Analyst confident on Apple’s September quarter finances—and an upcoming laptop refresh
Dennis Sellers 
Oct 7, 2008 at 1:19pm
With Apple’s September quarter having come and gone with the only major product transition consisting of slightly cheaper iPods, investment bank Piper Jaffray believes the company is once again in a position to outperform its own margin guidance despite widespread concern (as noted by AppleInsider.
Survey: US consumer spending veering south
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 6:36am
It’s not really a surprise but consumer spending has taken a turn for the worst, according to a new ChangeWave study. The research group says that the financial events of the past few weeks have led to a “reflexive recoiling” on the part of U.S. consumers.
The latest rumors in the Apple world: Oct. 7
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 4:00pm
Macsimum News doesn’t have its own rumors thing going on, but, for your edification and entertainment, here’s a round-up of today’s rumors regarding the Apple world….
Intego VirusBarrier X5 updated to version 10.5.4
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 3:30pm
Intego, the Mac security specialist, has released VirusBarrier X5 10.5.4, an update to its antivirus software. The upgrade improves compatibility and reliability across the board, according to the folks at Intego.
No ‘Macsimum Podcast’ today
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 3:30pm
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There’ll be no Macsimum Podcast for Oct. 7 due to a family emergency at the Sellers household. However, the podcast for other days is available here and the RSS feed is here.
Mindwrap brings document management to MacPractice
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 2:30pm
Mindwrap, which specializes in Macintosh-based document management and workflow solutions, has completed a pilot project to integrate its Optix product with MacPractice, a practice management system for medical, dental, chiropractic and optometry offices.
‘MacTribe’ magazine launches
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 12:56pm
MacTribe magazine, described as the first Mac magazine and web site to combine the traditional format of reviews, news and usage tips with culture, art, profiles and interviews, will launch its new print edition at newsstands this month. It will be distributed by Source Interlink Companies, one of the largest magazine distributors and publishers in the US.
Trans releases Pro Drive for Mac Pros
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 12:41pm
Trans International has released the Pro Drive, a storage enhancement solution for the Mac Pro. Pro Drive enclosures are designed to enhance the performance of Mac Pro internal drives.
i.TV launches movie, TV guide for iPhone, iPod touch
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 12:30pm
i.TV has launched a movie and TV guide service for the iPhone and iPod touch. It makes it easy to discover television and movie programming options, share entertainment information with friends, and access media anywhere you can take one of the devices, says Brad Pelo, i.TV’s founder and CEO.
Rage Software releases iWeb SEO Tool 1.0
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 12:14pm
Rage Software has released iWeb SEO Tool 1.0, a new utility for iWeb users to optimize their web sites for search engines. It’s free for all iWeb users. (iWeb is the web creation component of Apple’s iLife suite.)
Feral Interactive revving up for ToCA Race Driver 3 for Mac on Oct. 24
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 12:07pm
Feral Interactive has announced Friday, Oct. 24, as the worldwide release date for the Mac version of ToCA Race Driver 3, the wheel-to-wheel, single-player and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters.
Akvis Sketch 8.0 adds Quick Preview window
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 11:24am
Akvis has released Akvis Sketch 8.0, an update of the software that converts photos to pencil and watercolor drawings. The new version includes a Quick Preview window designed to save you time when fine-tuning the settings.
Rainmaker Research releases writer’s reference software
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 10:46am
Rainmaker Research has announced Spell Catcher X 10.3, a new release of thecollection of writing productivity tools. Among other things, it provides spell checking services for more than a dozen languages, and combines its multilingual spell checking with a suite of writing productivity tools. Among its features are:
Mozy delivers online backup service for Mac-powered businesses
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 10:29am
Mozy has announced what it says is the first online backup service designed for Mac-powered businesses. MozyPro for Mac extends the Mozy online backup service to the growing numbers of businesses using Mac desktops, laptops and servers.
Review: Mitsubishi WD-65736 great for HD viewing
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 8:00am
This is a first for us, but Macsimum News recently had a chance to test drive the Mitsubishi WD-65736, a very, very sweet 65-inch rear projection TV that works great with two of my favorite Apple-related goodies—the AppleTV and the Logitech Harmony remote. It also has a sweet price point; you can pick it up for around US$2,000 or less.
Higher Ground releases new laptop accessories
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 8:00am
Higher Ground has released the Trillium 3-in-1 backpack and the mini-Shuttle for 8.9-inch subnotebook/network computers. The US$149.95 Trillium (shown) has a modular design.
