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Apple NAB Media Event Invites
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I am seriously thinking that the new speed bumped but not totally redesigned Mac Pro (if not released before then), Final Cut Studio 6, and since we will get a new box the long in the tooth Cinema Displays should be refreshed. Apple has refreshed displays and Macs at the same time before so we could see that again. By looking at the Buyer's guide both models need to be updates really soon.
The time between now and then could be used to bump up the rest of the current line-up from the Mini's to the MBP. We need something, anything on the hardware front, the iPhone splash page is starting to actually make me mad!
I would also like to see the Next-Gen version of Shake that Apple is working on and some 3D camera love for Motion so that it can finally take on After Effects.
The time between now and then could be used to bump up the rest of the current line-up from the Mini's to the MBP. We need something, anything on the hardware front, the iPhone splash page is starting to actually make me mad!
I would also like to see the Next-Gen version of Shake that Apple is working on and some 3D camera love for Motion so that it can finally take on After Effects.
How come so many here don't realize NAB is a PROFESSIONAL conference meant for video PROFESSIONALS. Apple is not going to announce anything that is purely consumer related. It NEVER has at NAB or any other pro convention. Don't expect anything on the iPod/iTunes, iMac, iLife, iPhone, MacBook front. You'll only end up heartbroken. Also don't expect a Leopard announcement other than how it might integrate with FCP Studio.
Here is what Apple will/might announce:
Final Cut Pro is a no brainer (the FCP box graphic is on the invite. How is that for a giveaway).
8-Core MP is more possible than not. I suspect if the FCP Extreme rumors are true it might require that kind of horsepower. But I'm also betting they won't ship until Leopard goes GM.
New MacBook Pros is a 50/50 gamble. Maybe 51/49 in favor of new machines. Also won't ship until Leopard goes GM.
New high res displays for the entire line. Flip a coin, but only if a new MP is announced.
That is is. That is the show. Leopard will have it's own Apple Event. iLife '07 will be unveiled then.
Here is what Apple will/might announce:
Final Cut Pro is a no brainer (the FCP box graphic is on the invite. How is that for a giveaway).
8-Core MP is more possible than not. I suspect if the FCP Extreme rumors are true it might require that kind of horsepower. But I'm also betting they won't ship until Leopard goes GM.
New MacBook Pros is a 50/50 gamble. Maybe 51/49 in favor of new machines. Also won't ship until Leopard goes GM.
New high res displays for the entire line. Flip a coin, but only if a new MP is announced.
That is is. That is the show. Leopard will have it's own Apple Event. iLife '07 will be unveiled then.
I've been waiting for Octopussy Mac Pros to come out for too long -- I'm about to blow up my Dual 867 with some C4 it is so loud and slow... and I record in my apartment.
However, I think Adobe might beg Apple, or vice versa, to hold off on their next bombshell until CS3, Leopard and the new 8-core MPs can be released simultaneously -- the big marketing orgasm from which both companies would benefit. They've waited this long, so they might as well play the royal flush as opposed to the straight flush or four of a kind.
However, I think Adobe might beg Apple, or vice versa, to hold off on their next bombshell until CS3, Leopard and the new 8-core MPs can be released simultaneously -- the big marketing orgasm from which both companies would benefit. They've waited this long, so they might as well play the royal flush as opposed to the straight flush or four of a kind.
I'd like to hear from the people that rate this as 'Negative' Is it always the same handful of lurkers that always vote negative on potentially great/good news?
creative software
"Lights, Camera,
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The National Association of Broadcasters. I'm guessing something about TV/movies and TV. Maybe some software updates to their professional tools, or a new professional tool.
People waiting for hardware will not likely see anything on that day. The TV is already out, no update coming to that for quite some time; no rumors of other TV/media-related hardware.
Chances are they'll quietly update Mac minis and Pros before then, I've noticed they sometimes do minor hardware bumps shortly before some other event, to sort of maximize sales I expect. Make media announcement, people go looking at that, discover other stuff been's updated too and out come the wallets.
And I doubt they're waiting for Santa Rosa as that's 2 months off... they need hardware bumps for a few things sooner than that. I'd expect minor bumps before this April event, and Santa Rosa coming to appropriate products in August/September in time for school kids.
I hope so, anyway, I want a speed bumped mini! Wishful thinking is biasing my guesses...
"Lights, Camera,
"The National Association of Broadcasters. I'm guessing something about TV/movies and
TV. Maybe some software updates to their professional tools, or a new professional tool.People waiting for hardware will not likely see anything on that day. The
TV is already out, no update coming to that for quite some time; no rumors of other TV/media-related hardware.Chances are they'll quietly update Mac minis and Pros before then, I've noticed they sometimes do minor hardware bumps shortly before some other event, to sort of maximize sales I expect. Make media announcement, people go looking at that, discover other stuff been's updated too and out come the wallets.
