ScenePast reels you in with film sites then and now
I took a little tour of movie history this afternoon, visiting sites where "The Graduate," "Taxi Driver," and "Broadway Danny Rose," among other films, were shot. And I did it without leaving my desk, via ScenePast, a fun time travel (and time-sucking) app that puts film and TV locations then and now in the palm of your hand, testing your movie mettle along the way.For example, I didn't know that scenes from "Dirty Harry," "Vertigo," and "The Conversation" were filmed within walking distance of CNET's San Francisco's headquarters. Many sites familiar to me from everyday SF life appear surprisingly similar to how they looked 30, 40, 50, or more years ago (except the cars in 1951 seem awfully tough to parallel-park downtown). Others have swapped early 20th-century architecture for sleek buildings covered in glass (hey, is that Fidelity Investments where "The House on Telegraph Hill" once took place?). Related storiesDear Martin Scorsese, what are you doing with my feelings?360-degree camera shoots VR movies for Oculus RiftThe $1.99 app for iPhone and iPad (£1.49, AU$2.49) features images from hundreds of movie and television locations in major American cities, searchable by year, ZIP code, or pinpoint-laden map, and is constantly being updated. Each photo tells exactly when in a movie or TV show the spot appeared, and includes a specific address in case you want to build your own real-life celluloid time-travel tour. A Watch Now feature allows you to download films and TV shows from iTunes, and a crowdsourced feature called "Help Solve" solicits input on mystery images.Screenshot by Leslie Katz/CNET Whether you're a movie, history, or urban-planning buff, it can be plain fascinating to drag the ScenePast activation lever and go back in cinema time,especially when a spot has really changed over the years. That Brooklyn Phillips Dance Studio in "Saturday Night Fever" is boarded up, covered in graffiti, and not looking so well, while other, once run-down spots positively gleam with modern gentrification. All in all, it's definitely an app worth watching.
How to set up Wi-Fi Sync for iOS 5
How to set up Wi-Fi Sync for iOS 5
One of the biggest changes iOS 5 brings for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users is Wi-Fi Sync. With it, you no longer need to physically connect your iOS device to your Mac or PC to sync its contents with iTunes. Instead, you need only to be on the same Wi-Fi network for iTunes to see your device and sync it. Here's how it works.If you are running iTunes 10.5 and have successfully installed iOS 5, there is but a single box to check in iTunes to set up Wi-Fi Sync. First, connect your device via USB (one last time) to your Mac or PC. Next, click on the device's name in the left-hand column of iTunes. Make sure Summary is selected from the row of menu items along the top of iTunes and scroll down until you see Options. Check the box for the second option listed, "Sync this iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch over Wi-Fi" and click the Apply button in the lower-right corner. Disconnect your device and the next time you plug it into a wall outlet, iTunes will initiate a sync over your Wi-Fi network. Do note that iTunes will need to be running when you plug in your iOS handset.If you click the Sync button, your iOS device will sync without needing to be connected to a power outlet.Matt Elliott/CNETAlternatively, you can sync an iOS device from your PC or Mac without the device plugged in. If you have installed new apps since your last sync, you'll see a Sync button in the lower-right corner of your devices Summary page in iTunes. (If nothing has changed since your last sync, you'll instead see Revert and Apply buttons there.) Click Sync and iTunes will sync with the device, whether it's plugged in or not.For more on Apple's latest mobile operating system, read the full review of iOS 5.
One of the biggest changes iOS 5 brings for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users is Wi-Fi Sync. With it, you no longer need to physically connect your iOS device to your Mac or PC to sync its contents with iTunes. Instead, you need only to be on the same Wi-Fi network for iTunes to see your device and sync it. Here's how it works.If you are running iTunes 10.5 and have successfully installed iOS 5, there is but a single box to check in iTunes to set up Wi-Fi Sync. First, connect your device via USB (one last time) to your Mac or PC. Next, click on the device's name in the left-hand column of iTunes. Make sure Summary is selected from the row of menu items along the top of iTunes and scroll down until you see Options. Check the box for the second option listed, "Sync this iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch over Wi-Fi" and click the Apply button in the lower-right corner. Disconnect your device and the next time you plug it into a wall outlet, iTunes will initiate a sync over your Wi-Fi network. Do note that iTunes will need to be running when you plug in your iOS handset.If you click the Sync button, your iOS device will sync without needing to be connected to a power outlet.Matt Elliott/CNETAlternatively, you can sync an iOS device from your PC or Mac without the device plugged in. If you have installed new apps since your last sync, you'll see a Sync button in the lower-right corner of your devices Summary page in iTunes. (If nothing has changed since your last sync, you'll instead see Revert and Apply buttons there.) Click Sync and iTunes will sync with the device, whether it's plugged in or not.For more on Apple's latest mobile operating system, read the full review of iOS 5.
