Apple Press Event October 19 Confirmed

[BenRoethig]

They can't take on Photoshop - they nearly lost Adobe after Final Cut Pro eliminated the need for Premiere, if that almost cost them everything then how on earth would they react to them cutting into arguable their most popular product (apart from maybe Acrobat and Illustrator)? Without PS, Apple would most likely have been dead in the water by now. Surely they can't spit in their face like that again.

Exactly how long has it been since updates to the PMs and PBs?

Yeah, I would think Apple would have more business than to release a photoshop competitor, then I remember Steve's reality distortion field. Everything Steve Jobs has done in the last five years could be erased by a stupid move like this.

Do you think a new Dual Dual 2.5 will finally have respectable frame rates in todays games?
Butts

Depends on the graphics card. With the exception of Quake III, most games are not written to take advantage of more than one processor. The best the porting companies can do is offload secondary functions to that second processor in the current machines. The third and fourth cores would sit idle.

 

[~Shard~]

G5 Powerbooks Wednesday . . . Not! Maybe Intel though.

You need a second "Not!" in your sentence. No Intel anything until 2006.

 

[TyleRomeo]

3GHz Power Macs, just a little late but still happy to see them. Front Row capable.

Here's hoping to new LCDs with iSight built in.

Tyler

 

[mongoos150]

Here's some powerbook predictions:

13-inch WXGA 1280x768 resolution
1.5GHz Freescale 7448
512MB DDR2 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA (128MB DDR3)
Full size keyboard
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Superdrive Dual Layer Optional
FireWire 400/800
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out
iSight Builtin

15-inch WUXGA 1440x900 resolution
1.5GHz Freescale 7448
512MB DDR2 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA (128MB DDR3)
Full size keyboard
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Superdrive Dual Layer (optional)
FireWire 400/800
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out
iSight Builtin


15-inch WUXGA 1440x900 resolution
1.7GHz Freescale MPC8641D (dual core)
512MB DDR2 SDRAM
100GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA (128MB DDR3 or 256)
Full size keyboard
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Superdrive Dual Layer
FireWire 400/800
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out
iSight Builtin


17-inch WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution
1.7GHz Freescale MPC8641D (dual core)
512MB DDR2 SDRAM
100GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA (128MB DDR3 or 256)
Full size keyboard
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Superdrive Dual Layer
FireWire 400/800
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out
iSight Builtin


Here's to dreaming. I would easily drop $3k for the high end 15"

I also agree on previous PowerMac predictions and a Photoshop Elements replacement for ease of use and full of features.

$3K is insane for a topped out 15". Apple has been making a trend of releasing new products while keeping the prices the same or lower - I think SJ will continue this trend. If not I'm sure many people, press and myself included, will be quite dissapointed.

 

[~Shard~]

too bad only about 20 posts were on topic.

... And the above is a great example of what the rest were like!

As for the "iPhoto on steroids" app, I think we might see it, however I don't think it will be a Photoshop replacement - maybe more along the lines of a Photoshop Elements replacement if anything. I think there is definitely a niche Apple could fill between iPhoto and Photoshop. Let's just hope this isn't the only thing announced on Wednesday.

 

[Peace]

... And the above is a great example of what the rest were like!

As for the "iPhoto on steroids" app, I think we might see it, however I don't think it will be a Photoshop replacement - maybe more along the lines of a Photoshop Elements replacement if anything. I think there is definitely a niche Apple could fill between iPhoto and Photoshop. Let's just hope this isn't the only thing announced on Wednesday.

iLife 06'..

iPhoto gets replaced by Photo Pro
Front Row is included.

 

[lcde]

$3K is insane for a topped out 15". Apple has been making a trend of releasing new products while keeping the prices the same or lower - I think SJ will continue this trend. If not I'm sure many people, press and myself included, will be quite dissapointed.

Topped out 15" now is $2849 and $3349 with 2GB. So i think with 1 GB an extra hundred or so dollars wouldn't be unreasonable.

# 1GB DDR333 SDRAM - 1 SO-DIMM
# 100GB Ultra ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
# 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
# 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 w/128MB VRAM dual
# AirPort Extreme Card
# Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
# ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
# 15.2-inch TFT Display

 

[Temujin]

When do you guys expect the upcomming powerbooks to be ready for shipping in Europe (Denmark)? Days, weeks what?

