More to Come from Apple... Soon?

MacRumors · Jan 12, 2006, 01:53 AM

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Wired's Cult of Mac blog offers some uncharacteristic tidbits from a knowledgable friend who is only attributed as an "anonymous source".

This source claims that the Steve Jobs keynote that was delivered was not the actual keynote originally planned. As noted before, Steve Jobs prepares for weeks prior to the actual event.

Instead, the claim is that "some very, very cool stuff" was eliminated because of supply issues. The blame is laid on the Core Duo chips. When asked if the products were simply 12" and 17" MacBooks, the source claimed the unreleased products are "much cooler".

The reliability of this source is unknown so it should be taken with significant uncertainty. It is only posted on Page 1 due to prominence of the blog which will likely generate a significant amount of discussion.

iMacSE500 · Jan 12, 2006, 01:54 AM

The plasma tvs maybe?

applemacdude · Jan 12, 2006, 01:55 AM

i wouldnt doubt that apple has something coming in the next month or so to compliment the macbooks...

mad jew · Jan 12, 2006, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMacSE500

The plasma tvs maybe?

With Core Duo chips though?... Perhaps...

This rumour makes sense. It's slightly ironic (only slightly) that Steve is once again waiting for the CPU maker.

arn · Jan 12, 2006, 01:55 AM

Of note the author of this Blog is the Author of Cult of Mac and Cult of iPod books. for what it's worth...

arn

iMacSE500 · Jan 12, 2006, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad jew

With Core Duo chips though?... Perhaps...

After rereading it, my "plasma tv" post doesnt make any sense.

reglarecneps · Jan 12, 2006, 01:59 AM

I knew it, I knew it, Plasmas are definitely coming.
<crosses finger>

True about the wrong chips "problem", I still want the TV Though.

bhirt · Jan 12, 2006, 02:00 AM

So i think there is no way this is true. It's always some supplier that's at fault for something like this. If apple had some "cool" product, they would have announced it. Intel has never had supply issues like what's implied in this article.

Will_reed · Jan 12, 2006, 02:01 AM

Just as long as theres another stevenote Im happy

Josh396 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 AM

Can't wait to see if this turns out to be true. I'm sure I won't be in the market for whatever it is, but it will be interesting to see if Apple incorporates new Intel technology, especially this soon. I wonder what else Apple can think of.

Chip NoVaMac · Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 AM

Maybe 2006 is the year that Apple tries to one up Sony, and become the new consumer electronic giant over the next two years. The iPod has replaced the Walkman...

altair · Jan 12, 2006, 02:03 AM

I love the in depth description

it is teh m0re c00ler!!!

Bye Bye Baby · Jan 12, 2006, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhirt

So i think there is no way this is true. It's always some supplier that's at fault for something like this. If apple had some "cool" product, they would have announced it. Intel has never had supply issues like what's implied in this article.

The thing that convinces me is the observation about the keynote address. He went on forever about iLife and iWork that really was a lot of crap. I was dissappointed with the keynote. He gave the impression that he was plugging holes at the last minute. I am sure there is a lot more cool stuff to come. Otherwise Apple is in deep trouble. All the hype to have only two computers that really aren't much of a revolution- there needs to be more.

codycartoon · Jan 12, 2006, 02:04 AM

this is a nice time to own apple stock... too bad I only have 50 shares.

-cody

BlueRevolution · Jan 12, 2006, 02:05 AM

I still doubt the plasma TV theory. it's just not feasable to integrate a computer and TV since they have such different usable lifespans.

maybe an iBook... it could be considered big if it gets a new design.

maybe they update the Power Mac or Xserve... they could do quad proc across the line with the cost of the core duos. hell, with the power consumption of the things they could have 8x processors... no massive heat sinks.

or maybe they announce the MacBook Pro's battery life.

ChrisH3677 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will_reed

Just as long as theres another stevenote Im happy

You betcha! Remember Steve said: "Some of you we won't see again before then" (1st April). So obvisouly there's another smaller than MWSF stevenote planned - another red curtain "One more thing..." event maybe?

