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Preview: 2006 Macworld Expo
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We're likely to see the first Intel based Macs, specifically iBooks and Mac minis running OS X Tiger 10.4.4. If announced, Apple would have released the Intel Macs a full six months ahead of schedule.
Most likely an update to the iPod shuffle.
The past two Macworld expos have seen the announcement of iLife (iLife '04 in 2004) and an update in 2005, iLife '05. This year holds the same expectations however there was a brief mistake on Apple's website last Thursday that hinted at iLife '06 and a new addition to the suite, specifically an application called iWeb. iWeb is rumored to be a web design application with an easy to use interface with drag-and-drop capability.
Apple has announced to it's .Mac subscribers that the service will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during Steve JOb's keynote. This report has initiated speculation that updates will be implemented to the service. There's been buzz that Apple will use it's iDisk service as a storage and delivery system for new content tied to the iTunes music/video store.
The rumored plasma displays are said to be powered by Intel's new Viiv technology and Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.4. Prices are said to be $2599 for the 42" and $3299 for the 50".
- Intel based Mac mini and laptop at lower price points. I wouldn't rule out an announcement of a totally new Mac model.
- A preview of OS X Leopard 10.5
- New low capacity iPod with screen to replace the iPod shuffle
- New iPod accessories
- Additions to the iWork suite
- Changes to iTunes as a result of the new video capable iPods and content. The term "iTunes" no longer applies to the content in the iTunes music store and hence, I expect Apple to eiter rename the application or unbundle the music and video content into separate products.
- Promotional price for .Mac or free with the purchase of a new Mac
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From the Guides
What is Snow Leopard?
What is Airport Utility?
What is Activity Monitor?
Quickly navigate to the Utilities folder
What are Utilities?
Forward delete on a Mac keyboard
Show or Hide Sidebar items via Preferences
Determine which updates have been installed by Software Update
Disable automatic updates in Software Update
Manually run Software Update on Mac OS X Leopard
Different ways to launch a Mac OS X Application
Expose for Apple keyboards that have volume controls on F9, F10, and F11
What is MobileMe Gallery?
What is iWeb?
What is iMovie?
What is iPhoto?
Extend Spotlight with plug-ins
Launch applications with Spotlight
Modify a Spotlight Smart Folder
Updated Guides
- What is Snow Leopard?
What is Activity Monitor?
Quickly navigate to the Utilities folder
What are Utilities?
Expose for Apple keyboards that have volume controls on F9, F10, and F11
Forward delete on a Mac keyboard
Show or Hide Sidebar items via Preferences
Customize the Sidebar - Hide and Show
Finder and Sidebar - an Ideal Combination
Customize the Sidebar - Width
Customize the Sidebar - Reposition and Arrange
Customize the Sidebar - Add and Remove
What is the Sidebar?
What is the Finder?
What is a Mac?
What is QuickTime Player?
What is QuickTime?
What is Photo Booth?
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