Archives for January 2005

January, 10th January 2005

• Apple Updates iTunes To Version 4.7.1, Adds iPod Shuffle Support

  Apple has updated its iTunes software to version 4.7.1. The minor revision adds support for the new iPod Shuffle flash-based…

• Cisco Systems Chooses Mac OS X, Xserve, Xserve RAID and Xsan

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Cisco Systems, the world's largest networking equipment manufacturer, chose Apple's Mac OS X, Xserve, Xserve RAID,…

• Mr. iPresident

  Photographic evidence proves that President Bush is a fan of the iPod

• Apple Adds NFL Highlights to iTMS

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Late on Monday night, Apple added a new feature to the iTunes Music Store called NFL…

• Griffin Releases Range-Improving Stand for AirPort Express

  Griffin Technology has released a desk accessory, the Xpress Stand, for Apple's AirPort Express base station.

• Microsoft Releases New Tools for Office for Mac

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Microsoft announced Tuesday four new tools for Office 2004 for Mac that are aimed at both…

• Keynote Attendees Positive On Mac mini, Unsure Of iPod Shuffle

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- TMO was out in the halls following the keynote, and as always, attendees had a lot…

• iLife ‘05 Features Updated iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto, GarageBand [UPDATED]

  Apple Computer introduced Tuesday iLife '05, the newest edition of the company's consumer creative suite. iLife '05 features new versions…

• Apple Introduces iPod Shuffle: Flash Music Player for $99 [UPDATED]

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Apple Computer introduced the newest addition to its iPod product line, the iPod shuffle. The device…

• Elgato, ATI Introduce EyeTV Wonder

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Elgato and ATI Technologies announced Tuesday the jointly developed EyeTV Wonder USB 2.0 analog TV tuner for…

• Steve Jobs’ Expo Keynote Now Available in QuickTime

  SAN FRANCISCO -- The QuickTime broadcast of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' keynote address from the Moscone Center in San Francisco…

• Analysts Like Apple Mac mini; See iPod shuffle as MP3 Contender

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Analysts who watch Apple Computer and the personal computer market for a living feel the iPod shuffle…

• Hands On: iPod shuffle

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- As Apple CEO Steve Jobs finished up his demonstration of the iPod shuffle, he casually mentioned…

• Apple Announces Mac mini Desktop, Starting at $499

  SAN FRANSISCO -- Before a standing room only crowd at the Moscone Convention Center, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Tuesday…

• Apple Announes iWork; Updates Keynote, All New Word Processor (UPDATED)

  SAN FRANSISCO -- Before a standing room only crowd at the Moscone Convention Center, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced iWork,…

• Apple Debutes Final Cut Express HD (UPDATED)

  SAN FRANSISCO -- Calling 2005 the year of digital, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Final Cut Express HD at his…

• Shure Showcases Product Line, Including New E4c Earphones

  Sure, they may cost as much as your iPod did, but Shure's earphones enable it to sound many times better.

• Extra Protection For Extreme iPods

  If your 4G iPod faces grueling conditions on a regular basis--or you have a tendency to drop it even more…

• EZQuest Introduces Thunder Pro A/V FireWire Hard Drive

  By Pro, EZQuest means a sleek case, extra front-mounted FireWire port, no fan, and fast performance.

• Not At A Computer During The Keynote? No Problem!

  Get keynote news updates via your WML-supported cell phone.

• Macworld Expo Software Recap 1

  Ovolab's Phlink 2.0, Bare Bones Software's TextWrangler 2.0, Sorenson Media's Squeeze 4.1, and Mariner Software's MacJournal 3.0

• Roxio Demos Toast With HD Support, Expo Pricing Specials

  All products are on display and available at up to 50 percent off.

