Monday, July 31, 2006
Wireless Mighty Mouse
Apple introduced the wireless Mighty Mouse, a new version of its popular multi-button mouse, now with the added freedom that only wireless connectivity can provide. The new wireless Mighty Mouse offers a reliable, secure connection to Macs and features a new laser tracking engine that is 20 times more sensitive than standard optical mice for better tracking on even more surfaces. Priced at just $69, Apple’s wireless Mighty Mouse includes up to four independently programmable buttons and an ingenious Scroll Ball that lets users scroll in any direction.“We cut the cord on our popular Mighty Mouse to give consumers even more flexibility when using a Mac,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. “A Bluetooth-enabled Mac desktop with an Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mighty Mouse is the ideal cable-free setup at home or in the office, and the wireless Mighty Mouse is the perfect travel companion for the MacBook user on the go.”The wireless Mighty Mouse is a Bluetooth 2.0 based multi-button mouse that retains the simplicity of a single-button mouse, and can be used as a single- or multi-button mouse depending on the user’s preference. The wireless Mighty Mouse features a single seamless enclosure with programmable touch sensors that act as primary or secondary buttons. With a simple click on the upper right or left side of the mouse, users can instantly access features such as contextual menus found in Mac OS X and other applications. The wireless Mighty Mouse’s two other buttons are activated by pressing its Scroll Ball and squeezing its sides, and can be easily programmed to give users one-click access to Mac OS X “Tiger” features such as Spotlight, Dashboard and Exposé™, or to launch any application such as Safari or iChat.The wireless Mighty Mouse features an easy-to-use design that comfortably fits the left or right hand. It also includes an advanced power management system that automatically switches to low power modes during inactivity, and an off switch to maintain battery life while not in use. Ready to use out of the box, the wireless Mighty Mouse works with either one or two AA batteries.Pricing & AvailabilityThe wireless Mighty Mouse is available immediately through the Apple Store, at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $69. The wireless Mighty Mouse easily connects to the latest Macs with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, and requires Mac OS X “Tiger” version 10.4.6 or later to customize buttons for one-click access to Spotlight, Dashboard and Exposé or to launch applications.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Another reason to own a Mac
Further delays to Windows Vista will occur if beta testing throws up further bugs, according to Bill Gates.
"We've got to get this absolutely right. If the feedback from beta tests show it is not ready for prime time, I'd be glad to delay it," he said.
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Internet security firm says dump PCs for safety of a Mac
Sophos Security issued a warning this week to users of personal computers urging them to swith to Macs for better security.
The Sophos Security Threat Management Report, a six month study of cyber crimes, found there has been a vast drop in the number of new viruses and worms being written, but an increase in other types of malware, as cyber criminals turn their attention to stealing information and money.
In June 2005, the number of different pieces of malware protected against by Sophos stood at 140,118. A year later, by June 2006, Sophos was identifying and protecting against 180,292 different viruses, spyware, worms, Trojan horses and other malware, as well as adware and other potentially unwanted applications, according to the report.
The vast majority of malware continues to be written for Windows, and while the first malware for Mac OS X was seen in February 2006, it has not spread in the wild and not heralded an avalanche of malicious code aimed at Macs.
The report also found that the top ten list of malware reported at Sophos's global network of monitoring stations in the first six months of 2006, accounting for more than 60 percent of all malware, were all written for Windows-based PCs.
The Sophos Security Threat Management Report, a six month study of cyber crimes, found there has been a vast drop in the number of new viruses and worms being written, but an increase in other types of malware, as cyber criminals turn their attention to stealing information and money.
In June 2005, the number of different pieces of malware protected against by Sophos stood at 140,118. A year later, by June 2006, Sophos was identifying and protecting against 180,292 different viruses, spyware, worms, Trojan horses and other malware, as well as adware and other potentially unwanted applications, according to the report.
The vast majority of malware continues to be written for Windows, and while the first malware for Mac OS X was seen in February 2006, it has not spread in the wild and not heralded an avalanche of malicious code aimed at Macs.
The report also found that the top ten list of malware reported at Sophos's global network of monitoring stations in the first six months of 2006, accounting for more than 60 percent of all malware, were all written for Windows-based PCs.
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Apple Introduces $899 Education Configuration for 17-Inch iMac
SAN DIEGO — Apple introduced a new $899 configuration of the 17-inch iMac this week designed specifically for education customers.
It features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a built-in iSight video camera and iLife. The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately and will replace the eMac.
The entire computer is built into a two-inch thin display to save space in classrooms, dorm rooms and on students’ desks..
The iMac for education includes a Combo drive for burning CDs and reading DVDs, 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable up to 2GB, hard drive storage capacity up to 160GB and built-in
AirPort Extreme 802.11g WiFi for wireless networking. Bluetooth interface which comes standard on other versions of the iMac is not included.
The iMac also comes with the latest release of Mac OS X version 10.4.6 “Tiger” including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on the Intel-based desktop.
The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately for education
customers through the Apple Store for Education, www.apple.com/education/store, or by calling an Apple education sales representative at 800-800-APPL. The eMac will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store for Education.
It features a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a built-in iSight video camera and iLife. The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately and will replace the eMac.
The entire computer is built into a two-inch thin display to save space in classrooms, dorm rooms and on students’ desks..
The iMac for education includes a Combo drive for burning CDs and reading DVDs, 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable up to 2GB, hard drive storage capacity up to 160GB and built-in
AirPort Extreme 802.11g WiFi for wireless networking. Bluetooth interface which comes standard on other versions of the iMac is not included.
The iMac also comes with the latest release of Mac OS X version 10.4.6 “Tiger” including Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on the Intel-based desktop.
The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately for education
customers through the Apple Store for Education, www.apple.com/education/store, or by calling an Apple education sales representative at 800-800-APPL. The eMac will no longer be in production and is available for purchase while supplies last through the Apple Store for Education.
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