Mac OS X Snow Leopard is an even more powerful and refined version of the world’s most advanced operating system. In ways big and small, it gets faster, more reliable, and easier to use. New core technologies unleash the power of today’s advanced hardware technology and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation. And Snow Leopard includes built-in support for the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server, so you can use your Mac at home and at work.

Top Updates in Mac OS X
Mac OS X is the world’s most advanced operating system. Built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation and designed to be simple and intuitive, it’s what makes the Mac innovative, highly secure, compatible, and easy to use.

Better, faster, easier. Mac OS X Snow Leopard includes hundreds of improvements that will help make your Mac faster, more responsive, and more reliable than ever. Installation is up to 50 percent faster than with Mac OS X Leopard; wake from sleep is as much as two times faster; shutdown is up to 80 percent faster; and initial Time Machine backups to Time Capsule are up to 80 percent faster than in Leopard.2

Dock. Now Exposé is integrated in the Dock, giving you a quick and easy way to see all the open windows of an application.

Finder. The Finder has been completely rewritten to take advantage of the new technologies in Snow Leopard. The familiar Finder interface is unchanged, but you’ll discover that the Finder is faster and more responsive. It also includes an enhanced icon view with live file previews, so you can thumb through a multipage document or even watch a QuickTime movie.

New core technologies. New core technologies in Snow Leopard unleash the power of today’s advanced hardware and prepare Mac OS X for future innovation.

QuickTime X. The next-generation media technology, QuickTime X powers the audio and video experience in Snow Leopard. It debuts a completely new QuickTime Player application with a clean, uncluttered interface as well as an easy way to record, trim, and share your media.

Out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange. Snow Leopard includes out-of-the-box support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 in Mail, iCal, and Address Book, so it’s easier than ever to take your Mac to work.

Safari 4. The latest version of the blazing-fast web browser delivers up to 50 percent faster JavaScript performance2 and is more resistant to crashes than ever.

Universal Access. Every Mac comes standard with a wide range of assistive—or Universal Access—technologies that help people with disabilities experience what the Mac has to offer. Snow Leopard continues this support with a variety of innovative features that advance accessibility even further.

1. Price is $39 CDN as of August 2009, is subject to change, and does not include taxes or shipping. 2. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2009 comparing prerelease Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard with shipping Mac OS X v10.5.8 Leopard. Performance will vary based on system configuration, network, file sizes, data sets, and other factors. These tests reflect the approximate performance of Mac OS X.

TM and © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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August 20 -21, 2009

Apple update the Time Capsule to 2TB
ack up a lifetime’s worth of memories with the Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support.1 Choose from 1TB and 2TB models.2

Apple Announces New Final Cut Studio
Apple announces a significant update to Final Cut Studio, with more than 100 new features and new versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color and Compressor. The industry’s leading video post-production suite, Final Cut Studio features Final Cut Pro 7 with new versions of ProRes to support virtually any workflow, Easy Export for one-step delivery, and iChat Theater integration for real-time editing collaboration from anywhere in the world.

Apple Announces Final Cut Server 1.5
Apple announced Final Cut Server 1.5, which frees up even more time for creative work, with new features that make it exceptionally flexible and easy to use. Final Cut Server can manage thousands of assets, execute dozens of routine production tasks, and keep every member of your team in sync—all while you continue working.

Apple Announces New Logic Studio
Apple announced the new Logic Studio, a huge leap forward for guitar players, live performers, and all musicians who write, record, edit, and mix their own music. New Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins provide 25 amp models and 30 stompbox pedals to create both legendary and modern guitar tones.

Apple Announces Logic Express 9
Apple announces Logic Express 9, a huge leap forward for guitar players and all musicians who write, record, edit, and mix their own music. New Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins provide 25 amp models and 30 stompbox pedals to create both legendary and modern guitar tones.

We will be in attendance at the 2009 Apple Expo, which is being held at the Distillery District on August 20 -21, 2009. We will be manning the Apple Consultant Network booth and our leader, Tim, will be presenting two seminars.

From their web site:
Meet the best Mac manufacturers, see live product demonstrations, touch and feel the latest products and learn from the best Mac experts in Canada. You even get an opportunity to help us select the specific manufacturers or types of products you want to see.

This is a uniquely Canadian event exclusively for Mac enthusiasts as well as people contemplating switching to a Mac.

On Friday, August 21 from 3pm to 9pm, you can enjoy the biggest Apple event in Canada. Stay back for the after-event Apple Expo Party with over 300 Mac VIPs – mingle, enjoy great food, drinks, conversation and entertainment!

This is the once-a-year Canadian Mac Extravaganza exclusively for Mac users like you. You are invited to join 3,000 other Mac users! Only $15 to register today for full access to the Exhibition Halls!

Location:
The Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3C4

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