SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Sept. 11, 2008 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors now power 37 platforms from global OEMs, nine of which are designed with virtualization in mind.  With Dell’s latest M905 PowerEdge blade server introduced today, AMD and Dell can claim the only 16-core x86 server to support 11 tiles or 66 Virtual Machines (VM) in VMmark performance testing. The new server is now available along with the Dell PowerEdge M805 blade. Both servers are uniquely designed to leverage AMD-Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology for enhanced virtualization performance to help businesses maximize valuable datacenter real estate.

“Virtualization technology is an essential solution for businesses seeking to create efficient and easy to manage data centers,” said Patrick Patla, general manager, Server and Workstation Business, AMD.  “Our processor technology combined with these new Dell PowerEdge servers offer a solution that can help speed mainstream virtualization adoption in the industry. We are excited that more customers now have greater choice in virtualization platforms and are able to take advantage of the performance leadership delivered by AMD’s Direct Connect Architecture.”

AMD’s unique Direct Connect Architecture helps enable the efficient memory and I/O capabilities that memory-intensive virtualization servers require, while alleviating the bottleneck of traditional front-side bus architectures. Combined with AMD’s Rapid Virtualization Indexing, which can significantly improve virtualization performance through more efficient virtual machine memory management, the new PowerEdge servers create an optimal virtualization platform tailored for performance and reliability. The new Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor-based Dell PowerEdge line of servers can support VMware ESXi 3.5, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer Dell Express Edition integrated hypervisors. For more information on AMD virtualization, please visit http://www.amd.com/virtualization.

“Dell is offering customers a smarter path to virtualization with its new blades and across its entire portfolio of enterprise products and services,” said Sally Stevens, Director of Server Product Marketing, Dell. “Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors with AMD-V technology have been instrumental in achieving this level of virtualization performance, especially in memory-intensive applications.”      

For more information on AMD benchmark performance results, please visit http://www.amd.com/opteronperformance. For more details on the largest lineup ever of Dell servers based on AMD processors, please visit www.amd.com/dell.

AUSTRALIA, Sydney – September 10, 2008 – Symantec, Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) 

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the availability of Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009, setting a new industry standard for speed and performance. The Norton 2009 products were designed with a “zero-impact” performance goal, supported by more than 300 improvements that span nearly every aspect of the product, from the scanning engines to the user interface.   

Norton 2009 Key Facts: 

Light on Resources

Reengineered for speed, Norton 2009 includes hundreds of performance enhancements and introduces new technologies:

• Community intelligence-driven Norton Insight technology removes the need to scan common files, thus greatly reducing the number of files that have to be scanned regularly
• Pulse Updates every 5 to 15 minutes deliver the latest protection updates faster than any other competitor

Independent 3^rd party test lab, PassMark Software was commissioned to benchmark Symantec and top security software competitors’ performance impact on key metrics[1]. Highlights from this report include:

• Fastest install — Norton Internet Security 2009 installs in only 52 seconds
• Least working memory usage — Norton Internet Security 2009 uses less than 7MB
• Fastest quick scan — Norton Internet Security 2009 scans in only 33 seconds  

Comprehensive Protection

Norton 2009 includes the Norton Protection System, a multilayered system of technologies that work in concert to stop threats before they impact you. The Norton Protection System includes:

• Industry-leading browser protection for both Firefox and IE safeguards you from Web-based attacks
• Enhanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) engine for multimedia attacks
• SONAR advanced protection for real-time protection from unknown threats
• Antibot protection
• System recovery tool for deep infections

Independent security software testing firm, AV-Test recently released results of their malware protection analysis of the 2009 security suites. AV-Test included the Norton Internet Security 2009 beta against 33 other well-known suites and virus scanners. Key findings from this report were that Norton Internet Security 2009 beta ranked at the top of the list by:

• Detecting 98 percent of malware
• Detecting 95 percent of spyware
• Producing no false positives

