Last Minute WWDC Notes...

[thedogcow]

suckage

So basically if you're buying the new 23inch, you get the new design but without the 500 brilliant savings rebate?

That sucks

 

[a17inchFuture]

wouldnt it be sweet if apple surprised everyone tomorrow with that optical pad/scroll mouse thing . . . they really need to hop on that bandwagon already

one button mouse is way too simplistic

 

[MacFan26]

That would be too bad if the display prices would go up from what the rumor was. They should go down! 😀 Oh well, I'll be up at 10 tomorrow to catch all the happenings 😀

 

[nsb3000]

A huge difference. As a student, the pricing is a very big deal between getting a few extra apps or not.
–Chase

Right..I am student too. And the point is $1,000 is already *SO* much to spend on a display that I would just buy a non-apple brand CRT instead. Much better value...

 

[Trowaman]

Last year:
Safari 1.0
Panther (featuring exposé, iChat AV, a new finder, File Vault)
iSight
PowerMac G5

This Year:
Tiger (featuring a new Safari, Pipeline, Dashboard, and smart playlists everywhere)
New Displays at odd prices

WEAK!!!!
This needs the new iMacs or some small gadgets as well we're not even thinking of.

 

[jade]

Man, that will suck if the prices are the same. I would buy a 20" for $999, but not for $300 more. I just can't justify it. I just laid down $3000 for a G5, and I can't afford a lot more. If there are discounts with new systems and a display I'm going to be ticked off though, because my G5 is only 1 week old. In any case, we'll see what tomorrow brings. I still want a new display.

Samsung's 21" display is priced at $1199 and regularly discounted to $1099 or lower. The 20" is a little to expensive.

 

[biscool]

Last year:
Safari 1.0
Panther (featuring exposé, iChat AV, a new finder, File Vault)
iSight
PowerMac G5

This Year:
Tiger (featuring a new Safari, Pipeline, Dashboard, and smart playlists everywhere)
New Displays at odd prices

WEAK!!!!
This needs the new iMacs or some small gadgets as well we're not even thinking of.

Correction (as of rumors)

This Year:
Tiger
New Displays
Safari 2.0
Xcode 2.0

Not too shabby...it is a DEVELOPERS conference after all....

 

[cr2sh]

Ugh.. I've been waiting for display updates, this mockup is exactly what I've been wanting.. but damn, there is certainly a premium on fruit. 🙁

 

[Phillip]

if the 20" was $999 then theres not point of a 30" @ $2999. i could buy 3 20" with the price of 1 30"

 

[~Shard~]

why the hell did it take 18 months for a 20 inch display at $1299 to become.......a 20 inch display at $1299 with some extra ports???

WHY?

I don't know, it's not like Apple was busy with other projects like Tiger, iPod updates, iPod minis, G5 PowerMac updates, iBook updates, eMac updates, iMac updates, PowerBooks updates, Airport Express, G5 xServes, and iTMS Europe to name just a few... 🙄

 

[sorryiwasdreami]

I feel a certain sadness coming over me.

🙁 I'm trying to prepare myself for the non-existent imac G5 announcement later today.

It's tough to make yourself realize it ain't gonna happen when you've been waiting since the imac G5 speculation began spreading.

Cheers to all who will buy a new display; I know they will be hot! ...and Tiger is sure to be equally on fire.

Peace!
🙂

 

[narco]

This is one of the few reasons why I hate rumors: when the actual product comes out at a higher price, everyone is pissed. Same thing with the iPod mini. Everyone is going to dwell on the fact that the new 20" is more expensive, rather than focusing on the fact that there are NEW displays! Grrrr.

// narco

 

[sworthy]

I absolutely cannot believe that apple will get rid of their 17" display, leaving $1300 as the lowest option. It makes absolutely no sense and they will sell far fewer displays. I feel that the 12" at $999 is a steal, but at $1300, is merely market value (w/ the apple tax). I'm still in the camp that wants a $500 widescreen 17", just like the imac and the powerbook, hell, use the exact same screen if you want just give me a sub thousand dollar option for crying out loud.

 

[iriejedi]

No Way!

Steve would be insane to not have a sub $1000 display - unless they feature biogenic phase plasma warp technology and they will massage feet while transporting you food and drink when surfing the net (with Safari) - I say that there will be a cheaper then $1000 revised display!

