Something is Coming...

MacRumors · 08:16 AM

A few more notes:

- MacBidouille's readers had posted on their forums regarding new boxes from Apple that had arrived at a FNAC -- a computer/department story in France with instructions not to open before Monday, June 23rd. The post claims two box sizes... one which is speculated to be laptop sized, while the other is described as much larger. Speculation and discussion are ongoing in this Page 2 thread.

Interestingly enough, Apple Stores are also receiving palettes this week which are not to be opened until Monday afternoon (June 23rd). These reports indicate that at least some new products with immediate availability after WWDC's opening day. It is unknown if there is the same sizes as described by MacBidouille's readers.

- Mac-TV.de claims that Apple Germany has stated that there will be no web-stream of the event.

- The invitation (jpg) for the German Apple Broadcast event hypes WWDC further:

Quote:

Discover the Future with the Apple

Apple Germany invites you to a breathtaking event in the heart of Europe.

Watch the keynote of Steve Jobs from the WWDC in San Francisco via satellite.

For Audio, Video, Publishing and Mediaprofessionals will it be an unforgettable event. News will await you, which will top all your previous expectations on speed.

Be ready for a new age of computing on 23.06.2003 starting 6 pm.

(Please note that this is an invite-only event.)

Mudbug · Jun 16, 2003, 05:20 PM

holy cwap!!!! Can I have one now?

jdstoddard · Jun 16, 2003, 05:21 PM

True...970 here I come.

barkmonster · Jun 16, 2003, 05:21 PM

What's in the big boxes ?

I'd laugh if it was just new iMacs or something after all the 970 hype.

Of course that would be an insane laugh, I'd be crying with disappointment really.

blueBomber · Jun 16, 2003, 05:24 PM

it's probably a g4 with dual-ddr, for even faster performance

Flowbee · Jun 16, 2003, 05:26 PM

One word: Webcams!

...lots and lots of webcams...

jimthorn · Jun 16, 2003, 05:27 PM

My money's on new 15" PowerBooks (G4, not G5). And who says the big boxes only hold one item? Maybe they're filled with lots of smaller boxes, like a new Digital Lifestyle Device (camera, anyone?).

Postal · Jun 16, 2003, 05:28 PM

What's interesting is that this immediately lends support to MacBidouille's arguments... assuming that they all come from the same general source (not necessarily the same person).

Dont Hurt Me · Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM

I would expect xserves,&powermacs but it could be the 15" book & powermacs. Really you arent going to be showing off a 64 bit system on a 32 bit machine are you???Apple has needed this for the past year lets hope its good.

dickrichie · Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM

Does anyone have any idea why Germany iis such a big deal? the only thing I can think and trust me this is a HUGE guess is maybe Porsche helped with the design. They have done industrial deisgn before and even worked with apple on the Newton eMate. Just a thought or should I say a shot in teh dark. the very very dark.

DreaminDirector · Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM

Man, this WWDC si getting so hyped. I really hope it isnt going to be a let down. I'm getting that feeling again like when you were a kid and you knew the next day you were going to disneyland and you were to anxious to go to sleep.

Come on Apple, break the status quo again!

Kyle? · Jun 16, 2003, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dickrichie
Does anyone have any idea why Germany iis such a big deal? the only thing I can think and trust me this is a HUGE guess is maybe Porsche helped with the design. They have done industrial deisgn before and even worked with apple on the Newton eMate. Just a thought or should I say a shot in teh dark. the very very dark.

Or even better, maybe your 911 will run on OS X. That would be sweet. Show BMW a thing or two.

evoluzione · Jun 16, 2003, 05:41 PM

Apple, please stop spending my money before I earn it!

looks like i better hustle up on any outstanding invoices so I can be first in line at Apple SoHo after the streaming of the keynote.......

form · Jun 16, 2003, 05:42 PM

Don't get your hopes up; we all know Apple's history of having nothing significant in such boxes.

reyesmac · Jun 16, 2003, 05:47 PM

I hope Apple pulls out all the stops for this event. I hope they don't hold anything back with the new G5's or cripple them in any way. If they can count on IBM for faster and faster chips these systems will be outdated in a year or two anyway.

pkradd · Jun 16, 2003, 05:50 PM

CNBC streamed the recent Apple event that introed new iPods and iTMS. No reason to believe they won't do the same for WWDC, even if Apple only streams to stores as they did recently. Although one should note that a Quicktime stream was up prior to the recent event in Cupertino but went down just when the event started!

DoJo · Jun 16, 2003, 05:53 PM

I am so happy! After following Mac related rumors for 4 years I am finally in the position to buy a new computer.

Even better, after telling my wife I was considering an eMac she suggested getting a higher-end Mac so It could retain its usefulness longer.

Now if Apple would not raise the prices on the pro towers after the 970 upgrade I would be even happier.

BaghdadBob · Jun 16, 2003, 05:56 PM

*boing*

I don't care about the boxes, the hype is starting to get me all hot and bothered...am I the only one who thinks this level of hype can only be leading to some really good stuff?

