Boring Pointless Infomation on Macs

Not alot to say really, but might as well include a full rundown of whats happened to mac products today
Highlighted some important information.
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Dear Channel Partner

Mac mini is now faster, greener and packs more performance into the same great space saving design. Delivering great performance, the Mac mini features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors with processor speeds of up to 2.26GHz. The new Mac mini also features next generation graphics with integrated core logic, delivering up to 5x the performance of the previous generation, allowing customers to now enjoy rich 3D games.

The new Mac mini features dual display with a mini DVI port and the new mini DisplayPort for pure digital connection with the new 24-inch LED Cinema Display or with any Cinema Display, including the 30-inch (through optional video adapters).

Mac mini configurations are configured with up to 2GB RAM and can be expanded up to 4GB. The new Mac mini comes now in 120GB and 320GB HDD configurations.

Finally, the new Mac mini is also the greenest and most energy efficient Mac mini ever, with a gold EPEAT rating. The new Mac mini uses less then 13W when in idle mode, which is 45% less than previous generation. Thanks to this, the new Mac mini received the Energy Star 5.0 certification, and is the most energy efficient desktop in the world.

The new Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy iLife'09 and is available in two configurations, starting at £499 inc. VAT.

Target Markets
- Consumer, Education, and SMB

Key Messages
- Advanced graphics with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M.
- Up to 4GB of Memory and 320GB Storage.
- Most affordable way to enjoy iLife'09.
- World's Most Energy Efficient Desktop Computer.*

* Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA Energy Star 4.0 database as of February 2009

Availability
The new Mac mini Better and Best are available today.


New: iMac Range
Introducing the New iMac: All-in-One for Everyone.

The new range of iMacs deliver an iMac All-in-One for everyone, whether for consumers who wants to enjoy digital content on the brilliant, glossy LCD 20-inch screen (with 1680-by-1050 resolution) or 24- inch display (with 1920-by-1200 resolution), or for creative professionals with high performance requirements.

The new iMac features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors across the line, with speeds now starting at 2.66GHz, and up to 3.06GHz processors on the top iMac configuration. The 24-inch iMac brings you a variety of leading-edge graphics choices from the high performance NVIDIA GeForce 9400M to the ATI Radeon HD 4850 for the ultimate in graphics performance. The new high performance graphic options let you run any highly demanding 3D games or any other application with higher performance requirements.

Most iMac configurations are now supplied with 4GB RAM as standard and can be upgraded to 8GB. Hard drives come in significantly higher capacities as standard (320GB, 640GB and 1TB) and are also available through CTO.

The new iMac Ultimate is now available to all channels. The iMac continues to provide a breakthrough multimedia experience with iLife'09 and is available in 4 configurations, starting at £949 inc. VAT.

Key Features of iMac
- Intel Core 2 Duo starting at 2.66GHz and up to 3.06GHz
- 4GB RAM 1066MHz DD3, (Better,Best and Ultimate models), 8GB Max
- NVIDIA GeForce GT130 512MB as standard in the iMac Ultimate configuration
- Optional ATI Radeon HD 512MB GDDR3 graphics card

Target Markets
- Consumer, Prosumer, Pro and SMB

Availability
New iMac range are available today.


New Mac Pro Quad and 8 Core and Accessories
Introducing the fastest Mac ever.

The Mac Pro features the next-generation Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem processors and system architecture providing almost 2x performance increase over the previous top of line Mac Pro. The 'Nehalem' microarchitecture at the core of the new Intel Xeon processors provides technologies such as the onboard Memory Controller, Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost.

The Mac Pro includes all-new graphics options from AMD and NVIDIA which bring high performance graphics to the Mac Pro line. As standard the Mac Pro will ship with the NVIDIA GeForce GT120 w 512MB GDDR3 and an optional card, the ATI Radeon HD 4870 w 512MB GDDR5.

Mac Pro has expansion capabilities that professionals demand with up to 4TB of storage, optional Apple RAID card, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives and up to 32GB of memory (8-core systems only).