January, 09th January 2005

• Apple Launches "IT Pro" Web site

  Apple has opened up a new part of its Web site dubbed IT Pro, filled with information for IT managers…

• USA Today Highlights iPod’s Importance to Car Stereo Makers

  On Monday, USA Today published a story highlighting the newfound importance of Apple's iPod to car stereo makers. Reporter Chris…

• More Refurb Items At Apple Store

  Apple has added new refurb items at the Apple Store, and updated the Hot Deals page B&H Photos and CDW|Mac…

• LaCie Introduces Blue Eye Pro Calibrator

  LaCie will introduce a calibration and profiling solution for its LaCie 321 Monitor at Mac Expo this week, the company…

• New York Times Ponders Low Cost Mac

  In an opinion piece for the New York Times, John Markoff examines the latest buzz about Apple, rumors of a…

• Virgin Unveils ‘Silver-Dollar Sized’ MP3 Player

  Virgin Electronics has introduced a 256 megabyte wearable MP3 player,

• Jobs Keynote Webcast to be Delayed 9 Hours

  Apple Computer will not provide a live satellite feed or Webcast of Steve Jobs' keynote at Mac Expo in San…

• Delicious Library 1.1 Released, 25% Off Sale

  Delicious Monster is offering 25 percent off Delicious Library 1.1 during Macworld Expo, both online and on the show floor

• iCompositions Offers 200 Free GarageBand Loops

  The free gift is in celebration of GarageBand's first birthday.

• Electronic Frontier Foundation To Represent Mac News Sites in Apple Lawsuit

  The Electronic Frontier Foundation announced Monday it will legally represent Mac news sites AppleInsider and PowerPage in its legal battle…

• FileMaker Announces Recruiter 2.0

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- FileMaker, Inc. announced Monday that it was shipping FileMaker Recruiter 2.0, a FileMaker Pro-based application for…

• TMO to Provide Live Coverage of MWSF Keynote

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- As has been our custom for the last 5 years, The Mac Observer will provide live…

• Konfabulator Discounted During Macworld

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Pixoria announced Monday that its hit widget app Konfabulator will be on sale for Mac OS…

• Sonnet’s PodFreq Comes to iPod Photo

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Sonnet Technologies announced Monday PodFreq photo, a version of the company's FM transmitter for iPod updated…

• Pandromeda To Give Away MojoWorld Focus at Macworld

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Pandromeda announced Monday that it will giving away 20 copies of MojoWorld Focus at this week's…

• Griffin’s SmartDeck Allows iPod Control Through Car Stereo

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Griffin Technology will announce SmartDeck, a car stereo adapter for the iPod, at Mac Expo in…

• Netopia Announces Timbuktu Pro 8

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Netopia will preview Timbuktu Pro 8 for Mac OS X at Macworld Expo this week.

• LaCie Announces Real-Time DV to MPEG Encoder

  LaCie will introduce a new tool for video editors and home users to aid in DVD creation at Mac Expo…

• LaCie Announces New Storage Solutions

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Peripheral maker LaCie will introduce a number of new storage solutions at Mac Expo, including a…

• Power Your iPod With Solar Power

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Better Energy Systems announced Monday Solio, a solar power charging solution for iPods and other portable…

January, 06th January 2005

• Bill Gates Speaks on iPod Success, Refers to Mac as Past Hit

  Late on Thursday, we reported on comments from Bill Gates about the success of the iPod and the Mac being…

• CES Photo Gallery: TVs, iPods, Music Players, and More

  Late on Thursday, we posted our first photo gallery from CES

• Apple Dons Brogue, Quietly Launches iTMS in Ireland

  Late on Thursday, we reported that Apple had quietly launched the iTMS in Ireland

• CES Photo Gallery II: More Music Players, Robots, Booths

  In our second photo gallery from CES, we have more music players, a robot, and more booths from the show…

• Econo-Mac Revisited

  Vern Seward reexamines a topic he first discussed several months ago, the need for an inexpensive Mac

• Keep Your Mac Healthy and Happy in 2005

  This is my first column of the year, so it's chock full of resolutions to help you keep your Mac…

• Apple Hot Deals Update For Three Mac Retailers

  Apple has updated the Hot Deals pages for MacMall, CompUSA, and O'Reilly at the Macintosh Product Guide

• Forbes Questions Wisdom of Apple’s Legal Campaign Against Rumors

  Forbes has published a piece that questions Apple's legal campaign against rumors. Lisa DiCarlo said that Apple enjoys amazing press…