I dont think apple will release hardware alongside an OS launch. It is most likely some new service/update.
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I dont think apple will release hardware alongside an OS launch. It is most likely some new service/update.
Alongside, no. I can expect to see hardware appearing in November though. Both Panther and Tiger saw laptop updates and an iMac one. The iMac update is doubtful at this point.
If this isn't it, I really think that given the dearth of rumours, the Penryn Mac Pros are coming at MacWorld. Oi!
MM started this thread April 4th. I've been waiting since about January. I really really REALLY hope Apple doesn't screw up the graphics card options on the new Mac Pro. But it wouldn't surprise me, given their track record in that department.
Well, I would think a new graphics card in the MacPro would have to be better than the 512mb option and more powerful enough for rendering and all that. They won't let us down.
Mid January vs. Mid November Seems Like An Eternity To Me
The video card in my Quad G5 gives up expanding windows beyond a certain limit on my 30" without a reboot. I'll feel let down if we have to wait for MacWorld Expo. It's freaking in the MIDDLE of January. That would be 2 more months of waiting. Seems like that would be incredibly difficult for many of us.
If there is no MacPro with Leopard or one week after, I am forced to buy a MacPro.
I'm close to going the MacBook route and building my own Q6600 gaming and encoding rig.
SkullTrail for gaming? That's a painful prospect. SkullTrail is an enthusiast gaming platform based off of a dual socket, dual quad platform. As wonderful as it sounds, it's way out of any reasonable budget.
My life and job don't depend entirely on my Mac. I just want a Mac that I'm capable of upgrading and currently the Mac Pro is the best option.
I don't like having two computers but a MacBook + Q6600 minitower is appealing as well.
My life and job don't depend entirely on my Mac. I just want a Mac that I'm capable of upgrading and currently the Mac Pro is the best option.
I don't like having two computers but a MacBook + Q6600 minitower is appealing as well.
I've tried this in the past but ultimately I found my Macbook Pro disappointing for editing large files. I guess it depends what kind of work you would be doing on the Macbook.
I'll keep waiting, but it's tempting to build a Q6600 system in the meantime. It's more money not going to Apple that they could be getting.
I'll keep waiting, but it's tempting to build a Q6600 system in the meantime. It's more money not going to Apple that they could be getting.
I just do the occasional DVD project on a contract basis. Otherwise I'm a media master when someone needs a simple VHS to DVD conversion.
I know most games don't use more then 2 cores right now but I can push some of my render work to my tower when I'm at home.
I just need to find applications to create a workflow in Windows! My OS X video conversion and editing workflow is working out great for me.
MacNN reports: Apple planning to launch iTunes HD videos?
MacNN is reporting the following possible announcement by Apple. I wonder if this might be the real announcement(s) forthcoming from Apple. With all of the other issues Apple is battling right now including the iMac, iPhone, and negative media to mention just a few, IMHO I don't see Apple bringing any new additional hardware to market for the balance of the year. I would think that they would like the balance of the year to be as issue free as possible.
"Apple planning to launch iTunes HD videos?
Thursday, October 4, 2007 @ 4:50pm
Apple intends to revitalize its flagging Apple TV hub by launching HD video downloads on iTunes, according to a rumor from a source which in the past accurately described the iPod touch in advance of its launch. A "selection" of the movies and TV shows available from the company's store would receive a significant step up in resolution from today's videos, which are currently limited to the maximum 640x480 size officially supported by the iPhone and all existing iPod models. Apple is stocking up on supplies of its media hubs in anticipation of increased demand spurred by the HD videos, says the purported insider.
While many of the details were left out of the alleged leak, the 40GB and 160GB Apple TV models on sale now support playback of widescreen videos as sharp as 720p (1280x720), qualifying as HD-capable. Apple's September iPod refresh also introduced a new component video output cable that would theoretically support HD video, although the existing lack of support by current Apple handhelds would limit its usefulness with iTunes HD content.
If accurate, the claim would have Apple make the announcement sometime before the end of the month, coinciding closely with the company's expected October release of Mac OS X Leopard."
MacNN is reporting the following possible announcement by Apple. I wonder if this might be the real announcement(s) forthcoming from Apple. With all of the other issues Apple is battling right now including the iMac, iPhone, and negative media to mention just a few, IMHO I don't see Apple bringing any new additional hardware to market for the balance of the year. I would think that they would like the balance of the year to be as issue free as possible.
"Apple planning to launch iTunes HD videos?
Thursday, October 4, 2007 @ 4:50pm
Apple intends to revitalize its flagging Apple TV hub by launching HD video downloads on iTunes, according to a rumor from a source which in the past accurately described the iPod touch in advance of its launch. A "selection" of the movies and TV shows available from the company's store would receive a significant step up in resolution from today's videos, which are currently limited to the maximum 640x480 size officially supported by the iPhone and all existing iPod models. Apple is stocking up on supplies of its media hubs in anticipation of increased demand spurred by the HD videos, says the purported insider.
