Apple Music Media Event - October 16th?

MacRumors · 12:26 PM

Appleinsider cites that "reliable sources" are reporting that Apple will be hosting a Music media event next week on Thursday, October 16th.

Media invitations reportedly read "The year's biggest music story is about to get even bigger".

A mid-October release for the iTunes for Windows has been rumored for some time now, with early reports pointing to October 15th.

granex · Oct 9, 2003, 12:28 PM

It's not too late. Apple has actually been getting continuous pub from the stream of copycat announcements. While it might have been good for them to have completely captured this market before others jumped in, the timing of the release should not be too bad at all.

GrannySmith_G5 · Oct 9, 2003, 12:28 PM

will probably be more than itms for windows. I expect some ipod gadgets as well.

bertagert · Oct 9, 2003, 12:29 PM

Wonder how this plays into the Napster release onthe 29th? Looks like Apple wants to get as much hype before Napster comes out.

I just took a look at Napster and you'll need windows 2000/XP and MS Media player for it to work.

Let the fight begin!

SeaFox · Oct 9, 2003, 12:32 PM

Hooray!

I hope it's iTunes for Windows!

Mudbug · Oct 9, 2003, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bertagert
Let the fight begin!

My gloves are already off... So the 16th it is. I agree with GrannySmith_G5 too - I think there'll be an ipod accessory or two with it, just to sweeten the deal.

kmac51 · Oct 9, 2003, 12:37 PM

A very large article talks about the release being next week, from sources close to the action.

Kmac

arn · Oct 9, 2003, 12:37 PM

The story also says that Apple may offer incentives (free songs) to those just signing up.

arn

Vector · Oct 9, 2003, 12:40 PM

that would be great if apple can pull it off. If apple cannot make the windows version happen before napster and dell get started, i do not think there will be much marketshare left once apple enters. Apple would have to force themselves into an already packed market rather than entering one with only a couple of services that cannot compete equally.

SonyGuy · Oct 9, 2003, 12:41 PM

Now the question is, will I be able to access my iTMS downloads on my Mac on my windows machine?

That would rock. Pun intended.

pkradd · Oct 9, 2003, 12:41 PM

It's the real deal for Windows users. Napster is not compatible with the iPod. Also, the new iPod tv ads will probably change slightly after the announcement with a tag for iTunes for Windows. I wonder if Apple may also drop the prices on the iPods or perhaps a new 5 gig at $199?

dho · Oct 9, 2003, 12:46 PM

Could they be anouncing ITMS windows and europe at the same time?

arn · Oct 9, 2003, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dho
Could they be anouncing ITMS windows and europe at the same time?

No.

All signs point to iTunes Europe in 2004.

Vector · Oct 9, 2003, 12:48 PM

that would be great if apple can pull it off. If apple cannot make the windows version happen before napster and dell get started, i do not think there will be much marketshare left once apple enters. Apple would have to force themselves into an already packed market rather than entering one with only a couple of services that cannot compete equally.

Wonder Boy · Oct 9, 2003, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrannySmith_G5
will probably be more than itms for windows. I expect some ipod gadgets as well.

Same here.

maxterpiece · Oct 9, 2003, 12:49 PM

Damn yo! This is definitely it (iTunes Music Store for Windows). My two biggest concerns are solidity of the windows version of iTunes and the DRM of the windows version being different. I am less concerned about the DRM though. I don't think Apple would ever release a Windows version with different DRM unless it was something virtually unnoticeable like 5 consecutive burns of a playlist allowed instead of 10.
max

kuyu · Oct 9, 2003, 12:51 PM

Of all my friends, I'm the only one who uses/owns a mac. Honestly, my peecee buddies can't wait for iTunes windows. They've all seen or used iTunes on my machine and complain that there's nothing that complete for windows. If iTunes works as seemlessly on peecees as it does on a mac, the music store is a shoe in. Also, no one else offers aac on the peecee, so that will be a major drawing point. Hopefully this will give apple the catapult they need in a market dominated by two bit companies.

kansast · Oct 9, 2003, 12:53 PM

I said it before.. but I hope this iTunes for Windoze. .and I hope it's a big hit. I just hope that if it is a big hit, Apple can keep up with the bandwidht demands. that would suck if it were to crap out after an anouncement like that

neilw · Oct 9, 2003, 12:53 PM

Here's my question: Will Apple, along with iTMS for Windows, also introduce a new, updated version of the store?

