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New Apple Products at NAB?
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Let me just say, let's not look too much into it. In fact, I would bet very heavily AGAINST any sort of new hardware unless it is something new designed for media, which I would still bet against, just not heavily.
This will be a Pro Software camp, nothing more.
This will be a Pro Software camp, nothing more.
With laser lights and everything
Sweet, the dodecahedron is finally set to be released.
No doubt we'll see that 3.0 GHz speed bump, in the iMac no less.
Wait, wait. I've got it. Apple is introducing a neural interface. (you want wireless - you got it)
One of these days these rumors have to come to fruition and the speed bumps, video cards and 8x dvd-r will come.
Sweet, the dodecahedron is finally set to be released.
No doubt we'll see that 3.0 GHz speed bump, in the iMac no less.
Wait, wait. I've got it. Apple is introducing a neural interface. (you want wireless - you got it)
One of these days these rumors have to come to fruition and the speed bumps, video cards and 8x dvd-r will come.
I agree we're not likely to see much at NAB. Of course there's a nice press release, they're going aren't they? Gotta make the most of shows.
I suspect at most there might be some software update to make things a bit easier for video folks.
New HW would be a dream...hopefuly we'll get to wake up this summer.
I suspect at most there might be some software update to make things a bit easier for video folks.
New HW would be a dream...hopefuly we'll get to wake up this summer.
It is sad to see the entire apple hardware line, save xserves and iPods, listed in the macrumors buyer's guide as either "don't buy- updates soon" or "buy only if you need it" I have been dying for a 12in PB since December, but refuse to buy one with the useless video card it has.. I have had to suffer through the cruddy card on my iBook for 2 years, and I am not going to update to another anemic card!
all I am saying is apple, show me the powerbooks!
all I am saying is apple, show me the powerbooks!
if SJ isn't there, then we can forget about any New Apple computers / or new piece of hardware... SJ wouldn't let anyone else announce this...
(except unexciting Upgraded PB G4 perhaps..)
Its gonna be boring software ( boring for non audio-philes)...
New Video Pods would be great, but again, no SJ, no totally new hardware
(except unexciting Upgraded PB G4 perhaps..)
Its gonna be boring software ( boring for non audio-philes)...
New Video Pods would be great, but again, no SJ, no totally new hardware
it'd be a great time to bump most of their hardware, since they're nearing the end/past the magic six month mark. they could do it as an aside:
Introducing iLatteMaker 04/18/04! Perfect for iCoffeeMachine!
(And to meet minimum requirements, we're updating our imacs!) - mumbled into the microphone.
dual g5 emac anyone??? no???
Introducing iLatteMaker 04/18/04! Perfect for iCoffeeMachine!
(And to meet minimum requirements, we're updating our imacs!
) - mumbled into the microphone.dual g5 emac anyone???
no??? FCP5, DVDSP 3 or 2.5, Logic 7(possibly re-branded)
what I am looking for is an Apple brand hardware control surface for FCP & Logic.
what I am looking for is an Apple brand hardware control surface for FCP & Logic.
Never wait...
When I bought my Dual 2.0GHz G5 back in October, I was told, "Wait for the second generation", and "why buy that, it'll be obsolete in a couple of months."
Well, I've had it over 6 months now, and they've been six months of fast, totally trouble-free computing. I'm not worried about being "obsolete", as I still use my older Macs (like my Quadra 840AV and a couple of IIci's) for several tasks.
My advice? If it does what you want, buy it, enjoy it, and use it.
fussball said:
When I bought my Dual 2.0GHz G5 back in October, I was told, "Wait for the second generation", and "why buy that, it'll be obsolete in a couple of months."
Well, I've had it over 6 months now, and they've been six months of fast, totally trouble-free computing. I'm not worried about being "obsolete", as I still use my older Macs (like my Quadra 840AV and a couple of IIci's) for several tasks.
My advice? If it does what you want, buy it, enjoy it, and use it.
potman said:
Well, some of use use air as a medium... Others use water... I didn't think it was that hard to move sound.
Walter Murch edited Cold Mountain using G4 PMs. Is there anybody on this board who really thinks that they HAVE to wait for the new PMs? For what? the Dual 2.0s are great. I doubt anyone here will truly notice the difference between the 2.0s and whatever Apple will release next.
Worst thing Jobs ever did was promising 3 ghz w/in 12 mos.
Worst thing Jobs ever did was promising 3 ghz w/in 12 mos.
G Prime
Ever since the 'flop' with the G4's Apple has or will official switche to using only Prime numbers in future itterations. This is mainly to battle the market share that Dell has optained with its Optiplex (shortened original name from Optimus PRIME) series or BTO boxes.
So the logicly after the G3 and G5 the NEXT mac will be the G7.
(Note the early PPC macs i.e. G1 and G2's were also PRIME numbers - this fact alone gives my Rumor creedence!)
Viva La Rumor!
slipper said:
Ever since the 'flop' with the G4's Apple has or will official switche to using only Prime numbers in future itterations. This is mainly to battle the market share that Dell has optained with its Optiplex (shortened original name from Optimus PRIME) series or BTO boxes.
So the logicly after the G3 and G5 the NEXT mac will be the G7.
(Note the early PPC macs i.e. G1 and G2's were also PRIME numbers - this fact alone gives my Rumor creedence!)
