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PowerPage.org - claims Live coverage.

MacObserver - Live updates if they have net access during the keynote.

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We'll provide updates as we get them...

News from the expo:

  • The Apple Store is up-to-date with the new products/pricings.

  • New iPod Contact functionality (standard vCard support and "Contacts" menu) via now-available iPod Updater v1.1.

  • Custom laser engraving option for iPod (27 chars, two lines of text) for $49.

  • Apple announced a new iPod. 10GB iPod for $499, 5GB iPod for $399.
  • Apple announces 23-inch Cinema HD Display with 1920x1200 resolution (2.3 megapixels). $3499.
  • Bluetooth support coming in next build of OS X. Jobs demonstrates Sony Clie w/ bluetooth memory stick syncing with a Mac equipped with USB bluetooth interface.

  • Due to increases in the cost of RAM and LCD units, Jobs announced that the new iMacs will see an increase in cost of $100 each, bringing them to $1399, $1599, $1799 respectively.

  • A new iMac TV ad was shown.
  • 125,000 new iMacs sold to date--beyond expectations (5,000/day now shipping).
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