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Let's start managing expectations. If we are playing the invite-image analysis game, there probably will be no iTV-related announcement.

If I were betting, I'd say this is just new iPod touches, maybe an iPod touch nano, iLife 11.
 
I take it Gizmodo didn't get an invite. :D

Does Lady Gaga visiting Apple HQ have anything to do with this?
 
I don't care if there are commercials, if they rent for .99 cents, I want it.

No more cable for me. I cancelled it a few months ago and I refuse to be chained again. If I can pick some of the programs I like and can't get with a cheap antena, I am going for it.

Steve, pls figure out a way for live sports, work your magic.

Netflix may have enough instant play (even more after buying the rights from MGM and Paramount last month). I am warming up to Hulu Plus, I am all set. I am willing to pay for what I want, but I don't like being taken for a ride by the cable companies.

I'm with you. I'm cutting cable after the NFL season is over. I have to wait since I have no line of sight to the network towers and no antenna will work, regardless of size.
 
Guess I was wrong about the date too (other than it not being on the 9th when I really meant to say 11th) which I was right about. Bring on the new iPod touch!!!! Also 64 bit iTunes would be good as I am on Win 7 64 bit.
 
Yep, I'm betting the date was moved up (from September 7, the rumored date, and more traditional Tuesday) because of Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy Tab on September 2 (not September 3). I'm further betting that the iPad "mini" (or whatever the hell Apple calls it) will be announced on September 1.

Or, not.

:)

Mark
 
I am getting the feeling there will be no iTV announcement made just yet. Possibly because they couldn't get agreements with NBC and CBS on rentals.

They already have agreements for those networks. Sure, maybe they couldn't get them to sell their stuff for 99 cents, but why wait on that? If they got competitors for CBS & NBC to play ball, the pressure to compete would be on for CBS & NBC to match them. Waiting for all to be in at 99 cents seems pointless if they got a few of the majors on board. Let buying action motivate price concessions from the hold outs.
 
I would totally buy that guitar. I could use an acoustic anyways. Hmm, but it they made some sort of Apple Telecaster, that'd be even better.
 
They send an invitation directly to Brian Lam's iPhone ;)

The one he (ironically) lost and was grateful that someone turned it in?

He tweeted about it, but once he realized the irony, he protected his tweet. As if that hid it from ever being seen again. Hahahahahahahaha!

Mark
 
Excellent. Fingers crossed for a new Apple TV... Although if it hasn't got a working USB port on it which allows external HD's OR can't access network drives for storage i'll be a bit disappointed!
 
I bet they only do iPods

Why would they combine iTV and iPods? It would confuse their message. Do iPod event, then iTV and other events separately later for maximum impact.
 
So separate from iTunes, cable, Uverse, and satellite, what's the best way (app) to automatically find and download new TV episodes? TED? TVshows?
 
Steve should give away (with a $69 "donation") an official Steve Jobs plush with every AppleTV/iTV to entice people to buy it.
 
We might see iTunes X, iLife, new iPod Touch 4 and new iPod Nano. Thats all folks.

Prepare to be disappointed.

We may not see iTV, or maybe sneak preview. But I'd love to have that 'One More Thing' for iTV unveiling.

I'm still keeping my checklist.

Does Lady Gaga visiting Apple HQ have anything to do with this?

She probably was offered to perform at the end of the event. Steve + Lady Gaga = Ultimate Reality Distortion Field.
 
Maybe Apple will actually add some new music lessons (Basic and Artist) to GarageBand, since they've pretty much let the idea gather dust after its introduction. :(
 
Actually, that bridge is the Martin style, not the Taylor or Gibson.
That said, a good portion of other guitar makers use the Martin style, as it's the most classic and standard acoustic guitar bridge.

Yup, looks like Martin HD-28 to me, actually one is standing right next to me :)
 
I can't wait! I've been waiting for so long to buy a new touch! It's even better now, since September 1st is my first day of school and I don't have to be there until around 12, so I can see most of the event before then.

I'll be getting a 4th Gen touch! :D
 
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