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FAKE! Dont let it fool you!
okay it fooled me at first, but now i am guarenteed that it is fake!
okay it fooled me at first, but now i am guarenteed that it is fake!
I agree, total fake. But look how in my earlier post I skilfully covered my {rear end} by supposing it might be a double-bluff 
SiliconAddict said:
Phone cameras are pretty bad, which is what you might expect with someone sneaking pics might use. Some do video too which is what the video here looks like.
SiliconAddict said:That and has Apple ever actually put the product name on the product before? Well other then the iPod?
Apple maintains good visual continuity across their product line, but not perfect. It seems to me that they don't do any one thing consistently on all packaging. I'm not saying these pics are real, but that's not a very compelling argument against it.
Also, it seems to me that Apple has strengthened their ability to brand things and have realized the big rewards for doing so with the success of iTunes/iPod. While some of us are sick to death of the iThing, it's still a potent marketing tool and branding element for the non-Mac-fanatic public at large. I could believe that Apple would make the name more prominent, especially on a consumer item.
You all need to re check your sources
It's not the same elevator from the 23" aluminum because the floor is different. That one had a rubbery kind of floor with circular designs. This one has carpet (pay attention to detail). The "oldy" people on the top look dim because the guy taking the pictures was standing in the way of the light casting a shadow on the box (are you blind?). It can't be an iBook box. If you search around for iBook box pics you will see that this iHome box is twice the size. Another thing to put attention to is the Apple branded booklet that came with the iHome. Now that may be fake, if anything, but I seriously doubt it. I don't have any doubts about the iHome, but what is that little box next to it with the green and silver? And about the RCA crap, the included dongle (depending on which one you are supplied with) will either go to VGA or RCA and S-Video out. It's not cardboard because there is a glare off of the PLASTIC (polycarbonate for that matter) in the pictures and the video. You all give up too easily. The line below or above the Apple logo on the top is for ventilation similar to the one on the iMac G5 on the back side. And the whole "Centre" thing. Who cares how they spell ceter/centre. It's center right? Right. Glad you could agree. When BigRedBall said that the huge iHome type on the top is too big and Apple would never do something that ugly, he was wrong. Look at the back of the iMac G5. To whoever said it didn't have rounded edges, you might want to invest in glasses. I hope you all feel mighty proud of your detective there Sherlock, or should I say Scooby Doo?
It's not the same elevator from the 23" aluminum because the floor is different. That one had a rubbery kind of floor with circular designs. This one has carpet (pay attention to detail). The "oldy" people on the top look dim because the guy taking the pictures was standing in the way of the light casting a shadow on the box (are you blind?). It can't be an iBook box. If you search around for iBook box pics you will see that this iHome box is twice the size. Another thing to put attention to is the Apple branded booklet that came with the iHome. Now that may be fake, if anything, but I seriously doubt it. I don't have any doubts about the iHome, but what is that little box next to it with the green and silver? And about the RCA crap, the included dongle (depending on which one you are supplied with) will either go to VGA or RCA and S-Video out. It's not cardboard because there is a glare off of the PLASTIC (polycarbonate for that matter) in the pictures and the video. You all give up too easily. The line below or above the Apple logo on the top is for ventilation similar to the one on the iMac G5 on the back side. And the whole "Centre" thing. Who cares how they spell ceter/centre. It's center right? Right. Glad you could agree. When BigRedBall said that the huge iHome type on the top is too big and Apple would never do something that ugly, he was wrong. Look at the back of the iMac G5. To whoever said it didn't have rounded edges, you might want to invest in glasses. I hope you all feel mighty proud of your detective there Sherlock, or should I say Scooby Doo?
RCA not needed.
On emacs and ibooks there is a digital graphics out. All you need is a plug in converter for either a rca/s-video or a vga monitor. It would save a lot on hardware space and increase compactness (new word?) and flexibility.
On emacs and ibooks there is a digital graphics out. All you need is a plug in converter for either a rca/s-video or a vga monitor. It would save a lot on hardware space and increase compactness (new word?) and flexibility.
maybe its the headless mac.... but doesn't look lagit
edit - whats on top of the display box? And also what is next to the Ihome. Looks like an extra battery for like a pb or ibook, but why would u need that with a g5 and an imac
edit - whats on top of the display box? And also what is next to the Ihome. Looks like an extra battery for like a pb or ibook, but why would u need that with a g5 and an imac
I have hope it is real.
