Rumblings From The Web

MacRumors · Jan 21, 2005, 11:14 AM

A few different topics to shed light on, none of which have volumes of information about them just yet:

Tiger Developer Release A351 has been seeded according to Macosxrumors.com. According to the site, changes revolve around Finder SMB copies, boot, wake from sleep, applications crash, rich text printing, Mail, volume renaming, Microsoft applications, AOL installer, Adobe installers, Macromedia installers, HelpViewer, Character palette, authenticated copies, user logs path, and package creation with PackageMaker. Spotlight instability is also being address, as well as the inclusion of a new build of iCal 2.

Mac OS X 10.3.8, build 7U7, seems to be in the middle stages of development according to AppleInsider. AI claims the release is slated for sometime in February. Developers are noting the build delivers speedier application launching, with video driver and OpenGL changes.

Logic 7.0.1 was released earlier this week as a minor update. According to AppleInsider, Logic should undergo some changes in its next revision to remove latency in the application when using plug-ins. Apple declined to say when the new version of Logic would be released, but said that this Bus Latency Compensation feature is in direct response to Pro user feedback about the product.

PowerBook shortages are being reported by resellers worldwide, with Apple's own online store putting shipping dates now at 7 - 10 days out. Delays like these usually signify a product change is about to occur, and the G4 PowerBook is expected to have a minor speed bump revision according to Think Secret. G5 PowerBooks have been in the rumor news recently, but aren't expected to show for some time to come.

iLife 05 and iWork Shipping - As anticipated these two software suites have been reported by numerous readers to already be arriving, a day or two ahead of the expected January 22nd date.

NFL games for iPods will be made available by Audible.com via the iTunes Music Store. According to the Associated Press, The first recordings of football games for sale under the agreement will be this Sunday's NFL conference championships, which will be available on the Internet the following morning. Replays of the Super Bowl will also be available under the deal.

Mudbug · Jan 21, 2005, 11:16 AM

as information grows about each portion of this, we'll section them off into singular stories. Some things just didn't seem to merit their own space, but needed to be mentioned.

SuperChuck · Jan 21, 2005, 11:21 AM

I wondered when we'd start to see iPod games proliferate. And audible is the perfect company to do it.

EDIT: Upon re-reading, I see that the NFL games are not the games I thought they were. But it's still not a bad idea if you like that sort of thing.

bpd115 · Jan 21, 2005, 11:21 AM

After the Steelers beat the Pats and win the Superbowl I'll have them on my iPod...Sweet!

_bnkr612 · Jan 21, 2005, 11:28 AM

G5 Powerbooks (if true) will finally make the price of 867 12" PBs go down in price. Sometimes I hate how Apple's retail value is so high!

I can only hope, New Zealand time is just around the corner!

russed · Jan 21, 2005, 11:29 AM

wow thats a lot of news!

i like the g5 powerbook rumors and the ilife 05 shipping. i so cant wait for my copy!

narco · Jan 21, 2005, 11:35 AM

I doubt it'll be a G5 powerbook, probably just a speed bump. I'm going to have to go to the Apple store to play around with iWork before I buy it. Microsoft Word (and Safari) is the only program that crashes on my Mac, so it'll be nice to get rid of that crap.

Fishes,
narco.

Porchland · Jan 21, 2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russed

wow thats a lot of news!

i like the g5 powerbook rumors and the ilife 05 shipping. i so cant wait for my copy!

FedEx says mine will be here on Monday. I'm very excited to finally be able to edit my 16:9 stuff in iMovie!

Photorun · Jan 21, 2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _bnkr612

G5 Powerbooks (if true) will finally make the price of 867 12" PBs go down in price. Sometimes I hate how Apple's retail value is so high!

Um, where in the "not quite some time" regarding G5 Powerbooks, if they EVER happen (probably wont, will use Freescale chips instead) did you pick up "if true." Please dont' start this into another delusional off-based pipe dream naive false facts wishy washy inaccurate and just plain silly "G5 Powerbook" BS rumor thread.

Lancetx · Jan 21, 2005, 12:20 PM

Yes, it's been widely reported already that the new PowerBooks coming (now very likely next Tuesday) will be just a minor speed bump to 1.5 & 1.67 GHz G4s. They certainly won't be G5s.

_bnkr612 · Jan 21, 2005, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photorun

Um, where in the "not quite some time" regarding G5 Powerbooks, if they EVER happen (probably wont, will use Freescale chips instead) did you pick up "if true." Please dont' start this into another delusional off-based pipe dream naive false facts wishy washy inaccurate and just plain silly "G5 Powerbook" BS rumor thread.

If true to the rumor... if you did know exactly what was being released you would not be allowed on these forums.

Dreams are what keep people sane.

