S ince the last editorial I penned about Realis supposed "Freedom of Music Choice" campaign, things havenit been going very well for the company. The petition begging Real to stop this nonsense has more signatures than Realis official petition. The Real "Freedom of Music Choice" site first allowed user comments, but quickly disabled them when…
Apple Expo - Apple Exec: No G5 Laptop "Anytime Soon"
PARIS, FRANCE – An Apple director reiterated on Wednesday comments made earlier this year that the company has no plans to announce a Mac laptop powered by a G5 processor for some time, and that technical issues of putting the chip in a small PowerBook have not yet been overcome. Tom Boger, director of Apple’s…
Memo Pad: Hot, Quiet & No Posters
P ARIS, FRANCE – Paris Apple Expo has been an interesting show. When compared to US-based shows, itis similar, but has its own style. Here are some observations from what has been a headline-making event in the city of love and lights. Can it get any hotter?! It is just me or is it hot…
Apple Reminds Microsoft Who's #1 With 125 Million Downloads
I n response to the official launch of Microsoftis MSN Music service this morning, Apple has taken the opportunity to remind people whois on top of the music download business. The company issued a statement obtained by The Mac Observer that says the score so far in this business is 125 million downloads for Apple…
Apple Expo - Apple's Boger: iMac G5 "Has No Comparison"
PARIS, FRANCE – Despite Apple knowing consumers will make comparisons of the new iMac G5 to its Windows counterparts, the Mac maker feels its not as simple as comparing apples to oranges, because as one company executive said Wednesday, “there is no comparison.” Apple’s director of worldwide product marketing told The Mac Observer, “This product…
David Coursey (Mostly) Positive On New iMac G5
David Coursey has weighed in with his opinions on Apple’s new iMac G5. Mr. Coursey is a one-time critic of the Mac who Switched back to the platform two years ago. In his newest column at eWeek, Mr. Coursey offers a mostly positive view of the new iMac, though he also has a couple of…
Apple Denies Major G5 iMac Push at iPod Users
P ARIS, FRANCE – Despite Appleis efforts to show the fine lines and design traits between the iPod and the new iMac G5, Apple executives are denying any official marketing campaign is afoot to entice iPod users to buy the new slim line Mac. In announcing the new iMac G5 Tuesday, Apple touted the similarities…
August 22-31: "Welcome, IBM. Seriously," Too Late to License
The week of August 22nd through the 31st is a busy, busy ten days in Apple history. First of all, we have Apple’s infamous "Welcome, IBM. Seriously" full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal. This was in response to last week’s introduction of the IBM Personal Computer. Hubris or naivety? Check the entry below for…
Apple Expo - Initial iMac Availability To Be Limited, Sources Say
PARIS, FRANCE – Apple dealers are being told that flat-panel iMac G5s will be in very limited supply until late-November, early-December. Apple introduced the new iMac today to cheering crowds during the Apple Expo keynote in Paris, France. Independent dealers say that the flow of new iMacs will be a "trickle" when they initially become…
Children's PressLine Uses iPods To Score Political Interviews
While its impact on culture is well known and oft touted, Apple’s iPod is having an effect even on politics, according to a children’s journalist group called the Children’s PressLine (CPL). With its roots in another organization called Children’s Express, the CPL has covered every Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1976. When two CPL…
iPontificate: iPods, Beemers and Walkmans
Last time out, I ranted about why I thought the iPod was such cultural sensation. This time, I want to talk about a couple of iPod related topics that probably have crossed your mind as well. First, Apple has admitted that there needs to be improvements to using an iPod in the car. Duh. Last…
Forbes: New Sony Walkman Can't Break iPod's Stride
Sony’s “iPod Killer,” the Walkman Network HD-1, has come out on the losing end of another comparison to the iPod. In an article titled, “New Sony Walkman Can’t Break iPod’s Stride,” Forbes reviewer Mark Hazlin says that the Walkman would have been more impressive had it come out two years ago, but as it is,…
Initial iMac Availability To Be Limited, Sources Say