First of all, it thought the ports looked just like that of an ibook and said fake. I put it next to mine ibook, and thought, "well that wierd other port kindof looks like a firewire 800. Ports look believable.
It does look alot like an apple product. I actually like it.
Media Centre is the only way apple would spell it to differ from windows media center. Come on people, the used the word "iPod" think about it.
The label on top of the box does appear to be off center with the handle, but that could be an illusion from the picture angle. If it's primary purpose was to go with a TV, then the RCA ports would come in typical apple fashion, throught the headphone jack.
The only thing that really conviences me that it is mostly fake is the video. When he holds it, I imagine how I hold my ibook. It is heavy, I pick it up and my wrist is slightly tilted downwards for the weight. I don't see any sign of him having to use muscles in the wrist to pick it up, and the thing is twice the size of my iBook and has to be at leat 15 lb.
And lastly, I did not see a plug for power anywhere, but I could have just missed that. Oh, and the pictures looked like they were taken in an office cubical to me.
To bad they will turn out to be fake. I really want this thing.
First of all, it thought the ports looked just like that of an ibook and said fake. I put it next to mine ibook, and thought, "well that wierd other port kindof looks like a firewire 800. Ports look believable.
It does look alot like an apple product. I actually like it.
Media Centre is the only way apple would spell it to differ from windows media center. Come on people, the used the word "iPod" think about it.
The label on top of the box does appear to be off center with the handle, but that could be an illusion from the picture angle. If it's primary purpose was to go with a TV, then the RCA ports would come in typical apple fashion, throught the headphone jack.
The only thing that really conviences me that it is mostly fake is the video. When he holds it, I imagine how I hold my ibook. It is heavy, I pick it up and my wrist is slightly tilted downwards for the weight. I don't see any sign of him having to use muscles in the wrist to pick it up, and the thing is twice the size of my iBook and has to be at leat 15 lb.
And lastly, I did not see a plug for power anywhere, but I could have just missed that. Oh, and the pictures looked like they were taken in an office cubical to me.
To bad they will turn out to be fake. I really want this thing.
I remember this
Hey, I recall about a year ago a device came up on this rumor site that sported 8 ports and was made by the company that made the dome base for the iMac g4... It was said to by a small white box and little was known about its purpose. I know the rumor is in the archives but I can't find it, maybe someone remembers the name of the article? anyway, either someone went all out on this one and serisouly did their homework, or we have an iHome on the horizon. (Possibly the headless iMac?)
Hey, I recall about a year ago a device came up on this rumor site that sported 8 ports and was made by the company that made the dome base for the iMac g4... It was said to by a small white box and little was known about its purpose. I know the rumor is in the archives but I can't find it, maybe someone remembers the name of the article? anyway, either someone went all out on this one and serisouly did their homework, or we have an iHome on the horizon. (Possibly the headless iMac?)
iHome toaster ???
This is particularly interesting because iHome is a dealer of small appliances, particularly toasters. Now, given the company has a horrible reputation, however perhaps this is Apple's chance to come out with a computer really worthy of being a toaster.
OK, OK, it did that already with the Cube. But that was a failed product in the end that folks turned into toasters and Kleenex boxes. Perhaps Apple has figured how to give us the best of both worlds. Will we now see the true meaning of the famous After Dark screensaver?, though in its time it wasn't actually saving anything.
This is particularly interesting because iHome is a dealer of small appliances, particularly toasters. Now, given the company has a horrible reputation, however perhaps this is Apple's chance to come out with a computer really worthy of being a toaster.
OK, OK, it did that already with the Cube. But that was a failed product in the end that folks turned into toasters and Kleenex boxes. Perhaps Apple has figured how to give us the best of both worlds. Will we now see the true meaning of the famous After Dark screensaver?, though in its time it wasn't actually saving anything.
Have I seen this elevator before?
Is this not the same elevator as was used in those pictures of the iMac G5 that were released just before the Mac Expo in Paris this last summer?
Is this not the same elevator as was used in those pictures of the iMac G5 that were released just before the Mac Expo in Paris this last summer?
azdude said:
Good catch(s)..
Arguments
---TRUE---
- Not final packaging for mwsf
- iLife=Media, iLife + cheap mac = media center
---FALSE---
- What were the circumstances? Oh yeah... Jobs left his new computers, random apple hardware and a prerelease media center in the elevator again... *Duh!*
- Not a very apple like box either.. Screenshots of iLife.. c'mon!