Stella · Jan 21, 2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photorun

Please dont' start this into another delusional off-based pipe dream naive false facts wishy washy inaccurate and just plain silly "G5 Powerbook" BS rumor thread.

Too right. If G5 PB were about to be released, why were they not mentioned at MW just several weeks ago? SJ has got too much of an ego to not mention G5 PB on stage.

iLife 05 looks good - I'm tempted to buy it for iPhoto 5 which looks so much better these days.

plinkoman · Jan 21, 2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Photorun

Um, where in the "not quite some time" regarding G5 Powerbooks, if they EVER happen (probably wont, will use Freescale chips instead) did you pick up "if true." Please dont' start this into another delusional off-based pipe dream naive false facts wishy washy inaccurate and just plain silly "G5 Powerbook" BS rumor thread.

umm, do you have a life other then going around through all threads with mention of a powerbook G5 and insulting everyone who beleives it? your a complete jerk. man, i'm not expecting them soon, but they WILL eventually happen contrary to whatever you say, and i hope they come sooner rather then later if only to laugh at you.

grow up man, if you're so sure that a pbg5 will never happen and your sick of people mentioning it, then leave, i'm sure im not the only one who's sick of you trashing anyone who beleives a powerbook rumor

macnews · Jan 21, 2005, 11:32 AM

Good to hear some info on 10.3.8 update. 10.3.7 killed (massive slow down) anything to do with a network, which I do a lot of including remote desktop for an xserve. Just hope AI is wrong that I have to wait until mid-Feb.

The powerbook shortage also sounds interesting as there haven't been any PB rumors for a while - at least nothing new. This is the first evidence that might even somewhat point to a faster model be it G5 or dual G4.

Personally, I like that way Apple is now spreading out their announcements. A few years ago, if it wasn't announced at Mac World you would have to wait 6 months for a new product to be released. Now I can at least hope for some minor things to happen between mac worlds, not to mention WWDC being added to the mix.

hughdogg · Jan 21, 2005, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd115

After the Steelers beat the Pats and win the Superbowl I'll have them on my iPod...Sweet!

Off topic - two words: Corey Dillion. Pats by 10. Easy.

On-topic, can't wait to try iLife '05 which was delivered by Fedex to my house today (I'm at work). Anyone know if it "updates the library" in iPhoto, like previous editions.

Cheers,
hughdogg

gco212 · Jan 21, 2005, 04:53 PM

I like Apple's plan on the NFL games, it's a great marketing idea. I read about it on yahoo news the other day, and submitted it here, and they said that there's going to be more than one recording for each game. It suggested local as well as national accounts of the games, and also highlights. They said that the full game reports will be around $10, while the highlights will be in the range of $1-$5. I'll probably buy the full NFC game, but it really does seem like a great idea, although it won't really show through until next season.

If your favorite team is, say, the Eagles, and your stuck in California, you probably won't see their game. However, the next day you can listen to it on your iPod, and it'll be just like home. If they're business men, they could download it and listen to it on the plane ride back. It just seems to be a great idea to me.

Dave the Great · Jan 21, 2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gco212

I... I'll probably buy the full NFC game...

Why? The Packers are out and the AFC had the best teams this year!!

Kramer · Jan 21, 2005, 09:13 PM

I am relatively new to Apple products. Could someone explain to me what the definition of the “Halo Effect” is? And I also am seen the in some post that mentioned “Freescale Processors” I thought Motorola made the G4 not Freescale?

geoffism · Jan 21, 2005, 05:07 PM

Yes, waiting on 10.3.8. Should be good.

Anymore "holy Cow" thoughts on iPhoto? I heard it's good, but whatcha got?

Maybe pats win, maybe not. I don't think so though. I'm not playing, so I have nothing to do with the outcome of the game. it's a great excuse to drink some beer on a sunday.

Steve, steve, steve..... Bring it on tuesday. I want to fall out of my chair!!

geoffism · Jan 21, 2005, 05:10 PM

I personally don't get the NFL on iPod. How many times do you actually record a game on TiVO to watch later? Once I know the result and see/read the highlights, I'm done. Is this a way to gather in the sports lunatics to Macism? Interesting visual... guy, painted all blue, with a iPod. I guess they wouldn't have to use the shadow effect on their commercialls in the future.

have a great weekend everyone!

danr_97070 · Jan 21, 2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hughdogg

Off topic - two words: Corey Dillion. Pats by 10. Easy.

On-topic, can't wait to try iLife '05 which was delivered by Fedex to my house today (I'm at work). Anyone know if it "updates the library" in iPhoto, like previous editions.

Cheers,
hughdogg

Yeah, it updates the library. I got mine today and loaded it at lunch. I can't wait to get home tonight and work with it!

geoffism · Jan 21, 2005, 11:38 AM

Yes... I am looking forward to next tuesday.

