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OWC Tips & Deals 8/2/2006
Intro: Hello from Woodstock! I was looking to mix things up with this newsletter, but there's just not a whole lot to touch on during July. I guess with the insane heat outside (combined with Cut-it-with-a-Knife humidity), the month had been more about just trying to keep cool. Even so, you know with only a week before Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), I've got a least a couple bits and bytes to toss out there for you. Apple's WWDC: Intel Mac Pro, 10.5 'Leopard', run Windows apps without Windows Three years ago at the WWDC June 2003 event, the still revolutionary G5 based PowerMacs were first introduced. I'd bet that Mr. Jobs had planned to have units available at the release and it was a darn interesting couple months of drooling while the Mac world waited for the first G5s to ship that August as then promised. It also all but brought current PowerMac sales to a standstill in that interim. With this WWDC scheduled for August 2006 instead of June like the prior years, I expect the new Intel based 'Mac Pro' towers to be released and available for immediate or near-immediate delivery. The timing makes sense. Intel released and began shipping both the Xeon 5100 Series (aka Woodcrest) and Core Duo 2 (aka Conroe) processors right at the end of June. With supply of these processors solidly established, the August WWDC intro gives Apple the breathing room for a smooth and proper ramp up to meet the high demand expected for these Mac Pros. It's a point of debate in terms of which processor the Mac Pro will use, although most sensibly it will be Xeon 5100 series. Alternatively, it may be a line that starts with a Core Duo 2 on the low end but goes up to the Xeon 5160 equipped for the top end (the 3.0GHz processor model). We darn well know that Jobs has wanted to hit that 3.0GHz mark. He had actually bragged at WWDC 2003 that we'd have had 3.0GHz G5s by summer of 2004 - which Jobs faulted IBM last year for not delivering. Regardless of the whole story of why there wasn't/isn't a 3.0GHz G5 in PowerMacs, a Mac Pro at 3.0GHz is all but certain and only the Xeon 5160 can deliver that in terms of the processors Apple is open to use. The Core Duo 2 tops at 2.93GHz, and only achieves that in a special 'Extreme' CD2 version. Something else that supports the theory that the new Macs will use the new Xeon is that it will maintain line separation as well. It'd be easier to differentiate the new Mac Pro line up from, say, a low end Mac mini Intel by the processor ability. The Xeon is definitely aimed at the 'Pro' desktop user as well as server applications (new Xserves next too perhaps?), while the Core Duo line is geared towards the lower end. When I say lower end, I definitely don't mean "low end" negatively - the Core Duos are blazing fast and the Xeons go another notch up. Anyway - it's all speculation today, but something very real to talk about next week. :) In addition to what's rumored, what's official for WWDC is a preview of Apple's next generation 10.5 'Leopard' Apple operating system. 'Leopard' is expected to be shipping by the end of this year or (rather likely) released at Macworld in Jan/2007. Performance across the board is said to be improved for PowerPC and, even more significantly, for Intel Macs as that many more of the OS components will have the Intel Native code. One of the biggest rumored features, supported only on Intel Macs, concerns the ability (via processor virtualization) to straight up run Windows applications - without having Windows. Say what? BootCamp has been a free beta download since April that allows you to boot up in either Mac OS or Windows from a single machine. That's nice, but it can't be Mac and PC at the same time. Using Parallels, Intel Mac users can install any version of Windows and 'boot up' the Windows machine and run Windows apps within a window kind of like Virtual PC, but much faster since there isn't any processor emulation. Taking it one step further is 'Crossover', a soon to be released application by Codeweavers, which actually allows you to install and run PC applications under OS X without ANY WINDOWS OS installed at all! Talk about the total Windows killer! You get all the great Mac applications AND you can run Windows applications too - but under the great Mac OS + without the constant threat of a zillion new virus/worms/trojans every other day... and you don't have to line Microsoft's pocket purchasing Windows either! If Apple does that, talk about huge. And if they don't, Crossover is still there. In another week, we'll 'know