Apple's September 12th Media Event Roundup

[rtharper]

OK, honestly, I just don't get this. I don't see how a Core 2 Duo laptop right now is going to be so much more 'future proof' than a Core Duo laptop. Are you anticipating some time in the near future where everyone with Core Duo laptops is going to find that no-one is making *nix for 32-bit processors or something?

No, but the thermal efficiency and performance bump are not trivial issues to me if I'm going to spend near 3,000USD on something. I'm also praying for a graphics bump, which is VERY important for futureproofing.

I mean, really now. What are you doing in *nix that a Core Duo based laptop is going to be so much less future proof than a Core 2 Duo laptop?

Ever done graphics work or gaming on a laptop? Unfortunately, I need a notebook, and I can afford one machine. Therefore, I wouldn't mind some of the enhancements that may come with the Merom update.

I don't see why you wouldn't just go ahead and order a Core 2 Duo PC laptop then now and get one soon. The only reason to get a MBP is if you specifically need to run OS X, but if the lack of Core 2 Duo is enough to make you just as happy to get a PC laptop and run Windows and FreeBSD on it, why in the world are you waiting for a MBP? It can't be that important to you if the Core Duo vs. Core 2 Duo issue is the "dealbreaker".

It wouldn't make me happy; it would fulfill my needs of a laptop. Apple OS is damned good for everything, and much faster than X11 under FreeBSD, for example. I've been trying to chuck windows forever but am dependent on it for a few apps that happen to run on OSX as well, but not other *nix platforms. Dual booting would suck. Plus, the form factor is nice.

Unfortunately, I don't have all year to wait. I have the need for a new laptop as my current laptop is rather agèd and out of warrantly, and having my sole machine fail as Dell machines seem to be so wont to do is not something I'm looking forward to with out a replacement.

 

[dnedved]

If they come out with a video-capable Airport, I'll buy two of them. We don't have a TV and watch everything on our 17" and 12" PBs right now. I want a projector but don't want to have the mess of cables everywhere. This would be exactly what I need. I certainly don't need a new iPod, but if they came out with a true video iPod that could stream video wirelessly to the Airport, I'd probably have to pick up one or two of those as well.

 

[nomad01]

I don't see that happening this week, as much as I want a merom MBP. This Sept. 12th event is geared soley towards ipods, nanos, and especially the movie store. I'm betting nothing will be said or released concerning MBP's or MB's.

I kind of agree although judging by the relative lack of fanfare for the new 24 inch iMac, it's possible they'll just appear when the store comes back up. Certainly not impossible.

 

[Old Smuggler]

just posted about airport extreme base station shipping delayed at apple store 1-3 weeks here maybe something is changing/happening


https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2818557#post2818557

 

[April Dancer]

C'mon Steve. The 12th is my birthday. I'm a loyal supporter. Gimme a pressie!

I want a new iPod (possible) and I need a new phone (no chance!)

It's going to be the iTMS movie store, I know it. Bo-oring Zzzzzzzz...... I have 250 videos on my iPod, all ripped by my own fair hands, I don't need Apple's help. So please bring on the good stuff!

 

[chewy5000]

Wow! What kind of slow-ass lines do you people in Australia have to suffer with?

Thats ridiculously slow.

I've got broadband. It's fast (it says 100.0 Mbps, but i don't think that's right), but 've got like a 3 mb (okay, maybe more like 200) download limit. I can't even download daily podcasts

 

[nomad01]

this event is going to be simulcast in LONDON. Does this mean that movies will be able to be purchased by folks in the UK??? as far as I know you still cant purchased TV shows sold through iTunes in the UK

I don't know. I think the logistics of a Movie store would be easier than TV shows for Apple.

Movies get released around the same time in the US and UK now... maybe a few months delay. Once Apple has the deal with one studio, I'm guessing they're good.

With TV, shows air MONTHS later over here and they're on a ton of different channels. Sewing up deals with all the different networks for one country must be a headache let alone two or three countries.

I seriously think it's about time that Apple offered more than just bl**dy Pixar outside the US though.

Looking forward to see what they have planned tomorrow anyway. Unfortunately I'll be buying a couple of visiting Australian friends dinner when the keynote goes out. :-( Wonder if they'd settle for a packed lunch at the Apple Store? lol

 

[aswitcher]

just posted about airport extreme base station shipping delayed at apple store 1-3 weeks here maybe something is changing/happening


https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2818557#post2818557

Excellent!

 

[Yebot]

I prefer to rent movies. I rarely buy DVD's. That said, I'd like to see a rental option added to Apple's Movie Store.

Music is a different story. I prefer to own music.

 

[iMikeT]

I hope that the free iPod nano educational deal is still in effect if new iPods are released this week.

