Macworld '07: Ring ring ring ring iPhone

powerss

iPhone and (Apple)TV Released




http://www.apple.com/

Apple® today introduced iPhone, combining three products—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod® with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting users control iPhone with just their fingers. iPhone also ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, which completely redefines what users can do on their mobile phones.

Apple® today premiered Apple TV™, an easy to use and fun way to wirelessly play all your favorite iTunes® content from your Mac® or PC on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts. Using Apple TV’s stunning new interface, anyone can quickly browse and view their entire collection of digital media from across the room using the simple and intuitive Apple Remote. Apple TV easily connects to almost all modern widescreen televisions, and will be shipping in February for just $299.

apotheos

The last few times the "secret thing" has been pretty lame.

LewieP

new ipod - when songs get sent from Zune to 'New ipod' You automatically get the artists entire backcatalogue, DRM free, on your iMac.

Threepio

Secret thing?


iJetPack.

Tell me you wouldn't buy one.

Monoxide

All I want is a "One more thing..."

I don't give a shit what it is, but don't just walk off of the goddamn stage Jobs.

powerss

Its funny, when you attend the Keynote in person you realize just how good a salesman Steve Jobs is.

I will be there live, and I mean - when they intro'd the shuffle, I fucking went out and got one. A SHUFFLE. IT DIDNT HAVE A SCREEN.

I'm quoted in Wired Magazine talking about "Steve Jobs' reality distortion field"

heh.

Rook

Still waiting for my widescreen iPod.

smokmnky

I'm still not buying the whole iPhone thing, I don't think we'll hear much if anything about it. But I don't mind being wrong on it

As for what I want to hear about..
iTv with a hard drive and Tivo like abilities and iTunes store intergration. That would totally kick ass

darleysam

Monoxide wrote:

All I want is a "One more thing..."

I don't give a shit what it is, but don't just walk off of the goddamn stage Jobs.

iHalo3?

powerss

Here's my dream setup.

Imagine subscribing to select TV shows you KNOW you watch.

For me:

Seinfeld, South Park, Las Vegas, Nip/Tuck, Dirt, Family Guy....

And having your iTV fetch these for you. No cable bill, no stupid shit.

I'd love that.

PikaPuff

I hate you guys. I saw this thread and thought it was Tuesday.

ToadTheMushroom

I'd just put in Scrubs, House, Heroes, Lost and a few Brit comedies and I'd be set for years.

Athenor

Man. And here I thought doing a google search for Reality Distortion Field & Wired would tell me instantly who you are. Turns out it's a pretty common phrase. =(

EggyToast

iPod DS?

DuckterPepper

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

Darmak

DuckterPepper wrote:

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

Unpossible!

victor_c26

DuckterPepper wrote:

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

As much as most people disagree, I say they're going to reveal a new Mac system. One that's geared toward normal computing and gaming in mind, with either OSX or Windows. Apple has been jumping over hoops to make their machines Windows compatible lately, why wouldn't they do this? It only helps them.

Macbook
Macbook Pro

---

Mac Pro

Notice what's missing?

Icemopper

When does this keynote start?

I'd like to watch... or read... whatever.

Cameron_Talley

Icemopper wrote:

When does this keynote start?

I'd like to watch... or read... whatever.

9AM Pacific ST.

Your best bet is probably www.macrumorslive.com

Azio

victor_c26 wrote:

DuckterPepper wrote:

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

As much as most people disagree, I say they're going to reveal a new Mac system. One that's geared toward normal computing and gaming in mind, with either OSX or Windows. Apple has been jumping over hoops to make their machines Windows compatible lately, why wouldn't they do this? It only helps them.

Macbook
Macbook Pro

---

Mac Pro

Notice what's missing?

They expect you to put up with the overpriced iMac, its lopsided, non-upgradeable formfactor, and all the limitations that creates.

Andorien

Azio wrote:

victor_c26 wrote:

DuckterPepper wrote:

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

As much as most people disagree, I say they're going to reveal a new Mac system. One that's geared toward normal computing and gaming in mind, with either OSX or Windows. Apple has been jumping over hoops to make their machines Windows compatible lately, why wouldn't they do this? It only helps them.

Macbook
Macbook Pro

---

Mac Pro

Notice what's missing?

