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Apple Event on Thursday May 18th, 2006?
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Machead III said:
Um...what?
Who ever said that they'd release an ultralight *now*? I haven't seen a single person predict that. A mini laptop would be an addition to the line after existing laptop lineup has been updated.
And I think that some models of the MacBook will have core solo, and all will likely have integrated graphics. Nothing crazy about that, despite all the kicking and screaming they've still been selling plenty of minis. I just hope they use those to keep prices down, my only complaint with these will likely be pricing if they have a solo for $1099. I want to see core solo, but for $899 (which is completely doable).
The more I read and think about it, the more I am starting to be convinced that the new 20,000sq ft store will be more than a store.
Jobs has been unhappy with Macworld ever since they ditched NYC as the place for their events. I have a feeling this is going to be a platform for Apple and SJ to present their new products for the future.
Im curious to see the space myself next Friday. I have a pretty good feeling there will be some type of largish amphitheater as well as "Convention center" space. Wouldnt be suprised if they hold bi-costal events durring the next Macworld...
Why else would they need so much space?
Jobs has been unhappy with Macworld ever since they ditched NYC as the place for their events. I have a feeling this is going to be a platform for Apple and SJ to present their new products for the future.
Im curious to see the space myself next Friday. I have a pretty good feeling there will be some type of largish amphitheater as well as "Convention center" space. Wouldnt be suprised if they hold bi-costal events durring the next Macworld...
Why else would they need so much space?
nagromme said:The PowerBook just means "power" as in "poweful." PowerBooks existed for many years before PowerPC processors appeared.
And the Chinese characters say "This Side" and the CompUSA iBook event is the same one they always schedule
Gosh, Nagromme...are there people STILL discussing the origin of the PowerBook name..? We have answered this a thousand times before...just to tell the young padawans again:
THE FIRST POWERBOOK WAS THE POWERBOOK 100, INTRODUCED BACK IN 1991 WITH A MOTOROLA 68000 PROCESSOR, THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL MAC 128K! THERE YA HAVE IT! POWERBOOK = POWER, NOT POWERPC.
CAN WE BURY THIS DEAD HORSE NOW?
storage said:I'm getting a MacBook, with or without integrated graphics, if it's THIN and LIGHT and has a good display, those are the things that are most important to me. The integrated graphics card and the processor should be enough for the graphics I'll be doing.
Oh, and another thing. It HAS to have a Core Duo...
Here's to a cheap, light and thin MacBook with a good display and a Core Duo processor!
I agree 100%. I still hold out hope for a backlit keyboard but I don't really expect it.
ero87 said:
Here's what he said:
"It's a new name because we're kinda done with power, and we want the Mac name in our products." (we want the name in our products...but just some of them?)
What do you mean, "for example the iMac"? That's got MAC in the name, all right. So far none of the intel macs have a name without it.
I have to agree myself.. I hope the macbook's come without integrated graphics.
I would also like to see a 1.83ghz cpu in it (can upgrade to or even the 2.0, which I'm sure not). I would like to see a bigger hd then 40GB and a smaller housing with a new design or even the same design but smaller.
I would also like to see a 1.83ghz cpu in it (can upgrade to or even the 2.0, which I'm sure not). I would like to see a bigger hd then 40GB and a smaller housing with a new design or even the same design but smaller.
milo said:
OMG. Please for gods sake dump this " Why it`ll be a MacBook and not iBook" arguments. It`s too much waste of energy. There have been atleast 2000 posts arguing wether it`ll be a macBook or not since the name fo new iBooks was rumored. Please stop it.
I dont care if it`ll be an iBook or MacBook or MacKrook. I just want to have one in my hands. Call it watever you want. It`ll perform the same wether you call it a MacBook or iBook or watever. SO PLEASE STOP IT FOR GODS SAKE. Reading such posts only adds to my frustration. As if the delaying MB were not enough.
Proof that a name really doesn't matter:
Wii
Any questions?
Anyway, the MacBook hype has gone on so long that I don't care anymore. I don't need one. I don't want one. It will create zero cognative dissonance in me.
Just point me in the direction of the new PowerMacs... err... MacMac Pros?
Wii
Any questions?
Anyway, the MacBook hype has gone on so long that I don't care anymore. I don't need one. I don't want one. It will create zero cognative dissonance in me.
