It doesn't need to be Bluetooth in order for it to sync with a mac. All you'd need is a usb cable.
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What's really funny about this is, it's virtually identical to a post I made yesterday (clockspeed diffs on #6 & #7, & my wild hair re: Appleworks could arguably fit under #10.
I, however, was MUCH more explicit; THIS is just vague enough to not count.
I'm counting today's releases of iSync & iCal as hits, BTW (for me, not for MacBidet)
Interesting
No mention of the first releases of 802.11g hardware on these board yet. It wouldn't surprise me to see Steve announce Airport2 (Airport '03:the Concorde?
) using 802.11g as being available in, say, February.
No mention of the first releases of 802.11g hardware on these board yet. It wouldn't surprise me to see Steve announce Airport2 (Airport '03:the Concorde?
) using 802.11g as being available in, say, February.Hee hee hee, MacBoudille may not always be accurate, but they do know how to word things to get your attention.
it won't be an iPhone
Whatever the new device is, it won't be just another cellphone (even with an Apple logo on it). Companies out there have been making phones for decades, Apple isn't going to jump in to add to the selection just with added Mac integration. Think about it: if there is a minority of Mac users compared to PC/whatever and a minority of Mac users would buy the phone (for said Mac integration) then they're looking at (at best) a tiny worldwide market.
The reason more phones aren't supported by iSync is that iSync uses the SyncML protocol to talk (over bluetooth, or USB or whatever). So far, not enough phone manufacturers are building phones that talk SyncML. The Sony/Ericssons in the iSync list (and the unmentioned Nokia 7650 camera phone) are the only phones that support BOTH bluetooth and SyncML.
This is a major bummer, however I suspect one of the main reasons that Nokia isn't supporting SyncML in more of it's phones is that they also have their own proprietary Sync software (PC only) that I suppose would be threatened.
SyncML is an open standard, so I think it's only a matter of time. Until then, however, I personally think the Sony-Ericsson T68i is just about as close to an Apple phone as we're ever going to see.
"If you build it, they will come."
Whatever the new device is, it won't be just another cellphone (even with an Apple logo on it). Companies out there have been making phones for decades, Apple isn't going to jump in to add to the selection just with added Mac integration. Think about it: if there is a minority of Mac users compared to PC/whatever and a minority of Mac users would buy the phone (for said Mac integration) then they're looking at (at best) a tiny worldwide market.
The reason more phones aren't supported by iSync is that iSync uses the SyncML protocol to talk (over bluetooth, or USB or whatever). So far, not enough phone manufacturers are building phones that talk SyncML. The Sony/Ericssons in the iSync list (and the unmentioned Nokia 7650 camera phone) are the only phones that support BOTH bluetooth and SyncML.
This is a major bummer, however I suspect one of the main reasons that Nokia isn't supporting SyncML in more of it's phones is that they also have their own proprietary Sync software (PC only) that I suppose would be threatened.
SyncML is an open standard, so I think it's only a matter of time. Until then, however, I personally think the Sony-Ericsson T68i is just about as close to an Apple phone as we're ever going to see.
"If you build it, they will come."
Re: it won't be an iPhone
Most people aren't going to see a Sony-Ericsson T68i, because of cell carriers in their area deciding to offer other models instead. This is the worst aspect of trying to push technology in the cell market... the carriers only want to support a limited number of models.
Right now, the only opportunities I see to get a T68i are if I buy one with a T-Mobile contract, and in this market, T-Mobile doesn't support that model.
I want to keep my existing cell phone number over all.. all other bells and whistles are secondary.
Most people aren't going to see a Sony-Ericsson T68i, because of cell carriers in their area deciding to offer other models instead. This is the worst aspect of trying to push technology in the cell market... the carriers only want to support a limited number of models.
Right now, the only opportunities I see to get a T68i are if I buy one with a T-Mobile contract, and in this market, T-Mobile doesn't support that model.
I want to keep my existing cell phone number over all.. all other bells and whistles are secondary.
11 announcement (Take 2)
Earlier I said.....
01) iSync Update
02) iCal Update
03) iChat Update
04) iTunes Update
05) iPhoto Update
06) iMac Update (high end at 1GHz)
07) eMac Update (high end at 867GHz)
08) Apple Monitor Updates -- 17, 19, 22, 23
09) iPod Update (??)
10) New Digital Lifestlye Device or other new Technology (??)
11) Bluetooth Standard and new apparati (??)
Now, I say......
All same except....
01) iMovie/iDVD Update
02) .Mac enhancements (??)
Earlier I said.....
01) iSync Update
02) iCal Update
03) iChat Update
04) iTunes Update
05) iPhoto Update
06) iMac Update (high end at 1GHz)
07) eMac Update (high end at 867GHz)
08) Apple Monitor Updates -- 17, 19, 22, 23
09) iPod Update (??)
10) New Digital Lifestlye Device or other new Technology (??)
11) Bluetooth Standard and new apparati (??)
Now, I say......
All same except....
01) iMovie/iDVD Update
02) .Mac enhancements (??)
Re: 11 announcement (Take 2)
because iSync and iCal updates are done deals, for the time being.. although not a lot seems changed to me.
These are all potentially fairly minor and realistic expectations, the big if being the lifestyle device (an iTablet, iWalk, iPodPhone, or hooking to your TiVo whatever wirelessly). I think we are all fairly sober about not seeing any big jumps in silicon performance too soon. I would like to see Motherboard enhancements across the board.. including firewire 2 and USB 2.
I think any dotmac enhancement, other than just getting the damn thing working again for sharing photos on a web page for example, might possibly be linked to any teleconferencing video stuff that might be added to a souped up iChat.
because iSync and iCal updates are done deals, for the time being.. although not a lot seems changed to me.
