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Apple, the next new thing

Steve Jobs takes the wraps off a new Mac Mini, with Intel inside, and the iPod goes hi-fi.

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Apple, the next new thing

February 28, 2006 10:10 AM PT

Set aside the speculation and the rumors--Apple has taken the wraps off a new Mac Mini, with Intel inside.

Latest stories

iPod Hi-Fi has big-sounding ambitions

Steve Jobs says he's ready to chuck his old speakers for the new iPod stereo system. But where does Apple's new gadget really fit?
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Apple launches new Intel Mac Minis, iPod Hi-Fi

The Mac maker introduces two new Minis with Intel chips and a speaker system that CEO Steve Jobs says is of home stereo quality.
February 28, 2006

Apple's new mystery products unveiled

Behold: a third Intel-based Mac, a revamped Mac Mini that uses Intel's Core Solo Chip.
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Bloggers underwhelmed by Apple announcements

blog Despite garnering the usual hype and rumor flurries that tend to precede Apple product events, today's main announcements didn't have the "wow" factor Mac fans have come to expect.
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Trio of threats suggests that hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software.
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The Mac Minute

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February 27, 2006

Apple teases launch of mysterious, 'fun' products

Unlike past invitations, which dropped hints, the current one includes just a picture of a calendar and the date of Feb. 28.
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The Intel Duo-based MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.
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CNET Reviews: iBook G4 (14-inch)

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Apple says it's looking into reports that a glitch prevents graphics from displaying properly on some new desktops.
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The iconoclastic Mac maker's tectonic shift to Intel processors is in full swing as IBM plans its support.
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CNET Reviews: iBook G4 (12-inch)

Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
Review date: November 29, 2005

CNET Reviews: PowerBook G4 (17-inch, 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
Review date: December 12, 2005

CNET News: Apple offers Mac Mini 'grab bag'

Some new models have improved processing powers and other enhancements--but you'll have to guess which ones.
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CNET Reviews: PowerBook G4 (15-inch)

The high-performance, fully loaded, simply beautiful 15-inch PowerBook G4 will satisfy students and creative professionals who can afford to sacrifice cash for style.
Review date: August 4, 2005

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More touch-screen iPod fodder

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CNET Reviews: iPod Nano (4GB)

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Review date: September 13, 2005 (updated February 7, 2006)

CNET Reviews: iPod Shuffle (1GB)

While other companies are packing their flash players with a boatload of features, Apple has created a device that stands on two concepts: affordability and simplicity.
Review date: Janauary 25, 2005

CNET News: PC looks like a giant iPod

Computer shell design resembles Apple's iconic music player, right down to the scroll wheel and a backlight.
February 23, 2006

CNET Reviews: The iPod family album

The iPod has come a long way since the introduction of the original 5GB model almost four years ago. Here's a roundup of CNET reviews.
November 29, 2005

CNET Reviews: Ultimate iPod accessories

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Tell us what you think of Apple's next new thing.

Apple, the next new thing

February 28, 2006 10:10 AM PT

Set aside the speculation and the rumors--Apple has taken the wraps off a new Mac Mini, with Intel inside.

Latest stories

iPod Hi-Fi has big-sounding ambitions

Steve Jobs says he's ready to chuck his old speakers for the new iPod stereo system. But where does Apple's new gadget really fit?
February 28, 2006

Apple launches new Intel Mac Minis, iPod Hi-Fi

The Mac maker introduces two new Minis with Intel chips and a speaker system that CEO Steve Jobs says is of home stereo quality.
February 28, 2006

Apple's new mystery products unveiled

Behold: a third Intel-based Mac, a revamped Mac Mini that uses Intel's Core Solo Chip.
February 28, 2006

Bloggers underwhelmed by Apple announcements

blog Despite garnering the usual hype and rumor flurries that tend to precede Apple product events, today's main announcements didn't have the "wow" factor Mac fans have come to expect.
February 28, 2006

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

Trio of threats suggests that hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software.
February 27, 2006

Hot news: Apple's fun new products unveiled

We're seated here at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and the show has begun. Drumroll, please... from CNET Reviews
February 28, 2006

The Mac Minute

What will the new Apple product (or products) be? Your guess is as good as mine, but items like the iPod phone, a touch-screen video iPod, and Intel Mac Minis are all possibilities. from CNET Download.com
February 27, 2006

Apple teases launch of mysterious, 'fun' products

Unlike past invitations, which dropped hints, the current one includes just a picture of a calendar and the date of Feb. 28.
February 21, 2006

