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Banners Up for Apple's Let's Rock Media Event on September 9th

ChrisA said:
I'm betting on Apple ditching DRM. With Apple being one of the largest music retailers they are in position to tell the labels "We will no longer carry DRM'd music in our store." Would any of the labels want to loose their biggest reseller?
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That would be nice.

No more DRM. :)
 
ChrisA said:
I think it is very clear that Apple has been able to keep at least one secret. They are saying that this is going to be "big". But even if all the rumors are true it would not be "big". So either (1) it's something that is not yet rumored or (2) No one will ever take Apple seriously when they say "big" again.

I'm betting on Apple ditching DRM. With Apple being one of the largest music retailers they are in position to tell the labels "We will no longer carry DRM'd music in our store." Would any of the labels want to loose their biggest reseller?

The other thing could be a huge price drop. Like prices cut in half across the line.
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JW008 said:
I just don't see what can be that big about it. Even if ALL the rumors (complete redesign of iPod line-up, iTunes 8, iPhone 2.1) are true, I just don't see that as HUGE news. If you throw in some of the "fringe" rumors (Subscription service, Beatles on iTunes, etc.), it makes it bigger news. But, that would take a three hour event to introduce. This event has too much hype, even for Apple.

You know what would make it huge? Redesigned MacBooks! But I am admittedly a very biased opinion on that matter! :)
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the updated nanos, touches, etc. are small news and apple has let the pics circulate without undertaking any action. apple is not a company that would say this is a "big deal" and have the event showcase something that is not a big deal.

i agree with other posters that drm-free itunes or something big like that is what is likely to be unveiled sept 9th, unless you guys have other ideas.... ?
 
Fix The Iphone

I want one thing out of this show. Apple to fix the problems with the iPhone 3g and 1st Gen running 2.x software as stable as 1.1.4.

Give me a phone that is stable and I'll keep my 3G iPhone. If not I'm returning it and after 20x years of being an Apple Guy, I'll hold out for Android. My restocking fee is $30.00.

Small price to pay for a stable software and a press release every day that tells us what's going on with the phone Software & App Store.

If Apple is putting out 2.1 with new features that are not tested in the field then my worst fear has come true.

Steve is too paranoid about company secrets and we've all become the test bed for his next pet project.:mad:
 
Apple will reintroduce Disk Mode (USB Mass Storage) and the fanboys will claim Apple invented this revolutionary feature.

Apple will introduce a small player with an SD-slot ((not SDHC) and therefore a maximum of 2GB cards) and the fanboys will claim that Apple invented this revolutionary feature.

Apple will introduce copy/paste on the touch and the iPhone, and the fanboys will claim that this revolutionary feature leaves PDAs, PPCs, and real smart phones in it's wake.

Apple will introduce standard mini-USB across the board. The fanboys will be up in arms, claiming this non-proprietary move is a bad thing.

:eek:

Only two of the above will be true …
 
It's normal for companies to exaggerate. The "big deal" for some of us would be updated notebooks... but that's probably not what Apple think of as "big deal". I expect it to be about what the rumors told so far, iPod, iTunes or iPhone related. No hints points towards anything notebook related.
 
no problems with our 5 g3 phones...

MacOldTimer! said:
I want one thing out of this show. Apple to fix the problems with the iPhone 3g and 1st Gen running 2.x software as stable as 1.1.4.
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MacOldTimer! said:
Give me a phone that is stable and I'll keep my 3G iPhone. If not I'm returning it and after 20x years of being an Apple Guy, I'll hold out for Android. My restocking fee is $30.00.


no problems with our 5 3G phones...

Yeah when you need to protect trade secrets and run a company in this day and age maybe prudence and some paranoia will save you from being stolen by the competition. Again 5 3Gs working flawlessly here....
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Ironduke said:
I doubt it there would be mumblings in the music industry before now
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Yeah I think your right on that! I sure hope it's truly big news or I think that the media will be very tired of all the Apple hype! I know I am---))) Would like to see some really new innovative product(s)!

Well, hope this is it! Not much longer to go and we shall all know! :D:);)
 
Rybold said:
Based on the banner and the name of the event,http://images.macrumors.com/vb/images/editor/menupop.gif
I think we can be pretty confident that it will be iPod/iTunes related.


"Oh ... One More Thing" ... giant banner drops to
reveal Steve Jobs wearing nothing but this (awkward moment)
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All I need to say is:

product_ohmibod_RD.jpg

http://www.ohmibod.com/

Sorry if it's inappropriate for some, but I'd bet it's funny for most.

Oh and that is a real product.
 
Sorry if it's inappropriate for some, but I'd bet it's funny for most.

Oh and that is a real product.

Or it could be:

Apple Computer announces that it has developed a computer chip that can store and play high fidelity music in women's breast implants.

The iTit will cost $499 or $599 depending on speaker size . This is considered to be a major breakthrough because women have always complained about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them. ;)
 
breeze said:
MacOldTimer! said:
I want one thing out of this show. Apple to fix the problems with the iPhone 3g and 1st Gen running 2.x software as stable as 1.1.4.
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MacOldTimer! said:
Give me a phone that is stable and I'll keep my 3G iPhone. If not I'm returning it and after 20x years of being an Apple Guy, I'll hold out for Android. My restocking fee is $30.00.


no problems with our 5 3G phones...

Yeah when you need to protect trade secrets and run a company in this day and age maybe prudence and some paranoia will save you from being stolen by the competition. Again 5 3Gs working flawlessly here....
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If you have 5 3G iPhone's than I would expect one of two things.

