[psmith2.0]

So people aren't having to comb through the others (tons of pages in some of them!), let this be the final, one-stop destination. AND, to keep it light and quick, here are a few rules we go by to keep it that way:

1. Bullet/number you predictions, and...
2. Let that be the only thing in the post
3. One word/phrase/sentence only...NO explanations/reasoning/detailed specs
4. One post only from each participant...say it, then beat it.
5. And to keep it relevant and focused to this specific topic (and not stretch into a multi-day thing), perhaps a friendly mod could lock it at the start of tomorrow's keynote...so that gives everyone exactly 12 hours to have their say.

Simple in-and-out that everyone can easily scan quickly.

Cool?

Here are mine* (in no particular order)...then I'm going to bed and will talk to you cats tomorrow, I'm sure!

* In a separate post, so the cleanness and brevity can set a shining example to those who follow...do it how I've done mine, and it'll be a fast, fun thread, and easy to read

[psmith2.0]

- Mac mini (Intel)
- iWeb (consumer site building/media sharing/blogging)
- New TV shows/partnerships (CBS, Fox, etc.) announced
- iBooks (one more thing)

[nsousa]

- New Airport Express Bases with video and enhanced Audio ( better DACs)
- iTunes update with simultaneous music and video streaming to multiple Airport Express (server powerhouse)
- New Video download Partnerships.
- New iWeb, iLife and iWork.
- New Mac mini with Core Duo 1.8 GHz featuring PVR and Front Row 2.0 (one more thing)

[shatteringglass]

1. Intel iBooks. No Intel PowerBooks.
2. Updated iPod shuffle, with one-line display. Maybe an iPod companion device, boombox?
3. iLife '06, with iWeb blogging tool. iWork update not happening. FCE update no show, either.
4. Intel-based Mac mini, with LIMITED media center features. (not as expansive as Windows XP Media Center Edition) Front Row will be jazzier, DVR functionality possibly.
5. More iTunes content. More shows. Maybe films.
6. .Mac: huge update, but will have nothing to do with the media center or iTunes.

edit: forgot the shuffles.

[Mac Donald]

- iLife '06 (w/iWeb of course)
- Intel Minis & Laptops (BOTH PB's and iBooks)
- New content partnerships, with full length movies
- iPod Shuffles & iPod Licensing Program
- One more thing: DVR (not a Mini -- separate line)

[Crusader]

-Intel iBook
-Intel Mini
-Product timeline for Pro Line switch
-XCode update
-Shuffle discontinued, 1 GB Nano added
-Display updates
-Yellow box and other OS goodies will wait for the WWDC
-An Apple PDA

[Elysium]

• iLife '06 w/ iWeb
• iWork '06 w/ Spreadsheet App
• New iTunes artists
• New TV content partnerships
• Downloadable feature films
• .Mac update to store content for ready streaming to computer
• One more thing: Mid-range headless desktop (Intel) (mini replacement)

(Intel iBooks and Powerbooks will be unveiled at a special event in February/March)

[rageous]

Originally Posted by pscates2.0 - Mac mini (Intel) - iWeb (consumer site building/media sharing/blogging) - New TV shows/partnerships (CBS, Fox, etc.) announced - iBooks (one more thing)

Most likely how I see it going down too.

[iDaver]

-various new and updated Apple software (iLife, iWork)

-new 13" Intel single core iBook available in a week or two

-much disappointment that there's not more

[nato64]

- iLife '06 w/iWeb (a Rapidweaver-like app, if Apple didn't buy out RealMac Software)
- iWork '06 w/Pages 2.0, Keynote 3.0, and introducing Cells and Charts
- Mac mini/Mac Media Center
- Front Row 2.0
- New TV Shows (CBS, Fox, etc.)
- 13" Intel iBook (available now)
- Intel Powerbook (available in a month)
- One More Thing: Feature-length films that you can store on your iDisk for free

[NosferaDrew]

Originally Posted by cynical_rock Downloadable feature films

I definitely agree with this.
The "Data Transfer (bandwidth)/month: 1024 GB" that showed up in my .Mac account then quickly disappeared bodes of something big IMO.

[MCQ]

- Jobs proclaims "Year of digital media"
- iPod/iTMS showboat.
- Video announcements: many more TV shows
- Front Row v 2.0 for download. Wireless remote $49.
- iLife 06, w/focus on iWeb
- Intel transition update... Intel Mac mini, major developers give port status.
- One more thing: Full-Length Movies via iTunes.

- NO PB/iBook announcement.

[ironlung]

im hoping for an ibook announcement...

[scratt]

Newton!

[johnny5]

- Video capable Airport Express (with a Quicktime update for streaming playback to your TV)

[DeadMan]

Intel based iBook @13.3" WXGA
(Dual-core @1.5Ghz for 12" and 1.66Ghz for 13.3WXGA
512+RAM, 60G+ HDD ATI Mobility X1300 64MB or 128MB)
Maybe no new PB!!!

Mac mini with Intel new CPU:
low version (single core) and advanced version (dual core and more powerful Video card)

New iPod shuffle with a common and small LCD (65K TFT) 1.2"
512MB to 1G

new iLife

That is all!

[powerbook911]

-iBook with Intel processor
-Powerbook with Core Duo Intel processor
-iPod Shuffle smaller and available in black

-Mac Mini update to Intel processor, not Yonah

-Multimedia Computer with Core Duo Intel and DVR capabilities

-iLife '06

-iWork '06 (maybe)

[seashellz2]

amd what about 10.4.4?!