The Mac Night Owl: ‘Good news won’t help Apple on Wall Street’
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 5:30am
On today’s commentary, Gene “Mac Night Owl” Steinberg says “Good news won’t help Apple on Wall Street.”
Going green for the holidays
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 4:00am
As economic conditions continue to tighten this year, consumers have a “green” option for turning old electronic products in their closets into new holiday gifts: by participating in Office Depot, Sam’s Club or NEXCOM electronics trade-in programs powered by ecoNew.
Print Buyers offers free seminars to non-profits
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 3:00am
Print Buyers International (PBI), an educator of professionals who buy printing, is establishing a special industry group to serve the fundraising/nonprofit market.
Group Logic Partners with Jigsaw Systems
Dennis Sellers Oct 7, 2008 at 2:00am
Group Logic, arovider of Mac/Windows connectivity solutions, has announced a partnership with Jigsaw Systems, the UK’s largest reseller of Apple business productivity solutions and services.
Macsimum Opinion
Consumer study finds demand for control, networking of digital devices, services
By Dennis Sellers 
Oct 7 at 5:00am
A global study released by Accenture shows that tech-savvy consumers would prefer a single-networking solution to link all their portable, home and automobile digital devices, which presents a major challenge—and opportunity—for communications carriers. Apple to the rescue, perhaps?
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- Tuesday 7, 2008
- The latest rumors in the Apple world: Oct. 7
- Intego VirusBarrier X5 updated to version 10.5.4
- No ‘Macsimum Podcast’ today
- Mindwrap brings document management to MacPractice
- Analyst confident on Apple’s September quarter finances—and an upcoming laptop refresh
- ‘MacTribe’ magazine launches
- Trans releases Pro Drive for Mac Pros
- i.TV launches movie, TV guide for iPhone, iPod touch
- Rage Software releases iWeb SEO Tool 1.0
- Feral Interactive revving up for ToCA Race Driver 3 for Mac on Oct. 24
- Akvis Sketch 8.0 adds Quick Preview window
- Rainmaker Research releases writer’s reference software
- Mozy delivers online backup service for Mac-powered businesses
- Review: Mitsubishi WD-65736 great for HD viewing
- Higher Ground releases new laptop accessories
- Survey: US consumer spending veering south
- The Mac Night Owl: ‘Good news won’t help Apple on Wall Street’
- Consumer study finds demand for control, networking of digital devices, services
- Going green for the holidays
- Print Buyers offers free seminars to non-profits
i.TV launches movie, TV guide for iPhone, iPod touch
Said:
Thank you for the great post, Dennis! If any of your readers have feedback or suggestions, be sure to send us an e-mail at , or add feature requests on our UserVoice page: http://itv.uservoice.com
Poll: How do you get your Internet access?
Said:
this site is gay doesnt help shitt
Plenty of room for growth, innovation in Apple's current product lines
Said:
I’m starting to think that, for now, Apple has a limit to how many things it can drive forward at a single time. This results in a very coherent product line and high compatibility.... but it means that they can spread themselves too thinly if they’re not careful.
If that wasn’t true I’d be happy to see Apple expand… but there is so much they can do in the existing product lines that it’d be a shame to miss that.
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
I’m waiting for something significant to change. On the hardware side that’s the Nehalem architecture that should hit the MacPro in January and other models throughout 2009. On the software side it’s Snow Leopard which is due in summer/fall of ‘09.
Because Apple will probably never make another expandable desktop under $2000, I am left with three choices, none of them very appealing:
1. pay through the nose for a MacPro,
2. buy multiple external hard drives and an iMac and try to accept that I’m going to have to throw away a perfectly good display in a few years when the computer inside it needs replacing.
3. build a hackintosh and hope it works properly.
The current trend toward notebook computers (and all-in-ones like the iMac) is great for the computer companies, but poor for consumers and terrible for the environment. I refuse to be held hostage and told I have to throw away a perfectly good display when my computer gets out of date. The 17” LCD my daughter uses has been hooked up to 3 different computers and will definitely be connected to at least one more before I retire it (unless it dies before that). I also resent the fact that changing the hard drive in an iMac (the only part that physically wears out) requires near complete dismantling which adds cost and/or destroys the warranty and introduces a totally unnecessary risk of breaking something in the process.
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
When is not in time, but when the product is developed and available to purchase. Boosting a little power within existing product doesn’t produce sales in this economy.
A 36” wifi Apple Display with built in AppleTV would do it for me. No more cords to the desk from my MacPro.
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
Remember when polls actually had a point to them?
