Two New iPods, Four New Mac Configurations

MacRumors · Oct 10, 2005, 01:03 PM

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Filling in more details of the October 12th announcement, ThinkSecret reports that two new iPods will be introduced on October 12th.

The new two iPod models will reportedly replace the current $299 and $399 models and be sold at the same price. The iPods are expected to be bumped to 40GB and 80GB capacities with slightly smaller form factors and offer two different colors (Black and White).

ThinkSecret also notes that "at least four new Mac configurations" will be released on Wednesday, but no further details are available.

berkleeboy210 · 03:07 PM

It's gunna be more than this........... no doubt about it...............

stridey · Oct 10, 2005, 01:06 PM

Christ, the invitations said "One more thing," not six more things!

Dunepilot · Oct 10, 2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

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Filling in more details of the October 12th announcement, ThinkSecret reports that two new iPods will be introduced on October 12th.

The new two iPod models will reportedly replace the current $299 and $399 models and be sold at the same price. The iPods are expected to be bumped to 40GB and 80GB capacities with slightly smaller form factors and offer two different colors (Black and White).

ThinkSecret also notes that "at least four new Mac configurations" will be released on Wednesday, but no further details are available.

Does the use of this word 'configurations' in relation to the Macs seem interesting to anyone else? Sounds a bit like there may be really minor speed bumps like those appearing on the Mac Minis.

wrldwzrd89 · Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM

This is good news...I'm more interested in finding out what the new Macs are than the new iPods, though.

I'm beginning to wonder if Apple is changing their marketing strategy to make some of the complainers happy - if they are it seems to be working so far.

igetbanned · Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM

'reliable sources'

I guess we'll find out just how reliable.

Two days, and on the 13th SOCOM 3 comes out!!!!

This might be the BEST WEEK EVER!

KindredMAC · Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM

I'm surprised that many.... what would they be?
PowerMac?
PowerBook?
Mac Mini?
iMac G5?

I was banking on the PowerMac and the PowerBook, but the more I think of it, the iMac G5 hasn't seen any real upgrades since it debuted.... as well as the Mac Mini.

Peace · Oct 10, 2005, 01:09 PM

I can see jobs on stage showing the new iPods and Mac configurations..
Then.....One More Thing....

snkTab · Oct 10, 2005, 01:09 PM

Oh great, no Airport Extreme update. What is Apple doing? Sleeping?

hayesk · Oct 10, 2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunepilot

Does the use of this word 'configurations' in relation to the Macs seem interesting to anyone else? Sounds a bit like there may be really minor speed bumps like those appearing on the Mac Minis.

What else would you expect? Dual Dual Core G5s? That'd be just silly.

MacFan782040 · Oct 10, 2005, 01:12 PM

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I was banking on the PowerMac and the PowerBook, but the more I think of it, the iMac G5 hasn't seen any real upgrades since it debuted.... as well as the Mac Mini.

The iMacs were reciently updated, kinda. It's a good deal. Plus, I just bought a new 20" iMac, so they better not upgrade them

hayesk · Oct 10, 2005, 01:12 PM

Ahh... the backpedalling at ThinkSecret begins. First it's new iPods, then it's only PowerMacs. Well, they might be wrong, so why not predict everything? Then they're bound to be right.

five04 · Oct 10, 2005, 01:12 PM

this week will really hurt my credit card.

AoWolf · Oct 10, 2005, 01:13 PM

I wonder what this means for the U2 iPod? Honestly though its the new macs that interest me.

crispoe · Oct 10, 2005, 01:13 PM

Never have seen Steve announce 6 new things after he tells the audience "one more thing" at the end of his keynotes, nevermind making it the tagline for the whole event. We will see on the 12th. To call a whole event for an 80 gig ipod seems a bit much.