 

[nagromme]

Here's some powerbook predictions:

I don't expect new cases--so no iSight--until Intel. But hey, it would be cool... and I personally WANT a 13" widescreen. So being optimistic, here are MY screen predictions:

13": 1280x768 (or 1152x768)

15": 1280x854 (my eyes could NOT stand 1440x900 at that size, and such a move would lose more sales than it would gain--so, at most that would be an option not standard)

17": 1440x900 (same reason as above)

BUT NOW ALSO... 17": 1920x1200 (the biggest PB seems like the obvious choice for offering a high-density option)

But even screen changes could wait for Intel. It wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Whistleway]

I said 48 hours until the day....which is Wednesday.

It is now.

 

[lcde]

I don't expect new cases--so no iSight--until Intel. But hey, it would be cool... and I personally WANT a 13" widescreen. So being optimistic, here are MY screen predictions:

13": 1280x768 (or 1152x768)

15": 1280x854 (my eyes could NOT stand 1440x900 at that size, and such a move would lose more sales than it would gain--so, at most that would be an option not standard)

17": 1440x900 (same reason as above)

BUT NOW ALSO... 17": 1920x1200 (the biggest PB seems like the obvious choice for offering a high-density option)

But even screen changes could wait for Intel. It wouldn't surprise me.

I could see that new cases will not come until Intel. That makes sense. As for the screen resolution. Just because native is 1440x900 doesn't mean you cant run 1280x800 (16:10). Personally I've been at 1400x1050 for more than 4 years now. Anything less would be a step back for me. That is why i shot for those specs. Maybe even an option between WXGA and WUXGA that follows the choice of the 128 or 256 DDR3 card.

 

[firebox]

iLife 06'..

iPhoto gets replaced by Photo Pro
Front Row is included.

i reckon your bang on with that, add - ilife 06' + remote pack (add $x) - i'm putting money on this one

 

[seigel]

Yes, I can believe you still use a g3 powerbook. I am not far off at the "Pismo" firewire.

weeeeeeeeeee
cgul

Well, can you believe that I still use a PowerBook G3? Now that I am going to start my PhD in physics I REALLY need as much portable POWER as I can get!!!

So, Steve, give us new PowerBooks, PLEASE!!

 

[minimax]

I could see that new cases will not come until Intel. That makes sense. As for the screen resolution. Just because native is 1440x900 doesn't mean you cant run 1280x800 (16:10). Personally I've been at 1400x1050 for more than 4 years now. Anything less would be a step back for me. That is why i shot for those specs. Maybe even an option between WXGA and WUXGA that follows the choice of the 128 or 256 DDR3 card.

Running an LCD at anything but the native resolution is a definate no-no. It looks horrible. So why should 90% of the users suffer from a horrible picture quality because 10% wants the hi-res so bad? If you want higher-res, buy an add. LCD monitor. If your work really depends on it, facilities will be there.

 

[mongoos150]

Right now, the base 15" is $1999 while the high model is $2299 (no other options added). I don't think Apple could get away with raising the "Base 15" price" and the "Upper 15" price" any more than they are now. Sure you can BTO and top out your machine with 2K in upgrades, but the two std. configs of the PB I do not believe will vary in price. As I said earlier, SJ has been adding features while keeping prices level. He'll continue to do this. He can't afford to raise prices when PC notebooks, performing at higher speeds with newer technologies (DL 16x burners, 256mb video cards, faster FSB speeds) exist in laptop machines at (sometimes) lower prices. I don't think the base prices will increase. I realize that a move to DDR2 would require two ram chips in the machine but SJ can't afford to raise the base prices on the 'books.

 

[lcde]

Right now, the base 15" is $1999 while the high model is $2299 (no other options added). I don't think Apple could get away with raising the "Base 15" price" and the "Upper 15" price" any more than they are now. Sure you can BTO and top out your machine with 2K in upgrades, but the two std. configs of the PB I do not believe will vary in price. As I said earlier, SJ has been adding features while keeping prices level. He'll continue to do this. He can't afford to raise prices when PC notebooks, performing at higher speeds with newer technologies (DL 16x burners, 256mb video cards, faster FSB speeds) exist in laptop machines at (sometimes) lower prices. I don't think the base prices will increase. I realize that a move to DDR2 would require two ram chips in the machine but SJ can't afford to raise the base prices on the 'books.

Oh ok. I wasn't talking base price. I ment fully loaded.

 

[~Shard~]

iLife 06'..

iPhoto gets replaced by Photo Pro
Front Row is included.

Good prediction, I haven't heard that one yet! Perhaps Apple will indeed update iLife in such a manner - but that means waiting until MWSF to find out....

 

[mongoos150]

Oh ok. I wasn't talking base price. I ment fully loaded.

