Apple’s Latest Gem: Mac OS Tiger

Apple has long been viewed as one of the most innovative software and hardware companies around. The resurgence of one of the computing world’s most storied brands has been well publicized over the course of the last 5 years. The iMac, the iBook, the iPod and the cutting edge software heve become the standard for video and audio editing.

Apple recently released their newest operating system, Mac OS Tiger, through which they expect to keep a tight grip on a computing market that has definitely seen an increased shift in the company’s direction.

Mac OS Tiger Overview

It can easily be said that Mac OS Tiger is the most advanced operating system that has been created up to this point. Apple has made it their mission to combine flawless operability with a sleek and beautiful design. Mac OS Tiger technical specs include:

• The incorporation of the Xgrid technology allows your Mac to act as a supercomputer node, sharing processing resources and speeding up all your computer’s tasks.
• The implementation of Tiger Core Image reflects the next generation of image and video quality incorporating the very best in data compressors.
• H.264 codec capability makes the Mac HD capable and allows for the highest quality video conferencing imaginable.

Included with the purchase of the Mac OS Tiger software is your installation DVD, Xcode 2 developer tools, an installation and setup guide, and Mac OS X Tiger users guide. Mac OS Tiger is the standard operating system installed on all newly purchased Macs, and is well worth the cost of $130 for installment older Macs.

Mac OS Tiger New Feature Review

There are more than 200 new features that are incorporated in the Mac OS Tiger, making it impossible to list every one of them. Some of the more noteworthy upgrades and features include:

Spotlight: Mac users regard this feature as one of the most innovative and convenient. Spotlight is the latest breakthrough in desktop search technology, allowing users to search everything in their entire system in a matter of minutes, be it e-mails, images, calendars, contacts, files, etc.

Dashboard: Another new favorite among Mac users, the Dashboard feature allows you to create and implement customizable applications called Widgets at the click of a button. Widgets range from clocks and weather readings, to movie theatre schedules and Web cams.

iChat AV: iChat AV is the latest and greatest type of video conferencing system available for use with Mac computers. Video conferencing has never been better thanks to the stunning video display and crystal clear audio. In terms of business usage, nothing else comes close for e-meetings than the iChat AV video conferencing system available with Mac OS X Tiger.

Quicktime 7: Carrying on in the tradition of excellence, Quicktime 7 makes watching broadband video an absolute delight. Incorporation of the H.264 codec makes it possible to watch broadband videos in HD, and the upgraded version, Quicktime 7 Pro, allows you to create your own broadband videos and share them with your friends online.

Mac OS X Tiger is the most complete and functional operating system that has ever been created. Visit the Apple Web site at www.apple.com today to learn more about the next generation in operating system technology.