No Media Event around April 1st?

MacRumors · 05:13 PM

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UBS analysts claim that Apple will not likely be holding a special event for its 30th anniversary.

Despite expectations that Apple will be releasing new hardware soon, another media event is not expected.

UBS analysts do predict new Intel-based iBooks and a larger MacBook Pro in the "June quarter" and new iPods (including video iPods) by the fall.

This is contrary to previous claims that Apple would hold such an event.

bcsmith · Mar 21, 2006, 04:48 PM

Seems to make sense seeing that the First is a Saturday. I think that I'll join the chorus of people saying that either Tuesday would be more likely...

Skull21 · Mar 21, 2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bcsmith

Seems to make sense seeing that the First is a Saturday. I think that I'll join the chorus of people saying that either Tuesday would be more likely...

Hopefully Tuesday

Proud Liberal · Mar 22, 2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bcsmith

Seems to make sense seeing that the First is a Saturday. I think that I'll join the chorus of people saying that either Tuesday would be more likely...

The article says "no media event for the 30th Anniversary." To me that implies no event at all, including April 1st, the Tuesday before and the Tuesday after. I suspect, with all the talk of the 60GB 5G being put on the "at risk" list that we'll see a mid-cycle upgrade to 80GB for the 5G, but no event to announce it (similar to the upgrade to the 4G line to go from B/W to color). As with the 4G & 5G announcements, in October we'll see the iPod video (6G?)...just my 2 cents of course!

reyesmac · Mar 21, 2006, 07:19 PM

Except for classic Apple has gotten rid of everything that used to be Mac. NeXt really took over. Steve might not want to wast time with a past he wasn't a full part of. I think they should release some sort of documentary about apples 30 years on iTunes. Something.

Esben · Mar 21, 2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reyesmac

Except for classic Apple has gotten rid of everything that used to be Mac. NeXt really took over. Steve might not want to wast time with a past he wasn't a full part of. I think they should release some sort of documentary about apples 30 years on iTunes. Something.

Maybe Steve is just gonna post his iMix on iTunes so we can se what he's listening to

SeaFox · Mar 21, 2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

UBS analysts do predict new Intel-based iBooks and a larger MacBook Pro in the "June quarter" and new iPods (including video iPods) by the fall.

Call me observant, but the quarter June occurs in is the second quarter. Which happens to be the same quarter April 1st (Apple's 30th Aniversary) occurs in.

So no matter what happens on April 1st (or 4th?) UBS comes out correct.

xnu · Mar 21, 2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaFox

Call me observant, but the quarter June occurs in is the second quarter. Which happens to be the same quarter April 1st (Apple's 30th Aniversary) occurs in.

So no matter what happens on April 1st (or 4th?) UBS comes out correct.

Great observation, something could occur at any point between April and June. I think the 20th aniversery Mac was released on March 20th, so the April first may not be worth agonizing over. It could be April 15th or 30th. Lets just hope they start rolling things out soon....

eXan · Mar 21, 2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

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UBS analysts claim that Apple will not likely be holding a special event for its 30th anniversary.

Despite expectations that Apple will be releasing new hardware soon, another media event is not expected.

UBS analysts do predict new Intel-based iBooks and a larger MacBook Pro in the "June quarter" and new iPods (including video iPods) by the fall.

This is contrary to previous claims that Apple would hold such an event.

That is sad

I was hoping for at least MacBooks

unemployed · Mar 21, 2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eXan

That is sad

I was hoping for at least MacBooks

Passed on my last post I think they are coming soon!

twoodcc · Mar 21, 2006, 11:41 PM

i sure hope that this is not true

lvnmacs · Mar 21, 2006, 11:47 PM

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

ModestPenguin · Mar 22, 2006, 01:18 AM

Why are analysts random guesses even published for things like that. We all know there will be an anniversary event even if it is two weeks late it will still happen....june quarter....god i don't like UBS...

GatorTenn · Mar 22, 2006, 01:37 AM

for them to be launching a new iPod. Apple has never been one to do what's expected. Therefore, I'd expect them to NOT have an event.

p0intblank · Mar 22, 2006, 01:53 AM

I really hope this isn't true... I love Steve's keynotes!

kretzy · Mar 22, 2006, 04:54 AM

I'm getting a headache from all of this indecision.

Video iPods, iPhones, Media events...

aswitcher · Mar 22, 2006, 05:16 AM

I guess they could just release them without Steve...but why do one recently for less interesting stuff than a new form factor iBook and not do one for the 30th. I think Apple will do the media stuff - maybe Steve will release it on a TV show that day or something.

Some_Big_Spoon · Mar 29, 2006, 02:01 PM

So, i guess we get nothing then, unless it's a silent update on Tuesday. I was really hoping to check the specks on a new ibook to replace a craptacular rev c. 12" PB.

Guess we keep waiting.

p0intblank · Mar 29, 2006, 02:35 PM

Something will happen. Apple won't let this special day pass without announcing any new products.

freeorangeshoes · Mar 29, 2006, 06:35 PM

they will do something simply because if they dont, AAPL will take a hit. all the analysts are expecting something, and expectations are what drive stock prices.

rishi · Mar 29, 2006, 06:52 PM

Looks like new iBooks/Macbooks won't be due till 30th April. I won't be surprised if they launch the 13.3" Macbook Pro on that day as well. Maybe the complete range on a single day.

