iMac G5: 2-4 shipping days closer to oblivion.
Jeff Gamet
Jeff Gamet is the Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of “The Designer’s Guide to Mac OS X” from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also hosts TMO’s Daily Observations podcast, co-hosts The iOS Show podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other shows, too. Jeff dreams in HD.
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Apple Hot Deals Update For audioMIDI, ClubMac
The new audioMIDI Hot Deals page has offers on the Focusrite Saffire FireWire Digital Audio Workstation Interface, Tascamis US-122 2-channel USB audioMIDI Interface w/two pre-amps, the padKONTROL MIDI Studio Controller from KORG, and more. You can find the audioMIDI Hot Deals page at Appleis Web site. The new ClubMac Hot Deals page has offers on…
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A gold USB stick for your formal file sharing needs.
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The Good Mr. Mossbergis review compares the MacBook Pro to a late-model PowerBook G4 and HPis Pavilion dv5000t laptop. He rates Appleis new laptop as better than the PowerBook G4 and better than HPis laptop. Mr. Pogue lets the MacBook Pro stand on its own in his review. He adds a spin to Appleis own…
Check Account Quotas in Mail
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Apple "Fun New Products" Event Coverage
Apple distributed media invitations to a special event to be held at its world headquarters in Cupertino, inviting journalists to attend the unveiling of new products. There is no official word on what Apple plans to announce, but speculation ranges from the usual Apple-branded phone, to Intel-based Mac minis, and on to full-length movie downloads…
iMac G5 Availability Slipping?
The iMac G5 was replaced at the Macworld Expo in January by the newer Intel Core Duo-based iMac. Apple has been selling both G5 and Intel-based iMacs ever since. The company phased out the 17-inch G5 model a few weeks ago without any fanfare, and most recently phased out the 15-inch PowerBook G4. The PowerBook,…
Protecting Tiger with Your Home Directory
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SmartDisk Announces PhotoBank Image Storage
The SmartDisk PhotoBank
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10 Million Macs in 2006
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Apple Hot Deals Update For Small Dog, Ramjet
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