Two New iPods, Four New Mac Configurations

[narco]

Usually when I see "one more thing," I expect something BIG.

Four upgrades and storage bumps on the big iPods and in two colors? Maybe all these upgrades combined equals a "one big thing," but that's totally weak. It's weird because based on the invitation, this whole event is totally hyped up and I really don't think Apple will live up to what everyone's expectations. Then again, even if they didn't use the "one more thing" line and had a one-off event like this, the speculation would still be bursting out.

I guess we'll find out the day after tomorrow. Either way, I held off on paying all my bills until then! 80GB iPod, here I come.

Fishes,
narco.

 

[madmaxmedia]

If there's an iPod video -- and I don't necessarily thing there is -- I think it will be another iPod rather than a replacement for the flagship white iPod. Something with a wider screen -- like the Archos or some of the other handheld video players around.

I'm pretty certain it will be the other way around

The iPod won't be replaced, but will be updated with a somewhat larger screen that doesn't intefere with current form factor or UI. It will have video playback capabilities added, just as photos, contacts, and notes were added in previous generations.

There simply isn't large enough a demand for portable video devices to warrant a completely new product (especially one that doesn't fit in your pocket.)

 

[seriypshick]

I'm sure there's going to be something video: Movie Store? Music Video Store? AirPort Express w/video? or maybe even video iPod???

Can't wait.

 

[Chappers]

Intel macs (some black)

 

[g0gie]

Ahem, in how many configuration is the Powermac G5 available right now? Three.

In how many configurations will the new Powermacs be available? Maybe four.

Configurations is not the same as product lines.

Yeah buddy but read the LEAST part. Maybe the person who reported at least 4 configurations was only aware of say powermac and powerbook configs. for all you know there could be 12 or even more. Notice that I also noted that ALL product lines are in short supply especially in europes. Think about it just a little before you comment with negativity.

 

[VicMacs]

good day to buy apple stock...

 

[0098386]

I can see jobs on stage showing the new iPods and Mac configurations..
Then.....One More Thing....

my thoughts exactly.

this is going to be epic. iSay!

 

[manu chao]

Especially when they completely missed out on the nano!

Except that everybody missed out on the nano. Only some non-Mac newsmedia reported rumors of big Samsung-Apple deal.

 

[newportnews]

My Prediction... Apple Hub

My prediction is that Apple will be combining all of its hub technologies into a single new product that will hook up to your TV. Specs:

80 GB HD
Built in Bluetooth
Built in 802.11 G (Airport Extreme)
Superdrive
MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Decoders
Firewire and USB 2 Ports

First announcement of the day:

iLife '06

"We got in done early".

iPhoto 6, iDVD 6, iTunes 5.0.2, Garageband 3, iMovie HD 2, and iFlix 1.0 for storing and managing movie files.

Key new feature: Wireless Syncing with digital hub device.

Every night at 2 AM your Mac will talk to your digital hub device. It will sync all your Photos, Movies and Music. If you do not have Airport you can do this wired via Firewire or USB 2.

The next day all your files will be available in the Hub's HD. The interface will be controlled by a bluetooth scroll wheel based remote.

The interface:

Music->(synced with iTunes Library // Listen to music and burn music CDs)
Photos->(synced with iPhoto)
Movies-> (synced with iFlix)
TV-> (DVR Functionality)
DVD->(View and burn DVDs)


The item will ship for $399 (competitive with the XBOX 360) and is bundled with iLife '06.

Just a dream though....

 

[pdpfilms]

You kow what I just thought of...

What if there is no "One More Thing..." event? What if those invites were only sent out to a select few people and to prevent people from showing up they included the rsvp email address. Steve has been pretty pissy about rumors lately, and this could be yet another one of his schemes to pinpoint the leaks.

Have there been any non-macrumor type news organizations (cnn, nytimes, etc) that have reported on this?

God I hope this isn't the case...

 

[Peace]

Appleinsider is now saying a possible pink Madonna iPod loaded with her catalog..

One thing is for certain this time..
Apple sure has the 2 major leakers in a battle against each other

I might also add that MacRumors is by far the busiest Mac rumor site on the internet right now so if someone here decides to leak anything official I'd watch your back because I can guarantee you Apple's got it's eye in here.

 

[Object-X]

Just the preliminaries

I can see jobs on stage showing the new iPods and Mac configurations..
Then.....One More Thing....

Yes, it doesn't seem like upgraded hardware warrants a special envite event. Sounds more like they will get the preliminaries out of the way, talk about the Intel transitions progress, and then give us the new video download service with video enabled airTunes.

