I am eagerly awaiting tomorrow's Keynote. My expectation is to see an Intel based Mac mini, new Video content in iTunes (or perhaps a new Video service such as iVid or some other name), a new iPod, and a preview of OS X Leopard 10.5

Anything additional would be welcome. Overall, I think that 2006 will see more fuel added to the Apple engine and more switchers moving to purchase their first Mac.

http://switchtoamac.com

MWSF does look like the start of the transition to Mactels, with the G4 lines to be first in line. i consider the PB to be the primary product in the G4 line and hope it goes first, even if iBooks & Mac minis are also released.

For notebooks I look for iSight and Front Row to be standard just like Airport & BT are standard. When talking to an Apple rep at CompUSA several weeks ago he indicated that Front Row was the key factor in selling iMacs to switchers - and he was sold out at the time. Front Row is going to be a huge selling tool that PCs are not going to be able to match - just like iLife is.

iWork needs to be moved to a full suite. Besides Numbers I'm hoping that FileMaker comes up with an "Express" version so AppleWorks can be put to rest.

On the OS side 10.4.4 will take the limelight - 10.5 will wait for WWDC 06.

Something is also coming on the .Mac side. they aren't going to take .Mac down for a few hours during the Keynote for "normal maintenance".

All in all a powerful Keynote tomorrow. Great for both Mac lovers and Wall Street.

Hmmm... I believe that a drawerfull of other analysts have already predicted new macs and an updated shuffle, but it's still a good read! But I don't know why he would predict the XServe to be one of the first to get the Intel processors. XServes are currently running on G5 Processors, which are still quite powerful enough for them. And I would expect that Apple would want to use the next-generation Intel processors (which only come out by the end of the year) for a machine like mthe XServe, than settling with the Xeon. Anyways, that's just my set of thoughts.

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Come on! They already exist! Why wouldn't the PowerMac be one of the first models to go Intel?! Jeez...

Despite my lousy track record, I'm still going to make a Macworld prediction: No Intel Macs.

Here are my reasons:
1. Apple said it wouldn't be until the middle of the year, and I believe everything they tell me, and then add 3-6 months (kidding, mostly).
2. Which would come first? "It can't be the iBook, because then it'd out perform the PowerBook!" "It can't be the PowerBook, it was just updated!" "It can't be the PowerMac; it was also just updated, and it's users need native apps!"

If none of the choices seems good, it may the only choice is none.

To hedge my bets, though, I'll say the Mac mini.

There are several good reasons why Apple will transition PowerMacs last. These include 64-bit support (you DO want lots of RAM right?) and intel-native professional software availability (Adobe pro software will not be ready yet). For details please read more here...

http://arstechnica.com/articles/columns/mac/mac-20050608.ars

Well, as the Power Macintosh G5s are still some of the fastest pro machines available, I woudln't expect to see Apple rushing the Intel processors to them quite so fast. It would even be pretty safe to consider that they may be among the last to go.

Based on MacMini, but larger w/ 3.5" drive form factor. About the size of a DVD player. Built in DVI + S-Video, USB, FW, no Keyboard or Mouse, but with Remote control and native Front Row software. 100BT Ethernet, wireless option. Reduced Video RAM (HDTV resolution, but not 1600x1200 like current MacMini), but still ATI based 9200. Still PPC based, runs PS3 and Nintendo cube games through emulator.

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Still PPC based, runs PS3 and Nintendo cube games through emulator.

Riiiiiiight... The PS3 isn't out yet, Sony's lawyers would make those from Apple look tame, and the Cell is (supposedly) more powerful than the fastest G5 (at certain tasks, anyway).

Not to mention that while Apple may or may not be releasing an Intel-based Mac tomorrow, you can bet your Mighty Mice they won't be releasing a new PowerPC-production line.

It would be rather interesting indeed to see Apple unveil a brand new PowerPC based line, and continue producing it for a few more years. It would leave a door open in the PowerPC world if they ever regret the Intel transition. It would be just another preventive step, like the development of Mac OS X for Intel based machines, back in 2001.

Rumors, in his research note to clients.

I would like to see higher resolution videos able to be played on the iPod Video. If not HD, then at least 720x480 (DVD quality).

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I know this is a long shot, but I think Steve has worked out a deal with Apple Records in the midst of the pending lawsuit between the two companies. It would be an awesome announcement if all the Beatles songs were available on iTunes exclusively, perhaps with a special edition Beatles iPod to boot! That would certainly blow Urge's bubble!!!

why do you guys even print this garbage? even an armchair analyst could do better. plasma tv's??? that is so obviously wrong. mr. wu, get a CLUE or get a booth at the carnival and tell fortunes!