Saturday, May 29, 2004
Top Stories
Xserve Raid, Xsan Show Apple's Storage Furture
The storage products under development at Apple will be solid choices for media production houses and other Apple strongholds within the year.
News
Macy's Advertising: How One Department Fills 141 Department Stores
"Through all my years here, whenever Apple's offered us a new tool, we know it's going to boost productivity, to be truly useful. There's no smoke and mirrors with Apple. They grasp what we do, adn we trust them as a partner."
The Way The Music Died
"I think Apple is the smartest company in the country, and tehy are doing something brilliant."
Apple Safari Browser Shows Increases In Global Usage Share
Merrill Lynch Financial Analysis - May 2004
Apple could eventually open more than 100 stores, including a store in China, according to senior vice-president for retail Ron Johnson.
Apple Leads In Visits To Computer Hardware Sites
Apple Offers $300 Rebate On Director, DVD Studio Pro
Update On The $50 Microsoft iPod: Denver Post Bungles Story
Microsoft didn't say that they'll have a $50 iPod clone, just that there will be "little ones that cost 50 bucks and you can go running with."
Mac OS 10.3.4 Update Has Bluetooth Caller ID
Mac Design Conference Kicks Off Next Week
Mac Design Conference next week in Chicago will feature some of the most well known names in the graphics industry, who will be teaching attendees during the in-depth three day conference sessions.
Mac Users Report Trying Times With Latest Update
Reports of installation problems continued to surface online following Apple's Wednesday release of the Mac OS X 10.3.4 update.
Computer Purchases Require Research, Scrutiny
"The lesson here is that once you buy, test all features on your computer as soon as you set it up. That way, you'll still be in the return window.
Opinion
Area Man's New Computer Monitor Prompts Apology
I went out and splurged on a 20" Apple Cinema Display. What an amazing monitor.
Open Letter To Apple: Ogg For Us
Media Center Vs. Grandma's Telly
I am sure digital convergency and media centers do have a bright future in a way. However, right now, the devices we are asked to admire by most PC manufacturers do not look very attractive or even useful to me.
Review
Inside Contextual Menu Items, Part 1
iPod Mini Straddles Form-Function Divide
In every respect, the original iPod is better designed in terms of how it looks and how much easier it is to use than competing units from Dell and RCA and their ilk. The iPod mini only raises the bar.
eMac Offers Performance, Value
The eMac makes an excellent choice for anyone looking for a sub-$2000 family computer.