New Usability Enhancements

Norton 2009 delivers the best customer experience through features that solve daily problems:

• Silent mode suspends alerts and updates automatically to avoid interrupting or slowing activities such as games, movies or presentations
• Smart scheduler handles scans, updates and other activities when the PC is idle, and processes retreat into the background within milliseconds of user activity
• New user interface (UI) streamlines the experience so users can reach important features with a single click, and advanced users can configure custom settings with ease
• Lightweight UI includes advanced performance meter to detail CPU usage at any given time  

Free Technical Support

• Symantec now delivers free support to customers across all available channels – via the web, email, chat or phone[2]
• In addition to free support, Symantec now hosts a thriving Norton Users Forum beta which is open to the public and averages 1,000 new posts weekly  

Quotes:

“Today’s Norton is now proven to be faster and stronger than ever before,” said Rowan Trollope senior vice president, Consumer Business, Symantec. “The products run light on the system, install in less than a minute and include industry first features like Norton Insight, which dramatically reduces the number of files that have to be scanned.” 

“This is the highest quality consumer product we’ve ever shipped,” Trollope continued. “We’re especially pleased to be able to offer free support via web, email, chat or phone to every 2009 customer.” 

User comments on Norton Internet Security 2009 from 3^rd party usability study on security suites[3]:

• “Norton: Easy to install, self-explanatory, functionality was great.”
• “Overall, it’s more thorough and easier to manipulate than McAfee.”
• “Wow…that was really fast…faster than Trend.”  

Graphics:

Screen shots available upon request

Box shots available upon request 

Embedded Videos:

• Video introduction to Norton 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLpczEDotIA
• You Need the Speed video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv5VMeS-H2g

 Links / URLs:

• PassMark Software security software performance report available here: http://www.passmark.com/ftp/antivirus_09-performance-testing-ed1.pdf
• Podcast interview with Rowan Trollope, SVP Consumer products on Norton 2009: http://www.symantec.com/about/news/podcasts/detail.jsp?podid=hho_nav_nis_09_overview
• Norton Protection Blog: http://norton.lithium.com/norton/blog?blog.id=npb1
• AV-Test 2009 Malware protection report: http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02

Tags / Keywords:

Norton, Internet Security, antivirus, antispyware, security, performance, identity theft, free support, Rowan Trollope, Norton Users Forum, Norton Insight 

Pricing and Availability

Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 will be available mid September for purchase in Australia through retailers and the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.com.au as well as various retail locations and online.  

The suggested retail price for Norton Internet Security 2009 is AU$99.95 for a three PC license, which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates. The suggested retail price of Norton AntiVirus 2009 is AU$49.95 which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates. All Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus users with a valid product subscription are eligible to receive the latest product updates via the subscription service model. For more information, visit the Norton Update centre at www.symantec.com.au.

Microsoft Blue Track Technology and the Explorer Mouse

Microsoft’s new tracking technology combines the width and power of optical technology with the precision of laser tracking to allow consumers to mouse on many surfaces. It works where mice using laser technology may struggle, powering over common roadblocks such as granite benchtops. Laser technology is also sensitive to dust and dirt accumulation during travel, which can lead to poor tracking performance. BlueTrack Technology will debut in two new top-of-the-line mice, Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse.

Microsoft Arc Mouse

Microsoft has raised the style stakes with their new, revolutionary crescent-moon-shaped mouse designed to be just as fashionable as it is functional — the Arc Mouse. The Arc Mouse’s elegant, foldable shape allows it to easily slip into any bag while on the go and expand to a comfortable full size mouse in one easy motion – much like a clamshell mobile phone.

AUSTRALIA – Sydney, September 2008 – Today Ubisoft and CBS Consumer Products announced the all-new video game CSI: NY. For the first time in the CSI video game series, CSI: NY will allow you to play as actual characters from the hit TV show. The video game features five new original cases crafted by writers from the CSI: NY television series and will launch for the PC at the end of 2008.

