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The Mac|Life Staff Considers the Upcoming Mystery Product
Posted 07/22/2008 at 2:28:05pm | by Roberto Baldwin

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Steve and Peter mentioned a mystery product/transition during yesterdays quarterly results conference call. The product is supposed to be soooo cool, that Apple will actually make less money bringing it to the market.

Since Apple is all hush hush on the matter, we decided to let the wild speculating commence.

Below are our predictions:

Reviews Editor Ray: "I think it's a flying car (that also functions as an iPhone). It has cut & paste, voice dialing, and syncs Notes. Also, it's powered by dryer lint and happy thoughts."

Senior Editor Susie: "I think it could be some kind of enhancement for the Apple TV, which has come a longish way since its first iteration, but still needs more to compete with the TiVos, Netflix boxes, and even game consoles already entrenched in people's home entertainment systems. How about App Store support, for gaming via an iPod touch controller, as suggested earlier today by the Macalope?"

Online Editor Robbie: "An in-dash car stereo for the iPhone. I'm tired of plugging my iPhone into my radio transmitter and having it warn me "This product is not intended for the iPhone." Then it asks if I want to be in airplane mode."

Art Director Robin:" How about MobileMe that works!"

Online Associate Craig: "In September Steve Jobs will release his signature line of blue jeans--the SJ 1.0.1 jeans. For early adopters, the first 1000 pairs will a small patch of cloth from a pair of Jobs’ private jean collection, so true believers can always have Jobs near and find motivation from the jeans. The jeans will be in Apple stores just in time for back to school. "

Editor in Chief Leslie: The world could certainly use a more elegant take on the Thirst Aid Helmet. Give Jon Ive a week, and we'll all being clamoring for our very own iHelmet 3G.

Managing Editor Jan: In an effort to drive sustainable technology, Apple will release a new line of solar powered computers that will feature energy efficient, eco-friendly operating systems. 

Think you know what Apple's mystery product/transition will be? Share your prediction in the comments below.

COMMENTS: 7
TAGS:  Steve Jobs, Rumor, Mystery Product
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avatarTablet

Submitted by soxboston on Tue, 2008-07-22 12:09

Obviously a tablet.

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avatarNew secret product is:

Submitted by joebenitez on Tue, 2008-07-22 12:35

A TouchBook... Yes a nice, one piece laptop/tablet. On screen keyboard and very, VERY affordable. Now THAT would be cool

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avatarI think it's a newly

Submitted by Mac Boy on Tue, 2008-07-22 14:54

I think it's a newly designed Macbook line and MacbookPro line

 

 [Mac Boy]

 R2-D2 with an iPod

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avatarOne for an Improved Apple TV

Submitted by benszymanski on Tue, 2008-07-22 15:44

I would only hope that Apple incorporates a cable/satellite TV tuner much like Elgato's into the Apple TV.

I was going to try and get a Mac Mini and turn my current iBook G4 into a dedicated entertainment system with Elgato, but that just isn't in the works right now. Having said that, if Apple did that, I'm sure I'd buy one... when I can afford to replace my old analog tube TV with a HD flat panel [and the Apple TV itself]. If Apple did this, they might also incorporate live streaming of radio stations that offer media over the internet [like local FM radio stations]. And possibly satellite radio stations as well.

I have pretty good cable service from my local cable company, but they use those crappy Motorola cable boxes. Streaming iTunes store media [movies] over the internet with the Apple TV couldn't ever really be a replacement for the Motorola boxes though because my promised 1.5 Mbps DSL connection maxes out at 1.25 Mbps [why I can't have full bandwidth when my DSL company offers up to 6 Mbps is beyond me because I know the line can handle all 1.5 Mbps].

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avatarBetter First Aid

Submitted by Dennisbfm on Tue, 2008-07-22 16:01

I am a Mac Addict!

 I have iMac with 10.5.4

Also, MacBook with same.

I don't use any MS software!

First Aid that really trouble shoots! That would be nice!

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avatarMy guess

Submitted by LeopardRules on Wed, 2008-07-23 09:23

I think that Apple will update Life and iWork, and might also make new versions of the MacBook and MacBook Pro. It could also release new iPods. (A tablet or updated Apple TV would be cool though).

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avatarNew Macbook

Submitted by tbird on Wed, 2008-07-23 14:05

It is most likely going to be an aluminum MacBook. Almost all of Apple's products are made with aluminum, so it makes sense that their next product will be an update to the MacBooks.
-.-tbird-.-

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