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WWDC: Leopard Features? Xserves and Mac Pros?

Let's see, I have a few dozen things I'd like to see:

- (S)FTP-mountable volumes that you can WRITE to.
- Faster spotlight. I really wouldn't mind, but they got me believing it'd be "instant", and really it's just "fast" right now.
- A "calculate folder sizes" in the finder that acutally applies to all windows.
- A few more display options for files in finder. That "Group By People" one in Spotlight is kinda clever. A large tile mode would be good.
- Folders in the Finder that hint about what's inside. LIke a folder full o' word docs would have a word doc icon imposed on the folder.
- A whole new Label system that is A) Not ugly and B) color customizable
- A new dock, or at least a new dock feature! Or, at least avoiding the situation where an item dragged to the trash accidently gets a permanent home on the dock instead. The dock is, like, 10.1 technology
- resolution independence, of course. I want to zoom out a bit.
- an optional grey, translucent layer below the current app that makes all background windows a bit more in the background. I get confused if I can't see the traffic lights.
 
Core 2 Duo In MacBook & Mini By Thanksgiving - Worst Case

Mainyehc said:
You know, all I personally want is to see Apple fitting a Merom inside a MacBook (non-pro, yes)... I mean, why shouldn't they do that?

Sure, back in the PowerPC days, the differentiation made by Apple between their consumer and professional lines was based both on features AND processors... In a way, it made some sense, as the supply of PowerPC chips was sometimes constrained... Since the G3, G4 and G5 families were alternately produced by IBM and Moto-Freescale, that was less of a problem, as the consumer line would never cannibalize supply for the professional line and vice-versa. I know I'm speculating here, but it sure makes some sense.

Anyway... This worked fine back when Apple was, platform-wise, isolated from the rest of the other computer manufacturers. Now they can't afford to lose customers to other brands, and let's face it: if the Core 2 Duo processors will, as it appears, cost the same as their Core Duo counterparts did when they were launched, why shouldn't Apple slap them across the board? They could always deplete their stock of Core Duo processors on their Mac mini line, while lowering them to their original $499 and $599 pricetags...

Just my €0,02... It's true, I'll have to get my hands on a MacBook until the end of September, so this is mostly wishful thinking :eek: . Anyway, am I too off-base? (I'm guessing not...).
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Don't worry. They will do it by Thanksgiving at the latest. Top speed will remain 2GHz. But battery life will be doubled. :p

Little doubt Apple buys their processors "Just-In-Time" so there is no stockpile of obsolete processors to deplete. Mini will get Core 2 as well by Thanksgiving.
 
Multimedia said:
There was never any logic to using Woodcrest across the board - only for the Quad. Conroe is just as fast, cheaper and cooler for dual core models. :)
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Woodcrest has the same TDP as Conroe, so it's not cooler.
 
Mainyehc said:
You know, all I personally want is to see Apple fitting a Merom inside a MacBook (non-pro, yes)... I mean, why shouldn't they do that?
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Nothing wrong with that, but I don't think it will happen until after the back-to-school rush, especially with the iPod offer that has been thrown in.

After that I can see the MB and the mini being upgraded. Maybe an announcement in Paris - along with the iMac going Core 2.

I think everyone will be happy, but not surprised, if the MBP goes Core 2 next week. The surprise would be a smaller MBP with a 13" display added to the lineup. Might just happen.
 
Multimedia said:
Don't worry. They will do it by Thanksgiving at the latest. Top speed will remain 2GHz. But battery life will be doubled. :p

Little doubt Apple buys their processors "Just-In-Time" so there is no stockpile of obsolete processors to deplete. Mini will get Core 2 as well by Thanksgiving.
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Well... I'll still have to worry, since I absolutely *must* have the MacBook on the 29th October, at the latest ;) . I'm leaving to Granada on a 6-month Erasmus interchange, and there's NO WAY I'm buying a MacBook with a spanish keyboard (nor will I get it only on my christmas vacation, and besides, or won't be as easy to have it shipped there)... On the other hand, the VAT in Spain is MUCH lower than in Portugal... I know this is totally off-topic, but do you know if it's easy to change a MacBook keyboard layout? :D
 
No a huge deal, but would be nice.

