Apple Unveils New Macs Using Intel Chips

jaaX3 · #1 01-10-2006, 05:14 PM

I know a few of you were wondering about the keynote, here is what I have found so far...

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs introduced two new computers running Intel chips at MacWorld this morning, an iMac and the new MacBook Pro notebook. Apple and Microsoft also announced a new five-year agreement formalizing Microsoft's commitment to continue making Office for Mac. See my initial story from the keynote for more information on both developments.

As noted in the story, Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini appeared on stage in a space suit as part of the announcement of the new computers. Apple's plan to switch from IBM to Intel chips was announced last year, but the first Intel-based Apple machines weren't expected until later this year. The new iMac is shipping today, while the MacBook Pro will be available in February.

Apple also announced iWeb, a new part of the iLife suite, for publishing Web sites, blogs and podcasts. And Jobs demonstrated a new feature in the existing iLife program, GarageBand, for producing podcasts. In a tongue-in-cheek nod to all the sites and shows devoted to Apple, he created his own podcast during the show, "Super Secret Apple Rumors." Here's the audio of him recording his script into the computer: MP3, 0:53

Despite speculation about a Mac Mini with digital video recording capabilities, there was no such announcement at the keynote. Apple wasn't stagnant on that front, however. The new MacBook includes an infrared receiver for running the Front Row media browsing program via remote control, expanding that capability from the iMac.

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