TaskRabbit- We'll sell ya a spot in the iPhone 5 line
TaskRabbit: We'll sell ya a spot in the iPhone 5 line
Just how hard will an iPhone 5 be to get when it's released next week? Based on last year's release of the iPhone 4S, and the even faster rollout of this latest model, probably not too difficult. That won't stop people from lining up though, and one company is already gearing up for that with a way to buy a spot in line to secure one of the phones on day one. San Francisco-based TaskRabbit has rolled out a new program that lets people in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as New York, purchase four hours worth of wait time in line at an Apple retail store for $55. That's more than a quarter of the price of Apple's entry-level iPhone 5, and $55 more than it costs to pre-order the phone from Apple's Web site and carrier partners beginning tomorrow.See CNET's full coverage of Apple's iPhone 5 event The program is part of what the company calls an "experiment" that will make specific types of tasks available for a flat fee. Typically the company's business revolves around people creating tasks and naming their own prices, something people are still able to do.The iPhone 5, which was announced yesterday, goes on sale next Friday at 8 a.m. local time at Apple's stores, and at its carrier and retail partners. Pre-orders for the device begin just after midnight Pacific tonight.
Just how hard will an iPhone 5 be to get when it's released next week? Based on last year's release of the iPhone 4S, and the even faster rollout of this latest model, probably not too difficult. That won't stop people from lining up though, and one company is already gearing up for that with a way to buy a spot in line to secure one of the phones on day one. San Francisco-based TaskRabbit has rolled out a new program that lets people in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as New York, purchase four hours worth of wait time in line at an Apple retail store for $55. That's more than a quarter of the price of Apple's entry-level iPhone 5, and $55 more than it costs to pre-order the phone from Apple's Web site and carrier partners beginning tomorrow.See CNET's full coverage of Apple's iPhone 5 event The program is part of what the company calls an "experiment" that will make specific types of tasks available for a flat fee. Typically the company's business revolves around people creating tasks and naming their own prices, something people are still able to do.The iPhone 5, which was announced yesterday, goes on sale next Friday at 8 a.m. local time at Apple's stores, and at its carrier and retail partners. Pre-orders for the device begin just after midnight Pacific tonight.
Target's $479 iPad Air includes $100 gift card for Black Friday
Target's $479 iPad Air includes $100 gift card for Black Friday
Apparently, it's never too early to tease a Black Friday sale.Target already is unveiling its promotion for the critical post-Thanksgiving shopping period, offering a $100 store gift card to anyone who purchases the discounted iPad Air at its Brooklyn store. Target sells the base 16GB Wi-Fi version of the iPad Air for $479, or $20 less than at Apple. The gift card essentially cuts it down by another $100. The gift card also applies to all other iPads, including the iPad 2, which sells for $350. The original 16GB Wi-Fi iPad Mini, which sells for $299, will come with a $75 gift card. Wal-Mart, meanwhile, also unveiled some Black Friday deals of its own, and will also throw in a "one-hour guarantee" on certain items. During its 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day special, customers can buy a 16GB Wi-Fi iPad Mini for $299 and get a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. While Apple's latest iPads attracted lines at its store for the launch, it's unclear how successful the devices are. The iPad Air is readily available, and companies such as Target have taken to offering a slight discount. The iPad Mini with Retina Display, meanwhile, just launched on Tuesday.Updated at 8 a.m. PT: To include a deal from Wal-Mart.