Otherwise for that price Best Buy has some INCREDIBLE 19 inch models for half the price - two of those bad boys for the price of a 20 inch Apple model.. who cares if they do not have an apple logo!!

Well we'll seee in the AM....

night!

IJ

If that new pricing is right, it will suck. It'd be really nice if those $999-$3000 prices are right.

 

[LaMerVipere]

I absolutely cannot believe that apple will get rid of their 17" display, leaving $1300 as the lowest option. It makes absolutely no sense and they will sell far fewer displays. I feel that the 12" at $999 is a steal, but at $1300, is merely market value (w/ the apple tax). I'm still in the camp that wants a $500 widescreen 17", just like the imac and the powerbook, hell, use the exact same screen if you want just give me a sub thousand dollar option for crying out loud.

You said it.

 

[iriejedi]

Yeah but...

Yes you could... good math - however it means three cords instead of one!

J/K - I'm totally not feeling the love from Stevie J - yet I still bet he will still pull a rabbit out at WWDC - the LCS and G5s was bait....

if the 20" was $999 then theres not point of a 30" @ $2999. i could buy 3 20" with the price of 1 30"

 

[iDave]

If you are going to spend more than $1,000 on a display, what difference does a few extra hundred make?

Um, 30%. Quite a bit.

 

[narco]

if the 20" was $999 then theres not point of a 30" @ $2999. i could buy 3 20" with the price of 1 30"

What are you talking about? People can buy 3 17" displays for $2000, but people still buy the 23" display. Your argument doesn't hold up.

// narco

 

[musicpyrite]

I can't sleep 🙁

I can't sleep. 😀 😎


That would be retarded if Apple didn't either keep the same prices and increase screen size, or keep the screen size the same, and lower the price. Either way, I'm not buyin one!

 

[iriejedi]

New display cheaper

Actually if you consider the time value of money... the new display is cheaper. But if you figure in 18 months I'm sure CA has seen at least one sales tax increase - it may offset the devaluation of currency.... 😱

oh well - I'm sure some HIGH PAID - or just HIGH marketing guy (or gal) at Apple knows the whole story - we just have to wait and speculate... 😕

IJ

Pricing is a big no-no.....why the hell did it take 18 months for a 20 inch display at $1299 to become.......a 20 inch display at $1299 with some extra ports???

WHY?

 

[letterbox]

At $999 I would return my 17" for a 20" and pony up the extra $$$. For 1049 like it currently is...I might think about it, but there is a real difference there, and if prices go up on 20" and the 17" gets "dropped", then I atleast hope the price drop on the 17" will be significant (100ish?). I don't care that I just bought a 17", just that for displays that are already a bit on the overpriced end and if they become a generation behind, significant price drops would seem reasonable.

Something people aren't thinking about, or that I haven't seen speculated about is price drops all around on the current displays. I know I just talked about that, it's late and I can't construct cohesive thoughts. But, it would be nice to see prices drop for old hardware and not stay static while newer hardware is introduced at a higher price point.

I also wish I wasn't a newbie, I've been reading for almost a year, but just started posting.

On topic...

Go to sleep. I know I'm not...yet.

 

[nagromme]

Is it true that LCD component prices have not dropped as they predicted to over the past year?

Have other brands of large LCD gotten cheaper over the past year?

 

[dongmin]

Actually if you consider the time value of money... the new display is cheaper. But if you figure in 18 months I'm sure CA has seen at least one sales tax increase - it may offset the devaluation of currency.... 😱

oh well - I'm sure some HIGH PAID - or just HIGH marketing guy (or gal) at Apple knows the whole story - we just have to wait and speculate... 😕

IJ

ah ha but you forgot the $500 you get off now on the 23" through the Brilliant Savings promo.

 

[Rocketfella]

Hmmm, the new rumored display pricing makes for a more difficult purchasing decision.

Someone posted a rumor that the new displays would be less reliable than the old. Can anyone substantiate that rumor or give more info?

If true, why would this be?

 

[newamiga]

Stevenotes

I don't know about you but the Europe ITMS announcement was not the typical Stevenote in terms of energy. I think he will really hit it tomorrow. They have been so quiet about this one and then the Tiger posters at the hall. I just can't imagine a dead show. Steve will come through. Just wish I could be there this year instead of on a plane. May have to break the rules and see if my T-Mobile Sidekick can get reception at 35000 ft.