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• Apple retail stores bound for Brazil, Mexico City - (ifoAppleStore) Confirmation of six new locations and official company statements suggest that expansion for Apple Inc.'s retail stores in the coming year will focus on international hot spots, including Brazil and Mexico. AppleInsider
• Booming Apple sales strain supply, will beat estimates - report - A combination of Mac OS X Leopard, refreshed Macs, and iPods have formed a perfect storm that hint Apple will exceed its already optimistic targets, according to investment bank Bear Stearns. AppleInsider
• Briefly: Dell at Best Buy; Mac Pro and 10.5.2 at Macworld? - Dell has bolstered its commitment to retail by placing some of its computer line on Best Buy's shelves. Meanwhile, one rumor suggests Apple will both update the Mac Pro at January's Macworld show and release an update to speed up new Intel processors. AppleInsider
• THIS DAY IN APPLE HISTORY December 7, 1992: Star Trek - Bill Gates once said, “I want a Mac on a PC,” when exhorting his engineers to make an early version of Windows a little more palatable. Years later Apple was (read more) Applematters
• Apple's $15 billion dilemma - 7:59am: The electronics company is sitting on a massive pile of cash. So how's Steve Jobs going to spend it? CNN Money
• A 'massive holiday' for the Mac - Bringing good cheer to investors near and far Insanely Great Mac
• What To Do With $15 Billion? - As the war chest gets bigger, should Apple spend, save or invest? Insanely Great Mac
• Apple’s huge new Manhattan retail store focuses on customer service before and after the sale - Apple stores give customers a place to feel and touch the products, and more importantly, talk to someone who knows the products intimately... MacDailyNews
• What should Apple do with its $15 billion (and rapidly growing) cash hoard? - Apple’s $15.4 billion stash is larger than IBM's, Hewlett-Packard's, Intel's, and Google's... MacDailyNews
• Apple Rides High Amid Mixed Holiday Shopping Market - Slumping consumer confidence is squeezing apparel chains and department stores this holiday season, but people are still buying computers, iPods and other electronics, benefiting tech companies from Apple to Seagate Technology. Retailers reported mixed November sales Thursday as shoppers watched their wallets amid the ongoing economic slowdown and a tightening credit market. MacNewsWorld
• West 14th Street Apple Store Includes Pro Labs, More - Apple's West 14th Street retail store in New York City is the company's first three-story location complete with Pro Labs, and will be the city's largest Apple Store when it officially opens its doors. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday at 6PM eastern time. Mac Observer
• APPL Tops $190 Again - Apple's stock inched back up over US$190 on Thursday to close at $190.54. The company's stock dipped back down to around $189 in after hours trading, but managed to climb back up over $190 again in regular Friday trading. Mac Observer
• West 14th Street Apple Store Opening Tonight - Apple's West 14th Street Store in New York will have its grand opening tonight at 6 pm EST. MacRumors.com
• Apple's $15 Billion Cash Reserve - A Fortune blog explores what Apple could be doing with their $15 billion cash reserve that they have accumulated in the past few years MacRumors.com
• Three-story Apple Store West 14th Street to open today in Big Apple - Apple will open its newest retail store on West 14th Street in New York’s Meatpacking District today (Friday, Dec. ) at 6 p.m. (Eastern). The Apple Store West 14th Street is Apple’s first three-story store with two floors dedicated to products and a third dedicated to services, including a 46-foot Genius Bar and specially designed areas for workshops and personal training. MacimumNews
• New Apple store highlights "geniuses," services - NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - At Apple Inc's new store in Manhattan, the smiling "geniuses" and "concierges" standing at attention are as important as the iPods and Mac computers on display. Yahoo! NEWS
  

