More Evidence of Impending iBooks (MacBooks)

MacRumors · Apr 14, 2006, 03:25 PM

Macworld.co.uk claims that Apple has an arragement with a UK company to get rid of Apple's "ex-demo stock".

According to the news site, Apple is selling through a number of iBooks and eMacs at discounted prices.

Macworld.co.uk speculates that this means new consumer portables are comming soon.

devilot · Apr 14, 2006, 03:26 PM

This is really exciting... makes it seem like the release will be really soon.

miloblithe · Apr 14, 2006, 03:27 PM

Now how do I convince my wife that we need one....

devilot · Apr 14, 2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by miloblithe

Now how do I convince my wife that we need one....

Break the old one?

miloblithe · Apr 14, 2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by devilot

Break the old one?

Check!

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=163913

Peace · Apr 14, 2006, 03:41 PM

http://www.nabshow.com/vr2/shows/nab2006/start.html

Apple has two booths at NAB Las Vegas April 24th-27th
One booth is 100' X 100' and the other is 50' X 50'

Lot of space to show off stuff

hyperpasta · Apr 14, 2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Peace

http://www.nabshow.com/vr2/shows/nab2006/start.html

Apple has two booths at NAB Las Vegas April 24th-27th
One booth is 100' X 100' and the other is 50' X 50'

Lot of space to show off stuff

Don't count on it... NAB is for Pro announcements, not education. Final Cut Studio 06 is almost definitely happening.

jaxstate · Apr 14, 2006, 03:47 PM

Please be dual core and have a dvi connection.

Peace · Apr 14, 2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperpasta

Don't count on it... NAB is for Pro announcements, not education. Final Cut Studio 06 is almost definitely happening.

While I agree that NAB is for pros and Final cut 6 is happening TWO LARGE booths sure is a lot of space to show off a software package..

I think we "could" be in for a little surprise..

Can we say a showing of the new prototype MacStation along with new Displays coming soon ?

miloblithe · Apr 14, 2006, 03:54 PM

Will the MacBook definitely not be a "pro" item? I realize of course that the MacBook Pro is the "pro" item, but if it's meant to replace the 12" iBook, 14" iBook, and 12" PowerBook, then it seems like it might blur the lines a little. Maybe it'll come in low and high-end versions.

hyperpasta · Apr 14, 2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Peace

While I agree that NAB is for pros and Final cut 6 is happening TWO LARGE booths sure is a lot of space to show off a software package..

I think we "could" be in for a little surprise..

Can we say a showing of the new prototype MacStation coming soon?

That's definitely true.

While ThinkSecret's street cred isn't as high as it used to be, they did have this interesting article back in January. Basically, if we trust ThinkSecret, we can expect a huge announcement:

* Final Cut Studio 06
* Final Cut Extreme - a third tier above the regular version
* DVD Studio Pro HD
* XServe RAID Extreme w/Dual Infiniband Links
* 40" Cinema Display
* Possible Special-Edition G5 Tower

That shouldn't have any problem filling up two booths.

EDIT: Whoops, forgot my main point. Apple will probably fill its booths with hardware, but it will be PRO hardware.

QCassidy352 · Apr 14, 2006, 04:54 PM

Apple is just teasing us at this point.

One "sign" after another... where are they already??

eSnow · Apr 14, 2006, 05:12 PM

NAB would be perfect for introducing a 17" MacBook Pro. As to a prototype MacStation - don't count on it, because introducing it would kill G5 Sales immediately.

Demon Hunter · Apr 14, 2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperpasta

That's definitely true.

While ThinkSecret's street cred isn't as high as it used to be, they did have this interesting article back in January. Basically, if we trust ThinkSecret, we can expect a huge announcement:

* Final Cut Studio 06
* Final Cut Extreme - a third tier above the regular version
* DVD Studio Pro HD
* XServe RAID Extreme w/Dual Infiniband Links
* 40" Cinema Display
* Possible Special-Edition G5 Tower

That shouldn't have any problem filling up two booths.

EDIT: Whoops, forgot my main point. Apple will probably fill its booths with hardware, but it will be PRO hardware.

"Special Edition" G5? Um, that was the quad-core. 40-inch Cinema Display? Maybe. Final Cut Extreme? LOL.

bigandy · Apr 14, 2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dferrara

"Special Edition" G5? Um, that was the quad-core. 40-inch Cinema Display? Maybe. Final Cut Extreme? LOL.

Final Cut Extreme has already been rumored by the big rumor sites - FCE is meant to compete with expensive Avid options.

Although, why DVD Studio Pro HD? that's called DVD Studio Pro 4. I have it.

clicky and clicky

~Shard~ · Apr 14, 2006, 06:02 PM

Great news, hopefully this means we'll indeed be seeing the new MacBooks before too long. I would guess that we'll see them sometime in the next month, but what do I know...

Spock · Apr 14, 2006, 06:12 PM

Let us not forget the 12 and 17 inch PowerBooks it is my understanding that the 12in. is considered a Pro laptop if the rumors are true about a MacBook replacing the iBook and 12in. PowerBook, the release is possible. We could also see new 17in. MacBook Pro systems. But, I really wish we could get some release dates from Adobe for Universal Apps.