it all'. Until then, the 4-part looprumors 10.5 article isn't too bad a read - even if some parts are now dated. So there's a little preview for you, plus that Crossover tidbit. We'll have a lot more to chat about next week. Also plan on a full-on detailed discussion into that latest "Run Windows apps under Mac OS" option as well. Apple's new Wireless Mighty Mouse I am of the opinion that you either love or hate Apple's original $49 wired Mighty Mouse. So, if you like the 'original' - then the new Might Mouse Wireless available for $69 is the next logical evolution you've been waiting for. This new wireless mouse from Apple works with any BlueTooth equipped Mac - although maybe not with all third party BlueTooth add-on adapters (based on comments in some reviews). Battery life with BlueTooth mice in general has typically not been great... so I agree with another reviewer who suggests using rechargeables as well. Personally - the Mighty Mouse is not quite my cup of tea. Also, I have really enjoyed my Logitech Wireless Mouse which has the traditional left/right/center button+scroll wheel (they have a plus model with more) and also goes about six months on 2 AA batteries. It's not as nifty as Bluetooth having that USB wireless dongle, but the RF (radio frequency) mice have been just like a wired mouse, in my experience, when it comes to responsiveness and tracking accuracy. To be fair, I fall in the 'hate it' column of the Mighty Mouse (or at least the 'tolerate' column) because I already like the traditional-design mouse I've got. If I was going from a one-button mouse to the Mighty Mouse, I'd be more motivated to 'train my hand' to how it works and I am sure I'd really enjoy its additional functionality. We also have several designers in-house that went from the third party 2/3 button+scroll wheel to the Mighty Mouse - and love it. It comes down to personal preference and If learning the Might Mouse offers you benefit. And if so, this Wireless option just makes the product an even better fit. New OWC 2-Channel PCI/PCI-X SATA HD Controller As you know, OWC is all about providing options and I think our new $49.95 OWC SATA controller card delivers quite nicely. This card offers excellent SATA performance at an economical price, plus the extreme convenience of allowing connectivity of up to two SATA HDs internally, externally, or even one internal and one external. By simple switch, you set each channel to operate the corresponding internal or external SATA channel port. This is the fast, reliable, and flexible way to add up to two SATA hard drives to any PowerMac G3 B&W, PowerMac G4, or PowerMac G5(excluding 'oct 2005 dual-core) system with an available PCI/PCI-X slot. It is your perfect tool for getting the full eSATA performance from one of our new Elite Pro Quad solutions. Or, build your own 2-drive eSATA solution with an OWC Elite Pro 2-Bay eSATA enclosure kit. These are just a few of the many SATA options now supported at OWC. Hot off the press today - New 160GB MacBook/MacBook Pro HD Upgrade Kits Just added tonight are new $299.00 160GB 5400RPM Internal SATA HD Upgrade Kits perfect for that MacBook or MacBook Pro. What you get is a Seagate 160GB Momentus 5400.3 SATA HD (covered with a 5yr Seagate Factory Warranty), EMC Retrospect Backup Software, and the full support of OWC. If you check out our MacBook/MacBook Pro upgrades page, you can see installation videos + full line of both 5400RPM and 7200RPM HD options and the right the memory upgrades too. Our prices are typically a good bit less to get a 100GB 7200RPM or 120GB 5400RPM SATA Internal vs. what Apple charges JUST TO UPGRADE to the same Size/Speed! And, we'll give you a trade in rebate on your old SATA HD and/or memory making the OWC options even better. Or... use one of our OWC Mercury On-The-Go SATA FireWire enclosures to make the old HD external. For Fun An Apple Logo on the new PlayStation 3? Is this a sign of a coming collaboration? Not quite... It seems the agency working for Sony that produced this fine work uses Apple's $500 Shake application - only it was in 'trial mode'. And when in trial model, it water marks your work with the Apple Logo. LOL & Ooooops! :) Microsoft continues to make more and more noise about their up and coming 'ipod killer'. This sneak peak might have current iPod owners worried and watchful. But seriously - a pretty decent article under the peak as to why MS is dreaming and the media is just giving us something to read about. Intro Closing: That's a wrap for now. I really thought there'd be more, but that's a decent bit of info for now. With WWDC, Apple Expo Paris, Apple