Last Minute WWDC Notes...

MacRumors · 11:46 PM

As initially reported by ThinkSecret, it appears that WWDC will bring long awaited Display Updates.

It appears, however, that Appleinsider's pricing report is not accurate. Their report claimed a price drop for the new displays with prices ranging from $999 (20") to $2999 (30").

Instead, based on sources, it appears that the revised 20" and 23" displays will keep their current prices, and the 30" will be introduced at above $3000.

MacRumors should have coverage of the WWDC Keynote tomorrow which starts at 10AM Pacific.

javabear90 · 11:46 PM

wasn't the airport express just updated? And the display pricing sux

windowsblowsass · Jun 27, 2004, 11:45 PM

so do we have any news on what the displays will look like

mikeyredk · Jun 27, 2004, 11:46 PM

$999 for a 20 inch display sign me up

MacBoy88 · Jun 27, 2004, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Macrumors

MacRumors should have coverage of the WWDC Keynote tomorrow which starts at 10AM Pacific.

YAH!!

mms · Jun 27, 2004, 11:47 PM

Coverage as in text or QuickTime stream?

Phat_Pat · Jun 27, 2004, 11:48 PM

13 more hours!!!!!!!

arn · Jun 27, 2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by windowsblowsass

so do we have any news on what the displays will look like

it's assumed to look like the ones depicted in ThinkSecret's renditions

arn

AliensAreFuzzy · Jun 27, 2004, 11:50 PM

If that new pricing is right, it will suck. It'd be really nice if those $999-$3000 prices are right.

nexusfx · Jun 27, 2004, 11:53 PM

Well correct your flub there reporters, express was just released

Anyways, I'm just gonna sit back and wait till the announcements before I address anything, looking forward to it.......that simple.

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aswitcher · Jun 27, 2004, 11:55 PM

What happened to the Airport update mentioned????

Photorun · Jun 27, 2004, 11:56 PM

I know we're still at the speculatin stage but if Apple actually drops to 17 inch, goes to the 20, 23 and 30 AND keeps the pricing for the 20 and 23 that'd be just one of the most stupid things Apple has pulled since the $10,000 Lisa.

gwuMACaddict · Jun 27, 2004, 11:56 PM

i'm still a little bummed about no new imac, but i am excited to see the new displays

Wonder Boy · Jun 28, 2004, 12:05 AM

i want an updated isync, damn it. 13 hours till disapointment...

~Shard~ · Jun 28, 2004, 12:06 AM

A price drop in the displays would have been excellent, but regardless, it will still be great to have new ones - I'm curious to see exactly what they're going to look like!

And any word if there will indeed be a feed or not, or just constant text updates here at MacRumors?

nsb3000 · 12:11 AM

Well, this doesn't really make much difference to me, I wasn't going to buy them anyway. If you are going to spend more than $1,000 on a display, what difference does a few extra hundred make?

PowerMacMan · Jun 28, 2004, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nsb3000

We are almost there..!

I can't sleep

Freg3000 · Jun 28, 2004, 12:12 AM

Pricing is a big no-no.....why the hell did it take 18 months for a 20 inch display at $1299 to become.......a 20 inch display at $1299 with some extra ports???

WHY?

nsb3000 · Jun 28, 2004, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mms

Coverage as in text or QuickTime stream?

If History repeats itself, there will be a live text stream on Macrumors.com, followed by a streaming video after the event has been completed on Apple's site.

JonYo · Jun 28, 2004, 12:14 AM

What does everyonee think the inventory is like on the old displays? If the prices get reduced as they try to move those out, I might consider going dual-display on my G5 and buying a second one of the older model 20" cinema displays to match my current 20" cinema display.

nsb3000 · Jun 28, 2004, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gwuMACaddict

i'm still a little bummed about no new imac, but i am excited to see the new displays

Hey, you never know. I'm still holding out hope for a new G5 iMac...

LaMerVipere · Jun 28, 2004, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Freg3000

Pricing is a big no-no.....why the hell did it take 18 months for a 20 inch display at $1299 to become.......a 20 inch display at $1299 with some extra ports???

WHY?

I agree! So the cheapest Apple Display is going to be 1300 bucks, wow, that's great marketing! It will make sales soar~!

Big mistake on Apple's part if they don't offer a cheapers display.

2A Batterie · Jun 28, 2004, 12:20 AM

I've been waiting to purchase my first new Mac (2.5 G5) until the new displays come out. If there is no price change, their darn better well be some new bells and whistles. If the prices that appleinsder were correct, I would've bought the 23 HD, but now since it seems they weren't correct. $999 for "20 would've been a no-brainer for everyone, except maybe Apple.

rendezvouscp · Jun 28, 2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nsb3000

Well, this doesn't really make much difference to me, I wasn't going to buy them anyway. If you are going to spend more than $1,000 on a display, what difference does a few extra hundred make?

