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New Time Machine option in Mac OS X 10.5.3
Developers testing pre-release builds of Mac OS X 10.5.3 report that Apple plans to offer users of the impending Leopard update a new Time Machine toggle that will keep the backup software functional even on notebooks running on battery power.
As both a safety precaution and power conservation measure, the existing version of Time Machine suspends scheduled backups when a Mac notebook's power cord is disconnected, then resumes them once the cord is plugged back in.
As of Mac OS X 10.5.3 ">build 9D29
Boston store grand opening this Thursday
Meanwhile, Apple has announced that its latest flagship retail shop at 815 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts will officially open its doors this Thursday, May 15.
"When the Apple Store, Boylston Street, opens this Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m., it’s sure to be a fan favorite," the company said. "To celebrate, we’re giving away limited edition T-shirts and other surprises. There’ll be plenty to do this weekend, including free workshops, special events, and live musical performances."
The May 15th opening is one day prior to what ifoAppleStore had previously predicted.
O2 Ireland now offering 100 euro iPhone discount
Following a 300 euro discount by T-Mobile Germany and a 100 pound cut by O2 of the UK, O2 of Ireland also recently announced a discount on the 8GB iPhone, presumably aimed at clearing inventories ahead of a 3G model.
The carrier via its website now lists the 8GB model at 299 euros, down from 399 euros.
An advertisement promoting the 100 euro discount was also published in regional newspapers over the weekend, according to AppleInsider readers.
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No money off the 16GB version. It's like the 3G iPhone isn't coming
Love the Green Monster look of the "Apple Store coming soon" sign!!
The new store is located close to the Fenway Park, I take it?
And Ireland rejoices.
Not.
So let me get this straight. O2 Ireland drops the price of the 8GB iPhone only to the US equivalent of $465 (compared to what the US pays for of $399 ex tax I assume) whereas before Irish customers paid $620 (?399)
But then to cap it all the tariff is still the same, so for the cheapest option of $70 you get 175 minutes and unused minutes CANNOT be carried over, 100 texts, again cannot be carried over, 1GB data limit and NO visual voicemail.
O2 Ireland may have reduced the 8GB model by ?100 but they can still go and frack themselves...
I am so tempted to skip work for this. Me and my co-workers are debating on it ;o)
Now just add a toggle to automatically suspend Time Machine while Aperture is running and we'll be all set!