Rumor Roundup

[MacAztec]

NO sony

Apple would never merge with sony. Sony steals apple's ideas. I think that apple should merge with BEA to make the best X system ever...

 

[MacAztec]

Or

Or they should merge with IBM chip sector

 

[Rocketman]

Re: Re: iWalk web site

Originally posted by BurntCalc

Originally posted by mattelsa
Apple likes to own the corresponding domain name of its products. They all link to apple.com, like:


So if iWalk was coming out, they would for sure want to own iWalk.com as well. If you look at http://www.iWalk.com, it's interesting. Just a poem about a great holiday gift and an infinite universe with great things to come. It's made with the most minimal html possible. The iWalk.com domain is currently owned by PSNI, a service provider in Seattle. Why would an ISP own a domain with just a simple poem on it?

Mattelsa.

Interesting. The poem is actually really nice and nostalgic, talking about "different" and "infinite"... But I think it's just a love poem. Obviously some guy went and registered a star (hence the star chart) under his wife/girlfriends name. Not a bad gift, if you ask me.

Nice try. ;-)

-So close, yet so far away....

The fact it has themes of think different, and something for everyone and think out of the box, is fully Apple consistent though. Another interesting site is:

http://www.ipad.com/

 

[Durandal7]

We've been over ipad.com several times on these forums. The whis has nothing to do with Apple.

 

[whalebone66]

Segway HT

Segway HT

Has anyone thought about the Segway HT? Remember a few months back - SJ was quoted saying something to the effect about the Segway HT - "this will change the way cities are designed" "this is revolutionary" - Do you possibly think that the BIG THING will have something to do with Dean Kamen and his Segway HT!!!! Perhaps somekind of melding of the Segway HT & a subportable Mac of some type....who knows!!!! I'm not sleeping tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jayscheuerle]

Gigahertz speeds!!

And Intel just announced reaching 2.2 ghz p4's... Ouch....

 

[udannlin]

Re: Re: Re: iWalk web site

Originally posted by Rocketman
Another interesting site is:

http://www.ipad.com/

Its kinda interesting. if you get the whois info it shows the following(this person has owned it since 1997. if anything, this person could be selling this property):

Registrant:
Ipad (IPAD-DOM)
78 Lark Dr.
South River, NJ 08882
US

Domain Name: IPAD.COM

Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Billing Contact:
Bejasa, Martine (MB5573) bejasa@HOTMAIL.COM
Ipad
78 Lark Drive
South River, NJ 08882
US
732 613 3977

Record last updated on 18-May-2001.
Record expires on 22-Apr-2003.
Record created on 21-Apr-1997.
Database last updated on 6-Jan-2002 09:24:00 EST.

Domain servers in listed order:

DNS1.INTERLAND.NET 64.224.20.132
DNS2.INTERLAND.NET 64.224.20.133
DNS3.INTERLAND.NET 64.224.20.134

 

[sampsonch]

I think that the possibility of a merger or acquisition is not very probable, I mean, seriously, Apple doesn't have THAT MUCH cash flow, even to purchase IBMs Semiconductor division. (They should've bought National Semiconductor right before Amelio got in there (NS that is, not apple)

They just bought Danger, I doubt they'd go for another... A partnership maybe, but Sony just announced they're working on a new OS, and they already have a lot of personal 'components'. I mean, sure, Jobs talks about Sony lots, but it's usually about how the latest mac cures VAIO something or other.

 

[iapplemac]

I'm with A4, Apple has know we have been expecting an LCD iMac for months. Faster G4's are always expected. and not just on the rumors sites. cnet and others have been talking about these for weeks. Apple is going to suprise us all. G5's, digital hubs, I dont know what will be announced tomarrow but I cant wait to be "Blown Away"

 

[ClassicMac]

just read this.....

i just read this in a popular science magazine, its an article talking about BMW's new 7-series with built in computers. "BMW boldy goes where no 7 Series has gone before." i wonder if apple has anything to do with this? the article said nothing about the computer's manufacturer.

 

[ClassicMac]

one more thing

its called the iDrive. im NOT joking about this!

 

[uponetoo]

Has anyone seen this Tablet from Sonic Blue

It's a wireless 10" pad with firewire connection- It says your choice of Linux or Windows.