Key Messages
· Fastest Mac ever
· Up to twice the performance as before
· Next-generation Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' processors and system architecture
· Fastest Mac Graphics ever from AMD and NVIDIA
· Redesigned interior for even easier expansion

Target Markets
· Creative Professionals (Video / Photo / D&P / Music & Audio)
· Scientists
· Technical Computing

The new performance will benefit all creative professionals who require additional performance driven by both the new Intel Xeon processors and graphics cards.

Key Features of Mac Pro
· Quad Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' Processors
· Configurable up to 32GB
· SATA and SAS storage options
· New AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards
· PCI Express 2.0 expansion
· Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
· Mac OS X v10.5 'Leopard'

Configurations

MB871: Mac Pro Quad Core 'Better'

One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' Processor
640GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive
3GB (3 x 1GB) 1066MHz ECC RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GT120 w 512MB GDDR3
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad
Apple Mighty Mouse

£1899

MB535: Mac Pro 8 Core 'Best'

Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' Processors
640GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive
6GB (6 x 1GB) 1066MHz ECC RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GT120 w 512MB GDDR3
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad
Apple Mighty Mouse

£2499

CTO processor options: One 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' 'Processor, Two 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' 'Processors or Two 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 'Nehalem' Processors

AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) for iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro
Every Mac comes with 90 days of complimentary telephone technical support and a one-year limited warranty. With the AppleCare Protection Plan you can extend and enhance your service coverage for three years from the date of purchase of your computer.

This comprehensive plan includes:
· Onsite service for desktops computers
· An Apple display when purchased and registered at the same time as a covered Mac Pro or Mac mini
· An AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Apple RAM when used with a covered Mac.

One Stop for Technical Support
Whether you're new to Mac or an expert user, Apple experts ensure to answer your questions on H/W, the OS, iLife, and iWork.
Just one phone call can help resolve most issues with your Mac. From the comfort of your home or office, you can get direct access to Apple's experts for questions on a wide range of Mac topics, including:
· Troubleshooting your Mac
· Using the operating system (Mac OS X)
· Answering questions about iLife and iWork
· Setting up printers and AirPort networks

Get the most from your Mac from the very first day. APP will come along with you for your first steps on your machine but also for your expert questions to help you get the most of your Mac.

APP is an excellent value, especially when you consider that the cost of one out-of-warranty repair may exceed the price of APP. And in addition to offsetting unexpected repair costs, APP can help reduce downtime and support costs associated with troubleshooting software conflicts and system crashes.


New MacBook Pro 15-inch Best
The ultimate mobile creative powerhouse - MacBook Pro 15-inch Best - now comes standard with faster 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (previously 2.53GHz). Customers can also configure to order their MacBook Pro 15-inch Best to the blazing fast 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. MacBook Pro 15-inch Best is available starting at £1,712 inc. VAT.

Key Messages
- Precision aluminum unibody enclosure.
- Faster Intel Core 2 Duo processor, now 2.66GHz standard.
- Ultimate pro graphics with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M and GeForce 9600M GT.
- Spacious Multi-Touch trackpad.
- Pro connectivity.
- Advanced architecture (DDR III and 1,066MHz Front Side Bus)

Availability
New MacBook Pro 15-inch Best is available for order today.


New Airport Extreme and Time Capsule

What's new
New AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule base stations feature enhanced Wi-Fi networking capabilities, making them the ultimate Wi-Fi base stations for home, education and small and medium businesses.

With simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, customers get the best performance and range out of 802.11n Wi-Fi while maintaining compatibility with any 802.11a,b,g devices such as iPhone, iPod touch or older generation PC's and Mac's. In addition, AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule now feature Guest Networking, which makes it easy to share a Broadband Internet connection with guests without disclosing personal password. Lastly, customers can easily access their AirPort Disk /Time Capsule disk over the Internet with Back to My Mac for Mobile Me users..