- Its not like somthing somone could just grab and take into an elevator- a stack of apple goods
- If it was real, why wouldn't they just spin the box around so we could see the specs?
- Where's the proof its not a cheap mock- up?
- Packaging
- Why would apple make a UK box before an US model
- Pathetic name... apple is more creative
- Why no explanation from poster?
Answer according to virus 1? FAKE! Its all about the details..
Of course its a fake; anybody with a decent idea of Apple typography could understand that. That and the whole "We're in the U.S., and just wrote 'centre.'"
For a second, I was going to scream, because I did not need any more information before MWSF. Perhaps I should step away from MacRumors for a few days.
For a second, I was going to scream, because I did not need any more information before MWSF. Perhaps I should step away from MacRumors for a few days.
remember home device
Not to add fuel to the fire but rumors have been flying for years about an Apple product that ties to the TV and network to deal with iPhoto photos, iTunes Music and iMovie movies!
how cool would that be especially if it were to be Tivo like as well!
Not to add fuel to the fire but rumors have been flying for years about an Apple product that ties to the TV and network to deal with iPhoto photos, iTunes Music and iMovie movies!
how cool would that be especially if it were to be Tivo like as well!
Sourapplezip said:Is this not the same elevator as was used in those pictures of the iMac G5 that were released just before the Mac Expo in Paris this last summer?
Looks like they added carpeting since then or the older hoax was in a freight elevator at the same location. I'm sure it was done in an elevator again as a joke, just to see if anyone was paying attention. The original poster is from the UK hence the spelling of "Centre" which he didn't take into consideration when he said these pics were taken at the Moscone Center in the US. Whoops. Amazingly some still believe it but I think this is likely due to drug or alcohol abuse.
Look Closer
Ok look, I've been with Apple products for over 17 years and I am 95% sure of my self that this is indeed real, and this is what will be the new so called $500 Mac. First off, for those of you who say this is fake because of some marks on the box or lettering, I must remind you that this is not a very clear image, its blurry, and there isnt a very light source in the room. I have a couple of reasons why I think this is real product. Well one, it fits the previous description of size in a past rumor, which stated it will be Xserve size. I think it fits that. Second, it doesnt matter if iHome is written big on the front. ITs not part of the computer, its headless, you won't be paying attnetion to it. Third, look at the box. You can clearly see its giving steps for using iTunes and iPhoto. Now may we recall the targeting campaign of this mac? To switch over Windows users, to a virus-free, easy, affordable computer. Show them the ease of iTunes and iPhoto, iLife, and iWork. As for Media Centre, I believe we are going to hear about why it is a Media Centre. Perhaps it is an unreported feature, that it will be based souley on iLife to make it 'easy'? Who knows, only 4 days left.
Ok look, I've been with Apple products for over 17 years and I am 95% sure of my self that this is indeed real, and this is what will be the new so called $500 Mac. First off, for those of you who say this is fake because of some marks on the box or lettering, I must remind you that this is not a very clear image, its blurry, and there isnt a very light source in the room. I have a couple of reasons why I think this is real product. Well one, it fits the previous description of size in a past rumor, which stated it will be Xserve size. I think it fits that. Second, it doesnt matter if iHome is written big on the front. ITs not part of the computer, its headless, you won't be paying attnetion to it. Third, look at the box. You can clearly see its giving steps for using iTunes and iPhoto. Now may we recall the targeting campaign of this mac? To switch over Windows users, to a virus-free, easy, affordable computer. Show them the ease of iTunes and iPhoto, iLife, and iWork. As for Media Centre, I believe we are going to hear about why it is a Media Centre. Perhaps it is an unreported feature, that it will be based souley on iLife to make it 'easy'? Who knows, only 4 days left.
OMG: Apple used to have the iHome trademark!
Okay, I still vote that this is fake, but this is surprising!
They gave up the "iHome" trademark in 2000 though, so, sorry everybody.
(Anyway, it doesn't sound like it was exactly going to be a computer. Or maybe it was. I don't know. The category description sounds odd.)
Okay, I still vote that this is fake, but this is surprising!
They gave up the "iHome" trademark in 2000 though, so, sorry everybody.
(Anyway, it doesn't sound like it was exactly going to be a computer. Or maybe it was. I don't know. The category description sounds odd.)
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