]

Apple Paint for the win!

the graphic totally gives this away.

[ivladster]

I read through this thread before posting to check if someone had already thought of my theory on this invite and was shocked to see nobody had.

It's totally obvious, and the product has nothing to do with art or drawing or painting or anything like that, although it could possibly be used to draw/paint on if it is a tablet.

Notice all the different colors. Red, yellow, blue, pink, green, grey and a little purple. If you mix all these together, you get the orange color in the middle. Notice how the orange only appears surrounding the Apple logo. Therefore, what the invitation is implying is that Apple has taken different aspects from many different products, and mixed them together into a single product. Just like they took all the surrounding paint colors and mixed them together to form the orange color around the Apple logo. Examples: touchscreen from iPhone, battery from MBP, software from Mac OS X and iPhone OS X, etc. etc.

The speculation now should focus on which technologies they're bringing together from which products. Simple invite to solve, really. The "creation" bit of it plays right along with the solution. They "create" things by taking a number of different parts and putting them together to form something better than the parts by themselves.

--mAc
You're thinking too much into this. This is just an abstract art piece so its like an artist would say "Come see my latest art piece"
That's all. No new logo, no different theories.

[BRLawyer]

This will be HUGE. On January 28th people will be acting as if tablets had never existed before. That's how big this will be.

You have it absolutely right, just like what happened with media players before the iPod, and smartphones before the iPhone...this is gonna be HUGE.