Apple unveils slew of products in India

NEW DELHI- Apple unveiled eight new products in the Indian market, a week before the visit of the company's co-founder and CEO, Steve Job.

The new products are:

1.iMac

2.iPod Radio Remote

3.New Mac mini

4.iPod Hi-Fi

5.iLife'06

6.MacBook

7.iWork'06

8.New 1GB iPod

The iMac design features dual-core processors, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing, and the media experience of Front Row with the Apple Remote, according to a press release.

Starting at Rs.79,800, every new iMac comes with iLife '06, the next generation of Apple's suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring major new versions of iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and introducing iWeb, a new iLife application that helps create websites with photos, blogs and Podcasts and publish them on .Mac.

The new iMac is the first of a new generation of Macs featuring Intel processors that Apple will roll out during 2006.

The iPod Radio Remote, which combines the convenience of a wired remote control with new FM radio capabilities for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod. The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to skip tracks and adjust the volume of their iPod even when it's in a pocket or backpack, and listen to FM radio stations while displaying station and song information on their iPod screen.

The new Mac mini is with the Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance up to four times faster than its predecessor.Starting at just Rs.35,500 the Mac mini is the most affordable way to enjoy iLife '06,the next generation of Apple's suite of digital lifestyle applications.

iPod Hi-Fi is an all-new high-fidelity speaker system that works seamlessly with the iPod to redefine the home stereo system. iPod Hi-Fi delivers breathtaking acoustic performance and room-filling sound unlike any other speaker system designed for the iPod in an innovative, all-in-one design that can be powered from a wall socket or by six D-cell batteries. iPod Hi-Fi is easily controlled by the Apple Remote for an amazing stereo experience in any room in the house.

iLife '06 is the most significant upgrade to Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications ever. iLife '06 features iPhoto 6 with blazing performance, new printed books, calendars and cards, and Apple's innovative new Photocasting for sharing photos over the Internet; iMovie HD 6 with new motion themes for adding spectacular production value to your movies; iDVD 6 for authoring custom DVDs for today's widescreen TVs; and GarageBand 3, now the complete solution for creating professional-quality Podcasts.

MacBook Pro notebook computer featuring the new Intel Core Duo processor delivers up to four times the performance of the PowerBook G4. The new MacBook Pro, the first Mac notebook based on an Intel processor, features a stunning aluminum enclosure just one inch thin, weighs only 5.6 pounds, includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, and the Apple Remote and Front Row software for a simple, intuitive and powerful way for users to enjoy their content wherever they go.

iWork '06, a new version of Apple's suite of productivity software, has new features designed to make it easy for users to create even more compelling documents and presentations. iWork '06 includes major enhancements within Pages 2 and Keynote 3 including stunning three-dimensional charts, iPhoto-like advanced image editing and masking tools, and spreadsheet-like tables that make it easy to get great results in minutes.

New 1GB iPod nano offers the same features as the 2GB and 4GB iPod nano models and holds up to 240 songs or 15,000 photos. The new 1GB iPod nano's ultra-portable design is thinner than a #2 pencil and features Apple's patent pending Click Wheel.

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