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Apple Releases Educational iMac [UPDATED]

By Liam, July 5, 2006

It’s safe to say that the eMac has a slim chance of not being dead, especially after the release of the iMac for education. The iMac includes a 1.83 GHz Core Duo processor, 512 MB RAM in a two 256 DIMM configuration, an 80 GB Hard drive a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, and, -deep breath here- the Intel GMA 950 graphics chip, all for $900. The Apple remote is not included, but can be purchased for an additional $26.

Deep Thought’s Take: This is definately not a computer for schools with tight budgets, and I just can’t see it taking off, especially when there are much cheaper competitors (like Dell’s OptiPlex PCs). Those schools that use Macs will probably take the Mac Mini route, either using keyboards, mice, and/or monitors left from the old computers, or buying some cheap sets and saving some money.

UPDATE: Apple has removed the Education iMac configuration from the individual Apple Store for Education; it is now only available for academic institutions (bummer; it’s a great price point for students like myself).

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Microsoft Acquires iView Multimedia

By Mac Fan, June 27, 2006

Will Mac users be content with software only from Apple?

iView has been purchased by Microsoft. iView’s flagship product is MediaPro, which is a great digital asset management application.

I’m sure the next version will be Windows-only, which is only fair considering Shake and Logic Pro are now Mac-only.

Will Mac users be content with software only from Apple?

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Sweating it [UPDATED]

By Nick, June 26, 2006

What’s that I smell? A PR disaster on the horizon?

In case you haven’t been following the news. Apple is finding itself in a rather uncomfortable situation over allegations of sweatshop labor by Foxconn, one of the companies Apple contracts to manufacture the iPod. (Read about the initial allegations.) After vehemently denying any wrongdoing last week, Foxconn came clean and admitted to breaking Chinese labor laws (which are not the strongest in the world, mind you). As if that wasn’t bad enough, Foxconn directly implicated Apple, stating that Apple approved of the factories (though it is unclear when Apple gave Foxconn the green light).

What’s a poor public relations rep to do? Yikes!

So far, this story hasn’t escaped too far out of geek circles, but once it hits the mainstream media, I wouldn’t be too surprised if there will be PR reps clinging to a ledge on the top floor of Apple’s headquarters, threatening to jump.

Apple’s course of action is clear: they need to act. Now.

I have no idea whether Apple actually approved of these poor working conditions or not, or if Foxconn is lying (they did lie with their denial, after all, but it’s hard to say), or if Apple did approve but during Apple’s visit Foxconn shoved as many skeletons in the closet at they could possibly fit in there. For those reasons, I can’t place blame on Apple right now. But at this point it really doesn’t matter. The mess is out of the closet…
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PopCopy, OmniGroup, others team up for PopLottery [UPDATED: first drawing deadline extended]

By Nick, June 26, 2006

PopLottery

From the “I won the lottery--sort of” desk…

So we opened out staff mailbox today and discovered a press release from The American Balloon, né former DT blogger Miroku Hotei (yes, we know this guy; no, we’re not getting paid off), announcing PopLottery. What is PopLottery, you ask? The PopCopy web site says it best:

PopLottery is a promotion offered by PopCopy.net, where you can win free stuff just for using or buying PopCopy. Think of a PopLottery day as a Software Holiday. Whenever it is a PopLottery day, it will be announced on this page. Some will be scheduled, and some will be completely random, so keep checking back here to see whether it is a PopLottery day. When it is a PopLottery day, enter the contest by following the instructions below. You can enter by email or by purchasing PopCopy. Those who enter by purchasing PopCopy have the greatest chances of winning.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, etc…

Simple enough, I guess. PopLottery’s prizes include free goodies from Mac developers The Omni Group, Specere, and shinywhitebox. More information can be found on the PopLottery information page.

UPDATE: The first PopLottery drawing has been extended until Thursday, June 29 at 11:59 PM Pacific (UTC -7).

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Telekinesis + MenuMaster = t3h pwnage

By Nick, June 24, 2006

From the “shameless plugs!” desk…

Part-time DT writer Sogni X has written a piece on the usefulness of a couple of his favorite apps, and how they’re making his life easier while recuperating after surgery:

The scenario :
1.) I am bedridden from major leg surgery.
2.) I am using my iMac as my entertainment center to keep me entertained while I’m stuck in bed.
3.) Apple refuses to allow the user to manually turn off the screen without putting the iMac to sleep.
4.) It seems that a USB device is causing my iMac to do a kernel panic when it goes to sleep, having to reboot it.
5.) Pain triggers migranes and I must turn all light sources off.

So I needed to find a solution that would allow me to turn off the iMac’s screen ASAP without fumbling with a keyboard/mouse.

Well, so far that I know of there is no way to immediately turn off the iMac’s screen (*leers at Apple*), only within 1 Minute, which with a pounding migraine can seem like an eternity, but this is the best I’ve been able to figure out…

I found that Menu Master and Telekinesis provided a great solution to this and opens an unlimited possibility of remote control for my Mac.

Give it a read if you have a few minutes.

This is the last shameless plug for a while. I promise.

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