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Macworld 2006: All iPod all the time

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The big event in the Apple world is this week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco. Fans eat up announcements for Intel-based Macs, a new high-end laptop and a revamped iMac, but few devices generate more excitement than the ubiquitous iPod.

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MacWorld for the fashionista

blog Amid the crowds talking up specs and speed at MacWorld, there were those also concerned with fashion and flair.
Photos: MacWorld fashion and flair
January 14, 2006

iPod add-ons: 1,000 accessories in your pocket

Still more companies, large and small, are plugging themselves into the booming market for iPod-related gear.
Photos: iPod add-ons abound
Video: Macworld is iPodworld in 2006
January 13, 2006

Why's it so hard to get 'Buffy' on my iPod?

reporter's notebook Buying a new iPod is easy. Filling it with video is far more complicated, finds CNET News.com reporter Declan McCullagh.
January 13, 2006

iTunes raises privacy concerns

Computer experts say software transmits information about playlist content, attached to ID number, back to Apple.
January 12, 2006

Apple notebook not for bargain hunters, part II

blog How we got the numbers in a price comparison between the MacBook Pro and the Gateway s-7510-S.
January 12, 2006

Power cord patent threatened by 'fryer art'

blog Apple's new MacBook power adaptor has been a standard feature in many kitchen appliances for several years.
January 12, 2006

Apple's new notebooks: not necessarily for bargain hunters

blog One thing Apple Computer didn't address with the conversion to Intel processors is the price.
January 11, 2006

Intel: Our other customers aren't boring

blog Chipmaker says it wasn't involved with Apple's TV ad proclaiming Intel's chips have been "trapped inside PCs."
January 11, 2006

Mac sales are surging and Microsoft is making money

blog Microsoft has renewed its commitment to making Office for Macs, but has yet to announce when the next version of the software is coming out.
January 11, 2006

Jobs: New Intel Macs are 'screamers'

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the first Intel-based Macs, almost a half a year ahead of schedule.
Photos: Steve Jobs works the crowd
January 10, 2006

Apple's share price an in-joke for Intelites

blog The day Apple intros Intel-based Macs, its stock closes at $80.86. That's a magic number for chip geeks.
January 10, 2006

Fans jazzed by Apple's quick delivery

Mac enthusiasts give company kudos for presenting faster Intel-based computers ahead of schedule.
Photos: View from the floor
January 10, 2006

Old, new iMacs available for same prices

Usually, Apple's newly announced products replace its old ones. But apparently not this time.
January 10, 2006

News.com Poll

When will you buy your first Intel-based Mac?

Immediately, if not sooner
Let's read the reviews first
When my current PC finally dies
Never



View results

New Macs--Intel inside, but not outside

"Intel Inside" badge won't appear on new Intel-based Macs. "We chose not to take part" in program, Apple says.
January 10, 2006

iPod to get built-in iTrip?

Apple files patent application for technology that would allow iPods to wirelessly transmit audio files to FM radios.
January 10, 2006

Live from Macworld

A blow-by-blow account of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' opening keynote.
Photos: Macworld up to the minute
January 10, 2006

Developer hopes Apple lightning won't strike twice

After spending more than a year creating new Web page tools, Dan Wood hopes Apple won't release a similar program.
January 9, 2006


iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing, overwhelming lead in the market for MP3 players.
Photos: This year's would-be iPod rivalsJanuary 6, 2006

Year in review: Apple hums along

special coverage The iPod slims down and adds video, while the Mac maker decides to move to Intel chips.December 18, 2005


Video: Macworld: Accessories abound iPod add-ons abound January 12, 2006

Video: Macworld: Slingbox for Mac OS X Slingbox for Mac OS X January 12, 2006

Video: Macworld: One-handed keyboard One-handed keyboard
for Mac users
January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: Upgrading your vinyl Upgrading your vinyl January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: iPod goggles A look at iPod goggles January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: New iMac introduced New iMac introduced
with Intel dual core
January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: Recording music on the go Recording music on the go January 11, 2006


Photos: Jobs works the crowd Jobs works the crowd January 10, 2006

Photos: Jobs works the crowd View from the Macworld floor January 10, 2006

The big event in the Apple world is this week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco. Fans eat up announcements for Intel-based Macs, a new high-end laptop and a revamped iMac, but few devices generate more excitement than the ubiquitous iPod.

