Windows 7

Apple released Snow Leopard a bit earlier than anticipated.  This is good news because by the time Windows 7 comes out, Snow Leopard will have probably fixed the minor bugs that came on version 10.6. This will undoubtedly give Apple the edge by still having the best operating system out there.

Apple Sept. 9 event

Apple will have one of their famous invitation only event on Wednesday September 9. The invitation simply reads "It's only rock & roll, but we like it." It obvioulsy is going to be a music-centric event. What will be announced is anybody's guess, but if I had to speculate...
*iPod refresh for nano and Touch with cameras.
*Updat to iTunes with new features, maybe subscription model for iPhone.
*The Beatles on iTunes, it's the same day remasters and Rockband debut.
*OS X 3.1 for iPhone and Touch
*Steve Jobs back onstage

Less likely is the much rumored Apple tablet, sorry but I just don't see it happening next Wednesday. Perhaps early next year when Verizon gets their 4G network up and running.
That is also when I expect a new iPhone. There is a reason the iPhone 3GS looks identical to the 3G and that is to wow with a new look for their Verizon and possibly Sprint or T-Mobile launch.

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