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Apple iMac with New Display and Fusion Drive, Mac mini update
The Apple iMac got an update announced todays “event” that improves the display, and storage options. The new display includes a special coating that reduces reflection along with updated NVIDIA graphics. They also updated the processor to include the new Intel chips and put it all in a thinner case. For storage they now include what they call Fusion Drive that is a combination of Flash memory, standard hard drives and special Mac OS software that makes the two drives look as one, along with manages what applications and information is stored on the Flash memory or hard drive based on use.
There was also a small update to the Mac mini that updates the processor with a Intel i5 chip. Both the iMac and Mac mini also have a reduced power usage. The Mac mini is available now, 21.5 inch iMac will be available in November, and the iMac 27 inch some time December. Prices start at $1,299 for the 21.6 inch iMac, $1,799 for the 27 inch iMac, and $799 for the Mac mini all at the base model.
Apple iPad mini
Apple had a big “Event” today they announced a updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad, and a new iPad mini that is smaller iPad with similar specs as the iPad. The new mini has a 7.9 inch diagonal screen with the same 1024 x 768 resolution as the iPad. It runs a slower A5 processor but has the same 10 hour expected battery life, along with a 5MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera, and the new Lightning connector. It will come in a Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cell version that runs all the normal iPad apps with no special changes to the app. There is both a Black and White version, in 16/32/64GB and you can get a special smart cover that comes in multiple colors.
Check out the gallery and tech spec table below.
| Screen | 7.9 inch 1024 x 768 resolution |
| Processor | Dual-core A5 |
| Storage | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| Wireless | Dual Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GSM or CDMA, LTE, |
| Carriers in USA | AT&T, Sprint, Verizon |
| Colors | Black and White, |
| Camera | 5MP back 1080p video, 1.2MP front 720p video |
| Connectors | Lighting, 3.5mm headphone, nano-SIM |
| Battery | 10 hours web, 9 hours web on cell data |
| Pre-Order / Ships | October 26 2012 / November 2 2012 for Wi-Fi |
| Price Wi-Fi | 16GB $329, 32GB $429, 64GB $529 |
| Price Wi-Fi + Cell | 16GB $459, 32GB $559, 64GB $659 |
Apple “Event” October 23 2012 – Live Blog
We are going to be live blogging the Apple announcement starting 10:00 AM PDT with the video Apple will be putting out. You can follow the video on the Apple Events site, and full information will be avalible here on Tek4.me as details come out. The expected announcements are a New New iPad (4 generation), iPad mini, or maybe an update to the MacBook laptop line, will see what comes out! We don’t like to speculate too much or have unannounced rumors, but do expect everything to be amazing, one more thing, and the best!
12.17
Thats all for this Live Blog full information to come stay tune to Tek4.ME for those updates! Thanks for reading along.
12.13
Recap, update to MacBook Pro 13 inch, update to iMac, update to iPad to 4th Generation, new iPad mini.
12.11
iPad mini in hand
12.09
Pre-Order Friday October 26 2012 Ships November 2 2012
12.08
Wi-Fi iPad min starts at 9 for 16GB
12.05
Updated Smart cover for the iPad mini
12.03
iPad mini specs: A5 processer, LTE version, Lighting connecter, front and back connecter, 10 hours battery, 7.9″ display, same apps as normal iPad.
12.01
Trying to show apps that are optimized for iPad to none updated Android apps not made for tablets, that makers of those apps are responsible for not Apple or Google, kind of a low.
11.57
Comparing Nexus 7 with out saying the name to the iPad mini
11.55
Updated design that fits in your hand, thin as a pencil 0.68 lb., 7.9 inches, same resolution as iPad
11.52
iPad mini is real.
11.51
iPad 4th generation with updates Wi-Fi 16GB 9
11.50
iPad 4th generation with updated A6X processer, front camera, 10 hours battery, more LTE support, updated Wi-Fi, Lighting connecter
11.47
2,500 classrooms using iBooks textbooks, update to iBooks Author download today
11.42
100 Million iPads sold 275,000 iPad apps 91% of tablet web traffic
11.40
21.5 inch iMac starts at 99, 27 inch iMac starts at 99
11.39
Fusion Drive combines both a Flash memory drive and standard hard drive and is managed by the os to keep most used applications on the SSD.
11.38
Updated iMac has better anti-glair screen.
11.31
MacBook pro 13 on sale today for 89
11.21
MacBook Pro 13.3 inch with Retina Display 2560 x 1600 178 degree IPS display
11.18
Updated MacBook Pro .75 inch thick 3.5 lb
11.17
Macs #1 notebook and desktops in US
11.14
Update to iBooks include iCloud sync, new reading mode, and share integration. Free download today from App store
11.08
The live video only works on Snowleopard MACs kind of a fail on the part of Apple
11.05
They have started by talking some numbers of how good iPhone 5 is selling, and shown some video of people buying the iPhone.
10.52
Starting soon!
09.23
Full updates start at 11 AM MDT when the event starts.
