October 30, 2004

Google plans desktop search tool for Apple PCs

Google has announced plans to offer a version of its desktop search tool for Apple PCs in the very near future. This comes amidst news of Apple's new operating system called "Tiger" set for release March next year having a built in search tool Similar to Google Desktop search.

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October 28, 2004

Apple OS X "Tiger" First Look

Eweek has a second up-close look at the Apple OS X "Tiger" operating system due Mar 31st according to a slip up on Amazon.com(no longer available). Apple sure loves the cats. Jaguar - Panther- now Tiger - I think Lion might be next.

According to Apple's Senior Product Line Manager Chris Bourdon this release is really big for Mac

* Cool
Core Video will support QuickTime H.264/AVC (video)
A system search, similar to Google Desktop
RSS for Safari Web Browser
Automator, a "Personal Automation Assistant" that makes complex and repetitive tasks easy to do

via UberGizmo

October 19, 2004

U2-Edition iPod

Forbes is reporting that U2 has cut a deal with Apple - not Gwyneth Paltrows' baby, I am referring the computer company, so Apple will to sell custom iPods to help the band's forthcoming album. I expect Mariah iPods, Britney iPods, Rupaul iPods, to follow, it can only get better with this CO-branding.

The U2 iPod will come preloaded with the band's new album, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, along with portions of their 25-year catalogue. And the best part of this news the U2 iPod will be black (cool - will hide falls so much better), release set for Nov 23 same day as release of the U2 album - MORE

Apple Adds Single-Processor G5 Powermac

In other Apple news, a single 1.8GHz CPU & 600 MHz frontside bus version of their Power Mac G5 was also announced for $1,500. The $1500 model is considered a low end model(price)in comparison to the dual 1.8GHz & 900 MHz frontside bus version for $2000. The 1.8GHz CPU adds to their lineup of dual 2.5GHz, dual 2.0GHz, and dual 1.8GHz boxes. So now you can tell everyone you have a Power Mac G5 and get a "really" pause - response - with you knowing that you only paid 1500.- MORE via Apple

iBook G4

Apple has announced the updated iBook, making it the Fastest, Most Affordable iBook G4 Ever. The 12-inch model is now $1,000, with a built-in AirPort Extreme and a 1.2GHz PowerPC G4 processor.
The 14-inch models has AirPort Extreme (Bluetooth is optional) and a 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 - $1,500 with the DVD-burning SuperDrive.

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October 18, 2004

Mini Apple Store

The new Mini Apple store -