Has anyone heard anything about a 10.5.5 release also coming Sept. 9? My guess is that iTunes 8 will require it. Of course that would leave the question of whether the new iTunes will run on Tiger.
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Apple Event Confirmed for September 9th: 'Let's Rock'
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err? so... 0.0003% of the population will have itunes8?
think outside the square. itunes8 will be for all macs/windows machines.
Upgrade it with a G3 chip, use that hack that will let you run OS X, then run Tiger 10.4.11 and you be sure as daylight to be able to run iTunes 8 on your PB 1400.
Edit: The "hack" I was referring to is a program called XPostFacto
More info on that solution here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/Framework.cfm?page=XPostFacto.html
good luck.
It has a G3 in it. Thanks but no thanks. I use it to run OS 9; it couldn't handle OS X (64 MB max memory). I have other laptops for that.
Nope.
16 threads per Mac would come with the first Nehalems (4 cores/CPU, 8 threads/CPU, 2 CPUs/Mac).Yeah I really screwed that up, I guess I meant to say 16 threads? What I mean is double what there is now.
Help a brotha out.
On a side note, it looks like core count is doubling every 4 years or so. Future CPUs will get most of their speed from wide vector units. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out with the Mac (OS X).
Just like how the iPod touch augmented the iPod lineup (not replace the iPod (classic)) and how the MacBook Air augmented the Mac lineup (not replace the MacBook), I think that any touchscreen/tablet Macs will start off as augmentations to the current lineup. Same with the tablet-inside-an-iMac mockup.
Oh I see what happened there.:
From the link:
Is it just me, or is that some sort of effed up grammar? "iPhone mobile devices"? Iphonic mobile devices?
Haha, it might be correct, but it sounds god awful to me.
Ipods to be updated with evolutionary but not revolutionary changes and likely price cuts; can't predict anything about laptops. Pretty much what everybody else is saying, right?
The more I read the more I agree.
I think the "Main Event" will be underwhelming for most folk. It'll be mostly iTunes, iPod and nothing else.
But I think we'll see a few bumps in spec across the general line-up across subsequent Tuesdays between now and New Years- iMacs, MacBooks and MBP's.
The Mini?
I think there'll be a major redesign and bump worthy of a big event next year, with that as the headliner.
The alleged Alu MacBook release? I dunno... that's a tricky kidney, no matter which way you slice it. Maybe we'll see spec bumps in the whole laptop line-up in the next 6 months and then a major event next year with MBA bumps, Alu MacBooks and a serious MBP revision. I'm not a betting man but I'd bet the major revisions and hardware bumps come before Snow Leopard so the whole line-up, desktops and laptops, are waiting for it.
But what do I know?
My advice? Don't buy anything just yet- you never know and don't get your hopes up for next week.
ugh i really hope the normal macbooks dont turn into one of those crazy widescreeners =(
i really dont like the rectangular footprint
The widescreen more likely refers to the new screen on the iPod Nano, since all the mock-ups and stuff show it having one now.
Thought I’d chime in with my predictions. My predictions have been overly aggressive in the past; this time I’ll try to be a little more realistic.
*The iPod nano depicted in tonight’s leaked photo is probably genuine. I’m expecting new capacities and the entry price to drop so that the iPod nano is better positioned with the iPod touch’s new prices.
8 GB: $99
16 GB: $199
*I'd wager that the leaked dimensions of the iPod touch are accurate. Now, why would the new iPod touch be slightly thicker? I don’t think larger capacities are the reason; a 64 GB iPod touch would be a little too pricy, in my opinion.
New features: GPS, speaker, two-megapixel camera
New prices
8 GB: $199
16 GB: $299
32 GB: $399
* I think the iPod classic will offer more storage for the dollar:
120 GB: $249
250 GB: $349
* I believe the rumors about iTunes 8 are mostly accurate, but known enough that I won’t belabor them.
Two other points:
1) I find it bizarre that the “whole” event’s itinerary has essentially leaked. Since I’m of the mind that Apple itself is behind most leaks, it seems odd that it would want to deflate the event...unless the leaks are distractions away from a more guarded unveil. I’m beginning to see the market for the long-rumored device like the iPod touch, but 1.5 times bigger, with a 720 x 480 display. It’s a long-shot, but Apple may want to capitalize on the popularity of netbooks, while “think[ing] different[ly].” A 1.5 times bigger iPod touch, with iWork mobile, will be able to handle the web surfing and light productivity that netbooks are mainly used for, with the graceful aplomb that only Apple can provide. Anyone unearth any new device codes in the iPhone OS 2.1 betas?