I hope with the release of Leopard OS X doesn't require a reboot for updates or any sort. I'd also like to save my sessions upon shutting down. All the same windows open and in the same place as I left it. Another one would be a more GUI options for the firewall and perhaps an add-on for snort. I know third party tools exist, but I'd like it to be built into the OS. Widgets that can become part of the the desktop background, but not replace it. I'm sure I could make a huge list of improvements, but these are a few that I'd really like to see done.
 
bloosqr said:
this will be the new and improved "sync" ... btw if this isn't what they are going to do i still recommend taking a look at mac os x's mobile user configurations as it really is brilliant (as it also has the side effect of auto-backing up your laptop to a different machine))
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Whats this, i have never heard of this, is it part of the OS, can someone help me out, either explain how to access this or where tor ead up on it.

thomasburns said:
The thing that gets me :eek: is the 3d capabilities. A 3d dock? A 3d expose? A 3d filesystem viewer? or just a simple 3d affect used when, i dunno turning on?
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eww Flip 3d That image just goes to show what is wrong with the way Expose is implimented in Vista, what is that on the last window, have no idea. Expose is best in 2D no need for 3D.

shelterpaw said:
I hope with the release of Leopard OS X doesn't require a reboot for updates or any sort. I'd also like to save my sessions upon shutting down. All the same windows open and in the same place as I left it. Another one would be a more GUI options for the firewall and perhaps an add-on for snort. I know third party tools exist, but I'd like it to be built into the OS. Widgets that can become part of the the desktop background, but not replace it. I'm sure I could make a huge list of improvements, but these are a few that I'd really like to see done.
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I like these ideas, i already have developer mode switched on so i can have the widgets on the desktop, but i would prefer them to be a part of the background like you said. Really cool idea.
 
cr2sh said:
I don't really like the idea of the macpro line-up having different chips.

I know in order to produce a quad lineup.. they'll have to, and it makes little difference to the end user.... but the idea of using "lesser" chips in the low end model bugs me.
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It bugs me the idea that Apple can't produce a middle-of-the-range machine. Something that doesn't have all the bells and whistles but runs well enough :) Ah well, to each their own!
 
GregA said:
It bugs me the idea that Apple can't produce a middle-of-the-range machine. Something that doesn't have all the bells and whistles but runs well enough :) Ah well, to each their own!
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Could you be more specific. Are you talking just in the desktop units?
 
whenpaulsparks said:
i seriously effing hope it's more than <snip> virtual desktops. that's pathetic. we need a revolutionary OS revision.
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Picture this - Steve Jobs is demo'ing Leopard and he pulls out a really old iMac... and says "it also works really fast on one of these"... then he reveals that it's a "virtual desktop" running remotely. You can buy a Mac Mini and have up to 2 old Macs acting as terminals (or buy an "Apple Terminal"). Then he shows the quad machine with the new Apple terminal hub, and says that a school can add this baby to their classroom and instantly have a virtual upgrade for 30 old eMacs (video editing not included - for that you need to buy Macs)

Any chance virtual desktops could refer to that? .. since that's what I want...

ps. Oh... of course, terminals aren't just for your home network, they allow remote connections and an iPad.
 
shelterpaw said:
I hope with the release of Leopard OS X doesn't require a reboot for updates or any sort. I'd also like to save my sessions upon shutting down. All the same windows open and in the same place as I left it. Another one would be a more GUI options for the firewall and perhaps an add-on for snort. I know third party tools exist, but I'd like it to be built into the OS. Widgets that can become part of the the desktop background, but not replace it. I'm sure I could make a huge list of improvements, but these are a few that I'd really like to see done.
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Yes, and the option of saving open tabs upon quitting Safari or a prompt like Firefox offers to prevent me from accidentally clicking the red close window button and closing all of my open tabs, instead of the back button.
 
shelterpaw said:
Could you be more specific. Are you talking just in the desktop units?
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Actually, at the moment I think Apple is so focussed on the high end, and that'll always be expensive. The sweet spot is speed/cost is usually around 6 months behind the cutting edge, and it'd be great to see more Apple options in that area.

