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news of 2003-02-13

Where Apple's Ignoring Apple's Human Interface Guidelines

Yes, there are inconsistencies in Aqua itself. Yes, Apple added a 'secondary' theme for 'Digital Hub' applications that link to an external device (iPhoto - Digital Camera, iTunes - iPod and so forth) and yes Apple now uses the Metal theme for apps that DON'T belong into that category (Safari, Calculator etc.).

While some people don't seem to get that iTunes and QuickTime have a hardcoded Metal theme and are not as of yet using Jaguar's Metal theme (but will be updated to do so, of course), other arguments (like the ones just mentioned) are perfectly valid and open for discussion. (fryke)

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[ written by fryke™ on 2003-02-13 at 14:36 CET ]
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Soon: PowerBooks

The PowerBook 15" is up next for a change. The 15.4" screen to be used in the machine will reduce the resolution to 1280*800 pixels. The new PB15 will have Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme and, aren't we lucky, the illuminated keyboard. We haven't heard any prices, but there apparently won't be an 867 MHz model, only 1 GHz. The two options will be Combo-Drive or SuperDrive, plus a RAM equipment difference. The graphics card will be nVidia's 440 known from the PB17. The introduction, our sources say, is basically ready, but Apple still has some old TiBooks to sell. (fryke)

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[ written by fryke™ on 2003-02-13 at 01:17 CET ]
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