Apple Expo Paris 2006

MacRumors · Apr 25, 2006, 08:25 AM

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Apple Expo 2006 has been announced to take place in Paris, France from September 12-16th this year.

Last year's Apple Expo (photos) offered no keynote speech or significant announcements. The 2004 Expo, however, did launch a new G5 iMac while the 2003 Expo revealed new PowerBooks.

No announcement about the status of a Keynote for this year's Apple Expo 2006 has been made.

liketom · Apr 25, 2006, 08:26 AM

already got my reservation in - no keynote as yet though

wait and see if steve fancys a trip to paris later this year

ImAlwaysRight · 12:19 PM

Let's hope they announce some good stuff, as always.

Piarco · Apr 25, 2006, 08:29 AM

Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom,

Hopefully in a Rev B MBP with a upgraded GPU with a DL DVD-RW. That would be perfect and the readies would be handed over straight away

SamJ · Apr 25, 2006, 08:36 AM

hmmm. sounds about right for the macpro and merom...

jonharris200 · Apr 25, 2006, 08:43 AM

I'm expecting... Apple renames Bonjour to Aloha and drops French Language Kit

MrCrowbar · Apr 25, 2006, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonharris200

I'm expecting... Apple renames Bonjour to Aloha and drops French Language Kit

Yea, I loved this one.

iGav · Apr 25, 2006, 08:51 AM

Stuff France, it's about time Jobs did a keynote here... in London.

macFanDave · Apr 25, 2006, 08:54 AM

The keynote will be on the end of the last day of the show.

Steve Jobs will appear by remote videoconference to thank the French for their support of the iTunes Music Store and because of the meddling politicians, they're shuttin' 'er down! Adieu, suckers!

MrCrowbar · Apr 25, 2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamJ

hmmm. sounds about right for the macpro and merom...

<nods>
MacPro (former PowerMac) would have the desktop version of Merom (dunno the name right now) or even Woodcrest as PowerMacs usually have more power than "normal" desktops. But it's indeed a good time to release the MacPro as Apple wants to complete the hardware transition this year.

Merom will definetely go into the Macbook Pro when it comes out. I think I can hold out until then and get an iMac in the meantime...

jonharris200 · Apr 25, 2006, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGav

Stuff France, it's about time Jobs did a keynote here... in London.

Yes, Jobs in London would be very cool for the growing Apple community in UK.

Will_reed · Apr 25, 2006, 09:07 AM

Keynote Keynote Keynote

Will_reed · Apr 25, 2006, 09:08 AM

Dang not till september

Lollypop · Apr 25, 2006, 09:09 AM

If there is a keynote then I will start hoping for new hardware release, until then im not expecting anything new. Certainly hoping for the mac pro to be released, or a update to the mini (bring on decent graphics apple!)

sam10685 · Apr 25, 2006, 09:15 AM

ipods that have really big screens?

Will_reed · Apr 25, 2006, 09:19 AM

Might wait untill september before considering an ipod just in case

firebox · Apr 25, 2006, 09:26 AM

What about ProMac, i have seen it mentioned a couple of times but everyone seems to like MacPro more... I just don't think "MacPro" has enough of a ring to it, then again, neither sound as good as Powermac *ducks*....

I think we need a vote

ccool2ax · Apr 25, 2006, 09:32 AM

I bet it's going to be the Power Mac and the end of the iNtel Transition, except maybe the Xserve.

The new PowerMac Name? How about Xmac? I think Power Mac will stay, because there were power macs (or powerbooks) before PowerPCs i think.

And by the way, the iBook is NOT going to be called the MacBook. Apple wouldn't lose so much name recognition to a name as ugly as MB.

backupdrummer · Apr 25, 2006, 09:38 AM

Seems like that would be a good time to make a final display of Apples holiday offering. However, Apple seems to be favoring throwing Apple only rock shows now-a-days so maybe they are going to be playing down the conventions (sans WWDC and MWSF).

MacsRgr8 · Apr 25, 2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGav

Stuff France, it's about time Jobs did a keynote here... in London.

Yep.
Would be another gr8 reason for me to go to London!

Let's see.. top reasons so far are:
- Arsenal
- Apple Store Regent Street
- couple of Gin 'n Tonics

A Stevenote would definitely fit in there!

dernhelm · Apr 25, 2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccool2ax

I bet it's going to be the Power Mac and the end of the iNtel Transition, except maybe the Xserve.

The new PowerMac Name? How about Xmac? I think Power Mac will stay, because there were power macs (or powerbooks) before PowerPCs i think.

And by the way, the iBook is NOT going to be called the MacBook. Apple wouldn't lose so much name recognition to a name as ugly as MB.

If they don't update the XServe soon - they may as well abandon it altogether!

netdog · Apr 25, 2006, 09:43 AM

Expect Le Mac to be announced in Paris. Disabled from opening any proprietary file types.

m-dogg · Apr 25, 2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccool2ax

I bet it's going to be the Power Mac and the end of the iNtel Transition, except maybe the Xserve.

The new PowerMac Name? How about Xmac? I think Power Mac will stay, because there were power macs (or powerbooks) before PowerPCs i think.

And by the way, the iBook is NOT going to be called the MacBook. Apple wouldn't lose so much name recognition to a name as ugly as MB.

If they were willing to toss out the powerbook brand recognition, they aren't gonna have an issue with the ibook brand...

