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May 1 -- Apple announced that it will release its second software update for Mac OS X today, which together with a simultaneously-released update to iTunes will add the ability to burn custom music CDs on Mac OS X. Both software updates will be released at noon today and will begin automatically notifying users and updating their copies of Mac OS X over the Internet during the coming week. Read more

March 14 -- Apple today introduced Final Cut Pro 2, the next generation of its award-winning video editing, compositing and special effects software. Final Cut Pro 2 is a powerful, all-in-one editing solution, featuring real-time editing, breakthrough Power Mac G4 performance and a scalable architecture that allows users to output content into any video format. Read more

March 8 -- Due to higher than expected volumes of the blazingly fast PowerPC G4 733 MHz processor, Apple today introduced a new configuration of its fastest Power Mac G4 for customers eager for speed. The new 733 MHz Power Mac G4 with CD-RW drive has an aggressive suggested retail price of $2,999 (U.S.), enabling even more customers to take advantage of Apple's fastest professional desktop. Read more

Two new psychedelic looking new iMacs, equipped for the first time with built in recordable CD drives, were the highlight of Apple CEO Steve Jobs Keynote speech at MacWorld Tokyo. The new colors, dubbed Dalmatian Blue and Flower Power, go on sale today on Apple's web site. Read more

In Tokyo, at MACWORLD EXPO, Apple introduced a new Power Mac(TM) G4 Cube with a slot-loading CD-RW drive and iTunes, Apple's amazing new "jukebox" software. The new G4 Cube lets users make digital movies, create and manage their own music library, and burn their own custom audio CDs. Read more

New CD-RW/DVD-R Drive Writes Both CDs & DVDsRead more

Jan. 10 -- Apple yesterday redefined mobile computing with the new Titanium PowerBook G4 featuring PowerPC G4 processors with Velocity Engine running up to 500 MHz, a 15.2-inch (diagonal) mega-wide display, slot-loading DVD drive and 5 hour battery -- all in a one inch thick Titanium enclosure weighing just 5.3 pounds. Read more

Apple's Cube squared off against a number of beige box competitors and won. Why? Here's a hint. It's quieter than Jeb Bush, and it's an 8-inch cube-shaped computer.
G4 Cube Specifications