Comments on: It’s Time to Cast Your Macworld Expo Predictions http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/ The Apple Blog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:50:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Rasmus http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113413 Rasmus Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:33:08 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113413 I guess this is kind of a prediction as well. Kill time before the keynote with SteveNote Expo - The game: http://spil.kathart.dk/stevenote/ I guess this is kind of a prediction as well.

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]]> By: MacWorld http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113162 MacWorld Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:52:21 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113162 [...] FRANCISCO!”. As previsões não são tão revolucionárias quanto a gente gostaria, mas pelo que o TAB aposta as novidades vão ficar por conta de melhorias na linha existente de produtos. Telas revitalizadas, [...] [...] FRANCISCO!”. As previsões não são tão revolucionárias quanto a gente gostaria, mas pelo que o TAB aposta as novidades vão ficar por conta de melhorias na linha existente de produtos. Telas revitalizadas, [...]

]]> By: Javier http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113145 Javier Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:40:31 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113145 -I think for sure Apple will announce a bump up in storage for the iPhone, for sure. Say 10GB and a 20GB or maybe keep the iPhone to one model and announce a 16GB version. -The Flash based MacBook will probably be announced. -Little increases to the existing MacBook Line, like a big bump in HDD space, and LED lighting. A little increase in processor power. -Maybe a revamped keyboard for MacBook Pro to incorporate the new keyboards. -Apple movie rental service will be announced -A revamp for AppleTV sounds about right considering the introduction of movie rentals. -Possibly announcing the 3G iPhone to come in June, I think that announcement will be delayed until the next keynote in September for the WWDC '08. -I think for sure Apple will announce a bump up in storage for the iPhone, for sure. Say 10GB and a 20GB or maybe keep the iPhone to one model and announce a 16GB version.
-The Flash based MacBook will probably be announced.
-Little increases to the existing MacBook Line, like a big bump in HDD space, and LED lighting. A little increase in processor power.
-Maybe a revamped keyboard for MacBook Pro to incorporate the new keyboards.
-Apple movie rental service will be announced
-A revamp for AppleTV sounds about right
considering the introduction of movie rentals.
-Possibly announcing the 3G iPhone to come in June, I think that announcement will be delayed until the next keynote in September for the WWDC ‘08.

]]> By: Catt http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113100 Catt Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:55 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113100 1. iPhone apps 2. Movie rentals via the iTunes Store 3. Updated Macs 4. I'll go out on a limb and say some sort of thin Mac with iPhone touch goodness... 1. iPhone apps
2. Movie rentals via the iTunes Store
3. Updated Macs
4. I’ll go out on a limb and say some sort of thin Mac with iPhone touch goodness…

]]> By: JCdeR http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113097 JCdeR Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:45:11 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113097 There must be a multitude of people involved in the 2008 Apple product line, planning, manufacturing, distribution, purchasing etc. etc. I can't imagine this all remaining a secret until Jobs finally hits the stage. Somebody must know something other than these wild guesses being published on every self respecting Mac Blog. There must be a multitude of people involved in the 2008 Apple product line, planning, manufacturing, distribution, purchasing etc. etc. I can’t imagine this all remaining a secret until Jobs finally hits the stage.

Somebody must know something other than these wild guesses being published on every self respecting Mac Blog.

]]> By: Rob Lewis http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113079 Rob Lewis Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:14:02 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113079 More in the "wish" category than an actual prediction, but some time back Daniel Eran's Roughly Drafted blog made an excellent case for a new "XServe Mini" running a slimmed-down version of X Server and designed for home use (somewhat like MS's new Windows Server). Besides the obvious file backup and media serving functions, he speculated that it could serve as a digital PABX for telephony (both VoIP and, with added hardware, POTS). To which I would add: home automation. More in the “wish” category than an actual prediction, but some time back Daniel Eran’s Roughly Drafted blog made an excellent case for a new “XServe Mini” running a slimmed-down version of X Server and designed for home use (somewhat like MS’s new Windows Server). Besides the obvious file backup and media serving functions, he speculated that it could serve as a digital PABX for telephony (both VoIP and, with added hardware, POTS). To which I would add: home automation.

