Jan 05
So here are a few Macworld Apple rumors and what they mean to me:
- Mac Mini Update – Based on the scuttlebutt, there’s a very good chance that the Mac Mini line will be getting updated. Supposedly, it’ll match the aluminum lineup, possibly with some black plastic accents, and might look a little like the Time Capsule. This means a new purchase for me. With several projects lined up for this device, I’m really looking forward to this.
- MacBook Pro 17″ Update – With the recent “brick” updates to the MacBook and MBP 15″, updating the 17″ model was bound to happen sooner or later. This doesn’t mean much of anything to me since I just got more RAM, a new HDD, and updated to Leopard on my current MBP 17″. If the rumors are true about the non-removable battery, though, that could spell problems for future purchases. While I don’t have extra batteries, it’s nice to know that the system is somewhat modular in case something needs to be swapped easily.
- iLife/iWork 2009 Updates – Another version update for iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, iEtc. After upgrading the HDD and OS, I reinstalled iLife 2007 from my original install disc. I’m pretty content with it and the 2008 update didn’t offer much for me. I’ll definitely look into upgrading iLife if it offers some good iPhoto features (like built-in Flickr uploading).
- iPhone Nano, iPhone OS Update – There was talk of a smaller 2G-only iPhone. It doesn’t matter to me since I already have a 3G, but if it’s offered as part of a pay-as-you-go plan or as an unlocked GSM/EDGE phone, Apple could do well. An iPhone OS update, however, would be nice. I’d love to have copy-and-paste, but most of all, I’d really like the unlock screen to show me more information. Namely, unread email counts for each account, upcoming appointments, tasks, missed calls, voicemails, text messages, and other app notifications (IMs, Tweets, etc). Seeing the time is great, but as a “smart” device, it requires too much user interaction to get to the meat! The Mac OS status bar is nice and succinct…why can’t the iPhone have something like that? Plug-in apps for the unlock screen would be great (looking at you, FuzzyClock and MagiCal).
- iMac Update, Cinema Display Update – Apple typically updates their lineup fairly regularly. Look for LED backlighting, etc. This doesn’t mean much to me, either. Don’t want an iMac and the Cinema Displays are too pricey. Plus, my Mac Mini will get an existing 50″ DLP hookup in the living room