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Mac Hardware

• Building a PowerMac Media Center Part 2: Readying for a Video Card - One of the most fundamental blocks in a Media Center is the video card, and a poor choice can cause loss in quality and performance, forcing your Mac to bear (read more) Applematters
• Every Mac known to man... - You don't need Apple's online spec base, get MacTracker Insanely Great Mac
• Apple debuts new ‘Get A Mac’ ad: ‘Now What?’ (with video) - Apple has debuted their latest "Get a Mac" ad in which "PC" tries to hawk a new book called... MacDailyNews
• PRODUCT PROFILE Giving the Gift of Mac - The presence of Salvation Army bell ringers tells us the time of year. Since more gift ideas are in order, why not start with Apple's iMac desktop computers? Apple's desktops, the new, sleek, shiny ones, are excellent gifts. I've used the next-latest version at home, but the more recent versions, out several months without reports of major hassles, are slimmer, more powerful, and feature a very nice, compact keyboard and the Apple mouse. Starting at $1,199 for a 20-inch display-sized model, even the "low-end" model might be all some users need. MacNewsWorld
• Apple Debuts "Now What" Get a Mac Ad - Apple launched yet another Get a Mac ad late Thursday with the ever familiar Mac and PC banter with Justin Long as Mac and John Hodgman as PC. This commercial highlights the computer buying experience in Apple's retail stores, Personal Shopping assistance, and One to One training. "Now What" is available at the Apple Web site in QuickTime format. Mac Observer
• Analysts: Macs should see big holiday sales - Consumers are becoming more comfortable making the jump from Windows-based PCs to Macs, and this growing comfort is pointing to big holiday’s sales of the tech company’s computers, according to Forbes. Shares of Apple rose 1.5 percent, or US$2.88, to $188.38, after two analysts lifted their price targets on Apple shares. MacimumNews
• Samsung debuts monochrome laser printer for SOHO market - Samsung has launched the ML – 2851ND monochrome laser printer. Available nationwide, the ML – 2851ND is designed for smaller businesses. MacimumNews
• Apple posts ‘Now What’ ad in ‘Get a Mac’ series - Apple has posted another “Get a Mac” ad with, as usual, actor Justin Long as “Mac” and John Hodgman as “PC.” The new ad, “Now What,” tells how easier it is to buy and use a Mac than a PC. MacimumNews
• Apple Flash-based laptop for January? - The pre-Macworld Expo rumour mill continues to grind, with the latest report claiming the solution is already being manufactured and will cost around $1,500. Macworld UK
• Macs prove essential for excluded pupils - "I'm happy to say that an integral part of our strategy is the use of Macs. Yes, relationships are everything, but Macs are essential tools," says New Rush Hall School headteacher, John d’Abbro. Macworld UK
• WiebeTech introduces Drive eRazer - Business, creative and personal users can secure their data using the latest device from WiebeTech, the Drive eRazer, available now in the UK. Macworld UK
• Mac IT Pro Bootcamp in 2008 - Future Media Concepts and Apple confirm 24-29 February date for the next Mac IT Pro Bootcamp, featuring training, product demos and keynote speeches. Macworld UK
• Be offers broadband CCTV for home security - Wireless broadband web camera records any movement and sends users text and picture messages whenever movement is detected. Macworld UK
• VW/Apple 'iCar' talks stall - The notion that Apple and Volkswagen may team up to develop an iCar hits a hurdle as talks between the two firms have reportedly stalled. Macworld UK

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OS X & Software

• Premiere 3.1.1 - Leopard compatibility, important bug fixes Insanely Great Mac
• Parallels for Mac 3.0 Feature Update - The new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac, the popular virtualisation software, provides a variety of new and improved features. itwire
• UserEventAgent process hanging, causing system slowdown - As we've noted a number of times, it's a good idea to routinely fire up Activity Monitor (located in /Applications/Utilities) and check for rogue processes that are spiking in processor usage, hanging (displayed in red type), or otherwise abnormal (see this tutorial for more information on what types of processes to look for and how to end them). MacFixIt
• From the Command Line: Working with Pico - Hot Forum Topic - Today TMO readers are discussing Terminal and command line applications including Pico, Vi, and emacs. Mac Observer
• O'Reilly Introduces Adobe InDesign CS3 One-on-One - O'Reilly Media announced the immediate availability of Adobe InDesign CS3 One-on-One by Deke McClelland on Friday. The book explains how to use the features in InDesign CS3 and includes sample projects along with over three hours of Lynda.com video instruction. Mac Observer
  
• Fixing the Post-Leopard iCal Sync Blues - iPO Quick Tip - Apple did a pretty good job of making the iPhone share information seamlessly with your Mac. After upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1, however, an ugly seam appeared in the fabric that stopped some iPhones from properly syncing with iCal. Luckily, there is a fix. Mac Observer
• EU3: Napoleon’s Ambition game available for download - Virtual Programming has released a digital download version of The US$19.95 game is Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. MacimumNews
• ‘MacNotables’ looks at social networks, online and print comics - The latest edition of MacNotables, a podcast that serves as home to Mac personalities who will comment on the latest news and opinions in the Mac community, is available. MacimumNews
• First look at Default Folder X - In this edition of Macworld Video, Dan Frakes profiles one of his favorite gems—St. Clair Software’s Default Folder X, which is getting an update later this month. He’ll show you what to expect from Default Folder X 4, which, in addition to Leopard compatibility, also offers a new interface and some great new features. Macworld
• PDF to Office file conversion tool upgraded - Transfer documents faithfully from PDF into Office formatted documents, preserving original layout, using newly announced PDF2Office Professional 4.0 software. Macworld UK
• Europa Universalis 3: Napoleon's Ambition ships - Virtual Programming has released the Europa Universalis 3: Napoleon's Ambition expansion pack as a £14.95 digital download, available now. Macworld UK
• Adobe updates RAW, DNG, Premiere Pro - Adobe updates Premiere Pro (Mac), DNG Converter and the Photoshop Camera RAW plug-in for Mac. Macworld UK

