Year: 2003

August MacBUS meeting announced

Posted by | Aug 13, 2003 | |

The next meeting of The Macintosh Business Users Society of Greater Philadelphia (MacBUS) will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. ET. This month’s meeting will include a presentation by MacBUS newsletter editor Chris Urban on wireless connectivity options for businesses. In addition, Apple’s iChat AV will be demonstrated as a tool for quick, easy, and inexpensive video conferencing. This month’s meeting will also serve as a summer’s end “picnic,” with hoagies and soda provided for members. Further details are available from the Web site.

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WiebeTech shipping FireWire 800 pocket drives

Posted by | Aug 13, 2003 | |

WiebeTech said it is now shipping the MicroGB800, a FireWire 800 version of its popular MicroGB+ pocket drive. The product features dual FireWire 800 ports and a single USB 2.0 port. MicroGB800 is available in the following configurations: enclosure only (US$159.95), 20GB/5400RPM ($259.95), 40GB/5400RPM ($329.95), 60GB/5400RPM ($459.95), 60GB/7200RPM ($529.95), and 80GB/4200RPM ($489.95).

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BusinessWeek interviews Steve Jobs

Posted by | Aug 13, 2003 | |

BusinessWeek has posted excerpts of interview with Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in which he talks about innovation, research & development spending, music, the iPod, and being creative in a stagnant market. “I see a recovery in innovation coming out of this downturn,” said Jobs. “I see some very strong companies that have been built even in these very tough times. And I see some new sprouts popping up out of universities. I’m an optimist.”

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