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Mar 13, 08 - 04:24 pm Comment from: flappo

maybe we'll get some new cinema displays ?

Hopefully Apple will do something with the new intel "atom" processor.

flappo said
"maybe we'll get some new cinema displays ?"

Why? Nothing wrong with the ones we have now except they're too expensive.

Mar 13, 08 - 04:31 pm Comment from: trex67

Yikes! It's so unlike Apple to hype these events... Yet they usually surpass my expectations.

The invitation graphic shows a PAIR of bridges, made in photoshop.

June will tell us the secret, but I would say that one bridge represents foot traffic, bicycles, etc., in other words, all manner of NON-automobile traffic. The other bridge represents the path from the old way interacting with computers--I mean way back pre-mouse--arching up OVER today's "Mac Way," and reaching the future goal: a whole NEW way of interacting. You say multitouch--I say it will be something not yet thought of.

I don't expect miracles now, the Mac and iPhone will keep Apple busy, but you can bet they have miracles they are working on, ready to drop some teeny hints.

TGEITY: Thank Goodness It's Early This Year. None of that August nightmare from 2006. Gross!

Mar 13, 08 - 04:36 pm Comment from: JAYGEE

Let the rumors begin.

Strictly speaking, if you use the phrase "in more ways than one" then you imply that there are two or more meanings to the tagline and that at least two of them apply to the event.

Since "landmark event" typically is used to describe a big watershed type event, then the second meaning can only be the single *other* meaning of the term, i.e. - something to do with actual landmarks or geography.

Advertisers are famous for mangling the language so one can't be certain, but I would take this to mean that there is something about maps, GPS, or roadmaps involved in the event.

"Why? Nothing wrong with the ones we have now except they're too expensive."

Perhaps nothing wrong, but the Apple Cinema Displays definately could be better. They have limited connectivity - no HDMI, no S or composite video ports, etc. Also, when did they first appear on the market - three or four years ago? Surely the LCD panels have been improved since then. Since they typically sell at a premium price, they shouldn't have to rely on their outer beauty more than their inner brains - a.k.a. capabilities.

Does Google Earth work on the iPhone/iPod touch?

I love Apple already but if they can make my commute faster with 2 bridges, I'll never even use the letters P or C again.

Mar 13, 08 - 04:51 pm Comment from: Ampar

"Does Google Earth work on the iPhone/iPod touch?"

Not yet.

ISKRA!!

best comment yet!

Very good, Jeremy!

One could say that you have made a well-grounded guess.



See you there!

OS XI

Mar 13, 08 - 05:22 pm Comment from: Spark

The two bridges represent the divergency of OSs: The original keyboard/mouse, and the new Gestures based computing.

Mar 13, 08 - 05:26 pm Comment from: AAPL

320 by 2010

Mar 13, 08 - 05:34 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

640 by 480

Mar 13, 08 - 05:37 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

I think they're planning on building a bridge *directly* to the Ghirardelli store. That's pretty sweet.

That picture is totally photoshopped! You can tell because...

Mar 13, 08 - 05:50 pm Comment from: Richie_mofo

@ Spark

Either divergence of something, or the merging of two things??

Mar 13, 08 - 05:55 pm Comment from: Zune Tang®

No speculation here. Apple will cancel the I-Pod and license the Zune from Microsoft.

That was easy.

Your potential. Our passion.™

Mar 13, 08 - 05:59 pm Comment from: Zune Tang®

I hope Apple paid the Dolphin Swim Club a lot of money to put a bridge right in their swimming lane. Dorks.

Your potential. Our passion.™

It's simple. This is the day when the AppStore will go live. But it will not just be huge for the iPhone and mobile phone industry, but also for the portable computer industry/ultra-mobile computer industry. Apple will most likely debut their much-rumored multi-touch tablet PC on which the same SDK as on the iPhone will work.

On another note, I think I am noticing a trend with the originally four missing iPhone icons on its home page. One was added as iTunes WiFi (now just for Music), the second one will be AppStore. Will there be two more stores (for Games and Videos?) Just a theory.

iPhone with GPS.

Mar 13, 08 - 06:20 pm Comment from: Spark

@Richie
Maybe. From a visual standpoint I think the could have used a better image to convey convergence. I guess we'll have to wait until June.

Maybe the bridge between Apple and PC Software will be done... a complete Windows API emulator, no other software, run those PC apps must use straight within OSX.

Mar 13, 08 - 06:28 pm Comment from: R

One major event will be the official release of the final sdk with a number of apps in the app store. Could the second be a preview of what's to come in OS X 10.6?

Folks, this is a Developers Conference.
Stuff might be announced, but it's mainly about computer programmers getting together to learn about writing code for Apples latest technologies.

Lots of iPhone SDK details, how to write for multitouch on Macbooks, how to setup Leopard as a Server in a office. Stuff like that.

Mar 13, 08 - 06:51 pm Comment from: amyhre

Really? I thought it was to brainstorm new flavors of Apple Kool-Aid. Learn something new every day.

Maybe this year they be telling us how to program mind-control devices or hypnosis rays. How cool would that be? I now command you to multi-touch yourself! Who needs porn on the iPhone? You can just mind control the pretty girl walking by and everyone gets a free show. Now that's divergence, as in, divergence into deviancy from all societal decency norms.

