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Apple Event for September 9th?
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Apple Event Incoming
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I really hope we get a very good iTunes 8.
The large number of iPod rumors and the lack of Mac rumors pertaining to this event suggest that this event will be iPod-related, and that there won't be any Macs announced/released at the event.
But, Apple has released products the week before an event and at the end of a month. So, September 2 and September 30 are likely dates. They also fit in with the September notebook update rumors.
And where are those Mac tablet rumors?
I really hope we get a very good iTunes 8.
This is interesting.All the talk regarding this supposed event is about iPods though, not computers.
The large number of iPod rumors and the lack of Mac rumors pertaining to this event suggest that this event will be iPod-related, and that there won't be any Macs announced/released at the event.
But, Apple has released products the week before an event and at the end of a month. So, September 2 and September 30 are likely dates. They also fit in with the September notebook update rumors.
And where are those Mac tablet rumors?
I can see that for an iPhone OS tablet. A Mac OS X tablet, I assume, is going to focus on other things as well (multi-touch iLife etc.).
Not likely, I think. But wasn't iLife '08 and iWork '08 (not '07) not rumored until close to the August event last year? I think hardware is rumored much more than software. Despite this, the absolute lack of '09 rumors tells me we won't see iLife '09 and iWork '09 anytime soon. I'd say MWSF 2009 or sometime around then.
I never noticed how much Steve Jobs looked different although I do hope he stays well enough health wise for himself if not for Apple.
As far as September I am surprised the event was not early August like last year. I am assuming Ipod nano, maybe some iphone game controllers? Lso I saw a post on another site that referenced some cases for iPod touch 2G zollotech.com I thought it was interesting but it doesn't show much.I would think there would be some sort of physical update though if there are new cases. I was also thinking there would be, or I shoudl say I was hoping for a mac mini refresh or a tablet would be the ultimate. Keeping fingers crossed
As far as September I am surprised the event was not early August like last year. I am assuming Ipod nano, maybe some iphone game controllers? Lso I saw a post on another site that referenced some cases for iPod touch 2G zollotech.com I thought it was interesting but it doesn't show much.I would think there would be some sort of physical update though if there are new cases. I was also thinking there would be, or I shoudl say I was hoping for a mac mini refresh or a tablet would be the ultimate. Keeping fingers crossed
That was the Mac event. I think there was also an iPod event in September of that year.
Does this mean they will be "announced"? Or does it mean they will be on store shelves on Sept 9?
New MacBooks would be groin grabbingly awesome....
And a new iPod or two couldn't hurt either
New MacBooks would be groin grabbingly awesome....
And a new iPod or two couldn't hurt either
hehe what dou u mean??
Insulated in plastic for better WiFi reception, rather than placed inside the aluminum case.
Back To School offer ends Sept. 15
It seems that there is a problem with the Sept. 9 date for iPod/MacBook updates. Isn't it true that Apple's Back To School offer runs until Sept. 15? Apple says that if you, as a student, buy a Mac between now and Sept. 15 you can get a free iPod with your purchase. Thus, how can Apple introduce new iPods just a week before this offer ends?
Much more like is that new iPods will be introduced on Sept. 16, the Tuesday after Sept. 15. This means that you'll be able to buy from the existing stock of Macs up through the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, Monday will be the buffer, and on Tuesday Sept. 16 Apple will be able to update their iPods while fulfilling the free iPod offer with existing stock of the then "old" generation iPods.
It's also true that Apple COULD update the MacBook and MacBook Pro come September since new chips from Intel and PC competition indicate that the update should be soon.
Given that the v2.1 firmware for the iPhone/iTouch is also expected in September it looks to be a very busy month for Apple. However, since Apple rumor almost always exceeds reality I think it is likely that something from the above will almost certainly miss the September timeline.
Thus, I guessing we'll have new iPods on Sept. 16, new iPhone v2.1 firmware no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30 (most likely on or near that date), and new MacBooks in October.
It seems that there is a problem with the Sept. 9 date for iPod/MacBook updates. Isn't it true that Apple's Back To School offer runs until Sept. 15? Apple says that if you, as a student, buy a Mac between now and Sept. 15 you can get a free iPod with your purchase. Thus, how can Apple introduce new iPods just a week before this offer ends?
Much more like is that new iPods will be introduced on Sept. 16, the Tuesday after Sept. 15. This means that you'll be able to buy from the existing stock of Macs up through the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, Monday will be the buffer, and on Tuesday Sept. 16 Apple will be able to update their iPods while fulfilling the free iPod offer with existing stock of the then "old" generation iPods.
It's also true that Apple COULD update the MacBook and MacBook Pro come September since new chips from Intel and PC competition indicate that the update should be soon.
Given that the v2.1 firmware for the iPhone/iTouch is also expected in September it looks to be a very busy month for Apple. However, since Apple rumor almost always exceeds reality I think it is likely that something from the above will almost certainly miss the September timeline.
Thus, I guessing we'll have new iPods on Sept. 16, new iPhone v2.1 firmware no later than Tuesday, Sept. 30 (most likely on or near that date), and new MacBooks in October.
The new trend coming in computer (desktop and laptop) displays is to use 16:9 panels to match HDTVs (as opposed to the 16:10 panels now used). Many of those new panels will be different sizes then current ones due to the new aspect ratio, so a 17" 16:10 panel will become an 18" 16:9 panel.
What per cent chance do you see the new Macs switching to 16:9 ratio?
I hope they do.
Why can't Apple just announce new iPods, but have the release dates after the promotion ends? They'll get rid of the remaining few iPods and in addition, get people hyped for the new ones.
iTunes Ulimited IS FAKE
I hate to say it but it appears that the itunes unlimited may once again be a fake-
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/08/25/rumor-apple-event-for-september-9th
After a little goading, Rose first said the rumor of subscription music coming to iTunes was false, then offered up a new piece of information about what will be in version 8.
so either his source was wrong or he made it up and wanted attention.
I hate to say it but it appears that the itunes unlimited may once again be a fake-
http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2008/08/25/rumor-apple-event-for-september-9th
After a little goading, Rose first said the rumor of subscription music coming to iTunes was false, then offered up a new piece of information about what will be in version 8.
so either his source was wrong or he made it up and wanted attention.
Likely sooner than later since it would tie into their "digital content / lifestyle" aspect and as production moves over to them, 16:10 screens will get more expensive due to lack of volume (just as 4:3 screens did when most production was moved to 16:10).
If they go an update the iPods while, yet again, ignoring the MacBooks and MBPs, I am going to lose it. That would totally be answering a question nobody asked, especially with all the talk about the iPod market being saturated. Along with many others, I have been waiting for a new MBP since... about April. And my old iBook G4 isn't going to last much longer.