Campus IT

Our store will extend trading hours this Friday, October 26th, till 6:30pm for customers wishing to collect their Leopard preorders. Stock will be available from 6:00pm onwards.

Mac mini updated
Now with 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo processors.

AirPort Extreme (802.11n) Base Station now with gigabit ethernet.
New Hardware RAID PCI-Express card CTO option for the Mac Pro, supports RAID 0+1, 5 modes.

The new all-in-one iMac integrates the entire computer system into a sleek, professional aluminium enclosure for a striking, clutter-free desktop. An elegant glass cover joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure creating a virtually seamless front surface. Read More...

QuickTime 7.2 addresses critical security issues and delivers:

• Support for full screen viewing in QuickTime Player (no need for Pro upgrade)
• Updates to the H.264 codec
• Numerous bug fixes

Mac version (51.4MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime72formac.html
Windows version (19.3MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime72forwindows.html

iTunes 7.3.1 addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library.

Mac version (33.8MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/itunes731formac.html
Windows version (47.6MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/itunes731forwindows.html

Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings when iTunes is unable to do so.

Mac version (3.46MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102formac.html
Windows version (2.2MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102forwindows.html Read More...

The SuperDrive Update (12MB) improves readability of certain CD media.System Requirements:Mac OS X 10.4.4 or laterMacBook Pro Core Duo (15 -inch 1.83GHz, 2.0GHz, or 2.16GHz)MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo (15 -inch 2.16GHz or 2.33GHz)MacBook Core Duo (13 -inch 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz)MacBook Core 2 Duo (13 -inch 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz)

Apple Unveils Near Final Mac OS X Leopard
Apple Introduces Safari for Windows
Phone to Support Third-Party Web 2.0 Applications
Apple Announces New Mac OS X Server Leopard Features

With LED backlighting on the 15.4-inch models, a high resolution 1920x1200 option on the 17-inch model, the latest range now boasts both 2.2GHz & 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 2GB memory standard across all models, price drops, starting from $2,599.00 inc GST for eligible education purchases.

For more information, please see http://www.apple.com/au/macbookpro/

iPod shuffles are now $109.00 inc GST, the iPod nano starts from $199.00 inc GST with the 2GB model and the iPod (video) starts from $349.00 inc GST for the 30GB model.

The MacBooks were updated and are now even better value. The range now start with the 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Combo, and the two faster 8x speed SuperDrive (dual layer DVD burner) models sport 2.16GHz processors. There's also price drops to go with the update, starting from an affordable $1,449.00 inc GST for eligible education purchases.

Apple has released Battery Update 1.2 for the following products (basically all the MacBook and MacBook Pro models as at May 2007):

• MacBook
• MacBook (Late 2006)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo)
• MacBook Pro (17-inch)
• MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo)

Battery Update 1.2 may be downloaded here (244kB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/batteryupdate12.html

For more information, please see here:
http://www.apple.com/au/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/

Offers for eligible Education Individual (staff and students) only - buy a qualifying Mac and qualifying iPod and receive $199 rebate. See the Back to Uni page for more information.

This EFI Firmware Update fixes several Boot Camp, start up, and wake-from-sleep issues on Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook and Mac mini computers: Read More...

Intel Core 2 Duo processors from 1.83GHz to 2.0GHz, up to 25% faster.
Dual layer DVD burning for SuperDrive models, hard drive options up to 200GB.
Three standard configurations at the same pricepoints as previous models.

For more details, please see: http://www.apple.com/au/macbook/macbook.html

"If your Power Mac G5 fails to start up after the power button has been pressed and your computer's serial number is within the noted ranges, your computer may be eligible for repair, free of charge. There are no known safety issues caused by this component failure." Read More...

For Macintosh (2.1MB Download)
For Windows (1.3MB Download)

The update fixes a number of issues, and you should check the following page first. Note using this utility will erase all music and data on the iPod shuffle:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303979

Intel Core 2 Duo processors from 2.16GHz to 2.33GHz, up to 39% faster. Dual layer SuperDrives, Firewire 800 ports across the range. Three standard configurations at the same pricepoints as previous models. For more details, please see: http://www.apple.com/au/macbookpro/

The SMC Update improves the MacBook's internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns. This update is recommended for all MacBook systems, including those that received warranty repair. Read More...

Please see this page:
http://www.apple.com/au/support/windowsvirus/

Mac Pro (mid 2006) EFI Firmware Update 1.0
This EFI Firmware Update fixes several Boot Camp and start up issues on Mac Pro computers Read More...

Boot Camp 1.1 beta contains many updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.

Boot Camp 1.1.1 beta includes:

• Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers
• Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes
• Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk
• Support for built-in iSight cameras
• Support for built-in microphones
• Right-click when pressing the right-hand Apple key on Apple keyboards
• Improved Apple keyboard support including Delete, PrintScreen, NumLock, and ScrollLock keys

http://www.apple.com/au/macosx/bootcamp/publicbeta.html

Apple also announced iTunes 7.0 and previews "iTV"
For more details on iPod + iTunes, please see: http://www.apple.com/au/itunes/

Intel Core 2 Duo processors from 1.83GHz to 2.33GHz, up to 150% faster.
New 24 inch model, which also includes one Firewire 800 with a Firewire 400 port.

For more details, please see: http://www.apple.com/au/imac/

Apple announces updated Mac mini range

Now with 1.66GHz and 1.83GHz Core Duo processors:
http://www.apple.com/au/macmini/

Education price reduced from $455.00 ex GST ($500.50 inc GST) to $327.00 ex GST ($359.70 inc GST). MacPro CTO pricelist updated.