New Apple101 Podcast

To listen to the podcast go to http://www.switchpod.com//users/apple101/COMFINALPODCAST.mp3

The New Mac Pro

The new Apple Mac Pro is a great new piece of technology and is revolutionary for macs. It has all the power of the leading pc brands. The following is an overview of the new Mac Pro, for more info go to www.apple.com/ca/macpro/ or click on one of the links below.

The new 8-core standard.

It was once only top-of-the-line processing power. Now it’s at the heart of the new Mac Pro. Learn more

The fastest Mac ever.

Up to 2x faster than the previous Mac Pro, with new Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors up to 3.2GHz. Learn more

Graphics. The next generation.

Introducing all-new, high-end, blow-you-away graphics.
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Unequaled expansion.

Designed for even higher capacity, more flexibility, and endless possibilities

Iphone over takes Windows Mobile

Researchers estimate that Apple's Iphone has approximately 28% of the US market for smart phones in the 4th quarter of 2007. This mean that Apple has become the 2nd best selling smart phone in America. Moving Microsoft's Windows Mobile down to 3rd place with only 21% of the US. market. In the international scene the Apple's Iphone is about 5th coming in behind Nokia, RIM, HTC, and Motorola. These numbers are really quite impressive because the Iphone only became available to many regions part way through the 4th quarter. With progress like this the Iphone very well could be in the top 3 for the international market next quarter.

Bento Makes Everyday Planning Easy

Apple has decide to make organizing easy by taking their FileMaker Pro. (small business and medium business database design software) and combining the software with the mac's new operating system Leopard. This results in a tool that anyone can use for planning. The new software is called Bento and will have an estimated cost of $50. This database software has the concept to avoid database jargon and to cleverly guide users by using references. With a look and feel close to the iTunes library; Apple hopes that Americans will find this everyday database software essential to their lives.

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Nike+ iPod Sport Kit

Apple has teamed up with Nike to create a personal coach via technology. The iPod Sport Kit was created so that you can monitor time, pace, distance and calaries burned while walking or running. Included in the kit is a wireless sensor that can be inserted into your Nike+ shoe and a receiver that connects to your iPod nano. You can also transfer the information from your iPod nano to the computer that can collect the information and can compare it to past performances, set your own goals and challenge runners to a virtual race. The kit including receiver, wireless sensor and printed documentation, costs roughly $39. Nike+ shoes and iPod nano are sold separately.

Since the release of the Iphone and Ipod Touch some complaints have arisen from some consumers. There has been concern about not enough memory. Well it has finally arrived as of February 5, 2008 we have added the following: The iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499, joining the 8GB model for $399. iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299. This means twice the music twice the pictures and twice the videos for all, and this is never a bad thing. To order and receive prices please go to www.apple.com

Mac World 2008

This video is from Mac World 2008.