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Apple is offering updated versions of its iBook and Mac mini The smallest, lightest and least expensive Macintosh desktop computer. Housed in a case 6.5 x 6.5 x 2", it takes up hardly any space on the desktop, but is a full-fledged Mac with a built-in optical drive and remote control. The monitor, keyboard and mouse are extra cost items.  lines. The new iBook Line's processor now runs up to 1.42 GHz. Its built-in features include AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, and Apple's scrolling TrackPad should be added to this article, to conform with Wikipedia's Manual of Style.
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. The new Sudden Motion Sensor The Sudden Motion Sensor (SMS) is Apple's patent-pending motion-based hardware- and data-protection system used in their notebook computer systems. Apple introduced the system 1 January 2005 in its refreshed PowerBook line, and included it in the iBook line 26 July 2005.  protects data by instantly parking the hard drive when it senses a sudden change in the computer's acceleration, such as in a fall Prices start at $999. At an education price of $479, the Mac mini now has double the memory, with 512 MB as a standard in every model. It also offers Bluetooth and AirPort, bumping Bumping can refer to:
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 the price up to $599. A Mac mini with SuperDrive, which allows users to burn DVDs, costs $699. For more information, visit www.apple.com.

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Title Annotation:WHAT'S NEW: Looking for higher-education and technology products and services? Start here.
Author:Varughese, Julie A.
Publication:University Business
Date:Sep 1, 2005
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