Viva La Rumor!
Lower prices, please
I have a 2 year old iBook with a hard drive that's just about to pack it in, and need to buy a replacement machine post-haste. I really wanted to move up and buy a Powerbook, but there's absolutely no way I would consider buying what is last year's hardware at today's premium prices.
Since we likely are not going to see updates until sometime around the WWDC (end of June/beginning of July -- assuming they actually ship whenever they announce them), why on earth don't they lower prices on their current line-up in the interim, so at least there is some reasonableness to their offerings?? Their hardware just doesn't compete at the moment.
I have a 2 year old iBook with a hard drive that's just about to pack it in, and need to buy a replacement machine post-haste. I really wanted to move up and buy a Powerbook, but there's absolutely no way I would consider buying what is last year's hardware at today's premium prices.
Since we likely are not going to see updates until sometime around the WWDC (end of June/beginning of July -- assuming they actually ship whenever they announce them), why on earth don't they lower prices on their current line-up in the interim, so at least there is some reasonableness to their offerings?? Their hardware just doesn't compete at the moment.
iriejedi said:Ever since the 'flop' with the G4's Apple has or will official switche to using only Prime numbers in future itterations. This is mainly to battle the market share that Dell has optained with its Optiplex (shortened original name from Optimus PRIME) series or BTO boxes.
So the logicly after the G3 and G5 the NEXT mac will be the G7.
(Note the early PPC macs i.e. G1 and G2's were also PRIME numbers - this fact alone gives my Rumor creedence!)
Viva La Rumor!
1 isn't a prime number. Sorry.
lectro said:
I think you're on to something. For a long time, Avid was the major player in the post-production movement of metadeta and large files of this sort between workstations with thier OMF format. However, as I understand, there were some serious issues with this technology. There is an organization known as the AAF Association (aafassociation.org). The Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) is unique in that no one owns the rights to the technology. Although based on the OMF infrastructure (again, as I understand), the AAF association is a open source community funded by many corporations -- including Apple!!! (+ Avid, Adobe, Time Warner, Microsoft, and many many more)
What is AAF?? (from FAQ):
With Apple's focus on server technology over the last couple of years, I could definitely see a new piece of hardware to go alongside the xServe and xServe RAID that embraces this technology. Apparently, AAF is the future of post-production and it is emerging NOW. If Apple wishes to remain serious within their pro video niche, I feel like this is a strong possibility at NAB, especially b/c AAF is going to be a hot topic at the conference.
Who's counting
Yeah well in the big picture those wore the 60x series
And the 601 (G1) models were rather weak
compared to the 604s (G2) (I've chosen to ignore the 603's what a waste of a die).
So given how all the other update rumors are getting old - this "1", prime or not debate could be the hottest thread since the March 23rd rumor!
IJ
edgar_is_good said:
Yeah well in the big picture those wore the 60x series
And the 601 (G1) models were rather weak
compared to the 604s (G2) (I've chosen to ignore the 603's what a waste of a die).
So given how all the other update rumors are getting old - this "1", prime or not debate could be the hottest thread since the March 23rd rumor!
IJ
NAB is a show for broadcast equipment
It's unlikely that Apple would waste NAB on something as generic and as big as Powerbook or PowerMac upgrades. It's a broadcast tradeshow. Even for a set-top box or new ipod -it's not the best venue. I think it will be Final Cut or other audio/video software upgrades that are presented. The competitors for those products will all have new products there. Maybe a 30" HD Display -NAB would be a good place to build excitement for anything to do with HD at an affordable price. (For a true HD monitor $4,000 is 'affordable").
The main thrust at NAB this year from other companies announcements will be affordable HD technology.
It's unlikely that Apple would waste NAB on something as generic and as big as Powerbook or PowerMac upgrades. It's a broadcast tradeshow. Even for a set-top box or new ipod -it's not the best venue. I think it will be Final Cut or other audio/video software upgrades that are presented. The competitors for those products will all have new products there. Maybe a 30" HD Display -NAB would be a good place to build excitement for anything to do with HD at an affordable price. (For a true HD monitor $4,000 is 'affordable").
The main thrust at NAB this year from other companies announcements will be affordable HD technology.
It will quite possibly be some sort of file management as someone posted earlier or even file distribution system that debuts here. Remember they licensed the name XSAN not too long ago. That coupled with the announcement by ATTO of a 4GB Fibre Channel gizmo-mabob (yes...gizmo-mabob) points to something like this being the focus of their super secret NAB event.
As for pro upgrades...I think Shake 3.5 is solid to come out but I just can't see them releasing a Final Cut Pro 5 this soon after 4. I just can't see them announcing major upgrades to their backbone pro apps like FCP and DVD Studio Pro until the new PowerMacs and PowerBooks are announced. I among the foolish hopefuls that this will be one of the announcements they make at NAB...but June won't be too bad of a wait if its WWDC instead.
As for pro upgrades...I think Shake 3.5 is solid to come out but I just can't see them releasing a Final Cut Pro 5 this soon after 4. I just can't see them announcing major upgrades to their backbone pro apps like FCP and DVD Studio Pro until the new PowerMacs and PowerBooks are announced. I among the foolish hopefuls that this will be one of the announcements they make at NAB...but June won't be too bad of a wait if its WWDC instead.