“We are thrilled to offer fans a new type of crime-solving experience with CSI: NY,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Ubisoft. “With an all-new graphic novel art style, improved player controls and added interactive gameplay, CSI: NY will provide a more accessible approach for fans looking to immerse themselves in the show’s universe.” 

“We are excited to be partnering with Ubisoft again on the next iteration in the successful CSI video game series,” said Liz Kalodner, executive vice president and general manager of CBS Consumer Products. “With CSI: NY’s engaging storylines, compelling characters and unique visual style, it is a natural progression to extend the experience into a video game that effectively brings the show to life.” 

Ubisoft’s CSI video game franchise has sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide since the first CSI title was released in 2003.

Game features include:

SOLVE CRIMES IN THE BIG APPLE – Finally, CSI fans can experience the environment, characters and mysteries of CSI: NY. Piece together clues and uncover hidden evidence in the biggest city in America. Explore five brand-new, bizarre crimes and bring suspects to justice.

PLAY AS THE STARS – For the first time, players can take on the role of CSI stars, playing characters Detective Mac Taylor and Stella Bonasera.

MORE ACCESSIBLE GAMEPLAY – A new, moody graphic novel art style and enhanced, user-friendly interface will assure accessibility and hours of replay for all types of gamers. Improved gameplay includes new mechanics for conversations, computer use, blood work and much more.

CONTROL INTERROGATIONS – For the first time, players can control interrogations and use evidence to reveal a suspect’s lies. Take part in dramatic interrogations and create atmospheric reenactments while exploring grisly crime scenes inspired by the show.

DIG DEEPER WITH NEW MINI GAMES – Includes an incredible variety of new mini-games, such as: code breaking, facial reconstruction, triangulating shooter locations, physics simulation reconstructions, Internet searching and more!

Adobe Advances Broadcast Solutions at IBC 2008

Adobe Systems is showcasing advanced video and new media technologies that are enabling broadcasters and media professionals to create, deliver, and monetize dynamic media across disparate platforms and devices. Highlights include previews of the next version of Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium and Adobe Flash Media Server software, as well as the introduction of Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server software (see below), a fast, scalable solution for converting multiple video file formats for delivery via Adobe Flash software, which has established itself as the premier instant-on video solution for media companies around the world.

You can see the full release here:

http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/200809/091008AdobeIBC.html

Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server Debuts at IBC 2008

Adobe Systems today announced Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server software, a scalable, high-performance solution for preparing content from a vast range of formats for delivery in the ubiquitous Adobe Flash format. Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server is a new addition to the Adobe Flash Media Server family of products, which includes Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server 3, Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server 3 and Adobe Flash Media Rights Management Server software. For more information, please visit www.adobe.com/go/fmes

Adobe Flash Media Encoding Server is expected to be available worldwide by the end of 2008. Australian pricing will follow soon.

You can see the full release here:

http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/200809/091008AdobeFMES.html

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Sept. 10, 2008 —AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the ATI RadeonTM HD 4600 series, mainstream graphics offerings that deliver exceptional gaming and HD multimedia performance while consuming less power than a standard light bulb.2 Comprising the ATI Radeon™ HD 4670 and the ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics cards, the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series leverages the leading technology found in the award-winning ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 series, including support for the latest DirectX® 10.1 games, superior HD multimedia capabilities and industry leading performance-per-watt3, all delivered at affordable prices for the mainstream graphics segment.  The combined features and technologies and incredible prices makes the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series a superb all-around performer, ideal for playing the latest games or driving a high quality home theatre entertainment experience.

