Countdown to Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) 2006

MacRumors · Jan 9, 2006, 03:33 PM

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The rumors and speculation continue to build pre-Macworld with a flurry of articles about what Apple could introduce tomorrow.

Our own rumor roundup summarizes the major rumors to date. Since its publication, of course, the Mac Plasma rumor has since emerged, sparking a heated discussion. Jason O'Grady is standing by this rumor as well as adding claims of Front Row 2.0, and a 2.8GHz Mac mini.

MacRumors will provide live coverage of the MacWorld keynote at http://www.macrumors.com which also displays a minute-by-minute countdown until the event.

Stay tuned for any last minute revelations.

Lacero · Jan 9, 2006, 03:35 PM

I'm very itchy!

Come soon MWSF! I hope the convenience store clerk is right!

liketom · Jan 9, 2006, 03:36 PM

credit card ready and waiting for the apple store to come back online tuesday !

reflex · Jan 9, 2006, 03:37 PM

2.8GHz dual core Yonah in the mini? Yeah right

mduser63 · Jan 9, 2006, 03:37 PM

I have class tomorrow during the keynote. I've already decided that I'm ditching class to follow the live coverage, as it's in one of the few classrooms that still doesn't have WiFi.

I think it's pretty certain that there won't be a 2.8 GHz Yonah based mini, as Yonah doesn't go up that high. I wouldn't be surprised to see something closer to 1.6 GHz.

RichP · Jan 9, 2006, 03:39 PM

Things to do tomorrow morning:

Reset DSL Modem
Reset WiFi
Boot G5
On 20" #1 ACD - Macrumors.com
On 20" #2 ACD - Store.Apple.com
On Desk: Amex Card

Yebot · Jan 9, 2006, 03:41 PM

New iBooks next Tuesday.

TVGenius · Jan 9, 2006, 03:42 PM

Plasma... too fragile, too heavy, LOW resolution... and what market is clamoring for this? Bad idea... Plasma is going to quickly go the way of the dodo. Why pay $2000+ for a monitor with a native resolution no better than SVGA and is extremely susceptible to burn-in?

GottaHaveMac · Jan 9, 2006, 03:42 PM

Yes... my credit card is waiting & willing

digitalbiker · Jan 9, 2006, 03:43 PM

Somehow I just can't feel good about this years MacWorld in SF.

I feel like a Bronco fan after the 1999 Superbowl waving goodbye to John Elway and realizing that Brian Griese was going to be the future.

My intellect knows I have to say goodbye to the great old guy to make way for budding future stars but my heart is telling me this has got to be a mistake.

This is how I feel about the switch from PPC to x86. Is this really the best future for Apple, I guess we will find out because we won't be able to look back after tomorrow!

ImAlwaysRight · Jan 9, 2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reflex

2.8GHz dual core Yonah in the mini? Yeah right

I second that. Plus Yonah is only at 1.5 - 2.1GHz right now, I thought. Well, one can dream. No wonder folks are so let down after these shows.

Peace · Jan 9, 2006, 03:44 PM

Hey Now!! Where's the minute-by-minute countdown at ?

ipacmm · Jan 9, 2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liketom

credit card ready and waiting for the apple store to come back online tuesday !

same with me, I can't wait...

AlmostThere · Jan 9, 2006, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reflex

2.8GHz dual core Yonah in the mini? Yeah right

He forgot the $250 price tag.

dr_lha · Jan 9, 2006, 03:46 PM

The only way the Mac Mini is going to be 2.8Ghz is if they market a Dual 1.4Ghz as 2x1.4 = 2.8Ghz.

It would be nice though, to have a Mac Mini with similar processor specs to a Dual G5!

Stridder44 · 09:31 PM

http://rgbdream.com/library/photos/powerbook50top.jpg

Stand. and. deliver.

Stella · Jan 9, 2006, 03:50 PM

> 2.8GHz dual-core Yonah processor.

Bull.

This would outclass PowerMacs.

MWSF will be very interesting, I feel.

Don't get your hopes up, you'll be disappointed. Certinely do not fall for all the hype, either.

Doctor Q · Jan 9, 2006, 03:50 PM

I'm ready. I'm not in need of a new Mac yet (not that I'd turn one away if it jumped into my car), but I'll consider an immediate purchase of iLife '06, an Apple web design application, or other new software they announce.

Stinkythe1 · Jan 9, 2006, 03:50 PM

Bluetooth Mighty Mouse!!!!

shadowmoses · Jan 9, 2006, 03:51 PM

This is gonna be really cool, im sure we will see some sweet ****, unfortunatly for me i wont be buying anything as i am short on cash and i dont need anything...

So basically im watching just for Kicks,

SHadow

Peace · Jan 9, 2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stella

> 2.8GHz dual-core Yonah processor.

Bull.

This would outclass PowerMacs.

MWSF will be very interesting, I feel.

Don't get your hopes up, you'll be disappointed. Certinely do not fall for all the hype, either.

There HAS to be a time during this transition that the current Powerbook AND current Powermac get surpassed in power..

It's the law of transitions..subchapter 43 page 124 paragraph 14b.

2nyRiggz · Jan 9, 2006, 03:52 PM

Bring it on! oh my it feels like christmas up in here...yea!!

Bless

twoodcc · Jan 9, 2006, 03:53 PM

i can't wait either. if they do release a dual-core mac mini, i'm going to buy it.

Xephian · Jan 9, 2006, 03:53 PM

I want to see new iPods.

Stella · Jan 9, 2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

There HAS to be a time during this transition that the current Powerbook AND current Powermac get surpassed in power..

It's the law of transitions..subchapter 43 page 124 paragraph 14b.

Agreed, it would be very easy to outclass PowerBooks.

