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  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 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
Feedback, Comments and Commentary
  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
  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
    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
    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

      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
    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
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