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Pioneer A/V Receivers Deliver Cutting Edge Digital Entertainment to the Living Room [Press Release]
Business Wire | 8 hours 41 minutes ago
CES BOOTH #9827– Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils a new line of stellar A/V receivers that are the first to provide a complete digital entertainment solution for the home theater. The Pioneer VSX-519V, VSX-819H, VSX-919AH and VSX-1019AH are some of the industry’s first to feature iPhone and iPod® certification for enhanced compatibility to the millions of Apple® mobile digital devices already sold. In addition to simple ‘plug and play’ connectivity, Pioneer enhances the overall us...
JVC Introduces New Final-Cut-Pro 6 -Ready Solid State Camcorders [Press Release]
Business Wire | 9 hours 45 minutes ago
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) further expands its ProHD camcorder line-up by introducing two professional solid state camcorders, the industry's first to store files in the native Quicktime format for Apple's Final Cut Pro™ onto reliable and inexpensive SDHC media cards.
New JVC Everio Line Offers a Compact, Stylish Camcorder to Meet Every Need [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 11 minutes ago
...in the United States and/or other countries. - Apple, Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime iMovie, Final Cut Pro, iTunes, iPod, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other countries...
Active Storage Establishes New UK Office to Service Growing Demand for Company Products Throughout Europe [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 7 hours 41 minutes ago
Active Storage, Inc., a leading provider of high-availability RAID storage systems for Apple® users, today announced the establishment of its European operations based in the UK, and the appointment of Paul Phillips as Managing Director. Additionally, Active Storage has signed Jigsaw Systems, the UK's leading provider of IT solutions and support services to the creative industries as their first Platinum Reseller outside the US.
Active Storage Announces Partner Solution Program [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 7 hours 41 minutes ago
Active Storage, Inc., a leading provider of high-availability RAID storage systems for Apple® users, today announced the initial companies participating in its partner solution program with the goal of providing users of the company’s Active Storage XRAID™ the assurance of tested and supported deployments of popular applications.
Apple's Jobs Under Treatment to Gain Weight
Wall Street Journal, The | 2 days 4 hours 3 minutes ago
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs said a "hormone imbalance" was responsible for his dramatic weight loss, but he provided so few details of his condition that it raised new questions about his health.In a letter released Monday, Mr. Jobs, 53 years old, said he had a "nutritional problem," had begun treatment and would continue as CEO during his recovery. He said it would take him until late spring to regain weight.
Pioneer Provides Luxury of Home Entertainment on the Road with New In-Car Audio Video Players [Press Release]
Business Wire | 8 hours 41 minutes ago
Today’s generation of drivers are continually looking for different ways to bring their home entertainment experience into the car, and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. succeeds in delivering two new car A/V receivers that transform the dashboard into an entertainment haven on wheels. Pioneer’s AVH-P3100DVD and AVH-P4100DVD double DIN multi-media systems are a hub for music, video and connectivity in the car, offering large 5.8” or 7” touch screens for exceptional viewing of DVD videos, DivX® a...
Apple's iTunes to Change Pricing Strategy
Wall Street Journal, The | 2 days 6 hours 30 minutes ago
Apple Inc. said it is making changes to its iTunes Store, representing significant shifts in its longstanding approach to the business of selling songs online.The changes, unveiled during a speech Tuesday at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, include a change in the way Apple prices its songs. Apple has historically priced nearly all its songs at 99 cents each. Under a new pricing plan, songs will cost either 69 cents, 99 cents or $1.29, depending on how desirable they are c...
Apple Introduces 17-inch MacBook Pro With Revolutionary New Built-in Battery That Delivers Eight Hours of Use & 1,000 Recharges [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 2 hours 8 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today unveiled the new 17-inch MacBook(R) Pro featuring a durable and beautiful precision aluminum unibody enclosure, and a revolutionary new built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of use and up to 1,000 recharges for more than three times the lifespan of conventional notebook batteries. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro has a high resolution LED-backlit display and the same large glass Multi-Touch(TM) trackpad introduced with t...
New Pioneer Single CD Players Offer Advanced Features That Elevate In-Car Experience [Press Release]
Business Wire | 8 hours 41 minutes ago
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the number one car audio manufacturer in the world today, continues to expand its in-car entertainment and connectivity options with a new line of single CD players, offering increased features and the best sound quality at a variety of price points to meet the diverse needs and expectations of today’s consumers for the ultimate in-car experience.
Hoover s Mobile Goes Live at CES [Press Release]
Business Wire | 13 hours 41 minutes ago
Hoover’s, Inc. (http://www.hoovers.com) and its parent company D&B (NYSE: DNB), the leading provider of global business information, tools and commercial insight, today launched a new mobile product line at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hoover’s, located in CES booth #36923, is demonstrating Hoover’s Mobile for iPhone™, BlackBerry® and Windows Mobile® smartphones and Hoover’s MobileSP for BlackBerry® and Windows Mobile® smartphones. The products are now available in the U.S.
Guy Kawasaki, managing director, Garage Technology Ventures
SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | 1 day 20 hours 41 minutes ago
Apple Inc. gets great press because its customers are happy. When Apple's customers aren't happy, the press will turn on Apple like a pack of starving hyenas.
Creative Introduces a Breakthrough for iTunes Users - Sound Blaster for iTunes [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 8 hours 41 minutes ago
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative today announced Sound Blaster(R) for iTunes(R), a breakthrough for the more than 100 million people who listen to iTunes music and Internet radio on their PC or Mac. Sound Blaster for iTunes upgrades your PC or Mac to a premium wireless sound system that enables you to use the iTunes interface. It's about the size of a thumb drive, and it just plugs it into the USB connection on your PC - it's as easy to use as iTunes itself. Sound Blaster for...
Modbook Pro, the Ultimate Tablet Computer, Unveiled at Macworld [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 8 hours 20 minutes ago
At the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, California, hardware and software manufacturer Axiotron® yesterday unveiled the Modbook® Pro, the world’s fastest and largest-screen tablet computer. With its sleek black enclosure made from precision-machined aluminum, powerful graphics processing capabilities and revolutionary Synergy™ Touch technology, the Modbook Pro redefines the tablet computing experience.
Active Storage Extends Performance and Usability Lead [Press Release]
Business Wire | 3 days 13 hours 11 minutes ago
Active Storage, Inc. today announced significant performance and ease of use enhancements to the Active Storage XRAID™, a powerful, self-contained high-availability RAID storage system for Apple® users.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Personal Computers |
| Website: | http://www.apple.com |
Apple aims for nothing short of a revolution, whether in personal computing or digital media distribution. The company's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Other products include mobile phones (iPhone), servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. Its FileMaker subsidiary provides database software.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 32,479 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 35.3 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 4,834 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 38.3 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 21,600 (2007) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 21.4 (2007) |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