Expo UK, and the whole holiday season now coming up - it will take more than a newsletter a month to keep things covered. I'm looking forward to that too. Thanks for reading and hey, hope you're staying cool! I also hope you'll checkout and enjoy our latest Quick Tip, the latestReader Specials, and Roger's Music on the Mac which follow these 'special messages from our 'sponsor': Quick Links A better Apple/Macintosh ISP at a better price - FasterMac.Net From $5 a month, get nationwide dial up with Toll-Free Tech Support support, anti-virus blocking, powerfully effective and fully customizable anti-spam tools, web space, 5 e-mail accounts, and more. You get more and pay less with FasterMac.Net. DSL avaialble in Northwestern Illinois/Chicaoland via OWC.NET too. Just what does OWC do with trade-ins, open box items, discontinued goods, etc.? We put 'em up on our Clearance Deals Page. **Just added a ton of new goodies July 28th + various tidbits since** Upgrade the Mac you have or get a new one? OWC's exclusive Benchmark Reporting System helps you answer your own question. Compare various stock Macs vs. New Macs vs. Upgrades - you pick the Macs to compare and from up to 15 different tests we've completed. Use Apple OS 9.2.2 & Apple OS X on Macs Apple doesn't support because OWC does with OS 9 Helper and Xpostfacto! Quick Tip: Flip4Intel Windows Media player update Kind of a quick and easy one this week and timing is everything. In a previous newsletter, a quicktip covered the use of Flip4Mac for the easy integration into Quicktime support needed for Windows Media. Although maybe not an everyday need, occassionally I get a file or hit a site where Windows Media is needed... Sites like MSNBC just don't offer Quicktime streaming. :) As of July 19th, there was no version of Flip4Mac supported for Intel. This tip was originally written with credit given to the 'non-hack' Intel workaround I found and tested from OSNews. Well - good thing I did another quick check - end of last weeek the new Intel supported version was just released. :) Flip4Mac v2.1 Intel+PCC universal is now available and whether you have a PowerPC or Intel processor based Mac - this is the seamless and free solution for your Windows Media file accessibility needs. See past Quick Tip topics online in the Quick Tip Archive Great Buys and Featured Exclusive Specials for OWC E-Mail Subscribers: Find all the deals reserved just for Readers on your Tips n' Deals Exclusive Specials Page. What follows next is just a sampling of this week's highlights. 500GB Internal HD Upgrades from $209.00; 250GB too for $82.50 250GB Hitachi DeskStar T7K250 8MB Cache & 3 year Warranty IDE/ATA Version - $82.50 SATA I/II Version - $89.00 320GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 w/16MB Cache & 5 year Warranty IDE/ATA Version - $109.00 SATA I/II Version - $117.00 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM with 16MB Cache & 5 year Warranty IDE/ATA Version - $209.00 SATA I/II Version - $220.00 IDE/ATA Drives are for PowerMac G3 & G4; iMac G4; eMac G4 Models. Some of those models may require either an ATA PCI Card or InTech HD Speedtools with Hi-Cap driver for utilization of over 128GB. Also, SATA PCI Cards are available to allow the use of SATA HDs in any PowerMac model. -- Get HD Speedtools w/Hi-Cap for $15 SATA PCI HD Controllers from $39.99 ATA PCI HD Controllers from $69.99 All PowerMac G5s, iMac G5s, and the new iMac Intel models can use any of the above SATA drives. Apple iMacs all support one internal drive. PowerMac G5 models support up to two SATA drives using the Factory Bays, and you can add up to 3 additional drives inside the PowerMac G5 using Sonnet's G5 Jive + an additional SATA Controller card to support the additional drives. -- G5 Jive 3 HD Bracket/Cable Set $89 SATA PCI Cards for G5s from $39.99 Get Apple OS X 10.4 Tiger $89.99; Special Bundle with iLife 2005 $129.00 OWC has been able to make a special purchase of Apple OS X 10.4 full Retail Box version to offer them for just $89.99. All the updates through 10.4.7 are just a free download update way. Get Tiger 10.4 Retail Box Version - $95.00 Apple OS X 10.4/10.3/iLife 2005 Bundle Set - $129.00 Also available: Apple OS X 10.4.6 Retail Box Version $119; 5-User Family Pack $199 and more options including: Apple OS X 10.3.9 Panther Server for $149.00 Panther 10.3.x Single User on DVD for $47.99 Apple OS X 10.2.x for $17.99. External Firewire, FireWire+USB Solutions from $259 Sizzling Summer Deals on 500GB Single Drive Solutions: 500GB OWC Neptune FireWire 400 Solution 1yr Warranty now - $259.00 500GB OWC Mercury Elite FW800/400+USB2 2yr Warranty