Apple Products
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Apple Online Store (Singapore)
iPod
Free laser engraving
Comes in Black and White
Specifications (30GB)
7,500 Songs
6.35 cm colour display
136 grams
10.35 x 6.18 x 1.1 cm
S$548
Specifications (60GB)
15,000 Songs
6.35 cm colour display
157 grams
10.35 x 6.18 x 1.4 cm
S$728
Personal Comments: This is one great product from Apple. I've personally seen and used it before and all I can say about its video quality is "WOW" The screen size isn't really a huge problem and you can share the video too by connecting an A/V cable. By using Apple's powerful video codec for encoding the videos, you can keep the file size at its minimum yet having the quality at its maximum
Rating: 4.4/5
iPod Nano
Comes in Black and White
Specifications
42 grams
8.9 x 4 x .7 cm
1GB - 240 Songs
S$268
2GB - 500 Songs
S$348
4GB - 1000 Songs
S$438
Personal Comments: This thing is SWEET. Perfect for those with little songs or prefer to listen to a small list of their favourite songs only. It works totally like an iPod, scaled down. The only thing it loses to iPod is the video playback function. Everything else is the same. It has a connector at the bottom which will be able to connect to the thousands of iPod accessories as well as it is the same as the iPod's connector. However its best that you buy a plastic cover for the screen immediately when buying iPod Nano due to the scratching issue. It has no problems even after dropping though, since it is based on a flask disk
Rating: 3.9/5
iPod Shuffle
Comes in white only
Specifications
12-hour rechargeable battery
22 grams
0.8 cm thin
Built-in USB connector
Lanyard
Apple earphones
512MB - 120 Songs
S$128
1GB - 240 Songs
S$178
Personal Comments: It doesn't have any screen. It has no clickwheel. It just works like what a mp3 player should do. Flask disk. Either you shuffle or you play the songs by order. Its that simple. And its sound quality is great, even better than certain Creative models.
Rating: 4.0/5
iBook G4
12-inch - S$1,788
1.33GHz PowerPC G4
512K L2 cache @1.33GHz
512MB memory (DDR333 SDRAM)
12.1-inch TFT Display
1024x768 resolution
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
32MB DDR video memory
40GB Ultra ATA hard drive
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Scrolling Trackpad
Sudden Motion Sensor
14-inch - S$2,388
1.42GHz PowerPC G4
512K L2 cache @1.42GHz
512MB memory (DDR333 SDRAM)
14.1-inch TFT Display
1024x768 resolution
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
32MB DDR video memory
60GB Ultra ATA hard drive
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Scrolling Trackpad
Sudden Motion Sensor
Personal Comments: This is suitable for consumers if they only work with iMovie and simple multimedia work, or just for entertainment purposes. Not for professional multimedia engineers. Works well if your switching from Windows to Macintosh
Rating: 4.2/5
PowerBook G4
S$2,788
12.1-inch TFT Display with 1024x768 resolution
1.5GHz PowerPC G4
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB 5400 rpm hard drive
Slot-load 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics card with 64MB DDR memory
Full size keyboard
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
USB 2.0 and FireWire 400
Analog audio in/out
Mini-DVI out
S$4,588
17-inch TFT widescreen display with 1680x1050 resolution
1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor
512MB memory (PC2-4200 DDR)
120GB 5400rpm hard drive
Slot-load 8x SuperDrive (DVD+R DL, DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics card with 128MB DDR memory
Full-size, backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 & 800
Digital/Analog audio in/out
DVI & S-Video out
Dual-link DVI
PC Card slot
Personal Comments: This is one hardcore multimedia portable machine. Great for advanced Photoshop or Final Cut Pro users. Its 2 higher-end models has a beautiful backlit keyboard which lits up automatically when it sense the lack of light in its surroundings. Future models are said to be 20% thinner. How can they be any thinner than this??? o.O
Rating: 4.5/5
Updated 2 March 2006: Removed 15" PowerBook model -
i hav the nano...it's really thin man...
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wat abt iPod video?
