New iMac, Mac mini, Magic Mouse, more
Magic Mouse
Apple's Magic Mouse promises to be a Godsend for those of us secretly plotting the demise of our Mighty Mouse scroll ball. The new Multi-Touch approach allows users to swipe and scroll, click or double-click, anywhere along the surface of the device. And don't worry, Apple says Magic Mouse knows exactly what you're trying to do thanks to a chip located inside. It even knows when you're simply resting your hand.
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iMac
With technical specifications that make you double-take, the new iMac is as sweet on the inside as it looks on the outside. The new dual-core Intel processors start at speeds of 3.06GHz while users that feel like they need a little more "oomph" can upgrade to the new quad-core Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor (only available on the 27-inch models). Complementing the power inside is the bold design outside. The new 21.5-inch and 27-inch LED-backlit displays, with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio are perfect for HD video content and maximizing your workspace.
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MacBook
The entry level MacBook also received an update today. Now enclosed in a sleek, thinner, and lighter unibody structure, the base MacBook joins its silver siblings in being more durable. The battery received a major improvement with the new built-in power lasting up to seven hours. The MacBook also sports an LED-backlit display and a glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
Mac mini
The refreshed Mac mini sports a faster processor (now up to 2.66GHz) and higher memory capacity (up to 4GB). Apple continues its efforts to be green, advertising the Mac mini as the world's most energy-efficient desktop computer. Also of interest is a new bundle offer with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server preinstalled on the mini, making it easy to setup and run.
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"squeeze" the side buttons?
lame.
I'm definitely going to try one out.
Apple's return to form-over-function, especially one that takes a 5-function mouse and replaces it with a 3-function mouse, is...
LAME.
You would be lame.
Having a high price does not correlate with being tied to anything. You're tied to features of your current products, not to something new.
A vocal minority should not be able to change a silent majority.
I think it's a pretty cool mouse as well as other new stuff. I've been looking at the mini and an iMac for home and were just talking about putting some Mac kiosks in to some stores. I like that the Mac Mini can go to 4GB now. The new iMacs might be a good choice. A much better choice than, say, golfing at midnight. ;)
Not to mention, those 27-inch displays are just 160 pixels short of the resolution of the 30-inch cinema displays that have been around as long as Larry King. That's an impressive design quality that makes it even more of a worthwhile purchase for power users.
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by John Albergo
October 21, 2009 2:56 PM PDT
- I certainly welcome the new mouse. The scroll ball was a great function except for the fact that it croaks in real-world use with no good way to clean the mechanism. Hopefully the folks who can't live without a separate click for each digit will be able to get what they need. For me, I finally got used to the idea of right-click but that's as far as it goes! Multi-directional scrolling, though, is the bees knees!
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