These are all potentially fairly minor and realistic expectations, the big if being the lifestyle device (an iTablet, iWalk, iPodPhone, or hooking to your TiVo whatever wirelessly). I think we are all fairly sober about not seeing any big jumps in silicon performance too soon. I would like to see Motherboard enhancements across the board.. including firewire 2 and USB 2.
I think any dotmac enhancement, other than just getting the damn thing working again for sharing photos on a web page for example, might possibly be linked to any teleconferencing video stuff that might be added to a souped up iChat.
17" Superbook at 2003 MWSF
A brand new notebook - the SUPERBOOK - with a 17" screen (the same screen used in the widescreen iMac). Just about 1" thick. It's going to be as revolutionary in design and execution as the Ti Powerbook was when it was originally released. This'll be the biggest surprise at the 2003 MWSF [ I hope ]
A brand new notebook - the SUPERBOOK - with a 17" screen (the same screen used in the widescreen iMac). Just about 1" thick. It's going to be as revolutionary in design and execution as the Ti Powerbook was when it was originally released. This'll be the biggest surprise at the 2003 MWSF [ I hope
]
i know it's not apple's style, but i could do without major hardware or software releases if Steve personally elaborates on where processor development will go from here. A few words from Steve that solidifies all the 970 talk could help stop the bleeding in the pro market, and since wintel often talk far ahead of where they actually are, why not throw us a bone? Give us some hope that in a few years we'll be able recycle those "toasting the pentium" commercials.
I hope you're right. Apple really needs to demo a 970 prototype at MWSF. My vote is for 1GHz G4s in the iBooks and iMacs, and dual 1.4 GHz G4s in the PowerBooks and PowerMacs. The combination of the 970 announcement and such a small speed bump would kill PowerMac sales, but they were going down the toilet anyway, and this way maybe Apple will sell enough iBooks, and PowerBooks to still make a profit...
The biggest problem with expos is that their timing is horrible in relation to their big market pushes... right after the holidays, and right after educational
purchase order bids. This cannibalizes sales if those that would buy are tempted with the possibility of new hardware around the corner, creating a lot of waiting from people that otherwise might buy now.
But if you preannounce a hot item before it is ready, you have other problems. Your competition gets too much information, or there is a manufacturing problem and deliveries are late or flawed.
Apple is in deep doo doo regarding their high end... a lot of people are going to want to switch to the dark side, if they can't let the faithful know that the processor problem IS being addressed. An announcement of a fast 970 with Velocity Engine instructions coming from a reliable source such as IBM is going to be vital.
Yeah, MWSF is already the last one left - and the one with the worst timing, coming right after the holidays. Maybe this will even be the last MW. Apple has indicated they'd rather do smaller regional events and not be tied to an annual cycle of product announcements as they are now.
Hmmm...
I don't think we'll see any of these. That new iPod is more like "9)New Digital Device."
I don't think we'll see any of these. That new iPod is more like "9)New Digital Device."
Too soon...
I could see that as an addition to the current iTunes, but I think it's too soon for a release of iTunes 4.
iTunes 3 is only six months old, and besides, I think the show's big software announcement will be an Apple-based web browser.
I could see that as an addition to the current iTunes, but I think it's too soon for a release of iTunes 4.
iTunes 3 is only six months old, and besides, I think the show's big software announcement will be an Apple-based web browser.
I think iTunes 4 is pretty much a definite. MPEG-4/AAC support was pending MPEG-LA Licensing issues, which have since been resolved.
The Rendezvous technology everyone is talking about (shared music libraries) will most likey be accompanied by some networking announcement. The latest rumor is Airport 2.
Only two more days to go.
The Rendezvous technology everyone is talking about (shared music libraries) will most likey be accompanied by some networking announcement. The latest rumor is Airport 2.
Only two more days to go.
One thing Steve will definitely not do is say anything about the 970 or the 7457. One whisper about that and all sales of existing machines (which are already slow) will go to zero. As Think Secret points out, they may have speed bumps in store, but they aren't going to mention them now because of inventory.
Remember last August when the PowerMac inventories dropped to near-zero? That sure isn't the case right now. Apple's sitting on a mammoth stack of machines. Steve's gotta find some way to make that stack disappear.
Remember last August when the PowerMac inventories dropped to near-zero? That sure isn't the case right now. Apple's sitting on a mammoth stack of machines. Steve's gotta find some way to make that stack disappear.
I disagree. As I said before, iTunes 3 is too young to be replaced.
Also, we're already looking at three other major iApp upgrades and the possibility of a new iApp (web browser). I don't think SJ is going to spend the entire keynote talking about software.
I have nothing against a minor iTunes update, however. Although I think chances of that are pretty slim, too.
Well, we saw him demo a version of iTunes last July in Paris with these Rendezvous features. Unless he was using OS 10.3 (before 10.2 was even released), I would expect iTunes 4 - or some version of iTunes with shared library functionality, call it iTunes 3.5 - before Panther is released later this summer.
Unless it's something that we will be charged for, in which case I'm sure SJ will talk about it as long as he wants!
I wouldn't be surprised if every iApp got an upgrade, and then we're told we have to pay a package fee in order to benefit from them all. This is, after all, what it sounds like will happen.
I for one, don't really mind the new charges (for OS upgrades, or for iApps, etc.) because in a way I think it puts more pressure on Apple to ensure that these products are worth that money. For instance, a lot of work went into 10.2, and I think that it is a good, polished, finished product, as is the .Mac package.
And, I think it bears repeating, this isn't exactly a new idea. Some iApp upgrades have already been pay to play, some have seemed free, but actually been promotional items to sell an OS or a new Mac. Or you would have to upgade your o$ to use them. And some have been free. I think it will continue to ride this grey area of promotion... some would not be used if they were not practically freeware to the people using them.