Why on Earth would you (or anyone) buy Apple ram? Apple wants $800 to upgrade the ram to 2GB while you can get the same ram (two DDR333 1GB 200 pin) sticks on NewEgg for $240 shipped. Apple charges unbelievable prices for ram, I don't want to think about the poor ham who pays them for it.

EDIT: Make that $850!!! Unreal...

 

[Peace]

Good prediction, I haven't heard that one yet! Perhaps Apple will indeed update iLife in such a manner - but that means waiting until MWSF to find out....

Wednesday used to be Tuesday too

 

[whitetrashanth]

Why on Earth would you (or anyone) buy Apple ram? Apple wants $800 to upgrade the ram to 2GB while you can get the same ram (two DDR333 1GB 200 pin) sticks on NewEgg for $240 shipped. Apple charges unbelievable prices for ram, I don't want to think about the poor ham who pays them for it.

EDIT: Make that $850!!! Unreal...

hey, im from the UK, the only decent and reiable site for memory is Crucial, can you reccommend any other decent ones? cause im basically awaiting this upgrade and im getthing me self a powermac ,.. cant wait really itl be my first mac,. but i want to know whats the cheapest way to get a very very good HIGH spec powermac without choosing all of THIER upgrades?

cheers

 

[mongoos150]

hey, im from the UK, the only decent and reiable site for memory is Crucial, can you reccommend any other decent ones? cause im basically awaiting this upgrade and im getthing me self a powermac ,.. cant wait really itl be my first mac,. but i want to know whats the cheapest way to get a very very good HIGH spec powermac without choosing all of THIER upgrades?

cheers

Indeed - buying Apple is an extremely unwise and illogical purchase when you can get the same ram (or in many cases better ram) for much much less. As I stated before, check out NewEgg.com (not sure if they deliver to UK but it's worth checking out). The ram they carry is actually Crucial brand only it's much cheaper. I love NewEgg, fast shipping and always great customer service. Kensington also has good ram but I prefer Crucial (I just don't buy it on the crucial website).

 

[whitetrashanth]

Indeed - buying Apple is an extremely unwise and illogical purchase when you can get the same ram (or in many cases better ram) for much much less. As I stated before, check out NewEgg.com (not sure if they deliver to UK but it's worth checking out). The ram they carry is actually Crucial brand only it's much cheaper. I love NewEgg, fast shipping and always great customer service. Kensington also has good ram but I prefer Crucial (I just don't buy it on the crucial website).

nice one cheers


i heard its piss easy to put the RAM in my self,... i just dont want to **** anything up,.. ,.. how easy is it!?

 

[Truffy]

hey, im from the UK, the only decent and reiable site for memory is Crucial, can you reccommend any other decent ones? cause im basically awaiting this upgrade and im getthing me self a powermac ,.. cant wait really itl be my first mac,. but i want to know whats the cheapest way to get a very very good HIGH spec powermac without choosing all of THIER upgrades?

cheers

still crucial ... they sell Mac-friendly RAM too!

 

[Epicurus]

I could see that new cases will not come until Intel. That makes sense. As for the screen resolution. Just because native is 1440x900 doesn't mean you cant run 1280x800 (16:10). Personally I've been at 1400x1050 for more than 4 years now. Anything less would be a step back for me. That is why i shot for those specs. Maybe even an option between WXGA and WUXGA that follows the choice of the 128 or 256 DDR3 card.

I have to agree with this. The PowerBooks definitely need a new set of screens. Bringing the 12" in line with its widescreen brothers by making it a 13" model seems natural, but I wouldn't expect such a major form factor shift until the Intel switch (although if they are holding back Intel PowerBooks until late in the transition, this might be as good a time as any). IF the new screens are interchangeable with the old (meaning there would be no physical changes to the chasis or major motherboard changes) then Apple should go ahead with an upgrade. Making the resolution higher while keeping the same screen area might make the text smaller, but there is a way to overcome that: make your fonts and icons bigger. At 1920x1200 a 128x128 pixel icon might be a little small, but I'm sure that a quick dash of Quartz would do wonders. Sure, the OS would need to have some slight mods to make native 1080p work well on a laptop, but that might already be coming with 10.4.3. Add in better graphics across the line and it would certainly be possible.

 

[Stella]

3GHz Power Macs, just a little late but still happy to see them. Front Row capable.

Here's hoping to new LCDs with iSight built in.

Tyler

I'd be really surprised to see Front Row on a PowerMac, or PowerBook.

FrontRow is a consumer product, PowerMacs/Books are Prosumer products. Apple's *intended* target market wouldn't be that interested in FrontRow.

( There is a difference between Apple intended target market and reality ).