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MacWorld San Francisco 2004 Rumor Roundup

Another prediction

I can't say for certain whether or not the G5s will be updated at MWSF, but what I do know (well, I'm hoping for, anyway) is that the Rev. B PowerMac G5s will have 8x SuperDrives. This means that the other machines with SuperDrives built-in or as an option will get 4x (or maybe even 8x) drives when they get updated.
 
Smokescreen?

I hope that the whole mini-iPod rumor is a smokescreen and that there is something truly unique planned being the 20th anniversary and all. My guts tell me there is a surprise in the works that may or may not have been speculated as of yet. Don't get me wrong, I think the mini-iPods could be cool, I am just hoping for something much *more* cooler!
 
Originally posted by ~Shard~
Damn, you beat me to it - I was just about to make the same comment. Is it just me or are there a lot more newbies on here than usual? ;)
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The thing is, I can't figure what their game is. Surely they realize that posting something on the same day they registered will have no credibility whatsoever. And yet they all make these terse pronouncements with an air of authority. I think they're just attention-seekers or people trying to stir up a little of white noise. It's the graffiti of the rumor-mongering world.
 
Re: Re: Re: thanks arn

Originally posted by jouster
I think he means 'First Gen', not One gig.
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yeah, thank you for clarifying. 1G as in First Generation, 5 GB iPod. The next one I got was just a 10 GB, since my 5 still holds all my music, I just needed it, well, wanted it, for recording lectures.
 
Again the comments

Next announcement, the 2ghz will be the low end. Topped off by a 3GHZ. And good guesses everyone, 2.6GHZ in the middle. I am sad so many don't believe apple wants to make the big push. DOn't think they can do it?

OLED iPods

Look for color iPods a ways off, around april. Apple is looking at oLEDs right now, but they aren't satisfied with the screen resolution. Besides that, they look very promising and I personally hope they end up using them just for the sake of battery life which will be directly related to the thinkness of the pod.

Once again to the doubters....I look forward to the letters of apology come next week.
 
Re: Again the comments

Originally posted by NeatGekko

Once again to the doubters....I look forward to the letters of apology come next week.
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Are you the same guy who wrote the book "How to win friends and influence people"? :confused:
 
doubts and guesses

Hi Neatgekko,


I don't think you should be so surprised if people like me and others doubt your claims.
What you are proposing does seem a little on the bold side and a bit out of sync with signals we see from the likes of IBM, Apple and other rumorsites.

Also the way you make your statements seem a bit like the way a towncryer would do it, "Here ye here ye!"
Use modesty and give some explanation, you'll find more people might take you serious... No offence,and welcome to Macrumors.

then again, who am I, compared to a lot of other on tis orum, I am a newbie to this too, but not new to the Mac though,
Since 1989.....
 
Originally posted by ~Shard~
Damn, you beat me to it - I was just about to make the same comment. Is it just me or are there a lot more newbies on here than usual? ;)
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Of course there are. A major Apple event is coming up and Windows users need to do something to have some fun. It's not like they get that using their computers.
 
Re: Again the comments

Originally posted by NeatGekko
...and I personally hope they end up using them just for the sake of battery life which will be directly related to the thinkness of the pod.

Once again to the doubters....I look forward to the letters of apology come next week.
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"thinkness" of the iPods? Do these now have AI embedded in them too?

And you want us to write LETTERS? ok, so give us your home address so we can send all our letters to you personally.
 
touchy

easy folks, just wanted to let you know what was actually happening desipte all of the confusion. I apologize for my brash statements. Only used to get attention...BUT...believe or not, (up to you) this is what apple is releasing. So consider yourself lucky...you KNOW! :)
 
forgot to mention the Microsoft Office etc... announcements which seem likely.

also makes it seem less likely that Apple would also announce their own since I bet MS has stage-time during the keynoet

arn
 
Well, we have been pretty lucky this year in terms of announcements/new stuff, so if MWSF does turn out to be a dud, we always have MWB which I will be attending! Hopefully, it won't also be a dud like last years MWNY.
 
Re: Again the comments

Originally posted by NeatGekko
Next announcement, the 2ghz will be the low end. Topped off by a 3GHZ. And good guesses everyone, 2.6GHZ in the middle. I am sad so many don't believe apple wants to make the big push. DOn't think they can do it?

OLED iPods

Look for color iPods a ways off, around april. Apple is looking at oLEDs right now, but they aren't satisfied with the screen resolution. Besides that, they look very promising and I personally hope they end up using them just for the sake of battery life which will be directly related to the thinkness of the pod.

Once again to the doubters....I look forward to the letters of apology come next week.
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Im just curious, where are you getting this information? Im not saying you are lying im just curious...

