24 february 2006-b

Dear All -

On a lighter tone:

0.  Birthday

Of interest, today marks Steve Jobs' 51st birthday. Jobs was born on February 24, 1955. Happy Birthday, Steve.


1. End of the G5 machines

Two weeks ago Apple ran out of 17" G5 iMacs - leaving only Intel-based ones available at that size. This week the
end of 15" G5-based laptops (from the PowerBook range) was announced by Apple. There may be some left in the sales
channels.


2.  Tuesday 28 february

Journalists are being invited to Apple's Headquarters at Cupertino on tuesday-next to be present at a "fun-filled"
event. Rumours of what may be announced include a new video Pod (with a large screen and a thumb wheel based on
touch-screen technology, and/or a possibly an Intel-based miniMac, Who knows?


3. Early announcement

This is an early warning that I shall be away from my office, on an intensive course, from monday 20 march to
friday 31 march inclusive. I will be able to respond to only a few of the most serious enquiries during some
evenings.




Any questions? Let me know! Anything you'd like me to write a note on? Let me know!


thanks for being Mac users

hugh