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	Over at Architosh, Anthony Frausto-Robledo wanted to build the “ultimate Xeon CAD workstation,” so he visited both the Apple and Dell websites to configure the two systems. Surprised to find that a modestly configured Mac Pro saved him nearly $300 compared to a similarly configured Dell, he was shocked when he learned that the savings were even greater with a high-end system. “To the tune of nearly $2000.USD,” he proclaims. “Yes, as you ramp up the Mac Pro the price advantage over Dell gets huge very quickly. And remember, Dell is the discount volume player. So a comparison to HP and others might fare far worse.”
	The new Mac Pro desktop is a thing of beauty,” raves MSNBC columnist Gary Krakow. “Inside and out this box looks like it is the ultimate desktop computer on the market today. With two, 64-bit, dual-core Intel Xeon ‘Woodcrest’ processors and its sleek design, the Mac Pro is the computer equivalent of a Ferrari, Maserati or Porsche.”
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Widget Watch. CondeNet recently stirred a scrumptious widget into the Dashboard mix. It’s called the “Epicurious Widget,” and it lets you quickly find some mighty tempting recipes. Using the Epicurious Widget, for example, you’ll find out how to whip up a Russian Cheesecake with Fresh Berries, a recipe that first appeared in Bon Appétit. Fancy a taste of shrimp? The Epicurious Widget aslo serves up the recipe for some Shrimp and Mango Skewers with Guava-lime Glaze. For some recipes, it even shows you what the tasty dish looks like.

Now open for business — it’s the Sims 2. The new game from Aspyr Software let your Sims open their own business. They can run a restaurant. Sell flowers. Manage a boutique. Of course, they’ll have lots of responsibility — manning the cash register, keeping track of the books, training staff, and making certain they toe the line — but they’re your Sims, so they can handle it. Right? Read all about “The Sims 2: Open for Business” on our games website.

Good news sci-fi fans. Now you can find “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate Atlantia” on the iTunes Music Store. They appear right along side such other shows from the Sci Fi Channel as “Battlestar Gallactica,” “Who Wants to be a Superhero,” “Ghost Hunters,” and “Eureka.” You can pick up a season pass for either “Stargate SG-1” or “Stargate Atlantis” or buy episodes of “Eureka” and other shows one episode at a time for just $1.99.

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Every week, developers release new products for us to enjoy. You can see some of the more recent arrivals by visiting the Macintosh Products Guide.

Apple eNews
September 7, 2006
Volume 9, Issue 18

We hope you thoroughly enjoyed reading today’s issue of Apple eNews. We’re already working on the next issue, scheduled to come your way on Thursday, September 21. See you then.

Written and designed by Apple in Cupertino, Apple eNews is a free, bi-weekly email publication.

Event dates are subject to change. Some products, programs, or promotions are not available outside the U.S. Visit your local Apple site or call your local authorized Apple reseller for more information. Prices are Apple Store prices as of the date of this publication. They do not include sales tax or shipping charges, are subject to change, and are listed in US dollars. Product specifications are subject to change.

Starting at just $999, the entire family of iMac computers now features the blazingly fast, 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Ranging in speed from 1.83GHz to 2.33GHz, the new family consists of a 17- and 20-inch model and an entirely new model with a dazzling 24-inch display offering 1920-by-1200-pixel resolution.

The fastest, biggest, and brightest iMac ever, the 24-inch model comes standard with a 2.16GHz processor and 4MB of shared L2 cache, but you can order yours with a 2.33GHz processor to realize all the speed it’s capable of delivering.

Like its siblings, the 24-inch iMac comes with a built-in iSight video camera (so you can go face to face with friends right out of the box¹), iLife ’06, Mac OS X, and Front Row, which lets you enjoy your movies, music, photos, and music videos from clear across the room.

Don’t be shy: Come take a look at the new family of iMac computers.

^{1. Video conferencing with iSight requires broadband Internet access, services for which may require a fee.}

You’ll also find a shiny new Mac mini at the Apple Store this morning.

With prices still starting at just $599, every Mac mini now features the Intel Core Duo processor—running at either 1.66GHz or 1.83GHz—making Mac mini a perfect way to introduce yourself to the Front Row experience—it comes with an Apple Remote—iLife ’06, Mac OS X, and all the other pleasures involved with using a Mac.

Just 6.5 inches square, Mac mini fits—and looks great—just about anywhere. You can order a Mac mini with either a Combo Drive or double-layer SuperDrive. Mac mini comes standard with either a 60- or 80GB drive, but you can also order yours with up to a 160GB hard drive. And since it offers a wide assortment of ports, you have lots of options for expanding your Mac mini. See for yourself how much you can do with Mac mini.

We have three new Mac ads currently appearing on cable and network television. If you haven’t seen them on the air, you can catch “Accident,” “Angel/Devil,” and “Trust Mac,” on our Get a Mac website.

Of course, you may not need to watch the ads to know why its such a great time to use a Mac. You may know all about iLife ’06, iWork ’06, and Mac OS X. You may know first-hand that Microsoft Office runs splendidly on a Mac.¹ That Macs feature fast Intel processors and are often less expensive than PCs. Or that the Boot Camp Public Beta even lets you run Windows applications on a Mac.

But what about your friends? Wouldn’t you like them to discover how much a Mac has to offer?

^{1. Microsoft Office is sold separately. And for five more days, students and teachers can save $50 via mail-in rebate.}

In addition to anchoring the CBS Evening News, Katie Couric also delivers her insights directly to us via two new daily podcasts now available on the iTunes Music Store.

Delivered automatically to subscribers every day, “Eye to Eye” lets you hear the facts straight from the biggest names in the news. “Eye to Eye” features Couric’s one-on-one interviews with presidents, prime ministers, and the everyday people shaping the world. In fact, you’ll often see them on iTunes and your iPod before they air.

“From shuttle diplomacy to the history of the bikini,” “Katie Couric’s Notebook” offers a unique look at the world from Couric’s perspective. Couric hopes that her daily video Notebook—designed to share observations, insights, details, or surprising facts—can help you see the events shaping our world in a different light.

Apple has determined that certain lithium-ion batteries used in select iBook and PowerBook computers could overheat under rare circumstances posing a safety risk. The models affected include the 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4, and 15-inch PowerBook G4.

If you’re using one of the notebook models identified, please visit our website to see if your battery falls within the serial number ranges of affected models. Apple has initiated a voluntary battery-recall program to replace batteries—free of charge—to those eligible to participate.

For complete details, please visit the website for the “Battery Exchange Program for iBook and PowerBook G4” computers.

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