Stan's List

This update, from Apple, is only for the 1.8 GHz, single-processor Power Mac G5 (Late 2004) computer and supports installation on Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later. Also improves the reliability of your Power Mac G5, especially after it has been inactive for two hours.

iPhoto 6.0.2 “resolves several minor issues with playing shared slideshows in Front Row.”

Front Row 1.2.1 “improves compatibility with iTunes and iPhoto sharing.”

iTunes 6.0.4 “addresses stability and performance issues related to Front Row.”

Each of these is also available via Software Update.

Security Update 2006-001, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

The link leads you to the update and provides details about what is included in the update.

The new iPod Hi-Fi that Apple says is the “home stereo reinvented” appears to us to be the best iPod audio dock out there (see image at right, courtesy of Apple Computer). It can dubbed a boombox only because it has handles and can run off 6 D-cell batteries, as well as AC. It is a bit heavy at nearly 17lbs with batteries and, comparing it to my 3G dock, the iPod is likely to fall off the dock if actually carried and played like a boombox. Unlike most other iPod audio docks the iPod Hi-Fi has fairly large speakers, a large 130mm woofer and two 80mm wide-range drivers, that should greatly improve its sound over rival audio docks. All iPods with a dock port fit on the iPod Hi-Fi and other iPods, including the shuffle, can use the audio-in port with an appropriate cable. It has an MSRP of $349 and is shipping now.

The quality and price match quite well with the Bose SoundDock Digital Music System