If I remember correctly both the nano and the video were launched within a few days of each other.

knackroller · Mar 30, 2006, 12:19 AM

Don't worry, they will be released next tuesday.

m-dogg · Mar 29, 2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by freeorangeshoes

they will do something simply because if they dont, AAPL will take a hit. all the analysts are expecting something, and expectations are what drive stock prices.

Actually, a few analysts have said that they don't expect any product releases for the 30th anniversary...

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Originally Posted by rishi

Looks like new iBooks/Macbooks won't be due till 30th April. I won't be surprised if they launch the 13.3" Macbook Pro on that day as well. Maybe the complete range on a single day.

If I remember correctly both the nano and the video were launched within a few days of each other.

I think it was like 4 or 6 weeks...the nano came out with the rokr phone in September, and then the video pod came out with the isight imac, I think around late October...

1dterbeest · Mar 30, 2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by freeorangeshoes

they will do something simply because if they dont, AAPL will take a hit. all the analysts are expecting something, and expectations are what drive stock prices.

No, stock reasons are why they aren't going
to have an event. Remember, Steve just sold
his stocks. If they could have sold them AFTER
the event, they'd have made more. Since they
were sold, that must mean there was no event
planned and no products to release.

Cedd · Mar 30, 2006, 03:34 AM

I don't practice law in the US (I do in the UK) but if Steve had deliberately not sold his shares on the basis that he knew there was going to be an event which might put the price up then wouldn't that be insider trading? I don't think he would be dumb enough to get caught out like that - the sale of shares was to fund his tax liability and probably had no relation to the continued roll-out of intel products, which everyone knows is coming anyway.

Mar 21, 2006, 04:46 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	No Media Event around April 1st? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif UBS analysts claim that Apple will not likely be holding a special event for its 30th anniversary. Despite expectations that Apple will be releasing new hardware soon, another media event is not expected. UBS analysts do predict new Intel-based iBooks and a larger MacBook Pro in the "June quarter" and new iPods (including video iPods) by the fall. This is contrary to previous claims that Apple would hold such an event. Last edited by Doctor Q : Mar 21, 2006 at 05:13 PM.

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Mar 22, 2006, 01:18 AM	#13
ModestPenguin macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKC	Why are analysts random guesses even published for things like that. We all know there will be an anniversary event even if it is two weeks late it will still happen....june quarter....god i don't like UBS... __________________ For Sale Baby's Shoes Never Worn

Mar 22, 2006, 01:37 AM	#14
GatorTenn macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2006	Gatortenn thinks it's too soon... for them to be launching a new iPod. Apple has never been one to do what's expected. Therefore, I'd expect them to NOT have an event.

Mar 22, 2006, 05:16 AM	#17
aswitcher macrumors 601 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney OZ	I guess they could just release them without Steve...but why do one recently for less interesting stuff than a new form factor iBook and not do one for the 30th. I think Apple will do the media stuff - maybe Steve will release it on a TV show that day or something. __________________ Never underestimate the Geekfactor Switcher since June '04 iPhone 3G \| 24" Alu iMac \| 15" MacBookPro \| Elgato EyeTV/IceTV \| SecuritySpy User

Mar 21, 2006, 04:48 PM	#2
bcsmith macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oaktown, CA	Seems to make sense seeing that the First is a Saturday. I think that I'll join the chorus of people saying that either Tuesday would be more likely...

Mar 21, 2006, 07:19 PM	#5
reyesmac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central Texas	Except for classic Apple has gotten rid of everything that used to be Mac. NeXt really took over. Steve might not want to wast time with a past he wasn't a full part of. I think they should release some sort of documentary about apples 30 years on iTunes. Something.

Mar 21, 2006, 11:41 PM	#11
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	i sure hope that this is not true

Mar 22, 2006, 01:53 AM	#15
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	I really hope this isn't true... I love Steve's keynotes!

Mar 22, 2006, 04:54 AM	#16
kretzy macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia	I'm getting a headache from all of this indecision. Video iPods, iPhones, Media events...

Mar 29, 2006, 02:01 PM	#18
Some_Big_Spoon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Seattle.. just plain ol' wet whitebread Seattle	So, i guess we get nothing then, unless it's a silent update on Tuesday. I was really hoping to check the specks on a new ibook to replace a craptacular rev c. 12" PB. Guess we keep waiting. __________________ My 12" PB 'sploded, just like this: KABLAM!

Mar 29, 2006, 02:35 PM	#19
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Something will happen. Apple won't let this special day pass without announcing any new products.

Mar 29, 2006, 06:35 PM	#20
freeorangeshoes macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2004	they will do something simply because if they dont, AAPL will take a hit. all the analysts are expecting something, and expectations are what drive stock prices.

Mar 29, 2006, 06:52 PM	#21
rishi macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India	Looks like new iBooks/Macbooks won't be due till 30th April. I won't be surprised if they launch the 13.3" Macbook Pro on that day as well. Maybe the complete range on a single day. If I remember correctly both the nano and the video were launched within a few days of each other.

Mar 30, 2006, 12:19 AM	#22
knackroller macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006	Don't worry, they will be released next tuesday.

Mar 30, 2006, 03:34 AM	#25
Cedd macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nr London, UK	Sale of stock I don't practice law in the US (I do in the UK) but if Steve had deliberately not sold his shares on the basis that he knew there was going to be an event which might put the price up then wouldn't that be insider trading? I don't think he would be dumb enough to get caught out like that - the sale of shares was to fund his tax liability and probably had no relation to the continued roll-out of intel products, which everyone knows is coming anyway.

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