Apple in 2005
January 4, 2005
- Cinema Displays prices are reduced to $999 (20-inch), $1,799 (23-inch) and $2,999 (30-inch). [more]
January 11, 2005
- Apple introduces the iPod shuffle, a cheap flash player with no screen. It is available in 512MB and 1GB capacities. [more]
- The dual-processor Xserve G5 now comes with 2.3GHz chips. Both Xserve models now have Combo drives as standard. [more]
- The Mac mini debuts with a 1.25GHz or 1.42GHz G4 processor. Both models feature Combo drives and optional AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth and SuperDrive. Prices start at $499. [more]
January 31, 2005
- PowerBook G4s now come with a 1.5GHz or 1.67GHz processor. The new models all feature Bluetooth 2.0, a Sudden Motion Sensor and two-finger scrolling. [more]
February 23, 2005
- The iPod photo models are reconfigured. The 40GB model is replaced by a slimmer 30GB model and prices drop from $499 and $599 to $349 and $449. The "photo" branding is de-emphasized and most photo-related accessories are no longer bundled. [more]
- Apple introduces the Second Generation iPod mini, available with a 4GB or 6GB hard disk. Both models have 18 hour battery life and come in 4 colors, with gold no longer available. [more]
April 27, 2005
- The dual processor Power Mac G5s get faster processors up to 2.7GHz. All new models have Bluetooth 2.0, but the ADC port is replaced with a second DVI port and the model is now optional. [more]
- The smaller Cinema Displays get lower prices: $799 (20-inch) and $1,499 (23-inch). [more]
May 3, 2005
- Faster eMacs and iMacs are introduced. The iMac G5 now goes up to 2GHz and features AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth and Gigabit Ethernet as standard, plus an Ambient Light Sensor added to control sleep light brightness. The eMac is bumped to 1.42GHz and gets a Radeon 9600 graphics chip. [more]
June 15, 2005
- The Single Processor 1.8GHz Power Mac G5 removed from U.S. Apple Store. It is still listed on international stores and the Power Mac G5 specifications page. [more]
June 28, 2005
- The iPod and iPod photo lines are merged. The new models are the same as the iPod photo but with standard iPod branding. [more]
- The 1GB iPod shuffle has its price lowered to $129. [more]
July 26, 2005
- The iBook G4 is updated to 1.33GHz or 1.42GHz processors. The two new models feature a Sudden Motion Sensor, two-finger scrolling and Bluetooth as standard. [more]
- The Mac mini gets standard RAM doubled to 512MB. AirPort and Bluetooth are included as standard on the 1.42GHz model, and a second 1.42GHz model is added featuring a SuperDrive. [more]
September 7, 2005
- iPod nano introduced in 2GB and 4GB versions, replacing the iPod mini. [more]
- Motorola ROKR introduced. [more]
September 27, 2005
- Customers begin receiving Mac minis with slightly faster processors and Bluetooth. The upgraded models are barely acknowledged by Apple. [more]
October 12, 2005
- The 5G iPod is introduced. It features a larger screen and video playback and comes in 30GB and 60GB versions. [more]
- The iMac G5 gets a new slimmer enclosure with a built-in iSight and support for Front Row. [more]
October 19, 2005
- The Power Mac G5 gets dual core processors. A new 2.5GHz Quad model tops the line. [more]
- The 15-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4s get higher resolution screens, DDR2 memory and double layer SuperDrives. The 12-inch and 15-inch Combo drive models are dropped. [more]
- Cinema Displays prices are reduced to $1,299 (23-inch) and $2,499 (30-inch). [more]
November 15, 2005
- The Dual 2.7GHz Power Mac G5 is retired, leaving only PCI Express based models. [more]
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