Online Apple store is down ...

neut · Mar 13, 2005, 02:52 AM

Online Apple store is down ... it's 12:50pm MST.

Is anything expected to be released today?

peace | neut

hob · Mar 13, 2005, 02:55 AM

Damn, you're a minute faster than me!!

It couldn't be panther could it?! Or the long-awaited PowerMac update... if it is... I'm buying some stuff!!

neut · Mar 13, 2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hob

Damn, you're a minute faster than me!!

i waited a bit to see if this was being posted elsewhere ... wasn't sure how widespread it was. guess worldwide sites are down.

now i have to stay up ... what could it be?

peace | neut

hob · Mar 13, 2005, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by neut

i waited a bit to see if this was being posted elsewhere ... wasn't sure how widespread it was. guess worldwide sites are down.

now i have to stay up ... what could it be?

peace | neut

I also have to stay up... though it's 8am, which kinda helps... on the other hand, I've not slept yet...

What indeed could it be?

If it's a Power Mac update, I'll admit I've slipped into the Twilight Zone where everything I want to happen magically happens....!

neut · Mar 13, 2005, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hob

What indeed could it be?

possibly the eMac update or the memory boost to the power macs.

unsure though ...

peace | neut

Nickygoat · Mar 13, 2005, 03:05 AM

Not wishing to be depressing but it probably is regular maintenance. Not too many people online at 8am Sunday morning (in the UK). And who releases new products on a Sunday?

hob · Mar 13, 2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by neut

possibly the eMac update or the memory boost to the power macs.

unsure though ...

peace | neut

Oh yeah the new eMacs/iMacs - I've never known them do something on a sunday morning though....A VERY odd time to be doing stuff!!

Lacero · Mar 13, 2005, 03:06 AM

Received this message trying to visit the US Apple Store.

Code:

Your browser sent a message this server could not understand.

neut · Mar 13, 2005, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickygoat

Not wishing to be depressing but it probably is regular maintenance. Not too many people online at 8am Sunday morning (in the UK). And who releases new products on a Sunday?

possible ... not as exciting as a product release though.

i should be in bed; need to get up early ... can't sleep now.

peace | neut

hob · Mar 13, 2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickygoat

Not wishing to be depressing but it probably is regular maintenance. Not too many people online at 8am Sunday morning (in the UK). And who releases new products on a Sunday?

And why indeed are we awake at this hour?! Can't sleep either now...

mad jew · 03:13 AM

My girlfriend claims I actually squealed when I read this!

BTW The Australian store's down too.

neut · Mar 13, 2005, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mad jew

My girlfriend claims I actually squealed when I read this!

BTW The Australian store's down too.

woo-hoo!

would they really pull down every store to do maintenance?

peace | neut

jamdr · Mar 13, 2005, 03:16 AM

It says it will be back within the hour and I don't think Apple would release something on Sunday night (west coast time). So I think this is just maintenance. I wouldn't get too excited.

Platform · Mar 13, 2005, 03:21 AM

This is looking good

Hope that there will be some nice updates

new iMac's, PowerMac's or even Tiger

I hope that it is one of those and not just the 512MB RAM accross the board. But if the PM's or the iMac's will be updated they have to get 512MB RAM as standard

hob · 03:25 AM

Shall we play "Who can guess the update"?

I guess new iMacs/eMacs and Power Macs all with 512MB RAM, and Tiger in less than a month...?

Platform · Mar 13, 2005, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hob

Shall we play "Who can guess the update"?

I guess new iMacs/eMacs and Power Macs all with 512MB RAM, and Tiger in less than a month...?

I predict just what you said now

killuminati · Mar 13, 2005, 03:33 AM

I don't think that its any kind of updates. Usually when apple releases a new product and updates the site, the site isn't down during the keynote

They don't actually have to close down the site while their doing it. All of the new pages just replace the old ones.

MoparShaha · Mar 13, 2005, 03:36 AM

I doubt it's just maintenance if all the worldwide sites are down. I'm going to predict pre-orders for Tiger, with a slight chance of eMac and iMac updates.

Platform · Mar 13, 2005, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by killuminati

I don't think that its any kind of updates. Usually when apple releases a new product and updates the site, the site isn't down during the keynote

They don't actually have to close down the site while their doing it. All of the new pages just replace the old ones.

Well all the updates that I know of has come after the apple store has been down.

mad jew · Mar 13, 2005, 03:43 AM

Has anyone ever tried to call one of the numbers on the page that comes up when the store's down? Maybe the telesales team can tell us what's happening? I'm not near a phone, otherwise I'd try.

mvc · Mar 13, 2005, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killuminati

I don't think that its any kind of updates. Usually when apple releases a new product and updates the site, the site isn't down during the keynote

They don't actually have to close down the site while their doing it. All of the new pages just replace the old ones.