~Shard~ · Apr 14, 2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spock

But, I really wish we could get some release dates from Adobe for Universal Apps.

Adobe has already provided a release date. It was announced about 3 weeks ago that CS3 would not be released until the second quarter of 2007, so you still have at least a year to wait.

pcmeissner · Apr 14, 2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperpasta

* Final Cut Studio 06
* Final Cut Extreme - a third tier above the regular version
* DVD Studio Pro HD
* XServe RAID Extreme w/Dual Infiniband Links
* 40" Cinema Display
* Possible Special-Edition G5 Tower

You forgot Final Cut Express HD 2. I'm looking to dip my toes into video editing, so hopefully, Apple will release a universal version of FCE HD to run on my new MacBook.

Whistleway · Apr 14, 2006, 06:58 PM

are they talking about this site?
http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/ex-demo.html

thejadedmonkey · Apr 14, 2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

Macworld.co.uk speculates that this means new consumer portables are comming soon.

I would tend to agree with that statment.

Spock · Apr 15, 2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Adobe has already provided a release date. It was announced about 3 weeks ago that CS3 would not be released until the second quarter of 2007, so you still have at least a year to wait.

I meant like earlier dates but thats not going to happen, oh well yet another reason to use Boot Camp

~Shard~ · Apr 15, 2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spock

I meant like earlier dates but thats not going to happen, oh well yet another reason to use Boot Camp

Yeah, I doubt it will happen - as you say, another reason to use Boot Camp I guess!

QCassidy352 · Apr 15, 2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Yeah, I doubt it will happen - as you say, another reason to use Boot Camp I guess!

ugh... i don't like the idea of having to use windows to run programs at full speed! How about the emulation program?

Macnoviz · Apr 15, 2006, 04:47 AM

Oh, well, another day, another Macbook Rumor.
We will start hearing rumors about the next event, soon, I guess

Somebody wake me when the first invites with a correct spelling start coming out.

Apr 14, 2006, 03:25 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More Evidence of Impending iBooks (MacBooks) Macworld.co.uk claims that Apple has an arragement with a UK company to get rid of Apple's "ex-demo stock". According to the news site, Apple is selling through a number of iBooks and eMacs at discounted prices. Macworld.co.uk speculates that this means new consumer portables are comming soon.

Apr 14, 2006, 03:26 PM	#2
devilot Demi-Goddess (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: May 2005	This is really exciting... makes it seem like the release will be really soon. __________________ Razzle dazzle me!

Apr 14, 2006, 04:54 PM	#12
QCassidy352 Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Apple is just teasing us at this point. One "sign" after another... where are they already?? __________________ "If Jesus Himself came back to earth and turned water to wine, half of MacRumors would say 'meh, this is red. I wanted white.'"

Apr 14, 2006, 06:02 PM	#16
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Great news, hopefully this means we'll indeed be seeing the new MacBooks before too long. I would guess that we'll see them sometime in the next month, but what do I know... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Apr 15, 2006, 04:47 AM	#25
Macnoviz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roeselare, Belgium	Oh, well, another day, another Macbook Rumor. We will start hearing rumors about the next event, soon, I guess Somebody wake me when the first invites with a correct spelling start coming out. __________________ De Kompagnie - coming soon

Apr 14, 2006, 03:27 PM	#3
miloblithe macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington, DC	Now how do I convince my wife that we need one....

Apr 14, 2006, 03:41 PM	#6
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	http://www.nabshow.com/vr2/shows/nab2006/start.html Apple has two booths at NAB Las Vegas April 24th-27th One booth is 100' X 100' and the other is 50' X 50' Lot of space to show off stuff

Apr 14, 2006, 03:47 PM	#8
jaxstate Banned Join Date: Apr 2006	Please be dual core and have a dvi connection.

Apr 14, 2006, 03:54 PM	#10
miloblithe macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington, DC	Will the MacBook definitely not be a "pro" item? I realize of course that the MacBook Pro is the "pro" item, but if it's meant to replace the 12" iBook, 14" iBook, and 12" PowerBook, then it seems like it might blur the lines a little. Maybe it'll come in low and high-end versions.

Apr 14, 2006, 05:12 PM	#13
eSnow macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2004	NAB would be perfect for introducing a 17" MacBook Pro. As to a prototype MacStation - don't count on it, because introducing it would kill G5 Sales immediately.

Apr 14, 2006, 06:12 PM	#17
Spock macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vulcan	Let us not forget the 12 and 17 inch PowerBooks it is my understanding that the 12in. is considered a Pro laptop if the rumors are true about a MacBook replacing the iBook and 12in. PowerBook, the release is possible. We could also see new 17in. MacBook Pro systems. But, I really wish we could get some release dates from Adobe for Universal Apps.

Apr 14, 2006, 06:58 PM	#20
Whistleway macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005	are they talking about this site? http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/ex-demo.html

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