All new 13-inch models featuring:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor
Glossy widescreen display
Built-in iSight camera
Front Row
MagSafe Power Adapter
Mac OS X Leopard and iLife '08
13-inch : White 2.1GHz
RM 3,899
MB402ZP/A
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1GB memory (2x512MB)
120GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Combo drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW)
13-inch : White 2.4GHz
RM 4,599
MB403ZP/A
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory (2x1GB)
160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
RM 5,299
MB404ZP/A
13.3-inch widescreen display
1280 x 800 resolution
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB memory (2x1GB)
250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Apple and Nike's "Nike + iPod" system enable iPod nano users to track their workout using a sensor embedded in their shoe that records information stored on the iPod -- great if you're running, jogging or walking. Now that system is being extended to work with gym equipment, as well.
On Tuesday Nike and Apple announced they are working with major gym equipment manufacturers including Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac and Technogym to make their equipment Nike + iPod compatible. Participating gyms will include 24 Hour Fitness and Virgin Active Health Clubs.
Now users and their personal trainers will be able to track workouts on cardio equipment by plugging in their iPods at the start of the workout. Just like with running, the iPod will upload the data to Nikeplus.com. The workout data will be converted to "CardioMiles" so you can see how much you've used the cardio equipment and can set goals, participate in challenges with other users and more.
Personally, I hate the iPod shuffle. But it serves, if nothing else, as Apple's least expensive gateway to the iTunes ecosystem. Today, that gateway got even less expensive. Previously selling for USD$79, the 1GB iPod shuffle (available in bland silver, disgustingly teal blue, putrid green, substandard purple and a passible (PRODUCT) RED special edition) is now selling for USD$49.
The price drop means that entering the world of iTunes is now $30 cheaper. It also means anyone who won a 1GB iPod on eBay for anything more than $50 after shipping is probably already weak from kicking themselves upon hearing the news this morning.
To make matters worse for recent buyers, for $10 less than 1GB shuffles were selling yesterday those willing to wait a little while can buy a 2GB iPod shuffle. That's twice the musical uncertainty !
Apple today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air. All Mac notebooks include a built-in iSight video camera, MagSafe Power Adapter, and built-in 802.11n wireless networking. The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping with prices starting at US$1,099.
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced that it is offering 4GB Memory Kits for Apple's newly announced MacBook and MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo models, which began shipping yesterday. OWC is providing memory for these new MacBook 13" 2.1GHz/2.4GHz Core 2 Duo Models and MacBook Pro 15" & 17" 2.4GHz/2.5GHz (including 2.6GHz optional configuration) Core 2 Duo models. OWC's 4.0GB Memory Upgrade Kits are available immediately, priced at US$95.99 (configured as two 2GB memory modules).
The war between HD DVD and Blu-Ray is over, with Paramount and Universal joining Blu-Ray camp
Paramount Home Entertainment and Universal Studios have joined other major film studios, abandoning support for HD DVD in favour of Blu-Ray.
Paramount Home Entertainment revealed its plans within an exclusive statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday: "We are pleased that the industry is moving to a single high-definition format, as we believe it is in the best interest of the consumer," the statement reads. "As we look to (begin) releasing our titles on Blu-ray, we will monitor consumer adoption and determine our release plans accordingly."
Universal Studios on Tuesday also abandoned support for HD DVD in favour of the competing Blu-Ray format.
The studio's moves to abandon the failed high definition video format followed Warner's shock dismissal of support for it in January, and Toshiba's recent revelation that it is to cease manufacture of HD DVD players.
Moves by major DVD retailers, Wal-Mart in the US and Woolworths in the UK also witness the industry finally settling the long - and confusing - battle to define the future high definition format. Both retailers have confirmed plans to cease sales of titles in HD DVD in order to focus on Blu-Ray.
The end of the fight is likely to spur sales of Blu-Ray players and films, as consumers have been shy to invest in either format while the battle for supremacy takes place.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (along with MGM Home Entertainment), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video (including distributed labels New Line Home Entertainment, BBC Video and HBO Video) and Lionsgate already support Blu-ray.