Just point me in the direction of the new PowerMacs... err... MacMac Pros?
arn said:
This was posted at MacWorld on the 11th:
"Apple Cubed -- 5th Avenue to open in New York
By Jim Dalrymple
Apple is set to open its newest retail store on New York's 5th Avenue, the company said on Thursday. "Think inside the box," said the invitation sent to select press this morning for a preview of the location before it officially opens -- an obvious ironic message for a company that is well known for thinking outside the box. Pictures of the store show a giant cube on 5th Avenue that "will form a stunning gateway to a circular glass staircase and cylindrical elevator leading to an underground 25,000-square-foot Apple retail store." "
milo said:
Yes Yes. I m sorry if I made it look personal. I was talking bout all those who say this will be called an iBook/Macbook and the ones who disagree and start commenting otherwise. So it`s not just you but every one. For the first 10 days it seemed OK. But this argument doesnt die down even after bout 2 months.
All this has already been discussed 100s of times on MR only. So why bother again n again n again.
And the thing is that people are arguing bout a NAME. Who really cares if Steve Jobs was named as Bill Gates and Bill as Steve or Apple as Windows or vice versa. It`s not in the name at all. iPod seemed a really odd name for an MP3 player at first. But did it stop it`s success. And now it seems that there cant be a cooler name for an MP3 player than iPod.
So please stop these arguments bout the name of the iBooks. I`ve never seen more dull n worthless posts on any forum on net. And that too on one of the best Forum Site on the net.
Scruff said:*sniff*
"Why the tears there, Scruff?"
I'm just so happy!
Please Steve. You see how excited people here are. Please dont break our hearts. Please we arent asking for too much. Just a small little cute n sexy MACBOOK.
*sniff*
Me too....
Big event next week? Hmmm...
I'll wager it's going to be leather cases for the iPod Shuffle and the Macbook Pro.
I'll wager it's going to be leather cases for the iPod Shuffle and the Macbook Pro.
I think sucess of Wii will depend on the games,performance and price structure. Not on it`s name. A name is only good enough for grabbing attention and differentiating you from others. Thats it. Nothing else. I wud still love APPLE even if it was originally named ORANGE instead. And I`d still dislike WINDOWS even if it was named DOORS......milo said:It's only proof if it's a hit. If it bombs, maybe the name did matter.
A press conference for a press conference...not likely
From another thread...
Originally Posted by Mersen (Me)
What would be the point of having a press conference the day before a press event? Just to remind the press about what they will see on Friday? It doesnt make sense. They must be releasing somthing. We all hope that it will be the Macbook, but could it be an ipod?
Again I stress, why call the press out just to give them a hint of what they will all see for themselves on Friday (being the impressive store) Surely they must want to get people excited about what lies within the impressive store...ie a Macbook?
Anyone in this thread agree?
What are the odds that its just a Bono endorsed ipod
Odds that its a Macbook?
From another thread...
Originally Posted by Mersen (Me)
What would be the point of having a press conference the day before a press event? Just to remind the press about what they will see on Friday? It doesnt make sense. They must be releasing somthing. We all hope that it will be the Macbook, but could it be an ipod?
Again I stress, why call the press out just to give them a hint of what they will all see for themselves on Friday (being the impressive store) Surely they must want to get people excited about what lies within the impressive store...ie a Macbook?
Anyone in this thread agree?
What are the odds that its just a Bono endorsed ipod
Odds that its a Macbook?
i seriously think it's a macbook, and if it's not...well that's kinda stupid.....these macbooks have been in production for a couple weeks at least so I'm sure they're just sitting around waiting for people to buy them. next thursday seems promising.
vikas soni said:
Sure, those all matter. But names do have some effect on public perception and sales, even if it may be a small one. If the name turns people off, people may not even take a look at game, performance, or price.
You think if you took a product and released it in one market with a good name, and in another market named iTurd, it would sell the same in both?
I think this is just a way for the press to see the space without the throngs of Macfans and lookieloos to deal with.Mersen said:
darh said:i really am wondering why people still think that Power in PowerBook stands for the PowerPC processor... Because it don't, it's called powerbook since the 68k processors..
edit: nagromme beat me to it
Ditto!
On a related note....the computer WILL be called MACBOOK...how can you like, see a hiccup on the Apple site saying 'MacBook' and yet think the iBook name will remain...it is beyond my belief