Banners Up for Apple's Let's Rock Media Event on September 9th

MacRumors · Sep 6, 2008, 10:37 PM

Andrew Mager has posted (via iPhoneSavior) an image from outside the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco where Apple will hold its "Let's Rock" media event on September 9th, 2008.

The large multi-story banner shows one of Apple's iPod silhouette ads clearly suggesting a major iPod-related event. Persistent rumors have predicted that Apple will introduce a tall iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, as well as iTunes 8. There are also suggestions that Apple could introduce the 2.1 iPhone firmware with some previously unannounced features.

A few last minute tidbits:

- We've heard a few more reports of Apple telling reporters that this event will be a "big deal" and urging them to come. While it's hard to read too much into this sort of hype, it does not appear to be typical practice for Apple.
- DaringFireball suggests that there will be iPhone news at the event.
- While we won't be providing live web coverage, we will offer links to all available coverage as well as SMS updates via Twitter.
- The event will take place on September 9th, 2008 at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern.

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wongulous · Sep 6, 2008, 10:40 PM

I wonder if it's all a smokescreen for something REALLY big, given this new information... I can't wait!

SleepyHead157 · Sep 6, 2008, 10:41 PM

i hope its something big. I can't wait for iphone news.

Nieval · Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM

The wait is finally coming to an end..

Peace · Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM

So there's not going to be a macrumorslive site ?

Vulcan · Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM

Hope it's something big, looks awesome!!

WildCowboy · Sep 6, 2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

So there's not going to be a macrumorslive site ?

We don't get invited to these things.

CWallace · Sep 6, 2008, 10:43 PM

MS is launching their new Zunes and Mice the same day, I noticed.

Sam Yikin · Sep 6, 2008, 10:44 PM

Can't wait, looking to get an iPod touch sometime this year.

brendanspah764 · Sep 6, 2008, 10:44 PM

what about spoiler-free? I would to come home from school that day and be able to be surprised.

swingerofbirch · Sep 6, 2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

Apple is unveiling the world's largest downtown shower complete with iPod shower curtain?!

Peace · Sep 6, 2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildCowboy

We don't get invited to these things.

I know that but usually when theres a keynote macrumors changes to macrumorslive and there are text based stuff. Thats not happening this time?

JW008 · 08:47 PM

I just don't see what can be that big about it. Even if ALL the rumors (complete redesign of iPod line-up, iTunes 8, iPhone 2.1) are true, I just don't see that as HUGE news. If you throw in some of the "fringe" rumors (Subscription service, Beatles on iTunes, etc.), it makes it bigger news. But, that would take a three hour event to introduce. This event has too much hype, even for Apple.

You know what would make it huge? Redesigned MacBooks! But I am admittedly a very biased opinion on that matter!

iCantwait · Sep 6, 2008, 10:48 PM

I want that poster in my bedroom

a1016neo · Sep 6, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildCowboy

We don't get invited to these things.

Then how does Engadget get in?

Pikemann Urge · Sep 6, 2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingerofbirch

Apple is unveiling the world's largest downtown shower complete with iPod shower curtain?!

I like it - make your own reality!

Well, whoever is right or wrong on the new nanos, I think we all have the same view for 09/09: BRING IT ON.

WildCowboy · Sep 6, 2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

I know that but usually when theres a keynote macrumors changes to macrumorslive and there are text based stuff. Thats not happening this time?

We didn't do it for last year's iPod event, but I believe we were able to get a man on the inside for the 2006 event. So no, there aren't any plans to do it this time as far as I know.

Pikemann Urge · Sep 6, 2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCantwait

I want that poster in my bedroom

If you can fit that in your bedroom then I WANT YOUR BEDROOM.

JW008 · Sep 6, 2008, 10:50 PM

You know, if you throw out iPhone news from the mix (as DaringFireball suggests that it will come at the end of the event and not the event itself--if I'm reading that correctly), it's just another blow to "size" of this event. Hmmm...this is by far one of the oddest rumor seasons leading up to an event in a while. (or at least since June!

)

calvin2006 · Sep 6, 2008, 10:52 PM

It would be HUGE news if the prices were severely slashed on all their models so that no one can compete with them. I'm talking a sub-$100 iPod Nano, a 16GB touch at $199, and so on. I actually think we will see a 16GB touch for $199, and an 8GB Nano for under $100. We'll see what happens, but if that happened, it would be HUGE.

skellener · Sep 6, 2008, 10:52 PM

DRM free iTunes please!!!

arn · Sep 6, 2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1016neo

Then how does Engadget get in?

They get invited.

arn

culero · Sep 6, 2008, 10:53 PM

I will be like the cool kids and own an iPod touch!

WildCowboy · Sep 6, 2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1016neo

Then how does Engadget get in?

