Prototype Enclosures

arn · Jul 7, 2002, 12:42 PM

According to a source, there are currently up to six (6) enclosures undergoing internal testing. Features vary and it's unknown which features may make it to the final hardware... but they at least some include: white speaker, front mounted headphone jack, 4x512MB RAM, new motherboard, bays for two optical drives.

Certainly nothing earth-shattering, but of interest for those following closely...

MacWorld Expo NY is only 10 days away, and expectations are upgrades to the current PowerMac line.

kishba · Jul 7, 2002, 12:50 PM

yay!!!! some rumor-like info to satisfy my infallible crave... if only it wasn't so generic...

i miss last year when we had spy photos

Wes · Jul 7, 2002, 12:50 PM

Too bad there aren't any pictures ;-(, I would really like to see what these things look like

jbrown · Jul 7, 2002, 12:54 PM

am i the first?? any photos of the cases??

job · Jul 7, 2002, 02:04 PM

Six different enclosures 10 days before MWNY? Isn't that cutting it a bit close?

redAPPLE · Jul 7, 2002, 02:05 PM

my 0.02.

10 days left.

we have been waiting for almost half a year(?) for new power macs.

i guess we could wait for another 10 days, right guys?

vonboom · 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by redAPPLE
my 0.02.

10 days left.

we have been waiting for almost half a year(?) for new power macs.

i guess we could wait for another 10 days, right guys?

you bettcha......all my money are belong to apple

DavPeanut · Jul 7, 2002, 02:26 PM

whats with the big pict?

I like the idea of them testing multiple disigns.
Isn't it a bit late? I mean, testing ten days before the show? Whats with that?

job · Jul 7, 2002, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DavPeanut
whats with the big pict?

I like the idea of them testing multiple disigns.
Isn't it a bit late? I mean, testing ten days before the show? Whats with that?

I was also wondering the same thing.

rice_web · Jul 7, 2002, 02:47 PM

They don't have to ship them for a couple of months, so what's wrong with testing them now?

eddively · Jul 7, 2002, 03:06 PM

even if it doesn't need to ship ASAP, they still need to show it MacWorld. People aren't going to want a generic PC case, then the message, "Surprise, your computer doesn't look like you thought, its now "...."..."

We need to see the goods before we buy it.

Grokgod · Jul 7, 2002, 03:08 PM

Ok First whats with the GOOed JPG?
Those are POD people , arent they?
With KAI GOO used with the ugly button on all the way!

Set on Kill!

New enclosures with only 10 days away,,, now being tested...?

I think that the new Powermacs better be ready to ship ,, RIGHT AWAY!

Ship those suckers and get the money in!

Testing now scares me, makes me think that they wont be there for MWNY!

You have to test these things a long time before releases or showing them at MWNY. You can't start testing now!

How will you know which one is to be shown at MW.
Even if they dont ship till doomsday!

Man oh man, I can see why people get crazy at MW's

I really can, I can feel it coming on ..... Brrrrrr

nero007 · Jul 7, 2002, 03:26 PM

My guess is that they have that many enclosures right now to mess with the rumor sites. I'm sure they already know what is going to be ready for MWNY.

dongmin · Jul 7, 2002, 03:28 PM

Quote:

New enclosures with only 10 days away,,, now being tested...?

You have to test these things a long time before releases or showing them at MWNY. You can't start testing now!

People, chill out. The rumor is so vague, it could mean anything.

For all we know, they may already have something set for MWNY and are testing for the next round.

Or, the diffterent prototypes may vary only on minor aspects, like grey speakers vs. white speakers. It could be anything.

Personally, I'm not expecting any radical revisions to the case until the G5. Maybe, if we're lucky, we'll get two 5.25" drive bays. Maybe.

rice_web · Jul 7, 2002, 04:09 PM

Maybe the Quicksilver case will be used again. Who knows?

drastik · Jul 7, 2002, 04:13 PM

I don't think that hte testing is anything to sweat, they probably just have a few floating around to confuse, or their were up to six being passed around for this development cycle and it took till now to find out how many were moving.

Sayer · Jul 7, 2002, 04:17 PM

Add about 6 weeks to any of these types of "testing" rumors. This info is being released very close to MWNY because its "safe" to do it now as many more people have been exposed to the whole CPU desgin process by now.

The new G4s should already be in production in whatever form it will take in order to build inventory for Apple, its distributors and also to sit in customs while gov't Customs agents decide if they could fit terrorists or shoulder fired missles inside a bunch of G4 CPU boxes.

Just relax. This is the big intermediate G4 update to save a small amount of face in the eyes of the media who wonder why Apple sells measly 1.x GHz G4s compared to monster 2.x GHz Pentiums.

