I really hope they'll announce it at the September event, but last year, September was all about iOS, iPhone and iPods, while the October event was iPad and rMBP.
So I fear that we'll have to wait 'till October, however I see no reason why Apple would wait until October if they have it ready to the September keynote. They could just quickly go through the updated specs etc. It's not like it's a whole new design, new features etc. (okay, maybe there will be some small changes), so it would take MAX 5 minutes to present. The MBA at WWDC only took a few minutes too.
The September keynote last year was on Wednesday, September 12, and if Apple follows traditions, the one this year would be Wednesday, September 11.
Or maybe Apple will be shifting the iPhone and iPad/rMBP event?
In 2011, iPhone 5 was announced in October, so if they are behind schedule, they could maybe announce iPhone 5S/5C in October, and the iPad/rMBP in September?
When do you guys think they'll announce the Mac Pro? I don't think it's big enough to make a large event just for Mac Pro and Mavericks. I could see them combining these into ONE event:
- iPad
- Haswell rMBP + Mac Mini + iMac
- Mac Pro
- Mavericks (seriously - I think Mavericks is soon ready - maybe one or two more DP's, and then GM)
And then another event with:
- iPhone 5S + iPhone 5C
- iOS 7
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My Macs usually hold up for 4 years and then I get a new one. My 2008 Macbook is an exception, only because I waited for Haswell
Of course we all have different needs, but I have thought about it, and before, I spent much money every one on buying new tracks etc. but with Spotify, I pay a flat fee and get all the new music. So I'm actually saving on this, as I don't have to buy MP3 tracks anymore.
But again; everyone has different needs, I just can't justify paying so much for extra storage, when the only thing that takes up most space is my iTunes Library. I'd rather use that money to get unlimited (new) music for 4 years.