New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

10/20 new products

post #1 of 54
10/19/09 at 7:25pm
Thread Starter 
Cue Mortal Kombat theme music:

IT HAS BEGUN!!!!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/19/apple-to-introduce-host-of-new-machines-new-multitouch-input-de/

http://daringfireball.net/linked/2009/10/19/tomorrow
Reply
post #2 of 54
10/20/09 at 6:20am
I want to believe today is the day, but until the Apple Store goes down I will remain a skeptic... :)
Reply
post #3 of 54
10/20/09 at 6:56am
store is down
Reply
post #4 of 54
10/20/09 at 6:56am
 I believe! I believe!!

(Apple Store is down)

Reply
post #5 of 54
10/20/09 at 7:44am
I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve!
Reply
post #6 of 54
10/20/09 at 7:53am
Thread Starter 
Doesnt look too exciting so far:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/apple-store-down-for-updates/
Reply
post #7 of 54
10/20/09 at 7:55am
Let me rip out my credit card...I've really been pining for a new MagSafe adapter. 
Reply
post #8 of 54
10/20/09 at 8:05am
Bloody hell.  I was getting ready to go to the local Mac store today, and buy a new 13" MBP.  Wonder if I should wait for a bit....  gah!
Reply
post #9 of 54
10/20/09 at 8:24am
Hmmm, a new MacBook Power Adapter pretty much confirms new, redesigned MacBooks. And a new iMac VESA connector does the same for iMacs.

I think.

Quote:
 
Bloody hell.  I was getting ready to go to the local Mac store today, and buy a new 13" MBP.  Wonder if I should wait for a bit....  gah!

The MacBook Pro line is not rumored for any updates today - just the entry-level plastic MacBooks. Still, probably won't hurt to wait a bit in case there are minor speed-or-spec-bumps to the MBP line.
Reply
post #10 of 54
10/20/09 at 8:50am


Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael_K_Sr View Post

Let me rip out my credit card...I've really been pining for a new MagSafe adapter. 
You're kidding...right?  Not clear what was wrong with their existing MagSafe -- or did they only sell the bigger MBP model?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig S View Post
The MacBook Pro line is not rumored for any updates today - just the entry-level plastic MacBooks. Still, probably won't hurt to wait a bit in case there are minor speed-or-spec-bumps to the MBP line.
Or price drops even without spec changes -- never hurts to wait 2 hours -- I'm sure the store will be back up by 1PM EDT.
Reply
post #11 of 54
10/20/09 at 8:52am
Thread Starter 
Store has been down an hour and a half now.  Wonder if its going live at noon?

Edit:  Nope.  Going on 2.5 hours + now!  Could be interesting.


Edited by Sam Posten - 10/20/09 at 9:13am
Reply
post #12 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:13am
Thread Starter 
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/apples-magic-mouse-multitouch-gestures-bluetooth-four-month/
Reply
post #13 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:18am
Full details from BusinessWeek including LED based, quad core CPU,  27" iMac -- presumably home of the never was BD.

www.businessweek.com/technology/ByteOfTheApple/blog/archives/2009/10/apple_announces.html 
Reply
post #14 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:20am
New iMac looks amazing!

http://www.apple.com/imac/
Reply
post #15 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:21am
Engadget has all the scoop on the new goodies.

New wireless Magic Mouse. Bluetooth, one button, with multitouch surface. This one is intriguing.

New iMacs are 21.5" and 27" 16x9 displays. Wireless KB and new wireless Magic Mouse standard. SD slot added to what was there previously. Entry level is 3.06 C2D w/ 4GB & 500 MB HD for $1199. Core i5 & Core i7 options available - Yeah!!! Quad-core option only on 27" model - Booo!! I simply don't have the room for one of those beasts in my current iMac unit, as much as I'd love one. OTOH, there's a good excuse for new furniture.

New MacBook. Unibody plastic. LED screen, glass trackpad, 2 GB RAM (upgradeable to 8 GB). As expected, no firewire.

Refreshed MacMinis. Mainly spec bumps (same prices). New model - dual HD running Snow Leopard server (unlimited clients) for $999.


Reply
post #16 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:22am
 apple.com though not the store is up with the details.
Reply
post #17 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:28am
New iMacs also have 4 SO-DIMM slots, meaning they're upgradeable to 16 GB!! An 8 GB upgrade (4 2GB sticks) should be pretty affordable.  

Edit: Just checked the specs page. They do ship with 2 2GB SO-DIMMS, so adding 2 more will be a quick and cheap upgrade to 8 GB. 

Edited by Craig S - 10/20/09 at 9:47am
Reply
post #18 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:34am
Check out the Magic Mouse video on the Apple site. After over a decade of underwhelming pointing devices, Apple may have a real breakthrough here - assuming it works as well as the video shows. I know I look forward to never having to deal with another mouse ball or nub getting gunked up.

