WWDC 2006 Keynote Coverage

[Peace]

Alright guys... So as much as I pity the waiter/pizza guy who makes $3 an hour, lets keep the conversation somewhat closer to WWDC related .

by the way, i'm usually a good tipper.

My hopes for WWDC: Definitely wanting to see a Mac Pro, and hoping that they'll use the 3 Ghz version of the Xeon rather than skimping out and only going with 2.66 Ghz. It would be kinda sad to see such a sweet computer come out after I'd spent so much on my Quad, but I know that my Quad is still a BEAST, so I'm okay with the progress of technology .

It would also be nice to see updates and perhaps price drops on the displays. An XServe introduction would also be nice, even though I don't have a use for it. One thing that we have to keep in mind, though, is that we don't know how far along OS 10 Server for Intel is. They have dedicated a lot of resources to making sure the Client version works well, but who knows how well all of the additional applications that come with OS 10 server run... That, more than the hardware, may be what is delaying the XServe.

Thanks for the wake-up call!

I think Intel XServe is ready to go out the door

 

[tvguru]

It would be nice to see something come out of left field. When was the last time they threw something at us that there wasn't the even the slightest rumor?

 

[Glass]

I think the best reason to not have iSight in the ACD is because a lot of pro users work in classified labs where any type of video/camera is banned. If they add this feature I will no longer be able to use new apple hardware at work.. what a sad day that could be..

I doubt they would put iSights in displays... what if you had two 30" monitors side-by-side on your desk... would you have 2 isights on 1 computer???

 

[MattyMac]

Stay focussed, stay awake, stay on target....

About 1.5 hours to go now, you can do it.

I'm off to peel me an apple and put another DVD on, maybe Anchorman.

HAHA...what time is it now over in Australia?

 

[tinydancer]

I love Macrumors users who don't know the difference between "their" and "they're" and "there". So much for being a "smarter" demographic.

I vote for the WWDC announcement of the revival of the "Raspberry" iMac! NOT!

You need a comma between "their" and "they're".

 

[longofest]

It would be nice to see something come out of left field. When was the last time they threw something at us that there wasn't the even the slightest rumor?

Actually, MWSF was a kind of weird introduction. I don't think many people expected the iMac to be the first to go Intel. But I kind of know what you mean.

Also, the Intel transition as a whole we had very little forewarning. Walt Mossberg wrote about it a whopping 2 or 3 days beforehand?

 

[MattyMac]

It would be nice to see something come out of left field. When was the last time they threw something at us that there wasn't the even the slightest rumor?

That would be flippin' sweet dude.

 

[dizastor]

It would be nice to see something come out of left field. When was the last time they threw something at us that there wasn't the even the slightest rumor?

I'm all for that. Some sort of convergence device that we hadn't thought of, or didn't know we needed until Steve came down from the mountain with it.

 

[longofest]

I think the best reason to not have iSight in the ACD is because a lot of pro users work in classified labs where any type of video/camera is banned. If they add this feature I will no longer be able to use new apple hardware at work.. what a sad day that could be..

I wish Apple had thought of that when they came out with their laptop line ALL having iSights. My dad was really, really wanting to get a MacBook Pro for work, but he couldn't because he had to bring it into secure environments.

 

[tvguru]

I think the best reason to not have iSight in the ACD is because a lot of pro users work in classified labs where any type of video/camera is banned. If they add this feature I will no longer be able to use new apple hardware at work.. what a sad day that could be..

You could use another companies monitor. Just wouldn't be as nice.

 

[DJMastaWes]

I think the best reason to not have iSight in the ACD is because a lot of pro users work in classified labs where any type of video/camera is banned. If they add this feature I will no longer be able to use new apple hardware at work.. what a sad day that could be..

I think it would be smart of apple to make a NEW ACD and you can custom order it with a iSight if you want, and if you don't want it, it's cheaper. also this way, people who have 2 ACDs can have an iSight in one and no iSight in the other.

 

[direzz]

You could use another companies monitor. Just wouldn't be as nice.

apple should give their PRO customers the option to have the isight or not have it.

 

[Zoboomafoo]

In my observations most people who are working wait staff type positions arent trying to support themselves. These are typically the types of jobs one has when they are still in school, most people don't make a career out of it.

Plus one can get a large amount of $$ in tips, which is tax free to those who don't cliam it as income.

is this like saying robbing a bank is a good way to get free money, as long as you don't tell anyone you stole it?

tips are taxable! if you don't report it, you're breaking ze law.