A huge difference. As a student, the pricing is a very big deal between getting a few extra apps or not.
–Chase

ultrafiel · Jun 28, 2004, 12:21 AM

Man, that will suck if the prices are the same. I would buy a 20" for $999, but not for $300 more. I just can't justify it. I just laid down $3000 for a G5, and I can't afford a lot more. If there are discounts with new systems and a display I'm going to be ticked off though, because my G5 is only 1 week old. In any case, we'll see what tomorrow brings. I still want a new display.

Jun 27, 2004, 11:43 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Last Minute WWDC Notes... As initially reported by ThinkSecret, it appears that WWDC will bring long awaited Display Updates. It appears, however, that Appleinsider's pricing report is not accurate. Their report claimed a price drop for the new displays with prices ranging from $999 (20") to $2999 (30"). Instead, based on sources, it appears that the revised 20" and 23" displays will keep their current prices, and the 30" will be introduced at above $3000. MacRumors should have coverage of the WWDC Keynote tomorrow which starts at 10AM Pacific. Last edited by arn : Jun 27, 2004 at 11:46 PM.

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windowsblowsass macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: pa	so do we have any news on what the displays will look like __________________ This pretentious ponderous collection of religious rock psalms is enough to prompt the question, 'What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't he have rested on that day too?- this is Spinal Tap

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nexusfx macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Merrim, KS	I Think they meant Extreme Well correct your flub there reporters, express was just released Anyways, I'm just gonna sit back and wait till the announcements before I address anything, looking forward to it.......that simple. "It Just Works" 700Mhz G4 iMac 160 GB Internal Hard Drive 7200 RPM 512 MB RAM

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Jun 27, 2004, 11:46 PM	#4
mikeyredk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003	$999 for a 20 inch display sign me up

Jun 27, 2004, 11:47 PM	#6
mms macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA	Coverage as in text or QuickTime stream?

Jun 27, 2004, 11:48 PM	#7
Phat_Pat macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2004 Location: I Live Where I Live	13 more hours!!!!!!!

Jun 27, 2004, 11:50 PM	#9
AliensAreFuzzy macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: Madison, WI	If that new pricing is right, it will suck. It'd be really nice if those $999-$3000 prices are right.

Jun 27, 2004, 11:56 PM	#12
Photorun Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NYC	I know we're still at the speculatin stage but if Apple actually drops to 17 inch, goes to the 20, 23 and 30 AND keeps the pricing for the 20 and 23 that'd be just one of the most stupid things Apple has pulled since the $10,000 Lisa.

Jun 27, 2004, 11:56 PM	#13
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	i'm still a little bummed about no new imac, but i am excited to see the new displays __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

Jun 28, 2004, 12:05 AM	#14
Wonder Boy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Windsor, CT	i want an updated isync, damn it. 13 hours till disapointment... __________________ girls are pretty.

Jun 28, 2004, 12:06 AM	#15
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	A price drop in the displays would have been excellent, but regardless, it will still be great to have new ones - I'm curious to see exactly what they're going to look like! And any word if there will indeed be a feed or not, or just constant text updates here at MacRumors? __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jun 28, 2004, 12:07 AM	#16
nsb3000 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Well, this doesn't really make much difference to me, I wasn't going to buy them anyway. If you are going to spend more than $1,000 on a display, what difference does a few extra hundred make? Last edited by nsb3000 : Jun 28, 2004 at 12:11 AM.

Jun 28, 2004, 12:12 AM	#18
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	Pricing is a big no-no.....why the hell did it take 18 months for a 20 inch display at $1299 to become.......a 20 inch display at $1299 with some extra ports??? WHY? __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Jun 28, 2004, 12:14 AM	#20
JonYo macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2004 Location: SF Bay area, CA	What about the old displays? What does everyonee think the inventory is like on the old displays? If the prices get reduced as they try to move those out, I might consider going dual-display on my G5 and buying a second one of the older model 20" cinema displays to match my current 20" cinema display. __________________ - JonYo

Jun 28, 2004, 12:20 AM	#23
2A Batterie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Out of a Suitcase, USA	Better not be true... I've been waiting to purchase my first new Mac (2.5 G5) until the new displays come out. If there is no price change, their darn better well be some new bells and whistles. If the prices that appleinsder were correct, I would've bought the 23 HD, but now since it seems they weren't correct. $999 for "20 would've been a no-brainer for everyone, except maybe Apple.

Jun 28, 2004, 12:21 AM	#25
ultrafiel macrumors member Join Date: May 2002	GIve me a 20 in for $999! Man, that will suck if the prices are the same. I would buy a 20" for $999, but not for $300 more. I just can't justify it. I just laid down $3000 for a G5, and I can't afford a lot more. If there are discounts with new systems and a display I'm going to be ticked off though, because my G5 is only 1 week old. In any case, we'll see what tomorrow brings. I still want a new display.

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