WWDC Product Releases? [Updated]
With Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference approaching (June 28th), speculation has been building with respect to new product releases at the conference. As a developer's conference, however, consumer product introductions are the exception rather than the rule. Of course, last year Apple did introduce the PowerMac G5 at WWDC.
Apple has confirmed that Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4) will be previewed at the conference. Only a few details about Tiger has been leaked.
New Displays
Long awaited, and long rumored display upgrades are said to be imminent. Specs have been posted offering sizes ranging from 20" to 30". The new displays are described to adopt an aluminum design to match the current PowerMac line.
Pricing is said to top out at $2999 for the 30" model.
iMac G5?
Reports continue to indicate that the next iMac revision will sport a G5 processor.
A newer report has claimed that the new iMac will have a case redesign and incorporate a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Update: Appleinsider posts a possible description of the case design of the new iMac -- described as a "pizza box" with motherboard vertically mounted behind the display.
Update 2: One report suggests that hangable display and G5 iMac are one in the same.
Update 3: CBS Marketwatch reports:
Tablet/Hanging/Interactive
Whispers continue to trickle in about a more ambitious project at Apple... with seemingly related information coming in from various sources. Again, not many details are available, but reports of hangable and interactive displays are keeping things interesting.
Other unconfirmed whispers include a partnership with TiVO and possible confirmation of recent speculation of AirTunes enabled iPod technology.
No Broadcast?
At this point, we've heard that Apple will not be broadcasting the keynote speech to Apple Stores as has been done in the past.
Apple has confirmed that Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4) will be previewed at the conference. Only a few details about Tiger has been leaked.
New Displays
Long awaited, and long rumored display upgrades are said to be imminent. Specs have been posted offering sizes ranging from 20" to 30". The new displays are described to adopt an aluminum design to match the current PowerMac line.
Pricing is said to top out at $2999 for the 30" model.
iMac G5?
Reports continue to indicate that the next iMac revision will sport a G5 processor.
A newer report has claimed that the new iMac will have a case redesign and incorporate a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Update: Appleinsider posts a possible description of the case design of the new iMac -- described as a "pizza box" with motherboard vertically mounted behind the display.
Update 2: One report suggests that hangable display and G5 iMac are one in the same.
Update 3: CBS Marketwatch reports:
Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich released a research note saying he believes Apple will unveil a new iMac at the company's developers conference in San Francisco next week. Milunovich also raised his price target on Apple to $39 from $32 a share.
Tablet/Hanging/Interactive
Whispers continue to trickle in about a more ambitious project at Apple... with seemingly related information coming in from various sources. Again, not many details are available, but reports of hangable and interactive displays are keeping things interesting.
Other unconfirmed whispers include a partnership with TiVO and possible confirmation of recent speculation of AirTunes enabled iPod technology.
No Broadcast?
At this point, we've heard that Apple will not be broadcasting the keynote speech to Apple Stores as has been done in the past.
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100 months ago
I think new displays and a new iMacs are going to happen. The vertical Pizza box design sounds interesting. I am sure Apple will blow me away. As for the tablet I will believe it when I see it.
But I'm am mostly looking forward to seeing what is in 10.4. Apple's true brilliance comes across in software design...they have never ceased to impress me with there operating system upgrades.
WWDC is coming! :D :eek: :D
But I'm am mostly looking forward to seeing what is in 10.4. Apple's true brilliance comes across in software design...they have never ceased to impress me with there operating system upgrades.
WWDC is coming! :D :eek: :D
100 months ago
sounds good, but if the 30" is going to be 2999, it seems like we may not see much of a price drop on the 23". I mean, if the 23" went down to 1499 or so, why would anyone pay another 1500 for the 30", when they could just buy two 23" for the same price? I hope the 23" gets a price drop, cause I'm buyin!
100 months ago
Well not that I will be buying any of the aforementioned potential releases, but I'd love to see something like a new iPod come out, I would buy that :rolleyes:
100 months ago
didn't the specs on the new displays mention something about hanging on their supports? maybe theres bleedover in the two seperate rumors? maybe the new form factor allows to mounted on a wall? The rumors said it would take up a lot less room than the current models...
just a thought... :D
just a thought... :D
100 months ago
I would SO buy an iMac G5 - and oooOOOOoooo this is my 4th ever rumor roundup :D Bring on the updates!!
100 months ago
I don't care about what's the next rev of XYZ piece of hardware. I probably don't have the budget for it right now.
I want to know what Tiger is going to have in it. Where's the software rumors?
I want to know what Tiger is going to have in it. Where's the software rumors?
100 months ago
why would anyone pay another 1500 for the 30", when they could just buy two 23"?
Because it's 30 bleeping inches! What other reason do you need? Why does anyone need a Hummer when a VW Jetta or a Smart Car will get you there just as well? It's bragging rights, it's machismo, it's the American Way.
I suppose there are also practical reasons: if you wanted your monitor to double as your DVD-viewing screen, if you had limited desk space, if you need to work on very large images. But mainly it's to say "mine's bigger."
100 months ago
i just took delivery on a rev. b dual 1.8 w/ 256mb ram (upgraded it myself to 1.25 gigs), 80 gig hd (slapped in another 200 gig sata for video), 128mb ati 9600XT, logitech mx900 bluetooth mouse and logitech z-2200 thx speakers- a new 20" apple lcd is all i need to complete this awesome system!!!
previous to the dual g5, i'd been using a latest rev 17" imac... wow... what a difference. both great machines, but the dual is just unbelievable.
anyone else get their new rev. bs? what do you think?
previous to the dual g5, i'd been using a latest rev 17" imac... wow... what a difference. both great machines, but the dual is just unbelievable.
anyone else get their new rev. bs? what do you think?
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