“On Friday I posted a story on the PowerPage about a possibility that Apple will introduce new 42 and 50-inch plasma displays at Macworld Expo tomorrow – with built-in in Macs,” Jason D. O’Grady writes for ZDNet. “It should also be noted that several other people were told about the stealth project too, in various pieces… They confirmed the specs, prices and that the plasma Macs are based on Intel Viiv technology, going so far as offering part numbers.”
O’Grady writes, ” Apparently the plasmas will include Front Row 2.0 which will include Apple’s brand spankin’ new Digital Video Recording (DVR) software. Front Row 2.0 (with DVR) will also come bundled on the new Intel-based Mac mini… the new Mac mini will be powered by a juicy 2.8GHz dual-core Yonah processor… the juicy new plasmas will ship with a new multimedia remote control (which it patented in April 2002) with a built-in LCD display… Apple’s new multimedia Macs could have something to do with Apple’s recent Vingle patent for ‘electronic transmission of streamed and downloadable audio and video files via computer and other communications networks.'”
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I’m tingled over Vingle.
I will be dumbstruck with shock and awe if this happens, and will be running to the AppleStore to order one seconds later. This would catapult Apple to the very top of the large-screen TV market, and totally eclipse every other manufacturer in one fell swoop.
Sony’s Sir Howard will be gnashing his teeth with frustration if this comes around.
“the new Mac mini will be powered by a juicy 2.8GHz dual-core Yonah processor”
A 2.8 GHz Yonah processor DOES NOT exist. They only go up to 2.16 GHz.
That’s okay. He’s just revealed himself as a liar who can’t even make a convincing story.
Sure, I’d buy an Apple brand TV. Call it “Mac TV.” Oh yeah, love the sound of that.
Would this make the mac mini almost as fast as the power macs?
2.8 ghz Yonah? I thought the fastest Yonah to date was 2.16 ghz.
I’d love for this to be true but I don’t buy it. I think O’Grady is just trying to mess with people.
Sorry Macnut, you beat me to it!
‘All Sphincter Day’ for Redmond tomorrow!
“A 2.8 GHz Yonah processor DOES NOT exist. They only go up to 2.16 GHz.”
No, not until tomorrow it doesn’t…officially.
I think he meant a 2.28 GHz. processor – that is a real Yonah spec.
the juicy new plasmas will ship with a new multimedia remote control (which it patented in April 2002) with a built-in LCD display…
That=line=is=a=contradiction…Is=it=a=plama=or=LCD=display???
Sorry=for=the==equal=signs….My=spacebar=is=broke=this=morning:)
i’d buy a mac mini with a dvr in a second.
Mike,
I believe what he’s tryign to say is that the REMOTE will have an LCD screen, like ones from Logitech and Sony.
Now go buy some Apple stock while you can.
‘the juicy new plasmas will ship with a new multimedia remote control (which it patented in April 2002) with a built-in LCD display…
That=line=is=a=contradiction…Is=it=a=plama=or=LCD=display???’
The TV is Plasma. The remote control for the Plasma TV has a small LCD display.
Apple-branded plasma Macs? bogus.
what Jobs REALLY is going to announce tomorrow is the much-anticipated Apple iMPlant, a 8 GB flash-based music player that’s placed underneath the skin. putting a new spin on “embedded technology,” the iMPlant is based on Apple’s popular iPod nano and provides music anywhere you go. prices start at $400 ($250 for the 4 Gb version), plus an additional $150 for the outpatient surgery. featuring Apple’s universal dock connector for charging and input/output, a special pair of headphones that use the connector are included.
MW: “received,” as in, “this information was received from Steve Jobs’ alien friends from outer space, beamed direct into my brain…the same source as O’Grady’s information source.”
he means that the remote control will have a LCD display but the TV will have plasma.
Gotcha=thanks…
Too=bad=really…
Id=much=prefer=an=Apple=LCD=over=plasma=tv…
I=thought=plasma=was=on=its=way=out…
want two of them!!
“I think he meant a 2.28 GHz. processor – that is a real Yonah spec.”
Actually, the T2600 is the highest rated Yonah according to Intel’s website. http://indigo.intel.com/compare_cpu/default.aspx?familyid=2&culture=en-US
It’s a 2.16 GHz chip.
TOO LATE.
HP announced their own… (not out yet)
http://search.news.com/click?sl,news.56.282.1276.0.0.HP+network+tv.0,http://news.com.com/1606-2-6022604.html
More of a display for what your networked systems have on them, but still cool. And cross platform.
Juicy? Mango-cooled instead of water?
Just as long as they give me a student discount, I’ll buy one….The price and screen size don’t seem to jive with me though. Something like a 42 inch for under 3 grand? With a Mac OS X built in?
I just can’t believe it…..but again, we’re talking Apple here..
this would be sweet. i’m afraid it would require a purchase, dammit. i should save my money….damn your great products Jobs!