]]> By: Jay, writer MemberSpeed.com http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113068 Jay, writer MemberSpeed.com Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:57:43 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113068 I am always eager to watch Steve Jobs' Keynote Address, as it excite apple fans form all over the world. I can't wait for Apple's new Innovations this year especially with a very succesful 2007 for them. The new Intel iMac, the iPhone, the New iPod Line and the very much awaited Mac OS X Leopard were released this year and who knows what's in store for us this coming 2008. Personally, I would like to get my hands on an iPhone here in the Philippines and I am waiting with much patience. But, for a new apple product, I would definitely want a tablet notebook from apple running mac os x. It would be a great help especially to graphic artists like me. :) I am always eager to watch Steve Jobs’ Keynote Address, as it excite apple fans form all over the world. I can’t wait for Apple’s new Innovations this year especially with a very succesful 2007 for them. The new Intel iMac, the iPhone, the New iPod Line and the very much awaited Mac OS X Leopard were released this year and who knows what’s in store for us this coming 2008. Personally, I would like to get my hands on an iPhone here in the Philippines and I am waiting with much patience. But, for a new apple product, I would definitely want a tablet notebook from apple running mac os x. It would be a great help especially to graphic artists like me. :)

]]> By: Winter Root Soup with thyme butter « Radical Muffin http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113063 Winter Root Soup with thyme butter « Radical Muffin Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:47:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113063 [...] and chop one celeriac and three golden turnips. Pry the hide from four kohlrabi and chop. Slice an apple in half, quarter and core [...] [...] and chop one celeriac and three golden turnips. Pry the hide from four kohlrabi and chop. Slice an apple in half, quarter and core [...]

]]> By: jake http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113060 jake Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:49:06 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113060 I don't get it. Why update the macbook? Its selling like hotcakes and it wasn't so long that it was the upgrade to the iBook. The MacBook Pro mind you is just a rebadged Powerbook with a camera and an IR for the remote. Surely this will be updated with a new keyboard (like the macbook and the new apple keyboards). Maybe a smaller form factor, and maybe the super small one to replace the old 12 inch Powerbook. I think you are on the money with the screens - they need an update and will surely get one. As for a 3G iPhone... why bother? I think apple will wait until they get another serious rival before they unleash any kind of new iPhone. The Apple TV may get a storage bump and might get some other bits maybe.. i'm thinking a bluetooth adapter for the USB slot for that mighty small bluetooth keyboard? Maybe So -New line of Macbook Pros with a super small one too - New displays - higher resolution maybe with camera and IR - New apple TV software and storage for the movie downloads service - No iPod or iPhone announcements - Steve to retire One more thing... Touch controls on new Macbook Pros - image zooming, slideshow, scrolling, panning etc. I don’t get it.

Why update the macbook? Its selling like hotcakes and it wasn’t so long that it was the upgrade to the iBook. The MacBook Pro mind you is just a rebadged Powerbook with a camera and an IR for the remote. Surely this will be updated with a new keyboard (like the macbook and the new apple keyboards). Maybe a smaller form factor, and maybe the super small one to replace the old 12 inch Powerbook.

I think you are on the money with the screens - they need an update and will surely get one.

As for a 3G iPhone… why bother? I think apple will wait until they get another serious rival before they unleash any kind of new iPhone.

The Apple TV may get a storage bump and might get some other bits maybe.. i’m thinking a bluetooth adapter for the USB slot for that mighty small bluetooth keyboard? Maybe

So

-New line of Macbook Pros with a super small one too
- New displays - higher resolution maybe with camera and IR
- New apple TV software and storage for the movie downloads service
- No iPod or iPhone announcements
- Steve to retire

One more thing… Touch controls on new Macbook Pros - image zooming, slideshow, scrolling, panning etc.

]]> By: raj http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113059 raj Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:55:36 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113059 I'm expecting to see something along the lines of a tablet computer which would be larger than the iphone but smaller than a laptop. It will allow you to take it with you around the house and view web pages, video, photos, email, etc., from anywhere in the house and will run for about 18 hours on battery power. This means it will charge while you're sleeping but be wireless the rest of the day. I’m expecting to see something along the lines of a tablet computer which would be larger than the iphone but smaller than a laptop. It will allow you to take it with you around the house and view web pages, video, photos, email, etc., from anywhere in the house and will run for about 18 hours on battery power. This means it will charge while you’re sleeping but be wireless the rest of the day.

]]> By: Matt Radel http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113056 Matt Radel Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:52:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113056 Updated iPhone & iPod Touch capacities, followed up by some cool apps. I wouldn't be surprised if they brought the Flash Player to both as well. Updated iPhone & iPod Touch capacities, followed up by some cool apps. I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought the Flash Player to both as well.

]]> By: Marek Romanowicz http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113055 Marek Romanowicz Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:29:07 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113055 I am personally waiting to see Steve Jobs announcing 3G iPhone with 16 or 32 GB of memory and GPS, but together with news about iPhone and iTunes Music Store availability in Poland. In Poland with my friends we are betting for it. I am personally waiting to see Steve Jobs announcing 3G iPhone with 16 or 32 GB of memory and GPS, but together with news about iPhone and iTunes Music Store availability in Poland.
In Poland with my friends we are betting for it.