[ShadowOfGed]

Alright, here goes my pipe-dream keynote lineup:

• OS X 10.4.4 available through software update following the keynote
• Intel transition progressing nicely, ahead of schedule
• Introducing iWork '06, now with Numbers; the simplest, now complete, office suite yet for OS X
• Introducing iLife '06, now with iWeb
• Includes iTunes 6.1, with some snazzy new feature
• Did we mention it's compatible with the new iPod shuffle?
• Also available in black!
• Oh, did I mention 10.4.4 will be the first public release of OS X on Intel?
• Introducing the new iBook with a Core Solo processor
• Great for consumers, slightly lowered price
• New content partnerships for iTunes
• Available and working immediately on the new Viiv-based Mac mini personal media hub, also running 10.4.4
• Which can connect to your home network via our new AirPort Express AV, based on 802.11n
• All of this, available today.
• Oh! And one more thing... the new PowerBook based on Core Duo processors, available in 3-4 weeks.

It is practically impossible that all of this will happen. If it did, though, we're in for one HELL of a ride.

:smokey:

[runner91786]

Likely:
- Intel iBook
- iLife '06 and iWork '06
- Talk about Leopard
- Updated mini/possible DVR
- Airport Express AV

Fantasy:
-- Apple PDA
-- Intel Powerbooks

[gedto]

Check my new thread with the Macworld UK Intel Powerbook cover. That's my prediction!

[halo1982]

Likely:

• 1GB Shuffle
• iWork '06 with iWeb and possible Numbers (spreadsheet?)
• Core Solo mini
• Core Solo cheapBook (12"?)
• Core Duo iBooks...maybe a 12" but certainly a widescreen
• 10.4.4
• iTunes 6.1 for the new shuffles (but the way they've been going, it very well could be iTunes 7 =P
• And one more thing: you were wondering where the powerbook fits in? *unveils new 15" powerbook, and (less likely) a 17" to ship in 3-4 weeks, 12" PowerBook is dead*

Not as likely:

• iLife '06
• Leopard Preview

[Frank777]

Honestly, all I want is a spreadsheet...just a real, Mac OS spreadsheet.

I'm an easy guy to please.

[fteoath64]

iPod Newton ?. 10G 4G Flash + 6GB mini-harddisk ?.
At least it will be the highest capacity PDA and doubles as an iPod as well. Archos ---> Look Out!.

[morningstarrising]

-Black is the new white, as all intel Macs will have a black option.

[chucker]

Originally Posted by seashellz2 amd what about 10.4.4?!

Apple doesn't announce point releases at an expo. They're too minor.

- Revised iPod shuffle, now in shinier white as well as black. 1 GB, $99 or 1.5 GB, $129.
- Review of how iTunes fares, partnership with Fox announced
- iLife '06 with iWeb
- iWork '06 with Numbers
- Super-thin Intel-based PowerBook. 1.8 and 2.0 GHz Core Duo configurations, 256 MB ATi Radeon X1600, 1 GB RAM standard (4 GB max through two slots), two USB ports per side, two FireWire 800 ports, no more FireWire 400 (but adapter included) and a built-in iSight that can be turned off not only locally, but also remotely through... (Not announced: 15-inch PowerPC-based PowerBook still available for legacy reasons, much like PCIe-less PowerMac.)
- ...Apple Remote Desktop 3.0, with network-wide Spotlight functionality as well as access to turning various hardware features (such as iSights, CD/DVD burning, etc.) on and off, not to mention all the other features that were discussed months ago.
- One more thing: Intel-based iBook.
- Everyone gets to walk out with a free package of iWork '06.

[JayReding]

• Mac OS 10.4.4 released - UPDATE: Yup. 1 down.
• iLife '06 with iWeb - UPDATE:: Yes indeedy.
• iWork '06 with Numbers spreadsheet app - UPDATE: Half right, charting, but no separate app.
• iPod Shuffle 2G - smaller and choice of white or black - UPDATE: Apparently not...
• Intel iBook
• HBO programming available on iTunes, including "The Sopranos", "Deadwood", and "Rome"
• And one more thing...
• Mac DVR
• And one more thing...
• Feature-length movies on iTunes - starting with Pixar's library and recent Universal movies such as "Serenity"

[saschke]

well, here it goes...

- new media partnerships announcements accompanied by iTunes 6.1, no full-feature films yet
- new iPod Shuffle with smaller form factor and a one-lined DISPLAY (maybe OLED..)
- iLife '06 with iWeb and updated apps
- iWork '06 with Numbers
- new Mac mini with Centrino Core Solo (!!)
- new iBook, one model, 13.3", Centrino Core Solo
- "one more thing...™" DVR-like Mac with Intel VIIV
- FrontRow 2.0 + small Remote (shipping with every mac), Touchremote with Display 120 bucks...
- "I nearly forgot: another thing..." Powerbook with Centrino Core Duo 15" and 17", available for order now, shipping in 4 weeks.

one thing's for sure - we're in for a ride!! *dreaming*

[evilswan]

sticking my neck out here but, aside from the obvious:

• ePaper Screen on New Shuffle
• iWeb web package: enabled with features to allow publishing of pay-for content through the iTunes store turning every garageband, imovie user into a content publisher

[alcimedes]

-intel iBook
-officially updated mini
-discontinue 12" powerbook
-intel powerbook