Apple Expo yields no new hardware

Ogrady's PowerPage had reported on expected Powerbook speed bump, but sites that Intel PowerBooks are not expected until mid-to-late 2006

Reports that a section of the Apple booth is covered in black cloth and iBooks and PowerBooks are mysteriously missing

Alas no new hardware

Jobs says record labels are getting "greedy"

Apple will not raise iTunes pricing amid record industry pressure.

At the Apple Expo on Tuesday Jobs was quoted as saying, "If we want to raise prices on iTunes, it just means getting a little greedy - consumers won't like that. It will just be a message to consumers to go back to piracy and that's not good. If the price goes up a lot, they'll go back to piracy and everybody loses. Everybody loses."

he also said, "If the price goes up, they (consumers) will go back to piracy and everybody loses,"

Quotes from Apple Expo

Some interesting quotes from Steve at the Apple expo

"We will have technology in OS X for Intel so that it cannot be installed in other PCs," he said. "Theft is bad," he said, warning: "You don’t want to burn in Hell."

When asked on company policy for not discussing future products: “Microsoft is copying our operating system, Dell is copying our hardware."

Jobs says Apple on track of Intels mid-2006

At Apple Expo Jobs told reporters they are right on schedule for a mid-2006 launch of the Intel based systems.

So there may be no Intel hardware at MacWorld January after all. Or Steve is just leading us on.

Apple updates .Mac

1GB of combined email and iDisk storage. The Family Pack now offers 2GB of storage.

Getting your Mac to see the new storage. Need to stop .Mac Syncing (if enabled) log into .Mac and reset your email vs. storage preferences. Change it.

As expected Backup 3.0 was released

- Preset backup plans for iLife content and other Mac essentials
- Automatic scheduling to CDs and DVDs
- Incremental backups
- Advanced file restoration
- The ability to back up more than one Mac to your iDisk

.Mac Groups

- Group Photos
- Announcements
- Group Calendar
- Share photos and files
- Post messages

MacWorld Boston officially cancelled

After being moved back from New York only 2 years ago the event was finally cancelled

Without support from Apple the demand for the show just wasn't there.

WIRED reports on Apple legal vs. iPod domains

WIRED is now reporting on what we already knew.

Apple vs iPod Domains

Apple has been targeting web sites, products and retailers that they feel are "infringing" on or using the term iPod in their name or URL.

Not long ago iPodLounge re-branded as iLounge.

Patent shows ideas for integrated video on laptops

A recently published Apple patent shows designs for a video camera built into the latch of a laptop

Possibly an integrated camera for iChat AV.

3 new Apple retails store to open in the US this weekend

All open September 24th at 10:00 AM

Apple Store Florida Mall opens in Orlando, FL (8001 South Orange Blossom Trail)

Apple Store Penn Square opens in Oklahoma City, OK (1901 NW Expressway St.)

Apple Store South Hills Village opens in Pittsburgh, PA (301 South Hills Village)

iTunes 5.0.1 update released. Fixes bugs.

Can now view shared music without enabling the 'Radio'

Random playlists are once again really random

Using Chapter Tool to fit more than 100 songs on your ROKR

G4 TV has details of a simple solution to the 100 song limit on the iTunes ROKR phone

The 100 Song Hack

Issues with new .Mac Groups

The URL does not seem to work

You need a .Mac account to access

Initial impressions of Backup 3

Do a live walkthrough. Initially comes up with some default backup "plans".

Tip: Keyboard access to Safari Bookmark Bar

Listener Alex points out that you can hold down the Command (Apple) + a number key to quickly access the items in your Safari bookmark bar

KeyCue virtual keyboard shortcut cheat sheet

Mike sent this link to KeyQue software from Ergonis

Ergonis KeyCue

Runs in the background and in any app when the command key is pressed automatically displays an overlay with all the keyboard shortcuts.

Also make PopChar, which adds a little "p" icon to the toolbar that when clicked displays a list of special characters. To insert one you just select it from the chart.

Follow-up: Missing Bluetooth module

Listener Mike also said that he was able to solve his issues with his Powerbook bluetooth module by resetting his PMU

Resetting your PMU

Andrew also recommend zapping the PRAM.

Possible issues with lower memory slot on 15" Powerbooks

Listener Scott points out an apparent issue with some 15" PowerBook models where the lower memory slot fails

Lower Memory Slot failure

PowerBook G4, 15”, 1.67GHz
PowerBook G4, 15”. 1.5GHz
PowerBook G4, 15”, 1.33GHz
PowerBook G4, 15”, 1.25GHz
PowerBook G4, 15”, 1GHz

Many have reported having the issue repaired by Apple only to have it break again

Unleash your inner artist with GarageBand

Apple gives you great software to enable your creative side. GarageBand and the Jam Packs

Jam Packs on sale at Amazon.com $89.00 each with buy two get one free. Look for "Special Offer" on their product page. Expires September 25th

Jam Packs at Amazon

Play Scott's Groove

SuperDrive Issue with Mac Mini

Play comment from Brian

Can also call AppleCare and they will send you a box and shipping label. Door to door 3-4 day turnaround.

Now the Mini, but many are covered under the new DIY program

Apple DIY Repairs