~Shard~ · 10:22 AM

Intel PowerMacs at WWDC in August (Conroe/Woodcrest), Merom-based lappys at Paris Expo - it's all good.

Hopefully we'll get a Keynote this time around, but I have my doubts, since Jobs will most certaintly be giving one at WWDC. Mind you, if there are enough significant reasons to have one at the Expo, I'm sure they will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dernhelm

If they don't update the XServe soon - they may as well abandon it altogether!

Nah, they're just waiting for Woodcrest. No use in upgrading the Xserves just for the sake of upgrading them - wait until you have something meaningful and sensible to upgrade them to first!

Patience, my son...

AidenShaw · Apr 25, 2006, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Intel PowerMacs at WWDC in August (Conroe/Woodcrest), Merom-based lappys at Paris Expo - it's all good.

And Intel applications by WWDC'07 ??

Or maybe the PMG5 will continue to be sold alongside x86 systems at least until Photoshop is a fat binary.
_________________________________

BTW, I'll repeat my prediction:

- New mini-tower form factor for a Conroe-based system (dual-core, single-socket)

- Woodcrest chips in a maxi-tower like the PMG5 - but hopefully with room for more disks/optical inside (dual-core, dual-socket (quad))

Apr 25, 2006, 08:25 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Expo Paris 2006 http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Apple Expo 2006 has been announced to take place in Paris, France from September 12-16th this year. Last year's Apple Expo (photos) offered no keynote speech or significant announcements. The 2004 Expo, however, did launch a new G5 iMac while the 2003 Expo revealed new PowerBooks. No announcement about the status of a Keynote for this year's Apple Expo 2006 has been made.

Apr 25, 2006, 08:29 AM	#3
ImAlwaysRight macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002	Let's hope they announce some good stuff, as always. Last edited by Doctor Q : Apr 25, 2006 at 12:19 PM. Reason: off topic

Apr 25, 2006, 08:43 AM	#6
jonharris200 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, UK	I'm expecting... Apple renames Bonjour to Aloha and drops French Language Kit __________________ For more info, please visit the 500 thread. Alternatively, try Page 3. But whatever you do, live different.

Apr 25, 2006, 08:51 AM	#8
iGav macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2002	Stuff France, it's about time Jobs did a keynote here... in London. __________________ "Flick the Gestapo.... No, I said Flick, the Gestapo!"

Apr 25, 2006, 09:09 AM	#14
Lollypop macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa	If there is a keynote then I will start hoping for new hardware release, until then im not expecting anything new. Certainly hoping for the mac pro to be released, or a update to the mini (bring on decent graphics apple!) __________________ What do you get when u cross a nun with apple? A computer that will never go down on you!!

Apr 25, 2006, 08:26 AM	#2
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	already got my reservation in - no keynote as yet though wait and see if steve fancys a trip to paris later this year

Apr 25, 2006, 08:29 AM	#4
Piarco macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium	Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Merom, Hopefully in a Rev B MBP with a upgraded GPU with a DL DVD-RW. That would be perfect and the readies would be handed over straight away

Apr 25, 2006, 08:36 AM	#5
SamJ macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2006	hmmm. sounds about right for the macpro and merom...

Apr 25, 2006, 08:54 AM	#9
macFanDave macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003	The keynote will be on the end of the last day of the show. Steve Jobs will appear by remote videoconference to thank the French for their support of the iTunes Music Store and because of the meddling politicians, they're shuttin' 'er down! Adieu, suckers!

Apr 25, 2006, 09:07 AM	#12
Will_reed macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005	Keynote Keynote Keynote

Apr 25, 2006, 09:08 AM	#13
Will_reed macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005	Dang not till september

Apr 25, 2006, 09:15 AM	#15
sam10685 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR	ipods that have really big screens? __________________ I'm Sam.

Apr 25, 2006, 09:19 AM	#16
Will_reed macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005	Might wait untill september before considering an ipod just in case

Apr 25, 2006, 09:26 AM	#17
firebox macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey UK (Not New Jersey)	New name for Powermac...?? What about ProMac, i have seen it mentioned a couple of times but everyone seems to like MacPro more... I just don't think "MacPro" has enough of a ring to it, then again, neither sound as good as Powermac ducks.... I think we need a vote

Apr 25, 2006, 09:32 AM	#18
ccool2ax macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2005	I bet it's going to be the Power Mac and the end of the iNtel Transition, except maybe the Xserve. The new PowerMac Name? How about Xmac? I think Power Mac will stay, because there were power macs (or powerbooks) before PowerPCs i think. And by the way, the iBook is NOT going to be called the MacBook. Apple wouldn't lose so much name recognition to a name as ugly as MB. __________________ iThink the iBook will be the name of Apple's iPod PDA.

Apr 25, 2006, 09:38 AM	#19
backupdrummer macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chi town	Seems like that would be a good time to make a final display of Apples holiday offering. However, Apple seems to be favoring throwing Apple only rock shows now-a-days so maybe they are going to be playing down the conventions (sans WWDC and MWSF). __________________ Do brush your teeth. Don't brush your teeth with peanut butter.

Apr 25, 2006, 09:43 AM	#22
netdog macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Expect Le Mac to be announced in Paris. Disabled from opening any proprietary file types. __________________ We don't see the world as it is. We see it as we are. -Anais Nin Classical Homeopath and Naturopathic Doctor in London

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