Posted by Jools
Apple introduces MacBook Pro, replaces PowerBook
Apple today unveiled its new MacBook Pro notebook computer featuring the new Intel Core Duo processor, which the company claims delivers up to four times the performance of the PowerBook G4. The new 15.4-inch widescreen MacBook Pro features a one inch thick aluminum enclosure, weighs 5.6 pounds, includes a built-in iSight video camera, the Apple Remote and Front Row software, and Apple's new patent-pending MagSafe magnetic power connector, designed especially for mobile users. Pricing is £1429 for the 1.67 GHz model, and £1799 for the 1.83 GHz version. MacBook Pro will be available in February, and is available for pre-order now.
Apple unveils new iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor
Apple today unveiled its new Intel-based iMac featuring Mac OS X running on the new Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance that is up to twice that of its predecessor, Apple says. "The widely praised iMac design now features dual- core processors, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing out-of-the-box, and the breakthrough media experience of Front Row with the Apple Remote for a simple, intuitive and powerful way for consumers to enjoy their content from across the room." Pricing starts at at £929, and every new iMac comes with iLife '06. The new iMac is shipping today, and is the first of a new generation of Macs featuring Intel processors that Apple will roll out during 2006.
Apple announces iWork '06
Apple today announced iWork '06, a new version of the company's suite of productivity software with new features designed to make it easy for users to create compelling documents and presentations. iWork '06 includes major enhancements within Pages 2 and Keynote 3 including new three- dimensional charts, iPhoto-like advanced image editing and masking tools, and spreadsheet-like tables that make it easy to get great results in minutes. Work '06 is now available for a suggested retail price of US$79. A 30-day iWork '06 trial will be available on new hardware and with copies of Mac OS X and iLife '06 sold at retail.
Apple announces iLife '06, iTunes 6.0.2
Apple today announced iLife '06, which the company says is the most significant upgrade to its award- winning suite of digital lifestyle applications ever. "iLife '06 features iPhoto 6 with blazing performance, new printed books, calendars and cards, and Apple's innovative new Photocasting for sharing photos over the Internet; iMovie HD 6 with new motion themes for adding spectacular production value to your movies; iDVD 6 for authoring custom DVDs for today's widescreen TVs; and GarageBand 3, now the complete solution for creating professional-quality Podcasts. iLife '06 also introduces iWeb, a new iLife application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos, blogs and Podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the Internet with just a single click." iLife '06 is now available for a suggested retail price of US$79, and will be included with all new Macs. iTunes 6.0.2 is currently available as a free download from Apple's Web site.
Apple announces the iPod Radio Remote, more
Apple today announced the iPod Radio Remote, which combines the convenience of a wired remote control with new FM radio capabilities for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod. "The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to skip tracks and adjust the volume of their iPod even when it's in a pocket or backpack, and listen to FM radio stations while displaying station and song information on their iPod screen." The iPod Radio Remote includes a pair of Apple headphones with a shorter cable, complementing the iPod Radio Remote, and will begin shipping immediately for US$49.
Apple releases QuickTime 7.0.4
Apple today released QuickTime 7.0.4 via its Software Update utility. The company says: "QuickTime 7.0.4 is an important release that delivers numerous bug fixes, support for iLife '06, and H.264 performance improvements. This update is highly recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
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[ This Message was edited by: JoolsG4 on 2006-01-11 00:22 ]
Posted by haynesycop
YA!!!
IPOD REMOTE WITH RADIO!
ME HAPPY ME HAPPY!
MY powerbook is now outdated but woooooooo!
Posted by axxxr
Trust Jools to always deliver the latest Apple News..Our resident Apple expert.
Posted by haynesycop
yeah thanks jools sorry got abit over excited there for a second but its all good been waiting for that remote for ages.
and the macbook pro looks fantastic expecially with the built in isight, here hoping i win the lottery soon.
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
omg omg omg omnice god. that mac book is mine next year, now I know what im gttting not s**ty widows laptop that is mine mine mine
someone edited my post lol
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Posted by amnesia
macbook doesn't sound cool to me.
The price is just too expensive :'(
I wish I was rich.
Posted by EastCoastStar
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you are rich compared to me!! you had that house built FOR YOU... thats rich to me
Posted by amnesia
not when you suddenly go broke, don't have a sponsor and have to sell your home which you put your blood and identity into ...
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ahh
im very sorry to hear that
check PM (instead of going off topic in the thread)
Posted by solidsingh
your selling your home?
Posted by haynesycop
Let us keep this on topic folks!
So i am seriously tempted to sell my powerbook and get a macbook with my creditcard
Very naughty but the built in isight is exactly what i have been wanting!
Hmmmmmm!
It is sooooooooooooo sexy! And that ipod remote has seriously made my day it has been a pain since selling my 4th gen ipod to not have a remote.