Peace · Jan 12, 2006, 02:12 AM

If that blog has any truth to it I wouldn't be thinking plasma tv..

From the blog :
"He also said that if he were me, he probably wouldn't order one of the new MacBook Pros."

discuss..

QCassidy352 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:13 AM

screw "much cooler;" just give me my 12" macbook pro!

Trowaman · Jan 12, 2006, 02:14 AM

Well, i did talk to a Fry's employee last monday. He said he has seen a new Shuffle. However, he said it wasn't that special, no screen. However it was a bit smaller.

Then again, the employee seemed to despise iPods. I notice a lot of Fry's employees peddling Creatives which they have displayed much better.

I still want my mac mini DVR, actually that seems to fit the description.

puckhead193 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:14 AM

its the 8 pound ipod with 10 inch screen

MacFan782040 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckhead193

its the 8 pound ipod with 10 inch screen

hahaha i was jsut gonan say the same thing

cjboffoli97 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:17 AM

Having just returned from CES where I saw everyone doing media centers, I have to think that Apple MUST be doing this too and sometime soon. But methinks they're smart to wait and devote the available Duo chips to the new iMacs and Macbooks. The latter is the eventual incarnation of the "Powerbook G5" that everyone was waiting for. The demand will be huge. I've already ordered mine and I currently own a perfectly good 15" Powerbook 1.67GHz.

PowerbookG31991 · Jan 12, 2006, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Website

"They can't get enough Core Duo (chips)," said my source.

Between the lawsuit between AMD and Intel, I'm sure they can get the chips by the truckload!

iEdd · Jan 12, 2006, 02:19 AM

If I hadn't ordered an iMac instead, I would be hoping for 12" macbook pros. I'd rather they came out at WWDC in June when *maybe* I'd have enough for one aswell..
I hope for plasmas if anything

sdf · Jan 12, 2006, 02:21 AM

I hope it's a return of Bob W.

Jan 12, 2006, 01:53 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More to Come from Apple... Soon? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Wired's Cult of Mac blog offers some uncharacteristic tidbits from a knowledgable friend who is only attributed as an "anonymous source". This source claims that the Steve Jobs keynote that was delivered was not the actual keynote originally planned. As noted before, Steve Jobs prepares for weeks prior to the actual event. Instead, the claim is that "some very, very cool stuff" was eliminated because of supply issues. The blame is laid on the Core Duo chips. When asked if the products were simply 12" and 17" MacBooks, the source claimed the unreleased products are "much cooler". The reliability of this source is unknown so it should be taken with significant uncertainty. It is only posted on Page 1 due to prominence of the blog which will likely generate a significant amount of discussion.

Jan 12, 2006, 01:54 AM	#2
iMacSE500 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mequon, WI	The plasma tvs maybe? __________________ iMac G5 17": 1.8GHz / 1.5 GB RAM / 10.5 / 160GB HD iPod Touch 16GB (2nd Gen)

Jan 12, 2006, 01:59 AM	#7
reglarecneps macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	Plasma! I knew it, I knew it, Plasmas are definitely coming. <crosses finger> True about the wrong chips "problem", I still want the TV Though.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:00 AM	#8
bhirt macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2004	I call BS So i think there is no way this is true. It's always some supplier that's at fault for something like this. If apple had some "cool" product, they would have announced it. Intel has never had supply issues like what's implied in this article.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 AM	#11
Chip NoVaMac macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Virginia	Maybe 2006 is the year that Apple tries to one up Sony, and become the new consumer electronic giant over the next two years. The iPod has replaced the Walkman... __________________ It is fast approaching the point where I don't want to elect anyone stupid enough to want the job. - Bombeck http://homepage.mac.com/jlenkiewicz/

Jan 12, 2006, 01:55 AM	#3
applemacdude Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Over The Rainbow	i wouldnt doubt that apple has something coming in the next month or so to compliment the macbooks...

