PowerMacs NOT (Shipping) at WWDC?

MacRumors · 09:58 PM

The Mac rumor scene has been quite active over the past few days, with rumors of significant hardware announcements coming at WWDC.

AppleTurns, however, provides a small blurb with some doubt regarding the possibility of PowerMac updates at WWDC:

Quote:

Meanwhile, we're hearing the faintest rumblings that the Power Mac G5 may actually not be ready for a WWDC introduction after all. We're not putting a whole lot of stock in said rumblings just yet, but we mention them anyway for the cautious souls among you who choose to temper your enthusiasm with a hefty dose of skepticism.

While AppleTurns does not put much stock into these rumblings, this information is consistent with previous notes that Apple's PowerMac 970's were not far enough along to be able to provide shipping machines at WWDC. A recent eWeek report also suggests that Mac OS X 10.2.7 will not be ready for a month or so after WWDC -- pushing PowerMac 970's potential ship date into August, at the earliest.

pyrotoaster · Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM

No. No. No!

Powermac 970 at WWDC! At least they'll announce it.

Stike · Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM

I never expected them to debut at the WWDC...

PretendPCuser · Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM

But could it all be deception? It's coming out, no it's not, it is, it's not, definitely, maybe, positively not.

OK nobody knows. Sooner rather than later would be fun!!

First? Third. Go me!!

unsane1 · Jun 11, 2003, 07:12 PM

Guess they will just have to have another simple Apple Event of their own? Unless Schiller introduces them at MacWorld Create?

MetallicPenguin · Jun 11, 2003, 07:13 PM

What the.....NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! It looks like everyone got their hopes up, including me...

MetallicPenguin · Jun 11, 2003, 07:14 PM

Wait what if this is a trick of Apple's to get everyone mad and then surprise them...I would hope so, but that's false and they are not coming...NOOOOOO!!!!!!

Sun Baked · Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachme...&postid=380969

Anybody up for talking about the possibility of the 7457 making a showing...

Really funny after all the -- "The machines are in production" -- type rumors.

jcdenton · Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM

I had a feeling we'd be hearing this eventually...

zigi · Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM

I wouldn't mind if they weren't available immediately after WWDC, as long as they were announced or demo'ed. It would help build up hype outside of the Mac faithful community.

moosecat · Jun 11, 2003, 07:18 PM

Geez, people. The article only mentions the "faintest rumblings" that the 970 won't be ready. Even the author, if you click on the link, is not ready to say that it won't be there.

Will it? I dunno. But this article is certainly not the end of the story.

synergy · Jun 11, 2003, 07:18 PM

This could be another case of the rumor sites hyping something that is not there. After WWDC the whiners will come out of the woodwork saying Apple let "them" down again.

Double edged sword the rumor sites are, but I love reading them.

pyrotoaster · Jun 11, 2003, 07:19 PM

While AtAT is one of my favorite websites, I'm not necessarily trusting them with rumor accuracy. We'll still see an announcement at WWDC.

mania · Jun 11, 2003, 07:20 PM

Well, I got this from Steve. He says it will be worth it.

http://www.katomic.com/mania/iCard.jpg

MetallicPenguin · Jun 11, 2003, 07:21 PM

If I can get a PowerBook G5, 15", before summers end, then I will be happy. But until this happens I am PowerBookless, and I am having one of those you-have-to-have-this times....

pyrotoaster · Jun 11, 2003, 07:30 PM

Hmmm...

If I was Steve Jobs and I wanted to discredit Powermac 970 rumors I just might send some of my employees out to create "rumblings" that those rumors are false...

You know, if I was Steve...

MetallicPenguin · Jun 11, 2003, 07:31 PM

Wait where's the actual story I can't find it?! Maybe I just overlooked it...

Edit: nevermind it was just like two sentences in a paragraph wrapping up the rumors and talking abou AppleInsider's story thing.

