7:30pm – 10pm
Beating their original Spring target (at least according to the calendar, the actual weather is a different story), Intuit has released a $15 update for Quicken 2007 that finally brings Intel processor compatibility allowing it’s use on Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion.”
According to one of the comments on the TMO article the update actually works for Quicken 2005 – 2007.
Pretty much exactly as predicted by various rumor sites, Apple today announced the 3rd generation of their ubiquitous iPad tablet.
Here’s a quick synopsis.
Apple is calling the new iteration simply “the new iPad” with no numeric suffix. The major changes include:
Pricing is the same as for the previous iPad 2 configurations. Pre-order now for delivery on Match 16th.
The iPad 2 will still be available priced $100 less than previously.
Apple is also updating the Apple TV to add 1080p support for the same $99 price. The iTunes Store will also be providing full 1080p movies and TV programming.
Other goodies such as improved iCloud integration and Netflix support is also available to existing Apple TVs via a software update.
Available today for supported iPads, iPhones and iPod touches.
NOTE: My iPad 1 updated to 5.1 just fine via USB cable and iTunes. However iTunes crashed during the update on my iPhone 3GS leaving the iPhone in recovery mode, useless as an actual phone. Tried it again and iTunes crashed AGAIN. I checked Software Updates and sure enough, there is an iTunes update available which I am downloading now and which will hopefully allow me to finish the update.
So, if you are updating your iOS devices via iTunes rather than directly on the device itself I’d definitely suggest first checking that your Mac is up to date with all current software updates.
Apple is finally finishing up the translation of it’s iLife app suite to the iOS by adding iPhoto to the App Store. It is even somehow compatible with both the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch!
Apple promises this is just the start of the great new products we can expect this year.
Some folks will invariably claim that this is a meager update over the iPad 2. They’re wrong. The Retina display alone makes this a big deal. I’ve already got mine on pre-order. Who else is early adopting?
It’s an ACAMUG field trip! Meet at the Apple Store at The Pier in Atlantic City for a presentation on iCloud:
This is the cloud the way it should be: automatic and effortless. iCloud is seamlessly integrated into your apps, so you can access your content on all your devices.
Again, be aware of the change in meeting location. The meeting will take place in the Atlantic City Apple Store located in The Pier. Directions can be found at Apple’s web page for the store:
NOTE: If you are planning to attend this meeting please let Judy know by sending an email with your name to president@acamug.org so she can add you to the list so you won’t have to pay for parking!
Presentation topics may change so be sure to verify on the day of the meeting. Got questions you’d like to have answered? Feel free to post them as comments before the meeting so the presenters have a chance to prepare.
Apple has sent invitations various media folk for a March 7th event that almost certainly has to be the official unveiling of the iPad 3:
Supposedly supplies of the current Apple TV are running low which may indicate we’ll see an updated version of that as well. That would make sense as it seems very likely that the iPad 3 will feature a Retina™ display that would support 1080p video resolution, a resolution not supported by the current Apple TV hardware. Updating both would also probably mean we’ll see 1080p TV shows and movies available from the iTunes Store.
Bill will demonstrate how to use your Mac to configure a Logitech Harmony Remote control and clear away the remote control clutter in front of your home theater.
The Raffle item will be an iTunes gift card!
Presentation topics may change so be sure to verify on the day of the meeting. Got questions you’d like to have answered? Feel free to post them as comments before the meeting so the presenters have a chance to prepare.