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Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Apple releases minor Mac mini, iBook updates

Well, so much for the rumored widescreen iBook. Apple today released new versions of its iBook line and mildly upgraded the Mac mini, but neither update holds any real surprises. The new iBooks feature slightly faster processors, but are basically the same as previously models. The Mac mini gets the much-needed 512 MB RAM minimum and adds a model with a SuperDrive (previously a build-to-order add-in). No biggie.

Apple Unveils Faster iBooks (Apple PR):

Apple today enhanced its affordable iBook G4 line for consumers and education customers with faster Power PC G4 processors running up to 1.42 GHz, 512MB memory across the line, higher performance graphics and built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The new iBooks feature two patent-pending Apple technologies made popular in the PowerBook G4 line, the scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor, with prices starting at an affordable $999.

Apple Enhances Mac mini with Double the Memory Across the Line (Apple PR):

Apple today announced enhancements to its Mac mini line, the most affordable and compact Mac ever, with 512MB of memory standard in every model and prices starting at just $499.

The Mac mini lineup includes three models: 1.25 GHz Mac mini, 1.42 GHz Mac mini and the new 1.42 GHz Mac mini with SuperDrive for burning DVDs and CDs ... The top two models of the Mac mini now include built-in AirPort Extreme for 54 Mbps 802.11g fast wireless networking along with an internal Bluetooth module.

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