http://switchtoamac.com/ Empowering Users To Switch To Apple Macintosh Computers News - Analysis - Commentary - Advice - Reviews - Discussion en Copyright 2008 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:12:44 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Apple announced today that a team of Apple executives, led by CEO Steve Jobs, will participate in the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (known as WWDC) keynote address slated at 10:30 am PST on Monday, June 9, 2008 at San Francisco's Moscone West.  The event will run through June 13.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/wwdc-2008-apple-ceo-steve-jobs-to-lead-executive-team-keynote.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/wwdc-2008-apple-ceo-steve-jobs-to-lead-executive-team-keynote.html WWDC Tue, 13 May 2008 15:12:44 -0500 In the new "Pep Rally" ad, Apple highlights the ever growing popularity of Macs among students.  PC makes the following statements:]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/new-get-a-mac-ad-highlights-mac-popularity-among-students.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/new-get-a-mac-ad-highlights-mac-popularity-among-students.html Get a Mac Tue, 13 May 2008 13:43:20 -0500 Apple's deal for students and educators offers up to $300 in additional savings when you purchase a new Mac and Adobe Creative Suite 3.  The deal requires that you go through a 3 step process via the Education ]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-offering-up-to-300-in-additional-savings-on-education-priced-adobe-cs3-titles-when-purchased-with-a-new-mac.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-offering-up-to-300-in-additional-savings-on-education-priced-adobe-cs3-titles-when-purchased-with-a-new-mac.html Deals Mon, 12 May 2008 11:20:58 -0500 The U.S. (and U.K.) online Apple Stores are currently sold out of the 8GB and 16GB iPhones showing a status of 'Currently Unavailable'.  This is interesting news as it may give more weight to the rumor we published on April 21, 2008 that Apple may release the 3G iPhone in May and then announce a new device at June's WWDC event.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/iphone-acurrently-unavailablea-at-the-us-online-apple-store-could-the-rumor-we-published-in-april-about-a-may-3g-iphone-release-be-true.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/iphone-acurrently-unavailablea-at-the-us-online-apple-store-could-the-rumor-we-published-in-april-about-a-may-3g-iphone-release-be-true.html iPhone Sat, 10 May 2008 20:06:31 -0500 The VMware Fusion team has announced the availability VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1, a free public beta download that includes several "industry firsts" for Mac virtualization.  Version 2.0 includes "true" multi-display support for virtual machines as well as experimental DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2 3D acceleration.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/vmware-announces-vmware-fusion-20-beta-1-more-displays-more-3d.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/vmware-announces-vmware-fusion-20-beta-1-more-displays-more-3d.html VMware Tue, 06 May 2008 08:23:33 -0500 In the June 2008 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, Apple ranks high in several areas of the laptop and desktop ratings and is the clear winner in the tech support category.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apples-mac-computers-and-tech-support-score-big-in-consumer-reports-ratings.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apples-mac-computers-and-tech-support-score-big-in-consumer-reports-ratings.html Reviews Mon, 05 May 2008 18:42:45 -0500 Take that Michael Dell.  Following the close of the US Stock Market on Thursday May 1, 2008 the market cap of Apple is now four times that of Dell.  Apple is worth $158.66 billion vs Dell's measly $38.97 billion.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-now-worth-15866-billion-4-times-as-much-as-dell.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-now-worth-15866-billion-4-times-as-much-as-dell.html News Fri, 02 May 2008 09:44:42 -0500 Apple updated the iMac line on Monday April 28, 2008.  We have created a Quick Comparison Chart to highlight the upgrades when compared to the prior models released in August 2007.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/imac-quick-comparison-chart-compare-new-vs-old-models.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/imac-quick-comparison-chart-compare-new-vs-old-models.html iMac Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:32:31 -0500 Our iMac Guide has been updated with relevant information about the new models released on April 28, 2008.  The guide offers an overview of the iMac as well as detailed information broken down into the following areas:]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/imac-guide.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/imac-guide.html iMac Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:05:31 -0500 As its been rumored, Apple released updates to the iMac line today. The new iMacs have faster processors that bring the low end model up to 2.4GHz and the high end model up to 3.06GHz. The the top of the line 24" iMac ships with the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS (512MB) video card.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-updates-imac-line-faster-processors-up-to-306ghz-and-better-graphics.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-updates-imac-line-faster-processors-up-to-306ghz-and-better-graphics.html iMac Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:05:20 -0500 Expect to see more iPhone and iPod users at your local Starbucks in the very near future.  AT&T Inc. and Starbucks today announced the beginning of the rollout of AT&T Wi-Fi(SM) service at company-operated Starbucks stores, kicking off a nationwide effort that will continue through 2008.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/att-and-starbucks-begin-nationwide-wifi-rollout-apple-to-benefit.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/att-and-starbucks-begin-nationwide-wifi-rollout-apple-to-benefit.html iPhone Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:12:01 -0500 We published a report earlier today that sheds light on a rumor that Apple may release new iMac models next week.  To understand why it makes sense, we need to look at Apple's current fiscal quarter.  Apple is participating in Q3 2008 - or in other words, the third fiscal quarter of 2008.  Apple's fiscal year runs from October to September.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/why-pending-imac-and-mac-mini-updates-are-on-the-horizon.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/why-pending-imac-and-mac-mini-updates-are-on-the-horizon.html Mac Models Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:19:14 -0500 A story published today at geeksugar highlights information from their sources who indicate that Apple will release new iMac models next week.  According to the report, the new iMacs will sport speed increases and larger hard drives.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-to-release-new-imac-models-next-week.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-to-release-new-imac-models-next-week.html iMac Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:27:25 -0500 We don't usually publish rumors but when a classmate in my MBA program (who happens to have connections with several Apple reps) passed on an interesting tidbit of iPhone speculation this past weekend, I felt that it warranted publication.  He indicated that Apple will be announcing the 3G iPhone sometime in May and then a new product at WWDC 2008.
]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/3g-iphone-in-may-new-mobile-device-at-wwdc-2008.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/3g-iphone-in-may-new-mobile-device-at-wwdc-2008.html iPhone Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:46:03 -0500 Apple has slashed prices on certified MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMacs models.  All Macs purchased from the Apple Outlet come free shipping and Apple's 1 year warranty. Note that inventory is limited so items are removed from the outlet once they sell out.  Save up to $400 depending on the model.]]> http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-slashes-prices-on-certified-refurbished-macbook-macbook-pro-and-imac-models.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/apple-slashes-prices-on-certified-refurbished-macbook-macbook-pro-and-imac-models.html Deals Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:06:44 -0500