Core 2 Duo MacBooks?

In brief: UK-based online retailer play.com has posted what appears to be new Core 2 Duo-based MacBooks ahead of Apple's anticipated launch date; the notebooks boast 2GHz processors, but play.com's description and specifications remain the same as Apple's current MacBooks with the exception of CPU speed.... Interest in developing plug-ins for Aperture has exceeded Apple's expectations following the company's decision to allow third-party developers to extend the application.... Microsoft's 2007 Office suite has gone gold, and company officials noted today that the worldwide business availability of the 2007 Office suite, Vista, and Exchange Server 2007 is still scheduled for November 30th.... eWEEK labs has tested pre-RTM code for Office 2007, revealing some significant changes in the software that creates a big decision for IT managers.... GelaSkins has added an entirely new line of skins for Apple's second-generation iPod nano, and is recruiting numerous new artists.... iPodMods will soon offer transparent shells for iPods called iVue Crystal Cases ($20-35), which will come in several shades and expose the internal circuitry of fourth- and fifth-generation iPods, as well as the iPod nano.

by MacNN Staff