I seriously doubt FireWire 2 will appear, just a newer mobo using Xserve tech such as DDR RAM and faster I/O. Xserve effectively let that one cat out of the bag (and maybe more, stay tuned).

gotohamish · Jul 7, 2002, 05:38 PM

People! Do you REALLY (REALLY!) think Apple don't have the enclosure ready?Maybe there'll be options, maybe not. Maybe they're always testing, and we don't know! I think the previous poster about different coloured speakers is probably right. Patience! 2 drive bays would RULE though. gth

JtheLemur · Jul 7, 2002, 06:46 PM

Kill El Capitan! It has served it's time, and served it VERY well, but it's time for something NEW! Even hardcore professionals want a good lookin' computer, and it's time for a change. =D

Heck, I'm taking out an AppleLoan if the kit is cool enough. hehehe.

ibookin' · Jul 7, 2002, 07:26 PM

Going to MWNY this year...

I wanna see something amazing at the keynote (DDR PowerMacs, G5, G4 iBook), although these things probably won't happen.

Still, I am flying out from Los Angeles to see the keynote.

I can't wait. 10 more days...

goglamosh · Jul 7, 2002, 08:52 PM

i hope that the new PowerMac's don't take too long to ship. i have been waiting for a DDR based PowerMac forever. i will definitely be putting in a order once they are made available on Apple's website.

Ordinate · Jul 7, 2002, 09:16 PM

This isn't likely... unless announcement to shipment will be another one of those give-or-take 2 month delays!

What's this about a poster getting 800 on the SAT in math? Make that two of us; however, it makes me wonder where did he/she take that test. While you can take the PSAT in your Freshman year of HS, no 9th-grader is ever rountinely scheduled for an SAT at that grade level.

vimac · Jul 7, 2002, 09:43 PM

I think the quicksilver case is almost perfect the way it is now, so I wouldn't be surpised if there wouldn't be drastic changes. Maybe USB, phonejacks, firewire, etc. being in the front and a second full size drive... those are the only design flows in the currect cases.

mymemory · Jul 7, 2002, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hitman
Six different enclosures 10 days before MWNY? Isn't that cutting it a bit close?

That was the first thing that came to my mind, what are we? apha testers?

skunk · Jul 7, 2002, 10:53 PM

Quite clearly, Apple are actually planning to surprise us all and release six different models. Specs, anyone?

Jul 7, 2002, 12:42 PM	#1
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	Prototype Enclosures According to a source, there are currently up to six (6) enclosures undergoing internal testing. Features vary and it's unknown which features may make it to the final hardware... but they at least some include: white speaker, front mounted headphone jack, 4x512MB RAM, new motherboard, bays for two optical drives. Certainly nothing earth-shattering, but of interest for those following closely... MacWorld Expo NY is only 10 days away, and expectations are upgrades to the current PowerMac line.

Jul 7, 2002, 12:50 PM	#2
kishba macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Michigan	yay!!!! some rumor-like info to satisfy my infallible crave... if only it wasn't so generic... i miss last year when we had spy photos __________________ all my money are belong to apple (read this) "I personally don't give a shiza what Intel is at and personally i'm tired of hearing about them. Intel based machines don't run OS X or Final Cut Pro. End of story." - nuckinfutz (60) amen.

Jul 7, 2002, 12:54 PM	#4
jbrown macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: london	casings am i the first?? any photos of the cases??

Jul 7, 2002, 02:04 PM	#5
job macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in transit	Six different enclosures 10 days before MWNY? Isn't that cutting it a bit close? __________________ flickr

Jul 7, 2002, 02:26 PM	#8
DavPeanut macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	whats with the big pict? I like the idea of them testing multiple disigns. Isn't it a bit late? I mean, testing ten days before the show? Whats with that? __________________ iBook 600 CD 12" Core2Duo 17" MacBook Pro when they come out. Freshman at Carnegie Mellon University

Jul 7, 2002, 12:50 PM	#3
Wes macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: London	Too bad there aren't any pictures ;-(, I would really like to see what these things look like

Jul 7, 2002, 02:05 PM	#6
redAPPLE macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2002 Location: 2 Much Infinite Loops	my 0.02. 10 days left. we have been waiting for almost half a year(?) for new power macs. i guess we could wait for another 10 days, right guys?

Jul 7, 2002, 02:47 PM	#10
rice_web macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minot, North Dakota	They don't have to ship them for a couple of months, so what's wrong with testing them now? __________________ I write software.

Jul 7, 2002, 03:06 PM	#11
eddively macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Eagan , MN	they need it before macworld tho even if it doesn't need to ship ASAP, they still need to show it MacWorld. People aren't going to want a generic PC case, then the message, "Surprise, your computer doesn't look like you thought, its now "...."..." We need to see the goods before we buy it. __________________ gyah!!!