]]> By: Good Grammar Guy http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113053 Good Grammar Guy Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:35:32 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113053 Nick, thank's for takin it in the good-humoured sprit it wuz ment wen I post'd it. I' toatally fergot to ad a bunce of smiley's az part of teh non pr0n skeme uv t'ings. buy th whey, U pass'd teh test wit ur anserz abuv. -GGG Nick, thank’s for takin it in the good-humoured sprit it wuz ment wen I post’d it. I’ toatally fergot to ad a bunce of smiley’s az part of teh non pr0n skeme uv t’ings.

buy th whey, U pass’d teh test wit ur anserz abuv.

-GGG

]]> By: Nick Santilli http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113052 Nick Santilli Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:26:46 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113052 I love When you gUy's helpout with gramer! Its thE best. Maybe Joshll Hire you's as Editor's! ;) 1 - Me sticking with that one. 2 - Actually, I meant sesquicentennial... Edited to protect the innocent. 3 - Typing too fast. Fixed. Thank's! HAHA I love When you gUy’s helpout with gramer! Its thE best. Maybe Joshll Hire you’s as Editor’s! ;)

1 - Me sticking with that one.
2 - Actually, I meant sesquicentennial… Edited to protect the innocent.
3 - Typing too fast. Fixed.

Thank’s!

HAHA

]]> By: Good Grammar Guy http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113051 Good Grammar Guy Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:56:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113051 Grammar lesson for the evening: 1. "In just a little over 2 weeks us Mac geeks..." should be "we mac geeks." the test is to say it to yourself without a lot of modifiers: In two weeks us get to have..." Sounds a bit like Thag the Caveman. 2. Bi-annual - is wrong on two counts: No such word and using the correct word, "biennial" means every two years. I'm sure you meant "semi-annual," which means twice a year (MWSF and WWDC). 3. it's = it is, it's not a possessive form of "it" any more than "hi's" or "her's" are possessive of him or her. Thus, above "Updated Displays - It’s been years..." has it right but later there's "A Sleeker Mac Pro - ... I know it needs room for it’s eleventy cooling fans..." Now write it as "need room for it is eleventy cooling fans..." There will be a quiz at 11 tonight on The Grammar Channel... Grammar lesson for the evening:

1. “In just a little over 2 weeks us Mac geeks…” should be “we mac geeks.” the test is to say it to yourself without a lot of modifiers: In two weeks us get to have…” Sounds a bit like Thag the Caveman.

2. Bi-annual - is wrong on two counts: No such word and using the correct word, “biennial” means every two years. I’m sure you meant “semi-annual,” which means twice a year (MWSF and WWDC).

3. it’s = it is, it’s not a possessive form of “it” any more than “hi’s” or “her’s” are possessive of him or her. Thus, above “Updated Displays - It’s been years…” has it right but later there’s “A Sleeker Mac Pro - … I know it needs room for it’s eleventy cooling fans…” Now write it as “need room for it is eleventy cooling fans…”

There will be a quiz at 11 tonight on The Grammar Channel…

]]> By: Galley http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113049 Galley Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:21:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113049 We will see the debut of the "Triple Play" feature in the iTunes store. One file will play on your Mac or PC, your Apple TV and your Fall 2007 iPod. iPods will output 720p using the AV Component Cable and a firmware update. We will see the debut of the “Triple Play” feature in the iTunes store. One file will play on your Mac or PC, your Apple TV and your Fall 2007 iPod. iPods will output 720p using the AV Component Cable and a firmware update.

]]> By: Robert http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113048 Robert Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:52:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113048 The Beatles' entire catalog finally available on iTunes. Has everybody forgotten about that? Larger storage capacity for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. iWork for the iPhone. (But don't we all?) The Beatles’ entire catalog finally available on iTunes. Has everybody forgotten about that?

Larger storage capacity for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

iWork for the iPhone. (But don’t we all?)

]]> By: Luis http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113047 Luis Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:10:21 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113047 I wish to see a iMac Touch with Leopard Touch, thats the future, BUT I'm pretty sure that's only a dream but instead we will see a really slim 12" MacBook Pro and maybe a upgraded AppleTV, and let's not forget the "one more thing...." but this one is a secret. I wish to see a iMac Touch with Leopard Touch, thats the future, BUT I’m pretty sure that’s only a dream but instead we will see a really slim 12″ MacBook Pro and maybe a upgraded AppleTV, and let’s not forget the “one more thing….” but this one is a secret.