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the 30GB iPod video is really thin compared to its previous generation. about half the thickness of the old one maybeOriginally posted by rainee:wat abt iPod video?
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Mac Mini
S$1,088
1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
60GB Serial ATA hard drive
Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
S$1,428
1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor
2MB L2 Cache
667MHz Frontside Bus
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
80GB Serial ATA hard drive
Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Apple Remote
Both models come with:
Integrated Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64MB of shared DDR2 SDRAM
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
4 external USB 2.0 ports
FireWire 400 port
Optical digital and analog audio in/out
Built-in mono speaker
Personal Comments: 2nd generation of Mac Mini comes with faster memory and higher speed, with the Intel Core Solo/Duo as its heart, promising faster processing and greater results. Along with Front Row, it is set to be part of the home entertainment system.
However, it falls short of expectations with intergrated 64mb graphics card and the increase in price isn't well justified. As I've said before, this is adequate for users new to Macintosh OSX
Rating: 3.8/5
iMac G5
S$2,688
20-inch widescreen LCD
2.1GHz PowerPC G5 processor
512MB memory (533MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X600 XT graphics with 128MB DDR memory
Personal Comments: One of the few members left in the PowerPC family...
Rating: 4.5/5
PowerMac G5
S$3,688
Dual-core 2GHz PowerPC G5 processor
1GHz frontside bus per processor
1MB L2 cache per core
512MB memory (533MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
160GB Serial ATA hard drive
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
Three open PCI Express expansion slots
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE with 128MB GDDR SDRAM
S$4,588
Dual-core 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 processor
1.15GHz frontside bus per processor
1MB L2 cache per core
512MB memory (533MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
Three open PCI Express expansion slots
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB of GDDR SDRAM
S$6,188
Two dual-core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 processors
1.25GHz frontside bus per processor
1MB L2 cache per core
512MB memory (533MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
16x SuperDrive (double-layer)
Three open PCI Express expansion slots
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB of GDDR SDRAM
Personal Comments: This model is only suitable for professionals working in the media industry or multimedia CCAs/schs. Even though the specs may not be fantastic, but the high price is because of its upgrading potential. You can easily upgrade to 16GB of 533MHz DDR2 Ram and one more space for a hard disk. Theres also plenty of space for a few more PCI Express upgrades.
Rating: 4.8/5
Updated 2 March 2006: Mac Mini switched to Intel, updated iMac G5 section -
i love my 17" PB...
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Wah... Whats your job, need the processing power of PowerMac?Originally posted by kopiosatu:i love my 17" PB...
next in queue, the PM
Wait for Intel PowerMac... Intel processor with the upgrading potential of the PowerMac, you'll have a monster
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used to edit videos, now just use it for photos. occasionally i'll still use it for videos.Originally posted by chanff8:Wah... Whats your job, need the processing power of PowerMac?
Wait for Intel PowerMac... Intel processor with the upgrading potential of the PowerMac, you'll have a monster -
Nice... Using iMovie or Final Cut? Cos based on my experience an iMac should be able to do video editing nicely. Unless your using ApertureOriginally posted by kopiosatu:used to edit videos, now just use it for photos. occasionally i'll still use it for videos. -
New Products! {Updated 11 January 2006}
iMac
S$ 2,388
17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440x900 resolution
1.83GHz Intel processor with 2MB shared L2 cache
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
160GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
S$ 3,088
20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680x1050 resolution
2.0GHz Intel processor with 2MB shared L2 cache
512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
250GB Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
Personal Opinions: The best just got better. Equipped with the latest Intel dual-core processors, the new iMac is twice as powerful as its daddy. iLife '06, the latest application suite, is the newest update and includes a new application called iWeb. Intergration with .Mac has improved and photocasting is also possible with iPhoto. The prices remain the same as its daddy
Rating: 4.7/5
MacBook Pro
S$ 3,688
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
1.67GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
S$ 4,588
15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
667MHz frontside bus
1GB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory
Personal Opinions: This is NOT PowerBook, although it looks strikingly like one. Hidden at its core is also the new Intel dual-core processor and tests have revealed that it is 4x faster than the PowerBook line.
