Apple news from MWNY02:
July 17th, 2002
Apple news from MWNY02:
- iPod up to 20GB; rather than discontinuing the 5 gig model, it’s
priced at $300. New remote control on the headphones, Windows software. - 17″ iMac, as expected.
- iTunes 3, as expected.
- Jaguar (OS X 10.2) early, as expected.
- Interestingly, the entire Apple
website has been made-over to remove most of the color, and all
occurrences of Apple Garamond. - Finally, the grumpiest part:
On Wednesday, July 17, 2002, Apple notified its customers that iTools
will be replaced by a new membership service called .Mac. The membership
includes brand new features, like Backup and Virex anti-virus software,
and improved versions of the iTools services, like additional email and
iDisk storage. The fee is US$99.95 per year, and as a thank you for
being loyal customers, existing iTools members can reserve a first year
special offer of $49.95. iTools members will have until September 30 to
join .Mac. After this time, original iTools accounts will be
deactivated.