Apple’s New Prosumer Desktop?
This is the first post to this blog – i just couldn’t wait.
I have a friend (who will remain nameless) that just got hired to be an Apple Rep. I think he’ll just be the guy who sets up displays in CompUSAs or something. Anyway, Apple flew him out to Cupertino for the week for training. He’s been out there for a few days now, and just today, while i was in the middle of putting this blog together, i got a Picture Message from him. Three actually.
I was so excited that i just decided this blog looks good enough for now, and it’ll have to go live (in beta) so i can post these images.
It looks like Apple is releasing a smaller cheaper thing that i might have called a “MacProMidget” …but it looks sweet.
So here’s the first delicious image: (i assume that’s the MacPro on the left, and the new MacTower on the right)
More Images after the break!
I’ve called the guy who sent me these images, but he refuses to tell me anything else at all. All i know is that he took these with his cameraphone, and whatever info i can get from the pictures.
Apparently they’re also releasing a 24″ LCD with a built-in iSight… which makes since due to their recent 24″ iMac announcement…
I’m saving up for a 23″ Apple LCD right now, but i’d much rather a 24″ with a built-in iSight! that would be excellent!
And the best image of them all:
It looks to me like it’s basically iMac internals with room for expansion in a sick little case, with only 1 optical drive. …and really that’s basically exactly what i want. the iMac is SOO appealing, but i’m just so drawn to a desktop! internal expandability is so great, and i want whatever huge LCD screen i buy next (probably that 24″ LCD if this is true) to actually be useful when i get a new machine. i couldn’t imagine my 24″ screen being eternally tied to a certain hardware configuration! that would be horrible! (maybe an iMac would be better with a DVI input!)
Maybe this is what Apple has in store for September 12th? I’m all over this if it turns out to be true… all over it.
More than likely it’s just another rumor. …then again i haven’t seen it anywhere yet. Here’s hoping it’s true.
My Dad hates you.
Jesus - September 10th, 2006 at 8:33 pm
Remember the part of Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back where they travel around and show up at the door of all the people that bad mouthed them on the internet and kicked their asses?
I suggest that there should be a small group of people dedicated to hunting down and beating silly the people who post things like this. “Defenders of the Truth”, if you will.
malagent - September 10th, 2006 at 8:48 pm
Please stop saying bad things about Jeff. If you took the time to get to know him, you would love him. Would anyone here like a blow job?
anon - September 10th, 2006 at 9:19 pm
Who cares if he posted some ‘fake’ photos of a new computer system. What about the other 1,000,000 people have posted ‘fake’ photos of new products. It was a joke, get over it.
Engadget and other ‘news’ sources are supposed to desseminate between what is real and fake, so they got called on a mistake and are trying to blame the source. Typical Engadget.
Bobby - September 10th, 2006 at 9:46 pm
You’re an asshole for wasting my time with this story.
Isaac - September 10th, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Morons like you are those that make us at apple feel bad.
fucking hostile - September 10th, 2006 at 10:01 pm
hahahahahhaha….. lol!!!
i dont know what i loved the most that i was fooled for a second or those nerds that hate you for they wetting their beds….
lol great job…. keep it up!
this made my day hahahahahahah….
you nerds!
great just great..!!!! - September 10th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
FUCK OFF WITH THE FAKES ASSHOLE
fuckthissite - September 10th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Nice job man. I wish Apple would do exactly what you’ve mocked up here. I dont want to fork out for a Mac Pro, but I dont want to be limited by an iMac with virtually no expandability.
Bob - September 10th, 2006 at 10:48 pm
ditto, faker
Booter - September 10th, 2006 at 10:52 pm
Wow, you can’t even type that well. I especially like how you said you’d rather have a Desktop than an iMac. An iMac is a desktop, stupid.
Kevin - September 10th, 2006 at 11:04 pm
fAG~!
theman - September 10th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
You must be braindead to think that you can release such a thing without the net picking it apart and calling you on it. Even engadget made you look like a fool.
We’re already swamped in the Mac rumor mill, quit fucking it up with your amateur bullshit, okay, buddy?
Thank you.
Jason - September 10th, 2006 at 11:25 pm
I just found out that Jeffrey’s real name is Harry Zink.
Shawn - September 11th, 2006 at 2:51 am
I think it’s hilarious people keep falling for this crap.
I enjoyed the joke. Kudos.
B - September 11th, 2006 at 3:42 am
You’re an idiot.
Ryan - September 11th, 2006 at 5:40 am
You are a fucking dumbass. Get a life you loser. This is one of the worst fakes i have ever seen. Did you really think the world was that stupid??
Go take some Photoshop lessons.
Brad - September 11th, 2006 at 8:22 am
You’re completely lame.
Matt - September 11th, 2006 at 8:29 am
LOL, this cracks me up. The story was so-so, but people’s responses are classic! Hahah, the more they post the funnier it gets. “Oh noes!!!11 Another fake rumor1!!! Waaaaah!!!! You’re an asshole wasting my time by MAKING ME SURF TO YOUR SITE and choosing to believe all the bullshit hype that surrounds every Mac event!!”