Jan 12, 2006, 01:55 AM	#5
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	Of note the author of this Blog is the Author of Cult of Mac and Cult of iPod books. for what it's worth... arn

Jan 12, 2006, 02:01 AM	#9
Will_reed macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005	Just as long as theres another stevenote Im happy

Jan 12, 2006, 02:02 AM	#10
Josh396 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria/Chicago, IL	Can't wait to see if this turns out to be true. I'm sure I won't be in the market for whatever it is, but it will be interesting to see if Apple incorporates new Intel technology, especially this soon. I wonder what else Apple can think of.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:03 AM	#12
altair macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA	I love the in depth description it is teh m0re c00ler!!! __________________ "But then anyone who has been to any of the higher dimensions will know that they are a pretty nasty heathen lot up there who should just be smashed and done in, and would be, too, if anyone could work out a way of firing missiles at right angles to reality." - Hitchhikers Guide

Jan 12, 2006, 02:04 AM	#14
codycartoon macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2002	this is a nice time to own apple stock... too bad I only have 50 shares. -cody __________________ visit my website: www.CodyB.com My Macs: Powermac G4 867; 15 inch Apple Studio; 600 Mhz iBook; 15 GB iPod; 60 GB White iPod Video

Jan 12, 2006, 02:05 AM	#15
BlueRevolution macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ailleurs	I still doubt the plasma TV theory. it's just not feasable to integrate a computer and TV since they have such different usable lifespans. maybe an iBook... it could be considered big if it gets a new design. maybe they update the Power Mac or Xserve... they could do quad proc across the line with the cost of the core duos. hell, with the power consumption of the things they could have 8x processors... no massive heat sinks. or maybe they announce the MacBook Pro's battery life. __________________ "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal a loaf of bread." —Anatole France

Jan 12, 2006, 02:12 AM	#17
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	If that blog has any truth to it I wouldn't be thinking plasma tv.. From the blog : "He also said that if he were me, he probably wouldn't order one of the new MacBook Pros." discuss..

Jan 12, 2006, 02:13 AM	#18
QCassidy352 Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA	screw "much cooler;" just give me my 12" macbook pro! __________________ "If Jesus Himself came back to earth and turned water to wine, half of MacRumors would say 'meh, this is red. I wanted white.'"

Jan 12, 2006, 02:14 AM	#19
Trowaman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CD: TX-22	Well, i did talk to a Fry's employee last monday. He said he has seen a new Shuffle. However, he said it wasn't that special, no screen. However it was a bit smaller. Then again, the employee seemed to despise iPods. I notice a lot of Fry's employees peddling Creatives which they have displayed much better. I still want my mac mini DVR, actually that seems to fit the description.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:14 AM	#20
puckhead193 macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY	its the 8 pound ipod with 10 inch screen __________________ 20" iMac C2D - 2.33GHz, 3 GB ram, ATI X1600 256 MB VRAM 15" pb 1.5 GHZ Rev. C 30 gig ipod 3rd gen, 60 gig 5g ipod ~ white, silver 2GB nano, 64 gig iPod Touch

Jan 12, 2006, 02:17 AM	#22
cjboffoli97 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005	Must be a media center Having just returned from CES where I saw everyone doing media centers, I have to think that Apple MUST be doing this too and sometime soon. But methinks they're smart to wait and devote the available Duo chips to the new iMacs and Macbooks. The latter is the eventual incarnation of the "Powerbook G5" that everyone was waiting for. The demand will be huge. I've already ordered mine and I currently own a perfectly good 15" Powerbook 1.67GHz.

Jan 12, 2006, 02:19 AM	#24
iEdd macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia	If I hadn't ordered an iMac instead, I would be hoping for 12" macbook pros. I'd rather they came out at WWDC in June when maybe I'd have enough for one aswell.. I hope for plasmas if anything

Jan 12, 2006, 02:21 AM	#25
sdf macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004	I hope it's a return of Bob W.

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