That would be a master stroke, IMHO. All the services coming on-line now seem to be knock-offs of the current iTMS; if Apple could roll in some cool new features that no one else has, that'd give them a compelling advantage for this holiday season at least.

I have not read one word of speculation whether iTMS for Windows will just be a duplication of the Mac version, or whether it'll come along with an updated store. [obviously assume that new features would be available from the Mac as well.]

DillHarris · Oct 9, 2003, 12:55 PM

C'mon, c'mon.... This has gotta be it! I can't wait! PeeCee users will finally taste a slice of the Apple pie!

SilentPanda · Oct 9, 2003, 01:04 PM

One thing I would *really* like to see added to the store is a "buy later" list... I know there is a shopping cart... but there's a whole bunch of music I want to buy but I don't want to spend a ton of money all at once... it'd be nice to have a place to store tunes that I'd like to someday buy... and it'd probably benefit Apple since I'd purchase more music... sometimes I go back to the store and can't remember what I wanted to buy so I just leave... I've requested the feature... hopefully someday...

coumerelli · Oct 9, 2003, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by granex
It's not too late. Apple has actually been getting continuous pub from the stream of copycat announcements. While it might have been good for them to have completely captured this market before others jumped in, the timing of the release should not be too bad at all.

I could not agree more.

Vector · Oct 9, 2003, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kansast
I said it before.. but I hope this iTunes for Windoze. .and I hope it's a big hit. I just hope that if it is a big hit, Apple can keep up with the bandwidht demands. that would suck if it were to crap out after an anouncement like that

With as much bandwidth as apple has i doubt that would be a problem. I can dowload any song from itms in less than 1 sec and i am sure they have anticipated that problem.

F/reW/re · Oct 9, 2003, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DillHarris
C'mon, c'mon.... This has gotta be it! I can't wait! PeeCee users will finally taste a slice of the Apple pie!

THey hace actually been eating a crappy quicktime player for a long time. Lets hope iTunes tastes better!

Trimix · Oct 9, 2003, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arn
The story also says that Apple may offer incentives (free songs) to those just signing up.

arn

That is seriously the smartest thing they can do - now, do i buy more apple stock ???

Oct 9, 2003, 12:24 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Music Media Event - October 16th? Appleinsider cites that "reliable sources" are reporting that Apple will be hosting a Music media event next week on Thursday, October 16th. Media invitations reportedly read "The year's biggest music story is about to get even bigger". A mid-October release for the iTunes for Windows has been rumored for some time now, with early reports pointing to October 15th. Last edited by arn : Oct 9, 2003 at 12:26 PM.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:28 PM	#2
granex macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	now's the time It's not too late. Apple has actually been getting continuous pub from the stream of copycat announcements. While it might have been good for them to have completely captured this market before others jumped in, the timing of the release should not be too bad at all.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:28 PM	#3
GrannySmith_G5 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: oith	will probably be more than itms for windows. I expect some ipod gadgets as well. __________________ "Get down from the cross, we could use the wood" - Tom Waits

Oct 9, 2003, 12:32 PM	#5
SeaFox macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere Else	Hooray! I hope it's iTunes for Windows! __________________ "In the room was the last person on Earth. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door..."

Oct 9, 2003, 12:37 PM	#7
kmac51 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2003	WallStreet Journal says next week A very large article talks about the release being next week, from sources close to the action. Kmac

Oct 9, 2003, 12:29 PM	#4
bertagert macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003	Wonder how this plays into the Napster release onthe 29th? Looks like Apple wants to get as much hype before Napster comes out. I just took a look at Napster and you'll need windows 2000/XP and MS Media player for it to work. Let the fight begin!