At just £139 inc. VAT, AirPort Extreme is the ideal choice for Home, Education or SMB customers that need a sleek, simple solution for fast wireless access. Now starting at £229 inc. VAT, Time Capsule shares the same advanced Wi-Fi features as AirPort Extreme while providing a revolutionary way to wirelessly backup Mac computers, and, protect customers' irreplaceable data such as photos, home videos, iTunes Store purchases, or any other file. Time Capsule is available in two models with either 500GB or 1TB built-in server-grade hard drive.

Note for existing AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule customers
Existing AirPort Extreme (MA073 and MB053) and Time Capsule (MB276 and MB277) customers can access their AirPort Disk / Time Capsule disk through Mobile Me over the Internet by upgrading to AirPort Utility 5.4.1 and AirPort firmware 7.4.1. Subscription to Mobile Me online services is required for this feature. Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi and Guest Networking features are only available to new AirPort Extreme (MB763) and Time Capsule (MB764 and MB765) customers.

Availability
Shipping this week

Wireless Mobile Classroom
Following this product announcement the Teacher bundles within the Wireless Mobile Classroom are no longer available for Apple on-line Store direct sales. New Teacher bundle part numbers will be announced within the coming days.


Renaming of Existing Kit
MB110B/A Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Price Reductions
MC016G/A 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2X4GB SO-DIMMs
MC093G/A 4GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2X2GB SO-DIMMs
MB786G/A 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2x2GB SO-DIMMs
MB411G/B 1GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 1x1GB SO-DIMM
MB412G/B 2GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 1x2GB SO-DIMM
MB413G/B 4GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 2x2GB SO-DIMM
MA940G/A 4GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x2GB SO-DIMMs
MA939G/B 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 1x2GB SO-DIMM
MB089G/B 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x1GB SO-DIMMs
MA457G/A 1GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x512MB SO-DIMM
MB320G/A 1GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 1x1GB SO-DIMM
MA988G/A Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 500GB SATA
MA989G/A Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 750GB SATA
MB362G/A Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 1TB SATA
MA849Z/B Mac Pro RAID Card

Price Adjust
MB321B/A AirPort Express

Any order booked prior to March 3rd 2009 will ship at the previous lower price. Any order placed as of today, March 3rd will ship at the new higher price.


UK Pricing
Product Code: MB417B/A
Description: iMac 20" Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz/2GB/320GB/GeForce 9400M/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £949
EAN: 885909220052

Product Code: MB418B/A
Description: iMac 24" Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz/4GB/640GB/GeForce 9400M/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £1199
EAN: 885909220328

Product Code: MB419B/A
Description: iMac 24" Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz/4GB/640GB/GeForce GT 120/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £1499
EAN: 885909220595

Product Code: MB420B/A
Description: iMac 24" Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz/4GB/1TB/GeForce GT 130/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £1799
EAN: 885909276363

Product Code: MB463B/A
Description: Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz/1GB/120GB/GeForce 9400M/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £499
EAN: 885909224371

Product Code: MB464B/A
Description: Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz/2GB/320GB/GeForce 9400M/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £649
EAN: 885909224623

Product Code: MB976G/A
Description: 1GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 1x1GB SO-DIMM (for AASP Only)
ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909295586

Product Code: MB869B/A
Description: Apple Keyboard
ALP (inc. VAT): £28
EAN: 885909273553

Product Code: MB871B/A
Description: Mac Pro One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon/3GB/640GB/GeForce GT 120/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £1899
EAN: 885909275748

Product Code: MB535B/A
Description: Mac Pro Two 2.26GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon/6GB/640GB/GeForce GT 120/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £2499
EAN: 885909257096

Product Code: MB980G/A
Description: 1GB 1066MHz DDR3 ECC 1x1GB
ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909295623

Product Code: MB981G/A
Description: 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 ECC 1x2GB
ALP (inc. VAT): £80
EAN: 885909295630

Product Code: MB982G/A
Description: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 ECC 1x4GB
ALP (inc. VAT): £640
EAN: 885909295647

Product Code: MB842G/A
Description: Apple Dual-Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
ALP (inc. VAT): £480
EAN: 885909271160