 

[Dr.Gargoyle]

IF that TiVo rumor is true, it will be a dream come to life!

Proud owner of a Mac....and a Tivo w/DVD burner.

I can't see how Apple can begin an sell movies and not also sell a Media Mac.
It would be like iTMS and no iPods... how well would that work?

 

[Old Smuggler]

I hope that the free iPod nano educational deal is still in effect if new iPods are released this week.

seriously doubt it
its just a way to make a little more money off the existing ipods and reduce stock before the changeover

 

[Old Smuggler]

I can't see how Apple can begin an sell movies and not also sell a Media Mac.
It would be like iTMS and no iPods... how well would that work?

Has anyone ever considered that the media mac would not be a hardware upgrade to the mini but a software one via itunes 7
or is it just me?

 

[ZLMarshall]

Movies & MBPs

I really hope we get those MBP updates... even if they just "appear" tomorrow morning without an announcement

2 GB movies about as fast as apple can serve them here... if I use my "office connection." Think the DOE would mind my borrowing a little bandwidth for a while?

 

[Stridder44]

Mine connection would take around 14 hours, but we have adsl 2+ now which is up to 24mb/sec. Can't wait to upgrade

This movie store is all exciting and all, but with out world stores, it will be the US who will be enjoying it

Holy eff. Im in the states and Im only gettin 786/384

Then again we get it for free...but still....

 

[Dr.Gargoyle]

Has anyone ever considered that the media mac would not be a hardware upgrade to the mini but a software one via itunes 7
or is it just me?

I think you need both. I can't imagine that Apple want us to get a DVR on top of a Media Mac, so a Mediad Mac should have a built in TV-tuner. I wouldn't be surprised if this gadget also double as an Airport Extreme.

 

[timbuk2]

i present you...

the mediamac:

 

[Spanna]

Originally Posted by Chundles
Dial-up. ...

And I'm in the 10th largest city in the country. My parents, who live in a little country town a long way from anywhere get quite decent broadband speeds. Go figure...

My brother lives in Woolongong and he gets good Broadband speeds, I think his with unwired. You could always go and hang around near the uni and bludge off there wireless network.

 

[conditionals]

My brother lives in Woolongong and he gets good Broadband speeds, I think his with unwired. You could always go and hang around near the uni and bludge off there wireless network.

You could always go and hang around near Sydney uni and get some grammar lessons.

 

[Dr.Gargoyle]

i present you...

the mediamac:

I wouldn't be surprised if a MediaMac had the same form factor as the Mac Mini. However, a Media Mac needs 3.5'' HD to keep the price resonable.

 

[n00bst3r]

n00bst3r's Official Predictions

n00bst3r predicts:

1. Movie Store
Likelyhood: Very High

2. Airport Express with video
Likelyhood: Low to Moderate

3. Updated 5G iPod
Likelyhood: Moderate

4. 6G iPod (full video)
Likelyhood: Low to Moderate

5. 2G iPod Nano
Likelyhood: Moderate

6. New Cinema Displays (better specs possibly built-in iSight)
Likelyhood: Moderate

7. Apple Televisions (iTV)
Likelyhood: Low

8. Set-Top Media Machine
Likelyhood: Moderate

9. MacBook Pro with Core 2 Duo (or Merom, however you like to call it)
Likelyhood: Moderate

10. MacBook Pro redesign with better HD access, higher base specs, DL drives and FW800 on 15" model.
Likelyhood: Low to Moderate

 

[aswitcher]

i present you...

the mediamac:

I would be happy if it was in aluminium and in black to allow better cooling. But that would be mighty fine.

Would be nice with a usb and firewire port in front as well.

 

[Balli]

I personally would like a iMovie store from Apple, but only if it offers me something I currently can't get from DVDs.

If Apple offered movies in HD, for a reasonable price, then that would probably persuade me.

But what about the extras that you currently get on DVDs? Will they be included for download as well?

 

[Applespider]

this event is going to be simulcast in LONDON. Does this mean that movies will be able to be purchased by folks in the UK???

Nope, it's just that Apple Europe have big offices in London and it's easier to get the Euro journalists to fly to London to cover an Apple event than fly em to California - and more effective than just sending the press release.

The last few Jobsnotes/events have been shown in London to a select audience (although used to be out at the BBC) but it's no guarantee that we'll get the services that are being pushed.

 

[mitchec]

I can't see how Apple can begin an sell movies and not also sell a Media Mac.
It would be like iTMS and no iPods... how well would that work?

I think your right on the button with this one. iTMS is there to support apple products and as such they are going to want to keep it that way.
If its not an updated ipod the only other product must be some kind of video aiport media device that you can rig up to you TV