Ok, so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that at MWSF 08, Apple will upgrade the entire range of mac computers; the mini, the mac book pro, the macbook, the imac, the mac pro - the whole lot of them! 
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Ok, so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that at MWSF 08, Apple will upgrade the entire range of mac computers; the mini, the mac book pro, the macbook, the imac, the mac pro - the whole lot of them!
I would say it is gonna be a pro MWSF. I can see the MackBook Pro update/redesign with the inclusion of a 12-13" model to replace the old 12" Powerbook and I can see an update/redesign to the Mac Pro. The iMac, Mini, and Macbook were just updated so I can't see them being updated at all. I would think that Apple might redesign both the Macbook Pro and the Mac Pro because they are both on a similar but 4.5+ year design. With updates that are availible for both models, I do not see why Apple wouldn't redesign them.
Ok, so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that at MWSF 08, Apple will upgrade the entire range of mac computers; the mini, the mac book pro, the macbook, the imac, the mac pro - the whole lot of them!
that would be fine with me
Aperture 2.0... Hello???
Haven't seen any predictions for an Aperture update, but they better get this out the door soon or Lightroom is going to eat their lunch.
Haven't seen any predictions for an Aperture update, but they better get this out the door soon or Lightroom is going to eat their lunch.
Aperture 2.0
My pick is Aperture 2.0 but buttermaker beat me to it
I agree, Aperture needs an update quick ... I have been using Aperture since day 1, I've been a huge supporter or it, I'm an author on O'Reilly Media's "Inside Aperture" blog .... but a few months ago I switched to Lightroom, I could no longer ignore the superior product.
My pick is Aperture 2.0 but buttermaker beat me to it
I agree, Aperture needs an update quick ... I have been using Aperture since day 1, I've been a huge supporter or it, I'm an author on O'Reilly Media's "Inside Aperture" blog .... but a few months ago I switched to Lightroom, I could no longer ignore the superior product.
My pick is Aperture 2.0 but buttermaker beat me to it
I agree, Aperture needs an update quick ... I have been using Aperture since day 1, I've been a huge supporter or it, I'm an author on O'Reilly Media's "Inside Aperture" blog .... but a few months ago I switched to Lightroom, I could no longer ignore the superior product.
Then you don't know much about Aperture.... the superior product is Aperture. More useful features, customizable workflows and more robust organization features. The only thing I saw in LR when I used it that beat the pant off of Aperture was the curves, and I can get that by toning in Photoshop.
Lightroom is great if you own a PC, but if you own a Mac and live by multimedia content creation using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, After Effects, etc. Aperture is the undisputed king.
p.s. I would love to see Aperture 2.0 so I can get the Flash features of iPhoto.
My amateur predictions include:
Updated Mac Pro with and 8-core standard (2.5, 2.83, 3.0, 3.16)
Based on price info from Wikipedia, the quad-core Harpertowns are in the same price range of the dual-core Woodcrests. The processor speeds would be those if they used processors from the new line that hit the same price points as the old ones.
Redesigned MacBook Pro with Penryn (2.4 & 2.5 with 2.6 BTO)
- Black Apple logo
- Keyboard redesign to new style
The processor speeds would be those if they used processors from the new line that hit the same price points as the old ones.
Leopard 10.5.2 with more UI (Stacks!) options
One more thing-ish: 2nd gen AppleTV & iTunes 8 with movie rentals
(An intro similar to the iPod touch & iTunes Wi-FI Music Store)
The consumer products usually get refreshed afterwards, so stuff like:
- iMac Penryn bump (2.1, 2.5, 2.8)
- MacBook aluminum redesign with Penryn (2.1, 2.4)
-- Combo drive abolished
-- $999 MacBook without optical drive instead (NOT an ultraportable, just what it states: no more, no less)
-- One SuperDrive model
- Mac mini
-- Low end bumped with 2.0GHz
-- High end bumped with 2.1GHz Penryn
will arrive in a few months.
Updated Mac Pro with and 8-core standard (2.5, 2.83, 3.0, 3.16)
Based on price info from Wikipedia, the quad-core Harpertowns are in the same price range of the dual-core Woodcrests. The processor speeds would be those if they used processors from the new line that hit the same price points as the old ones.
Redesigned MacBook Pro with Penryn (2.4 & 2.5 with 2.6 BTO)
- Black Apple logo
- Keyboard redesign to new style
The processor speeds would be those if they used processors from the new line that hit the same price points as the old ones.
Leopard 10.5.2 with more UI (Stacks!) options
One more thing-ish: 2nd gen AppleTV & iTunes 8 with movie rentals
(An intro similar to the iPod touch & iTunes Wi-FI Music Store)
The consumer products usually get refreshed afterwards, so stuff like:
- iMac Penryn bump (2.1, 2.5, 2.8)
- MacBook aluminum redesign with Penryn (2.1, 2.4)
-- Combo drive abolished
-- $999 MacBook without optical drive instead (NOT an ultraportable, just what it states: no more, no less)
-- One SuperDrive model
- Mac mini
-- Low end bumped with 2.0GHz
-- High end bumped with 2.1GHz Penryn
will arrive in a few months.
