Apple Posts WWDC 2007 Session Descriptions

[SPUY767]

Well, I think that just over 1 in 10 SE's is female, Asians comprise a demographically equal slice of the SE pie, while other minorities comprise less than 15% of the pool combined. It would seem that nerdy stuff just interests Caucasians with penises more than others. I'll see if i can whip up an overlay of the D & D playing Demo to go along with the SE demo to do a comparison.

This demo information is several years old, I came upon it in my OOP class in college.

 

[motulist]

Now that you mention it, yes. However, what I noticed is that it is probably a real picture, rather than a staged PR image, due to the fact that it is made up exclusively of white men, rather than the diverse population Apple likes to portray itself as.

Cheers

You're right, the all white male grouping is probably because it's a picture of the people who actually attend WWDC rather than how a PR department would want to portray it.

(Yes, I'm sure there are a few non-white males at WWDC, but considering the percentage of the different groups in attendance it's not surprising that none show up in a picture of about 12 faces)

 

[3282872]

It would be absolutely ridiculous if Apple doesn't release new Mac Pros before then. I'd be mad... So, so, mad. Mad like a swatted bee. Mad like a drunk Mel Gibson.

God, I kind of hope not. I just bought a Mac Pro in December after upgrading from my Power Mac G5 and I'd be bummed if it was already "obsolete".

Hey, I had a thought the other day I'd like to run by some of the old-school Mac users/lovers. One of the only reasons I hesitated when switching to Mac's four years ago was the fact that I built most of my PC units and felt more confident that the parts would be upgradeable. That is, I could usually drop in a new chipset when they came out, assuming the chipset fit the socket and other requirements of the Motherboard.

I realize that custom built PC/Dos based systems are nothing compared to Apple systems (and by nothing I mean mostly different hardware components). However, that may chance with the recent switch to Intel processors (it seems logical to just drop in a new Intel Quad Core Processor Chipset into my Dual Core system for an easy upgrade to Octo machines).

Yet, wouldn't it make sense for Apple to offer customers some sort of upgrade options? Example:

Let's assume I bought a new Mac Pro 2.66, then a few weeks later new Mac Pro's are released. How about:

1) letting that customer trade up for a set amount if new machines become available within 30 or so days of purchase

2) Allowing customers for in-store upgrades of certain components instead of ditching a system (such as chipsets, etc.). When the Quad Core Intel Chipsets came out, why not allow Mac Pro owners to upgrade to Octo systems in-store without doing it themselves and voiding out the Mac warranties???

Wouldn't that appease some PC/Windows owners and coax some of them over to "the Apple side"? lol

 

[motulist]

To all those unfairly whining that it's been way too long between updates or afraid that their new computer is about to be replaced by a new model, just follow the guide, it reveals all.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//

According to the guide, so far only a few computer products are beyond even the average length between updates, let alone being past the longest recorded gap between updates, and even those overdue are just slightly over the gap between updates. So relax, all is normal. You're just getting antsy because you're so excited to see new products, and not because it's been an extra long time between updates.

 

[justflie]

God, I kind of hope not. I just bought a Mac Pro in December after upgrading from my Power Mac G5 and I'd be bummed if it was already "obsolete".

I know you put obselete in quotes for a reason, so don't worry too much about it. If your Mac still does what you need it to do (and does it well), then the latest and greatest will only tide you over until the next rumor begins and the vicious cycle will continue ad nauseum. Now, if you really need that extra power with the 8 cores, then by all means, your points are quite valid and I'll stop talking and go do my homework (that I am avoiding so well).

 

[zombitronic]

Just stupid speculation, but I'm hoping for a bumptop-like UI as one of the top-secret features. I really doubt it, and I don't know how implementable it would be without a touch screen interface, but still...

 

[BiikeMike]

To all those unfairly whining that it's been way too long between updates or afraid that their new computer is about to be replaced by a new model, just follow the guide, it reveals all.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//

According to the guide, so far only a few computer products are beyond even the average length between updates, let alone being past the longest recorded gap between updates, and even those overdue are just slightly over the gap between updates. So relax, all is normal. You're just getting antsy because you're so excited to see new products, and not because it's been an extra long time between updates.

We are slightly over the average for displays and Mac Pros which seem to be what most people are waiting for. (Including myself) WWDC Would put us right at the longest they ever waited to update the Powermac (6/2004-4/2005) and A few months under the longest they have ever waited to update ACDs (1/2003-6/2004)

 

[johnee]

To all those unfairly whining that it's been way too long between updates or afraid that their new computer is about to be replaced by a new model, just follow the guide, it reveals all.

https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//

According to the guide, so far only a few computer products are beyond even the average length between updates, let alone being past the longest recorded gap between updates, and even those overdue are just slightly over the gap between updates. So relax, all is normal. You're just getting antsy because you're so excited to see new products, and not because it's been an extra long time between updates.

You have to understand the desire to get a mac NOW is strong, hell, it's stronger than the dark side of the force that taunts me as I walk to work everyday, pushing me around, saying stuff like "hey, the dark side is pretty cool, you should join us", making fun of me and .... sorry.

But if I can hold off the dark forces of the universe, I can wait for an update.

 

[3282872]

I know you put obselete in quotes for a reason, so don't worry too much about it. If your Mac still does what you need it to do (and does it well), then the latest and greatest will only tide you over until the next rumor begins and the vicious cycle will continue ad nauseum. Now, if you really need that extra power with the 8 cores, then by all means, your points are quite valid and I'll stop talking and go do my homework (that I am avoiding so well).

lol I know, as with the average "American Consumer", I tend to get caught up in having the latest and greatest when in actuality I don't need more than I currently have. However, as I use Windows Vista for AutoCAD on a slave drive (I can hear the boo's already) a little more horsepower under the Mac hood wouldn't hurt lol

 

[a456]

Um, maybe it's all the political correctness that the media beat into me, but doesn't it seem weird that everyone in that picture is a white male?

There's one guy with ginger hair, does he count as a minority?

 

[zombitronic]

There's one guy with ginger hair, does he count as a minority?

Ginger kids...yes. They suffer from "gingervitis" and believe they are the chosen race. Unless he's a daywalker, then the Gingers will make an example of him by throwing him into the lava first.

 

[Cult Follower]

Does this picture:

Remind anyone else of the 1984 ad?

wow, maybe there's a reason for it.

 

[FF_productions]

I reallly hope Leopard comes out before WWDC. I'm trying to get my dad to purchase a 24 inch iMac and I don't want a huge delay. And now this talk about a new design just makes it even a worse wait.