 

[azentropy]

Predictions and Hopes

Ok my predictions:

MacPros of course. Woodcrests across the board in large towers that are
slightly different case in appearnce than before, but much more expandable inside (2 optical drives, room for 4 3.5 SATA)...
Speed bump for MacBook Pro's. 17" gets Merom, 15" just get speed bumped Yohan.
Speed bump for iMacs using still using Yohan.
MacBooks untouched or get a slight decrease in price for Black.
New line of XServers.

What I hope for:
I'm hoping for more out of 10.5 that what I've seen so far. Nothing yet has grabbed me as - boy I gotta have that. Of course I said the same thing about 10.4, yet when the time came I did rush out and get it!

My biggest hope is for something in between the Mac mini and the MacPros. I'm hoping for a mini tower using Conroe, that has a PCI Express slot and ONE other free PCI slot.. Uses 3.5 SATA drives (room for 2) and 5.25 Optical drive and comes in around $1200-$1300 or so. I have my own 24" LCD already and I'd like something a bit more powerful (especially video) and expandable than a Mac mini but don't want to have to spend $2K to get it.

 

[boncellis]

At what point does the Apple Store usually go down--right before or right after the conference begins?

One note on the ADC w/ iSight debate, it seems like the integrated iSights that Apple has been using are somewhat low cost--almost like Apple could include them and keep the price point where it is because of offsetting cost reduction (LCD panel price drop perhaps). I think I would just prefer the price drop if it's possible, but who's going to fault Apple for including the iSight without any increase in price?

I already know the answer, and it's about 1/4 of the members of this forum. jk

 

[Glass]

I totally agree with you.. I have a macbook pro and cannot bring it to work for just that reason.. I am just hoping they don't add it to all the hardware! Like I said before.. it would be horrible! I am confident they won't add it to their high end desktop system, it just doesn't make sense.. well.. here's hopin'

I wish Apple had thought of that when they came out with their laptop line ALL having iSights. My dad was really, really wanting to get a MacBook Pro for work, but he couldn't because he had to bring it into secure environments.

 

[jMc]

Where are the last minute leaks? There's always at least one in the couple of hours before the show, but Apple are really playing it close to their chests this year... This can only lead me to one of two conclusions:

1. There's nothing exciting being announced
2. Something truly earth shattering is being announced
3. I'm an obsessive geek...

Ok, that's three possible conclusions. But it's not enough... At least I've only got ten minutes before I can cycle home to exercise my fingers (and the apple-r keys on my keyboard).

jx

 

[know-it-all5]

dont expect soo much

Honestly, it is my belief that most will be dissapointed after wwdc (including myself). Not because of bad products, or a dissapointing leopard, but because were all expecting too much stuff. There is only so much time for a keynote. The odd of seeing anything more than 3intros and leopard are slim. You be the judge on what to expect. HERE is my guess:

1. macpro 2. xserve 3 . displays

and leopard

 

[Ahheck01]

I think it would be smart of apple to make a NEW ACD and you can custom order it with a iSight if you want, and if you don't want it, it's cheaper. also this way, people who have 2 ACDs can have an iSight in one and no iSight in the other.

Unfortunately, this would up the production costs a LOT.. now they have to make two casings, one with hole and one without. They probably won't because you already have that option - to buy the isight separately.

-Evan

 

[tvguru]

apple should give their PRO customers the option to have the isight or not have it.

True.

Seems like most people on the forums have these cool jobs where they have to be so secretive. Where they can't even have camera's or anything. I'm just a lowly student studying Aviation of all things. It'll be nice if I can actually find a job though.

 

[SWC]

 

[DJMastaWes]

Honestly, it is my belief that most will be dissapointed after wwdc (including myself). Not because of bad products, or a dissapointing leopard, but because were all expecting too much stuff. There is only so much time for a keynote. The odd of seeing anything more than 3intros and leopard are slim. You be the judge on what to expect. HERE is my guess:

1. macpro 2. xserve 3 . displays

and leopard

I think I will be dissapointeed, because all I want is a MacBook Pro... but reading the rumors, alot of people don't think that will happen. I don't mind if it's just annouced and like january, does not ship for a while. But I want a MacBook pro already. Anyway, we will see soon.

1Hours 17 mins!!!!!

 

[tvguru]

Good catch keep them coming.

 

[jMc]

Just saw that over at AI. A new MS-bashing banner, woo-hoo...

jx

 

[Glass]

I think the marketing is getting a bit out of hand... lol that is pretty funny though