Apple Keynote Webcast Delayed

[Scorched X]

I can believe that the lack of live broadcast is financially motivated. But if this is purely the reason, then why the blackout of live media coverage (if it's true)?

 

[unsunder]

dang it i cleared my schedule for that morning what a disappointment

does anyone know what software/hardware they use to switch cameras and do the split screen keynote presentation?

I've only seen one thing thats similar and thats channel storm

 

[gctwnl]

That's long!

I don't understand why they are making such a fuzz about it. They should be glad that they have such an enormeous fan-base.

The long delay is probably to put less strain on the servers becuase at that time Europeans are asleep.

Maybe it has to do with a new version of Quicktime with that new codec. Maybe they originally planned to have Quicktime ready a few weeks ago so everybody could install and then watch the feed. Either they are not ready to live stream a new codec stream (and they can post a movie) or they had another delay in QT7.

So, what would be possible is a QT7 announcement tomorrow (can be downloaded immediately) and 9 hours later the stevenote becomes available in 'stunning' quality.

G

 

[gctwnl]

The link to MWSF 2004 is here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/mwsf04/

Presumably, the link to MWSF 2005 will be here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/mwsf05/

On the MWSF 04 page there is the following image, and by changing a few 4s to 5s, I uncovered this image as well:

Everything is already in place for a 9pm EST release tomorrow.

Not only is the 05 link now dead (9 hours before the key note speech), the 04 link has stopped working as well, curiously. Are they updating that one to QT7 as well ;-)

G

 

[Philsy]

Can't see why a company would want to stop people from publicising its products to its customers...

Anyway, could someone tell me what time the keynote is (UK time, if possible)? I'm assuming news will appear on websites soon after.

Thanks!

 

[mootpoint]

Can't see why a company would want to stop people from publicising its products to its customers...

Anyway, could someone tell me what time the keynote is (UK time, if possible)? I'm assuming news will appear on websites soon after.

Thanks!

You are looking at 5.00pm onwards, UK time. Just keep flicking round the sites and chat rooms - news will filter out in pretty quick fashion.

 

[Philsy]

You are looking at 5.00pm onwards, UK time. Just keep flicking round the sites and chat rooms - news will filter out in pretty quick fashion.

Thanks mate. I need to order an iMac, but will wait til tomorrow just in case there are any updates

 

[DPazdanISU]

well i'm at work now so I guess i'll just wait until lunch break to see the new headless imac cuz I'm planning on buying one if its good. Then the keynote later on will b fun 2, introduction of the new products and software will be fun If they do come out with iWork'05 then goodbye microsoft completely from my mac!

 

[Montserrat]

MacMind Posting text updates from Stevenote

TheMacMind.com have said they'll be providing updates every 30 seconds from the Keynote. I've no reason to think this information is unreliable, but the proof will come at 8am PST I suppose!

 

[bigandy]

oh well i'll just have to try get out there for about now. time to use that wormhole generator i've invented...

 

[888MacDoctor]

problem Solved

Keynote Attendee + Apple iSight + QuickTime Broadcaster + QuickTime Streaming Server = Happy Mac People.

Anyone at the show with an iSight can stream or record for later posting. I have the QTSS out there in colocation land.

Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueler?
Bueler?
Bueler?

 

[iGary]

I just heard that everything announced today will be avilable in 5 months.

 

[SiliconAddict]

Hmm....we shall soon learn if I am going to be getting my first Mac since my 2E and Newton way back when or if I'm going to have to wait a few more months to a year for a better PowerBook. I hate suspense. I really do.

 

[iGary]

So am I to understand it that there is no media coverage being allowed at the keynote?

Does anyone know of any site that will be providing text updates of the announcements?

I'm such a dork.

 

[littlejim]

I think there's an obvious reason. The quality of keynote streams has steadily gone down in the last couple of years, presumably because more and more people are watching.

I'm sure this is the reason. I've given up trying to watch the keynote 'live' in the past ... I'm sure attempting to broadcast live will piss more people off than delaying it by a few hours.

I'm going avoid the news and watch it at 2.00am in the morning.

Can someone PM me with the URL if it isn't : http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/mwsf05/

(I can avoid waking the wife then!!)

Cheers!

 

[iGary]

I may avoid temptation and wait until 9 tonight.

But I doubt I will make it.

 

[t300]

I just called SoHo and they said live Keynote broadcast was a no-go. Dang!

 

[pkscout]

I'm sure this is the reason. I've given up trying to watch the keynote 'live' in the past ... I'm sure attempting to broadcast live will piss more people off than delaying it by a few hours.

That might explain why they aren't streaming it in Quicktime, but it doesn't explain why they aren't showing it via satellite in the AppleStores or allowing companies/education institutions to tap the satellite feed and watch it. I've watched the MacWorld keynote since the first iMac was released from the comfort of a classroom here on campus. There is no apparent reason why Apple won't let us keep doing that.

 

[wdlove]

I just called SoHo and they said live Keynote broadcast was a no-go. Dang!

My wife called the CambridgeSide Galleria Apple Store this morning. The staff member said that they don't plan on ever covering a live Keynote again. My thought is why would you not want to cater to your customers.

 

[t300]

My wife called the CambridgeSide Galleria Apple Store this morning. The staff member said that they don't plan on ever covering a live Keynote again. My thought is why would you not want to cater to your customers.

Well, when I called and asked, the girl said "Oooh, Good question. Hold on one second please," I knew they weren't doing it. If the employee didn't know about the biggest event all year, for their store's company, being broadcasted live in the store, then it wasn't happening. Sure enough, she replied "No, I'm so sorry."