And I doubt they're waiting for Santa Rosa as that's 2 months off... they need hardware bumps for a few things sooner than that. I'd expect minor bumps before this April event, and Santa Rosa coming to appropriate products in August/September in time for school kids.
I hope so, anyway, I want a speed bumped mini! Wishful thinking is biasing my guesses...
Leopard - wait!
I'm also curious about people who are crying for Leopard to show up so they can get a new something or other.
Why? Do you really want your brand-spankin-new hardware to come with a fresh *.0 OS, complete with bleeding edge bugs? When you could get brand-spankin-new hardware with Tiger whose troubles are largely worked out by now, enjoy it for half a year, and buy Leopard in the fall/winter after it's had a few months to have any of its own major problems ironed out.
I'm hopin' they update the minis (and whatever other hardware needs a bump), let me enjoy it on solid Tiger, release Leopard in summer and let all the early adopters bang their heads against it, and then I can get Tiger in Nov/Dec when it's more stable and it's clear what it can do.
I'm also curious about people who are crying for Leopard to show up so they can get a new something or other.
Why? Do you really want your brand-spankin-new hardware to come with a fresh *.0 OS, complete with bleeding edge bugs? When you could get brand-spankin-new hardware with Tiger whose troubles are largely worked out by now, enjoy it for half a year, and buy Leopard in the fall/winter after it's had a few months to have any of its own major problems ironed out.
I'm hopin' they update the minis (and whatever other hardware needs a bump), let me enjoy it on solid Tiger, release Leopard in summer and let all the early adopters bang their heads against it, and then I can get Tiger in Nov/Dec when it's more stable and it's clear what it can do.
I agree about the Final Cut Studio. I believe there will be an announcement
regarding Final Cut Extreme that will not just be incredible software, but
also include some sort of hardware such as an accelerator board or some sort of I/O hardware.
Will probably include a new version of Shake with FC Extreme. I'll bet we see Leopard, and
new MacPros prior to that, probably the same day as CS3 is announced (March 27th).
FCS is a no-brainer. New Pro kit, probably displays and updated MPs with 8-core and Blu-Ray burners. Maybe even a media-related announcement, which could be from international Movies/TV iTunes or even that Fairplay or a separate DRM scheme that snaps into iTunes/iPods/tv etc. will be licensed to content providers. Leopard release date could also be announced.
It's a Pro conference for the TV industry. They aren't going to use it to announce a new mini with Garageband 4
tv etc. will be licensed to content providers. Leopard release date could also be announced.It's a Pro conference for the TV industry. They aren't going to use it to announce a new mini with Garageband 4
"LIGHTS CAMERA"
FCS seems a cert.
New screens - finally?
720p movie downloads...?
A new 720p iSight which is EU compliant? Attaches to iPod to make home movies?
FCS seems a cert.
New screens - finally?
720p movie downloads...?
A new 720p iSight which is EU compliant? Attaches to iPod to make home movies?
Not a Stevenote
Generally these Pro events aren't Stevenotes; that is, some VP of somethingoranother presents it, not Steve. I doubt that Steve would let Leopard be fully demonstrated by anyone but himself.
Generally these Pro events aren't Stevenotes; that is, some VP of somethingoranother presents it, not Steve. I doubt that Steve would let Leopard be fully demonstrated by anyone but himself.
I Registered Last Week And Wasn't Invited. I Have My Ticket Printed Out.
I Registered Last Week And Wasn't Invited. I Have My Ticket Printed Out. I'm also pre-registered for the expo. But the $300 in gas and/or motel expense, depending on which vehicle I took, I would have to spend to get there and back is going to keep me from going thanks to the internet.
I Registered Last Week And Wasn't Invited. I Have My Ticket Printed Out. I'm also pre-registered for the expo. But the $300 in gas and/or motel expense, depending on which vehicle I took, I would have to spend to get there and back is going to keep me from going thanks to the internet.
If the integrated hardware/software rumours about FC Extreme are true (couldn't they call it Final Cut Ultra, so that we can differentiate between FCE/X, FCP/S and FCU?
), they might throw Shake in for free, but they're not gonna release a new shake til Phenomenon in '08 and they're not gonna tell us anything about it cos that would give adobe et al more than enough time to pilfer some features for AE 8.0. When's that coming anyways? all this talk of CS3... there are other adobe apps that could do with going universal, even if they're not as widely-used.Apple normally likes to get ahead of the game but I think the battle between blu-ray and HD-DVD is too close to call for them to fully support one format but i would love to see a high-def format in a Mac!