Sorry for the triple post
 
Re: touchy

Originally posted by NeatGekko
easy folks, just wanted to let you know what was actually happening desipte all of the confusion. I apologize for my brash statements. Only used to get attention...BUT...believe or not, (up to you) this is what apple is releasing. So consider yourself lucky...you KNOW! :)
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NeatGekko, I think I can pretty much speak for the majority of users here by saying "Take my word for it" is not exactly reassuring nor confidence inspiring. Perhaps you do know something we don't and if so please elaborate to quench our curiosity. Arn and the rest of the good folks who contribute to this site work very hard to provide as acurrate as possible information and always cite their sources. Please honor their efforts by doing the same and your comments will hold more weight.
 
Re: touchy

Originally posted by NeatGekko
easy folks, just wanted to let you know what was actually happening desipte all of the confusion. I apologize for my brash statements. Only used to get attention...BUT...believe or not, (up to you) this is what apple is releasing. So consider yourself lucky...you KNOW! :)
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha har har har (snort) ha ha ha ha ha "What was actually happening!" har har har (pauses for breath) ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

I choose "not".

I'll consider myself lucky if I don't have to read any more of your hallucinogenic predictions. And I predict that after the 6th, you'll either disappear or re-register on MR under a different name, but spewing the same self-aggrandizing nonsense.
 
On the MWSF: More Mini iPod Confirmation and Detial? thread NeatGekko said this:

Originally posted by NeatGekko
If I am wrong I will eat my right hand. Lets put it that way. One of those, "not sure I was supposed to know" situations...but I think since everyone knows mini ipods are coming...might as well let the few who read this know how they come.
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See, NeatGekko does have proof! Anyway, take it for what it's worth.

--Waluigi
 
My thanks to Waluigi

You don't have to believe me, I simply posted to provide some clarity. In the next day or two, some 'credible' informant will come forth with the exact same information that I have. Guess everyone will just have to wait and see.
 
Re: Re: More Bluetooth Accessories

I want bluetooth thumbdrives.
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That's the most reasonable speculation I've heard in years. If you live in the north east you know that EZ Pass is incredible for driving thru tollbooths. No buttons, no wires, everything automatic. I understand in Scandinavia they use cellphones to pay for the coke machine etc. Not sure how it works, but if you just walk up to a coke machine and it automatically lets you get a coke and debits your account, pretty cool.

The new Toyota hybrid car has a "key" that sits in your pocket and when you come within range of the car unlocks it and lets you start it. No key in the lock, no locks in fact.

So yes, a bluetooth portable hard drive would be the bomb for working in multiple sites with multiple computers.
 
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Originally posted by matznentosh
That's the most reasonable speculation I've heard in years.... So yes, a bluetooth portable hard drive would be the bomb for working in multiple sites with multiple computers.
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True.

Over here, at Korea's Wal-Mart equivalent, you can pay for your groceries (and several other types of purchases) with your cell phone. I think they call the service Moneta or something. You just put your phone up against this little scanner for a second. The same store had me sign on a little LCD screen to make a credit card purchase. I'm not so sure if that's a good idea.

Squire
 
Re: Re: Re: More Bluetooth Accessories

Originally posted by matznentosh
So yes, a bluetooth portable hard drive would be the bomb for working in multiple sites with multiple computers.
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itll be ridiculously slow. youll need at least 802.11g
 
Originally posted by Awimoway
The thing is, I can't figure what their game is. Surely they realize that posting something on the same day they registered will have no credibility whatsoever. And yet they all make these terse pronouncements with an air of authority. I think they're just attention-seekers or people trying to stir up a little of white noise. It's the graffiti of the rumor-mongering world.
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First post or 30,000th post. When it comes to Apple and releases everyone's equal because just because Apple released something in one manner one year doesn't mean they will do the same the next. The problem is everyone acts like they have been thumbing through Jobs's personal diary and know exactly what is going to happen. For those that do put themselves in that position get ready for a severe tongue...er...keyboard lashing come next week.
Hell back in October I, among others, were bitching out people who was SURE G5 PowerBooks were going to be released but even then most posts left me at being 99% sure. No one, other then Jobs, should EVER say they are 100% sure what is going to happen.
 
Originally posted by Awimoway
I love how, right before an event, a bunch of people come out of the woodwork with bold, detailed predictions. And yet all of them come from people who just registered. :rolleyes:
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I almost commented on this yesterday.. but you were much nicer about it than I was going to be. :)

Originally posted by SiliconAddict
First post or 30,000th post. When it comes to Apple and releases everyone's equal...
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Yes... but some animals are more equal than others.
 
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