My MacWorld know nothing predictions-Post yours here

[Ken Sp.]

My last minute wants/needs./maybes for MacWorld.
1. "iTV" as a convergence device wth SlingBox type ability (and maybe a collaboration with SlingMedia). It also should do Computer to TV with DVR capability (ReplayTV with Apple).
2. Some ultra portable along the lines of UMPCs from the PC guys. This may be the reason for the whole touchscreen gestures stuff.
3. iLife07-this is easy
4. HDTV LCD or Plasma screens Driven by "iTV"
5. I really want the "iPhone", but with no leaks about FCC approval, it may not be in the cards.....yet.
6. Fullscreen Video iPod. I think this would be great, but I am unsure.
For Apple to make a big splash in the phone and iPod market...it would have to do lots, and it might be a phone, full touch screen Video iPod in one.
edit: There is also that unknown Google tie in--Wifi ISP? Phone Provider?
Clearwire?

We have a MacGeek group from Sacramento going down Tuesday. We will be watching the text updates of the 2 hour keynote for part of the trip, and then while eating breakfast within 1 block of the show. We hope to watch an archived version of the keynote at dinner after the show.

I will attempt to post here during breaks from the show!!!

Anyway--It will be fun

[Chupa Chupa]

JP Morgan now saying NO Apple phone until then end of the quarter. Raises rating on AAPL anyway saying Apple will hit .01 above estimates.

[sscutchen]

1. iTV will be a super FrontRow device. An iPod for video. The main program (iTunes upgrade or standalone) and horsepower will sit on a server, and will run on Macs or PCs. Maybe just a big iTunes upgrade. It will turn your TV into an entertainment portal to your computer media. Beautiful visualizers running in music mode. Video from DVDs or files such as downloaded movies. There will be a connection with TiVO to access the files on their DVR, but with the iTV interface. You will be able to get media from your server or TiVO.

2. Major Leopard presentation. There will be at least one "I've got to have that" that hasn't been seen yet... the thing that will drive Mac users to upgrade. (now that Vista is out... heh.) This was Dashboard for a lot of folks with Tiger.

3. iLife 07 is a no brainer. Evolutionary changes to iPhoto with tighter ties to Front Row and iTV. Multiple libraries. New edit features. Similar for iMovie and iDVD.

4. Dual Quad Mac Pro announced.

5. New displays with iSight. New USB iSight.

6. Evolutionary changes to 'books and iMacs.

7. No iPhone. But will announce it like iTV was announced. It will be remote iChat, using Mac OS over 3G cellular networks. The first portable video phone.

8. No iMacish expandable Mac Pro box.

9. Ship date for CS3 will be announced. Avid for Mac updates trumpeted. The software word will be, the Mac is Back. Lots of interest as the Mac platform is growing. Millions of users, most sophisticated users not just email and web.

[BigGuynRusty]

[quote Ken Sp.]My last minute wants/needs./maybes for MacWorld.
1. "iTV" as a convergence device wth SlingBox type ability (and maybe a collaboration with SlingMedia). It also should do Computer to TV with DVR capability (ReplayTV with Apple).
NO HD, NO DVR, Sorry!
It is a Media Streamer, that is all.

BGnR

[vicrock]

Steve will wear a black shirt!

[davemchine]

1. leopard
2. ilife
3. imac and mini updates
4. ipod full screen (if they don't they will give up some market to the zune)
5. itv

I think the ipod will be the "one last thing." I'll add a twist to the thread. What are you planning to buy aftert MWSF? I just sold my G5 tower and I'm planning to buy an iMac.

Dave

[threeprong]

I predict a lot of bitchin' and moanin'.

3P

[Chupa Chupa]

[quote threeprong]I predict a lot of bitchin' and moanin'.
Ain't that the truth.

[Racer X]

I predict that at least 10% of the forum will pick apart any new products, and declare they could design better. Then, when their breaks are over, will go back to flipping burgers, and slicing veggies for the salad bar.

[davemchine]

Hey! Without me you'd have NO burgers or fresh salad! Eat your ipod. ;-)

Dave