OS X 10.0.1 updater:
http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n75134

iTunes 1.1.1 updater:
http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n75118

These pages also have info on each of the updates.

" This update delivers CD burning support for iTunes, a number of improvements for overall application stability, and a new version of Internet file sharing (ftpd), which features important security improvements. "

Running OS X Software Updates on the PB G4 shows the 10.0.2 update and an iTunes 1.1.1 update.

• M7698LL/A iBook G3-500 12.1tft 64mb 10GB CD Enet 56k Firewire $1299
• M7692LL/A iBook G3-500 12.1tft 128mb 10gb DVD Enet 56k Firewire $1499
• M7699LL/A iBook G3-500 12.1tft 128mb 10gb CD-RW Enet 56k Firewire $1599
• iBook G3-500 12.1tft 128mb 10gb DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Enet 56k Firewire $1799 (Apple Store only)
  
  Accessories:
  
• M8434G/A Apple AV Cable $19
• M8457LL/A Apple Portable Power Adapter (not backward compatible) $69
• M8433G/A iBook Battery (not backward compatible) $129

Graphics chip is ATI Rage128 Mobility with 8MB Vram (same as PB G4). CPU is the 750CX with on-chip 256KB cache. Bus speed is 66Mhz according to the specs page with a weight of 4.9lbs.

(Update) The Apple store is now back online and has info on the new models. The iBook page has also been updated. The new iBook looks like a mini-PB G4 model. Apple also has a iBook Quicktime Movie [36MB] on the new model.

" DVIator combines DVI video, USB and external power to drive Apple's ADC 15" and 22" displays without any loss in quality or functionality. It is compatible with all G4 Power Macs with built-in DVI video and older Macs that have a compatible DVI video card installed. Dr. Bott's internal testing included Beige Macs all the way down to the 7200.
= Available: May 2001
Retail Price: $149.95"

" www.chips.ibm.com/products/powerpc/newsletter/apr2001/lead.html.

I am really impressed that things like PCI-X, DDR RAM, and .13u processtechnology will be here real soon now, according to the papers.

And the 1GHz+, and multicore, opens a nice future. RapidIO is something Motorola also does focus on. I wonder if the "integrated SIMD-engine" is AltiVec?
sincerely
Orjan L.
Sweden"

I think Motorola owns the rights to Altivec as I remember, so IBM may be referring to it or their own SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) design. Some of the future IBM processors may be targeted for their servers however.

" I have the Princeton 17in flat panel display which Costco carries. I also have the 18.1in unbranded flat panel from MacMall. In my opinion the 18.1 inch is well worth the small difference ($899 for the 18.1) in price.

I was never able to get the Princeton display to appear crisp with my G4 450 although I was able to get a decent appearance with a PC. The MacMall display was crisp and clear out of the box and the larger size makes a noticeable difference.
Bill F. "

The $899 was after a $100 mail-in rebate he later said. C/net has a recent review of two 17" LCDs from Viewsonic and Sceptre but the preferred Viewsonic was over $1000.
Other readers sent word that the KDS 17" LCD displays are available for under $800 at some outlets. One reader also sent a note the SGI 1600SW 17" LCD is now $995, however it has a digital interface that requires the Formac Proformance 3 w/interface module or their expensive (appx. $500) Multilink adapter to use with VGA or DVI graphics cards. (The 1600SW doesn't use the DVI digital LCD standard, but an earlier version that isn't pin compatible.) SGI offers bundles with either the Proformance 3 card or the Multilink adapter. The Apple (OEM) graphics card section listed in their superwide-savvy page all require the MultiLink adapter. (The Proformance3 w/DFP module does not require the MultiLink.)

" For all the distressed people who bought a quicktime pro key for 3/4, here is a solution to the problem. Make sure that your copy of Quicktime 5 preview 3 has a pro key (a 3/4 key works) attached to it. Copy the Quicktime player for preview 3 to somewhere else. Download the full installer for Quicktime5.0.1 and install. Restart. Then swap out the quicktime 5.0.1 player for the QT5 preview 3. Presto! Its the Pro version of QT5.0.1 with no experation date.
Enjoy
Gary"

As noted in an Apple TIL, QT Pro keys bought before 10/20/2000 are not usable as QT 5 Pro keys. I upgraded to 5.01 without saving my QT 5 preview 3 player, but had a copy of my QT Pro 4 player and it seems to have the Pro features still enabled under 5.01 (at least in the player).