"Progear is a revolutionary, digital entertainment system that combines remote control, web browsing, wireless connectivity and touch screen panels into a fun, portable, ergonomic device.

the site is http://www.sonicblue.com/progear

 

[LargeMarge]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.osopinion.com/cgi-bin/w3...mber=1283&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5#Post1283

Very interesting. Wonder if there's any truth to it. EXTREMELY exciting if this is true.

I have been wondering when Apple would finally enter the arena that SGI occupies.

 

[Proc]

Apple used to be cool

Mac computers have died with 8600/9600... when B/W G3s and iMacs came out, that was. Before then, Mac community was filled with interesting people who were true hardware/ software gurus, and with powerfull, innovative, stylish, and, well-built systems. That's when Apple had guts to release a PDA with 162Mhz CPU w/ a $1,200 price tag. That's when Apple doggedly insisted on using SCSI architecture for every single professional model. That's when every Mac componenet had undisputable edge over PeeCees.

Those days are gone, so are such hardware and people. Since Jobs decided to go cheap to survive, Mac community's been dead. leading-edge hardware is gone. Gurus left for PCs. Now Mac arsenal is totally devoid of any drool-worthy hardware technology (Yeah, right. Talk about AltiVec all night if you want to), and these forums are filled with chauvinistic newbies whose first Macs were iMacs and the first (and only) PDAs Palm. Their ignorance and blind-faith are sickening. No matter what Apple and Jobs do, they simply assume it's the first, collest, and best, even when the company is ripping them off with yesterdays technology. ($299 for a HDD based MP3 player? 133Mhz bus? the best graphics card available is one designed to play games? C'mon!)

And now you are all excited about this BS on Apple's web site. Yeah, a big deal.

 

[buffsldr]

Re: Apple used to be cool

Originally posted by Proc
Mac computers have died with 8600/9600... when B/W G3s and iMacs came out, that was. Before then, Mac community was filled with interesting people who were true hardware/ software gurus, and with powerfull, innovative, stylish, and, well-built systems. That's when Apple had guts to release a PDA with 162Mhz CPU w/ a $1,200 price tag. That's when Apple doggedly insisted on using SCSI architecture for every single professional model. That's when every Mac componenet had undisputable edge over PeeCees.

Those days are gone, so are such hardware and people. Since Jobs decided to go cheap to survive, Mac community's been dead. leading-edge hardware is gone. Gurus left for PCs. Now Mac arsenal is totally devoid of any drool-worthy hardware technology (Yeah, right. Talk about AltiVec all night if you want to), and these forums are filled with chauvinistic newbies whose first Macs were iMacs and the first (and only) PDAs Palm. Their ignorance and blind-faith are sickening. No matter what Apple and Jobs do, they simply assume it's the first, collest, and best, even when the company is ripping them off with yesterdays technology. ($299 for a HDD based MP3 player? 133Mhz bus? the best graphics card available is one designed to play games? C'mon!)

And now you are all excited about this BS on Apple's web site. Yeah, a big deal.

Guilty as charged and lovin' it!

 

[bunge]

Although there's some truth to what you say, it's still silly. Apple has survived where all other Windows competitors have failed. That's proof enough that they're doing the right thing.

I miss the SCSI days, but the truth is they've made a fundamental shift to make more affordable computers. Say what you will about the machines, but they'd be completely competitive at all levels if Motorola had been able to keep up. As things stand, the iBook and iMac are competitive, possibly the TiBook as well. The only machine they offer that isn't resonable is the PowerMac. That will change as soon as Motorola allows for it....

 

[elgruga]

Re: Apple used to be cool

Originally posted by Proc
Mac computers have died with 8600/9600... when B/W G3s and iMacs came out, that was. Before then, Mac community was filled with interesting people who were true hardware/ software gurus, and with powerfull, innovative, stylish, and, well-built systems.

Yeah, have I got a great 1971 Volvo Station Wagon and an old Leica 3C for you, Buddy. (I really do....)

Its tough to move forward, and I sort of agree, but what can we do?

If Apple isnt "interesting" anymore, is dell? Or M$?
Or any of those wallies?

Face it, we 're all thats left in a world that is spiralling out of control towards homogenisation.

iPod isnt much, but its all we got.

Hey - the future will soon be here:

"Its people! Soylent Green is People! "

 

[elgruga]

Re: Has anyone seen this?