1) The aftermath of the mad rush to stores for the shuffle, mini, new softwared
2) The highly anticipated information update of the PB.

centauratlas · Jan 21, 2005, 11:33 AM

I got my iWork and iLife today, installing now. So far so good.

My big question for Tiger is when iSync will be using SyncML to enabling bluetooth syncing with a lot of new phones. Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone know?

iGary · Jan 21, 2005, 12:18 PM

My iLife arrived this morning FedEx....at work...so I have to wait!

nagromme · Jan 21, 2005, 12:38 PM

iLife 05 is enough good news all by itself

Mine is coming TODAY--earlier than expected, even though I got the free shipping. Guess I got a free shipping upgrade from Apple--again!

(Tangent: David Coursey just reviewed iLife 05 with a "C+" rating... but then when you read, he hasn't tried it! He looked at the Apple web page and said he didn't think there were many new features

The Ken Burns Effect in iPhoto, new book sizes, and album subfolders are enough to justify $79 for me. Then throw in GarageBand 2 which is a BIG upgrade! Oh, yeah, and new versions of iMovie and iDVD, slicker and easier than ever. No new features??)

Jan 21, 2005, 11:14 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Rumblings From The Web A few different topics to shed light on, none of which have volumes of information about them just yet: Tiger Developer Release A351 has been seeded according to Macosxrumors.com. According to the site, changes revolve around Finder SMB copies, boot, wake from sleep, applications crash, rich text printing, Mail, volume renaming, Microsoft applications, AOL installer, Adobe installers, Macromedia installers, HelpViewer, Character palette, authenticated copies, user logs path, and package creation with PackageMaker. Spotlight instability is also being address, as well as the inclusion of a new build of iCal 2. Mac OS X 10.3.8, build 7U7, seems to be in the middle stages of development according to AppleInsider. AI claims the release is slated for sometime in February. Developers are noting the build delivers speedier application launching, with video driver and OpenGL changes. Logic 7.0.1 was released earlier this week as a minor update. According to AppleInsider, Logic should undergo some changes in its next revision to remove latency in the application when using plug-ins. Apple declined to say when the new version of Logic would be released, but said that this Bus Latency Compensation feature is in direct response to Pro user feedback about the product. PowerBook shortages are being reported by resellers worldwide, with Apple's own online store putting shipping dates now at 7 - 10 days out. Delays like these usually signify a product change is about to occur, and the G4 PowerBook is expected to have a minor speed bump revision according to Think Secret. G5 PowerBooks have been in the rumor news recently, but aren't expected to show for some time to come. iLife 05 and iWork Shipping - As anticipated these two software suites have been reported by numerous readers to already be arriving, a day or two ahead of the expected January 22nd date. NFL games for iPods will be made available by Audible.com via the iTunes Music Store. According to the Associated Press, The first recordings of football games for sale under the agreement will be this Sunday's NFL conference championships, which will be available on the Internet the following morning. Replays of the Super Bowl will also be available under the deal.

Jan 21, 2005, 11:16 AM	#2
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	as information grows about each portion of this, we'll section them off into singular stories. Some things just didn't seem to merit their own space, but needed to be mentioned. __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

Jan 21, 2005, 11:21 AM	#3
SuperChuck macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chucktown, SC	I wondered when we'd start to see iPod games proliferate. And audible is the perfect company to do it. EDIT: Upon re-reading, I see that the NFL games are not the games I thought they were. But it's still not a bad idea if you like that sort of thing. __________________ Mmmm...cheese.

Jan 21, 2005, 11:21 AM	#4
bpd115 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pennsylvania	After the Steelers beat the Pats and win the Superbowl I'll have them on my iPod...Sweet! __________________ MacBook Pro Unibody 2.53 Ghz C2D 320gig 5400 rpm, 512 VRAM 4 Gig Ram MacPro Quad 2.66, 4.625 TB, 5 GB Ram, Radeon 4870 XFX 1Gig, 30" ACD + 23" ACD.

Jan 21, 2005, 11:28 AM	#5
_bnkr612 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago	G5 Powerbooks (if true) will finally make the price of 867 12" PBs go down in price. Sometimes I hate how Apple's retail value is so high! I can only hope, New Zealand time is just around the corner! __________________ My Portfolio

Jan 21, 2005, 11:29 AM	#6
russed macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London, England	wow thats a lot of news! i like the g5 powerbook rumors and the ilife 05 shipping. i so cant wait for my copy! __________________ all the ducks are swimming in the water...

Jan 21, 2005, 11:35 AM	#7
narco macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California.	I doubt it'll be a G5 powerbook, probably just a speed bump. I'm going to have to go to the Apple store to play around with iWork before I buy it. Microsoft Word (and Safari) is the only program that crashes on my Mac, so it'll be nice to get rid of that crap. Fishes, narco.