• Mactell G3/280 in Umax C500 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G4/450 in 7500 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G3/370 in 7500/100 (rated 10)
• Sonnet G3/220 in 8100/80 (rated 10)
• G4/AGP 350 OC report
• B&W G3/400 OC report

You can find these full reports by searching the database selecting the indicated Mac model and upgrade card brand/type. If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, please post an entry in the database. Search the database for entries from most every upgradable Mac model *before* you buy. (Searchable by mac model/upgrade brand). For detailed reviews with performance tests and install tips, see the CPU Upgrades page.)

Software Updates:

• Norton AntiVirus Updates (May 2001)
• Opera (browser for OS X)
• OmniWeb Fc1 (Browser for OS X)
• Hotline 1.8.5
• AirPort 1.3.1
• iTunes 1.1.1 for Mac OS X (noted earlier of the main news page for links posted eariler today to standalone OS 10.0.2 update also )

Apple TIL Updates: (watch for these to appear at other sites soon but you saw them here first ;-)
New iBook Related
• iBook (Dual USB): External Ports and Connectors
• iBook (Dual USB): Removing and Replacing the Battery
• iBook (Dual USB): Technical Specifications
• iBook (Dual USB): Eject Key Does Not Work With Mac OS X 10.0.1
• iBook (Dual USB): Mac OS X May Not Recognize External Monitor
• iBook: Reset Button Location and Function
• iBook: Secure By Running Cable Through Handle
• iBook: How to Identify iBook Models
• iBook: How to Upgrade Memory (RAM)
• iBook: How to Remove Main Battery
• iBook and iBook (FireWire): Sound Capabilities
• PowerBook and iBook: Maximum Number of FireWire Devices
• PowerBook and iBook: AC Adapter, Battery, and Recharger Identification
• Memory Configurations: Portable, PowerBook, iBook
  
  OS X Related
• iTunes 1.1.1 for Mac OS X: Click Burn Before Inserting Blank Discs
• AppleWorks 6 Update: Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X Public Preview Installation
• Mac OS X 10.0: 10.0.2 Update and Before You Install Information
• iTunes 1.1.1 for Mac OS X: USB CD-RW Drives Should Be Set to 2x
• iTunes for Mac OS X: Set Sleep to Never When Burning Audio CDs
• Mac OS X: About This Mac "Build" Information
• Mac OS X 10.0.1 Update Information and Software
• Reinstalling Mac OS 9.x on Same Disk; How to Recover From Software Restore
  
  Other TILs
• QuickTime 5: Read Me
• Mac OS: Installing Older Mac OS Component After Updating System Software or Firmware
• QuickTime: How to Determine Which Edition and Version Is Installed

Mac News: (Note: Rehashing of press releases, repeated news, etc. not listed)


• Apple rolls out new laptop (marketwatch)
• Apple unwraps thinner, cheaper iBooks (cnet)
• Jobs launches thinner, lighter iBook (infoworld)
• Apple Unveils New iBook, Updates OS (silicon valley)
• Apple rolls out new iBook (zdnet)
• IBM's New PowerPC Strategy Roadmap [noted earlier in today's front page news] (IBM)
• For Mac Users, the End of Innocence (businessweek)
• Who You Gonna Call? (onmagazine)
• Security Alert: Updating sudo on Mac OS X 10 (stepwise)
• QuickTime Live (Apple)
• Jobs admits mistakes (macuser uk)
• Apple's OSX - Yet Another Beta (osopinion)
• Apple to Supply 23,000 iBooks to Henrico County Public Schools (yahoo)

Gaming:
• New Diablo II: Lord of Destruction Screenshots (blizzard)

Misc Hardware Related:
• Cobra+ Fire Wire Hard Drives (EZquest)
• Sony CLIE® Handheld (Sony)