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Apple "Fun New Products" Event Coverage

by , 12:05 PM EST, February 28th, 2006

Apple is announcing what it describes as "Fun new products" at a special media event in Cupertino at 10:00a.m. Pacific time today. Although live coverage of the event isn't permitted, TMO will have our editor-in-chief, Bryan Chaffin on site, and we'll provide near-live coverage, including updates and photographs, as soon as possible.

Apple distributed media invitations to a special event to be held at its world headquarters in Cupertino, inviting journalists to attend the unveiling of new products. There is no official word on what Apple plans to announce, but speculation ranges from the usual Apple-branded phone, to Intel-based Mac minis, and on to full-length movie downloads at the iTunes Music Store.

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Close Name:DrDude Posts: 31 Joined: 04 Sep 2002
Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:58 pm Subject: WOW!!!

Gotta luv these Fun new products!!


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:01 pm Subject: I dont see anything

Do I need to be logged in to do that?


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:04 pm Subject: so, what's happening?

ilounge.com has live coverage...


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:05 pm Subject: where are they putting the pictures

i dont see any pictures


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Close Name:Small White Car Posts: 1960 Joined: 02 Jul 2004
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:12 pm Subject:

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i dont see any pictures


Seeing as how the event started about 4 minutes before you posted, I'd say "relax." You'll probably have to wait 'till it's over.


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:21 pm Subject: Ilounge.com

ILounge has coverage and is updating every couple minutes. They already have posted first reveal.


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:25 pm Subject: Mac Mini

MarketWatch reports new Mac Mini with Core Duo.


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:27 pm Subject: Darn

What does near-live coverage mean? Where can i get the info? Somebody clue me in here.

-Dr Evil


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:29 pm Subject: Mini specs

New Mac mini
Based on Intel
Intel Core Solo, Intel Core Duo versions
2.5x - 3.2x faster
Same exact form factor
Front Row software
IR sensor on right of disc slot
Six button Apple remote
-- New Features --
Shared Music - Bonjour technology, allows devices to find themselves automatically over a network, access music library wirelessly.
Shared Photos and Video - Same idea only for photos and videos. Can stream iTunes TV shows.
"Front row with Bonjour" is the software's name.
Media from any other mac or windows computer running iTunes will be piped over to the Mac mini hooked up to your television set.
Mac mini comes with iLife '06.
Standard features: Tiger + iLife '06, Apple Remote + Front Row, Airport Extreme + Bluetooth, DVI Video Out, USB, FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet.
1.5ghz Core Solo 667 mhz fsb, 512mb memory, integrated graphics 60GB drive, combo drive - $599
Second model with Core Duo - 1.67, 80GB drive + SuperDrive - $799
Both available today.


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:30 pm Subject: For real live coverage
Close Name:geoduck Posts: 1914 Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:33 pm Subject:

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What does near-live coverage mean? Where can i get the info? Somebody clue me in here.

-Dr Evil

iLounge.com seems to have the best line on this event.


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:38 pm Subject:
Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:44 pm Subject: LIVE BLOG
Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:35 pm Subject: LAME

APPLE'S LAME NEW PRODUCTS! Where's Da WOW!? Where's da TV Tuner/DVR for the Mini? LAAAMMMMMEEEEE!


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:55 pm Subject: yes, that was truly underwhelming

But, as teh Steve might so rightly point out, what did you expect?

Small presentation, not at any major expo, an honestly downplayed invitation and relatively "hastily" arranged.

The big surpise, I suppose, is that Jobs was giving the presentation. Perhaps that's what set us up the bomb.

meh.



won


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Close Name:Guest
Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:40 pm Subject: Pains me to say it, but sell your stock now

I am a huge Apple fan, but this is ridiculous. There is no way those speakers (one speaker!) is worth anywhere near $350, and the intel mac mini is an insult to anyone's intelligence.

It's $800 for the core duo model. By the time you add a screen and keyboard and mouse, it's going to cost MORE than an iMac. Hasn't Apple learned that new computers really DO need to be as cheap or cheaper (preferably) than the models they are replacing? Especially for a model you can't even open for service.

There is no PC user alive that is going to pay $800 for this. And, even the Core "solo" model is more than the G4. Give us a break, Apple.


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Close Name:geoduck Posts: 1914 Joined: 30 Dec 2003
Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:44 am Subject:

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and the intel mac mini is an insult to anyone's intelligence.

It's $800 for the core duo model. By the time you add a screen and keyboard and mouse, it's going to cost MORE than an iMac.
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Especially for a model you can't even open for service.

There is no PC user alive that is going to pay $800 for this.

I will. I have a need for a bottom end, get on the web and e-mail computer and can see a Mini in my future. I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse already so there will be minimal extra cost. Oh and you can open the Mac Mini for service;
http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/editors/2005/01/macminiinside/index.php


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