Briefly: Apple ships MacBook Pro

In brief: Members of Apple's discussion forum have reportedly received confirmation that their MacBook Pros have shipped, following reported delays on some early orders.... This year's MacGathering keynote address will be delivered by Sinbad, a comedian known for his roles in movies such as Houseguest and First Kid.... Pagesuser.com has opened its store, offering products that help users get more out of the iWork suite of applications.... Altec has unveiled its Altec inMotion iM111 ($100, shown at right) speaker system for portable digital players, offering a "savvy, lightweight design".... Apple is getting some free publicity at the Olympics, as atheletes listen to and promote their iPod during the games in Italy.... Computer Spectrum recently unveiled the PodOLock for iPod mini ($20) owners, an anti-theft system that secures the player in a clear acrylic case.

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