I don't know about exceeding all my past expectations though. It would need some anatomy so I could make love to it if it will "exceed all my past expectations". Seriously, I would have to make passionate love to it. I don't think it'll be quite that good.

Better practice my continuously swirling digit motions -- for the new mouse, of course...

pyrotoaster · Jun 16, 2003, 05:58 PM

Something big is coming...

As for the German Stream, while I'm sure the event referred to is real, I'm not so sure about the keynote not being streamed. I read the actual translation at this thread:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...threadid=29542

Quote:

Originally posted by Veldek
Quick Translation:
Apple Germany told us that Apple will for 99% not offer an own live-stream with Quicktime. They don't even think about changing this plan. There will only be a satellite stream to two meetings in Berlin and Tokyo, where special guests and some journalists are invited. No on-line service (e.g. MSN) has
permission for streaming the key note.

According to this, not even Apple Retail Stores will show the keynote, and many Apple Retail Stores have already confirmed that they will be showing the keynote.

blueBomber · Jun 16, 2003, 05:58 PM

I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but you can't put something like "Be ready for a new computer era on 23.06.2003, starting at 6:00 PM in the ******." for a simple speedbump or even the 15" alPB. This implies something really inovative, perhaps even mindblowing...

And it was mentioned (jokingly) that maybe Porche made a case for Apple. Hey, I know more than few car-shop guys who mod out pc cases for people. Maybe Steve is trying to show them all up by hiring the best

rjwill246 · Jun 16, 2003, 06:03 PM

It is going to be very interesting to see if we hear a peep from this forum's very vocal detractors of all these recent rumours- after the WWDC. Even Apple is now claiming something big is going to happen ( for the Berlin invitees) and they generally only hint at "the spectacular" rather than being so direct. I would venture that the 970s will be coming sooner rather than later- and it is hoped that by Christmas time Apple buyers and Windows switchers will be going nuts trying to figure out just where to plunk down that hard earned cash.

pyrotoaster · Jun 16, 2003, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DoJo
I am so happy! After following Mac related rumors for 4 years I am finally in the position to buy a new computer.

Even better, after telling my wife I was considering an eMac she suggested getting a higher-end Mac so It could retain its usefulness longer.

Now if Apple would not raise the prices on the pro towers after the 970 upgrade I would be even happier.

While a new processor might sound like an opportunity for Apple to jack up the price, from what I've seen (MacWhispers report about processor prices comes to mind) there's a very good possibility that prices won't go up.

I'm still wonder what's up with the 12" Powerbook, though...

mikeyredk · Jun 16, 2003, 06:06 PM

do you know whats going to happen someone in one of those meeting is going to tell a bunch of other people then they tell the rest of the world

yea everyone is going to have to sign an nda but it will still leak

agreenster · Jun 16, 2003, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blueBomber
I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but you can't put something like "Be ready for a new computer era on 23.06.2003, starting at 6:00 PM in the ******." for a simple speedbump or even the 15" alPB. This implies something really inovative, perhaps even mindblowing...

Yes, but did you ever stop to think that this may be two different things we are talking about here? Sure, the 970 will probably be revealed, and possibly demo-ed, which is the 'mind blowing event.'

But no product with a 970 in it will be available till probably Christmas or MWSF time. The boxes arriving at the stores are probably just 15-inch Powerbooks with G4's in them. This announcement will also take place around the 23rd, but will be a smaller announcement.

Lokii · Jun 16, 2003, 06:13 PM

MacCentral is reporting that WWDC will "introduce developers to the next major version of Mac OS X server."

*sigh* What does that mean for PowerMacs?

Jun 16, 2003, 05:20 PM	#2
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	holy cwap!!!! Can I have one now? __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:21 PM	#4
barkmonster macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A northern village in the UK with 3 pubs and the best indian takeaway ever	What's in the big boxes ? I'd laugh if it was just new iMacs or something after all the 970 hype. Of course that would be an insane laugh, I'd be crying with disappointment really. __________________ Dual 800Mhz Quicksilver G4, 1.5Gb RAM, 250, 120 & 60Gb HDs, Pioneer DVR-116D, 2 x 19" SyncMaster LCDs, Digidesign Mbox 2, 32Gb iPhone 3G S

Jun 16, 2003, 05:24 PM	#5
blueBomber macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN	it's probably a g4 with dual-ddr, for even faster performance __________________ "I am a ninja. My life is lonely and difficult." "Fry to the rain forest and save the nature!" "Yes Sir!" - a Neo Geo Classic

Jun 16, 2003, 05:26 PM	#6
Flowbee macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alameda, CA	One word: Webcams! ...lots and lots of webcams... __________________ Podophile.com >> Home of Nike+iPod hacks and FAQs.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:27 PM	#7
jimthorn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA, USA	My money's on new 15" PowerBooks (G4, not G5). And who says the big boxes only hold one item? Maybe they're filled with lots of smaller boxes, like a new Digital Lifestyle Device (camera, anyone?). __________________ Home: MacBook Core2Duo 2.2GHz, 4GB RAM, OS X 10.5.5 Work: iMac G5 20" 2.1GHz, 1GB RAM, OS X 10.4.11

Jun 16, 2003, 05:21 PM	#3
jdstoddard macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA	True...970 here I come.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:28 PM	#8
Postal macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada	What's interesting is that this immediately lends support to MacBidouille's arguments... assuming that they all come from the same general source (not necessarily the same person).

Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM	#9
Dont Hurt Me macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	I would expect xserves,&powermacs but it could be the 15" book & powermacs. Really you arent going to be showing off a 64 bit system on a 32 bit machine are you???Apple has needed this for the past year lets hope its good. __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM	#10
dickrichie macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2002	Why germany? Does anyone have any idea why Germany iis such a big deal? the only thing I can think and trust me this is a HUGE guess is maybe Porsche helped with the design. They have done industrial deisgn before and even worked with apple on the Newton eMate. Just a thought or should I say a shot in teh dark. the very very dark.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:32 PM	#11
DreaminDirector macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Emeryville, CA	Man, this WWDC si getting so hyped. I really hope it isnt going to be a let down. I'm getting that feeling again like when you were a kid and you knew the next day you were going to disneyland and you were to anxious to go to sleep. Come on Apple, break the status quo again! __________________ "There's always something waiting at the end of the road. If you're not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place."

Jun 16, 2003, 05:41 PM	#13
evoluzione macrumors 68010 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: down the road, that's where i'll always be	Apple, please stop spending my money before I earn it! looks like i better hustle up on any outstanding invoices so I can be first in line at Apple SoHo after the streaming of the keynote....... __________________ I am Hando Jin, Hang Wong's son...

Jun 16, 2003, 05:42 PM	#14
form macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in a country	Don't get your hopes up; we all know Apple's history of having nothing significant in such boxes. __________________ Las Vegas/Henderson Event & Portrait Photographer Founder of Vegas Photo http://www.vegas-photo.com

Jun 16, 2003, 05:47 PM	#15
reyesmac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central Texas	I hope Apple pulls out all the stops for this event. I hope they don't hold anything back with the new G5's or cripple them in any way. If they can count on IBM for faster and faster chips these systems will be outdated in a year or two anyway.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:50 PM	#16
pkradd macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001	CNBC CNBC streamed the recent Apple event that introed new iPods and iTMS. No reason to believe they won't do the same for WWDC, even if Apple only streams to stores as they did recently. Although one should note that a Quicktime stream was up prior to the recent event in Cupertino but went down just when the event started!

Jun 16, 2003, 05:53 PM	#17
DoJo macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ	I am so happy! After following Mac related rumors for 4 years I am finally in the position to buy a new computer. Even better, after telling my wife I was considering an eMac she suggested getting a higher-end Mac so It could retain its usefulness longer. Now if Apple would not raise the prices on the pro towers after the 970 upgrade I would be even happier.

Jun 16, 2003, 05:56 PM	#18
BaghdadBob macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gorgeous, WA	boing I don't care about the boxes, the hype is starting to get me all hot and bothered...am I the only one who thinks this level of hype can only be leading to some really good stuff? I don't know about exceeding all my past expectations though. It would need some anatomy so I could make love to it if it will "exceed all my past expectations". Seriously, I would have to make passionate love to it. I don't think it'll be quite that good. Better practice my continuously swirling digit motions -- for the new mouse, of course...

Jun 16, 2003, 05:58 PM	#20
blueBomber macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN	I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but you can't put something like "Be ready for a new computer era on 23.06.2003, starting at 6:00 PM in the ******." for a simple speedbump or even the 15" alPB. This implies something really inovative, perhaps even mindblowing... And it was mentioned (jokingly) that maybe Porche made a case for Apple. Hey, I know more than few car-shop guys who mod out pc cases for people. Maybe Steve is trying to show them all up by hiring the best __________________ "I am a ninja. My life is lonely and difficult." "Fry to the rain forest and save the nature!" "Yes Sir!" - a Neo Geo Classic

Jun 16, 2003, 06:03 PM	#21
rjwill246 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA (often) and Adelaide, OZ	Remember the vapour-ware jabs? It is going to be very interesting to see if we hear a peep from this forum's very vocal detractors of all these recent rumours- after the WWDC. Even Apple is now claiming something big is going to happen ( for the Berlin invitees) and they generally only hint at "the spectacular" rather than being so direct. I would venture that the 970s will be coming sooner rather than later- and it is hoped that by Christmas time Apple buyers and Windows switchers will be going nuts trying to figure out just where to plunk down that hard earned cash.

Jun 16, 2003, 06:06 PM	#23
mikeyredk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003	do you know whats going to happen someone in one of those meeting is going to tell a bunch of other people then they tell the rest of the world yea everyone is going to have to sign an nda but it will still leak

Jun 16, 2003, 06:13 PM	#25
Lokii macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Long Island	OSX Servers @ WWDC MacCentral is reporting that WWDC will "introduce developers to the next major version of Mac OS X server." sigh What does that mean for PowerMacs?

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