An extremely sweet improvement to this new line is the iSight on top of the display, allowing you to video conference on the go!
Theres also an IR remote sensor at the front of the machine, allowing you to use the Apple Remote and use your MacBook Pro as an entertainment system! Yup! Front Row is included! Its only 1 inch thick, thinner than the PowerBook models.
Ever tripped over the power adaptor and causing your laptop to crash onto the floor? Theres no need to worry about that with the new MagSafe Connector. It is designed to just break off if there is a sudden pull. Something new and useful.
Overall, it is one of the best portables around. But your wallet needs to be strong enough to take the blow.
You can order now but it'll only begin shipping on February
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used to use Avid.Originally posted by chanff8:Nice... Using iMovie or Final Cut? Cos based on my experience an iMac should be able to do video editing nicely. Unless your using Aperture
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FCPro more for the Vids whereas Aperture is designed for Digital Photographers. Equip yourself with the best there is, with loads of RAM for Vids... you will not regret it in the long run.
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I'm using FCP 4.5 in sch for my CCA. 3.5GB of ram and everything runs well.Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:FCPro more for the Vids whereas Aperture is designed for Digital Photographers. Equip yourself with the best there is, with loads of RAM for Vids... you will not regret it in the long run.
The only problems I have is using Motion, which requires recommended 256mb of video ram. But I only have 64mb
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what does aperture do?Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:FCPro more for the Vids whereas Aperture is designed for Digital Photographers. Equip yourself with the best there is, with loads of RAM for Vids... you will not regret it in the long run. -
http://www.apple.com/aperture/Originally posted by kopiosatu:what does aperture do?
Featuring a RAW-focused workflow, Aperture makes RAW as easy as JPEG, letting you import, edit, catalog, organize, retouch, publish, and archive your images more effectively and efficiently than ever before. From capture to output, you work directly with your RAW files, never having to first convert them into another format before viewing, adjusting, organizing, or printing them. -
That's why you need the best there is to maximize the workflow and minimize the time wasted to wait for rendering to finish.Originally posted by chanff8:I'm using FCP 4.5 in sch for my CCA. 3.5GB of ram and everything runs well.
The only problems I have is using Motion, which requires recommended 256mb of video ram. But I only have 64mb School cutting costs so can't upgrade video card... -
Apple are becomin more and more popular now...i wud lyk 2 see them team uo with google
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My school isn't rich. Or rather, my principal is too stingy. He prefers spending money on worthless rocks which so called decorates the schoolOriginally posted by BÃ¥seline:That's why you need the best there is to maximize the workflow and minimize the time wasted to wait for rendering to finish. -
last week..i went down n ask..
they salesman told me ipod nano 4gb..no more in the market?
must wait 2 months...true or not? why huh ?
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iPod Nano 4GB not in market anymore? Hm... Maybe Apple is organising another event soon and releasing updated version of iPod Nano.Originally posted by SGpork:last week..i went down n ask..
they salesman told me ipod nano 4gb..no more in the market?
must wait 2 months...true or not? why huh ?
btw..the price above ..are they updated?
Yea the prices still the same. It don't usually change without making an announcement. Most of the time the prices are adjusted during Macworld Expo or during some other Apple events.
I just found out theres no way to long-term-link a certain page on the Apple Store. So all the links up there are not working. Sorry
New section on the Apple Store, for Valentine's Day -
Updated 8/2/2006: Price reduction of iPod Shuffle, addition of 1GB iPod Nano, removed product links
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Not exactly a product, but Mozilla released a browser for Mac.
The new broswer can support both Intel-based Mac and PowerMac.
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guys..I need some help with my ipod..is there any way to transfer the music in my ipod back to my computer??
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Does it have a USB port? If yes, plug into it the USB port of your computer. It will appear as a removable drive. See the iPod manual for instructions.Originally posted by *Lord Kang*:guys..I need some help with my ipod..is there any way to transfer the music in my ipod back to my computer??
Thanks alot in advance..