So, what will we do with an 8-processor Mac? Anyone know what clock-speed Intel has managed to eek out of this monster?

My guess is FCP6 will be launched and maybe some other updated pro app. Maybe the Mac Pro, too, if it doesn't come out in the next few weeks. When is Leopard coming? Sure hope it's before NAB.

I'm seeing new mac pro, fcp studio and shake. Man I always love NAB when it rolls around.

I actually think that they will anounce the new Mac Pro´s along side all new Cinema Displays with intergraded webcams to work their magic with... Yes! ...the new FCP! These things belong together!

Even better... They might introduce their plans to make a true AppleTV. A television that will actually replace your computer. This product will be a clone between an iMac and a telly. This computer will of cause be operated from your couch with your new apple remote. Better speach comands will be introduced to this baby too!!!8)

Yeah! I´m dreaming but I actually think we will se something like this pretty soon.

Imagine how fast Handbrake will finally work...

or maybe I'll be able to process my iDVD projects in under a day. JEEZE

A new FCP would be very nice. I'm very intrigued about new, unreleased products though. Apple recently acquired Silicon Color, who make Final Touch HD, and I'm hoping that they make an announcement related to that. I will be in the market for a DI solution later this year and I want to see what Apple is offering before I make a decision.

Also, a poster before me mentioned an update to Shake. Apple has now discontinued Shake. They are working on a completely new package that combines elements of Shake with elements of Motion. It will come under a new name. I doubt it will be released any time soon, but it would be nice to have some info on it at NAB.

TVs will never replace computers. This is a bad idea and it has always been a bad idea. Back in the mid-ninties when people thought "World Wide Web" was a good buzzword, it seemed right - you really don't need new hardware. But then they realized that people need computers to do all kinds of things. What if I want to write a paper and a roommate wants to watch TV. What will I do? What if I don't want to write things from a keyboard on my lap? What about the fact that it brings the work environment into the family and home environments. I'm sorry, this is a dead end.

The future will follow the model we have with the Apple TV. One or two computers for the house, with different external components that work in a centralized network. There'll be some redundancy in function, but the pieces will be individually replaceable and flexible. The main computer will do a lot of the management and might multi-task, something for which multicore chipsets are especially good. It's possible the central computer will be headless and accessed by terminals, but it will most definitely not be integrated into the media center/TV.


It's now called MediaFork, and it's finally been updated. It's much better, especially interface-wise.

Good news after loooooong time!.

When was the last time apple did NOT released a new product after new year?, it is 1st march, no new product launch except announcement of iPhone, AppleTV still enroute to customer ...

Specs bumped iMacs??? Santa Roas suppose to be ready by May from Intel.

heard 3.0 GHz to top that X53XX series Quad Core Xeon, but it will at the high thermal envelope...

I wouldn't expect many updates. The only hardware Apple will unveil is the Mac Pro and possibly new displays.

I wouldn't expect to see upgraded iMacs, MacBooks, or Mac minis till late Q2 as this hardware will probably include the new Santa Rosa chipset which will dramatically improve video performance on these Macs.
MacBook Pros are a totally different animal altogether. They still haven't become as powerful as some PC Laptops, specifically the AlienWare laptops. Some may perceive these to be expensive toys and hardware overkill, but truth is they are great for video work. Especially with their slot loading, RAID capable HDDs. All available for a slightly lower price than the MacBook Pro.

I expect Apple to do something big with the MacBook Pro.

As for iPods, Christmas time. We, at PodPacker, can't wait that long, though. True Video iPods will really boost our clientele.