Zaren · Oct 10, 2005, 01:14 PM

Here's hoping there's an iPod refresh... and that it happens quickly. I made my referral quota on a freeipod site, and they're confirming my referrals. If I'm super lucky, they'll change to the new models before they complete my confirmations

Mac_Freak · Oct 10, 2005, 01:14 PM

5G iPods

in black and white so the U2 iPod is going to be dropped, am I right?

But what about the Pro line?

lilstewart · Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM

Hopefully an update to the iMacs. I'm in the market for one

texasmafia · Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM

I have no trust in Thinksecret anymore. They don't have any better info than the other rumor sites since the lawsuit. They keep saying their info is so reliable but then they get info from someone else so they change their prediction. I think they are just like all the other rumor sites, only its harder to trust Thinksecret anymore.

jtquick2001 · Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM

Do you honestly think that a color change and 10 gig hard drive bumb is worthy of an event separate event from the media event? I mean come on, you invited the press for this stuff and thats all you are going to announce? and no consumer cares about a powermac speed bump. This is going to be bigger then thinksecret's rumor. Count on it.

Brian Hickman · Oct 10, 2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hayesk

Ahh... the backpedalling at ThinkSecret begins. First it's new iPods, then it's only PowerMacs. Well, they might be wrong, so why not predict everything? Then they're bound to be right.

TS originally stated that there would be computer updates at the event. They later added that they had new information about iPod updates (non-video). I don't see any backpedalling. They reported the information as they received it.

I wonder if the four updates are four different lines, or just four new configurations of PowerMac (dual core).

Hickman

kugino · Oct 10, 2005, 01:18 PM

there will be updates, upgrades, speed bumps, etc. but they cannot be the reason for the special event. something major or semi-major will occur to warrant the "one more thing"...

aricher · Oct 10, 2005, 01:18 PM

Put me down for an 80 GB black iPod and my office down for 2 new PowerMacs.

spade · Oct 10, 2005, 01:19 PM

Well, we pretty much now know what's going to happen before the... one more thing. But we still have no idea what that is.

pdpfilms · Oct 10, 2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jtquick2001

Do you honestly think that a color change and 10 gig hard drive bumb is worthy of an event separate event from the media event? I mean come on, you invited the press for this stuff and thats all you are going to announce? and no consumer cares about a powermac speed bump. This is going to be bigger then thinksecret's rumor. Count on it.

Bigger than six upgrades? I bet it will be the release of one new product with maybe one or two product enhancements... but as previously stated, steve has never pulled out six new products during a "One More Thing"er. I think it's going to be new PBooks and updated ipods.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:03 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Two New iPods, Four New Mac Configurations http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Filling in more details of the October 12th announcement, ThinkSecret reports that two new iPods will be introduced on October 12th. The new two iPod models will reportedly replace the current $299 and $399 models and be sold at the same price. The iPods are expected to be bumped to 40GB and 80GB capacities with slightly smaller form factors and offer two different colors (Black and White). ThinkSecret also notes that "at least four new Mac configurations" will be released on Wednesday, but no further details are available.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:05 PM	#2
berkleeboy210 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts	It's gunna be more than this........... no doubt about it............... __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Pro 2.2ghz Netbook: Dell Mini 10v Phone: Palm Pre Music: awaiting iPod Touch 3rd Gen Last edited by Doctor Q : Oct 10, 2005 at 03:07 PM.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:06 PM	#3
stridey macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts, Connecticut	Christ, the invitations said "One more thing," not six more things! __________________ "Can't help it, I'm a born lever puller." Stridey: Macs, Music, Politics, and College. iBook G4 1.33Ghz, 1.2GB RAM, 60GB HD, 10.4.6

Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM	#5
wrldwzrd89 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Solon, OH	This is good news...I'm more interested in finding out what the new Macs are than the new iPods, though. I'm beginning to wonder if Apple is changing their marketing strategy to make some of the complainers happy - if they are it seems to be working so far. __________________ Proud iMac and iPod touch owner Successfully upgraded iMac to 1TB HDD

Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM	#6
igetbanned Banned Join Date: Oct 2005	We shall see 'reliable sources' I guess we'll find out just how reliable. Two days, and on the 13th SOCOM 3 comes out!!!! This might be the BEST WEEK EVER!