]]> By: Leo http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113046 Leo Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:17:04 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113046 I thought you couldn't sell a device that hasn't been approved by the FCC. So how could you sell that day a 3G iPhone? No touch nothing. Just a new silver MacBook, big deal. Maybe some movie rentals and that's it. I hope, really hope he doesn't talk about the friking phone for the entire keynote again. Fingers cross. I thought you couldn’t sell a device that hasn’t been approved by the FCC. So how could you sell that day a 3G iPhone?

No touch nothing. Just a new silver MacBook, big deal.
Maybe some movie rentals and that’s it.

I hope, really hope he doesn’t talk about the friking phone for the entire keynote again. Fingers cross.

]]> By: Rishi http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113045 Rishi Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:51:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113045 "Touchbook", similar to the ModBook (Axiotron) would be very nice, yet unlikely. Apple TV update is near definite, and slimmer 13.3" macbook is also very likely, given all the speculation. The only evidence going for the official "touchbook", or whatever you want to call it, would be a job listing noted on the Apple website-essentially a multitouch engineer to work with the "iPod and Mac divisions". This would certainly imply some sort of touch screen capabilities coming to the Mac line, but no other definitive evidence has been spotted. 3G iPhone...I have been waiting for it since the iPhone was announced. Despite issues voiced regarding loss of battery life with a 3G iPhone and limits in battery technology, I see no reason why a 3G iPhone announcement shouldn't be imminent. Early-release developed 3rd party apps would be great to see, as it would give an indication of the vast capabilities that the iPhone has not yet had unlocked, officially at least. *crossing fingers for all of the above!* “Touchbook”, similar to the ModBook (Axiotron) would be very nice, yet unlikely. Apple TV update is near definite, and slimmer 13.3″ macbook is also very likely, given all the speculation. The only evidence going for the official “touchbook”, or whatever you want to call it, would be a job listing noted on the Apple website-essentially a multitouch engineer to work with the “iPod and Mac divisions”. This would certainly imply some sort of touch screen capabilities coming to the Mac line, but no other definitive evidence has been spotted. 3G iPhone…I have been waiting for it since the iPhone was announced. Despite issues voiced regarding loss of battery life with a 3G iPhone and limits in battery technology, I see no reason why a 3G iPhone announcement shouldn’t be imminent. Early-release developed 3rd party apps would be great to see, as it would give an indication of the vast capabilities that the iPhone has not yet had unlocked, officially at least. *crossing fingers for all of the above!*

]]> By: Jugger Grimrodd http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113044 Jugger Grimrodd Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:07:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113044 I predict: 1. New displays that look and feel like iMacs (with built in iSight/USB hub). 2. A new portable MacBook "Nano" - Gun metal aluminum. I concede that it will likely be "just a MacBook" in aluminum, but I can dream! 3. Apple TV with an optical drive and loads of storage. I don't think we will ever get a PVR (it would nerf the iTunes Store sales.) I predict:

1. New displays that look and feel like iMacs (with built in iSight/USB hub).
2. A new portable MacBook “Nano” - Gun metal aluminum. I concede that it will likely be “just a MacBook” in aluminum, but I can dream!
3. Apple TV with an optical drive and loads of storage. I don’t think we will ever get a PVR (it would nerf the iTunes Store sales.)

]]> By: matt http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113042 matt Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:54:05 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113042 My prediction is: 1. A brand new ultra-portable mac book 2. A new e-book reader/ internet device 3. A 3g/UMTS iPhone The punch line is they are the same device. My prediction is:
1. A brand new ultra-portable mac book
2. A new e-book reader/ internet device
3. A 3g/UMTS iPhone

The punch line is they are the same device.

]]> By: It’s Time to Cast Your Macworld Expo Predictions « ceaGallery photo retouching Blog & Portfolio http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113041 It’s Time to Cast Your Macworld Expo Predictions « ceaGallery photo retouching Blog & Portfolio Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:27:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113041 [...] It’s Time to Cast Your Macworld Expo Predictions 28 12 2007 from the theappleblog.com (article full url) [...] [...] It’s Time to Cast Your Macworld Expo Predictions 28 12 2007 from the theappleblog.com (article full url) [...]

]]> By: Josh Walker http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113040 Josh Walker Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:11:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113040 I'm hoping the slim MacBook prediction is right. I've saved a lot of money just for it. This is like a second Christmas! I’m hoping the slim MacBook prediction is right. I’ve saved a lot of money just for it.

This is like a second Christmas!