They expect you to put up with the overpriced iMac, its lopsided, non-upgradeable formfactor, and all the limitations that creates.

I know they'd never do it, and I know the reasons why, but I'd still love for them to launch OSX for PCs.

Lewisham

Azio wrote:

They expect you to put up with the overpriced iMac, its lopsided, non-upgradeable formfactor, and all the limitations that creates.

WTF are you smoking? The iMac is fantastic value.

ui

Seeing as I'm in the market for a Mac Mini, I'd love to see them introduce the Core 2 Duo to that line.

Feasible?

Terrorbyte

ui wrote:

Seeing as I'm in the market for a Mac Mini, I'd love to see them introduce the Core 2 Duo to that line.

Feasible?

It really does need an update. I've been waiting for the longest time for the fabled Mac Mini AV - essentially a Mac Media Center device. I'd love to see them offer one with integrated iTV.

But, yeah, Core 2 is probably feasible. Heat isn't really a concern, because I don't think it runs any warmer than a Core. So, if the price is right, it might get the processor update.

nameless

victor_c26 wrote:

DuckterPepper wrote:

an apple computer that has good games to play except WoW?

As much as most people disagree, I say they're going to reveal a new Mac system. One that's geared toward normal computing and gaming in mind, with either OSX or Windows. Apple has been jumping over hoops to make their machines Windows compatible lately, why wouldn't they do this? It only helps them.

Macbook
Macbook Pro

---

Mac Pro

Notice what's missing?

We had that. It was called the G4 Cube. You didn't buy enough of them. Now it doesn't exist anymore. It was fucking sweet.

I think some kind of iPhone announcement is a lock. I'll eat my pants if it doesn't happen.

Warning: By "my pants" I mean "delicious steak."

Merovingi

With the way MS is taking Vista along with the way Apple is making Macs compatible with PC's in a few years it'll all be the same candy - just different flavors.

Terrorbyte

nameless wrote:

We had that. It was called the G4 Cube. You didn't buy enough of them. Now it doesn't exist anymore. It was fucking sweet.

Uh, it was grossly overpriced compared to the more powerful PowerMac being offered at the time. It was just a really, really bad deal and everyone knew it.

I think some kind of iPhone announcement is a lock. I'll eat my pants if it doesn't happen.

Me too, just because I want a phone that doesn't suck a dick and that can work with my Mac. Though, CES did ease the pain a bit. Apple has to deliver a phone announcement of some kind, or it will face a MASSIVE internet backlash.

ui

Terrorbyte wrote:

ui wrote:

Seeing as I'm in the market for a Mac Mini, I'd love to see them introduce the Core 2 Duo to that line.

Feasible?

It really does need an update. I've been waiting for the longest time for the fabled Mac Mini AV - essentially a Mac Media Center device. I'd love to see them offer one with integrated iTV.

But, yeah, Core 2 is probably feasible. Heat isn't really a concern, because I don't think it runs any warmer than a Core. So, if the price is right, it might get the processor update.

Sweet. According to that that Mac update/life cycle site, the mini is late.

Should they announce something topical, I'll be prepared to chuck my PC out the window and run to my local mac store pronto.

Lindsay Lohan

I'd settle for a white Nano...because I'm buying on this week and really want it in white to match my DS Lite :oops:

ROFISH

I'm with the "if there's a cheap, upgradable, headless Mac" crowd.

iMacs are the exact specs of what I what. Except without the screen. And real upgradeable video card. And not SO-DIMM RAM. (Expensive ) And multiple SATA points.

Mac Pro is too expensive with 2 dual-core Xeons and ECC Crazy Expensive Buffered RAM.

Actually I'd kill for an "Apple Motherboard". It could be $400 and I'd still buy one. (For $400, it better damn well come with OS X for free :P)

ui

ROFISH wrote:

I'm with the "if there's a cheap, upgradable, headless Mac" crowd.

iMacs are the exact specs of what I what. Except without the screen. And real upgradeable video card. And not SO-DIMM RAM. (Expensive ) And multiple SATA points.

Actually I'd kill for an "Apple Motherboard". It could be $400 and I'd still buy one. (For $400, it better damn well come with OS X for free :P)

I'd appreciate this.

Or, a Mac Mini with discrete video. I know, dream on.

