Apple introduces Mac mini

Apple has launched the new Mac mini. Priced at Rs 32,200 for a 40 GB hard
drive and Rs 37,400 for an 80 GB hard drive, it is aimed at users looking to get
started with Mac OS X. It also features iLife '05, the latest version of Apple's
suite of digital lifestyle applications, featuring new versions of iphoto,
iMovie, iDVD and garage band, including the latest version of iTunes. iLife '05
is priced at Rs 4,710. Mac mini is 2" tall and weighs 2.9 pounds.

Apple also introduced iPod shuffle, a digital music player based on iPod's
shuffle feature that lets users experience their music in a many ways. iPod
shuffle works seamlessly with iTunes' auto fill feature, which automatically
selects songs from a users music library to fill up iPod shuffle with just one
click. iPod shuffle is available in two models-512 MB - holding up to 120
songs for Rs 8,500 and 1 GB - holding up to 240 songs for Rs 12,400.

Apple also launched iWork '05 productivity software designed to take
advantage of both Mac OS X and iLife '05 to help users create, present and
publish professional looking documents and presentations. It introduces pages, a
new word processor, and also features keynote 2, a new version of Apple's
presentation software. This product is available at Rs 4,710.

The company also launched final cut express HD, an upgrade of its advanced
video editing application for video enthusiasts, students and aspiring film
makers that makes it easy to capture, edit and output high definition video
using all the features of final cut express. Priced at Rs 16, 960, Final Cut
Express HD also includes LiveType for HD-quality animated text and graphics and
Soundtrack for custom musical scores.

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