That's what they've said about every machine invented. It's possible. They won't be able to use the same guts, but it could be done.
If not, I don't really care. Mine will be stuffed in my car's glovebox.
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That's what they've said about every machine invented. It's possible. They won't be able to use the same guts, but it could be done.
If not, I don't really care. Mine will be stuffed in my car's glovebox.
Where is a new technology? Cd2 1.66, 80gb 7200 harddisk, 1GB RAM, 128 MB Intell 950 videocard along time ago became a standard for low-end 500-600$ PCs. Current Mac mini doesn't look like Ferrari, it's rather shassie of Fiat Punto in the body of Alpha Romeo
Added a poll to the thread. Sorry in advance for not making the poll multiple choice. I meant to, but I forgot, and vBulletin doesn't let you go back and make it multiple-choice after the fact. So, just choose the "most correct" answer
Wouldn't it be better to ask which we all want the most? The question as written... well, I'm not seeing who would be interested in the answer. Well, not unless "sjobs" votes, and then only if he's the only one...
MacMini: Great Size
I Love the Mini's size.
Hope that it could transform/include a 'Pro' version:
Graphics card
7200 HD
F/W 800
Express port
C2D
Thats all I need. Do not need to lug a Mac Pro around the world and MacBookPro takes too much space on a desk if I use my lovely big 24" monitor.
Also worry that MBP too fragile for the hands of my two year old.
'Sigh'
I Love the Mini's size.
Hope that it could transform/include a 'Pro' version:
Graphics card
7200 HD
F/W 800
Express port
C2D
Thats all I need. Do not need to lug a Mac Pro around the world and MacBookPro takes too much space on a desk if I use my lovely big 24" monitor.
Also worry that MBP too fragile for the hands of my two year old.
'Sigh'
I think that the macmini is the most likely candidate to an update not only on specs but on looks, lets face it the imac was introduced at 2004 and 3 years later, 3 diferent processors after, it stil looks the same, macmini same thing 2005 - 2007 nothing changed in the apearance, and the macbook pro looks just like a powerbook. I know great designs live forever, and yes pc's look as but ugly as they did 3-4 years ago, but its time for some eye candy something to go wow! on the mac side.
I'd love to see an updated mac mini, but with Santa Rosa a little ways out still, I'd have to say I would wait for that. I want to use it as a nice "media mac" and maybe some light weight home server uses.
Maybe we'll see a headless iMac (The Super mac mini, or the mac mini on steroids ) the form factor could even be a little bigger, I wouldn't mind
Maybe we'll see a headless iMac (The Super mac mini, or the mac mini on steroids ) the form factor could even be a little bigger, I wouldn't mind
In regards to iPod updates, a few comments:
1) You can forget about hardware updates to the nano outside of a few new colors for the metallic case. I'd love an orange-color case nano, though!
2) There may be a small chance we finally get the 6G iPod with the widescreen display with touchscreen controls using 80 and 120 GB hard drives, though I kind of doubt it.
1) You can forget about hardware updates to the nano outside of a few new colors for the metallic case. I'd love an orange-color case nano, though!
2) There may be a small chance we finally get the 6G iPod with the widescreen display with touchscreen controls using 80 and 120 GB hard drives, though I kind of doubt it.
Good info for Mac hardware models at: http://www.apple-history.com/?page=gallery&model=ibook&performa=off&sort=date&order=ASC
The pics - Yahoo! for "flower power dalmation imac", it's the first link.
I agree with most that the Mini does need an update. I don't honestly see an update on the iMacs until Santa Rosa comes out, but if it does come out sooner then it's all good!
I just bought my MBP 2 months ago and have no plans at all of getting any more systems for now.
But yea, the Core Duo does seem out of place.
I just bought my MBP 2 months ago and have no plans at all of getting any more systems for now.
But yea, the Core Duo does seem out of place.
It does seem rather odd that out of date Apple PR pages still show up on Google. They're not currently active but Apple hasn't really made an attempt to get rid of these pages. It's a good source for pictures of older hardware.
I think that the macmini is the most likely candidate to an update not only on specs but on looks, lets face it the imac was introduced at 2004 and 3 years later, 3 diferent processors after, it stil looks the same, macmini same thing 2005 - 2007 nothing changed in the apearance, and the macbook pro looks just like a powerbook. I know great designs live forever, and yes pc's look as but ugly as they did 3-4 years ago, but its time for some eye candy something to go wow! on the mac side.
I "wow" people every time they see my MBP.
Even when I had visit at home and they'd see my iMac..."where's the computer?"
