Last minute Apple rumors roundup
By Ryan Block 
posted Sep 12th 2006 2:24AM
posted Sep 12th 2006 2:24AM
Man, Steve really must have people in a tizzy, the rumor mill is still glowing bright even at two in the damn morning. Up today we have:- Apple New Zealand supposedly leaks 50GB / 80GB iPod dock adapter kit for Universal Dock system. Oook.
- TUAW has what could be (but probably isn't) Steve's itinerary, which highlights a new nano, widescreen video iPod, and the TubePort, a streaming home theater movie device that connects your TV to your computer via USB and grabs movies hosted by Apple.
- Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros, of course. (We were really trying not to say natch that time.)
- Updated nanos with larger capacities, battery lives, differing colors, and aluminum posteriors.
- iTunes 7 and 10.4.8 will be released.
- Ok, that's more or less it right now.
[Thanks, Graham & dawnraid]
What about the Playstation 3?
late breaking rumor - Apple event called off due to everyone already knowing what's going to happen.
Uhm, Movie Store?
Yawn...
It's no longer really important these days...
No core 2 duo macbook pros. just yet at least.
No leopard either til at least november.
sorry kids.
Well if they announce movies to download they'll also need to announce something decent to watch them on, be it a proper video iPod or some kind of streaming device for your TV.
No Core Duo 2's would be really retarded on Apple's Part. The price of switching to Intel is that Apple had better keep up with the PC's now.
I think that Apple will be in good shape if they do that much. I sort of expect the core 2 duo based MBPs might go at a special event or even just quitely replaced in the channel.
The rest would be nice, and not at all unreasonable. I might even be able to forgive Apple for not releasing any kind of non-iPod handheld device.
All I'll bet on is a movie store. I'd also bet against a full screen ipod, just because i know people want one too badly for it to be real...
-Taylor
c'mon engadget; 50 or 80 gb ipods on the apple new zealand site!
thats awesome! if only Apple New Zealand existed :(
version: 1.23.0
domain_Name : apple.co.nz
Date First Registered : 1997-04-07T00:00:00+12:00
Date of Expiry : 2006-10-07T00:00:00+13:00
Date Last Modified : 2006-09-07T11:03:05+12:00
REGISTRANT
Name : Renaissance Ltd
Address : Conduit International Ltd
: Private Bag 92816
City : Auckland
Its just a reseller.
lol Apple isnt even in nz, thats just a reseller by the name of renaissance, but they use the apple website and everything. how about a Frickn iTunes store in nz, i think we are the only english speaking country not to have one?
tuaw has something that says 10.4.8 isn't gonna be out til the end of the year...
the new iphone is presented in a french newspaper today :
http://www.igeneration.fr/dataimg/iphonelevrai.jpg
Free Pizza and I would be happy...
24" iMac core duos now available at the Apple store!
Guess what, i heard this crazy roumor that steve jobs and Billy G would be battleing it out in a freaking debate, followed later casual drinks and the occasional bum touch.
I would easily bet on the movie store, and probably a new iPod. But really, a new iPhone? Come on now, let's be seriousness here.
I really couldn't care less for any of this. Who's gonna pay $14.99 for a movie when it's cheaper to watch it in theatres? I just wish Apple would update their Macbook Pros!
Um er, Robpod who posted this has now admitted that the webpage was fake. he is impressed that he made the headlines on engadget.
Whoah, now this is REALLY cool! Thanks for the heads-up Engadget! Steve's called the Event to announce 10.4.8. I've been waiting for that for, like, eight years ever since my dot matrix's parallel port stopped working with my Mac IIx. Way to go, Steve-O!
What about the Core 2 "Quadro" which is supposed to be released next month?
TubePort who said its called TUBEPORT the product is called TelePort.
My Guess: Shake Sucessor and upgrades to 'Pro' Line. Perhaps a new animation suite?
I don't know about anything else, but I do know the iTunes movie store is coming. But be prepared to be disappointed, people, just as you were with Amazon's offering. I'm talking hardly any selection and relatively high prices.
Of course, the music store didn't start off with 2 million tracks either, so they could bulk it up over time, provided they end up still thinking it's worth it six months from now.
The TUAW agenda almost convinced me, but I've changed my mind. The price plan for the purported Movie Store doesn't make sense, and the TubePort sounds like an in-elegant hack by Apple standards. The most convincing point? The security around one of these events, I just can't believe the entire agenda could leak out, it'd be a first...
http://www.babilim.co.uk/blog/2006/09/last-minute-rumours.html
Sheesh, you guys are missing the biggest product announcement they're making: since the iPod is already a fashion accessory in and of itself, Apple is entering the fashion market while simultaneously poking fun at their own CEO. Look at this leaked marketing image about to go up on their website!!
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6761/edm640pz4.jpg
A reader embedded in this thing's docking cradle reads the oils on your finger, then your Mac or PC uses that data to formulate the fragrance which perfectly complements your natural pheromones. The fragrance is combined on-the-fly within the unit from a cartridge of component chemicals, and sprayed out the front with a touch of the sensor on top there. Hell, I'd get it if they're selling it in Canada...
This one's for you. What's YOUR scent?
Also, Odada: looks fake, but I'd probably RUN out and get it if that were real. ;)
iTunes store is down...
"It's Showtime"
I just launch itunes on my imac and when I click on the music store icon I saw this"
It's Showtime
The iTunes Store is being updated.
My local time here is 7:40am CDT
Wonder what they are up tooo! huh
That phone from Odada looks super cool but it'll be an mac with windows/office/... pre-installed. The MS-Mac or MacMS.
Heresy, I know
Very dull list if that's all it is. Limited movies that will be in the US only no doubt. Minor ipod upgrades. Device that streams bad quality video. Hmm. Come on - where's our apple tablet/touchscreen device? It's gonna be UMPC for me at this rate, unless my ibook lasts for 5 more years until they release one.
down are also german and uk store..sans musik :)
The Germans have made already an update to the quicktime page and added Itunes Videos on the left down corner. http://www.apple.com/de/quicktime/mac.html
the store is down, and note it says the "Itunes Store" is being updated, not the official name "Itunes Music Store"
hmm
Notice how it says SHOWTIME...The iTunes Store is Down and NOT iTunes MUSIC Store is down?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....guess they are getting rid of the music part now that we'll also have movies.
No core 2 duo macbook pros.
Steve Jobs "We are now announcing brand new IPOD socks. Now in 32 different colors. Thanks for comming see ya next year."
At the bottom of the Swedish Quicktime page there is a list of downloadable music videos. The strange thing is that the videos listed are proper movies (Transporter 2, Enigmo 2…).
Check out the link: http://www.apple.com/se/quicktime/mac.html
http://registration.euro.apple.com/cgi-bin/stoptiondeat.cgi
hmm......
oops
rather: http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/swedenstore/
Every one of Apple's online stores are down.. said to be back within the next hour.
Steve no matter what you can't make all these gadgets hungry people happy read this http://prasanthtech.wordpress.com/2006/09/12/steve-no-matter-what-you-show-you-cant-make-us-happy/
Let's see Apple get all crazy innovative, and just create a touchscreen phone w/ bundled bluetooth;
Plays Video (with a widescreen)/music/ and, works as a phone :p
But with a big screen comes protective gear, more of those apple condoms :p
hmmmm using 10.4.8 and ITunes 7 now........LOL