now - $319.99 500GB NewerTech miniStack V2 FireWire+USB2 2yr warranty now - $299.00 Solutions above are complete with Retrospect, Speedtools, Cables, & More! 1.0TB (1000GB) OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro 800 Performance RAID - $575.00 OWC 320GB Mercury Elite-AL FW800 7200RPM 8MB Solution - $205.00 OWC Mercury Elite Oxford911+ 3.5" FireWire 400 Enclosure Kit - $49.00 OWC 250GB Mercury Elite-AL FW400+USB2 7200RPM 8MB Solution $169.99 OWC 500GB Mercury Elite-AL Pro 800 Dual Drive FW800 RAID - $299.00 See the additional options & capacities online. Goodies from Griffin like iTrips from $9.99 Our good friends at Griffin have made it possible for OWC to offer some great deals on several popular Griffin products including: Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter for 3G & 4G iPods - $9.99 Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter for iPod mini - $12.99 Griffin iTalk Voice & Audio Recorder for 3G, 4G, Photo iPods - $22.99 Check these and all our Griffin deals right online. PowerBook / iBook / MacBook Notebook HDs - 100GB $119.00; 120GB $139.00 SATA Internals For MacBook Pro & MacBook models: 120GB WD Scorpio 5400RPM w/8MB Buffer & 3yr Warranty - $145.00 100GB Seagate Momentus 7200.1 w/8MB Buffer and 5yr Warranty - $209.99 *All PowerBook and iBook models require the use of a standard IDE/ATA notebook hard drive. Pre-2003 models are limited to 128GB or require Intech's HD Speedtools with Hi-Cap Driver to utilize over 128GB. ATA Internals For PowerBooks & iBooks: 80GB Toshiba MK8032GAX 5400RPM w/8MB Buffer & 3yr Warranty $89.00 100GB Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 5400RPM 8MB with 3yr Warranty $109.00 120GB WD Scorpio 5400RPM Notebook HD w/8MB Buffer & 3yr Warranty $139.00 High-Performance 7200RPM 2.5" Drives 60GB to 100GB now from $109.99 HD Speedtools w/Hi-Cap for $15 Mac Memory Upgrade Kits from $92.50 per 1GB 8/2/2006 Memory Report: I've been talking about it for months, indications of higher memory prices on the way and now we are actually seeing them. While memory is still extremely economical and of huge performance benefit, we have seen costs edge on up as much as 20% over the last few weeks. As always, we average in and do are darnest to always hold the best possible our the top quality memory you can always count on from OWC. And all of the memory we sell is backed by a LifeTime Advance Replacement Warranty too. The best time to purchase memory is when you can benefit from it, and I like to think you'll come to OWC as the best source for that memory too. :) Memory for all Intel Processor equipped Apple MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iMacs, & Mac minis These systems all feature two PC5300 DDR2 667MHz memory expansion slots. Modules do not need to be matched pairs, but installing the same size module in each slot (1GB + 1GB for examply) provides maximum memory performance according to Apple. See all memory and hard drive options for MacBook/MacBook Pro OWC/Techworks Special: 2GB Upgrade Set for MacBook/MacBook Pro (1GBx2) $212.50 Standard DDR for all other PowerMac G5 and iMac G5 models: 1GB Matched Pair (2x512MB) PC3200 DDR 184 Pin - $114.00 2GB Matched Pair (2x1GB) PC3200 DDR 184 Pin - 225.00 1GB PC3200 DDR Module for iMac G5 Only (PowerMac G5 requires Pairs!) $112.50 For new 'Oct/20005' PowerMac G5 Dual & Quad 'Dual-Core' Models: Eight Slots, Matched Pairs Required, DDR2 533MHZ PC4200 up to 16GB Max 1GB DDR2 Pair (512MBx2) - $ 95.00 2GB DDR2 Pair (1GB x 2) - $185.00 4GB DDR2 Pair (2GB x 2) - $417.50 Memory for iMac G5 1.9GHz, 2.1GHz with built in iSight Camera: 512MB Built in + One Slot PC4200 DDR 533MHz 240 Pin allows up to 2.5GB: 1GB DDR2 Upgrade Module - $ 92.50 2GB DDR2 Upgrade Module - $209.00 For Mac Mini, eMac G4/1.25-1.4GHz, and eMac 1.0GHz 'Education Model': 512MB PC3200/2700/2100 184 Pin DDR DIM Module now $57.50 1GB(1 x 1024MB) PC2700 DDR 184 Pin Module - $115.00 For all PowerBook 12" Models; all 'Pre Oct 19th, 2005' PowerBook G4 15" & 17" Models; All iBook G4 Models; And all iMac G4 models: 512MB PC2700/2100 DDR SO-DIMM 200 Pin Module - $49.50 1GB Samsung Factory Original - Same one Apple Installs $137.50 1GB OWC PC2700/2100 DDR SO-DIMM $120.00 For PowerMac G4 Sawtooth/AGP Graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, QuickSilver; eMac G4; iMac G3 350-700MHz Models: 256MB PC133 CL3/PC100 CL2 168 Pin SDRam DIMM Module - $24.99 512MB PC133 CL3/PC100 CL2 168 Pin SDRam DIMM Module - $67.50 Visit our Mac Memory Section to browse the full selection of memory we offer and/or use our online memory guide to get the right memory for your Mac(s). Apple