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apparently, it's never too early to tease a Black Friday sale.Target already is unveiling its promotion for the critical post-Thanksgiving shopping period, offering a $100 store gift card to anyone who purchases the discounted iPad Air at its Brooklyn store. Target sells the base 16GB Wi-Fi version of the iPad Air for $479, or $20 less than at Apple. The gift card essentially cuts it down by another $100. The gift card also applies to all other iPads, including the iPad 2, which sells for $350. The original 16GB Wi-Fi iPad Mini, which sells for $299, will come with a $75 gift card. Wal-Mart, meanwhile, also unveiled some Black Friday deals of its own, and will also throw in a "one-hour guarantee" on certain items. During its 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day special, customers can buy a 16GB Wi-Fi iPad Mini for $299 and get a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. While Apple's latest iPads attracted lines at its store for the launch, it's unclear how successful the devices are. The iPad Air is readily available, and companies such as Target have taken to offering a slight discount. The iPad Mini with Retina Display, meanwhile, just launched on Tuesday.Updated at 8 a.m. PT: To include a deal from Wal-Mart.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apple TV software update brings Beats Music, Family Sharing
Apple TV software update brings Beats Music, Family Sharing
I guess we'll have to keep waiting for a major update to Apple TV. Along with new iOS 8 software for its tablets and phones, Apple today rolled out a comparatively minor upgrade for the venerable streaming box, bringing its software version to 7.0.The biggest addition is an all-new app for Beats Music, the subscription music service Apple acquired earlier this year. The interface is similar to that of other Apple TV apps, with a grid of thumbnails for album art, access to playlists, and the Just For You section with customized recommendations.Sarah Tew/CNETBeats joins iTunes Radio, the Radio app, and of course Music, which leads to iTunes proper on the Apple TV. Some consolidation is in order, but in the meantime don't expect Apple to add a Spotify or Pandora app anytime soon.Signing into iCloud on Apple TV under version 7.0 also gives access to iCloud photos and Family Sharing, the latter new for iOS 8. You can designate up to six family members with whom to share content such as apps, music, and photos.The update also gives the menus a facelift that apes the flat look of the mobile operating system. No, it's not a new app store, but at least it's prettier.Replacing the blue outline around icons you select is a thinner white line. Gone is the subtle reflection underneath icons. More icons are visible on the screen at once, some of them look subtly different, and the iTunes store looks sleeker. The signal-strength meter is dots now, not ascending steps. The font is also thinner and smoother, taking better advantage of high-resolution (1080p) displays.The update to Apple TV version 7.0 is accessible now by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. It works only with the latest generation of Apple TV boxes.
I guess we'll have to keep waiting for a major update to Apple TV. Along with new iOS 8 software for its tablets and phones, Apple today rolled out a comparatively minor upgrade for the venerable streaming box, bringing its software version to 7.0.The biggest addition is an all-new app for Beats Music, the subscription music service Apple acquired earlier this year. The interface is similar to that of other Apple TV apps, with a grid of thumbnails for album art, access to playlists, and the Just For You section with customized recommendations.Sarah Tew/CNETBeats joins iTunes Radio, the Radio app, and of course Music, which leads to iTunes proper on the Apple TV. Some consolidation is in order, but in the meantime don't expect Apple to add a Spotify or Pandora app anytime soon.Signing into iCloud on Apple TV under version 7.0 also gives access to iCloud photos and Family Sharing, the latter new for iOS 8. You can designate up to six family members with whom to share content such as apps, music, and photos.The update also gives the menus a facelift that apes the flat look of the mobile operating system. No, it's not a new app store, but at least it's prettier.Replacing the blue outline around icons you select is a thinner white line. Gone is the subtle reflection underneath icons. More icons are visible on the screen at once, some of them look subtly different, and the iTunes store looks sleeker. The signal-strength meter is dots now, not ascending steps. The font is also thinner and smoother, taking better advantage of high-resolution (1080p) displays.The update to Apple TV version 7.0 is accessible now by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. It works only with the latest generation of Apple TV boxes.
