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updated version of .Mac Backup software that allows members to archive the content of their iLife Home folder; and a four-fold increase in
combined iDisk and email storage to 1GB for individuals and 2GB for families.
Wireless Connectivity and Networking
AirPort Extreme
®
AirPort Extreme is the Company’s next generation Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the 802.11g standard,
which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base
Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base
station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station.
AirPort
® Express
AirPort® Express is the first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB
printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking
software which works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based computer to
any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.
Other Connectivity and Networking Solutions
Mac OS X includes capabilities for Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is an industry standard for wirelessly connecting computers and
peripherals that supports transmission of data at up to 3 Mbps within a range of approximately 30 feet. The Company’s Bluetooth technology
for Mac OS X lets customers wirelessly share files between Macintosh systems, synchronize and share contact information with Palm-OS
based PDAs, and access the Internet through Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. A Bluetooth USB adaptor can Bluetooth-enable any USB-based
Macintosh computer running in Mac OS X version 10.1.4 or higher.
Bonjour™, the Company’s zero configuration networking technology, is based on open Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Standard
Protocols such as IP, ARP, and DNS and is built into Mac OS X. This technology uses industry standard networking protocols and zero
configuration technology including Ethernet or 802.11-based wireless networks like the Company’s AirPort products. The source code for this
technology also includes software to support UNIX, Linux, and Windows-based systems and devices.
The Company developed FireWire technology, also referred to as IEEE 1394, which is a high-speed serial I/O technology for connecting
digital devices such as digital camcorders and cameras to desktop and portable computers. With its high data-transfer speed and “hot plug-and-
play” capability, FireWire has become an established cross-platform industry standard for both consumers and professionals. FireWire is
currently integrated in all Macintosh systems.
Product Support and Services
AppleCare ® offers a range of support options for the Company’s customers. These options include assistance that is built into software
products, printed and electronic product manuals, online support including comprehensive product information as well as technical assistance,
and the AppleCare Protection Plan. The AppleCare Protection Plan is a fee-based service that typically includes three years of phone support
and hardware repairs, dedicated web-based support resources, and user diagnostic tools.
Markets and Distribution
The Company’s customers are primarily in the education, creative, consumer, and business markets. The Company distributes its products
through wholesalers, resellers, national and regional retailers and
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