MacHack · Jun 11, 2003, 07:34 PM

From the Apple site regarding the upcoming WWDC:
Get an in-depth look at the future of the Mac platform and a preview release of the next major version of Mac OS X, codenamed "Panther", at Worldwide Developers Conference ...
...this is your opportunity to explore first-hand the next generation of technology innovations from Apple.

This sounds like they are going to announce, not release, future Hardware (970's) and Software (10.3). I hope it comes soon!!!

bertagert · Jun 11, 2003, 07:35 PM

The orginal quote should have also included these following sentences:

Quote:

We're not putting a whole lot of stock in said rumblings just yet, but we mention them anyway for the cautious souls among you who choose to temper your enthusiasm with a hefty dose of skepticism. 'Nuff said.

So it looks like it's still up in the air. T minus 12 and counting.

Cross your fingers, light your incense, wiggle your nose...what ever it takes for more speed!

arn · Jun 11, 2003, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pyrotoaster
While AtAT is one of my favorite websites, I'm not necessarily trusting them with rumor accuracy. We'll still see an announcement at WWDC.

I think more telling is the consistency with the other linked notes than their information by itself.

arn

mymemory · Jun 11, 2003, 07:36 PM

I'm down

robodweeb · Jun 11, 2003, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mania
Well, I got this from Steve. He says it will be worth it.

Hmmm ... "worth it" to Steve or "worth it" to me? Given Apple's track record over the past couple of years - with regard solely to the relevance of Apple's products to *me*(i.e. they produce some interesting products, but nothing of interest or relevance to me) - I suspect it won't be the latter ...

<sigh>

ps does anyone else find it ironic ... and a bit disheartening ... to see Steve Jobs so focused on the audio equivalent of the "selling bottled sugar water" that he once chastised John Sculley about?

Steradian · Jun 11, 2003, 07:43 PM

Hey this makes perfect sense...why is everyone so down? It's not like the 970 has been confirmed by apple...They said that they would get a look at panther...and they will...So...What's with the Dissapointment...

MetallicPenguin · Jun 11, 2003, 07:49 PM

The disappointment is there being no 970's! Apple hasn't let us down, we just got to up ahead of ourselves. But who knows, thye just said little rumblings, tons of people here said that they knew that there wouldn't be any, but maybe there will, who knows.

e-coli · Jun 11, 2003, 07:49 PM

Well, look at the bright side. If the 970 doesn't debut at WWDC, it will be a great time to buy Apple stock on the cheap!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM	#2
pyrotoaster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL	No. No. No! Powermac 970 at WWDC! At least they'll announce it. __________________ Watch Farscape! AppleWorks is DEAD! Muwah-ha-ha...!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM	#3
Stike macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany	I never expected them to debut at the WWDC... __________________ - "Fiat justitia et ruant coeli!" -

Jun 11, 2003, 07:10 PM	#4
PretendPCuser macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern, NJ	Just as i thought But could it all be deception? It's coming out, no it's not, it is, it's not, definitely, maybe, positively not. OK nobody knows. Sooner rather than later would be fun!! First? Third. Go me!! __________________ Hello!! Windows is spyware! The voice of reason has spoken.

Jun 11, 2003, 07:13 PM	#6
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	What the.....NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! It looks like everyone got their hopes up, including me... __________________ Come join Macsight.com now to enjoy a new Macintosh Community! It's free and only takes a second, everyone is welcome. Click Here!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:14 PM	#7
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	Wait what if this is a trick of Apple's to get everyone mad and then surprise them...I would hope so, but that's false and they are not coming...NOOOOOO!!!!!! __________________ Come join Macsight.com now to enjoy a new Macintosh Community! It's free and only takes a second, everyone is welcome. Click Here!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:12 PM	#5
unsane1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2003	Guess they will just have to have another simple Apple Event of their own? Unless Schiller introduces them at MacWorld Create?

Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM	#8
Sun Baked macrumors 603 Join Date: May 2002	http://forums.macrumors.com/attachme...&postid=380969 Anybody up for talking about the possibility of the 7457 making a showing... Really funny after all the -- "The machines are in production" -- type rumors. __________________ May you be plagued by images of Richard Simmons flouncing through you brain, and squat thrusting his way though all waking thoughts.

Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM	#9
jcdenton macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: British Columbia, Canada	Damn.... I had a feeling we'd be hearing this eventually...

Jun 11, 2003, 07:16 PM	#10
zigi macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2003	Not that bad I wouldn't mind if they weren't available immediately after WWDC, as long as they were announced or demo'ed. It would help build up hype outside of the Mac faithful community.

Jun 11, 2003, 07:18 PM	#11
moosecat macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2002	Geez, people. The article only mentions the "faintest rumblings" that the 970 won't be ready. Even the author, if you click on the link, is not ready to say that it won't be there. Will it? I dunno. But this article is certainly not the end of the story.

Jun 11, 2003, 07:18 PM	#12
synergy macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2002	This could be another case of the rumor sites hyping something that is not there. After WWDC the whiners will come out of the woodwork saying Apple let "them" down again. Double edged sword the rumor sites are, but I love reading them.

Jun 11, 2003, 07:19 PM	#13
pyrotoaster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL	While AtAT is one of my favorite websites, I'm not necessarily trusting them with rumor accuracy. We'll still see an announcement at WWDC. __________________ Watch Farscape! AppleWorks is DEAD! Muwah-ha-ha...!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:20 PM	#14
mania macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: colorado	Well, I got this from Steve. He says it will be worth it. http://www.katomic.com/mania/iCard.jpg

Jun 11, 2003, 07:21 PM	#15
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	If I can get a PowerBook G5, 15", before summers end, then I will be happy. But until this happens I am PowerBookless, and I am having one of those you-have-to-have-this times.... __________________ Come join Macsight.com now to enjoy a new Macintosh Community! It's free and only takes a second, everyone is welcome. Click Here!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:30 PM	#16
pyrotoaster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL	Hmmm... If I was Steve Jobs and I wanted to discredit Powermac 970 rumors I just might send some of my employees out to create "rumblings" that those rumors are false... You know, if I was Steve... __________________ Watch Farscape! AppleWorks is DEAD! Muwah-ha-ha...!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:31 PM	#17
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	Wait where's the actual story I can't find it?! Maybe I just overlooked it... Edit: nevermind it was just like two sentences in a paragraph wrapping up the rumors and talking abou AppleInsider's story thing. __________________ Come join Macsight.com now to enjoy a new Macintosh Community! It's free and only takes a second, everyone is welcome. Click Here!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:34 PM	#18
MacHack macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicagoland	Announcement - Yes! From the Apple site regarding the upcoming WWDC: Get an in-depth look at the future of the Mac platform and a preview release of the next major version of Mac OS X, codenamed "Panther", at Worldwide Developers Conference ... ...this is your opportunity to explore first-hand the next generation of technology innovations from Apple. This sounds like they are going to announce, not release, future Hardware (970's) and Software (10.3). I hope it comes soon!!!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:36 PM	#21
mymemory Banned Join Date: May 2001 Location: Miami	I'm down

Jun 11, 2003, 07:43 PM	#23
Steradian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Jose	Hey this makes perfect sense...why is everyone so down? It's not like the 970 has been confirmed by apple...They said that they would get a look at panther...and they will...So...What's with the Dissapointment... __________________ "This is my BOOMSTICK!"

Jun 11, 2003, 07:49 PM	#24
MetallicPenguin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC, USA	The disappointment is there being no 970's! Apple hasn't let us down, we just got to up ahead of ourselves. But who knows, thye just said little rumblings, tons of people here said that they knew that there wouldn't be any, but maybe there will, who knows. __________________ Come join Macsight.com now to enjoy a new Macintosh Community! It's free and only takes a second, everyone is welcome. Click Here!

Jun 11, 2003, 07:49 PM	#25
e-coli macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brooklyn	Well, look at the bright side. If the 970 doesn't debut at WWDC, it will be a great time to buy Apple stock on the cheap!

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