Steve Jobs shows off sleek desktops and a big upgrade to its home media suite, especially the iMovie app.
Three new iMacs were unveiled at an event held Tuesday at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters. There will be two 20-inch iMacs with different specifications, and a more expensive 24-inch model. The 20-inch systems will cost AU$1,698 or AU$2,149, depending on the configuration, and the 24-inch system will cost AU$2,599, AU$400 less than the current 24-inch iMac.
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The latest MacBook looks identical to the old model but benefits from faster components. As a result, it's even better value for money.
Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.
We've seen some reports around the Web that the new 24-inch iMac has an upgradeable graphics chip. The story is indeed correct, but in order to clear up any confusion about what it means, we thought we'd clarify.
Apple iLife '06, the media-wrangling suite from Apple, includes a new app -- iWeb -- and solid improvements to existing apps, including podcasting and photocasting. It's well worth the AU$199 licensing fee.
If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.
Long considered a cult favourite, Opera 9.5 for Windows and Mac has introduced some compelling improvements to security, speed and synchronisation — yes, syncing in a browser!— is there enough here to make you a convert?
Adobe Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as integration of animation, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption, and improved forms. We've been playing with the beta edition of Acrobat 9 Pro Extended.
This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.
If you can access the Nokia Music Store then we think it's worth a look; but Nokia isn't making it easy.
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peripo
08/08/2007 04:09 PM
I want one now!! I've been waiting for the new iMac to come out to accompany my new MacBook. The only thing is, I want it with Leopard, so I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer.
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