Chart shown the quietly upgraded configuration of MacBooks announced as of today.



Chart shown the previous configuration of MacBooks (Price in Hong Kong Dollars).

Apple updates the MacBook lineup today.
*Major improvements by taking the advantage from the true Santa Rosa platform,
*Increased memory management up to 4GB, in 2 SO-DIMM slots.
*Slightly faster Intel Core 2 Duo CPU enhanced up to 2.2GHz, with 800MHz Frontside Bus.
*Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory.
*Optional 250GB 5400rpm Serial-ATA 2.5"-inch Hard Disk Drive.
*Bundled with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (of course).

Additionally, Apple MacBook Pro offers "Built-to-order" to the 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, for US$250.

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Quarterly Mac Sales Set New Record
Quarterly iPhone Sales Exceed One Million

CUPERTINO, California—October 22, 2007—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended September 29, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $6.22 billion and net quarterly profit of $904 million, or $1.01 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $4.84 billion and net quarterly profit of $542 million, or $.62 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 33.6 percent, up from 29.2 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 40 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

Apple shipped 2,164,000 Macintosh® computers, representing 34 percent growth over the year-ago quarter and exceeding the previous quarterly record for Mac® shipments by 400,000. The Company sold 10,200,000 iPods during the quarter, representing 17 percent growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone™ sales were 1,119,000, bringing cumulative fiscal 2007 sales to 1,389,000.

“We are very pleased to have generated over $24 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion in net income in fiscal 2007,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re looking forward to a strong December quarter as we enter the holiday season with Apple’s best products ever.”

“Apple ended the fiscal year with $15.4 billion in cash and no debt,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we expect revenue of about $9.2 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $1.42.”

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I had a dream. I dream about the pizza from Santa Rosa!

Would it be this aluminum metal brushed pizza box make my dream comes true? Rumored from reliable source that it would be the Apple next generation iMac in pizza box form factor.

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz/2.4GHz CPU, Santa Rosa platform,
Built-in iSight, DDR2 Memory up to 4GB, Firewire 400 & 800,
Ethernet 10/100/1000,
802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0,
Apple Remote, USB 2.0 ports.

Estimated Price: US$1,899.00 (20"-inch iMac 2.2GHz)


(Picture shown the new iMac from artist illustration)

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Last Christmas, I prayed for a Mac mini upgrade from Apple. Unfortunately, Uncle Santa Steve did not make my dream came true and Apple failed to reveal anything better for Mac mini's evolution. It sucks!

Nowadays, the existing Mac mini is still stubbornly powered by the out-dated Intel's Core Duo CPU, running the CPU speed at 1.66GHz or 1.83GHz respectively. I do not hear anything significant from the Apple Campus since last year, and obviously Apple will soon drop the Mac mini.

The only way I can see that Mac mini is ended up to serve its glorious duty as a toilet paper holder in my home.

R.I.P. Mac mini 2005-2007.

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MacBook Specification:
* 2.0GHz or 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,
* 4MB shared L2 cache, 667MHz FSB,
* 1GB (512MB X 2 SO-DIMMs) of 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM, supports up to 2GB,
* 80GB, 120GB, or 160GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive, with optional choices of 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm drive or 200GB 4200 rpm drive.
* 8X slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW),
* 55-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, 60W MagSafe Power Adapter,
* 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT display with 1280 X 800 native resolution,
* Intel GMA 950 GPU with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory,
* Built-in iSight camera,
* Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector),
* Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification),
* Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR),
* One FireWire 400 port (up to 400 Mbps, 8 Watts)
* Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
* Powered by Mac OS X 10.4.9, iLife '06, & Front Row.

Technical data are subjected to Apple's official product specifications.

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If I ever wanted to take this brand new Mac Pro workstation for the replacement of my existing system, that I have to spend a fortune before I am able to own this 8-Core Mac behemoth.

Two Intel's 3GHz Quad-core Xeon "Clovertown" CPU, 4GB capacity of Apple's original Fully-Buffered DIMM memory modules, a total of 1TB of SATA hard disk drives, equipped with only 1 unit of DVD-R/RW Superdrive, Bluetooth EDR(Enhanced Data Rate) and a set of Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mighty Mouse. Of course, AirPort Wi-Fi card is a standard necessity nowadays.

Take a look on the check list below, considered a humble configuration of the system, a price tag of HK$41,700 (US$5,300+). And yet, 23"-inch LCD Display is not included.