Not true, I can remember seeing this temp page several times before major changes

hob · 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mvc

Not true, I can remember seeing this temp page several times before major changes

Yeah, it's safe to say this page always comes up before an update...

James Craner · Mar 13, 2005, 03:57 AM

It is only down for maintenance - Apple usually do over the weekend at the night US time, I expect that it is preparation for Tiger that is due to be announced at the beginning of April - well if thinksecret is right anyway.

mad jew · Mar 13, 2005, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Craner

It is only down for maintenance - Apple usually do over the weekend at the night US time, I expect that it is preparation for Tiger that is due to be announced at the beginning of April - well if thinksecret is right anyway.

I really hope you're wrong but I've got this sinking feeling that you're not.

Unless Steve is surprising us with 3GHz machines so that we're all more forgiving in June.

le_coc · Mar 13, 2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by James Craner

It is only down for maintenance - Apple usually do over the weekend at the night US time, I expect that it is preparation for Tiger that is due to be announced at the beginning of April - well if thinksecret is right anyway.

you know for sure? cause my feeling agrees with you, but I hope not....
I hope updated products.....

Mar 13, 2005, 02:52 AM	#1
neut macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: here (for now)	Online Apple store is down ... Online Apple store is down ... it's 12:50pm MST. Is anything expected to be released today? peace \| neut __________________ jdubart Eleven11 organech Uncle Bud

Mar 13, 2005, 02:55 AM	#2
hob macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK	Damn, you're a minute faster than me!! It couldn't be panther could it?! Or the long-awaited PowerMac update... if it is... I'm buying some stuff!! __________________ see robmac.net for my work

Mar 13, 2005, 03:06 AM	#8
Lacero macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2005	Received this message trying to visit the US Apple Store. Code: Your browser sent a message this server could not understand.

Mar 13, 2005, 03:11 AM	#11
mad jew Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia	My girlfriend claims I actually squealed when I read this! BTW The Australian store's down too. __________________ Some things are better mad... Last edited by mad jew : Mar 13, 2005 at 03:13 AM. Reason: Pressed quote instead of reply ::slaps head:: too much excitement!

Mar 13, 2005, 03:21 AM	#14
Platform macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2004	This is looking good Hope that there will be some nice updates new iMac's, PowerMac's or even Tiger I hope that it is one of those and not just the 512MB RAM accross the board. But if the PM's or the iMac's will be updated they have to get 512MB RAM as standard __________________ Aluminium Macbook \| 20" iMac G5 (iSight)

Mar 13, 2005, 03:05 AM	#6
Nickygoat macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Not wishing to be depressing but it probably is regular maintenance. Not too many people online at 8am Sunday morning (in the UK). And who releases new products on a Sunday?

Mar 13, 2005, 03:16 AM	#13
jamdr macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bay Area	It says it will be back within the hour and I don't think Apple would release something on Sunday night (west coast time). So I think this is just maintenance. I wouldn't get too excited.

Mar 13, 2005, 03:23 AM	#15
hob macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK	Shall we play "Who can guess the update"? I guess new iMacs/eMacs and Power Macs all with 512MB RAM, and Tiger in less than a month...? __________________ see robmac.net for my work Last edited by hob : Mar 13, 2005 at 03:25 AM.

Mar 13, 2005, 03:33 AM	#17
killuminati macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2004	I don't think that its any kind of updates. Usually when apple releases a new product and updates the site, the site isn't down during the keynote They don't actually have to close down the site while their doing it. All of the new pages just replace the old ones. __________________ Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

Mar 13, 2005, 03:36 AM	#18
MoparShaha macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco	I doubt it's just maintenance if all the worldwide sites are down. I'm going to predict pre-orders for Tiger, with a slight chance of eMac and iMac updates. __________________ MacBook Pro C2D 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB HD 5G iPod 30GB White BenQ 24" LCD

Mar 13, 2005, 03:43 AM	#20
mad jew Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia	Has anyone ever tried to call one of the numbers on the page that comes up when the store's down? Maybe the telesales team can tell us what's happening? I'm not near a phone, otherwise I'd try. __________________ Some things are better mad...

Mar 13, 2005, 03:57 AM	#23
James Craner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, UK	It is only down for maintenance - Apple usually do over the weekend at the night US time, I expect that it is preparation for Tiger that is due to be announced at the beginning of April - well if thinksecret is right anyway.

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