]]> By: adam http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113039 adam Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:08:53 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113039 They are definately coming out with new monitors, and new mid sized computer cases. But you didn't hear that from me. They are definately coming out with new monitors, and new mid sized computer cases. But you didn’t hear that from me.

]]> By: Phil http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113038 Phil Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:07:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113038 A2DP bluetooth support for stereo. And that's why the SDK isn't available until after MacWorld. I'd like to see an external keypad for the iPhone but I'm skeptical that such a thing would come from Apple. Wildly speculative, but why not a touchscreen iMac? More baseless speculation: Soundtracks on Demand that you can download in the movie theater after watching a movie. Sure, why not some improvements to the Apple TV, seeing that Apple appears to be inking a deal with 20th Century Fox? A2DP bluetooth support for stereo. And that’s why the SDK isn’t available until after MacWorld.

I’d like to see an external keypad for the iPhone but I’m skeptical that such a thing would come from Apple.

Wildly speculative, but why not a touchscreen iMac?

More baseless speculation: Soundtracks on Demand that you can download in the movie theater after watching a movie.

Sure, why not some improvements to the Apple TV, seeing that Apple appears to be inking a deal with 20th Century Fox?

]]> By: Twist http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113037 Twist Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:07:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113037 I predict an Apple branded external storage device designed to be used with Time Machine. I see them either going way basic with it so that it is just a USB 2 device or I see them making it a pretty decent NAS type device that may even be able to stream content to an Apple TV. What I would love to see though is a new model of Mac to fill the void between the Mac Mini and Mac Pro. I don't want a lot. Mainly I would just like to see a system with specs similar to the iMac with room for a second internal 3.5 inch HDD and at least a single PCIe slot. I say sell it as cheaply as possible by leaving out the keyboard and mouse just like with the Mac Mini and they can even stick an Intel GPU on the motherboard as long as we have an open PCIe slot to stick something decent in. I miss the days when you could get an entry level PowerMac starting at around $1200 and you would have a pretty decent system with some nice upgradability options. I am not a fan of the iMac screens and their GPU's are a bit low end as always, but I can't afford a Mac Pro either. I predict an Apple branded external storage device designed to be used with Time Machine. I see them either going way basic with it so that it is just a USB 2 device or I see them making it a pretty decent NAS type device that may even be able to stream content to an Apple TV.
What I would love to see though is a new model of Mac to fill the void between the Mac Mini and Mac Pro. I don’t want a lot. Mainly I would just like to see a system with specs similar to the iMac with room for a second internal 3.5 inch HDD and at least a single PCIe slot. I say sell it as cheaply as possible by leaving out the keyboard and mouse just like with the Mac Mini and they can even stick an Intel GPU on the motherboard as long as we have an open PCIe slot to stick something decent in. I miss the days when you could get an entry level PowerMac starting at around $1200 and you would have a pretty decent system with some nice upgradability options. I am not a fan of the iMac screens and their GPU’s are a bit low end as always, but I can’t afford a Mac Pro either.

]]> By: Phil Micracken http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113036 Phil Micracken Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:56:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113036 Displays are a good idea, but I totally second the AppleTV comment. Its like Apple just plopped it out there and then ignored it. I would buy one in a new york minute if it offered TV recording. My predictions: – iPhone apps out the wazoo – Microsoft will get on stage to sing their support of Apple and their how-long-has-it-been update to Office. – Steve will continue to amaze us with an apparent unending stash of black mock turtle necks Displays are a good idea, but I totally second the AppleTV comment.
Its like Apple just plopped it out there and then ignored it. I would buy one in a new york minute if it offered TV recording.

My predictions:
– iPhone apps out the wazoo
– Microsoft will get on stage to sing their support of Apple and their how-long-has-it-been update to Office.
– Steve will continue to amaze us with an apparent unending stash of black mock turtle necks

]]> By: Nick Santilli http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113035 Nick Santilli Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:55:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113035 DeadParrot - That very well may be, however it seems like something more suited for the June Developer Conference. But given the expectations, that's not a bad guess. DeadParrot - That very well may be, however it seems like something more suited for the June Developer Conference. But given the expectations, that’s not a bad guess.

]]> By: Nick Savage http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113034 Nick Savage Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:51:50 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113034 I'm hoping for the iPhone in Canada! I’m hoping for the iPhone in Canada!

]]> By: DeadParrot http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113032 DeadParrot Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:37:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/12/27/its-time-to-cast-your-macworld-expo-predictions/#comment-113032 I think Steve will demo a number of 3rd party iPhone apps, made by major developers using a pre-release version of the official SDK. I think Steve will demo a number of 3rd party iPhone apps, made by major developers using a pre-release version of the official SDK.

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