2004 MUG highlights

Dick, Mike, Tracy, Alex attended MWSF 2004

We lost one of our favorite members this year. Roger has passed on to a better place, a place where Macs actually do rule.

Apple continued to kick butt with their iPod and iTunes music platforms. Apple stock reaches a four-year high. Apple updates the entire Mac product line this year - the iBook and eMac break the sub-$1000 price barrier. Apple announced the G5 iMac at the end of August. Apple purchases by HoneyMUG members:

• iPod - Mike and Ron (iPod mini)
• Power Mac G5 - Mike (dual 2.0GHz), Alex (dual 1.8GHz - DOA, returned to Apple in disgust)
• iBook G4 - Matt
• iMac G5 - Kevin (1.8GHz 20"), Alex (1.8GHz 17")

The Art Department had no problem getting approval to upgrade to an all-G5 tower setup. Unlike previous years, approval was quick and the budget was approved without any cuts. Could this be the long-awaited corporate acceptance of the Mac as a valid business machine?

The third annual MacFair was held in Cerritos College in November. Only Alex attended this event.

Happy Holidays to all,
Alex

The Meeting

As usual, we will be having our regular lunch/dinner get-togethers at Macworld. The meetings will occur during all days of this years' show.

The meeting times are

* January 11, 2005 between 1:00- 1:15pm
* January 12, 2005 between 12:00-12:15pm
* January 13, 2005 between 12:00-12:15pm
* January 14, 2005 between 12:00-12:15pm

If you get lost, give ASACMUG a call:
Alex Morando seven-one-four--four-eight-eight--fifty-four-ninety-three
Mike Quan three-one-zero--four-six-three-twenty-seven-oh-eight