Campus IT

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.

Redefining Apple’s signature all-in-one design, the new iMac integrates the entire computer system into a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure for a striking, clutter-free desktop. An elegant glass cover joins precisely to the aluminum enclosure creating a virtually seamless front surface. The new iMac’s 20- and 24-inch glossy widescreen displays provide incredibly crisp images, ideal for photos and movies using the all new iLife ’08 suite of digital lifestyle applications that are included. The new ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard is just 0.33 inches thin at its front edge. A new optional Apple Wireless Keyboard is a compact design that, with Apple’s wireless Mighty Mouse, offers a cable-free desktop.

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/

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.

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

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/

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.

Mac Pro - available now
Xserve - available October

Price reductions on:
Apple Cinema Displays
AirPort Extreme Card

Apple introduces Education Institution only 17 inch iMac configuration.

The Education iMac is tailored to suit the needs of campus labs at an affordable pricepoint.

It includes the powerful Intel 1.83GHz Core Duo processor, built-in iSight video camera, iLife '06, Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse. Add Apple's Boot Camp or Parallel's Desktop for Macintosh for a dual platform solution!

MA406X/A Education iMac 17 inch 1.83GHz Core Duo 512/80GB/Combo
Available for $1,299 ex GST or $1,428.90 inc GST
(Orders must be placed, not available as floor stock)

Important notes:

• total 512MB standard, shipped as 2x 256MB; total 1GB and 2GB CTO options
• RAM should be installed in matching pairs to maximise performance due to shared 64MB video memory
• 80GB hard drive, 160GB CTO option
• Combo drive (burn CDs, read CDs and DVDs), no DVD burning option
• No Bluetooth option
• No Apple Remote - CTO option or purchase separately

In addition, similar to the other two Core Duo models:

• 2x Firewire ports; 3x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard); mini-DVI port (adaptors extra)
• Built-in stereo speakers, microphone, headphone/optical digital audio output, audio line in
• Built-in 10/100/1000BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet
• Built-in 54Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g) - Note no Bluetooth
• No built-in modem - CTO option or purchase separately

M9867X/A iPod Hi-Fi ($30 off RRP inc GST)
MA200X/A iMac 20 inch 2GHz Intel Core Duo ($50 off RRP inc GST)
MA205X/A Mac mini 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo ($50 off RRP inc GST)
MA206X/A Mac mini 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo ($50 off RRP inc GST)

The new MacBook models have been announced.

1.83 and 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo Processor, 4x speed DVD burner, sound in, Gigabit ethernet, video spanning, magnetic latch are only some of the highlights of the latest additions to the Intel laptop family.

http://www.apple.com/au/macbook/

The MacBook Pro 15 inch model speed bumps. Glossy screens now a no cost option (CTO).

The 1.83GHz MacBook Pro 15.4 inch model is now 2.0GHz, and the 2.0GHz version is now 2.16GHz.

The following products are no longer available for ordering:
15 inch PowerBook (replaced by the 15 inch MacBook Pro)
17 inch iMac G5 (replaced by the 17 inch iMac Core Duo)
20 inch iMac G5 (replaced by the 20 inch iMac Core Duo)

Apple announces the new iPod Hi-Fi and Mac mini with Intel Core Duo

Apple unveils new 1GB iPod nano, iPod shuffle price drops

Apple announces the MacBook Pro and iMac Core Duo models