Not much to say, head on over to Apple's website for all the new items they've released.
In summary, however, there is the new video iPod, iTunes 6 (5 sure didn't last long), new iMacs, and a remote thingy... oh yeah, Sh*tTime got updated.
Can't say I'm overly surprised at any of the announcements made and I'm only mildly excited about the video iPod. It's a nice upgrade to the line, but I'll wait till the nano gets video before I go all ga-ga
Update: Just took a better look at the new iPod, and it's definitely thin and the screen is better suited for video than the smaller screen on the nano.
The Apple Remote works with most any recent iPod (shuffle being the exception) and the new iMac - in-conjunction with the new Front Row software. Front Row is a Windows Media Centre rip-off for sure, but it's a welcome addition to the Mac as a home entertainment centre. I'm a little disappointed that this software and the remote weren't also included with a new Mac mini, as it is far better suited as an addition to an entertainment centre (no screen, size, cost).
The new iMac also comes with a built-in version of the iSight camera as well as a bundled Mighty Mouse. More impressed with the former than the latter given the many issues I've been told some friends have had with it.
iTunes, well the Music Store, now features purchasable videos and apparently Apple has teamed with ABC and Disney to allow for downloading of shows. If I get a chance to experiment with that feature I'll post more about it. Would be cool for those wanting to watch Lost in countries it doesn't air in (though price might be a hindrance and offer a less than attractive alternative to bittorrent).
iPod with video
Remote
Front Row
In summary, however, there is the new video iPod, iTunes 6 (5 sure didn't last long), new iMacs, and a remote thingy... oh yeah, Sh*tTime got updated.
Can't say I'm overly surprised at any of the announcements made and I'm only mildly excited about the video iPod. It's a nice upgrade to the line, but I'll wait till the nano gets video before I go all ga-ga
Update: Just took a better look at the new iPod, and it's definitely thin and the screen is better suited for video than the smaller screen on the nano.
The Apple Remote works with most any recent iPod (shuffle being the exception) and the new iMac - in-conjunction with the new Front Row software. Front Row is a Windows Media Centre rip-off for sure, but it's a welcome addition to the Mac as a home entertainment centre. I'm a little disappointed that this software and the remote weren't also included with a new Mac mini, as it is far better suited as an addition to an entertainment centre (no screen, size, cost).
The new iMac also comes with a built-in version of the iSight camera as well as a bundled Mighty Mouse. More impressed with the former than the latter given the many issues I've been told some friends have had with it.
iTunes, well the Music Store, now features purchasable videos and apparently Apple has teamed with ABC and Disney to allow for downloading of shows. If I get a chance to experiment with that feature I'll post more about it. Would be cool for those wanting to watch Lost in countries it doesn't air in (though price might be a hindrance and offer a less than attractive alternative to bittorrent).
iPod with video
Remote
Front Row
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