Apple in 2006
January 10, 2006
- Apple introduces the 15-inch MacBook Pro, a new portable shipping in February. It features a 1.67GHz or 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor plus an integrated iSight and Front Row. [more]
- The iMac becomes Apple's first Intel-based product with Core Duo processors as standard but the same enclosure. It now has a Mini-DVI port. [more]
February 1, 2006
- The 20-inch iMac G5 has its price reduced by $300. [more]
February 7, 2006
- A new 1GB iPod nano is added to the line up for just $149. [more]
- The iPod shuffle is reduced to $69 (512MB) and $99 (1GB). [more]
February 14, 2006
- MacBook Pro processors are bumped to 1.83GHz and 2.0GHz before any have shipped. A 2.16GHz processor is available build-to-order. [more]
February 22, 2006
- The 15-inch PowerBook G4 is removed from the Apple Store. [more]
February 28, 2006
- The Mac mini is switched to Intel processors, with a choice of 1.5GHz Core Solo and 1.67GHz Core Duo. Both feature AirPort, Bluetooth, 4 USB ports and Front Row as standard. There is no longer a $499 model. [more]
March 13, 2006
- The 17-inch iMac G5 is removed from the Apple Store. [more]
March 20, 2006
- The 20-inch iMac G5 is removed from the Apple Store. [more]
April 24, 2006
- The 17-inch MacBook Pro is introduced featuring a 2.16GHz processor as standard. [more]
May 17, 2006
- Apple introduce the MacBook, a portable that replaces the iBook and 12-inch PowerBook G4. [more]
- The 15-inch MacBook Pro gets its processors bumped to 2.0GHz and 2.16GHz. Meanwhile, the 12-inch PowerBook G4 is retired. [more]
June 6, 2006
- Apple re-introduces the U2 Special Edition iPod, this time as a 5G model. [more]
July 5, 2006
- A new cut-price iMac is made available to education customers only. It features Intel GMA 950 graphics, a Combo drive, no bundled Apple Remote, no Bluetooth and other cost-saving measures. [more]
August 7, 2006
- The Power Mac G5 gets Intel Xeon processors, a slightly redeisgned case, and is renamed the Mac Pro. [more]
- The Xserve gets Intel Xeon processors and redundant power supplies. [more]
- Display prices are reduced to $699 (20-inch), $999 (23-inch) and $1999 (30-inch) [more]
- The Xserve G5 is replaced with an Intel Xeon-based model, featuring four cores, built-in graphics and optional dual power supplies. [more]
August 12, 2006
- The single-processor dual-core Power Mac G5s are removed from the Apple Store, leaving only the Quad. [more]
August 31, 2006
- The Power Mac G5 Quad is removed from the Apple Store around this date, giving Apple an all-Intel lineup. [more]
September 6, 2006
- Apple introduces a new Core 2 Duo iMac lineup with a new 24-inch model. An updated version of the iMac for Education is now available to consumers. [more]
- The Core Solo Mac mini gets a Core Duo and both models are speed bumped. [more]
September 12, 2006
- A new thinner iPod nano is introduced in an aluminum case and 5 colors. The capacity of each model is doubled to 2GB, 4GB and 8GB. [more]
- The iPod shuffle is replaced with a new much smaller aluminum version. Only a single 1GB model is available. [more]
- The 5G iPod gets a brighter screen and improved video battery life. [more]
October 13, 2006
- A (PRODUCT) RED special edition of the iPod nano 4GB is introduced. 10GB of the proceeds will go to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. [more]
October 24, 2006
- A new version of the MacBook Pro is introduced featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. [more]
November 3, 2006
- An 8GB version of the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano is added. The charity donation is $10, the same as for the 4GB model. [more]
November 8, 2006
- A new version of the MacBook is introduced featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Clock speeds remain the same. [more]
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