This morning brings us a brand new release from Apple. MacBook Pro’s have been upgraded. Of course, those of us (like me) who haven’t even had their MBP for a year are a little bummed, but nevertheless, it’s a necessary evil. Some of the more noticeable changes are that they have a new more power efficient (greener) LCD display that will conserve battery life, better graphics board, capability for more RAM and a slightly faster CPU. I guess I’m a little happy that the upgrade isn’t HUGE or anything, but I am a little bummed that mine is so new and there’s an upgrade. Anyway, those of you that have been holding out for the upgrade to make your purchase, here’s your chance. Pull out your wallet and join the revolution! [Continued]

I went to my Feedburner stats page today (first time in quite a while) and was pleasantly surprised. We have actually had a fairly steady increase in subscriptions since our launch here @ iBAM. I just wanted to share the graph with everyone and take a second to say thanks for all of you who have helped along the way. The comments, the authors, the subscribers… All who participate here to make this site a ton of fun for all who stop by. Thank you so much for everything! I can only say that I sincerely hope that you have had as much fun as I have. Here’s to the rest of the year and beyond!

As always, suggestions, ideas and thoughts are always welcome. iBAM is a community and without you, we would suck! haha! Talk soon!

- Brent

This morning I received my official email announcement from Apple about iTunes’ latest upgrade: DRM free music and videos from EMI artists. This upgrade was released through OSX’s Software Update or direct download a couple days ago as we discussed on our most recent iBAM TalkCast. I think this is a great step forward in the DRM battles of late and am one that will most assuredly go for the extra cents to get the DRM free versions when possible. Here’s a copy of the email just in case you didn’t see it: [Continued]

I received a nice email from iBAM reader “Didi” this morning telling me the story of their recent trip to the Emeryville Apple Store. I found it interesting so I thought I’d share. Didi, I hope you enjoy your new MacBook and find it as enjoyable as I have. Everyone else, if you have been to the Emeryville store (or work there), drop us a comment. We’d all love to hear from you! (the email is copied below, thanks Didi!)

“Emeryville… hmmm… Pixar anyone?” [Continued]

CREATE MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THE 2007 CREATE AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES

March 7, 2007 – The 2007 Create Awards – one of the top creative competitions for professionals and students in advertising, film and video, motion graphics, graphic communication, photography, printing, interactive media, and copywriting – announces its official call for entries: March 15. [Continued]