As rumoured Apple has today updated its line of enterprise servers boasting twice the performance of the previous models.

Using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt. Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.

2TB Time Capsule Coming Soon? -

Third party Apple retailer ClubMac is currently displaying an image on its website that shows a Time Capsule packaging box with a stated capacity of 2TB. Apple currently sells Time Capsule units in 500GB and 1TB units only.

Microsoft's latest ad attacks Mac aesthetics, computing power - Continuing its advertising campaign which seeks to promote generic PCs running Windows as more attractive than Macs, Microsoft's latest spot plays up specifications over aesthetics as opposed to just suggesting that PCs are simply cheaper as the previous spot did.

Overview
Intuos4 redefines the Intuos pen tablet experience, thanks to a new design and new features inspired by members of our professional creative community.

As Natural As Can Be
The shape and surface alike have been completely re-engineered to enable ergonomic, consistent strokes, even over long periods of time. Available in four different wide-format sizes, S. M, L, XL, you can pick the perfect size to fit your specific working style and workflow needs.

QuickTime Stream of iPhone 3.0 Media Event Available -
A QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 media event has been posted. The event revealed a massive list of new features for developers and end-users which we summarized in a previous post.

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Dell unveils heavier, more expensive MacBook Air rival - Dell on Tuesday took aim at Apple's high-end portable computing dominance with a new design-focused Adamo notebook, but the PC maker is already facing questions about the machine's viability in a slumping economy.

Steve Jobs dream - iPod without buttons -

We can’t say we saw this one coming……

As readers may or may not be aware, Apple today updated its online store with a new Shuffle, the third generation of the matchbook sized iPod. We will of course pause to allow readers to salivate over it (or not).

Shootout: Parallels outperforms VMware Fusion in many tests - A head-to-head test of Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMware Fusion - the two leading competitors in the Mac Virtualization segment - crowns Parallels as the clear winner, but the testers found both products performed well and VMware can even be a better choice under certain circumstances.

With the release of the new iMac models, Apple is clearing out the 'old' models. If you're looking for a deal on an iMac, they don't come by often...and the deals don't last long. There's a very limited number of them left:

$100 off - iMac (20LCD/2.4GHZ/1GB/250GB/SD) $1199 (in stock)
$250 off -iMac (24LCD/2.8GHZ/2GB/320GB/SD) $1649 (in stock)

Offer: Purchase any new Apple Computer together with an eligible Canon Printer from a participating

*Terms & Conditions may apply.
Promotion Period: February 16, 2009 - May 31, 2009

Eligible Products:
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Canon:
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Channels: Apple Authorized Resellers (excluding Best Buy, Future Shop, London Drugs and Staples)

See the attached for mail-in-rebate forms, and Terms & Conditions.

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