Just like Dan said, just like Jake said, Just like Slug said… “I guess this shit’s a success if I’m even on his mind.”
Daniel - September 11th, 2006 at 9:34 am
Lame.
Jiggety - September 11th, 2006 at 10:36 am
You’re all a bunch of stupid apple fanboy whiners.
Well executed.
Very funny.
TheDragon - September 11th, 2006 at 12:43 pm
Why is everyone getting so worked up about this? It’s not as if this fake did you any harm. It’s only a joke; get over it.
Just look at the photos and decide for yourself if you should believe them. There’s no need to be abusive about it.
And shame on you Engadget. If you don’t like comment wars, why are you encouraging them here? Maybe you should actually check something before you post it to decide if it’s fake or not. Surely with the number of fakes you’ve seen you should be able to decide easily.
abe - September 11th, 2006 at 1:13 pm
hahaha. Well done friend!
lust - September 11th, 2006 at 2:01 pm
Oh, and all you had to do was ask the name of the font. I could have even given it to ya! ;) Good note for future projects! (Red flag # 88!)
lust - September 11th, 2006 at 2:03 pm
What a loser.
Pickel Fucker - September 11th, 2006 at 2:06 pm
shenanigans! I call shenanigans you two bit hustler of dreams!
shenanigans - September 11th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
This was amazing. Keep up the good work.
Engadget, what you guys did was a complete joke. Leave this guy alone.
apple-l - September 11th, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Are you people for real? I mean… what’s with all this hate. Do you people actually think before you type?
Most of these comments are about how much of somebody’s time this attempt at blog hits has wasted. Don’t you think following rumors and speculation of what hunk of glass, plastic and metal that Apple may or may not introduce is a waste of time? (How many rumored products where actually released at the last apple event?)
As much as I love my ibook, powerbook , and imac, everything that Apple or any other company introduces is someday destined for an attic, basement or landfill. I can see being upset if this guy was creating rumors of a device that could allow your little blind sister to see, or cure a relative suffering from cancer…I would be pissed as well, but a computer.
The real waste of time…. Is the time I just took responding to people complaining about what a waste of time this stunt cost them, and to those that may need to contact a suicide help line after being disappointed by yet, another fake apple product rumor.
If these regular apple rumor events are as important as a lot of you make them seem…. It’s time to take another look at what’s really important in life. Because unlike a lot of you apparently, I chose to waste time I could be using for sleep to respond to what I hope is not the mental picture developing in the minds of non mac users or potential switchers of what mac users are like after reading some of these post. In the end, as much as you hate this guy, you’ve given him exactly what he wanted, hits for HIS new blog.
And for that Jeff…I applaud you.
applefan - September 12th, 2006 at 3:09 am
If you are going to create a fake at least spell the name of the products right! Mac Pro not MacPro!
Mac Pro - September 12th, 2006 at 4:33 am
Kill yourself
Jesus - September 12th, 2006 at 9:32 am
Interessante discussie hier!
Leuke reacties ook! Als dat de Mac-community is, stap ik over op een PC denk ik. (Of zal de Microsoft-gebruiker dit soort taal ook uitslaan?).
Maar ik denk dat Jeff hier erg om zit te grijnzen. Ook al omdat iedereen dacht dat dit echt is. Goeie grap dus!
Meer van dit soort fotoshop-gedoe en Apple zal vast nog eens met een mooie kompjoeter aankomen.
Intussen droom ik over de miniMacPro (met Intel 4 Duo Core processor op 2,8 GHz) en 2 HD’s van 500 GB elk.
Well done Jeff! (ik had even geen zin om mee te doen)
Dick de R. - September 13th, 2006 at 5:41 am
FUCK MY UP!!! this is so stupid photoshop photo!!! This picture is really boring!
STUPID PHOTO - September 13th, 2006 at 7:53 am
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Apple rumor du jour: “MacTower” and 24-inch, iSight-ed Cinema Display » JenIT - September 13th, 2006 at 11:33 pm
Haha! Rather funny Jeff. I’m going to have to try to make up a Mac rumor that gets even more people pissed. And the Mac Rumor Wars have started….
Tim - September 20th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Pissing off apple fanboys is a great thing!
dsfsdsdfsdf - October 4th, 2006 at 11:09 am
That was pretty funny! Lol, thanks for the pick me up, I needed that. :)
mrskin - October 5th, 2006 at 12:13 am
Interest still hasn’t died down. Great.
I applaud you again Jeff. :)
Some of these guys are just plain stupid. Don’t listen!
Delta - November 10th, 2006 at 2:46 pm
yo, look at all these people all pissed, and all sorts of web sites have your rumor circulating. good prank, shitty photoshop job tho. :p
Dave - May 23rd, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Good one! ;)
I’m still hoping for an Apple display with iSight.
L$ - November 13th, 2007 at 6:37 am