What would you like to see from Apple?

[syco]

I want to see them buy one of the Mac games companies. Then, I want them to pay madd bling to get simultaneous releases on big-name games.

I want to see video In for my beautiful 20" Cinema Display.

I want a lot of things, but Apple ain't releasing them.

BTW, yzedf, dont get your hopes up for that iBook. FW800, AE, and BT are all features of the 12" AlBook. Apple wants to sell those, so it needs some exclusive features for the higher price point.

 

[Rower_CPU]

I'm always curious when people start complaining about the current PowerMac form factor. From a technician's standpoint, I've never worked inside an easier case. Of course there are things that could be done to improve the internal layout (it's getting more cramped in there lately).

So what specifically would you do to make the case better than the current one?

 

[iJon]

SATA, throw some damn speakers with those powermacs, more usb ports on desktops, front usb and firewire ports on cases, bluetooth keyboards and mice, with their new ichat that is suppose to come out i think it would be awesome to have a mini video camera like where the apple is on the cinema display(dont need it, just think it would be cool) on board 5.1 surround sound with a new dvd player software. possibly a 3rd bay, they actually come in handy once you slap some in there. i would like the eject button to work for third party installed cd roms, its quite annoying to go the menu bar. if i had to pick anything it would be front usb and firewire ports, as well as more usb ports on the back of the computer. although this isnt hardware apple needs to get serious about games.

iJon

 

[syco]

On a non-related note (since you poppped the question into my head, iJon), how does the eject key work on multiple optical drive bays?

 

[markjones05]

Originally posted by syco
On a non-related note (since you poppped the question into my head, iJon), how does the eject key work on multiple optical drive bays?

Good question. I'm interested to know also.

Originally posted by iJon
apple needs to get serious about games.

True story. They would attract a huge percentage of the market if they got serious with games.

 

[jayb2000]

Software

Don't get me wrong, I want the 970 and maybe 2ghz G3 iBooks, but I think those updates are pretty much expected.

I want to see a good Word Processor that integrates with the iApps and Keynote.

I want more good games (I hear Sega is for sale).

I would like FW or USB Airport Extreme card so older Macs can use it.

iTMS to use 192 AAC instead of 128.
I have not bought anything yet, mosly because the reviews I have heard are mixed. I would rather buy the CD and rip it so I get the better sound and still have a hard copy.

Improved iChat - animated icons, notice when someone leaves a chat, and the ability to choose instant message instead of chat as the default behavior.

Free 1yr subsctiption to .mac when you buy any new computer from Apple.

Just a few thoughts...

 

[iJon]

Originally posted by markjones05
Good question. I'm interested to know also.



True story. They would attract a huge percentage of the market if they got serious with games.

there is a eject button the the menu bar. you click it and it will let you open the cd-rw. its very annoying. thats why i like my windows machine, i can just click the button and it comes out, nice and simple.

iJon

 

[Wardofsky]

Generally we were unable to predict what Apple released except for a few major things (Music etc.)

I mean the iMac was a complete suprise apart from Time Canada releasing it early.

iPod, no one saw the 1st or 2nd Generation coming.

 

[djtet]

hardware/marketing...

hardware...
i think it would be a smart move for apple to release a low end mini-tower... something for under $1000, no monitor, some room for upgrade options (doesn't need as much expandability as the powermacs). maybe have a lineup of ibooks and powerbooks...then imacs, itower , and powermacs... if this was to happen, it would be nice to see some sort of apple-made monitor for under $699...

marketing...
i think it's extremely important for apple to advertise, advertise and advertise. from what i have seen, the apple music service (itunes, music store, ipod) has pushed apple towards the limelight. SJ and Sheryl Crow was on the cover of Forbes, articles are being written in major publications, tv stations such as techtv are talking about it. While this is great for apple, they need the same kind of "WOW" for their hardware as well. it worked for a bit with the FP imac, and we also see it somewhat with the 17" powerbook. However, I think they need to put out more commercials and such for everything including their hardware. if/when these new 970 powermacs come out (especially if it's a new look - design) then they need to show everyone this product. Not just all of us Mac enthusiasts, but to all computer users. Just curious...I know that I don't see much of apple advertised here in charleston, sc, but what about the major markets, ny, cali??? Anyone have any similar/different experiences with apple and advertising???

 

[mangoman]

Originally posted by voicegy
Hey buddy, no flamin' from THIS MacRumors member...that's exactly what I'd like to see as well, and I'm also quite aware of it not going to happen.

*sigh* I'd like to see it too.

Song comes to mind... "Dreamer" by Supertramp...

 

[jacobj]

the ultimate portable

It has to be the all in one protable beast. I'm not talking about an application heavy computer, laptops are still best for that and you'd be hard pushed to convince me otherwise, but Apple is all about digital integration and mobility so we need to see a portable device that:

1) Plays all my AAC files
2) Allows me to connect to my digital camera and down load files.
3) Let's me store movies on it so that I can take with me when I travel and attach to a TV to show firends.
4) Even better is for it to have a built in 3.2+ mp camera
5) built in Bluetooth so that I can send pictures from anywhere I want
6) has a great little screen (in the future it could have an expandable screen - we're talking 3 or 4 years here).
7) built in PDA
8) built in FM & TV Tuner
8) and of course it needs to connect to Bluetooth headphones.