so what would knock your socks off? I'm antsy only becuase of the nano. Apple should have known that the nano would be a hit with the market. Would they blow their load on the first announcement and then follow up with a lack luster "One more thing..." announcement? If they do, Apple could cry wolf too many times and piss off their fanboys.

Aside from a video iPod, the only thing that'd get me giddy would be MacOSX86 for the masses :D :D :D
I think the video iPod is feasible. The PSP is case enough that the market can support a multifunction handheld device. With Sony pushing UDP, perhaps Apple won't be so reluctant to get into a market this young.

Anything Leopard or Intel related. It's been awhile, but I think those have to do with 'puters. ;)

Brace yourselves, it's gonna be a pink iPod. Not just any pink iPod either, but cross branded...

http://www.sanrio.com/

The Hello Kitty iPod is on it's way! You may laugh now, but when you see Steve in a pink turtleneck you'll know I was right.

Please let it be this! (half way down)

http://www.hardmac.com/news/2005-10-10/#4588

Quad processor macintel!

mmmm...if a quad system came out I'd start using Maya again.

It felt too slow on the Mac for my taste. It was hard to ever admit that, but on Irix or NT it was a ton faster.

Knockin’ me socks off ...
 

Well, here is what would knock my socks off:

“Apple has just announced iPod movie, which claims "1000 movies in your pocket", featuring a 5 Tb drive.

As an option, you may purchase a packet containing “The Best 1000 Classic Movies of the 20th century”. Pre-loaded.

Included are universal cables and wi-fi hook-up to your TV, as well as the 8-inch Private version of the revolutionary Apple SoftScreen. This high-resolution screen unfolds without a wrinkle, thanks to the "shape memory" of its 3 micron thick background material.

Apple’s portable SoftScreen is available in sizes ranging up to 72 inches, with convenient re-usable, instant wall attachments.”

THAT would knock my socks off!

:cool:

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Heh, none taken. Nice to know a little Cal is till left in our Arctic brother. ;)

But to answer the jibe. Jury duty is not the sitting and listening to evidence, I would pay attention to that. No, this is the long wait to find out whether you are selected or not. In other words, "Sit in this room with 200 others and wait for your number to be called." Yes, it took 8 hours just to find out that they "settled" and that we could go home. Heck, email me at home you morons! If you need me, I can be there in 15 minutes! Augh, the humanity. Then there's the California DMV... AUGH!!! :O

This with Intel processors (take your pick how many)

Sigh... one can dream.

Just seeing the list on that one makes my head spin... Your talking about a dream machine that'd cost as much as a house ! lol
By the way... Can't remember what time the conference is at... all the palces that have this info are so clogged upw ith hits that I can even check... And please don't forget to include the time zone ! I'm on Eastern.

the conference is wraping up right now...

New iMacs 1.5GHz - 2.1GHz in 17" and 20". Prices $1299, $1359, $1699, $1759. iMacs come with FrontRow Bluetooth Remote, iSight, .

iPod with video 320 x240 2.5" screen

still waiting to see if any new PowerBooks are coming out too...

Thanks for the update. The Apple Store site is being updated, so I can't get any info there either.

4x3 screen and NOT 16x9!? Nooooooooo!!!!! :O

So predictable. Apple will sell the 4:3 iPod to everyone too crazy to resist for the next 6 months. Then, 6 months from now, they'll have an iPod with 16:9 viewed sideways like those handheld game devices. and everyone too crazy (and rich) to resist will buy the iPod all over again. And that's how Apple's been having record quarters.

Ahh, I think you are right on the money. I'm not one of those knee jerkers. At least not trying to be when the Intels arrive. ;)

I can't seem to find firewire listed in the specs of any of the new iPods... If this is the case, since OS X doesn't support USB booting, this might make the iPod less versatile (and justifying their purchase to the accountants more difficult)...

was there a keynote speech? When will i be able to watch it via QuickTime?

Well, I’m going to listen to my 1.generation iPod tonight – with a grin on my face. Thinking of all the money I’m saving by not having updated yet; and not rushing to buy anything for another 6–24 months. In fact I’m quite content. Mmmmm...

Still waiting for that iPod with the SoftScreeen.

:)

ha ha...I'm still rockin the 2g 10GB I bought over 3-years ago. scratched up very bad...and still working great!

It's at the Apple site now Pantherbro...

Looks like another big announcement coming October 19th to "unveil Apple’s latest pro innovations.” :eek:

To be held in New York City on October 19, 2005 on the eve of PhotoPlus Expo. So based on that, I see the following in the chicken entrails...

iPhoto 6* - A full media (movies, audio, graphics, photos etc) archive and search app. Will reference, not copy media, will be able to keyword search according to Spotlight comments (how stupid that it does NOT do that now).

iShot - A 5 megapixel camera a tad larger than the iPod Nano.

Upgraded version of Mac Mini

Desktop versions of the first Intels

I doubt #4, but I can dream.