Macworld '08 predictions

Yep, time for one of my dream threads.

Perhaps its too early to start this thread, seeing as its on January 14 but...

Airport

A new mid-range airport model will be released that has a built in ADSL modem, USB device support.

It will operate on 108 G+ standard (above airport express, yet below airport extreme). It will have two ethernet ports.

iPhone release in Australia

will be released in Australia and Vodaphone (not Telstra) will be its carrier. Telstra has previously downplayed the iPhone, and Vodaphone's 3G network is the second largest and is rapidly expanding.

iPhone with 3G support.

Yep I only just learnt what 3G was... but everybody has been demanding it, apple will do it.

iPhone Updates

iPhone will recieve a suite of new programs (both free and for purchase), to expand its functionality.

New software SDK will be shown off, and new third party developers announced.

iMac update

- Speed will be updated in 20 inch model.

- 24" iMac will get a dual drive option

Macbook update

- New 13" inch aluminium shell model will be announced, it will more or less be like the black version (better specs) in order to be brought into line with rest of apple range/style.

-White will be discontinued.

- Black will accomadate the lower end models.

Mac Mini media center

This will be the showstopper:

Due to failing sales of both iTV and Mac Mini units...

iTV will be discontinued.

Mac Mini will take on board iTV functionality (streaming), it will include a DVD player/recorder, a large hard drive (160gb +) a stripped down OSX (frontrow), and best of all a built in digital TV tuner.

record, play, stream. It will cost $850.

It will be the one unit to replace all others in the lounge room. it will Not include a mouse, but instead an innovative hybrid wireless keyboard/ remote.

Will support HDMI, AV and Component. Will have an intuitive AV switcher (between consoles etc).

HD/Blue ray combo drive will be an option, but not immediately.

One lower end mac mini will still be offered for $450 that does not include media center funcitonality, for users who want to buy a mac but dont want to spend the world. It will be primarily marketed as the cheapest mac.

Two Mac Mini types (media center and non) will be renamed in order to make clear thier differences.

#483165

The iGrill.... Apple style cheese grilled sandwiches!

#483184

The iGrill.... Apple style cheese grilled sandwiches!

LMAO that is funny...

Nice to know thanks for the info Levi.

#483186

i don't think you could be more wrong about 3g support. since when does apple kowtow to public demand. i do think your assessment of itv/mac mini is pretty darn good, though.

#483187

Whoa... look at that... for sometime I missed Levi's dream threads, what a relief to see one..

And then second suprise... shmengie is back.

Now if only Unbe gets back we will be back in golden days.

Nice thoughts on iTV + mac mini hybrid, btw.

#483192

i don't think you could be more wrong about 3g support. since when does apple kowtow to public demand.

When it comes to the iPhone? Why, the last time they did that was when the price dropped $200.

That's a detailed assessment, Levi. If half of that comes true, maybe NC will give you one of these pretty orange badges.

#483199

That's a detailed assessment, Levi. If half of that comes true, maybe NC will give you one of these pretty orange badges.

*By the way, all this is based on hints from inside sources at Apple as well as confirmed information from taiwanese manufacturing giants.

There we go, now watch the other rumour sites flame up, the hype forcing apple to take note, and so the products become reality!

And I earn my badge as newsposter.

(*this bit is a joke)

Well hey, It happened with the iPhone ... I believe anyway... it at least influenced.

#483203

iPhone release in Canada (we're just a wee bit north of you, Apple)

will be released with Rogers, with decent data plans.

Free 13" Macbook for me

This is a dream thread, no?

#483205

Portable 12" MacBook option (under $1099)

MacTablet (Touch Screen interface like iPhone)

Huge 20" MacBook Pro (available in black and aluminum)

Redesigned Mac Mini

iPhone 3G with improved interface and added features

MacBook Aluminum

OS X Leopard runs on windows (not likely but would be AWESOME )

#483207

i forgot to mention... new macbook pros will have black keys. as will the new imacs... coz its cool and i said so.

#483217

Aluminum and black keys? Sounds like a PC to me..

W/e, Apple will probably make it look good.

//EDIT: Nvm, I like what I see in the pic below.

#483218

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Can't Wait... Wait, I won't be able to afford one in probably two years, when we all drive flying cars and Cisco, Google, and ABC rule the world.

#483222

Eh....kinda reminds me of "the other" laptops, not apple....it's really glossy.

Although Im sure the "bad-ass" features will differentiate. But I'll stick with my White Macbook.

#483224

@beef that macbook looks awesome I hope they make one like that

#483225

yep i second beef... the new iphone/imac style... not PC like as it sounds because its glossy... and i dont know, apple just make these things work.

ps- i love the wallpaper on the mockup

#483231

Looks like a ripoff of HP's Pavilion series.

Levi, AppleTV has to be Apple's single worst idea ever. Combining AppleTV with the Mac Mini (and add a damn DVB/ATSC tuner, too) makes perfect since. They probably won't do it, though.

Spot on most points, though.

#483492

I agree with you about Apple TV. well i like the words "Apple" and "TV" together... but the AppleTV itself is just a way of connecting up a PC/Mac up to the TV.

screw paying $299 to connect wirelessly. I'll just pay $10, get a AV cable and spend 10 minutes moving my computer to connect it to the TV!

#483534

That is really nice, i think this is very nice. I would like to upgrade my ipod in the 2008.

#483790

That macbook looks amazing, can't wait for it to come out!

thx beef!

#483857

Actually, I like this more. I think I just got a little turned on.

#483866

@ lostfan

OMG that is one hell of a sexy laptop. If they go ahead and make that, then I am buying it straight away!

What would be nice though is iChat that works with hotmail! (Yes here it comes the UK rant!) !'m from the UK, Macs and AIM aren't really used over here so there isn't anyone to use iChat with lol. I've tried that jabber work around but it really sucks lol. So I dream for an iChat with hotmail!

#483876

@lostfan

that laptop looks amazing!! If they make that I'll buy that right away, just like Jjpeacha said

#483885

where did you get this picture from????

#483904

where did you get this picture from????

The MB rumor thread over at macrumors. I thought that it was so good, I just HAD to share.

#483908

Im glad you did share! That is one awesome laptop!

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