Airport Cards Back in Stock Apple Airport Cards for PowerBook G4 Titanium, iBook G3s, PowerMac G4 Desktops, etc. with original Airport support. Until a couple weeks ago, it had been about seven months since we last had these. If you've been waiting or need one, here ya have it for - ** Now $115.00 ** Also available - Buffalo 802.11B/G Wireless PCMCIA Cardbus 'Airport Compatible' - $35.00 for any PowerBook G3 'Pismo'; any PowerBook G4 model. Uses the external PCMCIA Slot and available for a fraction of an Apple Airport's cost + give you faster 802.11G performance too! Other Wireless options for PowerBooks, PowerMacs & wireless routers, extenders, etc - also available from OWC. Fast 16X DVD/40X SuperDrive Burners w/Dual-Layer from $44.99 Upgrade your PowerMac G3-G4-G5; eMac G4; iMac G4 to the latest Pioneer SuperDrive with up to 16X DVD Burn Speeds, 8X Dual Layer burn for 8.5GB per DL Disc; and up to 40X CDR/CDRW Burn Speeds. Pioneer 'SuperDrive' from $44.99 or from $49.95 in one of six Value Bundles including Media & additional Software. Use Apple's iDVD, iPhoto, iTunes, DVD Studio Pro; Roxio Toast, Etc. For PowerBook G4 15" Ti, 12/15/17" Aluminum Models: MercuryPB 8X DVD w/Dual Layer SuperDrive Kit now from $119.99 Includes Dantz Retrospect, NTI Dragonburn, 10 Pieces DVD Media For all iMac G5 17" and 20" Models: MercuryG5i 8X DVD w/Dual Layer SuperDrive Kit now from $119.99 Includes Dantz Retrospect, NTI Dragonburn, 10 Pieces DVD Media Or - Go External and burn CDs and DVDs with virtually any Mac (or PC) from $89.99! USB2, Firewire/USB2 Models include all Cables & Media + compatible with iTunes, iPhoto, and iDVD5, Roxio Toast, etc! Processor Upgrades Mercury G4 Extreme for all PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics/Sawtooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, and Quicksilver models. 30 Day Money Back + 3 Year OWC Warranty Extreme @ 1.2GHz, $197.50 Extreme @ 1.5GHz, $259.00 MultiMedia via your Mac & Standalone too- Music-Movies-etc AL Tech MediaGate MG-35 is a stand alone Multimedia Player that lets you stream video, music, movies, photos and more - from your Mac and to your TV via home network. Utilizing a hard drive installed in the unit, you can directly store such multimedia content on the MG-35 for completely standalone use. The missing home entertainment multimedia link - from $129.00! Video Card Deals Get equipped with the latest ATI Video Cards for additional displays as well as Quartz Extreme and Tiger Core Acceleration from $65 here - really! PowerBook & iBook Batteries that run longer, last longer! NewerTech iBook and PowerBook batteries are the longest lasting, longest running standard type batteries you can buy! Built in the USA using only the very best cells from Japan and Canada, these batteries are built to last. NewerTech NuPower batteries, with up to 56% more capacity vs. Apple's original stock, are available for iBook G3 & G4, PowerBook G3s WallStreet/Lombard/FireWire models, and all PowerBook G4 Models. Deals on iPod Goodies 1800mAh NuPower Battery for 1st/2nd Gen iPods normal $14.99, now $9.99 46% more run time capacity vs. Apple stock battery. Jam again, Jam longer! See NewerTech Batteries for iPod 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, Photo & Mini + Online Videos. NewerTech Universal FireWire/USB Dock Adapter - $9.99 For all iPods with Dock Connector - Connect iPod to system with USB/USB2 or FireWire Cable. NewerTech DockSpot iPod White LED Light - $2.99 Nifty compact light that powers off any iPod with Dock Connector NewerTech Clean & Polish Kit for Apple iPods, iBooks, etc - $15.00 Not just some crummy cleaner or diluted polish in a bottle - this is a professional grade kit with two polish types and special cleaner that really restores. Add BlueTooth for $19.99; Wireless mice from $12.99 Add BlueTooth to any Mac with USB 2.0 Built in or that has a USB 2.0 Add on Card! Synch/Connect with BlueTooth Phones, BT Headsets, and other great Bluetooth enabled accessories for $19.99 Logitech RF Wireless 2 Button USB Mouse w/Scroll Wheel, only $12.99! I have been using the mouse happily since August. And have heard great feedback on the Mouse and Keyboard wireless combo to. Logitech Wireless Freedom for an unbeatable price. Logitech Freedom RF Wireless Keyboard + Mouse Combo is just $23.95 You'll find more great deals, updated regularly on your Tips 'n Deals Reader Specials Page, check it out! Music on the Mac 8/02 - Get Creative, Wirelessly Greetings from www.macsales.com/music Wireless Midi is here! http://eshop.macsales.com/?mkt=1694 The clever folks at M-Audio have a new product that is quite