Jan 21, 2005, 12:20 PM	#10
Lancetx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas	Yes, it's been widely reported already that the new PowerBooks coming (now very likely next Tuesday) will be just a minor speed bump to 1.5 & 1.67 GHz G4s. They certainly won't be G5s.

Jan 21, 2005, 11:32 AM	#14
macnews macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho	need 10.3.8 Good to hear some info on 10.3.8 update. 10.3.7 killed (massive slow down) anything to do with a network, which I do a lot of including remote desktop for an xserve. Just hope AI is wrong that I have to wait until mid-Feb. The powerbook shortage also sounds interesting as there haven't been any PB rumors for a while - at least nothing new. This is the first evidence that might even somewhat point to a faster model be it G5 or dual G4. Personally, I like that way Apple is now spreading out their announcements. A few years ago, if it wasn't announced at Mac World you would have to wait 6 months for a new product to be released. Now I can at least hope for some minor things to happen between mac worlds, not to mention WWDC being added to the mix.

Jan 21, 2005, 04:53 PM	#16
gco212 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2004	I like Apple's plan on the NFL games, it's a great marketing idea. I read about it on yahoo news the other day, and submitted it here, and they said that there's going to be more than one recording for each game. It suggested local as well as national accounts of the games, and also highlights. They said that the full game reports will be around $10, while the highlights will be in the range of $1-$5. I'll probably buy the full NFC game, but it really does seem like a great idea, although it won't really show through until next season. If your favorite team is, say, the Eagles, and your stuck in California, you probably won't see their game. However, the next day you can listen to it on your iPod, and it'll be just like home. If they're business men, they could download it and listen to it on the plane ride back. It just seems to be a great idea to me.

Jan 21, 2005, 09:13 PM	#18
Kramer Banned Join Date: Jan 2005	I am relatively new to Apple products. Could someone explain to me what the definition of the “Halo Effect” is? And I also am seen the in some post that mentioned “Freescale Processors” I thought Motorola made the G4 not Freescale?

Jan 21, 2005, 05:07 PM	#19
geoffism macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NYC	3 thoughts.... Yes, waiting on 10.3.8. Should be good. Anymore "holy Cow" thoughts on iPhoto? I heard it's good, but whatcha got? Maybe pats win, maybe not. I don't think so though. I'm not playing, so I have nothing to do with the outcome of the game. it's a great excuse to drink some beer on a sunday. Steve, steve, steve..... Bring it on tuesday. I want to fall out of my chair!! __________________ Did you know, new macs are coming NEXT TUESDAY!

Jan 21, 2005, 05:10 PM	#20
geoffism macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NYC	iPod I personally don't get the NFL on iPod. How many times do you actually record a game on TiVO to watch later? Once I know the result and see/read the highlights, I'm done. Is this a way to gather in the sports lunatics to Macism? Interesting visual... guy, painted all blue, with a iPod. I guess they wouldn't have to use the shadow effect on their commercialls in the future. have a great weekend everyone! __________________ Did you know, new macs are coming NEXT TUESDAY!

Jan 21, 2005, 11:38 AM	#22
geoffism macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NYC	Is it next tuesday yet? Yes... I am looking forward to next tuesday. 1) The aftermath of the mad rush to stores for the shuffle, mini, new softwared 2) The highly anticipated information update of the PB. __________________ Did you know, new macs are coming NEXT TUESDAY!

Jan 21, 2005, 11:33 AM	#23
centauratlas macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida	iSync I got my iWork and iLife today, installing now. So far so good. My big question for Tiger is when iSync will be using SyncML to enabling bluetooth syncing with a lot of new phones. Hopefully it will be soon. Anyone know?

Jan 21, 2005, 12:18 PM	#24
iGary macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Villa Strangiato	My iLife arrived this morning FedEx....at work...so I have to wait! __________________ Mac Pro Octophallus 2.8 \| 13" UMBP 2.26

Jan 21, 2005, 12:38 PM	#25
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	iLife 05 is enough good news all by itself Mine is coming TODAY--earlier than expected, even though I got the free shipping. Guess I got a free shipping upgrade from Apple--again! (Tangent: David Coursey just reviewed iLife 05 with a "C+" rating... but then when you read, he hasn't tried it! He looked at the Apple web page and said he didn't think there were many new features The Ken Burns Effect in iPhoto, new book sizes, and album subfolders are enough to justify $79 for me. Then throw in GarageBand 2 which is a BIG upgrade! Oh, yeah, and new versions of iMovie and iDVD, slicker and easier than ever. No new features??) __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

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