Apple in 2004
January 6, 2004
- The iPod mini is introduced with a 4GB hard disk and choice of 5 colors. [more]
- The 10GB iPod is quietly replaced by a 15GB model. [more]
- The Xserve G5 is introduced with a choice of single or dual 2.0GHz processors. It now uses Serial ATA for its hard disks. [more]
April 13, 2004
- Both eMac models get 1.25GHz processors and USB 2.0. [more]
April 19, 2004
- The PowerBook G4 gets processors up to 1.5GHz. [more]
- The iBook G4 gets processors up to 1.2GHz and a SuperDrive is available for for the first time. [more]
- A new model of AirPort Extreme Base Station is introduced featuring Power over Ethernet and fire regulation certification. [more]
June 7, 2004
- Apple introduces AirPort Express, a simplified AirPort Extreme base station. The low-end AirPort Extreme Base Station and non-Extreme AirPort card are discontinued. [more]
June 9, 2004
- A new Power Mac G5 line tops out at 2.5GHz. All new models feature dual processors. Meanwhile, the Power Mac G4 is discontinued. [more]
June 28, 2004
- Apple introduces all new Cinema Displays with aluminum enclosures and DVI connectors. The sizes available are 20-inch, 23-inch and a new 30-inch model. [more]
June 29, 2004
- AirPort Extreme Card and Base Station prices are lowered. [more]
July 1, 2004
- Apple announces new iMacs are delayed until September due to a shortage of G5 processors from IBM. It also expects stocks of the existing G4 models to run out before then. [more]
July 19, 2004
- 4G iPods come out in 20GB and 40GB capacities. They are thinner, have longer battery life and a new iPod mini style Click Wheel. [more]
August 31, 2004
- The iMac G5 is introduced in a new fully-integrated enclosure. [more]
October 19, 2004
- The iBook gets faster processors up to 1.33GHz. AirPort Extreme cards are now included as standard. [more]
- A new single processor 1.8GHz Power Mac G5 model is added to the line up, costing just $1,499. It features a logic board derived from the iMac G5. [more]
October 26, 2004
- Apple introduces the iPod photo, which features a colour screen and comes in 40GB and 60GB versions. A U2 Special Edition of the 20GB iPod is released. [more]
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