The ATI Radeon HD 4670 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics cards feature AMD’s TeraScale graphics engine, with 320 stream processing cores, and are based on AMD’s advanced second generation 55nm process.  The result is that even in today’s most demanding games like Crysis, the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series delivers up to double the performance of competing products at the same price.1  Both the ATI Radeon HD 4670 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 deliver substantial gaming horsepower with minimal power draw – the ATI Radeon HD 4670 operating at under 60 watts and the ATI Radeon HD 4650 operating under 50 watts under full load – eliminating the need for additional power connectors and making installation a cinch.  The ATI Radeon HD 4670 is immediately available with a frame buffer of 512MB GDDR3 memory with an MSRP from USD $79, while a 1GB DDR3-based variant is scheduled to ship later this month. The ATI Radeon HD 4650 features a frame buffer of 512MB GDDR2 memory and is expected to be available later in the month at an MSRP from USD $69.

“Today, AMD is providing mainstream users – one of the largest segments of the market – with superior graphics products and performance at previously unheard of prices,” said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “The success of the ATI Radeon™ HD 4000 series validates that AMD’s shift away from the traditional means of producing large, hot, monolithic graphics chip continues to be a successful strategy  AMD continues to execute against its timelines and deliver leading graphics performance at every price point.

“Mainstream graphics cards – those priced under $100 – represent more than two-thirds of all desktop graphics sold today4,” said Dean McCarron, founder and principal, Mercury Research.  Providing competitive solutions in this segment is a mandatory requirement to have a strong position in the graphics market.”

“The ATI Radeon HD 4670 proved to be an excellent performer, especially considering its low-power operation and affordable price,” said Marco Chiappetta, HotHardware.com.  “AMD’s new ATI Radeon HD 4670 handily outperformed the ATI Radeon HD 3650 and GeForce 9500 GT across a broad range of benchmarks and just missed hitting the mark set by more expensive offerings.  The ATI Radeon HD 4670 performed very well in our benchmark testing, which included a number of popular 3D applications and SD and HD video playback tests.”

Leading DirectX 10.1 support
Only AMD graphics offer top-to-bottom DirectX 10.1 support and the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series continues that legacy.  Leading game developers are working with AMD to create a new generation of game titles utilizing DirectX® 10.1 to deliver improved features and performance for a better game experience. Developers including Electronic Arts’ Phenomic Studio and its forthcoming fantasy online real-time strategy game BattleForge™, and SEGA and its futuristic military real-time strategy game Stormrise™, both exploit DirectX 10.1 for advanced gaming performance and visual realism.

“As one of the largest computer system manufacturers in North America targeting the mainstream gaming space, we are committed to building systems that deliver tremendous value to our customers,” said Eric Cheung, CEO, CyberPower.  “The leading edge technology that AMD is delivering to the mainstream marketplace with the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series is unsurpassed and we are proud to support AMD’s efforts to bring a high-end gaming experience to the masses.”

 “You don’t have to be a professional gamer to appreciate the incredible performance delivered by the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series for under $100,” said Orlando Garcia, president and CEO, Frag Dominant.

Stunning HD viewing experience
The ATI Radeon HD 4600 series brings high-definition, home theatre quality video features to the mainstream segment. AMD has incorporated its second generation Unified Video Decoder (UVD 2.0) for advanced hardware HD video processing ensuring a smooth HD viewing experience on HD-capable monitors.  In addition, it features support for HDMI 7.1 surround sound audio for an immersive big-screen entertainment feel.

Home theater enthusiasts will be captivated by ATI Avivo™ HD technology that delivers sharp images and vibrant color fidelity for Blu-ray™ and HD content.  In addition, ATI Avivo™ HD technology delivers dynamic contrast adjustment for a crisp, vibrant picture with incredible quality, the ability for users to upscale DVD content to nearly twice the display resolution of HD content5, as well as take full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with picture-in-picture capabilities for bonus features such as director commentary.

Unsurpassed performance-per-watt
Built with efficiency, scalability and performance in mind, the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series sets a new performance-per-watt standard for mainstream graphics products, thanks to the enhanced bandwidth of DDR3, new power management capabilities that provide greater performance and efficiency, and 55nm technology. The series features AMD’s second generation ATI PowerPlay™ technology which allows for automatic power adjustments based on the activity of the graphics processing unit (GPU), resulting in significant power savings when the GPU is idle. Moreover, ATI PowerPlay enables advanced clock gating, as well as increased voltage and memory scaling, delivering performance on demand with exceptional efficiency.

