New and Noteworthy: Apple Sets Pace in Consumer Electronics; Bringing prime time to video iPod; more

Apple Sets Pace in Consumer Electronics The Associated Press says that Apple, more than any other company, is setting the pace in consumer electronics. "Five years ago, Apple Computer Inc. was barely an afterthought in the halls of electronics companies. Not anymore. [...] Apple is characteristically mum on the products it has in store for 2006, but analysts and observers say there's no question rain is on its way. The only debate is on how strong a downpour." More.

Bringing prime time to video iPod CNET discusses some alternative options for getting video onto the fifth-generation iPod. "Even with a few more TV shows added to the iTunes store, Chris Cardone said he just can't get enough good video for his video iPod. So, increasingly, the Cincinnati-based anesthesiologist has been turning to a little-known program called MyTV ToGo, which lets him take shows recorded to his Windows Media Center PC and put them directly onto his video iPod." More.

Apple's Xserve: MIA or DOA in the Enterprise? NewsFactor asks why, if Apple's Xserve G5 offers significant processing power, notable storage capacity, and robust remote-management capabilities, making the server perfect for corporate environments, more businesses aren't trying them? "Despite the lack of corporate adoption, Apple does seem to be finding success with getting the Xserve into universities and research facilities. This is not surprising because Apple has had a firm grasp on the education market through its desktop and notebook products for a long time." More.

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