I'd imagine being owned by AOL carries some benefits, such as media invites to these sorts of things..

deannnnn · Sep 6, 2008, 10:55 PM

Well, no matter what happens, I'm still excited to see what Apple has up their sleeve.

We know they are releasing new SOMETHING... so it's going to cause a lot of hype around MR... and that's always good.

Sep 6, 2008, 10:37 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Banners Up for Apple's Let's Rock Media Event on September 9th Andrew Mager has posted (via iPhoneSavior) an image from outside the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco where Apple will hold its "Let's Rock" media event on September 9th, 2008. The large multi-story banner shows one of Apple's iPod silhouette ads clearly suggesting a major iPod-related event. Persistent rumors have predicted that Apple will introduce a tall iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, as well as iTunes 8. There are also suggestions that Apple could introduce the 2.1 iPhone firmware with some previously unannounced features. A few last minute tidbits: - We've heard a few more reports of Apple telling reporters that this event will be a "big deal" and urging them to come. While it's hard to read too much into this sort of hype, it does not appear to be typical practice for Apple. - DaringFireball suggests that there will be iPhone news at the event. - While we won't be providing live web coverage, we will offer links to all available coverage as well as SMS updates via Twitter. - The event will take place on September 9th, 2008 at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern. Article Link

Sep 6, 2008, 10:40 PM	#2
wongulous macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2002	I wonder if it's all a smokescreen for something REALLY big, given this new information... I can't wait! __________________ nana nanananana nanana katamari damacy..

Sep 6, 2008, 10:41 PM	#3
SleepyHead157 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	i hope its something big. I can't wait for iphone news. __________________ ZiggyTek.com- The Gadget Community

Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM	#6
Vulcan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Hope it's something big, looks awesome!! __________________ Vulcan 13" MacBook Pro

Sep 6, 2008, 10:44 PM	#10
brendanspah764 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	what about spoiler-free? I would to come home from school that day and be able to be surprised. __________________ 8GB iPod Nano 4G Silver 16GB iPod Nano 5G Blue eMac 1.25 GHz Combo Drive 1GB RAM

Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM	#4
Nieval macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cleveland	The wait is finally coming to an end..

Sep 6, 2008, 10:42 PM	#5
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	So there's not going to be a macrumorslive site ?

Sep 6, 2008, 10:43 PM	#8
CWallace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA	MS is launching their new Zunes and Mice the same day, I noticed.

Sep 6, 2008, 10:44 PM	#9
Sam Yikin macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007	Can't wait, looking to get an iPod touch sometime this year.

Sep 6, 2008, 10:47 PM	#13
JW008 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	I just don't see what can be that big about it. Even if ALL the rumors (complete redesign of iPod line-up, iTunes 8, iPhone 2.1) are true, I just don't see that as HUGE news. If you throw in some of the "fringe" rumors (Subscription service, Beatles on iTunes, etc.), it makes it bigger news. But, that would take a three hour event to introduce. This event has too much hype, even for Apple. You know what would make it huge? Redesigned MacBooks! But I am admittedly a very biased opinion on that matter! Last edited by Doctor Q : Jan 8, 2009 at 08:47 PM. Reason: no need to quote entire first post

Sep 6, 2008, 10:48 PM	#14
iCantwait macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I want that poster in my bedroom __________________ There truly is something beautiful about seeing a 5gb iPod plugged into an iBook

Sep 6, 2008, 10:50 PM	#19
JW008 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	You know, if you throw out iPhone news from the mix (as DaringFireball suggests that it will come at the end of the event and not the event itself--if I'm reading that correctly), it's just another blow to "size" of this event. Hmmm...this is by far one of the oddest rumor seasons leading up to an event in a while. (or at least since June! )

Sep 6, 2008, 10:52 PM	#20
calvin2006 macrumors member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY	It would be HUGE news if the prices were severely slashed on all their models so that no one can compete with them. I'm talking a sub-$100 iPod Nano, a 16GB touch at $199, and so on. I actually think we will see a 16GB touch for $199, and an 8GB Nano for under $100. We'll see what happens, but if that happened, it would be HUGE.

Sep 6, 2008, 10:52 PM	#21
skellener macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal.	DRM free iTunes please!!!

Sep 6, 2008, 10:53 PM	#23
culero macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003	Finally... I will be like the cool kids and own an iPod touch!

Sep 6, 2008, 10:55 PM	#25
deannnnn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City & South Florida	Well, no matter what happens, I'm still excited to see what Apple has up their sleeve. We know they are releasing new SOMETHING... so it's going to cause a lot of hype around MR... and that's always good. __________________ MacBook 2.2 GHz Intel, 2 GB RAM iMac G5 20" 1.8 GHz PPC, 1.25 GB RAM iPhone 3GS 32GB

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