convenient. It is called the MidAir 25. It is a "Wireless Midi" keyboard. This is basically their popular Oxygen 8 keyboard controller fitted with a midi transmitter and a separate midi receiver. It allows you to control your virtual synths and/or hardware synths from anywhere in the studio (or living room for that matter)...no USB or power cables required. This is very convenient and fairly unique. I know from my own experience that one might want to record a track from that super comfortable couch in the control room or from another room--now it's easy to do so. Another great advantage is that you can now control a whole rack full of synth/sampler hardware on a live gig with just one simple wireless keyboard...no computer required- an elegant solution for a keyboard player doing live gigs. The transmitter has a specified range of 30 feet and is class compliant...no driver downloads required! I am hoping they will equip a controller with more keys such as an Radium 49 key or 61 key controller with similar wireless capability for more "two handed" playing possibilities. Having said that, I recognize that many controllers are used to play in one handed "parts" to a recording app such as GarageBand or Logic or Ableton Live. This is a great product to use with these fun and capable applications and I am sure many users including myself will find this wireless feature very clever and handy! For all you aspiring songwriters out there...follow this link to incredible (and free) advice on writing hit songs from a hit songwriter and producer in Nashville. Get our entertaining new Widget called Daily Guitar Jam. Visit studioA recording studio and Other World Computing's new audio showroom by appointment - email: rogerad@macsales.com For all your audio/music needs, macsales.com/music online. Subscribe to the "Rock Your Computer" PodCast. Browse and read other 'Music on the Mac' articles by Roger posted online. See how Roger created The Garage Album CD at The Garage Album website. Interact with Roger and other Apple Music/Audio users in our online music and audio forums. About our Music Guru: Roger Adler is a four-time Emmy nominated composer, producer, and performer. He is an endorser and clinician for the iGuitar by Brian Moore Guitars and his work is recognizable in over 1000 television commercials. Adler performed at the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. as recently as 2005 and his recordings include appearances on the Groundhog Day feature film soundtrack and The Garage Album. He is widely recognized for his role as Music director for the A&E television series "The Best of Comic Relief" starring Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg and for 16 years as Music Director for the popular series "Wild Chicago." Adler is the owner of two recording studios serving the professional entertainment industry, i^3 audio at North Pier in Chicago and studioA at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake, IL. In addition to facilitating the Daily Guitar Jam Widget, Adler produces the popular Podcast Show "Rock Your Computer" which broadcasts to an international audience via Apple's iTunes Music Store. Closing: This time around, just don't have a much a lot to close out with. My son, now just over 13 months, is walking (ok - up to 10 steps or so at a time) for the first time and he is the joy of my life. It's so amazing to see him grow and develop - just really something. The diapers I could do without, but a small price to pay. Excited about WWDC and the Apple's future. Apple is growing faster than it's competitors and growing market share, officially, again for the first time in what must be nearly a decade if not longer. While I was not initially too excited by the switch to Intel - I've come way around and starting to really be impressed by the processors they've been cranking out. With that all said - just want to do what I can to make sure the joys life offer and those other, less important things, that still are a part of today and making it interesting - can be the primary 'concerns' so to speak. We've got it darn good in this country. Security, comforts, food, clothing, water, etc. When there are complaints to be made, rarely are they about availability of the necessities and being able to complain is a luxury, in that sense, itself. A real price is paid to protect and maintain the freedom and liberty and security we all too often take for granted. Anyway.... Always the best, stay cool, and we'll be back again in a week post WWDC! Thank you for being an OWC Tips n' Deals subcriber! 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