Jul 7, 2002, 03:08 PM	#12
Grokgod macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Deep within the heart of madness!	Freaky SUndays! Ok First whats with the GOOed JPG? Those are POD people , arent they? With KAI GOO used with the ugly button on all the way! Set on Kill! New enclosures with only 10 days away,,, now being tested...? I think that the new Powermacs better be ready to ship ,, RIGHT AWAY! Ship those suckers and get the money in! Testing now scares me, makes me think that they wont be there for MWNY! You have to test these things a long time before releases or showing them at MWNY. You can't start testing now! How will you know which one is to be shown at MW. Even if they dont ship till doomsday! Man oh man, I can see why people get crazy at MW's I really can, I can feel it coming on ..... Brrrrrr __________________ Eckhart Tolle is the real deal, buy his audio tape and change your life!

Jul 7, 2002, 03:26 PM	#13
nero007 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2002	My guess is that they have that many enclosures right now to mess with the rumor sites. I'm sure they already know what is going to be ready for MWNY.

Jul 7, 2002, 04:09 PM	#15
rice_web macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minot, North Dakota	Maybe the Quicksilver case will be used again. Who knows? __________________ I write software.

Jul 7, 2002, 04:13 PM	#16
drastik macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashvegas	I don't think that hte testing is anything to sweat, they probably just have a few floating around to confuse, or their were up to six being passed around for this development cycle and it took till now to find out how many were moving. __________________ Good Touch Software - Bespoke iPhone Applications

Jul 7, 2002, 04:17 PM	#17
Sayer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	Rumor Temporal Distortion Add about 6 weeks to any of these types of "testing" rumors. This info is being released very close to MWNY because its "safe" to do it now as many more people have been exposed to the whole CPU desgin process by now. The new G4s should already be in production in whatever form it will take in order to build inventory for Apple, its distributors and also to sit in customs while gov't Customs agents decide if they could fit terrorists or shoulder fired missles inside a bunch of G4 CPU boxes. Just relax. This is the big intermediate G4 update to save a small amount of face in the eyes of the media who wonder why Apple sells measly 1.x GHz G4s compared to monster 2.x GHz Pentiums. I seriously doubt FireWire 2 will appear, just a newer mobo using Xserve tech such as DDR RAM and faster I/O. Xserve effectively let that one cat out of the bag (and maybe more, stay tuned). __________________ Obama Joker = RACIST :: Bush Joker = Political Commentary Obama Bows to world leaders that violate 200+ years of protocol: 2

Jul 7, 2002, 05:38 PM	#18
gotohamish macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: BKLN	Honestly! People! Do you REALLY (REALLY!) think Apple don't have the enclosure ready?Maybe there'll be options, maybe not. Maybe they're always testing, and we don't know! I think the previous poster about different coloured speakers is probably right. Patience! 2 drive bays would RULE though. gth __________________ Studio Touristique.

Jul 7, 2002, 06:46 PM	#19
JtheLemur macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2002	PLEEEEASE Kill El Capitan! It has served it's time, and served it VERY well, but it's time for something NEW! Even hardcore professionals want a good lookin' computer, and it's time for a change. =D Heck, I'm taking out an AppleLoan if the kit is cool enough. hehehe.

Jul 7, 2002, 07:26 PM	#20
ibookin' macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Going to MWNY this year... I wanna see something amazing at the keynote (DDR PowerMacs, G5, G4 iBook), although these things probably won't happen. Still, I am flying out from Los Angeles to see the keynote. I can't wait. 10 more days... __________________ 17" MacBook Pro 2.6GHz Hi-Res iPhone 3GS 32GB Black

Jul 7, 2002, 08:52 PM	#21
goglamosh macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002	i hope that the new PowerMac's don't take too long to ship. i have been waiting for a DDR based PowerMac forever. i will definitely be putting in a order once they are made available on Apple's website.

Jul 7, 2002, 09:16 PM	#22
Ordinate macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Silicone Valley (;-))	STILL deciding on enclosures?? This isn't likely... unless announcement to shipment will be another one of those give-or-take 2 month delays! What's this about a poster getting 800 on the SAT in math? Make that two of us; however, it makes me wonder where did he/she take that test. While you can take the PSAT in your Freshman year of HS, no 9th-grader is ever rountinely scheduled for an SAT at that grade level.

Jul 7, 2002, 09:43 PM	#23
vimac macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2001	Quicksilver is almost perfect the way it is... I think the quicksilver case is almost perfect the way it is now, so I wouldn't be surpised if there wouldn't be drastic changes. Maybe USB, phonejacks, firewire, etc. being in the front and a second full size drive... those are the only design flows in the currect cases.

Jul 7, 2002, 10:53 PM	#25
skunk macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Republic of Ukistan	It's Obvious Quite clearly, Apple are actually planning to surprise us all and release six different models. Specs, anyone?

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