Almost right
Well WWDC has been and gone. I got two predictions right. The 3G iPhone was a cert, but Snow Leopard was a shot out of the blue.
I like the idea of Apple saying, we brought you loads of innovation with Leopard, but it hasn't been the most stable, so the next version we are going to concentrate on making the OS faster, leaner and more stable. I'm sure there will be new features, as they have already said that it will include a function that uses the graphics card to provide extra umph for the OS.
I can't help but feel that Leopard has had it's fare share of niggles, but I think that since 10.5.2 it has been stable.
Mobile Me. I'm still not totally convinced, but it does make more sense than .Mac. I think it could turn into another iTunes, where they keep adding extra's and linking up to more devices. Watch this space.
iPhone price is lower, which is a kicker, as I only bought mine when the price dropped to £169. I still love my iPhone though, and when the software update is released it'll never leave my hands. I think it's the most used piece of technology my wife and I own.
I like the idea of Apple saying, we brought you loads of innovation with Leopard, but it hasn't been the most stable, so the next version we are going to concentrate on making the OS faster, leaner and more stable. I'm sure there will be new features, as they have already said that it will include a function that uses the graphics card to provide extra umph for the OS.
I can't help but feel that Leopard has had it's fare share of niggles, but I think that since 10.5.2 it has been stable.
Mobile Me. I'm still not totally convinced, but it does make more sense than .Mac. I think it could turn into another iTunes, where they keep adding extra's and linking up to more devices. Watch this space.
iPhone price is lower, which is a kicker, as I only bought mine when the price dropped to £169. I still love my iPhone though, and when the software update is released it'll never leave my hands. I think it's the most used piece of technology my wife and I own.
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Macworld Keynote - I'm wrong!
Well, Steve's given his keynote presentation, and he didn't announce a small tower Mac.
But we have got software upgrades to iPod Touch, iPhone and Apple TV. Apple TV's hardware will be changing too, allowing you to connect via HDMI cable and download movie rentals from the iTunes store. Only one problem, it doesn't appear to be available in the UK yet. I bet when it does arrive it will be £5 GBP instead of $5 US, for a HD movie. It also doesn't need a Mac to use now, so bring on the masses.
If only they could have made it £200 for the 160GB with rentals at £2.50, now that would have stirred things up a bit.
Macbook Air. Who is it for? The Uber stylish? I'm not sure yet. It does look stunning, and is a sign of things to come for the rest of the Macbook range.
I love the connector flap, not as impressed with the processor choices, but I'm still lusting for one though! I wonder if they will allow user HDD upgrades. 80GB HDD is small for a laptop, but mabey you need to see the keynote to get the point of it. I think I see another Cube.
The Time capsule is cool. Gigabit switch, Airport, and HDD in one unit. If you need a WIFI N box then go for it.
But we have got software upgrades to iPod Touch, iPhone and Apple TV. Apple TV's hardware will be changing too, allowing you to connect via HDMI cable and download movie rentals from the iTunes store. Only one problem, it doesn't appear to be available in the UK yet. I bet when it does arrive it will be £5 GBP instead of $5 US, for a HD movie. It also doesn't need a Mac to use now, so bring on the masses.
If only they could have made it £200 for the 160GB with rentals at £2.50, now that would have stirred things up a bit.
Macbook Air. Who is it for? The Uber stylish? I'm not sure yet. It does look stunning, and is a sign of things to come for the rest of the Macbook range.
I love the connector flap, not as impressed with the processor choices, but I'm still lusting for one though! I wonder if they will allow user HDD upgrades. 80GB HDD is small for a laptop, but mabey you need to see the keynote to get the point of it. I think I see another Cube.
The Time capsule is cool. Gigabit switch, Airport, and HDD in one unit. If you need a WIFI N box then go for it.
Macworld Theories
My two cents on what will be appearing at Macworld.
Apple has just shifted it Mac Pro range higher, leaving a big gap between the iMacs and the Mac Pro's. I think Apple will release a small tower, for home use, that allows graphics card upgrades and multiple HDD's. I think that a small tower would fill that gap quite nicely, and allow them to use quad core processors, without standing on the toes of the iMac and the Pro.
Apple has just shifted it Mac Pro range higher, leaving a big gap between the iMacs and the Mac Pro's. I think Apple will release a small tower, for home use, that allows graphics card upgrades and multiple HDD's. I think that a small tower would fill that gap quite nicely, and allow them to use quad core processors, without standing on the toes of the iMac and the Pro.