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The photo above was taken off the NBC TV show “The Today Show” during the day of windows 7 launch, Microsoft CEO “Steve Ballmer” was showcasing Windows 7 during an interview, The NBC media crew were showing a Macbook Pro with a windows 7 logo on the screen.. the good thing that Steve didn’t turn and look behind him while that photo was up . 
Source : Gizmodo
Apple released its new set of their “Get a Mac” TV ads coinciding with Microsoft release of Windows7 , I’ll leave you with the videos
Enjoy 
Microsoft opened its first couple of stores in the US , While trying to compete with apple marketing strategy , All they’ve done is basically just copy!!! , I know that most windows fans out there would argue and debate it but I’ll let the videos tell.
That video above was recorded recently at one of the Microsoft Store opening in Scottsdale, Arizona. Oct 22nd
Now this video of an apple store opening in Boston MA, In May 08
Do you guys see any resemblance ? !
Apple today announced updated iMac models carrying LED-based 16:9 displays in 21.5-inch and 27-inch sizes :
The 21.5-inch model, which begins at $1,199 and carries a 1920×1080 display, offers Intel Core 2 Duo processor options running at 3.06 GHz or 3.33 GHz and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M or ATI Radeon 4670 graphics card options.
the 27-inch model begins, which carries a 2560×1440 display, begins at $1,699. In addition to the same processor options found on the smaller model, users can also select from a 2.66 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 or 2.8 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, although machines carrying those higher-end processors will not ship until November.
All new iMac models feature an SD card slot and ship standard with a wireless keyboard and the new Multi-Touch Magic Mouse also unveiled today.
a new multi-touch mouse today called ”Magic Mouse”. The mouse uses the same multi-touch technology found in the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Mac notebook trackpads. The entire surface of the mouse is a seamless multi-touch surface.
The new mouse comes standard with the new iMacs introduced today and is also available separately for $69.
Apple also updated its Mac mini, offering spec bumps to its existing $599 and $799 models and adding a new $999 server model. The server model runs Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server and replaces the Mac mini’s usual optical drive with a second 2.5-inch hard drive, allowing for the 1 TB total hard drive capacity.
Apple updated the MacBook line with a new durable polycarbonate unibody design with LED-backlit display, glass multi-touch trackpad and a 7 hour battery life. The new design includes a non-skid bottom surface, and weighs 4.7 pounds. It contains a 2.26 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, 250GB HD and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics card. The new built-in battery can be replaced by Apple for $129.
The new MacBook is available immediately for the price of $999.
for more info an all of these products , head over to apple’s site
UPDATE : Our Blackberry Group Member “Rami” noticed a new Apple Remote on the Online store
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The apple online store is down ! hopefully some new gear is going to be out…
UPDATE : Finally… New iMac , new macbook , Mac mini, and a new mighty mouse … More details to come
Most rumor sites speculate that apple would release a new device by today, not sure what the device would be, but some rumor sites believes it to be a wireless device, either an upgrade to the airport extreme/ Time Capsule , or a multi-touch tracking pad for Mac Desktops .
We’ll have to wait and see if those rumors are true.
UPDATE 1 : Apple Online Store is now DOWN!!!
UPDATE 2 :
AppleInsider notes a forum post from a source who has provided accurate information to both AppleInsider andMacRumors in the past claiming forthcoming product introductions from Apple. Apple’s online stores are currently offline for updates.
The claimed introductions so far include three models of the Mac mini with one lacking an optical disc drive, a 21.5″ iMac possibly carrying a widescreen 16:9 display, and updated AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule models.
MC207LL/A – K84 BEST BTR- USA
MC238LL/A – MAC MINI 2.26/2x1GB/160/SD/AP/BT-USA
MC239LL/A- MAC MINI 2.53/2x2GB/320GB/SD/AP/BT-USA
MC340LL/A – AIRPORT EXTREME (SIM DUALBAND) – USA
MC343LL/A – TIME CAPSULE 1TB (SIM DUALBAND) -USA
MC344LL/A – TIME CAPSULE 2TB (SIM DUALBAND) – USA
MC408LL/A – MAC MINI 2.53/2x2GB/1TB/NO ODD/AP-BT-USA
MC413LL/A – IMAC 21.5″/3.06/2x2GB/1TB/4670-256MB-USA
MC434LL/A – APPLE VESA MOUNT ADAPTER
MC461LL/A – MACBOOK 60W MAGSAFE POWER ADAPTER – USA
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission yesterday posted documents apparently related to updated AirPort Extreme base stations.
UPDATE 3: MacRumors has received unconfirmed word that the “MC207LL/A” product is a MacBook running at 2.26 GHz with a 250 GB hard drive and 2 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 RAM.
UPDATE 4: Even before Apple has officially updated its online site with new hardware models, BusinessWeek has posted a description of the updates, which include redesigned 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs with LED displays, a redesigned polycarbonate MacBook, and an updated Mac mini with a server option.
Hardmac reports that an early 2010 revision to Apple’s Mac Pro may see the inclusion of Intel’s forthcoming six-core “Gulftown” processor as a temporary exclusive prior to the full mass release of the processor in the second quarter of 2010.
This Xeon is an evolution of those already powering Mac Pro 2009 with some new features: – 6 cores and 12 threads for each CPU. – 12 MB of shared cache instead of 8 MB today. – 32-nm engraving vs. 45 nm today. – Power consumption of future hexacore Xeon 32 nm will be slightly lower than the one of current quad core Xeon engraved at 45 nm.
The report’s source also indicates that the Mac Pro will see the addition of 10 Gbit Ethernet connectivity and support for 8 GB and 16 GB RAM modules, pushing total RAM capacity to an astounding 128 GB.
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an iPhone radio.app is being developed in-house by Apple for use on the iPhone and iPod touch. The app will be allowed to operate in the background like iPod.app and will offer the same functionality as the FM radio in the new iPod Nanos. Sources mentioned that this application could also be incorporated into the iPod.app before release.
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Apple released iMovie 8.0.5, bringing several compatibility improvements and bug fixes to the company’s consumer-level video editing application.
This update improves compatibility with a number of devices and fixes other minor issues, including:
- Improved compatibility with camcorders using the iFrame video format
- Improved compatibility with importing video captured on the iPod nano
- Fixed problems with resizing the iMovie window during playback