Oct 10, 2005, 01:08 PM	#7
KindredMAC macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003	4 Mac configs???? I'm surprised that many.... what would they be? PowerMac? PowerBook? Mac Mini? iMac G5? I was banking on the PowerMac and the PowerBook, but the more I think of it, the iMac G5 hasn't seen any real upgrades since it debuted.... as well as the Mac Mini.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:09 PM	#8
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	I can see jobs on stage showing the new iPods and Mac configurations.. Then.....One More Thing....

Oct 10, 2005, 01:09 PM	#9
snkTab macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Oh great, no Airport Extreme update. What is Apple doing? Sleeping?

Oct 10, 2005, 01:12 PM	#12
hayesk macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2003	Ahh... the backpedalling at ThinkSecret begins. First it's new iPods, then it's only PowerMacs. Well, they might be wrong, so why not predict everything? Then they're bound to be right.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:12 PM	#13
five04 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina	this week will really hurt my credit card.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:13 PM	#14
AoWolf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Daytona Beach	I wonder what this means for the U2 iPod? Honestly though its the new macs that interest me. __________________ I do not exist 1.6 Ghz. MacBook Air

Oct 10, 2005, 01:13 PM	#15
crispoe macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005	One more thing... Never have seen Steve announce 6 new things after he tells the audience "one more thing" at the end of his keynotes, nevermind making it the tagline for the whole event. We will see on the 12th. To call a whole event for an 80 gig ipod seems a bit much.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:14 PM	#16
Zaren macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2000	Timing Here's hoping there's an iPod refresh... and that it happens quickly. I made my referral quota on a freeipod site, and they're confirming my referrals. If I'm super lucky, they'll change to the new models before they complete my confirmations __________________ Join the University of Mars! Classes start soon!

Oct 10, 2005, 01:14 PM	#17
Mac_Freak macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queens, New York	5G iPods in black and white so the U2 iPod is going to be dropped, am I right? But what about the Pro line? __________________ 15.4" Unibody MBP 2.53GHz, 320/7200 17" PB G4 1.33Ghz, Rev. B, ATI MR 9600 64MB, 1GB, BT, AP, 80GB HD, [ For Sale ]

Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM	#18
lilstewart macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois	Hopefully an update to the iMacs. I'm in the market for one __________________ macbookpro 17" unibody antiglare Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? St. Gerard Majella

Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM	#19
texasmafia macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas	Can't trust Thinksecret I have no trust in Thinksecret anymore. They don't have any better info than the other rumor sites since the lawsuit. They keep saying their info is so reliable but then they get info from someone else so they change their prediction. I think they are just like all the other rumor sites, only its harder to trust Thinksecret anymore.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:15 PM	#20
jtquick2001 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2004	"One more thing" worthy Do you honestly think that a color change and 10 gig hard drive bumb is worthy of an event separate event from the media event? I mean come on, you invited the press for this stuff and thats all you are going to announce? and no consumer cares about a powermac speed bump. This is going to be bigger then thinksecret's rumor. Count on it.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:18 PM	#22
kugino macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003	there will be updates, upgrades, speed bumps, etc. but they cannot be the reason for the special event. something major or semi-major will occur to warrant the "one more thing"... __________________ 2.4GHz MBP 32GB white iPhone 3GS first-gen 20" intel iMac Air Extreme, Air Express, Al BT keyboard

Oct 10, 2005, 01:18 PM	#23
aricher macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chi-il	Put me down for an 80 GB black iPod and my office down for 2 new PowerMacs.

Oct 10, 2005, 01:19 PM	#24
spade macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bear Flag Republic	Well, we pretty much now know what's going to happen before the... one more thing. But we still have no idea what that is.

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