I know... iMac, Mac Mini etc can handle that reasonably well... and I do like the look of the new iMac. I'm probably just being picky.

edit: Yes, I meant desktop units, though it's probably true for laptops too?
 
GregA said:
Actually, at the moment I think Apple is so focussed on the high end, and that'll always be expensive. The sweet spot is speed/cost is usually around 6 months behind the cutting edge, and it'd be great to see more Apple options in that area.

I know... iMac, Mac Mini etc can handle that reasonably well... and I do like the look of the new iMac. I'm probably just being picky.

edit: Yes, I meant desktop units, though it's probably true for laptops too?
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The desktops always seem pretty plain jane to me. Usually three or four to choose from and they either are fast, faster, or super fast, but I'm not sure what you mean by bells and whistles. I guess you're saying you want a bare bones machine with a super fast processor without much else.
 
Things I want to see

I would like to see a Woodcrest based Powermac replacement and a developer release of Leopard.

Anything else will be butter.
 
dizastor said:
I think they should add a "buy a new mac" button on the crash dialogue that takes you to the online apple store. Maybe even a splash page that says "Old mac crashing too much? Try one of these new babies!"
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No, they should make a "Gadget" for Windows Vista so when it crashes, the Gadget pops up recommending that the user buy a Mac.

This gadget could also pop up when a virus, instruction, spyware, trojan or adware is detected.

Now that would be sweet.
 
What I want to see from WWDC:

1) New PowerMac (Mac Pro?).
2) New xServer.
3) Updates for MacBook Pros, iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini Lines.
4) New iPods.
5) Something cool and unexpected from the preview of Leopard.
6) Steve in his usual smart and practical black turtle neck.

Then I'd be happy :D :cool:
 
ezekielrage_99 said:
What I want to see from WWDC:

1) New PowerMac (Mac Pro?).
2) New xServer.
3) Updates for MacBook Pros, iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini Lines.
4) New iPods.
5) Something cool and unexpected from the preview of Leopard.
6) Steve in his usual smart and practical black turtle neck.

Then I'd be happy :D :cool:
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1. Most likely
2. More than likely only it's called an "xServe."
3. Possibly, no, no, no. Remember, this is a developer/professional conference. It's got nothing to do with consumer hardware or software.
4. No - not a consumer conference, wait till Apple surprise us with a special event or maybe at Apple Expo Paris if Jobs is doing a keynote.
5. Most definitely
6. But will he wear joggers (Nikes?) or socks with sandals (the "iDag" look)???
 
ezekielrage_99 said:
What I want to see from WWDC:

1) New PowerMac (Mac Pro?).
2) New xServer.
3) Updates for MacBook Pros, iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini Lines.
4) New iPods.
5) Something cool and unexpected from the preview of Leopard.
6) Steve in his usual smart and practical black turtle neck.

Then I'd be happy :D :cool:
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apparently you've been taken your happy pills. :D :p
 
you were only joking about blu-ray right???

i dont want blu-ray i want my HD DVD's!!!!
 
brepublican said:
Throw the Core 2 Duo into the iMac. Then we'll talk.
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I actually placed my order for a 2gb iMac with the 256mb graphics on the 31st.. They told me I could wait 3 days for just the ram upgrade or 2-4 if I wanted the graphics (they had to order a 20" iMac with the graphics upgraded for some reason).

So i'm personally hoping that 2-4 week delay = the new processor in the iMac.
 
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