Gosh! Apple Macintosh Desktop System is nothing cheap at all.

Picture shown above is the Apple's original FB-DIMM 667MHz DDR2 ECC Memory Module Board. Expensive!

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The trademark legal disputes between Apple Inc. and Apple Corps Ltd, that is the Beatles' guardian entity have resolved.

The settlement gives Cupertino-based Apple Inc. ownership of the name and logo in return for agreeing to license some of those trademarks back to London-based Apple Corps - guardian of The Beatles' commercial interests - for their continued use.

Other terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Legal analysts estimate that Apple Inc. paid $50 million to $100 million for the rights to own the name and the Apple logo.

Jobs welcomes the positive settlement and Beatles fans are expecting the Fab Four to show up in Apple's iTunes Music Store, no songs of The Beatles are available to download yet, however.

Official statement from Apple is in here......

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Remastered Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station will be off the shelves in February, complies with IEEE802.11n Draft 1.0 protocol.

Meanwhile, Apple finally released an update patch for the new AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001 to unleash the power of speedy wireless transmission from 802.11n standard. The update patch is free, while the rumored US$1.99 of 802.11n activation fee is being waived.

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Macworld Conference is starting today, and featuring the Macworld Expo highlight on January 9 (Wed) for 4 consecutive days. The Dark Apple, may the force be with you.

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Hi, guys!

4 more days to come and get ready to experiencing the Mac style of Digital Lifestyle, the Macworld Conference & Expo for the Mac users around the world.

Meet Uncle Steve on stage and enjoy the excitement from his Keynote Address and the latest products announcement. How about a brand new wireless iPod? iMobile from Apple, and probably another Zirconia Zirconium Oxide Ceramic cased Smartphone from Apple?

Apple's iTV with hard disc drive storage to expand your home theater system, and the official launch of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is a must.

and One More Thing...

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Dear Santa,

My Mac mini is being modified lately as a Tissue Box, and it's going to sit at the top of the water tank and serves its glorious duty for the rest of the days.

Uncle Santa, I don't mean to be greedy. But, I have been longing for a better Mac mini that can take up my daily routine jobs, powered by a faster Intel's Merom CPU, give me 4GB of DDR-2 RAM and a faster 7200 rpm hard disk drive. As a result, I may finish my tons of photo batch processing work in Adobe Photoshop and C1 PRO, and yet, do not let my Mac turns out a 100% full load of CPU, while the Mac OS X Tiger has been paging out rapidly in an unwanted situation.

Please let me know if I am asking too much from you.

Merry Christmas, Santa! Give my love to your reindeers.

Humble voice from Tomahawk.

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Another rumor and speculation to stir up with Apple.

After U2 iPod launched a couple of years ago to the market by Jobs, Mac users always ask me who will be the next iPod Star? and I always claim that the forthcoming idol will be the Beatles.

The Beatles, under the management of Apple Corps, has been tangled up with Apple Computer in courtrooms for more than 20 years. And yet, it is about time to make peace for both companies to benefit themselves in a mutual solution, that put the Beatles' music exclusively in iTunes Music Store for the public. The Beatles music sell like hot cakes!

Make Love, No Wars! PEACE!

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Reliable sources told Tomahawk that Dual Intel Quad-Core (Clovertown) processors have been transplanted into Mac Pro Desktop. I have reasons to believe that Apple's 8-Head Monster will be revealed at the first quarter of 2007.


Intel Kentsfield Architecture Processors
2.66 GHz Core 2 Quad Q6600, dual 4MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB.
3.33 GHz Core 2 Extreme QX6700, dual 4MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB.

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The complete line of Apple notebook computers are finally upgraded to Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

Apple reveals the 13.3"-inch MacBook using Intel Core 2 Duo,

MacBook in Black, Core 2 Duo 2GHz (T7200, 4MB L2 Cache) 1GB RAM 120GB SATA HDD
MacBook in White, Core 2 Duo 2GHz (T7200, 4MB L2 Cache) 1GB RAM 80GB SATA HDD
MacBook in White, Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz (T5600, 2MB L2 Cache) 512MB RAM 60GB SATA HDD


Reliable source provides MacBook's System Profiler below:



P.S. And yet, I can hardly wait for the Mac mini Lunch Box for a brain transplant of Core 2 Duo.

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PLAY.COM from U.K. offers a Pre-order of Apple MacBook powered by Core 2 Duo (Mobile Chip), and claims that the MacBook is due for release on Nov. 13, 2006.