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iPods & iTunes

• Energizer’s affordable Energi To Go provides portable power for Apple iPod - Energizer's "Energi To Go" Portable Power for iPod is a battery-powered (it comes with two Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries) charger... MacDailyNews
• USTelematics integrates Apple iTunes music, movie, TV content into IPTV vehicle entertainment system - Integrates Apple iTunes with live mobile IPTV, Wi-Fi Internet hotspot, DVD, movies and computer games for passenger entertainment... MacDailyNews
• Research Study: iTunes Video Failing To Duplicate Music Success - Forrester Research, Inc has released a new research study that is critical of Apple's iTunes video attempts, and states there is room for competition in the industry. MacRumors.com
• Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ coming to iTunes? - Radiohead is in talks with Apple for the release of their album, In Rainbows on the iTunes Store, reports Billboard. The British alternative rockers’ EMI catalog remains a notable omission from the world’s leading download store because of the band’s assertion that its albums remain complete, the articlel adds. MacimumNews
• Review: OtterBox Defender one tough iPod case - Otter Products’s OtterBox Defender for iPhone, a US$49.95 semi-rugged case, provides great protection for the communications device—even if it is a pain to figure out how to use the first time. It lets you access volume control, camera, touch-screen and phone functions. MacimumNews
•  USTelematics integrates iTunes into its Voyager IPTV product line - USTelematics—which is engaged in the development and commercialization of next-generation, proprietary technologies to revolutionize the “wired car”—has enhanced its Voyager product line with the addition of Apple iTunes functionality and services. MacimumNews
• Apple to launch book-reading mode for iPods? - Will Apple chuck a new version iPod for books at Amazon's Kindle e-Book reader? Rumour and mutter begins. Macworld UK
• 2007 Plays of the Year - The pace of change in the iPod market may have slowed down this year. But accessory makers continue to perfect their iPod-related offerings, and we’re ready to pick the best speakers, headphones, cases, and other add-ons released in the past year. Playlist’s third annual Plays of the Year awards recognize 17 top iPod products. Macworld

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iPhone

• Apple iPhone vs. LG Voyager - cnet prizefight Will the iPhone be able to take the heat from this young upstart from LG? We've pitted the two phones against each other in their first head-to-head match-up C|Net News
• Apple iPhone winning corporate fans despite flaws - A hit with consumers, the gadget is gaining ground as a business tool as well, and could one day rival the BlackBerry, analysts say. C|Net News
• It's not a smartphone [damnit!] - Corporate users voting with their iPhones, app makers responding Insanely Great Mac
• CNN: 3G iPhone in May/June '08 - A little earlier than expected. Insanely Great Mac
• Apple threatens gray market sellers - iPhones pulled from shelves in far away Singapore Insanely Great Mac
• iPhone selling well across the pond - Analyst predicts Apple will shift up to 500K in holiday quarter Insanely Great Mac
• Apple’s iPhone gaining ground as business tool - Mike de la Cruz, a senior vice president with German software giant SAP AG... MacDailyNews
• Beleaguered Palm’s shares plunge on profit warning - Palm Inc. saw its share plunge to a new low Friday morning after the maker of smartphone wireless devices... MacDailyNews
• Unlocked iPhones pulled off Singapore shelves after Apple legal threat - According to Singapore retailers, Apple theatened to take leagl action against them for selling illegal... MacDailyNews
• Reuters: iPhone is Winning Corporate Fans - iPodObserver - Despite its consumer focus, the iPhone is winning fans in the business world, according to Reuters on Thursday. One day, it could rival RIM's Blackberry line. Mac Observer
• Unlocked iPhones Disappear from Singapore Stores - iPodObserver - Several retailers in Singapore's Sim Lim Square mall stopped selling unlocked iPhones after Apple's legal team threatened legal action. Apple warned the retailers that they could be liable for US$1,000 for each iPhone they sold since they aren't authorized to sell the hacked handhelds. Mac Observer
• Apple threatens Singapore retailers for selling teampered-with iPhones - Singapore retailers have pulled illegally tampered iPhones off their shelves after Apple threatened to sue, according to The Straits Times. MacimumNews
• European iPhone sales strong - analyst - Apple's iPhone is off to a strong start in Europe, claims RBC Capital, expects launch of 3G model to spur further sales advances next year. Macworld UK
• iPhone software update imminent, report claims - iPhone Software Update 1.1.3 is expected to introduce new features to the device, report claims update will be made available by Saturday. Macworld UK
• O2 says iPhone sales meet expectations - Apple seems off to a strong start with iPhone in the UK, with O2 predicting 75 per cent of users will have to migrate from other networks to get hold of the device. Macworld UK
• Apple threatens shops selling iPhone in Singapore - Apple moves to prevent grey market sales of its iPhone in the Far East, issues legal threats to retailers in Singapore. Macworld UK
• Mobile internet will open wide in 2008, IDC says - Apple predicted to enter the business markets with future iterations of its broadband-enabled mobile products, such as iPhone and the iPod touch. Macworld UK
• AT&T's claims open wireless network - AT&T says its wireless network has been open to outside devices and applications for years, as company responds to stiffening competition in the space. Macworld UK
• Report: Apple Threatens Shops Selling iPhone in Singapore - PC World - Apple recently threatened retailers in a Singapore mall with legal action if they continue to sell unlocked iPhones, prompting many to stop selling the handsets, The Straits Times newspaper reported Friday. Yahoo! NEWS
• Apple iPhone winning corporate fans despite flaws - BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Mike de la Cruz, a senior vice president with German software giant SAP AG , shows off the latest weapon of the corporate road warrior -- his iPhone. Yahoo! NEWS

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