Ecosystem support
The ATI Radeon HD 4600 series is supported by a dozen add-in-board companies offering custom designs of the products.  Building high-performance versions of the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series products are ASUS, Club 3D, Diamond Multimedia, Force3D, GECUBE, GIGABYTE, HIS (Hightech Information Systems), Jetway, MSI, Palit Multimedia, PowerColor, SAPPHIRE Technology and  VisionTek.

The ATI Radeon HD 4600 series press kit may be viewed at www.amd.com/newsroom.

About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing and graphics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

SYDNEY—September 10, 2008—Apple® today introduced the new fourth generation iPod® nano, the thinnest iPod ever featuring a sleek new design with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure, in nine vibrant colors. The new iPod nano incorporates Apple’s breakthrough Genius technology which automatically creates playlists from songs in your music library that go great together, with just one click. The new iPod nano also features a refined user interface, a high resolution portrait display and a built-in accelerometer which automatically switches to Cover Flow® when rotated and automatically goes into Shuffle™ mode when lightly shaken. The new iPod nano gives users up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback and is available worldwide immediately in an 8GB model for just $199 RRP (including GST) and a 16GB model for just $279 RRP (including GST). Both models come in silver, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, (PRODUCT) RED and black.

“The iPod nano is the world’s most popular music player and we’ve made it even better for this holiday season,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think users are going to love the amazing new design, the automatic Genius playlist creation, as well as automatically going into Cover Flow with just a turn of the wrist.”

The new iPod nano—the thinnest iPod ever—features an elegant new design that beautifully blends a brilliant two-inch display with a gorgeous curved aluminum and glass enclosure. The new contoured design fits even more comfortably in your hand.

iPod nano works seamlessly with iTunes® so you can import, manage and then easily auto-sync your favourite content. You can buy music, video and games for your iPod nano from the iTunes Store with more than 8.5 million songs available for preview and one-click purchase. With up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback on a single charge, the new iPod nano is the ultra-portable way to enjoy your favourite music, TV shows, movies and games on the go. The 16GB model holds up to 4,000 songs, 14,000 photos and 16 hours of video, and the 8GB model holds up to 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos and eight hours of video.*

The new iPod nano works with the new iTunes 8 Genius feature, allowing customers to automatically create playlists while on-the-go with their iPod nano. Users can preview the playlist Genius creates, refresh the list to choose different songs and save Genius playlists to enjoy again later.

The iPod is the world’s most popular family of digital music players with over 160 million sold. Apple’s incredible new lineup includes the iPod shuffle in four vivid new colours starting at just $65 RRP (including GST); the iPod classic in one slimline model with 50 percent more capacity for the same great price—120GB of storage for just $339 RRP (including GST); the fourth generation iPod nano featuring a gorgeous curved aluminum and curved glass enclosure, in nine vibrant colours starting at $199 RRP (including GST); and the second generation iPod touch now starting at just $329 RRP (including GST). iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of accessories with over 5,000 products made specifically for the iPod including speaker systems, fitness accessories, fashionable cases and iPod connectivity available in the majority of new car models sold in Australia.

Pricing & Availability
The new iPod nano is available immediately for a suggested price of $199 for the 8GB model and $279 for the 16GB model through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com/au), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers. Both capacities come in silver, blue, purple, green, orange, yellow, pink, (PRODUCT) RED and black. iPod nano requires a Mac® with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.11 or later and iTunes 8; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 8.

*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple’s PR website (www.apple.com/au/pr/)

SYDNEY—September 10, 2008—Apple® today introduced the second generation iPod® touch featuring an amazingly thin contoured metal design, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking, integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker for casual listening, a built-in accelerometer and other advanced sensors, and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPod touch, now available for just $329 RRP (including GST) for the 8GB model, is perfect for playing music, movies and games, with millions of songs, thousands of videos and hundreds of games available on the iTunes® Store.

