ampTK Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) Once again we are in this time of the year, when rumors, analysis, hopes and wishful thinking run freely on the internet on enormous amounts, overlapping and stacking until we don't know which one is which. MacWorld is almost upon us! What do you predict Jobs will release on his keynote? Many believe that some of the most long lasting Apple rumors will become true in a few days, things like the iPhone, Newton return or PDA, Mac tablet, and the video iPod have been strong rumors for years, and all have its supporters. Do you think one of those will come true, or something completely different will be unveil, perhaps shocking new features of known coming products like the iTV or Leopard will be instead? Write what, in your oppinion, will happen or you only wish it would. I expect the following: iLife and iWork released (with simple spreadsheet app, and a way to add content to iWeb pages from a web interface). One or two major studios added to iTunes store. iTV released (it\'s hard to know if will do more than just receive streaming from other macs but I hope so) Leopard announced with release date (1-1.5 months). Short Photoshop CS3 Demo on Intel. 8 core Mac pro released (CS3 Demo on this machine). iPod phone announced (small, more iPod than phone). .Mac improved (they better! and they should reduce pricing). no video iPod Edited January 2, 2007 by andazp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCor Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) I think we will finally see the the iPhone, but don't know how will it be called, maybe Mac phone, I hope it's not just an iPod with simple phone support, I don't like the idea, I prefer a fully fleshed phone with music support. 12" mac book pro, I sooo want this. iTV with video recording or support in it's interface for third party recorders/tuners, and will remain with that name Itunes store will support subscriptions and "renting" of films (great for the iTV) New displays, with bigger sizes, better quality, isight and HDMI inputs iMac and mac book pro redesigns Leopard released before expected, maybe the same day. If not, a full feature set description with new finder and improved aqua Announcement but not release of mac pro with 8 cores Edited January 1, 2007 by JCor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user2 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I think we will finally see the the iPhone, but don't know how will it be called, maybe Mac phone, I hope it's not just an iPod with simple phone support, I don't like the idea, I prefer a fully fleshed phone with music support. 12" mac book pro, I sooo want this. iTV with video recording or support in it's interface for third party recorders/tuners, and will remain with that name Itunes store will support subscriptions and "renting" of films (great for the iTV) New displays, with bigger sizes, better quality, isight and HDMI inputs iMac and mac book pro redesigns Leopard released before expected, maybe the same say, otherwise a full feature set description with new finder and improved aqua Announcement but not release of mac pro with 8 cores I would like to see the MacPro tower go to 8 cores get 2 external sata ports and support sli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 They will do something cool. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuro Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Here's a list of some things that I feel have a good chance of happening at Macworld. An official release of the Apple cellphone, complete with a clever gimmick to introduce it. (Eg: Steve's presentation is interrupted by a phone call. When he takes it out of his pocket to answer, the audience gets a nice surprise.) Two models will be introduced, and more unannounced models will be released later on in 2007. Immediate availability. Either an update on iTV's status, or the announcement of its immediate availability. Of course, it won't be called "iTV," but rather Mac Media Hub or something The release of new versions of iWork and iLife for 2007. Expect both products to be renamed. Apple is expected to drop the "i-..." in almost everything but the iPod. iWork's successor will feature new spreadsheet capabilities. (Windows guy: I do spreadsheets. Mac guy: Yeah, and now I do that too, plus tons of new things with (insert new product name here)) An update on sales for the iTunes store with specific stress on movies The introduction of new Mac Pros with updated Clovertown CPUs An Adobe representative will demonstrate Fireworks, Photoshop, and some other CS3 programs. An update on CS3's total progress will be given. New displays are introduced with built-in iSight cameras. New screen sizes become available, including a model larger than the 30." Here's a list of some things that won't happen at Macworld. A Microsoft employee announces the progress of the upcoming Office: Mac 2007/2008 A touch-screen iPod with better movie support is made immediately available Steve Jobs becomes senile, wanders on stage with his black turtleneck but no pants, stares awkwardly at the audience, and has a seizure Bill Gates shows up to tell everybody that Vista has been pulled at the last minute, and that he will now join Apple as a janitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Here's a list of some things that won't happen at Macworld.Bill Gates shows up to tell everybody that Vista has been pulled at the last minute, and that he will now join Apple as a janitor However one can dream on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 A lower end Mac Pro costing no more than 2,000 Eur? After all there is a 999 Eur iMac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 A lower end Mac Pro costing no more than 2,000 Eur?After all there is a 999 Eur iMac. i bet there will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuro Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Has anybody seen the latest ad on Apple's site? I forgot to mention Leopard in my prediction post. Whoops... Apparently, the 2007 MacWorld is going to be even bigger than a keynote, as far as how monumental the announcements will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampTK Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Has anybody seen the latest ad on Apple's site? Well, as easily hype accumulates around 1 Infinite Loop, they better release all the (rumored) stuff they got on the pipes this year (not delaying the video iPod any more comes to mind). I'm really curious about the rumored mobile version of OS X for smartphones and other "cool devices" that's supposedly are in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 that's a pretty sweet add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 that's a pretty sweet add looks like they must be doing something big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 like really big (leo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampTK Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) That teaser makes my brain play the 2001 opening theme on my head Edited January 2, 2007 by andazp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloutmacstoday Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 dooooooooooo, doooooooooo00, dooooooooooo, dooo, dooo, dododododododododododododo... (2001 theme) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japhex Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 "The human adventure is just beginning" : startrek "The first 30 years were just the beginning" : apple It's a cool ad, but a bit copypaste to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Like The Wind Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 OSX FREEEEEEEEEEED!!! ok not really I doubt it but would be cool. Who knows what steve will do but I am sure the RDF will be very strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampTK Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Nobody has mentioned it, but if Apple is making iTV with 802.11.n (as expected) so it can stream video, and is going to make use of the n capable wireless cards on the recent macs, they are most probably going to release a N draft router, a new Airport base at MacWorld (I hope they get rid of the silly UFO look). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBK.Xscape Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) haha and hopefully make an airport wireless express that last more than a year before breaking. many people have had their express base stations fry out within a few months, just look at the user reviews of the product. Edited January 4, 2007 by GBK.Xscape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Mine is fine, though occasionaly I have to restart it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 What I would like to see: Leopard comes out this month, just a tad before Vista. Apple says something about a phone or launches one. A new cheaper laptop and the 12 inch Macbook Pro iTv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbz Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Nobody has mentioned it, but if Apple is making iTV with 802.11.n (as expected) so it can stream video, and is going to make use of the n capable wireless cards on the recent macs, they are most probably going to release a N draft router, a new Airport base at MacWorld (I hope they get rid of the silly UFO look). The thing is, the 802.11n specification is not yet finalized. If they releases n products, they would have to be flashable to the spec when it comes out (if that can be done) or else they'd be considered "pe-draft" and may not be very compatible with other n hardware when more stuff comes out. FYI, the routers available now that are n are pre-draft. -Urby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe The Dragon Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 head less desktop mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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