Apple To Host September 25th Special Event (Photokina)

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Macworld has received an invitation to an Apple special event on September 25th, right before Photokina. Indications from the invitation are an Aperture-related announcement. An Aperture update had previously been rumored on page 2.

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AvSRoCkCO1067 · Sep 14, 2006, 09:04 AM

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

spicyapple · Sep 14, 2006, 09:04 AM

Most likely. I'm not a betting person, but Apple usually rolls out new pro machines during these types of events and what better way to show off the MBPs running C2D than a demonstration of Aperture 2.0.

vincebio · Sep 14, 2006, 09:05 AM

here we go again

apple are on fire at the moment.....bring it on

Mydriasis · Sep 14, 2006, 09:08 AM

I will be going to the Photokina, I live like 30min away. Maybe I can go to the special event too

I'll see if I need a ticket/invitation (probably not, I am not getting my hopes up yet)

Gatorman · Sep 14, 2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vincebio

here we go again

apple are on fire at the moment.....bring it on

I was thinking the very same thing!

Chupa Chupa · Sep 14, 2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by spicyapple

Most likely. I'm not a betting person, but Apple usually rolls out new pro machines during these types of events and what better way to show off the MBPs running C2D than a demonstration of Aperture 2.0.

Yup. I agree. And I bet the new MBPs will ship immediately as well. What would be really cool is if Apple lowered the price of Aperture to $199 or so to make it more affordable to the photo piddlers among us. After all, surely Aperture 2 is going to have massive hardware and GPU requirements (read: QuadCore Mac + 4GB RAM + X1900 video card). That is really where Apple makes it's cash. Just dreaming, of course, because I can't justify a $300 software package when I'm just a dabbler. Lightroom beta has been fun though.

Chupa Chupa · Sep 14, 2006, 09:30 AM

Not sure why people would get excited about an iCamera. There are many excellent DSLRs out now from companies that have a lot more expertise in building cameras than Apple. I'd rather have a Canon Rebel XT or maybe that new Pentax.

steve_hill4 · Sep 14, 2006, 09:39 AM

Having just seen Sony's soon to be launched line-up, (Sony Rep showing us all sneak previews of models we'll be getting), I think Apple need Core 2 Duo in the MBPs very soon and may be getting them in the MacBook no later than MWSF, possibly even November.

As for Aperture 2, I just wonder what extra features it will offer. It would be a shame if it turned out to be merely an update.

tyzilla · Sep 14, 2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupa Chupa

Not sure why people would get excited about an iCamera. There are many excellent DSLRs out now from companies that have a lot more expertise in building cameras than Apple. I'd rather have a Canon Rebel XT or maybe that new Pentax.

by the looks of the description he/she gave of the "iCamera" or "iDSLR," it was a joke. that's just my take though.

relimw · Sep 14, 2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupa Chupa

Yup. I agree. And I bet the new MBPs will ship immediately as well. What would be really cool is if Apple lowered the price of Aperture to $199 or so to make it more affordable to the photo piddlers among us. After all, surely Aperture 2 is going to have massive hardware and GPU requirements (read: QuadCore Mac + 4GB RAM + X1900 video card). That is really where Apple makes it's cash. Just dreaming, of course, because I can't justify a $300 software package when I'm just a dabbler. Lightroom beta has been fun though.

No MBPs.

Obviously, you didn't buy Aperture when it first came out, only to find out you were beta testing software for Apple. Now, if I can just figure out what to buy with my $200 store rebate. Maybe update from PS7 to CS2...hmm.

Multimedia · Sep 14, 2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicyapple

Most likely. I'm not a betting person, but Apple usually rolls out new pro machines during these types of events and what better way to show off the MBPs running C2D than a demonstration of Aperture 2.0.

Yeah I agree. This is likely the time and place for the MBP C2D - Finally.

HecubusPro · Sep 14, 2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AvSRoCkCO1067

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

I hope so, at the latest. Though I'm hoping more for this tuesday the 19th, sort of how apple released the iMacs a week before their "It's Showtime" event--keep everything staggered by a week or so.

But Photokina seems like a good opportunity to, if not announce publicly, at least silent update them.

deputy_doofy · Sep 14, 2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvSRoCkCO1067

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

Funny how we're all looking for that same glimmer of hope.

If nothing else, 9-24 is extremely close to 9-27 - the date on which Dell claims to be shipping their (Merom) Core 2's.

Signs look good, but by now, I'm not getting my hopes up.

FleurDuMal · Sep 14, 2006, 09:38 AM

If Apple can show a version of Aperture which will run smoothly on a Mac Pro, then my two grand is practically theirs already...

An iCamera (CameraPro?) of some kind would be nice, though highly unlikely.

ckodonnell · Sep 14, 2006, 11:37 AM

Dell currently quotes 9-22. Or did yesterday when I placed an order.

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Originally Posted by deputy_doofy

If nothing else, 9-24 is extremely close to 9-27 - the date on which Dell claims to be shipping their (Merom) Core 2's.

deputy_doofy · Sep 14, 2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ckodonnell

Dell currently quotes 9-22. Or did yesterday when I placed an order.