While many of the details were left out of the alleged leak, the 40GB and 160GB Apple TV models on sale now support playback of widescreen videos as sharp as 720p (1280x720), qualifying as HD-capable. Apple's September iPod refresh also introduced a new component video output cable that would theoretically support HD video, although the existing lack of support by current Apple handhelds would limit its usefulness with iTunes HD content.
If accurate, the claim would have Apple make the announcement sometime before the end of the month, coinciding closely with the company's expected October release of Mac OS X Leopard."
Example of Why We Need Smart HSS 8 Cores ASAP
I have two Quad Core Macs here - G5 & MP 2.66. On the G5 I have a handbrake crush to mp4 running @ 9-14 fps all in a RAM disk while two Toast 8 DVD image crushes are also running. On the MP I have 4 copies of Handbrake running simultaneous mp4 crushes @ 20 fps. Both Macs are totally compromised to do this. I'm going to bed now and hopefully when I wake up this will all be done.
But you've gotta realize this 8 core will be just as easily hosed as the Quad cores we're running now. I think it's plain that many of us have way more jobs to run on our Macs than even 8 cores can do as fast as we want-need them to.
3 Weeks to Leopard and 5 to our dream come true HSS 8 core MP - I hope.
I have two Quad Core Macs here - G5 & MP 2.66. On the G5 I have a handbrake crush to mp4 running @ 9-14 fps all in a RAM disk while two Toast 8 DVD image crushes are also running. On the MP I have 4 copies of Handbrake running simultaneous mp4 crushes @ 20 fps. Both Macs are totally compromised to do this. I'm going to bed now and hopefully when I wake up this will all be done.
But you've gotta realize this 8 core will be just as easily hosed as the Quad cores we're running now. I think it's plain that many of us have way more jobs to run on our Macs than even 8 cores can do as fast as we want-need them to.
3 Weeks to Leopard and 5 to our dream come true HSS 8 core MP - I hope.
Or 3 weeks to Leopard with a MacPro along its side since we were painfully waiting for Leopard since Spring. I just hope by the time Leopard rolls around there is a confirmed rumor of a MacPro the following week or two.
Apple snatching up top-bin Penryns...
Apple looks set to pinch all Intel's top-bin Penryns.
Things start to look bright for us in the waiting line
Apple looks set to pinch all Intel's top-bin Penryns.
Things start to look bright for us in the waiting line
Apple looks set to pinch all Intel's top-bin Penryns.
Things start to look bright for us in the waiting line
That's awesome. Hopefully they get the crap early for a release with Leopard.
awesome indeed. they might get it early, but who knows. hopefully they will though. we'll see soon enough
Apple looks set to pinch all Intel's top-bin Penryns.
Things start to look bright for us in the waiting line
According to the story (which may be wrong) Apple is scarfing up X5482 processors.
Why would Apple refer a 120W Harpertown over an 80W Harpertown?
1600MHz FSB sounds good, doesn't it?
3.2 GHz Harpertown Twins Sounds Good To Me
Perhaps only Apple would be willing to pay top dollar for the first runs of top speed Xeon Penryns. The pent up demand for what's next insures Apple will not have trouble selling all they can make at whatever price they will want to charge. Based on all the pre-release price sheets, it's still probably going to be less or no more than what they've been paying for Clovertowns anyway. Bring it on!
Just hope the RAM won't cost a fortune if it has to be 800 MHz DDR2 or DDR3 ECC fully buffered DIMMs. I'd like to max it out to 16GB right away so I can run a large RAM disk. Are there already sufficient sources of third party 800 MHz Xeon type workstation RAM? Or will we be back to the astronomical RAM prices of late 2006 due to limited supply again?
I sure hope "Tokyo Hummingbirds" are a reliable source. Makes sense when seeing Apple as being the premium brand among all Intel vendors.Apple looks set to pinch all Intel's top-bin Penryns. Things start to look bright for us in the waiting line
Perhaps only Apple would be willing to pay top dollar for the first runs of top speed Xeon Penryns. The pent up demand for what's next insures Apple will not have trouble selling all they can make at whatever price they will want to charge. Based on all the pre-release price sheets, it's still probably going to be less or no more than what they've been paying for Clovertowns anyway. Bring it on!
Just hope the RAM won't cost a fortune if it has to be 800 MHz DDR2 or DDR3 ECC fully buffered DIMMs. I'd like to max it out to 16GB right away so I can run a large RAM disk. Are there already sufficient sources of third party 800 MHz Xeon type workstation RAM? Or will we be back to the astronomical RAM prices of late 2006 due to limited supply again?
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