Apple retail stores on Saturday began offering a new line-up of in-depth workshops for its latest software. “Whether you’re just getting started or are a Pro on a Mac, the Apple Store has a class that is right for you. Check out the interactive workshops for iWork ’05, iLife ’05, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD and many more. And, if you’re a new iPod owner, don’t miss the iPod and iTunes workshop that is offered daily.”
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal [paid sub. req.] says that shares of Apple could still have room to rise, even after tripling in the past year. “Last year’s gains were driven by soaring iPod sales, and there’s no reason to expect the music player’s momentum to slow. The rise of the iPod, however, is already reflected in Apple’s $30 billion stock-market value. So the stock needs some new drivers. And it is getting them, with Apple’s recent push into lower-priced music players and computers.
Read MoreEven though it appears more customers were waiting in line for iPod shuffles Saturday, Apple’s low-cost Mac mini is selling very well at the company’s online store and at other computer retailers. Apple is now stating that Mac mini orders may take three to four weeks to ship. “It’s a good sign; obviously people are excited about it,” said Tim Deal, an industry analyst with Technology Business Research.
Read MoreMacMinute reader Gordon Hawley says: “Regarding the story about Target.com selling the Mac mini–this is great news because there are always coupons for this site. For example, I looked on Dealcoupon.com and found two 10% off coupons. Trying both of them resulted in the one (TDWELCME2224) working. I saved $50 off the price of the $499 model.
Read MoreeWeek’s Ian Betteridge says that the low-cost Mac mini could help Apple gain market share now and in the future. “What will worry the other PC companies is that, in a market where everyone except Dell has struggled to make money, Apple has long been highly profitable with only a 2 percent to 3 percent market share.
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