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Apple Releases iTunes and QuickTime Software Updates

On Monday, Apple released version 7.1 of its iTunes music program, a 28 megabyte download which adds the new Cover Flow feature and additional sorting options as well as support for Apple’s upcoming Apple TV. The company also released QuickTime 7.1.5, a 41.4 megabyte download designed around providing bug fixes and resolving security issues. Both […]

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QuickTek Announces 802.11n Upgrades for Certain Intel-Based Macs

On Monday, QuickerTek announced the release of its 802.11n wireless upgrade cards for Apple’s Intel-based MacBook, MacBook Pro and Intel iMac models. The cards themselves retail for US$149 if the user opts to install it themselves. The installation kit includes the upgrade card, tools and installation manual. Otherwise, users can send their computer in and […]

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Next-Gen Video iPod Not in the Near Future

Sources close to Apple state that the company, despite anticipation of a sixth-generation video iPod, will not be bringing one to market in the near future. A report on AppleInsider states that contacts close to the project are tracking a new video iPod for the third calendar quarter of 2007. Projects are apparently still up […]

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CompUSA Offers Closeout Deals

Via Digg.com, CompUSA, which recently announced that it would be closing more than half of its U.S. and Puerto Rico locations, has posted a number of discount prices on its web site. Perhaps the most interesting is this one, wherein the chain is offering a white MacBook laptop with a 2 GHz Intel Core Duo […]

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Why Apple’s AirPort “Extreme” is No Substitute for the AirPort Express…

Contributed by Michael Long While browsing around at my local Apple store I happened to see one of Apple’s new AirPort Extremes sitting on a shelf. Needless to say, I whipped out my credit card and snapped it up. Why? Mostly for the USB disk drive sharing. I use a 17″ Core 2 Duo MacBook […]