Powerbook and PowerMac Updates - October 19th?

[nagromme]

There you go! Wed. it is

But... what is it?

 

[tekmoe]

"we unveil Apple's latest pro innovations"

sounds like we have a winner boys and girls!

 

[JCT]

That sounds like new PB and PMacs to me....along with that rumored Photo App (whatever it turns out to be).

I'm ready to complete my switch with a Power mac on my desk at work, so I'll be watching.

JT

 

[iGary]

1. Today, Apple will launch a video device, store will go down at 2:00. New iPod configurations will also accompany the event. This will round out the holiday iPod lineup. Apple has never used California Theater for non-iPod events.

2. New PPC products will be announced over the next two weeks. Freescale's dual-core proc and IBM's dual-core proc will find their way into PM's and PB's.

This means for the holiday quarter, Apple wil have a fairly "fresh" lineup for the holiday season, and some of the last of the PPC products for the pro line going into next year with a new dual-core lineup tht has at least a little bit of growth room for the first three quarters.

My guess.

So far, aside form the iMac, which everyone blew, I'm pretty spot on.

 

[nagromme]

Check the comments on that MacConnection link... someone suggested it must be iTunes 7 on the way

My guess: VINGLE!

 

[dberg]

apple holding another event on Oct 19th

updating pro machines with an event in NYC.

Its about time... here come the PMs

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10/14/nypro/index.php

 

[lcde]

Good find.

Dual Core Freescale! I have my 3k ready

Here's the link for next week - NEW MACS!!! (I hope)

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10/14/nypro/index.php


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Apple to hold special press conference in New York Oct. 19

By Jim Dalrymple jdalrymple@maccentral.com

Apple Computer is once again gathering the press together as it rolls out new innovations. The latest invitation-only event will be held in New York City on October 19, 2005 on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo. Apple doesn’t say exactly what the press conference will be about, but the invitation sent to MacCentral asks to join them as “we unveil Apple’s latest pro innovations.”

This will be the third special product focused event that Apple has held in just over a month. On September 7, Apple launched the iPod nano and just this week they unveiled the video iPod and new iMac.

 

[iGary]

updating pro machines with an event in NYC.

Its about time... here come the PMs

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10/14/nypro/index.php

Hey Mudbug, wake up.

 

[Peace]

I'm really glad Apple's rolling out new PB's and PM's..Really..

Too bad I just bought a Dual 2.3 2 months ago...

Oh well..

 

[cal6n]

Woot!

(starts polishing debit card in anticipation!)

 

[Surreal]

is it wrong to assume that if they are holding an event for the updates...that they should be event worthy updates?

meaning...both of them...

meaning... something substantial for the PB...

 

[0423379]

"we unveil Apple's latest pro innovations"

sounds like we have a winner boys and girls!

YIIIHAAA

ACT I: The NEW PowerBook
ACT II: The NEW PowerMac
ACT III: That photoprogram you guys kept talkn about, + 10.4.3

 

[uv23]

Considering the context, that event sounds more like the release of the new pro photo software rather than hardware.

 

[solvs]

So far, aside from the iMac, which everyone blew

I knew that camera was for porn!

( sorry. )

 

[RHMMMM]

Considering the context, that event sounds more like the release of the new pro photo software rather than hardware.

Yeah...it's on the eve of the PhotoPlus Expo, so it could definitely be new software...BUT, what platform is photo stuff, say like Photoshop really popular on? Mac! - and most professional creative people use Pro Macs. So, why not unveil new Pro Macs for the Expo?

 

[Peace]

Considering the context, that event sounds more like the release of the new pro photo software rather than hardware.

A Powermac IS a "Pro Inovation" as are the top of the line powerbooks..

12" PB EOL..

 

[tekmoe]

Considering the context, that event sounds more like the release of the new pro photo software rather than hardware.

are you one of those guys that bought a new power mac/book right after the paris expo? hah

 

[0423379]

Yeah...it's on the eve of the PhotoPlus Expo, so it could definitely be new software...BUT, what platform is photo stuff, say like Photoshop really popular on? Mac! - and most professional creative people use Pro Macs. So, why not unveil new Pro Macs for the Expo?

and the best place to get the pro stuff out at is at a pro event
sell the cows to the farmers! not a cow to a man down the holy land

 

[JCT]

Considering the context, that event sounds more like the release of the new pro photo software rather than hardware.

Given the "show" they put on earlier this week, to make such a fuss over a single piece of software (unless it blows out Photoshop, which I doubt) would really be a poke in the eye to the professional customers. Last thing in the world they should do right now.

They need to make it clear that they are not just turning into the "IPod" / Consumer company.

JT

 

[PretendPCuser]

PM update is confirmed

Just bought one a scant 6 months ago (after the then new updates came out).
Hey, i'm not really complaining, it beats the G4 400Mz that it replaced, but figures that this would be the larger speed bump...

If it is updated, is anyone going to jump on this bandwagon, or is this what some would call a Rev. A and not a Rev. D?

 

[Peace]

And as we have all seen in the past couple of presentations everytime a new software app is shown so is a new Mac..

 

[super mini (mac]

they did exclude it on xp

I doubt it.

Sun doesn't like Microsoft.

Microsoft doesn't like Sun.

They simply tolerate each other.

Microsoft even attempted to exclude support for the JVM on XP, until Sun starting making noise.

I doubt Sun is going the 'extra mile' to make sure that the JVM runs on Windows better than their own server software.

it was excluded on xp well for the irst version of it any way it took me ages to realise why some chat wasnt working, untill i downloaded sun, then it took me less time to decide to get a mac


all hail the mac and its mighty power

 

[Mr Maui]

Actually, no. He never mentioned any specific timeframe for any specific product. It's the rumor and media sources that have been filling in the gaps. As far as the official Apple party line goes:

First Intel Macs by WWDC 2006 -- meaning in could happen at the show or before.

Completed transition by end of 2007 -- most people are assuming that the Power Macs and Xserves will be the last to make the transition, hence the rumors that Power Macs will come at the middle or end of 2007.

I believe he was more specific than that in his keynote saying that Pro lines would transition last. I could be wrong, but need to go back and rewatch the keynote.

 

[0423379]

Given the "show" they put on earlier this week, to make such a fuss over a single piece of software (unless it blows out Photoshop, which I doubt) would really be a poke in the eye to the professional customers. Last thing in the world they should do right now.

They need to make it clear that they are not just turning into the "IPod" / Consumer company.

JT

excellent point!!

 

[super mini (mac]

A Powermac IS a "Pro Inovation" as are the top of the line powerbooks..

12" PB EOL..

the 12 inch power book is a little small for me, but they should bring down the prices on the 15 inches, then we would be talking

can any 1 tell me why students get (roughly) a 8% reduction and why do teachers get the reductions, they earn more than most people.

why cant they give every body a good price, then apple products will sh00t through the roof with sales. but if we did all the daft pc users wil join us then our happy little world will be reuined