Apple TV review- Outstanding design, but light on TV content
Apple TV review: Outstanding design, but light on TV content
In case you haven't noticed, there's a revolution going on in how people watch movies and TV. Traditional services like cable and satellite are losing ground, as more people are streaming content directly from the Internet, using services like Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon Video On Demand. The revamped Apple TV is the company's aggressive move to capture the streaming-video business: for just $99, you get access to Netflix, YouTube, TV, and movies from the iTunes Store, plus all the music and videos on networked computers running iTunes. And with a pitch-perfect design and user interface, it'll be hard for Apple fans to pass it up.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayThe Apple TV's shortcomings are all about content, which is arguably the most important aspect of a product like this. Currently the only supported TV networks are ABC, Fox, Disney, and BBC, and even with those networks, many popular shows, such as "Modern Family" and "House," aren't available. That's a lot of missing content for people looking to ditch their cable subscription, especially when the competing Roku XDS offers Amazon VOD, which streams TV shows from every network, and will soon have Hulu Plus to boot. That said, Apple TV's shortcomings are strictly content-based--something that could be fixed in an instant with a software update or new deals with additional TV networks. At $99, it's still a great deal, especially for those who already own compatible Apple products and want an easy way to get content to their living rooms. We hope that Apple adds even more TV content and third-party services to the device, and we're looking forward to seeing how much the forthcoming AirPlay feature helps change the content equation in just a few short weeks--at which time we'll be re-evaluating the product in detail.Read the full review of the Apple TV (Fall 2010). Apple TV (photos)See full gallery1 - 4 / 19NextPrev
In case you haven't noticed, there's a revolution going on in how people watch movies and TV. Traditional services like cable and satellite are losing ground, as more people are streaming content directly from the Internet, using services like Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon Video On Demand. The revamped Apple TV is the company's aggressive move to capture the streaming-video business: for just $99, you get access to Netflix, YouTube, TV, and movies from the iTunes Store, plus all the music and videos on networked computers running iTunes. And with a pitch-perfect design and user interface, it'll be hard for Apple fans to pass it up.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayThe Apple TV's shortcomings are all about content, which is arguably the most important aspect of a product like this. Currently the only supported TV networks are ABC, Fox, Disney, and BBC, and even with those networks, many popular shows, such as "Modern Family" and "House," aren't available. That's a lot of missing content for people looking to ditch their cable subscription, especially when the competing Roku XDS offers Amazon VOD, which streams TV shows from every network, and will soon have Hulu Plus to boot. That said, Apple TV's shortcomings are strictly content-based--something that could be fixed in an instant with a software update or new deals with additional TV networks. At $99, it's still a great deal, especially for those who already own compatible Apple products and want an easy way to get content to their living rooms. We hope that Apple adds even more TV content and third-party services to the device, and we're looking forward to seeing how much the forthcoming AirPlay feature helps change the content equation in just a few short weeks--at which time we'll be re-evaluating the product in detail.Read the full review of the Apple TV (Fall 2010). Apple TV (photos)See full gallery1 - 4 / 19NextPrev
Apple made-in-China issue surfaces at presidential debate
Apple made-in-China issue surfaces at presidential debate
In the waning moments of the second presidential debate, CNN moderator Candy Crowley asked how Apple could bring manufacturing jobs to the U.S. Crowley prefaced the question by saying that Apple makes the iPhone and iPad in China.Then asked how to get a company like Apple to make more products in the U.S., citing the iPhone and iPad as products made by Apple exclusively in China. Mitt Romney was the first to respond. "First, we'll have to have [China] play on a fair basis...Second, we have to make America the most attractive place for entrepreneurs, people who want to expand a business, that's what brings jobs in." Then Crowley interjected, saying the U.S. can't pay the low wages that Chinese workers get and President Obama responded to that comment.Related storiesLenovo: Making it in the U.S.A. (Q&A)"There are some jobs that are not going to come back.Because they're low-wage, low-skilled jobs.I want high-wage, high-skill jobs."Obama continued. "That's why we have to emphasize manufacturing. That's why we have to invest in advanced manufacturing. That's why we have to make sure we have the best science and research in the world." Then Obama's point veered off a bit to the government investment that's necessary to "create the next Apple, the next new innovation." As a footnote, Lenovo, China's largest PC maker, said last week that it will assemble tablets, laptops, and desktops in North Carolina.So, creating high-tech-device product-assembly jobs in the U.S. is, apparently, not impossible.