Terrorbyte

ROFISH wrote:

I'm with the "if there's a cheap, upgradable, headless Mac" crowd.

Ah, the legendary xMac.

Or, a Mac Mini with discrete video. I know, dream on.

I swear, Jobs must hold this shit back just to sadistically watch us pine endlessly for it.

nameless

Terrorbyte wrote:

Uh, it was grossly overpriced compared to the more powerful PowerMac being offered at the time. It was just a really, really bad deal and everyone knew it.

Well, there was that. But it was a "prosumer" machine. And I wish it hadn't died, because I agree that there is a gap between iMac and MacPro that isn't being filled.

Miller

smokmnky wrote:

I'm still not buying the whole iPhone thing, I don't think we'll hear much if anything about it. But I don't mind being wrong on it

Saw this link on Drudge the other day:

[quote=International Herald Tribune]That shift may well be underscored on Tuesday when Steven Jobs, the chief executive of Apple Computer, is expected to unveil an Apple phone representing his company's new mobile communications strategy — highlighted by a device that may include Jobs-inspired refinements like a sleek ceramic case and a transparent touch screen.

Industry executives and competitors say that Apple has developed the first of the next generation of devices that are closer to personal computers in pocket form, meaning that they will easily handle music, entertainment, productivity tasks and communications on cellular and other wireless networks.[/quote]

It definitely piqued my interest.

ui

Terrorbyte wrote:

ROFISH wrote:

I'm with the "if there's a cheap, upgradable, headless Mac" crowd.

Ah, the legendary xMac.

Or, a Mac Mini with discrete video. I know, dream on.

I swear, Jobs must hold this shit back just to sadistically watch us pine endlessly for it.

Just the option for discrete video, while difficult to fit in that awesome form factor, would please me.

I'm ignorant, but do Mac Pros have expansion PCI Express slots? Or is a proprietary hardware connection?

Terrorbyte

ui wrote:

I'm ignorant, but do Mac Pros have expansion PCI Express slots? Or is a proprietary hardware connection?

Hahaha. PCIe. Macs haven't had proprietary hardware connections for a decade or so. The Mac Pro would be a great game machine if it weren't for the workstation processor and the workstation memory. All they need to do is offer a version with a more gaming-friendly configuration and a $1,000 cheaper price, and they'll sell tons to the PC/Mac/Linux tri-boot hypernerd crowd.

Lindsay Lohan

First of all, keynote at noonish eastern time, is that right?

Second, I know that if they announce something awesome it's available immediately on their website, but how long does it take to trickle down to say my local Circuit City?

ROFISH

ui wrote:

Terrorbyte wrote:

ROFISH wrote:

I'm with the "if there's a cheap, upgradable, headless Mac" crowd.

Ah, the legendary xMac.

Or, a Mac Mini with discrete video. I know, dream on.

I swear, Jobs must hold this shit back just to sadistically watch us pine endlessly for it.

Just the option for discrete video, while difficult to fit in that awesome form factor, would please me.

I'm ignorant, but do Mac Pros have expansion PCI Express slots? Or is a proprietary hardware connection?

PCI Express. You can use any video card you want, but it'll only work with Windows and Boot Camp. You need a special video card (ie the ones Apple makes) to boot with Mac's EFI.

Terrorbyte

ROFISH wrote:

PCI Express. You can use any video card you want, but it'll only work with Windows and Boot Camp. You need a special video card (ie the ones Apple makes) to boot with Mac's EFI.

That's not true. You just need one with Mac drivers. Nvidia and ATI both have lists of cards with Mac support.

ROFISH

Herby wrote:

First of all, keynote at noonish eastern time, is that right?

Second, I know that if they announce something awesome it's available immediately on their website, but how long does it take to trickle down to say my local Circuit City?

Depends. iPods, a few days. Macs, a couple of weeks. You're better off going to an Apple Retail Store.

ui

Terrorbyte wrote:

ui wrote:

I'm ignorant, but do Mac Pros have expansion PCI Express slots? Or is a proprietary hardware connection?

Hahaha. PCIe. Macs haven't had proprietary hardware connections for over a decade.

Awesome. At that rate, a "barebones" option would be great. BYOGCAR.

Bring your own graphics card and ram, please.