Product Code: MB843G/A
Description: Apple Quad-Channel 4Gb Fibre Channel PCI Express Card
ALP (inc. VAT): £800
EAN: 885909271177

Product Code: MB983ZM/A
Description: Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 640GB SATA
ALP (inc. VAT): £160
EAN: 885909301249

Product Code: MB984ZM/A
Description: Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 1TB SATA
ALP (inc. VAT): £240
EAN: 885909301263

Product Code: MB999ZM/A
Description: ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB
ALP (inc. VAT): £280
EAN: 885909301195

Product Code: MC002ZM/A
Description: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB
ALP (inc. VAT): £120
EAN: 885909301218

Product Code: MB845Z/A
Description: Mac Pro RAID Card
ALP (inc. VAT): £560
EAN: 885909271214

Product Code: MB988ZM/A
Description: AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi Card with 802.11n (for AASP Only)
ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909296408

Product Code: MC026B/A
Description: MacBook Pro 15" 2.66GHz/4GB/320GB/GeForce 9600M GT/SD
ALP (inc. VAT): £1712
EAN: 885909312559

Product Code: MB763B/A
Description: AirPort Extreme
ALP (inc. VAT): £139
EAN: 885909266241

Product Code: MB764B/A
Description: Time Capsule 500GB
ALP (inc. VAT): £229
EAN: 885909261420

Product Code: MB765B/A
Description: Time Capsule 1TB
ALP (inc. VAT): £379
EAN: 885909261567

Product Code: MC016G/A
Description: 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2X4GB SO-DIMMs
New ALP (inc. VAT): £960
EAN: 885909303335

Product Code: MC093G/A
Description: 4GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2X2GB SO-DIMMs
New ALP (inc. VAT): £160
EAN: 885909313938

Product Code: MB786G/A
Description: 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) - 2x2GB SO-DIMMs
New ALP (inc. VAT): £160
EAN: 885909266173

Product Code: MB411G/B
Description: 1GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 1x1GB SO-DIMM
New ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909253333

Product Code: MB412G/B
Description: 2GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 1x2GB SO-DIMM
New DAC (ex. VAT): £63
New ALP (inc. VAT): £80
EAN: 885909253340

Product Code: MB413G/B
Description: 4GB 800MHz DDR2 (PC2-6400) - 2x2GB SO-DIMM
New ALP (inc. VAT): £160
EAN: 885909253357

Product Code: MA940G/A
Description: 4GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x2GB SO-DIMMs
New ALP (inc. VAT): £160
EAN: 885909160341

Product Code: MA939G/B
Description: 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 1x2GB SO-DIMM
New ALP (inc. VAT): £80
EAN: 885909253302

Product Code: MB089G/B
Description: 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x1GB SO-DIMMs
New ALP (inc. VAT): £80
EAN: 885909253319

Product Code: MA457G/A
Description: 1GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 2x512MB SO-DIMM
New ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909106691

Product Code: MB320G/A
Description: 1GB 667MHz DDR2 (PC2-5300) - 1x1GB SO-DIMM
New ALP (inc. VAT): £40
EAN: 885909200610

Product Code: MA988G/A
Description: Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 500GB SATA
New ALP (inc. VAT): £120
EAN: 885909165735

Product Code: MA989G/A
Description: Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 750GB SATA
New ALP (inc. VAT): £200
EAN: 885909165711

Product Code: MB362G/A
Description: Apple Hard Drive for Mac Pro - 1TB SATA
New ALP (inc. VAT): £240
EAN: 885909209910

Product Code: MA849Z/B
Description: Mac Pro RAID Card
New ALP (inc. VAT): £560
EAN: 885909220892

Product Code: MB321B/A
Description: AirPort Express
New ALP (inc. VAT): £79
EAN: 885909214495

Regards

Product Sales
Apple

 

Nice Thanks for the in-depth look at the refreshes!

 

ah! my eyes burn! I read almost the whole thing

so when did this happen...like this morning? I know it wasn't like that yesterday

 

Yea Tuesday the 3rd