In the waning moments of the second presidential debate, CNN moderator Candy Crowley asked how Apple could bring manufacturing jobs to the U.S. Crowley prefaced the question by saying that Apple makes the iPhone and iPad in China.Then asked how to get a company like Apple to make more products in the U.S., citing the iPhone and iPad as products made by Apple exclusively in China. Mitt Romney was the first to respond. "First, we'll have to have [China] play on a fair basis...Second, we have to make America the most attractive place for entrepreneurs, people who want to expand a business, that's what brings jobs in." Then Crowley interjected, saying the U.S. can't pay the low wages that Chinese workers get and President Obama responded to that comment.Related storiesLenovo: Making it in the U.S.A. (Q&A)"There are some jobs that are not going to come back.Because they're low-wage, low-skilled jobs.I want high-wage, high-skill jobs."Obama continued. "That's why we have to emphasize manufacturing. That's why we have to invest in advanced manufacturing. That's why we have to make sure we have the best science and research in the world." Then Obama's point veered off a bit to the government investment that's necessary to "create the next Apple, the next new innovation." As a footnote, Lenovo, China's largest PC maker, said last week that it will assemble tablets, laptops, and desktops in North Carolina.So, creating high-tech-device product-assembly jobs in the U.S. is, apparently, not impossible.
Apple Macs and iOS devices en route to Iran
Apple Macs and iOS devices en route to Iran
Apple announced it will begin selling Macs and iOS devices to customers headed to Iran. Typically, it is forbidden for US companies to sell products destined for Iran because of long-lasting sanctions against the Middle Eastern country. But, in the name of human rights, the Obama administration recently eased those sanctions for tech gadgets."We have been told by the US government that most Apple products are covered by regulatory changes announced by the Treasury Department on May 30," an Apple spokesperson told CNET. "As a result, Apple is no longer banned from selling Macs and iOS devices to customers who plan to bring those products to Iran."In May, the US government loosened sanctions that for more than two decades have prohibited companies from selling electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and wireless routers to Iran. The move now allows US residents to export electronic equipment to individuals but not to the Iranian government or its associates. By easing sanctions on laptops and mobile devices, the US government believes it can help protesters and dissidents inside Iran. "The people of Iran should be able to communicate and access information without being subject to reprisals by their government," the Treasury Department said in a statement that also accused Iran's government of "[attempting to] silence its people by cutting off their communication with each other and the rest of the world." Iran is known for cracking down on its citizens over the use of social networks, e-mail, and blogs. Throughout the last few years, the country's government has blocked access to major international news sites, Google's search engine, YouTube, and social-networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Several times last year, Iran even cut off access to the Internet.Via The Wall Street Journal.
Apple announced it will begin selling Macs and iOS devices to customers headed to Iran. Typically, it is forbidden for US companies to sell products destined for Iran because of long-lasting sanctions against the Middle Eastern country. But, in the name of human rights, the Obama administration recently eased those sanctions for tech gadgets."We have been told by the US government that most Apple products are covered by regulatory changes announced by the Treasury Department on May 30," an Apple spokesperson told CNET. "As a result, Apple is no longer banned from selling Macs and iOS devices to customers who plan to bring those products to Iran."In May, the US government loosened sanctions that for more than two decades have prohibited companies from selling electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and wireless routers to Iran. The move now allows US residents to export electronic equipment to individuals but not to the Iranian government or its associates. By easing sanctions on laptops and mobile devices, the US government believes it can help protesters and dissidents inside Iran. "The people of Iran should be able to communicate and access information without being subject to reprisals by their government," the Treasury Department said in a statement that also accused Iran's government of "[attempting to] silence its people by cutting off their communication with each other and the rest of the world." Iran is known for cracking down on its citizens over the use of social networks, e-mail, and blogs. Throughout the last few years, the country's government has blocked access to major international news sites, Google's search engine, YouTube, and social-networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Several times last year, Iran even cut off access to the Internet.Via The Wall Street Journal.
Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil -- report
Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil -- report
Apple has lost its iPhone trademark in Brazil, a new report claims.The BBC is reporting today, citing conversations with employees in the country's regulatory body, the Institute of Industry Property (INPI), that Gradiente Eletronica's registration for the name in 2000 has been validated. Apple, therefore, has no right to use the iPhone name in Brazil.The INPI confirmed to the BBC, however, that Apple is planning to appeal the ruling.The INPI ruling comes a little over a week after reports out of the country said that the regulatory body was planning to award the exclusive iPhone trademark to Gradiente.Despite filing for the iPhone trademark in 2000, Gradiente did not actually put out its own product bearing the name until last December when it started selling Android-based handsets -- a wrinkle that Apple believed, would help it win the rights to the branding. Gradiente has said that it owns the exclusive rights to the iPhone name in Brazil through 2018.The INPI's ruling reportedly relates only to the use of the iPhone trademark on handsets; Apple can still use the branding on any other product. Gradiente now has the right to sue the Cupertino, Calif.-based firm for exclusivity for handsets, according to the BBC.Apple is certainly no stranger to battles over trademarks. In early 2007, the company settled a trademark-infringement case with Cisco Systems, which originally owned the iPhone moniker. Apple last year settled another lawsuit with China-based company Proview over the use of the iPad trademark. Proview netted $60 million in that deal.It's not clear whether Gradiente is looking to settle the case and net millions or maintain the exclusivity of the iPhone branding. However, a report last week quoted a company official who said Gradiente would be "open to a dialogue" with Apple.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on INPI's ruling. We will update this story when we have more information.This story has been updated throughout the morning.
