Apple Headlines 9.13.2007

Thursday, September 13th, 2007 | Apple Headlines

Why Some Apple Fans Won’t Buy the iPhone
Apple Inc.’s move last week to cut the price of its iPhone by $200 seems like just the inducement to persuade those on the fence to buy. But despite strong sales overall, some potential buyers — even Apple devotees — say the gadget still has too many drawbacks.

Apple unveils Logic Studio
Apple has unveiled Logic Studio, a new suite of applications designed for audio professionals that includes Logic Pro 8 and a new application called MainStage.

The surprisingly watchable iPod nano
I admit that when I heard that the new iPod nanos had bigger screens, I silently scoffed: Bigger than the previous generation, sure, but big enough to watch videos or movies? Surely not.

Apple releases Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.2
Apple’s latest Compatibility Update for QuickTime 7.2 delivers increased compatibility with the company’s iLife software suite.

At Home, Cheaper Alternatives to Office
In the workplace, Microsoft Office is as inevitable as drawn-out meetings and bad coffee. But Microsoft’s combination of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is not the only way to write, crunch numbers or prepare slideshows. And for home users, it isn’t even the best way anymore.