Pre-Order MacBook configuration as follows:

Apple 13.3"-inch MacBook, Core 2 Duo (T7200, 4MB L2 Cache) 2GHz 512MB RAM

Apple 13.3"-inch MacBook, Core 2 Duo (T5600, 2MB L2 Cache) 1.83GHz 512MB RAM

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Mac Users are revolting to demand better services from Apple.

Here are two individual protest websites from Poland and Greece respectively.





So, what are we the Mac Users in China? Are we blessed by the lesser God?

Steve, please do something for China too!

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Foxconn Electronics (the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry) successfully achieved a contract lately from Apple by manufacturing MacBook notebook computers.

Foxconn will produce a 15.4-inch MacBook model for Apple for the first time, with shipments to commence in May 2007, according to sources at notebook makers.

Current MacBook is a 13.3-inch Intel's Core Duo powered notebook computer, with the Snow White and Black Knight colored case respectively.

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Today, Apple Computer finally launched the accelerated MacBook Pro, powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo (Merom) CPU.

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Born October 23, 1999 - Died October 24, 2003.

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Tens of thousand Mac Users in Hong Kong will love to see iTunes Music Store cutting the ribbon in 2007.

And one more thing, iPhoto oriented Photo Album "Buy Book" service will soon be available in Hong Kong.

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Humorous Clips from Apple. Funny! (Click here...)

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Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is going to OEM Apple MacBook Pro, that will be powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU.

Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7400 (Merom), 2.16GHz, FSB@667MHz, 4MB L2 Cache Buffer.

Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7600 (Merom), 2.33GHz, FSB@667MHz, 4MB L2 Cache Buffer.

New MacBook Pro is expecting to launch very soon at the 3rd week of November, 2006.


Picture shown Intel's Core 2 Duo T7600 processor (left) and the current Core Duo T2600 (right).

The T7600 (Merom) is clocked at 2.33 GHz, while the T2600 (Yonah) at 2.16 GHz.

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Board of Directors, Apple Computer, Inc.

Bill Campbell
Chairman and former CEO
Intuit Corp.

Millard Drexler
Chairman and CEO
J. Crew

Albert Gore Jr.
Former Vice President of the United States

Steve Jobs
CEO, Apple

Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D.
Chairman and CEO
Genentech

Dr. Eric Schmidt
CEO
Google

Jerry York
Chairman, President and CEO
Harwinton Capital

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Apple’s Special Committee Reports Findings of Stock Option Investigation

Fred Anderson Resigns from Apple Board of Directors

CUPERTINO, California — October 4, 2006 — Apple® today announced that the special committee of its board of directors has reported its findings after a three month investigation into Apple’s stock option practices. The special committee of outside directors, together with independent counsel and accountants, examined more than 650,000 emails and documents, and conducted interviews with more than 40 current and former employees, directors and advisors. Apple initiated this voluntary independent investigation after a management review discovered irregularities in past stock option grants.

The independent investigation's key findings are:

• The investigation found no misconduct by any member of Apple's current management team.

• The most recent evidence of irregularities relates to a January 2002 grant.

• Stock option grants made on 15 dates between 1997 and 2002 appear to have grant dates that precede the approval of those grants.

• In a few instances, Apple CEO Steve Jobs was aware that favorable grant dates had been selected, but he did not receive or otherwise benefit from these grants and was unaware of the accounting implications.

• The investigation raised serious concerns regarding the actions of two former officers in connection with the accounting, recording and reporting of stock option grants. The company will provide all details regarding their actions to the SEC.

"I apologize to Apple's shareholders and employees for these problems, which happened on my watch. They are completely out of character for Apple," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We will now work to resolve the remaining issues as quickly as possible and to put the proper remedial measures in place to ensure that this never happens again."

The company also announced that Fred Anderson, Apple’s former CFO, has resigned from its board of directors. Mr. Anderson, who served as CFO from 1996 until 2004, informed the company that he believes it is in Apple’s best interests that he resign from the board at this time.

The company and its independent auditors are reviewing the findings of the independent investigation. Management continues to believe, and the audit committee agrees, that Apple will likely need to restate its historical financial statements to record non-cash charges for compensation expense relating to past stock option grants. The company and its independent auditors are reviewing recent accounting guidance published by the SEC, and have not yet determined the amount of such charges, the resulting tax and accounting impact, or which periods may require restatement. The company continues to proactively inform the SEC of its findings.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store.

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