“iPod touch is the funnest iPod we’ve ever created,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Users can listen to millions of songs, watch thousands of videos and now, thanks to the App Store, download and play hundreds of great games on their iPod touch.”

The new iPod touch is smaller and lighter than the original, with a sleek new design that features a contoured metal enclosure with integrated volume control buttons and a brilliant 3.5-inch widescreen glass display. With its rounded edges, flush display and curved, more compact design, the new iPod touch is more comfortable to hold and more portable than ever.

iPod touch users can choose from hundreds of exciting game titles such as “Spore Origins” and “Scrabble” from Electronic Arts, and “Real Football 2009” from Gameloft available on iTunes or directly through the App Store application on the iPod touch. The revolutionary App Store works over Wi-Fi, enabling users to browse, purchase and wirelessly download applications directly onto their iPod touch and start using them instantly. The App Store features an incredible array of applications in a wide variety of categories, including games, travel, entertainment, social networking, sports and much more.

iPod touch works seamlessly with iTunes so you can import, manage, and then easily auto-sync your favourite content. With up to 36 hours of music playback or six hours of video playback on a single charge, the new iPod touch is the ultra-portable way to enjoy your favourite music, TV shows, movies and games on the go. The 32GB model holds up to 7,000 songs, 25,000 photos or 40 hours of video; the 16GB model holds up to 3,500 songs, 20,000 photos or 20 hours of video, and the 8GB model holds up to 1,750 songs, 10,000 photos and 10 hours of video.*

The new iPod touch works with the new iTunes 8 Genius feature, allowing customers to automatically create playlists while on the go. Users can preview the playlist Genius creates, refresh the list to choose different songs and save Genius playlists to enjoy again later.

The new iPod touch also features built-in Nike + iPod support making it an incredible workout companion. Users simply place the optional Nike + iPod sensor in their Nike + shoe to seamlessly connect with the new iPod touch to track kilometres run or sync with the latest generation gym equipment.

The iPod is the world’s most popular family of digital music players with over 160 million sold. Apple’s incredible new lineup includes the iPod shuffle in four vivid new colours starting at just $65 RRP (including GST); the iPod classic in one slimline model with 50 percent more capacity for the same great price—120GB of storage for just $339 RRP (including GST); the fourth generation iPod nano featuring a gorgeous curved metal and curved glass enclosure, in nine vibrant colours starting at $199 RRP (including GST); and the second generation iPod touch now starting at just $329 RRP (including GST). iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of accessories with over 5,000 products made specifically for the iPod including speaker systems, fitness accessories, fashionable cases and iPod connectivity available in the majority of new car models sold in Australia.

Pricing & Availability
The new iPod touch is available immediately for a suggested price of $329 RRP (including GST) for the 8GB model, $419 RRP (including GST) for the 16GB and $549 RRP (including GST) for the 32 GB model through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com/au), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorised Resellers. iPod touch requires a Mac® with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS® X v10.4.10 or later and iTunes 8; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 8. Existing iPod touch users can update to the latest 2.1 software for just $12.99 RRP (including GST) to add the new Genius feature. iPod touch owners who already have the 2.0 software get the 2.1 software update for free. Simply download the latest version of iTunes onto your Mac or PC, and purchase the 2.1 software update via iTunes.

*Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

SYDNEY—September 10, 2008—Apple® today announced iTunes® 8, the next major release of Apple’s ubiquitous music and video player for Macs and PCs which is seamlessly integrated with the most popular online content store in the world (www.itunes.com). iTunes 8 includes the new breakthrough Genius feature, which let you automatically create playlists from songs in your music library that go great together—with just one click. Genius helps music fans rediscover favourite songs in their existing music library and suggests related music on the iTunes Store they might want to add to their music collection. iTunes 8 features new ways of viewing your music and video libraries.