2) What might this have to do with “Let’s Rock,” if anything? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/495076/ See #1?! Ugh, probably getting carried away again...heh.
Let me know what you think. Thanks....
*The iPod nano depicted in tonight’s leaked photo is probably genuine. I’m expecting new capacities and the entry price to drop so that the iPod nano is better positioned with the iPod touch’s new prices.
8 GB: $99
16 GB: $199
*I'd wager that the leaked dimensions of the iPod touch are accurate. Now, why would the new iPod touch be slightly thicker? I don’t think larger capacities are the reason; a 64 GB iPod touch would be a little too pricy, in my opinion.
New features: GPS, speaker, two-megapixel camera
New prices
8 GB: $199
16 GB: $299
32 GB: $399
* I think the iPod classic will offer more storage for the dollar:
120 GB: $249
250 GB: $349
* I believe the rumors about iTunes 8 are mostly accurate, but known enough that I won’t belabor them.
Two other points:
1) I find it bizarre that the “whole” event’s itinerary has essentially leaked. Since I’m of the mind that Apple itself is behind most leaks, it seems odd that it would want to deflate the event...unless the leaks are distractions away from a more guarded unveil. I’m beginning to see the market for the long-rumored device like the iPod touch, but 1.5 times bigger, with a 720 x 480 display. It’s a long-shot, but Apple may want to capitalize on the popularity of netbooks, while “think[ing] different[ly].” A 1.5 times bigger iPod touch, with iWork mobile, will be able to handle the web surfing and light productivity that netbooks are mainly used for, with the graceful aplomb that only Apple can provide. Anyone unearth any new device codes in the iPhone OS 2.1 betas?
2) What might this have to do with “Let’s Rock,” if anything? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/495076/ See #1?! Ugh, probably getting carried away again...heh.
Let me know what you think. Thanks....
Maniamac: overall I like your predictions, but I must say that I still do see the need for a camera in the iPod Touch? I agree that a 64G model is somewhat premature at this time, but such a beast should be release spring '09.
You didn't mention the Shuffle: I'd like to see a 4GB model - but I can't see Apple offering the 1 & 2GB models at a reduced price - imagine a 1GB Shuffle for, what, $29? That is what Apple charges for the earpiece set by itself.
About a totally new product: while I'd love to see something like that materialize during this event, but I doubt Apple will do it - at least not now. Since 2005 these September events revolved around the iPod (Nano) / iTunes releases. The only time when the event was used to pre-announce a product in a class by itself was 2 years ago when the company revealed the Apple TV (or iTV as it was called then). A new product that merges the Mac & iPod lines is simply too big to be announced in a press event mainly intended for music related products. And if there is going to be another Macbook(Pro) based event in a few weeks, I don't see Steve announce such a product, I say it could be a "one more thing" for the upcoming Macworld.
But this is only my opinion - in fact I'd love to be wrong :-D
Speaking of the portable Macs and the need to announce them during a special event; remember when the move to Intel was underway in 2006? The transition from iBook to Macbook took place without the need of a dedicated event. Earlier that year the Intel based Mini was revealed along with the iPod HiFi in what turned out to be an event that disappointed many observers.
You didn't mention the Shuffle: I'd like to see a 4GB model - but I can't see Apple offering the 1 & 2GB models at a reduced price - imagine a 1GB Shuffle for, what, $29? That is what Apple charges for the earpiece set by itself.
About a totally new product: while I'd love to see something like that materialize during this event, but I doubt Apple will do it - at least not now. Since 2005 these September events revolved around the iPod (Nano) / iTunes releases. The only time when the event was used to pre-announce a product in a class by itself was 2 years ago when the company revealed the Apple TV (or iTV as it was called then). A new product that merges the Mac & iPod lines is simply too big to be announced in a press event mainly intended for music related products. And if there is going to be another Macbook(Pro) based event in a few weeks, I don't see Steve announce such a product, I say it could be a "one more thing" for the upcoming Macworld.