That's a good start, better than some I have seen.
The 2.6 GHz chip better not be BTO on the MBP, and hoping for more features on that 17" other than a bigger screen. Maybe even better battery life.
The Mac Pro updates seem reasonable, hopefully the price can start at $1800 for all the headless Mac whiners out there.
I wouldn't mind a redesign of the MBP keyboard as long as they redesign the whole book.
The Macbook Pro would be 2.5ghz and 2.6ghz. They are at the same price points as the 2.2 and 2.4 when they were first released.
LED-backlight standard for all laptops would be nice.
The Mac Pro could get cheaper with a downgrade option for a pair of dual-cores. (reverse of what's in place now)
Well, even better.
Apple might somehow incorporate the black plastic used on the iMac's backside into future designs, too. (Mac mini's top face, for example)
Oh, and hopefully 802.11n on the Mini.
How about an iPhone that isn't locked to AT&T here in the states. God forbid Apple wanting to make acquiring their phone a pleasure. As soon as Verizon laughed at Apple's ridiculous offer they should have headed over to Sprint.
I predict ................
Alot moaning n whining and thousands +1 threads on the same product..
Alot moaning n whining and thousands +1 threads on the same product..
lol good point, but as a Canadian, it's hard to defend us not getting the iPhone haha. Locked iPhone = better than no iPhone at all.
Sprint? Oh God no. Sprint has the worst coverage around NYC that I have ever seen. My iPhone always has five bars with AT&T and there are patches where I can even get calls underground on the subway.
haha! so we can assume that the new Macs will be floating orbs that are controlled by mind-waves (that will be patented and locked into Apples' 'think different' network
Macworld
Here's what I think is going to happen:
1) Review of previous year
2) Brief discussion on iPhone
i) preview of the upcoming SDK
ii) mention of 3G "coming this year"
3) Discussion of ITunes/iPod
i) mention of iPod market share and sales
ii) minor upgrades - new colors and memory bumps
iii) discussion about video/movie rental announcement
iv) iTunes 8 demonstration/announcement of availability
4) Apple TV announcement
i) new version with LCD screen, direct buy/rental from device
ii) better video/audio support
iii) software upgrade for older Apple TV devices
5) Switch discussion to Mac/Leopard
i) data on sales/adoption
ii) new features/bug fixes/10.5.2 availability
iii) Software development - Microsoft Office demonstration
6) Mac hardware upgrades
i) announcement that entire product line will be upgraded in 2008
ii) MacPro hardware upgrades - fastest Macs ever
iii) Macbook redesign - goodbye white & black, hello aluminum/black, slimmer design, new OLED screen
iv) Mac Mini - black/aluminum design, Santa Rosa chipset, new ports (HDMI)
7) Apple Cinema display updates
i) new black/aluminum design
ii) HDMI inputs
8) "One more thing..."
i) Ultraportable Macbook Pro
Here's what I think is going to happen:
1) Review of previous year
2) Brief discussion on iPhone
i) preview of the upcoming SDK
ii) mention of 3G "coming this year"
3) Discussion of ITunes/iPod
i) mention of iPod market share and sales
ii) minor upgrades - new colors and memory bumps
iii) discussion about video/movie rental announcement
iv) iTunes 8 demonstration/announcement of availability
4) Apple TV announcement
i) new version with LCD screen, direct buy/rental from device
ii) better video/audio support
iii) software upgrade for older Apple TV devices
5) Switch discussion to Mac/Leopard
i) data on sales/adoption
ii) new features/bug fixes/10.5.2 availability
iii) Software development - Microsoft Office demonstration
6) Mac hardware upgrades
i) announcement that entire product line will be upgraded in 2008
ii) MacPro hardware upgrades - fastest Macs ever
iii) Macbook redesign - goodbye white & black, hello aluminum/black, slimmer design, new OLED screen
iv) Mac Mini - black/aluminum design, Santa Rosa chipset, new ports (HDMI)
7) Apple Cinema display updates
i) new black/aluminum design
ii) HDMI inputs
8) "One more thing..."
i) Ultraportable Macbook Pro
Wow, that's very, um...detailed - sure you don't have some sort of insider knowlege?
(Would be pretty awesome if it works out that way though!)
-Bryan
(Would be pretty awesome if it works out that way though!)
-Bryan
TV probably won't have an LCD screen. I don't think any recent Apple product has ever had a secondary display. They tend to go for indicator lights which seem to be enough.Macbook having an OLED screen would be crazy. LED-backlit, maybe, but OLEDs are too new to use, even for Apple.
Everyone's crying for an ultraportable MBP, but it could be an ultraportable for everyone, or a 15" MacBook.
I hope you might be on to something....
I just hope they bring out the new 'Pros. The HDMI on the Mini is interesting because then it seems more of a Home Theatre Unit. I find it VERY interesting that you brought up MSoffice2008....
You forgot the MacBook Pro, which, by my reckoning, hasn't been updated as recently as the MacBook.
I still think they could merge the mini and Apple TV to make a much more powerful hybrid without a huge jump in cost