Using Apple’s breakthrough Genius feature is easy—select any song, click the Genius button, and iTunes instantly creates a playlist of songs that go great together from your own library. You can preview the playlist Genius creates, refresh the list to choose different songs and save Genius playlists to enjoy again later. You can even create Genius Playlists on-the-go with the new iPod® classic, iPod touch, iPod nano and iPhone™. The Genius sidebar appears right in iTunes and recommends music from the iTunes Store that you don’t already have, based on the songs you select.

When you turn on iTunes 8’s new Genius feature, information about your music library is anonymously sent to the iTunes Store, where it is combined with the anonymously-gathered knowledge from millions of other iTunes users and processed through Apple-developed algorithms. The Genius results, specifically tailored to your personal music library, are sent back to your computer to enable users to automatically create Genius playlists in iTunes and on your iPods, even when they are not connected to the Internet.

iTunes 8’s new visual browsing interface displays your music and video libraries using your album and video covers, and also provides a great way to navigate your movies, TV shows, iPhone apps, podcasts and audiobooks.

The iTunes Store has become the world’s most popular online TV store and features an incredible selection of television shows from all the major networks. With iTunes 8, television fans can now watch their favourite programs in stunning HD for just $2.99 RRP (including GST) per episode, perfect for viewing on their Mac® or PC, or on their widescreen TV with Apple TV.

The iTunes Store is the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of 8.5 million songs, thousands of videos and hundreds of movies with many in stunning high definition video. With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.

Pricing & Availability
iTunes 8 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Store and is available as a free download from (www.iTunes.com). Purchase and download of songs and videos from the iTunes Store requires a valid credit card from a financial institution in the country of purchase. Video availability varies by country.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

SYDNEY—September 10, 2008—Apple® today announced that iPhone™ and iPod® touch users have downloaded more than 100 million applications from its groundbreaking new App Store since its launch on July 11, 2008. More than 3,000 applications are currently available on the App Store, with over 90 percent priced at less than $10 RRP (including GST) and more than 600 offered for free. Applications can take advantage of iPhone’s large display, innovative Multi-Touch™ user interface, fast hardware-accelerated 3D graphics, built-in accelerometer and location-based technology to create mobile applications unlike any seen before.

“iPhone’s unique capabilities, easy SDK and the ability to reach an audience of millions via the App Store made this an easy development choice for us,” said John Pollard, Jott CEO. “To date, we’ve had hundreds of thousands of downloads of Jott for iPhone, which has been a major win for our company.”

“Because I already had a full-time job I used the iPhone SDK to create Trisim in my spare time and in my wildest dreams I never expected this kind of result,” said Steve Demeter, founder of Demiforce. “Selling over 27,000 downloads in the first three weeks means I now have a significant new income stream and some exciting career choices that I didn’t have a couple of months ago.”

“As an 18 year old iPhone Developer Program member I won an Apple WWDC student scholarship and used the opportunity to complete my app over the summer,” said Bryan Henry, developer of Equivalence. “It was a lot of fun to pull it together and certainly the most lucrative summer job I’ve ever had as I made over $US 8,000 in my first month of App Store sales.”

“Our new account registrations on the App Store are 300 percent better than all our other registration avenues combined,” said Chris MacAskill, SmugMug’s co-founder. “We’ve been able to do things with our iPhone app that we just couldn’t have dreamed of doing on any other mobile platform, so these are revolutionary times for us and for iPhone and iPod touch users.”

The App Store on iPhone works over mobile phone networks and Wi-Fi, so users can wirelessly download applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch and start using them immediately. Applications are free or charged to the user’s iTunes® account and the App Store notifies the user when updates are available for their apps. The App Store is also available on iTunes (www.itunes.com) for Mac® or PC, which syncs applications to the iPhone or iPod touch using a USB cable.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.