 

[UMHurricanes34]

Intel macs (some black)

Intel macs arent going to come until when Steve said they were, June 06, stop trying to jump the gun. They wont be coming this year. The chips arent even available yet and OS x86 isnt ready yet, and there is absolutely no software available yet. Its not gonna happen. Its gonna be updates to the PPC, and as Steve said, that are finally coming out of the "pipeline"

 

[Jesus]

Jesus.

Can you imagine how many black, 40 gig, 5G iPods Apple would sell?

I can.

Seriously though, I love the idea of slightly smaller iPods. My old iPod feels the same as a mountain next to my nano. They have to shrink it, just a bit. I wonder. If they add a black ipod, will they make black docks, headphones, etc. Also, if they update the PB to a dual core G4, that could hold them over to the intel switch.

Jesus

 

[madmaxmedia]

I remember there was a point not too long ago that Apple actually made computers. I've forgotten what that's like!

There was also a point not too long ago that IBM made progress with their CPU's. I forgot what that was like too!

Seriously though, it's hard to update your computers that much when CPU progress has been stalled. But that will soon change...

Also, the increase in Mac sales lately means that Apple will gradually be able to add new lines (like the Mac Mini last year) to the Mac lineup. That will increase the rate of new Macs as well.

 

[MacRy]

I'm sure there's going to be something video: Movie Store? Music Video Store? AirPort Express w/video? or maybe even video iPod???

Can't wait.

I agree. I think it has to have something to do with movies. The movie curtains on the invite aren't just for show surely?

 

[manu chao]

Yeah buddy but read the LEAST part. Maybe the person who reported at least 4 configurations was only aware of say powermac and powerbook configs. for all you know there could be 12 or even more. Notice that I also noted that ALL product lines are in short supply especially in europes. Think about it just a little before you comment with negativity.

I did not want to target you, I just had the impression that a whole lot of people interpreted the 'four configurations' as four different computers, which in my view is simply baloney.

I do expect myself at least three product lines to be updated, Powermac, Powerbook and Mac mini this month (however, especially the mini update is probably not worth mentioning on stage).

 

[Peace]

Intel macs arent going to come until when Steve said they were, June 06, stop trying to jump the gun. They wont be coming this year. The chips arent even available yet and OS x86 isnt ready yet, and there is absolutely no software available yet. Its not gonna happen. Its gonna be updates to the PPC, and as Steve said, that are finally coming out of the "pipeline"

Other than OSX,iLife and a couple other apps there's one more to add to the Mactel :
Pangea offers Nanosaur 2 for Intel-based Macs

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10/10/nanosaur2/index.php?lsrc=mwrss

 

[javiercr]

Wouldn't it be funny if the one more thing is the updated 1.5ghz Mac mini

 

[iEric]

well looks like i'm gonna get myself a new ipod. hopefully they are much thinner! but i guess that can't really happen cause they're still HD based.

 

[Fabio_gsilva]

my thoughts exactly.

this is going to be epic. iSay!

I'm sure that we will see more than this, and the one more thing will really means one more incrdible cool animal big thing coming!

Also, I'm almost consulting the "i-Ching" to see what will be released wednesday!!!

 

[UMHurricanes34]

I can.

Seriously though, I love the idea of slightly smaller iPods. My old iPod feels the same as a mountain next to my nano. They have to shrink it, just a bit. I wonder. If they add a black ipod, will they make black docks, headphones, etc. Also, if they update the PB to a dual core G4, that could hold them over to the intel switch.

Jesus

HAHA thats pretty funny, sorry. Dual Cores wont be ready until 2006 according to Freescale, delays will be the death of Moore's law

 

[Johnny Rico]

802.11g isn't fast enough or reliable enough to support wireless video streaming, wireless music streaming, file transfers AND internet at the same time. And there's no way in hell anyone would want synced streaming audio/video at the expense of all other aspects of the network.
People act like an 80gb ipod is the new revolutionary apple product, what a joke. Apple has had basically the same product lineup since 2001, with minor speedbumps along the way. Oh, and the mini. Hahahaha.

 

[madmaxmedia]

Except that everybody missed out on the nano. Only some non-Mac newsmedia reported rumors of big Samsung-Apple deal.

Yes, but if Apple can hide a brand new product that replaces your best selling iPod, they can hide other stuff as well...especially new features in an updated iPod.

Also, remember that podfuture called the nano EXACTLY a week before it was introduced. He is now guaranteeing a video-enabled iPod. I think he first posted about a month ago, and also mentioned the thinner form factor which now makes complete sense given the Toshiba updates. Other sites have picked up on this too, but not on the video (yet.)

 

[Mr Maui]

Whatever the configurations, I need to replace my old QuickSilver 933. Is it Wednesday yet?

Maybe I can finally replace my 350 MHz Blue and White G3, my 500 MHz Titanium Powerbook, and get an iPod all in one shot. There goes the bank account!!