P ARIS, FRANCE – Apple dealers are being told that flat-panel iMac G5s will be in very limited supply until late-November, early-December. Apple introduced the new iMac today to cheering crowds during the Apple Expo keynote in Paris, France. Independent dealers say that the flow of new iMacs will be a "trickle" when they initially…
Apple Posts New iPod Ad, Steriogram's "Walkie Talkie Man"
A pple has posted a new iPod ad. The ad features the music of Steriogram with a song called "Walkie Talkie Man," which comes from the groupis Schmack CD. The ad posted on Appleis Web site clocks in at two minutes, and features yet another style of dancing. The commercial was shot following the same…
Apple Expo Begins Tonight, TMO to Cover Keynote
[ Update: Apple had the commercial WiFi network we scouted out in the Apple Expo facilities turned off for the keynote. We are posting short blurbs as they are phoned in by staff on-hand for the event. We will also be posting stories and images of any new Apple products as quickly as possible. Additionally,…
HP Officially Unveils "Apple iPod from HP"
HP officially unveiled what it is calling "Apple iPod from HP," the first (more or less) non-Apple iPod licensed by Apple. Announced in January, HP’s foray into the music player business is effectively the same product sold by Apple, including the Apple logo. The company is offering two models, the 20 GB and 40 GB…
Research Firms Can't Get Enough Of AAPL
While shares of Apple have climbed more than 10 percent this week, reaching 52-week highs, two research firms told investors Friday they continue to remain highly bullish about the stock. Merrill Lynch reiterated its “Buy” rating on Apple, saying it has heard the company is performing well in the higher education market “based on the…
Tattoo You: HP Offers Printable iPod Tattoos (W/Pics)
A s part of todayis rollout of "Apple iPod from HP," HP also introduced an iPod add-on called HP Tattoo, a printable sticker for your iPod. The Tattoos are available for customers who purchase an Apple iPod from HP from "select" Circuit City and CompUSA locations, or directly from HPShopping.com. HP describes the Tattoos as…
Micromat Releases TechTool Pro 4.0.3
M icromat has released TechTool Pro 4.0.3, the newest version of its versatile disk utility. While at the time of this writing Micromatis downloads page has yet to be updated with news of the update, MacUpdate reports that version 4.0.3 delivers the following changes (and also provides a download link): Corrected reported issues with eDrive…
Danish Mac User Makes An Apple Table
Thereis not much of a story accompanying the images, but it appears as if the Dane posting the images made the table for his (or her) own use. We thought it cool enough to show you, and so: cbaynis Apple logo table
Microsoft Reportedly Sought iPod Support for Upcoming Music Store
One source close to the matter says that Microsoft has made several overtures to Apple to make its store compatible with the industry-leading iPod but has been rebuffed. (Apple declined to comment.) Manufacturers of players that support Windows Media — essentially all of them except the iPod — are excited about the new site. "Any…
Michael Tsai Revs SpamSieve
M ichael Tsai has released SpamSieve 2.2, an update to his powerful spam filtering software for Mac OS X. The new version delivers improved accuracy, easier training, searchable corpus and rules, and more. SpamSieve brings Bayesian spam filtering to numerous email clients, including Apple Mail, Emailer, Entourage, Eudora 5.2 or later, GyazMail, Mailsmith, Outlook Express…
Targus Announces Mac Notebook Accessories & Peripherals
The Ultra-Mini Optical Mouse, at US$50 features the familiar white coloring and silver accents, wireless RF technology, a compact, lightweight design, a three-button scrolling wheel, 800-dpi optical resolution, a thumb-sized USB receiver, and a carrying pouch. The three-in-one Mobile 70 Universal AC/DC Adapter at $120 powers and charges iBooks and PowerBooks from a standard AC…
First Mac Academy Opens in Sydney
The first Mac Academy in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Darlinghurst has opened, according to ARN News The goal of the new facility is to provide customers with high-tech learning and support on Apple products, as well as those of its vendor partners, including Microsoft, Macromedia and Adobe. Apple Centre Taylor Square director, Ben Morgan,…