Apple has lost its iPhone trademark in Brazil, a new report claims.The BBC is reporting today, citing conversations with employees in the country's regulatory body, the Institute of Industry Property (INPI), that Gradiente Eletronica's registration for the name in 2000 has been validated. Apple, therefore, has no right to use the iPhone name in Brazil.The INPI confirmed to the BBC, however, that Apple is planning to appeal the ruling.The INPI ruling comes a little over a week after reports out of the country said that the regulatory body was planning to award the exclusive iPhone trademark to Gradiente.Despite filing for the iPhone trademark in 2000, Gradiente did not actually put out its own product bearing the name until last December when it started selling Android-based handsets -- a wrinkle that Apple believed, would help it win the rights to the branding. Gradiente has said that it owns the exclusive rights to the iPhone name in Brazil through 2018.The INPI's ruling reportedly relates only to the use of the iPhone trademark on handsets; Apple can still use the branding on any other product. Gradiente now has the right to sue the Cupertino, Calif.-based firm for exclusivity for handsets, according to the BBC.Apple is certainly no stranger to battles over trademarks. In early 2007, the company settled a trademark-infringement case with Cisco Systems, which originally owned the iPhone moniker. Apple last year settled another lawsuit with China-based company Proview over the use of the iPad trademark. Proview netted $60 million in that deal.It's not clear whether Gradiente is looking to settle the case and net millions or maintain the exclusivity of the iPhone branding. However, a report last week quoted a company official who said Gradiente would be "open to a dialogue" with Apple.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on INPI's ruling. We will update this story when we have more information.This story has been updated throughout the morning.
Apple MacBook gains are others' losses
Apple MacBook gains are others' losses
ChangeWave Research said this week that Apple is seeing a surge of interest in its MacBooks, driven by the two MacBook Air lines announced in October. A whopping 36 percent of buyers planning to buy laptops say they'll purchase a MacBook, a jump of 11 points since a previous survey a month ago, ChangeWave said."Simply put, it's the highest level of planned laptop buying ever for Apple in a ChangeWave survey," the market researcher said. The plus for Apple is a minus for others. The percentage of consumers who say they'll purchase a Dell laptop has dropped 4 points to 19 percent, since last month, while Hewlett-Packard is also down 4 points to 22 percent, according to ChangeWave. Apple's new ultralight MacBook Air models are in demand.ChangeWave ResearchNetbooks are also suffering.Those tiny 10-inch laptops plummeted 10 points in the last 18 months to 14 percent of those planning to buy a laptop, said ChangeWave.And Apple seems to be benefiting across the board, extending the brand's appeal to personal gadgets and home entertainment. "In terms of individual electronics items, the Apple iPad Tablet is the clear monster hit this holiday season, with 9 percent saying they'll buy one in the next 90 days," according to ChangeWave.The only category topping the iPad is digital cameras, at 12 percent. In related news, Apple's worldwide shipments of MacBooks in the fourth quarter are expected to reach a monthly average of 1 million units, with MacBook Air models accounting for 20 percent to 25 percent of the volume, according to Digitimes, citing sources at laptop component suppliers.
