Ultra Slacker

Apple is taking iPad mini pre-orders starting midnight on October 26th, 2012.

At the time of this posting, the White & Silver model of iPad mini sees 2 week shipping time while the Black & Slate counterpart still tracks for November 2, 2012 delivery.

October 25, 2012

Apple Announces Fourth Quarter Results

Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Quarterly revenue of $36.0 billion ($28.3 billionin the year-ago quarter)
Quarterly net profit of $8.2 billion ($6.6 billion in the year-ago quarter)
Apple sold 26.9 million iPhones, 58 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter
Apple sold 14.0 million iPads, a 26 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter
Apple sold 4.9 million Macs, a 1 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter
Apple sold 5.3 million iPods, a 19 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter

During this quarter, Apple only had two new Mac models, 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro and updated MacBook Air. Users looking to buy iMac and 13-inch MacBook Pro were waiting for for the updated model which were announced on Apple October 23, 2012 Special Event. Apple also announced updated Mac mini during the event.

October 25, 2012

Apple FY 12 Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call

Apple is set to announce its Fiscal Year 2012 Fourth Quarter Results at 2:00 p.m. PDT today (Thursday, October 25, 2012). Apple will also provide live audio streaming for the conference call at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq412.

As always, prepare for disappointment if Apple made less than $100 billions this quarter as expected by analysts.

October 24, 2012

The Leaf of Fall

Or is it the Fall of Leaf?

October 23, 2012

Video: Apple Special Event October 23, 2012

Apple Special Event October 23, 2012 video is now available on demand.

Watch streaming video from the special event online or via Apple TV.

Streaming video requires Safari 4 or later on Mac OS X v10.6 or later; Safari on iOS 4.2 or later; or QuickTime 7 on Windows. Streaming via Apple TV requires second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 5.0.2 or later.

It should be available later on iTunes Store.