BTW, looks like they're still selling the wired Mighty Mouse, although now it's just called the Apple Mouse. Also looks like the wired full-sized KB is still available. I assume it will be a CTO option. Good for those of us who like our numeric keypads.
Reply
post #19 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:37am
I'll reserve judgement on the new mouse until I've tried one myself. I've found multi-touch on the MBP's trackpads to be far too sensitive for my liking.
Reply
post #20 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:37am
No Blu Ray on iMacs still...but at what they're offering (27" = quad core + 2560x1440 res--I always had a problem with the dpi on the 24" 1920x1200) and the 16GB RAM capacity, new Mouse (my current Mighty Mouse is pissing me off with the unresponsive scrolling ball) I'm willing to forego the wait.

I'm buying a 27" with the i7 and ATI 4850 upgrade options sooner rather than later. My credit card plastic is already heating up. Glad I didn't buy a quad core Mac Pro recently (because I would also need to buy a monitor and I don't have that kind of $$$ right now). I know the Pro would still beat these in benchmarks, but the new iMac should get me most of the way there with a substantial monetary savings.
Reply
post #21 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:41am
It finally hit me what was different about the new iMacs. The chin is gone! Well, OK, not totally gone but significantly reduced in size. Sorry, Leno fans. 
Reply
post #22 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:43am
Thread Starter 


Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael_K_Sr View Post

I'll reserve judgement on the new mouse until I've tried one myself. I've found multi-touch on the MBP's trackpads to be far too sensitive for my liking.

You know that they are seriously user adjustable, right?
Reply
post #23 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:44am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig S View Post

Check out the Magic Mouse video on the Apple site. After over a decade of underwhelming pointing devices, Apple may have a real breakthrough here - assuming it works as well as the video shows. I know I look forward to never having to deal with another mouse ball or nub getting gunked up.
 

I'm running out to buy one this afternoon.  It looks that good.  Video sold me.  Hope it's not just new release hot blood but it meets the expectations.

Reply
post #24 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:46am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carlo Medina View Post

I'm buying a 27" with the i7 and ATI 4850 upgrade options sooner rather than later. My credit card plastic is already heating up. Glad I didn't buy a quad core Mac Pro recently (because I would also need to buy a monitor and I don't have that kind of $$$ right now). I know the Pro would still beat these in benchmarks, but the new iMac should get me most of the way there with a substantial monetary savings.

Just realize what you are giving up in internal hard drive expandability.  May be a problem for you may not.  Otherwise I agree, its a real winner.  Just wish it had Blu too.  =(
Reply
post #25 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:52am
Sam - won't be a problem. I'm going to get the 2GB internal and invest in a mirrored RAID external backup solution. Hoping that external BD will be an option in the future (I know Macsales sells them but I'm not sure how they will work with the new hardware).
Reply
post #26 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:57am

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Posten View Post


Just realize what you are giving up in internal hard drive expandability.  May be a problem for you may not.  Otherwise I agree, its a real winner.  Just wish it had Blu too.  =(

Sam, I'm bummed for you that Blu is still an Apple Dream. I believe the rumors that it was pulled at the last minute, especially since the iMac displays are now true 16x9 and 1080p (or greater). 

As far as HD expandability - I understand your situation. But you can CTO the iMac drive to 2TB, and with a FW 800 port to hang a Drobo (or other backup/archive device of your choice) off of, I think most people will be set. I know one of the Core i7 models will be in my house before the holidays!!
Reply
post #27 of 54
10/20/09 at 9:59am
The store is up! Start up your plastic... 
Reply
post #28 of 54
10/20/09 at 10:10am
Confirmed: You can CTO the full-size wired KB on the iMac if you wish (no price difference). 

Apple is charging $200 for the upgrade to 8GB. I suspect you can get 2 2GB SO-DIMMs for $100 or less from Egghead, etc.

Price for the top-end 27" w/ Core i7 and 2 TB drive is $2449. Upgrade from 1 to 2 TB is $250 - ouch, seems steep to me. 

Oh, there's a redesigned aluminum Apple Remote as well.
Reply
post #29 of 54
10/20/09 at 10:19am


Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Posten View Post




You know that they are seriously user adjustable, right?

Yes...and they don't adjust to my satisfaction.

Reply
post #30 of 54
10/20/09 at 11:02am
I think I'm sitting this one out until blu-ray is offered as an option. Not sure why they are touting the resolution of the new iMacs and then refuse to give us a way to watch true 1080p material on these beautiful screens. Low bitrate 720p video downloaded from iTunes just doesn't compare to blu-ray.

Plus, now that everyone in my family has gone blu-ray, I'd like to get an HD camcorder and start burning blu-ray discs to share with them. Bummer.
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Apple and Macintosh