It wouldn't do Apple much good to outclass the PowerMacs so swiftly .

Jan 9, 2006, 03:36 PM	#3
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	credit card ready and waiting for the apple store to come back online tuesday ! __________________ 18,000 miles is a long way

Jan 9, 2006, 03:37 PM	#5
mduser63 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Salt Lake City, UT	I have class tomorrow during the keynote. I've already decided that I'm ditching class to follow the live coverage, as it's in one of the few classrooms that still doesn't have WiFi. I think it's pretty certain that there won't be a 2.8 GHz Yonah based mini, as Yonah doesn't go up that high. I wouldn't be surprised to see something closer to 1.6 GHz. __________________ 20" 2.0 GHz iMac Core Duo, 1.5 GB RAM 12" 1.33 GHz Superdrive PowerBook G4, 768 MB RAM 2.0 GHz Black Core 2 Duo MacBook, 1 GB RAM

Jan 9, 2006, 03:41 PM	#7
Yebot macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central PA	New iBooks next Tuesday. __________________ Grabastic Pieces

Jan 9, 2006, 03:42 PM	#9
GottaHaveMac macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005	Can't Wait!!! Yes... my credit card is waiting & willing

Jan 9, 2006, 03:43 PM	#10
digitalbiker macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Road	End of an era Somehow I just can't feel good about this years MacWorld in SF. I feel like a Bronco fan after the 1999 Superbowl waving goodbye to John Elway and realizing that Brian Griese was going to be the future. My intellect knows I have to say goodbye to the great old guy to make way for budding future stars but my heart is telling me this has got to be a mistake. This is how I feel about the switch from PPC to x86. Is this really the best future for Apple, I guess we will find out because we won't be able to look back after tomorrow! __________________ It's a shame that 99.9999 % of all lawyers give the others such a bad name. (Universal Truths, I)

Jan 9, 2006, 03:33 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Countdown to Macworld San Francisco (MWSF) 2006 http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif The rumors and speculation continue to build pre-Macworld with a flurry of articles about what Apple could introduce tomorrow. Our own rumor roundup summarizes the major rumors to date. Since its publication, of course, the Mac Plasma rumor has since emerged, sparking a heated discussion. Jason O'Grady is standing by this rumor as well as adding claims of Front Row 2.0, and a 2.8GHz Mac mini. MacRumors will provide live coverage of the MacWorld keynote at http://www.macrumors.com which also displays a minute-by-minute countdown until the event. Stay tuned for any last minute revelations.

Jan 9, 2006, 03:35 PM	#2
Lacero macrumors 601 Join Date: Jan 2005	I'm very itchy! Come soon MWSF! I hope the convenience store clerk is right!

Jan 9, 2006, 03:37 PM	#4
reflex macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2002	2.8GHz dual core Yonah in the mini? Yeah right

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RichP macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Motor City	Things to do tomorrow morning: Reset DSL Modem Reset WiFi Boot G5 On 20" #1 ACD - Macrumors.com On 20" #2 ACD - Store.Apple.com On Desk: Amex Card

Jan 9, 2006, 03:42 PM	#8
TVGenius macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2003	Plasma... too fragile, too heavy, LOW resolution... and what market is clamoring for this? Bad idea... Plasma is going to quickly go the way of the dodo. Why pay $2000+ for a monitor with a native resolution no better than SVGA and is extremely susceptible to burn-in?

Jan 9, 2006, 03:44 PM	#12
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	Hey Now!! Where's the minute-by-minute countdown at ?

Jan 9, 2006, 03:46 PM	#15
dr_lha macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003	The only way the Mac Mini is going to be 2.8Ghz is if they market a Dual 1.4Ghz as 2x1.4 = 2.8Ghz. It would be nice though, to have a Mac Mini with similar processor specs to a Dual G5! __________________ Me: 1Ghz 12" PB and Mac mini Intel Core Solo 1.5Ghz, The Wife: 1.86Ghz CD MacBook, Me@Work: 2.66Ghz Mac Pro and a 2.33Ghz C2D 15" Mac Book Pro

Jan 9, 2006, 03:47 PM	#16
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Jan 9, 2006, 03:50 PM	#17
Stella macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	> 2.8GHz dual-core Yonah processor. Bull. This would outclass PowerMacs. MWSF will be very interesting, I feel. Don't get your hopes up, you'll be disappointed. Certinely do not fall for all the hype, either. __________________ iPhone: The cell phone for communists and censorship

Jan 9, 2006, 03:50 PM	#18
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	I'm ready. I'm not in need of a new Mac yet (not that I'd turn one away if it jumped into my car), but I'll consider an immediate purchase of iLife '06, an Apple web design application, or other new software they announce. __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

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Stinkythe1 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississippi	Bluetooth Mighty Mouse!!!! __________________ 17" MacBook Pro 2.5 GHz 4 GB RAM hi-res screen http://www.brianfarris.net

Jan 9, 2006, 03:51 PM	#20
shadowmoses macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2005	This is gonna be really cool, im sure we will see some sweet ****, unfortunatly for me i wont be buying anything as i am short on cash and i dont need anything... So basically im watching just for Kicks, SHadow __________________ UniBody MacBook Pro iPhone 3G Zen to Fitness

Jan 9, 2006, 03:52 PM	#22
2nyRiggz macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Thank you Jah...I'm so Blessed	Bring it on! oh my it feels like christmas up in here...yea!! Bless __________________ I take everything to Jah in prayer 2ny, do something righteous with your life..

Jan 9, 2006, 03:53 PM	#23
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	i can't wait either. if they do release a dual-core mac mini, i'm going to buy it.

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Xephian macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States	I want to see new iPods.

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