Apple updates its Hot Deals site
Apple has updated its Hot Deals site with the latest offerings from the Apple Store, ClubMac, MacMall, Publishing Perfection, and Ramjet. Highlighted new specials include:
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OWC lowers prices on G4 upgrades
Other World Computing (OWC) today announced lower prices on its Mercury Extreme G4 processor upgrade line. Each Mercury Extreme G4 features 256KB of 1:1 L2 Cache and 2MB of high-speed L3 Cache. All units are covered by OWC’s three-year limited warranty and offer 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee, allowing customers to try without risk. Pricing for the upgrades start at US$159.
Read MoreQUAKE 4 trailer for Mac now available
Aspyr Media today announced a Mac trailer for QUAKE 4 has been posted to Apple’s Web site. “The long-awaited sequel to QUAKE II, QUAKE 4 enlists gamers in the role of Matthew Kane, a member of the legendary Rhino Squad, to penetrate deep into the heart of the Strogg war machine and engage in a series of heroic missions to destroy the barbaric alien race.
Read MoreAnalyst weighs in on Apple’s future product rumors
Gene Munster, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, has issued a report to investors on his thoughts on Apple’s future product offerings, reports Forbes. “In the ‘almost certain’ category is Apple’s anticipated Intel-based ‘Mac Pro,’ which Munster said should replace the high-end Power Mac G5 and will likely be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference August 7.
Read MoreAP: ‘Analyst Sees New IPods Delayed’
A story today from the Associated Press reports that one analyst, Tristan Gerra of Baird, concludes that Apple’s expected 6GB and 8GB iPod nanos may be delayed due to a recent drop in flash memory prices — 31 percent on the spot market this week due to a two-month pushout in iPod nano-related orders from June to August. “This suggests Apple’s upcoming 6 Gigabyte and 8 Gigabyte nano will be on the shelves in November rather than September,” Gerra wrote in a note.
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