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
I voted for MWSF but I’m actually planning for next June or thereabouts depending on when new product is released. That will be three years since my last purchase.
I’m looking forward to thinner, brighter, possibly larger displays (bigger than 17 inch), probably a 4 core GPU. Any other goodies are gravy; faster FireWire, better speakers, larger HD, Snow Leopard benefits, mystery features.
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
Bring on the october fruit!
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
When the new MacBook Pro’s are released. Look’s like mid October
Bob
PowerBook G4 12”
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
I am curious to see the new lineup of portable coming out soon, then I will make a decision.
Analyst: Apple can carry on fine if Jobs should step down
Said:
While that may be true, expect a 20% haircut (minimum) if Fearless Leader were to put himself out to pasture. You would not want to go into that fateful day in margin or options, since you would be getting hammered.
Vancouver Island school vs. Apple in logo dispute
John Said:
Long time Apple user (since the days of the Mac 512), who was completely behind Apple when they had issues with Apple Corp over the an apple logo… but this ridiculous.
If someone was using an identical or nearly identical symbol, then yeah, but the only real similarity here is an apple silhouette that both are derived from.
Is Apple trying to lay total claim to the apple as it’s brand symbol? No way, there’s too much prior art. During the last go around with Apple Corp, I did a little online research (for obvious prior art ammo that could be used against Apple Corp) at federal website, and came away with over 200 U.S. companies using an apple symbol as a trademark/logo.
Poll: when do you plan to purchase your next Mac?
Said:
I plan to buy in mid-october
AOL Hometown/FTP is closing Oct. 31
Said:
Someone has to ask the question?
Why are you doing this?
The present program justy needed an up date to get it working better. It has been an editing problem for a while. Yiou did not ask us for some extra $$$.
There is no explanation… just an abrupt cut off date and some idea about saving the work which I will try to do by adding all the contacts to my favorite places and let go of my personal work. Especially with http://www.armmat.org The rest --- well good by.
Wow. I have been using these web pages linked to AOL for many years and now I will lose them. As an artist, activist, business owner, and volunteer, the nature of my work and my life helping others will be uprooted from the web on October 31, 2008. The hours I have worked on these sites will be gone. What a shame. riveredgeredord.org, armmat.org, http://hometown.aol.com/nlinsurance/index.html etc.
I will embrace the change.
AOL Thank you for these many years of service.
I was going to be one of those who just drops my membership.
I am not going to do that. Been with you too long.
Your friend:
George
The Mac Night Owl: 'Is Apple finally learning how to listen to you?'
Harvey Said:
It may be a coincidence, but the day before they offered the $100 credit, I called up Apple. In the conversation, I sympathized with the business need for cutting the price, but reminded the person I was talking to that Apple had just ticked off a million customers who serve as their sales and support staff and work for free. You have high margins, I said, and that means you could give us something that is very valuable to us, but doesn’t cost you very much at all. The person on the other end of the line got very excited. He said he was going into a meeting right after our phone call and that he’d bring it up--he said it several times.
So maybe Apple listens to its customers even better than you think!
Macvide announces FlashVideo Converter 2.0 for Mac OS X
John Said:
This sounds like a great app if, like me you can’t stand the insane profusion of video formats, and you prefer dealing with video files in just format… say QT.
However, I don’t consider myself a cheap person (after all I’m a Mac user), but.. $99 for a conversion app, even this one, is just a bit steep.
Plenty of room for growth, innovation in Apple's current product lines
Said:
I always consedered Apple to be the most innovative company, but on their established product lines, I must admit I am starting to think that are getting lost with telephones and iPods and other gadgets and loose out to come up with serious Pro Computer stuff. Is my feeling right or do I want to much?
RingtoneFeeder Plus offers unique archive of iPhone ringtones
Said:
Again, lovely ringtones, but at a subscription. I would rather get them from a free site like http://ringtoneyouriphone.blogspot.com where they are free (though the page is advertiser driven, thus costing the end user nothing).
MyWeather Mobile responds to user feedback with new release
Said:
I’m sure it’s a lovely app, but, I’m not about to pay $10 for it. Maybe 99 cents like most of the other apps, but, not 10. This isn’t the only weather app out there and I think he would make much more money just by charging a bit less.
AOL Hometown/FTP is closing Oct. 31
Said:
AOL, as usual, won’t help anyone so here’s a site on how to move a website.
http://www.empoweradvertising.com/35/move-website-to-new-server.html
You can also, on each page of your site, right click/view source and copy/paste the content to notepad and save.
Greed is destroying AOL just like it’s destroying our whole country!