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Sept. 9th Apple 'Lets Rock' Event
The long-rumored event (w/new iPods expected) is official. (Here's one of many web articles on it - Apple makes Sept 9 iPod event official.)
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Reader Feedback on AppleJack 1.5 Update
I've added a three reader mails (two OS X 10.5.4 users, one 10.4.11) on the recent AppleJack 1.5 update to the previous page of User Reports on AppleJack (Troubleshooting/Repair Tool).
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  • 500GB 7200RPM P7K500 16MB Cache SATA I/II HD now $62.99 after $10 Hitachi rebate Claim for up to five drives ($50 total) per customer/household/location
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  • 500GB Elite-AL Pro Quad FW800/400+USB2+eSATA is $153.00 after $10 rebate
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    PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks/Repairs page updated (another getting new Mac Pro replacement)
    I've updated the page on PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks/Repairs with a follow-up to an Aug 18th report (Steve) who is now getting a new Mac Pro (after complaining about refurbished parts being used for the G5 repair).
    The page here includes many reports on LCS (Liquid Cooled) G5 tower leaks/repairs, a reminder to check frequently for leaks, links to photos of the 2 brands of LCS (Delphi and Panasonic), DIY repairs some owners have done, photos of leak damage, etc.
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    Reader notes on VMWare Fusion 2.0RC1
    "VMWare released Fusion 2.0RC1 yesterday and I must say that I'm quite happy with it. It runs Sega's MMORPG Phantasy Star Universe decently as long as you remember to use the low graphics settings. Hopefully this will be improved upon as time goes... although my currently only having 2gb of ram in my new 2.4ghz MBP may be a hinderance as well. Once I get the full 4gb, I'll let you know how things are doing.

    I do have screenshots of 2.0rc1 running in unity mode while playing Phantasy Star Universe for anyone that would like evidence :P
    http://gallery.me.com/joelschmidt/100003
    -Joel S."

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    Other News/Articles, Mac Software Updates
    (later added items first)

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    Recent Articles and Reviews
    Listing/links to recent articles and reviews you may have missed.
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    MacBook Upgrades

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    4GB (2x2GB) Mac Pro RAM (667MHz) $106

    4GB (2x2GB) PC6400 for 2008 iMacs $58.75

    4GB (2x2GB) PC2-5300 SODIMMs $57.50

    2GB PC2-5300 SODIMM $29.75

    1GB DDR400 DIMMs $28.25

    512MB PC-133 SDRAM $30.75

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    802.11N/g/b PCI, PCMCIA or USB adapters under $50
    802.11N/G/B Router $65

    = TV TUNERS/DVR =
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    EyeTV 250+ w/clear QAM $130

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    7447A 1.6GHz $225

    G3 1GHz ZIF upgrade $99.75

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    WD 640GB 7200rpm/16MB Cache $74.75

    1TB SATA HDs from $107.75

    1.5TB Seagate HD $175

    EliteAL eSATA/FW800/400/USB 2.0 Case Kit w/SW $75

    1TB EliteAL FW/USB 2.0 $190

    1TB EliteAL SATA/FW800/400/USB2 $227.50

    = NOTEBOOK HDs =
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    250GB 7200rpm Notebook HD + USB 2.0 Case kit $112.75

    320GB/7200RPM/16MB cache $107.50

    200GB/7200RPM/16MB cache $72.50

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    ATI 9800 Pro AGP $205

    ATI 9600 Mac/PC AGP $179

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    Mac Office 2008 $225

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