A hardware announcement from Apple next week?
So far there isn't much to go on, but rumblings indicate that Apple is gearing up to make some form of final hardware-related announcement as early as next Monday. With seemingly all of its holiday-focused consumer products already on the market, sources speculate that the announcement could range anywhere from the externally-rumored pink Madonna iPod (her new album is due on Tuesday) to dual-core versions of Apple's Xserve enterprise servers. In somewhat related news, Apple this week dropped the price on its Xserve Apple Drive Module 74GB Serial ATA 10K RPM and also added Bell Micro as a distributor of its Xserve and Xserve RAID products in the US. Bell Micro joins two existing US-based Apple distributors: Tech Data and Ingram Micro.
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sources speculate . . . dual-core versions of Apple's Xserve enterprise servers.[/url][/c]
In the distant future I'll be in the market for an Xserve. I was wondering when the dual-core version was going to be available. Maybe by the time I'm ready to buy the rev. b dual-core or even an Intel-based Xserve will be available.
Dreaming of a 2U Xserve based on Woodcrest/Greencreek with FB-DIMM and a nice helping of SASsy storage. Ah hell forget that. Bring on the Madonna iPod!!
Intel-based Mac mini.
SC05 scheduled November 12-18. This event is not listed on Apple's site under Events. However, exhibitor list indicates Apple is located in Booth 2107. Wonder why Apple is keeping a low profile at a Super Computing conference? NAB Post+ in New York November 12 -14 is listed under Events. Either of these events reason to roll out new product?
SC05 scheduled November 12-18. This event is not listed on Apple's site under Events. However, exhibitor list indicates Apple is located in Booth 2107. Wonder why Apple is keeping a low profile at a Super Computing conference? NAB Post+ in New York November 12 -14 is listed under Events. Either of these events reason to roll out new product?
I can understand why Apple is keping a low profile at the super computer show: Their current archatexture has 18 months to live, no one in their right mind would buy into Apple PPC for a super computer right now: a super computer is a LONG term thing.
I do however see new servers at the NAB event, great way to build a Maya/FinalcutHD studio rendering cluster with 8 cores for under 15 grand!
I say look for two form factors on the hi-end: 1-u 2x Dual core g5/1GB-16GB/10k RPM hdd and another at 2-3u with 4x-dual core G5, 32gb ram limit