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Table of Contents
Mac® Pro
The Mac Pro desktop computer is targeted at business and professional users and is designed to meet the performance, expansion, and
networking needs of the most demanding Mac user. In January 2008, the Company introduced the new Mac Pro featuring up to two Intel Quad-
Core Xeon processors running at up to 3.2GHz, 12MB of Level 2 cache per processor and dual-independent 1.6GHz front-side buses, and up to
32GB of 800MHz fully buffered memory. The Mac Pro also features a direct attach storage solution for snap-in installation of up to four 1TB
hard drives for a total of 4TB of internal storage and optional AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0.
iMac®
The iMac desktop computer is targeted at consumer, education and business customers. In April 2008, the Company updated the iMac to include
Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at up to 3.06GHz, up to 4GB of 800MHz SDRAM memory, a faster graphics card option using NVIDIA
GeForce 8800 GS graphics, and a slot-loading double-layer SuperDrive. All iMac models also include a built-in iSight video camera, AirPort
Extreme 802.11n wireless networking, and Bluetooth 2.1.
Mac® mini
The Mac mini is an Intel-based desktop computer that includes 1GB of 667MHz memory that is expandable to 2GB and either a 1.83GHz or
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. All Mac mini models include built-in Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme 802.11g wireless networking,
Bluetooth 2.0, a total of four USB 2.0 ports, and one FireWire 400 port. Mac mini includes a full-
size digital video interface and a video graphics
array output adapter to connect to a variety of displays.
Xserve®
Xserve is a 1U rack-mount server powered by up to two Quad-Core 128-bit Intel Xeon processors running at up to 3.0GHz and features Mac OS
X Server 10.5 Leopard, which became available in October 2007. Xserve supports up to 32GB of random access memory, remote management,
storage drives of up to 3TB, and an optional internal Xserve RAID card.
Music Products and Services
The Company offers its iPod line of portable digital music players and related accessories to Mac and Windows users. All iPods work with the
Company’s iTunes digital music management software (“iTunes software”) available for both Mac and Windows-based computers. The
Company also provides an online service to distribute third-party music, audio books, music videos, short films, television shows, movies,
podcasts, and applications through its iTunes Store. In July 2008, the Company launched the iTunes App Store that allows a user to browse,
search for, or purchase third-party applications through either a Mac or Windows-based computer or wirelessly download them directly onto an
iPhone or iPod touch. In addition to the Company’s own iPod accessories, thousands of third-
party iPod compatible products are available, either
through the Company’s online and retail stores or from third parties, including portable and desktop speaker systems, headphones, car radio
solutions, voice recorders, cables and docks, power supplies and chargers, and carrying cases and armbands.
iPod® shuffle
The iPod shuffle weighs half an ounce and features an aluminum design and a built-in clip. The iPod shuffle is available in 1GB or 2GB flash
memory configurations and is capable of holding up to 240 or 500 songs, respectively. The iPod shuffle is available in a variety of colors and
provides up to 12 hours of battery life. The iPod shuffle includes a shuffle switch feature that allows users to listen to their music in random
order or in the order of their playlists synced through iTunes. iPod shuffle works with iTunes’ patent-pending AutoFill option that automatically
selects songs to fill the iPod shuffle from a user’s iTunes library.
iPod® nano
In September 2008, the Company introduced the new iPod nano, a flash-memory-based iPod featuring the thinnest iPod design ever. The iPod
nano incorporates a two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, a built-in
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