It works, and it's great. I honestly don't see what else they could do, but Apple is a great and innovative company.
I'd like to see backlit keyboards on all the portables.
And a phone-less iPhone.
And yes, a hardware update to the minis.
And where's Leopard and the secret features?
And iLife & iWork?
I'd wager 95% of HDTVs currently on the market are 720P. There are a few available with the super high 1080P resolution but only gear heads are buying them. There's no 1080P content to use on your wished-for 1080P AppleTV. There's not even any 720P content yet. Your hopes are getting a little ahead of reality. Sorry to bounce off-topic.
The Hi-Fi needs Wi-Fi badly. Coupled with some satellites it would suit the
TV nicely. And also for streaming music from computer/iPod Hi-Fi to Hi-Fis in other rooms. Which may require a new remote
or Wi-Fi iPod.
720p is "fake HD"
Perhaps you should stop by your local television store, or visit the "Blu-ray/HD-DVD" aisle at the closest Best Buy. There's quite a bit of 1080p available, and it's very rapidly growing.
More to the point though, everyone is seeing that 1080p is the future, with images like:
Why buy an Apple TV that isn't even a TV, and only supports last year's standard. It's a "future-proofing" issue - how can Apple charge "Bang & Olufsen" prices, and deliver Walmart goods?
Apple fans love to brag that "Macs last longer" - so why is Apple introducing a new product line that's marginally obsolete even before it ships? (By the way, is the HDMI port on the Apple TV the current HDMI 1.3 spec, or is it last year's version?)
See more mass market 1080p "brain-washing" at: 1080p Means Full HD
Perhaps you should stop by your local television store, or visit the "Blu-ray/HD-DVD" aisle at the closest Best Buy. There's quite a bit of 1080p available, and it's very rapidly growing.
More to the point though, everyone is seeing that 1080p is the future, with images like:
Why buy an Apple TV that isn't even a TV, and only supports last year's standard. It's a "future-proofing" issue - how can Apple charge "Bang & Olufsen" prices, and deliver Walmart goods?
Apple fans love to brag that "Macs last longer" - so why is Apple introducing a new product line that's marginally obsolete even before it ships? (By the way, is the HDMI port on the Apple TV the current HDMI 1.3 spec, or is it last year's version?)
See more mass market 1080p "brain-washing" at: 1080p Means Full HD
I'd like to see updated Mac minis with a Core 2 Duo processor, HDMI out and draft 802.11n capable Airport Extreme card.
Maybe not on iTunes, but there's plenty of 720p content. A Mini can easily receive HDTV over the air which is 720p. There are also HD-DVD and bluray videos already available on bittorrent. They're especially practical when encoded using h.264. Apple has h.264 1080p trailers on their website.
I can counter the "95% of HDTVs are 720p" with "most TVs out there still aren't HDTV at all". Folks that are willing to dish out $299 for a glorified iTunes to TV connector will want the latest and greatest. I know many people who've spent the extra $ to get a 1080p HDTV so that it doesn't become obsolete as fast. Favored TV has been a Sony. In my informal survey, 25-30% of people I know with HDTVs have recently bought 1080p. Xbox and PS3 already support 1080p and you can download the view movies using XBox. Apple TV isn't even out yet and its already been trumped.
I stand corrected on my HDTV comment. A quick look at the top sellers at circuitcity.com in the 37-45" class shows six out of the top 14 are 1080P. There were fewer available when I purchased my 720P set six months ago. Frankly I didn't even consider 1080P. 720P seems really sharp to me.
I plan to buy a mini soon instead of AppleTV so I hope an upgrade comes soon. It would be nice to get both Leopard and Core 2 Duo when I buy but I don't know if I'll wait that long. I cancelled my AppleTV order, not because of its 720P limitation but more because it's a Rev A product that lacks a lot of things.
I plan to buy a mini soon instead of AppleTV so I hope an upgrade comes soon. It would be nice to get both Leopard and Core 2 Duo when I buy but I don't know if I'll wait that long. I cancelled my AppleTV order, not because of its 720P limitation but more because it's a Rev A product that lacks a lot of things.
1. I agree.
2. What say they increase the price point slightly to compensate?
You know, increase the "low end" a bit.
Rocketman
Forget 1080p, wait for 2160p
http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/10/forget_1080p_lo.html
(Is it necessary to use a smiley for the sarcasm-challenged?)
http://www.hdtvuk.tv/2006/10/forget_1080p_lo.html
(Is it necessary to use a smiley for the sarcasm-challenged?)