Send us your Apple stories

CNET News.com wants to know how Apple products have impacted your life. We'll include a sampling of your submissions in an upcoming report marking the company's 30th anniversary.
February 23, 2006

Mac-related stories

CNET Downloads: The best free Mac software

Want something for nothing? We mined CNET Download.com to identify the sweetest Mac freeware available.
September 27, 2005

All Mac software downloads

A mega mother lode of mechanisms for manipulating your Macintosh. From CNET Download.com.
February 26, 2006

CNET Reviews: MacBook Pro (1.83GHz Intel Duo)

The Intel Duo-based MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.
Review date: February 14, 2006

CNET Reviews: iBook G4 (14-inch)

The attractive 14-inch iBook G4 has most of the features, performance and battery life a basic user will need, but Intel Duo-based iBooks loom large on the horizon.
Review date: January 27, 2006

CNET News: Display problems with some Intel iMacs

Apple says it's looking into reports that a glitch prevents graphics from displaying properly on some new desktops.
February 10, 2006

CNET News: The arrival of Apple's Intel era

The iconoclastic Mac maker's tectonic shift to Intel processors is in full swing as IBM plans its support.
January 24, 2006

CNET Reviews: iBook G4 (12-inch)

Though it's less powerful than the PowerBook, the reasonably priced 12-inch iBook G4 has a well-designed case, long battery life, and great software, which make it a good choice for anyone seeking a solid entry-level laptop.
Review date: November 29, 2005

CNET Reviews: PowerBook G4 (17-inch, 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
Review date: December 12, 2005

CNET News: Apple offers Mac Mini 'grab bag'

Some new models have improved processing powers and other enhancements--but you'll have to guess which ones.
September 29, 2005

CNET Reviews: PowerBook G4 (15-inch)

The high-performance, fully loaded, simply beautiful 15-inch PowerBook G4 will satisfy students and creative professionals who can afford to sacrifice cash for style.
Review date: August 4, 2005

CNET Reviews: PowerBook G4 (12-inch, SuperDrive)

Though pricier than the 12-inch iBook G4 and some comparable PC laptops, the 12-inch PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software, and killer design will overjoy intermediate and advanced mobile users.
Review date: December 9, 2005

More Apple laptop coverage:

Apple's business laptops
Down the line: All Apple laptops
Ask the Editors: Should I wait to buy a Mac?

iPod-related stories

MP3 players are so over

CNET commentary Manufacturers have all but tapped out MP3 players' potential and are focusing their efforts on new, wider horizons, says CNET senior editor James Kim.
February 27, 2006

Headphone upgrade? Hear you go

photo gallery A look at some of the headphone options available to improve the listening experience of portable music players.
February 18, 2006

More touch-screen iPod fodder

CNET Reviews blog The fifth-generation iPod has come to be known as the "video iPod." The much ballyhooed sixth-gen iPod, which is pretty much a figment of our collective imagination, is referred to as the "touch-screen iPod."
February 13, 2006

The Apple iPod orchard is coming alive

CNET Reviews blog Not a lot had circulated about the iPod in 2006 until just recently. Here's what has happened so far this year.
February 9, 2006

CNET News: Apple launches 1GB Nano

Newest edition of the device, priced at $149, offers same basic features as the 2GB and 4GB iPod Nano.
February 7, 2006

CNET News: iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing, overwhelming lead in the market for MP3 players.
February 6, 2006

CNET Reviews: iPod 5G (30GB)

The 5G video iPod, which is available in white or black and comes in 30GB and 60GB capacities for $299 and $399, respectively, is the best one we've used to date.
Review date: October 20, 2005 (updated January 26, 2006)

CNET Reviews: iPod Nano (4GB)

Nano sets new standards for gadget design and stretches the boundaries of technology. It's the world's first 4GB flash player, yet it's also one of the thinnest.
Review date: September 13, 2005 (updated February 7, 2006)

CNET Reviews: iPod Shuffle (1GB)

While other companies are packing their flash players with a boatload of features, Apple has created a device that stands on two concepts: affordability and simplicity.
Review date: Janauary 25, 2005

CNET News: PC looks like a giant iPod

Computer shell design resembles Apple's iconic music player, right down to the scroll wheel and a backlight.
February 23, 2006

CNET Reviews: The iPod family album

The iPod has come a long way since the introduction of the original 5GB model almost four years ago. Here's a roundup of CNET reviews.
November 29, 2005

CNET Reviews: Ultimate iPod accessories

With the Apple iPod continuing to turn heads and win consumers' hearts, we figured it was the perfect time to recommend a few sidekicks for the most popular MP3 player in the world.
February 2, 2006


Tell us what you think of Apple's next new thing.