February 20, 2004
- An Ode to the Mac
Craig Stuart Garfinkle -- a composer who has created music for feature films, television, movie trailers, video games, and symphony halls--recently gave his "racks of analog synthesizers and the spaghetti factory of patch cables" the old heave-ho.
No, Garfinkle's not turning his back on music. Simply narrowing his choice of instruments. "When people asked me what I played, I used to say I'm a conductor and I play guitar," relates Garfinkle. "Now I say I play the Mac. The Mac is my instrument."
And he's never been happier. "In my brain I hear the music in a certain way. But it was always a letdown to produce it, because it never sounded that way--or even close. Now the technology is letting me express what I hear." Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Lusting for a Power Mac G5? Isn't Everybody?
You heard him. Life changed for Craig Stuart Garfinkle when he gave up his analog equipment for his dual processor Power Mac G4. As he puts it, "I don't even want to listen to the work I did before I bought my G4."
But he's ready to switch instruments again in a heartbeat--as soon as he's able to score a Power Mac G5. "If I had 8GB of RAM and a dual processor 2GHz machine, I'd be able to keep going with the flow of my brain, moving thousands of miles an hour... I can't even imagine what I could do with a G5."
And he's not alone in his unabashed admiration for this ultimate professional workstation called the Power Mac G5. Just ask the experts. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Performance Sets Power Mac G5 Apart
In a recent article written for E-Commerce Times, Robyn Weisman reports that the Power Mac G5 has made scientists the latest Mac converts. From handling huge images downloaded from the Mars rovers to processing massive data sets for leading bioinformatics researchers, the Power Mac G5 delivers awesome computational capabilities. (Read more)
Performance drives scientists engaged in processor-intensive DNA and protein sequence matching to the Power Mac G5. It drives audio professionals eager to create compositions with more tracks and more creative options to the G5. It drives design, photography, and publishing professionals who wish to take advantage of integrated Gigabit Ethernet, DVD burning, and fast Serial ATA hard drives. And, of course, performance--for editing, rendering, and encoding--drives video professionals to the Power Mac G5. In droves. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Location. Location
Who's got the very best location for your iMovie projects? Why, you do, of course. If, that is, you have a .Mac account. With your name on a .Mac account, you can invite the gang over for movie night. Your .Mac Home Page address is the only ticket they'll need.
iMovie--which, together with iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, and GarageBand, comes with iLife '04--offers tons of great new features, including an even tighter working relationship with .Mac. Simply click the HomePage icon in the Share dialog, and iMovie and .Mac get to work: automatically compressing your video, saving it to your iDisk, and launching your .Mac home page. There, you can preview your movie, choose a theme, publish your site, and send out iCard notices.
Like to try .Mac and HomePage free for 60 days? Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Tips for Ten: Printing Right on Schedule
You want to be fair to your co-workers and not hog the printer. But you have an 80-page proposal to print for a meeting tomorrow morning. What to do?
As Maria Langer points out in her new "Mac OS X 10.3 Panther: Visual QuickStart Guide," you could take advantage of a new option in the Print dialog and schedule your document to print after everyone leaves for the day.
To do so, open your document and choose Print. In the Print dialog,
1. Choose "Scheduler" from the third pop-up menu.
2. Click the radio button next to "At" and enter a time.
3. Click the Print button.
What else could you learn in Maria Langer's comprehensive guide to Mac OS X v10.3, "Panther"? Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- You Have to Hear This
Serendipity.
While browsing the iTunes Music Store, you happen upon "The Long Way Home," by Norah Jones and it's love at first listen. Blown away, you buy it, and the very next thing you want to do (after playing it 5 or 10 more times) is tell someone about your find. After all, the song's just too good to keep to yourself. But how do you let your friends know about the great new artist, album, or playlist you've just discovered? Use our new "Tell a Friend" feature.
"Tell a Friend" links let you send email (that includes an album cover and a link back to the iTunes Music Store) to all your friends. You can even include a personal message. Try it today. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Technically Speaking: How's your memory?
If you're using applications that scream for more, the Power Mac G5 can silence the cries. While the 1.6GHz Power Mac G5 offers 4 DIMM slots, all other models offer 8 DIMM slots, letting you install up to a colossal 8GB of memory. We're sure you can find interesting ways to take advantage of that memory, and with a trip to the AppleCare support site, you'll find all the information you need to keep your hungry applications content.
"Power Mac G5: Memory Specifications and Requirements" identifies the type of DDR SDRAM you need to purchase.
And if you'd like to install that memory yourself, the fully-illustrated "Memory" PDF on the Customer Installable Parts page offers step-by-step instructions. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? iPod mini
iPod mini makes its colorful arrival at local Apple retail stores, and at Apple Authorized Resellers Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? Target iTunes
Looking for another way to bring the gift of music to a friend? Drop by your local Target and pick up an iTunes Prepaid card. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? Final Cut Pro 4.1
How can you rip through complex, multilayered video projects with up to 7 real-time video streams? Perfect your video with real-time color correction scopes? Find out how Final Cut Pro 4.1 can help you edit real-time 10-bit uncompressed SD by signing up for a free Apple seminar sponsored by a local reseller. [Registration required.] Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? Guitar Seminar
Before he won his latest Grammy Award for One Quiet Night , Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny shared some of the secrets of his long-time commitment to the Mac and digital music. Sit down with Pat and enjoy a free online seminar--complete with over 30 minutes of QuickTime video--and find out how guitarists can benefit from the Mac and Mac OS X. [Registration required.] Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? iSync 1.4
If you're expecting delivery of an iPod mini or plan to visit an Apple retail store on Friday to purchase one, you'll want to install iSync 1.4 on your Mac. Available from Software Update or the iSync website, iSync 1.4 lets you sync your Address Book contacts and iCal calendars and To Do lists with iPod mini. In addition, the update provides support for more Symbian OS smart phones. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? AOL iChat
Got a buddy or two using AOL Instant Messenger for Windows? Download iChat AV 2.1 Public Beta, and you can videoconference* with the millions of AOL subscribers chatting with AOL IM 5.5 for Windows. * A video camera, such as iSight, is required for videoconferencing. Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? Microspot Interiors
Looking for a 3D application for creating interior designs designs and spatial plans? Take a close look at Microspot Interiors. A new product--available exclusively for the Mac--Interiors lets you easily bring your interior design plans to life. Take a QuickTime tour, and download a demo at: Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- What's New? Free Printer
For a limited time, buy any Macintosh computer, and you can get an Epson Stylus C84 ink jet printer free or up to $99 (via a mail-in rebate) on other select Epson printers. For all the details about our new Better Together promotion, visit: Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
- Shareware Spotlight: Lord of the Rings
Decipher invites you to participate in this demo version of the Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game. Are you prepared for the siege of Gondor? Apple eNews issued: 2/20/2004
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