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
Miss C I know what you mean I feel your pain here, I have my loving powerbook on my desk which is nice but like 3 years old and that powerbook is like wow (and the ipod radio) I may set up a similar project like sammy_boy
Posted by haynesycop
Yeah!
The remote is fantastic! The macbook is sweet too!
Decisions decisions?
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
i dont know i really want one, as they are so shiny and ooooo but if I wait like a month there will be a better one out no dbout
Posted by leenuss
Wooooooooo! Powerbook prices are gonna drop quickly
Posted by Jools
Mac OS X 10.4.4 is out today too:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Remember to run Disk Utility > Repair Permissions before and after installing. Also, for best results, download and install the Combo Updater, rather than just the 10.4.3 to 10.4.4 update.
Posted by Superluminova
Now theres so more reasons for me to switch, I think when my Vaio goes out of style i'll jump on the apple bandwagon
Posted by dicky
ooo i like! Think i may have to update to a macbook(Crap name though!) as my powerbooks getting a little old now!
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
cheers jools
anyone selling any laptops mac or pc let me know I need some of both
also I agree macbook wasnt the best name for a new mac something more stylish like powerbook extreme or powerbook marc2 lol
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Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
Just wondering, why is the 15 inch powerbook g4 still 1399, when the new mac book is only 1429, the only thing I can see that the powerbook has is a better screen, but in the mac book its still like 2x faster (asuming you get the 1.67ghz model) and you also it has a remote and isight built in etc, is there soemthing im missing?
Posted by Jools
Google Earth is now (officially) available for Mac:
http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
jools you keep on giving lol. Ive been trying to find the unofficial release of that for a while, but all the downloads became blocked...
also I left a couple of questions on your help thread
cheers for all the cool stuff
Posted by Jools
Apple removes QuickTime 7.0.4 Update
Without any reason given, Apple has removed the download link for QuickTime 7.0.4 and has posted QuickTime 7.0.1 Reinstaller.
Update: Apple has reposted QuickTime 7.0.4 via its Software Update utility.
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Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
weird
Posted by haynesycop
Hmmm i really do not know what to do, really want a macbook but doubt i would get decent cash for my powerbook. Prices are going to drop bigtime now.
Really want isight and to be able to use the remote.
(scratches head)
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
hmmm, well I have a g4 titanium powerbook, last time I looked they werearound 600 oin the 2nd hand market, im sure your powerbook will do better
also this is apple products, ive never knows the price to drop dramatically, even the 4rd gen ipods are seling ofr around 90-120
Posted by haynesycop
well i currently have a powerbook g4 superdrive, 80gb hard drive, 512ram, etc etc
and if i wanted a new macbook with 1gb ram and 100gb hd it would cost around £1565 before student discount.
even less if i got a 80gb hd and standard ram, how much do you reckon i could get for my powerbook with 4 months warranty left on it
just out of interest.
I have £330 from the sale of stuff on ebay so if i scrap my plans for a p990 this could be a real possibility.
Posted by batesie
keep your current lappie! and get a P990
Posted by haynesycop
i want the macbook pro more than a p990 though that is the thing, i could save up £500 in a couple of months so that could wait.
this is just tempting me sooooo much!
Posted by haynesycop
Oops! Double post, well my powerbook is now for sale if anybody is interested.
PM me!
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Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
hmmm, I afree with miss C, id buy a macbook pro over a p990, but I think il get them both at the same time so I have a double impact of technology.
Il talk to you about your powerbook miss c
Posted by 02
finally a keyboard with lights... i have a hard time typing in the dark... i have to keep lowering my laptop screen.. to light up my keyboard.. hehe..
Posted by haynesycop
Think i will order the remote for my ipod today been waiting for that for along time! Congrats to apple on some great new products.
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
i really dont get the lighting up keypad
Posted by dicky
woohoo! get my new imac tomorrow!
Posted by haynesycop
Oooooooooooo post some pictures when it arrives! I get my macbook anytime between 15th-17th February. Ordered it 16th January thinking i would get it like yesterday
Posted by Davo_169
you might get it on my birthday
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
miss c post some pics of ur mac bok pro, im so tempted but not sure yet. Also can you tell me the battery life and if it has silent operation?
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
miss c post some pics of ur mac bok pro, im so tempted but not sure yet. Also can you tell me the battery life and if it has silent operation?
Posted by haynesycop
I will when i get it like i said it wil be posted on or before the 15th Feb.
Posted by haynesycop
Has anyone got the new radio remote yet! It seems a tad expensive, is it any good. Cannot seem to part with my cash yet
Posted by dicky
Taken with my phone ,so not the best quality pics
Posted by haynesycop
I am soooooooo jealous!
Congrats on the purchase!
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
you luckey bastard
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Posted by haynesycop
You going to do a review dicky?
Posted by axxxr
Isn't she lovely!
Posted by haynesycop
What have i done now!
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
i think he meant the imac lol
Posted by haynesycop