Just checked again. It does appear that laptops are ready to go on 9-22, 9-25, and 9-27, depending on which model and size. Still, that gives Apple some "breathing room" to release theirs.

iMeowbot · 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deputy_doofy

Just checked again. It does appear that laptops are ready to go on 9-22, 9-25, and 9-27, depending on which model and size. Still, that gives Apple some "breathing room" to release theirs.

Well... there is a backlog now, but Merom Dell notebooks are already shipping.

Chimera · Sep 14, 2006, 12:15 PM

Prior to the date being given out for the press event I was fully expecting a new MBP at Photokina.

However now given that it is on a Sunday I see no hope of an update. They wouldn't take down the store on a Sunday whereas the Apeture update will either be a free download or a preview of a 2.0 App therefore needing no major store changes.

PS Is there any precedence of hardware updates on a Sunday?

savar · Sep 14, 2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvSRoCkCO1067

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

Haha, they're probably going to release 16:9 touchscreen iPods and be like:

"You really thought all we were doing to the iPod was adding 20GB? YOU GOT PUNK'D!!"

jellomizer · Sep 14, 2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AvSRoCkCO1067

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

I Hope so. I wanna a Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro!

EagerDragon · Sep 14, 2006, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvSRoCkCO1067

Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

Good chance, but just a guess, the chip been out a while now.

randyharris · Sep 14, 2006, 09:06 AM

I'm not sure why Aperture gets knocked by so many people, it seems pretty impressive for a new comer in this market.

I don't want to speculate what they will be announcing on the 24th, but I'll be anxiously waiting.

Randy at http://www.MacSeven.com

Cougarcat · Sep 14, 2006, 09:08 AM

Wow, Steve wasn't kidding when he said "see you soon." Apple is on a roll...

Motley · Sep 14, 2006, 09:14 AM

Oh good, I was just coming down from anticipation for the last special event, but Apple's always there with my fix.

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vincebio macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glasgow	here we go again apple are on fire at the moment.....bring it on __________________ iMac 24" 2.4 4gb, Macbook Pro 17" 2.5 HRGW 4gb, Macbook 13" 2.1 2gb, iPhone 3G: 3.1 scratched battered and bruised

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steve_hill4 macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Propping up the bar.	Having just seen Sony's soon to be launched line-up, (Sony Rep showing us all sneak previews of models we'll be getting), I think Apple need Core 2 Duo in the MBPs very soon and may be getting them in the MacBook no later than MWSF, possibly even November. As for Aperture 2, I just wonder what extra features it will offer. It would be a shame if it turned out to be merely an update. __________________ If I had all the money I've spent on drink, I'd spend it on drink. - Vivian Stanshall

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Chimera macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surrey, England	Prior to the date being given out for the press event I was fully expecting a new MBP at Photokina. However now given that it is on a Sunday I see no hope of an update. They wouldn't take down the store on a Sunday whereas the Apeture update will either be a free download or a preview of a 2.0 App therefore needing no major store changes. PS Is there any precedence of hardware updates on a Sunday? __________________ If I had more time, I would have written a shorter post

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Sep 14, 2006, 09:04 AM	#2
AvSRoCkCO1067 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CO	Is there any chance that they'll release the MBPs here?

Sep 14, 2006, 09:04 AM	#3
spicyapple macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2006	Most likely. I'm not a betting person, but Apple usually rolls out new pro machines during these types of events and what better way to show off the MBPs running C2D than a demonstration of Aperture 2.0.

Sep 14, 2006, 09:08 AM	#5
Mydriasis macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005	I will be going to the Photokina, I live like 30min away. Maybe I can go to the special event too I'll see if I need a ticket/invitation (probably not, I am not getting my hopes up yet)

Sep 14, 2006, 09:30 AM	#8
Chupa Chupa macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002	Not sure why people would get excited about an iCamera. There are many excellent DSLRs out now from companies that have a lot more expertise in building cameras than Apple. I'd rather have a Canon Rebel XT or maybe that new Pentax.

Sep 14, 2006, 09:38 AM	#15
FleurDuMal macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Town	If Apple can show a version of Aperture which will run smoothly on a Mac Pro, then my two grand is practically theirs already... An iCamera (CameraPro?) of some kind would be nice, though highly unlikely.

Sep 14, 2006, 09:06 AM	#23
randyharris macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2006	I'm not sure why Aperture gets knocked by so many people, it seems pretty impressive for a new comer in this market. I don't want to speculate what they will be announcing on the 24th, but I'll be anxiously waiting. Randy at http://www.MacSeven.com

Sep 14, 2006, 09:08 AM	#24
Cougarcat macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2003	Wow, Steve wasn't kidding when he said "see you soon." Apple is on a roll...

Sep 14, 2006, 09:14 AM	#25
Motley macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2005	Oh good, I was just coming down from anticipation for the last special event, but Apple's always there with my fix.