ChangeWave Research said this week that Apple is seeing a surge of interest in its MacBooks, driven by the two MacBook Air lines announced in October. A whopping 36 percent of buyers planning to buy laptops say they'll purchase a MacBook, a jump of 11 points since a previous survey a month ago, ChangeWave said."Simply put, it's the highest level of planned laptop buying ever for Apple in a ChangeWave survey," the market researcher said. The plus for Apple is a minus for others. The percentage of consumers who say they'll purchase a Dell laptop has dropped 4 points to 19 percent, since last month, while Hewlett-Packard is also down 4 points to 22 percent, according to ChangeWave. Apple's new ultralight MacBook Air models are in demand.ChangeWave ResearchNetbooks are also suffering.Those tiny 10-inch laptops plummeted 10 points in the last 18 months to 14 percent of those planning to buy a laptop, said ChangeWave.And Apple seems to be benefiting across the board, extending the brand's appeal to personal gadgets and home entertainment. "In terms of individual electronics items, the Apple iPad Tablet is the clear monster hit this holiday season, with 9 percent saying they'll buy one in the next 90 days," according to ChangeWave.The only category topping the iPad is digital cameras, at 12 percent. In related news, Apple's worldwide shipments of MacBooks in the fourth quarter are expected to reach a monthly average of 1 million units, with MacBook Air models accounting for 20 percent to 25 percent of the volume, according to Digitimes, citing sources at laptop component suppliers.
Apple Mac Pro goes on sale Thursday
Apple Mac Pro goes on sale Thursday
Apple's long-awaited Mac Pro is now just a day away from hitting store shelves.Starting Thursday, customers can order the completely redesigned Mac Pro on Apple's Web site, its retail stores, and through select authorized resellers, Apple announced Wednesday. The computer starts at $2,999, but customization options can push that price higher.Apple unveiled the new Mac Pro in June at its Worldwide Developer Conference, showcasing a startlingly redesign. Unlike the massive, heavy tower that was the previous Mac Pro, the new computer features a sleek, cylindrical design and is just 9.9 inches tall. The device's diameter comes in at 6.6 inches, and it weighs 11 pounds.The new Mac Pro: You have to see to believe...See full gallery1 - 4 / 10NextPrevAt the WWDC unveiling, Apple exec Phil Schiller called the new Mac Pro "the future of the pro desktop" and used the opportunity to razz critics who questioned whether Apple had lost the ability to create distinctive devices: "Can't innovate anymore, my ass."The updated Mac Pro line also has the distinction of carrying the banner for Apple's "Made in USA" manufacturing efforts.Mac Pro buyers will find a wide array of options, including four different Intel Xeon processor-core options and varying storage, depending on the user's needs. For $2,999, a buyer gets a 3.7GHz quad-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, dual AMD FirePro D300 GPUs with 2GB of VRAM each, 12GB of memory, and 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage starting. For $3,999, the Mac Pro comes witha 3.5GHz 6-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs with 3GB of VRAM each, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage. Customization could cost customers thousands more.The Thursday date for the start of Mac Pro sales, less than two weeks before New Year's Eve, has Apple just squeaking by on its promise to make the high-end computer available before the end of the year.This story has been updated throughout the morning.
Apple's long-awaited Mac Pro is now just a day away from hitting store shelves.Starting Thursday, customers can order the completely redesigned Mac Pro on Apple's Web site, its retail stores, and through select authorized resellers, Apple announced Wednesday. The computer starts at $2,999, but customization options can push that price higher.Apple unveiled the new Mac Pro in June at its Worldwide Developer Conference, showcasing a startlingly redesign. Unlike the massive, heavy tower that was the previous Mac Pro, the new computer features a sleek, cylindrical design and is just 9.9 inches tall. The device's diameter comes in at 6.6 inches, and it weighs 11 pounds.The new Mac Pro: You have to see to believe...See full gallery1 - 4 / 10NextPrevAt the WWDC unveiling, Apple exec Phil Schiller called the new Mac Pro "the future of the pro desktop" and used the opportunity to razz critics who questioned whether Apple had lost the ability to create distinctive devices: "Can't innovate anymore, my ass."The updated Mac Pro line also has the distinction of carrying the banner for Apple's "Made in USA" manufacturing efforts.Mac Pro buyers will find a wide array of options, including four different Intel Xeon processor-core options and varying storage, depending on the user's needs. For $2,999, a buyer gets a 3.7GHz quad-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, dual AMD FirePro D300 GPUs with 2GB of VRAM each, 12GB of memory, and 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage starting. For $3,999, the Mac Pro comes witha 3.5GHz 6-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, dual AMD FirePro D500 GPUs with 3GB of VRAM each, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage. Customization could cost customers thousands more.The Thursday date for the start of Mac Pro sales, less than two weeks before New Year's Eve, has Apple just squeaking by on its promise to make the high-end computer available before the end of the year.This story has been updated throughout the morning.
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