Mar 13, 08 - 07:05 pm Comment from: Jim - TIV

"The invitation graphic shows a PAIR of bridges, made in photoshop."

Really, no... seriously? Come on.... there aren't really two bridges in SF Bay?... someone tell me this isn't photoshopped. I'm so confused.

The picture symbolizes the navigational accuracy of cell tower triangulation.

Mar 13, 08 - 07:51 pm Comment from: TowerTone

The picture represents mushrooms the photographer found on that hill. His name is Mark, and he is too high....

Two bridges diverging if you head south.

Two bridges converging if you head north...

Poop out of luck if you're heading either east or west I guess!

I think your all wrong... theyve finally figured that the RDF filed can be modulated into stereo vision, but they still have a few more adjustments to go.

Maybe the "one more thing..." will be "...not only can you now see multiples of reality, you can drive down them with a a mac or iPhone.

I hope they drop a huge bomb on us no one sees coming so my stock goes back up

Mar 13, 08 - 08:46 pm Comment from: BiZarRo BaLlmEr

The iPhone will be available on other networks besides ATT

Mar 13, 08 - 08:46 pm Comment from: nanisani

If you've ever been to the Bay Area you'll probably know that the image of the bridge(s) is from the San Francisco side looking north toward Marin. Since the event is in San Francisco, the bridges are converging. The convergence of technologies would appear to be the metaphor.

The question is; which technologies in particular? Computers and television? Will Apple announce that they are developing a TV platform? Perhaps they will announce a TV set that can interface directly with the iPhone and iPod Touch as controllers. You could cut and paste your favorite characters from one show into another. Don't like who's on Dave tonight? paste in your favorite celebrity and load some i nteresting questions for Dave to ask.

Yeah ... that's it

I've wondered for a while whether they couldn't put two or three isights into the screen bezel to enable a computer generated 3-D image for iChat. The two bridges being the same bridge from two angles reminded me of this.

THE ANSWER

Go figure. I went to the Apple site and they explain exactly what they mean...

The groundbreaking innovations of Mac OS X Leopard and iPhone OS offer two revolutionary development platforms for developers and IT professionals.

Then they go on to explain that there are three tracks for presentations: iPhone, Mac and IT.

Mystery solved!

Mar 13, 08 - 09:47 pm Comment from: Macfabulous

If they wanna go all the way (Which i think they should), we would hopefully see the long awaited fully blown... "Is it a stereo?... Is it a tv? ...is it a game console? ...or is it the new p2p video conference center on your new Cinema Display-MediaCenter, which features the full OS X experience?"

Yup! you will control, "mouse around", copy/paste and much more from the comfort of your couch with the new remote-sensor in your iPhone

This is convergence!!!

Oohhh! I would be so freakiiiin`happy!!!

Mar 13, 08 - 10:05 pm Comment from: Anonymous©

Okay, they're moving Apple HQ from Cupertino to the Marin hills!

Mar 13, 08 - 10:25 pm Comment from: LateRegistrant

It is being rumored that, not to be outdone, Microsoft will soon announce advances in their Office productivity suite at an upcoming conference advertised as "a watermark event, in more ways than one."

Mar 13, 08 - 10:56 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ nanisani
"If you've ever been to the Bay Area you'll probably know that the image of the bridge(s) is from the San Francisco side looking north toward Marin."

Is it... Wow.

When we're playing Halo, you don't get to drive the Warthog.

Mar 13, 08 - 11:04 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ Anonymous©

No, they're moving it to Tacoma!

Mar 13, 08 - 11:08 pm Comment from: DogGone

I was driving along the Golden Gate bridge today and believe it or not there was this huge black curtain going across the water to my right. Apple are clearly up to something. It's either the first suspended Apple store, the world's biggest Apple display showing iTunes movies or Steve Jobs private bridge for his new condo in Marin.

Mar 13, 08 - 11:30 pm Comment from: Scandalous

Great, as if traffic wasn't bad enough, now they want to squeeze another bridge through that bottleneck. C'mon Apple I see a User Interface problem here!

Mar 13, 08 - 11:31 pm Comment from: TowerTone

"a watermark event, in more ways than one."

Well, seeing how Microsoft is on the skids....
I'm thinking they might have a "skidmark event, in more ways than one"...

Mar 14, 08 - 12:23 am Comment from: nanisani

@ChrissyOne - - - Oops. Not wearing my glasses. You're right - I got it bass-ackwards.

Mar 14, 08 - 12:47 am Comment from: ChrissyOne

S'aright, it happens. I've taken very nearly that same picture.

Mar 14, 08 - 12:58 am Comment from: ChrissyOne

I love SF. I really miss the week-long Macworld drinking binges and inappropriate public behavior back in the tech bubble days. It was gonzo journalism, man.

Mar 14, 08 - 01:06 am Comment from: flappo

re the acd's . led backlighting would be nice

plus a guarantee of NO DEAD PIXELS

if bang & olufsen can do it , so should apple

supposedly, they will be hoping to open an ibridge every decade for the rest of this century.