Originally posted by LargeMarge
http://www.osopinion.com/cgi-bin/w3...mber=1283&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5#Post1283

Very interesting. Wonder if there's any truth to it. EXTREMELY exciting if this is true.

I have been wondering when Apple would finally enter the arena that SGI occupies.

Now this I like!

 

[wHo_tHe]

1ghz all around

MWSF predictions (sorry):

1.0-1.6ghz (x2) G5 PowerMacs
1.0ghz G4 iMacs w/wireless screen
1.0ghz G3 iBook

With 1.0ghz G4 PowerBooks coming in Tokyo in February. How will Apple be able to have higher mhz iBooks than PowerBooks? Because the G4 PowerBooks are still faster.

 

[elgruga]

Sun - dont think so......

Sorry, no way on the above about Apple buying Sun.

Sun has a market cap of 5 x Apples - thats $45 billion against about $8 billion.

Just aint going to happen, even with Apple's $4 billion in cash (which is the envy of many computer companies, btw, including dell etc.)

 

[khomer2002]

i do like the pre-imac days, no matter how overpriced the hardward... i was 5 when my dad got the first (still in our house) Mac 128k. We pieced together a mac plus and mac SE into an original case, and i remember getting 2MB of ram after saving for 4 months..


SCSI i agree shouldn't have been removed (especially in the server line of G4's), but i didnt return to Mac's until after i started college with the Performa 6400, and them a Wallstreet 233mhz powerbook. I really feel that you have a point, that sacrifices were made to cut costs, but consider the alternative: Apple files for Chapter 11 in 1996 and Dell or Compaq buys up their hardware manufacturing ability to make smart toasters. Ouch.

I am obviously, new LCD imac or not, am purchasing a new G4 or better soon (i really want to get into some DVD/Digital video making).

Also, I still feel that OS/X on x86 is still a good idea, even though many people think it won't happen. You can't hide behind the 'It will kill hardware sales' argument if you want to survive Intel's 2.4+MHz chip-building rampage.

 

[Argo1000]

Digital Hub Shootout....

OK...

So it IS another product on the 'digital hub' concept (continuing on from the AirPort hub, AirPort-equipped Macs and the iPod). The timing for a new entertainment / web centerpiece is good - Jobs will announce it JUST in time to beat Bill Gates unveiling Mira, Microsoft's digital home entertainment / web hub tomorrow at the Consumer Electronics Show. Then we already know that Jobs goes to THAT show on Tuesday to roll out Apple's product there.

Microsoft's is a wireless PocketPC-based tablet designed to work with XBox and home entertainment systems,using the web connection in the XBox.

So -- it's the Apple-Microsoft shootout for digital entertainment hubs.

Should be fun....

 

[macdop]

Apple still needs a PDA, and BAD

even thought the iWalk is quite obviously fake, Apple needs to do something about the PDA situation, frankly, Palm is going down, their products have shown little innovation since the original Palm Pilot, most models still use a B&W screen, and the Palm OS based products that are innovative (like Sony's MP3 Palm) are not available on the Mac, in addition to Palm dragging the ball on OSX support, and weak software on OS 9. All this is occurring when the PC camp is releasing PocketPC 2002, and many of their devices have finally surpassed the newton. It is quite clear that the weakest spoke of Apple's digital hub strategy is the PDA, we have THE BEST MP3 player on the market, support for a wide variety of Digital and DV Cameras, and our CD burning abilities are better then the PCs, at least in terms of accessibility. if you look at any of the hub diagrams, and the items listed on them, that leaves us with only one weak point, and that MUST be fixed.

 

[Argo1000]

Link for Microsoft's New Gozmo ...

BTW, if you're interested in what details there are about Microsoft's Mira digital entertainment hub/tablet, go to http://www.zdnet.com and check out the article there.

Be interesting to see how Apple's compares...

 

[khomer2002]

apple does not need a pda right now.


Okay, they could buy Palm or handspring or something, but to comeout with a pda now, like two or three months after thousands of people spilled out $400 bucks for an apple mp3 player witha hard drive would piss me off a bit. dont get me wrong, i love my ipod, but if i find out i could have waited a little longer and get a ipod that organizes, runs os/x and also has a hard drive.... well, i would buy an HP Jorada out of spite, i think.

The iWalk is a mute point. drop it already.