Stay current

Set up a News.com e-mail alert for Macworld and be notified each time a new story is published.

Click here to create alert

MacWorld for the fashionista

blog Amid the crowds talking up specs and speed at MacWorld, there were those also concerned with fashion and flair.
Photos: MacWorld fashion and flair
January 14, 2006

iPod add-ons: 1,000 accessories in your pocket

Still more companies, large and small, are plugging themselves into the booming market for iPod-related gear.
Photos: iPod add-ons abound
Video: Macworld is iPodworld in 2006
January 13, 2006

Why's it so hard to get 'Buffy' on my iPod?

reporter's notebook Buying a new iPod is easy. Filling it with video is far more complicated, finds CNET News.com reporter Declan McCullagh.
January 13, 2006

iTunes raises privacy concerns

Computer experts say software transmits information about playlist content, attached to ID number, back to Apple.
January 12, 2006

Apple notebook not for bargain hunters, part II

blog How we got the numbers in a price comparison between the MacBook Pro and the Gateway s-7510-S.
January 12, 2006

Power cord patent threatened by 'fryer art'

blog Apple's new MacBook power adaptor has been a standard feature in many kitchen appliances for several years.
January 12, 2006

Apple's new notebooks: not necessarily for bargain hunters

blog One thing Apple Computer didn't address with the conversion to Intel processors is the price.
January 11, 2006

Intel: Our other customers aren't boring

blog Chipmaker says it wasn't involved with Apple's TV ad proclaiming Intel's chips have been "trapped inside PCs."
January 11, 2006

Mac sales are surging and Microsoft is making money

blog Microsoft has renewed its commitment to making Office for Macs, but has yet to announce when the next version of the software is coming out.
January 11, 2006

Jobs: New Intel Macs are 'screamers'

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the first Intel-based Macs, almost a half a year ahead of schedule.
Photos: Steve Jobs works the crowd
January 10, 2006

Apple's share price an in-joke for Intelites

blog The day Apple intros Intel-based Macs, its stock closes at $80.86. That's a magic number for chip geeks.
January 10, 2006

Fans jazzed by Apple's quick delivery

Mac enthusiasts give company kudos for presenting faster Intel-based computers ahead of schedule.
Photos: View from the floor
January 10, 2006

Old, new iMacs available for same prices

Usually, Apple's newly announced products replace its old ones. But apparently not this time.
January 10, 2006

News.com Poll

When will you buy your first Intel-based Mac?

Immediately, if not sooner
Let's read the reviews first
When my current PC finally dies
Never



View results

New Macs--Intel inside, but not outside

"Intel Inside" badge won't appear on new Intel-based Macs. "We chose not to take part" in program, Apple says.
January 10, 2006

iPod to get built-in iTrip?

Apple files patent application for technology that would allow iPods to wirelessly transmit audio files to FM radios.
January 10, 2006

Live from Macworld

A blow-by-blow account of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' opening keynote.
Photos: Macworld up to the minute
January 10, 2006

Developer hopes Apple lightning won't strike twice

After spending more than a year creating new Web page tools, Dan Wood hopes Apple won't release a similar program.
January 9, 2006


iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing, overwhelming lead in the market for MP3 players.
Photos: This year's would-be iPod rivalsJanuary 6, 2006

Year in review: Apple hums along

special coverage The iPod slims down and adds video, while the Mac maker decides to move to Intel chips.December 18, 2005


Video: Macworld: Accessories abound iPod add-ons abound January 12, 2006

Video: Macworld: Slingbox for Mac OS X Slingbox for Mac OS X January 12, 2006

Video: Macworld: One-handed keyboard One-handed keyboard
for Mac users
January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: Upgrading your vinyl Upgrading your vinyl January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: iPod goggles A look at iPod goggles January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: New iMac introduced New iMac introduced
with Intel dual core
January 11, 2006

Video: Macworld: Recording music on the go Recording music on the go January 11, 2006


Photos: Jobs works the crowd Jobs works the crowd January 10, 2006

Photos: Jobs works the crowd View from the Macworld floor January 10, 2006