You don't upgrade iTunes and you don't upgrade to the latest firmware. Otherwise you'd be experiencing the same problems as all the other people that go to this room.

When Apple puts on their own Support Page that if you are experiencing reception problems go outside or go to a window: There is a problem with the software or At&T either way it's my phone and I want it stable and able to make/receive calls.

http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/troubleshooting/calls/#

Click the "new location" tab.

Quote: "If you don't have a strong signal or don't see a cellular data network indicator, try moving to a different location. Please note:

If you are indoors, trying going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
Check with your carrier to verify that you have wireless coverage in your area.
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ChrisA said:
I think it is very clear that Apple has been able to keep at least one secret. They are saying that this is going to be "big". But even if all the rumors are true it would not be "big". So either (1) it's something that is not yet rumored or (2) No one will ever take Apple seriously when they say "big" again.

I'm betting on Apple ditching DRM. With Apple being one of the largest music retailers they are in position to tell the labels "We will no longer carry DRM'd music in our store." Would any of the labels want to loose their biggest reseller?
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That didn't stop NBC/Universal

tringo said:
Then again, they may be saying its going to be "big" because they are worried that none of the press will show up.

The current rumors really don't warrant all the invited press members showing up.
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If that happens say goodbye to Apple credibility in the future.

Something big is going to happen.

And it's all about music.

Apple is a new music label.
 
it's AT&T...

MacOldTimer! said:
breeze said:


If you have 5 3G iPhone's than I would expect one of two things.

You don't upgrade iTunes and you don't upgrade to the latest firmware. Otherwise you'd be experiencing the same problems as all the other people that go to this room.

When Apple puts on their own Support Page that if you are experiencing reception problems go outside or go to a window: There is a problem with the software or At&T either way it's my phone and I want it stable and able to make/receive calls.

http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/troubleshooting/calls/#

Click the "new location" tab.

Quote: "If you don't have a strong signal or don't see a cellular data network indicator, try moving to a different location. Please note:

If you are indoors, trying going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
Check with your carrier to verify that you have wireless coverage in your area.
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We have 5 not I alone. The problems are with AT&T and by the way, Blackberrys are having similar problems. AT&T is the new kid on the 3G block remember? I 'm not sure if they could have tested their networks with the current load.... so it stands to reason that they are using us as beta flies...
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I still think it's very possible that Apple might announce new Macbooks and Macbook Pros at this event. If Apple is calling this event "big," why not announce what a lot of us have been waiting for?
 
"big deal"

Steve: Its been 11 years since I returned to Apple. We've done some pretty amazing things. ::goes though amazing things:: And now it's time for another transition. Over the next few months I will be working closely with ::insert name here::. ::talks about the amazing things said person has done while they have been at Apple and how great of a leader and innovator they are::. And by ::insert date here::, I will be stepping down from Apple as full time CEO, but remaining a member of the Board of Directors.

just an idea.
 
breeze said:
MacOldTimer! said:
We have 5 not I alone. The problems are with AT&T and by the way, Blackberrys are having similar problems. AT&T is the new kid on the 3G block remember? I 'm not sure if they could have tested their networks with the current load.... so it stands to reason that they are using us as beta flies...
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That is pure speculation. If it were true than Apple would have put out a press release stating it. If it's purely an Apple Problem than AT&T would have put out a press release stating it.

Truth is; nobody has any clue who's problem it is but AT&T and Apple.

Either way... it needs to be fixed because Apple and AT&T are losing credibility. And that goes even for the Apple OldTimer's and not the young ones that care just about games and catching the latest Twitter releases.

Some of us depend on the phone to actually work and make a living using it.
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MacOldTimer! said:
breeze said:
That is pure speculation. If it were true than Apple would have put out a press release stating it. It's it's purely an Apple Problem than AT&T would have put out a press release stating it.

Truth is; nobody has any clue who's problem it is but AT&T and Apple.

Either way... it needs to be fixed because Apple and AT&T are losing credibility. And that goes even for the Apple OldTimer's and not the young ones that care just about games and catching the latest Twitter releases.

Some of us depend on the phone to actually work and make a living using it.
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It's not pure speculations, it's an educated assumption. Articles all over the place and reports verify that all 3G phones are having similar problems. The cutting edge is always the bleeding edge. When you want to be the first to get new technology, you have to expect some stormy waters. Come on did the internet always work as fast and as fluently? Think about it and be reasonably honest. Yes, we all depend on our phones, computers etc..to make a living these days and there's plenty to learn from all experiences, but if your living is that important to you, surely you would think twice about leaping into uncharted territory. When the 1st iPhone came out, there were plenty of ATT problems which took a while to sort out - no one pointed fingers (Apple or ATT). ATT's new 3G network is new, unproven and spotty - that's a fact. It's still not providing everywhere coverage.etc... Remember - The cutting edge is always the bleeding edge...
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steve jr. said:
Steve: Its been 11 years since I returned to Apple. We've done some pretty amazing things. ::goes though amazing things:: And now it's time for another transition. Over the next few months I will be working closely with ::insert name here::. ::talks about the amazing things ::said person:: has done while they have been at Apple and how great of a leader and inventor they are. And by ::insert date here::, I will be stepping down from Apple as full time CEO, but remaining a member of the Board of Directors.

just an idea.
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He would have an out of the blue event to do that. He wouldn't do it on an event that says "Lets Rock"
 
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