But this is only my opinion - in fact I'd love to be wrong :-D
Speaking of the portable Macs and the need to announce them during a special event; remember when the move to Intel was underway in 2006? The transition from iBook to Macbook took place without the need of a dedicated event. Earlier that year the Intel based Mini was revealed along with the iPod HiFi in what turned out to be an event that disappointed many observers.
You know, I just thought of something.
My college's IT dept. usually gave out M$ Office for Macs AND Windows before this year.
I asked about Office 2008 for Mac, and they said that they didn't know when they'd get it in, and -- here's the kicker -- it's coming direct from Apple!
iWork '09 anyone?
BJ
My college's IT dept. usually gave out M$ Office for Macs AND Windows before this year.
I asked about Office 2008 for Mac, and they said that they didn't know when they'd get it in, and -- here's the kicker -- it's coming direct from Apple!
iWork '09 anyone?
BJ
Hopefully Apple have learnt a few lessons from the worst event in the whole of the computer world ever.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/21/apple-announcing-fun-new-products-next-tuesday/
New Nano's and Touch's wouldnt be enough... There HAS to be a surprise, and no leather cases please.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/28/live-from-the-steve-jobs-keynote-fun-new-products/
I seriously believed that touch screen ipods were coming at that event, shame I was a year and a half early. And then, there wasnt even a 30th anniversary Mac. Not a good year.
So, what've we talked about today? Some really cool products, a new Mac mini that runs 5x faster... Front Row with Bonjour, update will go out later this week... iPod cases, they're really, really nice. And, of course, the new iPod Hi-Fi."
Thanks alot Steve
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/21/apple-announcing-fun-new-products-next-tuesday/
New Nano's and Touch's wouldnt be enough... There HAS to be a surprise, and no leather cases please.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/28/live-from-the-steve-jobs-keynote-fun-new-products/
I seriously believed that touch screen ipods were coming at that event, shame I was a year and a half early. And then, there wasnt even a 30th anniversary Mac. Not a good year.
So, what've we talked about today? Some really cool products, a new Mac mini that runs 5x faster... Front Row with Bonjour, update will go out later this week... iPod cases, they're really, really nice. And, of course, the new iPod Hi-Fi."
Thanks alot Steve
It's possible that Apple has done so. They purposely let the aluminum keyboard pictures "get away" and also had fake iPhone prototypes.
Add multitasking (even if only 1 app is visible at once) and iLife mobile, and you get a nice little device with multi-touch and without the hardware-intensive Mac OS X.
Or in the SDK?Anyone unearth any new device codes in the iPhone OS 2.1 betas?
But I'm expecting this device at MWSF 2009 or so, and if so, we'll start hearing some good rumors in Q4 2008.Mike Cane said:
It would not be the first time. 9to5 Mac broke the last iPod Nano weeks before it's formal release at "The Beat Goes On" event last September. Heck, I think we knew most of that one before it happened, as well (larger HDD iPods, new iPod interface software, etc.).
And yet, Steve didn't show us anything we did not expect as a "One More Thing" at that event, so I remain skeptical he will do so at this one.
I'd say probably $149, $249, & $349, mainly for the reasons Kevin Rose said, to "distance itself from the iPhone".
Always the optimists, y'all. You've obviously never had 2 hard disk-based iPods crap out on you or give you any trouble whatsoever. HD-based iPods are HISTORY. GET OVER IT!!
Im beginning to see the market for the long-rumored device like the iPod touch, but 1.5 times bigger, with a 720 x 480 display. Its a long-shot, but Apple may want to capitalize on the popularity of netbooks, while think[ing] different[ly]. A 1.5 times bigger iPod touch, with iWork mobile, will be able to handle the web surfing and light productivity that netbooks are mainly used for, with the graceful aplomb that only Apple can provide. Anyone unearth any new device codes in the iPhone OS 2.1 betas?
Other than the "iPod 2,1" in the SDK, I dunno. I'm pretty sure the "iPod 2,1" isn't the new iPod Touch, it's an iPod netbook. Using iWork & iLife when you're not at your computer means you can bring your iPodBook wherever you go (even to class to take notes!!!
)Nah, I can't say it's "possible". It's INEVITABLE Apple did this to hide another product.
BJ