Oct 9, 2003, 12:37 PM	#8
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	The story also says that Apple may offer incentives (free songs) to those just signing up. arn

Oct 9, 2003, 12:40 PM	#9
Vector macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2002	that would be great if apple can pull it off. If apple cannot make the windows version happen before napster and dell get started, i do not think there will be much marketshare left once apple enters. Apple would have to force themselves into an already packed market rather than entering one with only a couple of services that cannot compete equally.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:41 PM	#10
SonyGuy macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles	Now the question is, will I be able to access my iTMS downloads on my Mac on my windows machine? That would rock. Pun intended.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:41 PM	#11
pkradd macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001	It's the real deal for Windows users. Napster is not compatible with the iPod. Also, the new iPod tv ads will probably change slightly after the announcement with a tag for iTunes for Windows. I wonder if Apple may also drop the prices on the iPods or perhaps a new 5 gig at $199?

Oct 9, 2003, 12:46 PM	#12
dho macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California	Could they be anouncing ITMS windows and europe at the same time? __________________ "Dont do schoo Stay in milk Drink your drugs" ~Mr. T

Oct 9, 2003, 12:48 PM	#14
Vector macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2002	that would be great if apple can pull it off. If apple cannot make the windows version happen before napster and dell get started, i do not think there will be much marketshare left once apple enters. Apple would have to force themselves into an already packed market rather than entering one with only a couple of services that cannot compete equally.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:49 PM	#16
maxterpiece macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2003	this is it Damn yo! This is definitely it (iTunes Music Store for Windows). My two biggest concerns are solidity of the windows version of iTunes and the DRM of the windows version being different. I am less concerned about the DRM though. I don't think Apple would ever release a Windows version with different DRM unless it was something virtually unnoticeable like 5 consecutive burns of a playlist allowed instead of 10. max __________________ Fiction Weekly

Oct 9, 2003, 12:51 PM	#17
kuyu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville	Of all my friends, I'm the only one who uses/owns a mac. Honestly, my peecee buddies can't wait for iTunes windows. They've all seen or used iTunes on my machine and complain that there's nothing that complete for windows. If iTunes works as seemlessly on peecees as it does on a mac, the music store is a shoe in. Also, no one else offers aac on the peecee, so that will be a major drawing point. Hopefully this will give apple the catapult they need in a market dominated by two bit companies. __________________ If it plugs in I have one. If it goes fast I want one.

Oct 9, 2003, 12:53 PM	#18
kansast macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	i said it before I said it before.. but I hope this iTunes for Windoze. .and I hope it's a big hit. I just hope that if it is a big hit, Apple can keep up with the bandwidht demands. that would suck if it were to crap out after an anouncement like that

Oct 9, 2003, 12:53 PM	#19
neilw macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey	Here's my question: Will Apple, along with iTMS for Windows, also introduce a new, updated version of the store? That would be a master stroke, IMHO. All the services coming on-line now seem to be knock-offs of the current iTMS; if Apple could roll in some cool new features that no one else has, that'd give them a compelling advantage for this holiday season at least. I have not read one word of speculation whether iTMS for Windows will just be a duplication of the Mac version, or whether it'll come along with an updated store. [obviously assume that new features would be available from the Mac as well.]

Oct 9, 2003, 12:55 PM	#20
DillHarris macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Upstate NY	C'mon, c'mon.... This has gotta be it! I can't wait! PeeCee users will finally taste a slice of the Apple pie! __________________ "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free."

Oct 9, 2003, 01:04 PM	#21
SilentPanda Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Bamboo Forest	One thing I would really like to see added to the store is a "buy later" list... I know there is a shopping cart... but there's a whole bunch of music I want to buy but I don't want to spend a ton of money all at once... it'd be nice to have a place to store tunes that I'd like to someday buy... and it'd probably benefit Apple since I'd purchase more music... sometimes I go back to the store and can't remember what I wanted to buy so I just leave... I've requested the feature... hopefully someday... __________________ "grade image" - say it out loud, it'll make you laugh.

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