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Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme is the Company's wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme Base Station includes 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking and supports up to 50 users. Air Port Extreme operates at either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequencies, providing compatibility with most Wi-Fi devices. The current AirPort Extreme Base Station works with both Mac and Windows computers, includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station. All Macs have either built-in or optional wireless networking client hardware and software that communicates with Airport Extreme or Airport Express Base Stations.

AirPort® Express®

AirPort Express is the first 802.11g standard mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software that works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Mac or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort
Extreme is the Company's wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme Base Station includes 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking and supports up to 50 users. Air Port Extreme
operates at either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequencies, providing compatibility with most Wi-Fi devices. The current AirPort Extreme Base Station works with both Mac and Windows
computers, includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station. All Macs have
either built-in or optional wireless networking client hardware and software that communicates with Airport Extreme or Airport Express Base Stations.

AirPort® Express®

AirPort
Express is the first 802.11g standard mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog
and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software that works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their
Mac or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme is the Company’s Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the 802.11g standard, which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station. AirPort Extreme client technology is built into most Macintosh models, and is an available option for all.

AirPort® Express™

AirPort Express is the first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software that works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.

Wireless
Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme is the
Company’s Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the
802.11g standard, which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible
with most Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base
Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide
wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support
USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers
connected directly to the base station. AirPort Extreme client technology is
built into most Macintosh models, and is an available option for all.

AirPort® Express™

AirPort Express is the
first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall
for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also
features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and
AirTunes™ music networking software that works with iTunes, giving users a way
to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based
computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece
design weighing 6.7 ounces.

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme is the Company’s next generation Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the 802.11g standard, which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station.

AirPort® Express

AirPort® Express is the first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software which works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme is the
Company’s next generation Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme
is based on the 802.11g standard, which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is
fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11b standard. AirPort
Extreme Base Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users
simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one
base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to
wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station.

AirPort® Express

AirPort® Express is the
first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall
for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also
features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and
AirTunes™ music networking software which works with iTunes, giving users a way
to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based
computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece
design weighing 6.7 ounces.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort Extreme, introduced in January 2003, is the Company's next generation of Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the 802.11g standard, which supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices which use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station.

AirPort® Express

In June 2004, the Company introduced AirPort® Express, the first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software which works with iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing 6.7 ounces.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme®

AirPort
Extreme, introduced in January 2003, is the Company's next generation of Wi-Fi wireless networking technology. AirPort Extreme is based on the 802.11g standard, which
supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, and is fully compatible with most Wi-Fi devices which use the 802.11b standard. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up to 50 Macintosh and
Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers
connected directly to the base station.

AirPort® Express

In June 2004, the Company introduced AirPort® Express, the first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet
connections and USB printing. Airport Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes™ music networking software which works with
iTunes, giving users a way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from their Macintosh or Windows-based computer to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece design weighing
6.7 ounces.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme™®

AirPort Extreme, introduced in January 2003, is the Company's next generation of Wi-Fi wireless networking technology based on the new ultra-fast 802.11g standard. With speeds up to 54 Mbps, AirPort Extreme delivers almost five times the data rate of today's 802.11b based products, yet is fully compatible with the millions of 802.11b Wi-Fi devices around the world. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up

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to 50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly share USB printers connected directly to the base station.

Embedded into Mac OS X is Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is an emerging industry standard for wirelessly connecting computers and peripherals that supports transmission of data at up to 1 Mbps within a range of approximately 30 feet. The Company's Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X lets customers wirelessly share files between Macintosh systems, synchronize and share contact information with Palm-OS based PDAs, and access the Internet through Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. A Bluetooth USB adaptor can Bluetooth-enable any USB-based Macintosh computer running in Mac OS X version 10.1.4 or higher.

The Company's Rendezvous™ networking technology is based on open Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Standard Protocols such as IP, ARP and DNS. Rendezvous uses industry standard networking protocols and zero configuration technology to automatically discover and connect devices over any IP network, including Ethernet or 802.11-based wireless networks like the Company's AirPort product. Major developers such as Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Philips, Sybase, World Book and Xerox have announced support for Rendezvous in a broad range of products including network printers, consumer electronics, enterprise database management and educational applications. The Company has made the Rendezvous source code freely available allowing developers to use Rendezvous technology in their network-enabled devices or software applications. The Rendezvous source code includes software to support UNIX, Linux, and Windows-based systems and devices. Rendezvous support is built into Mac OS X.

The Company developed FireWire® technology, also referred to as IEEE 1394, which is a high-speed serial I/O technology for connecting digital devices such as digital camcorders and cameras to desktop and portable computers. With its high data-transfer speed and "hot plug-and-play" capability, FireWire has become an established cross-platform industry standard for both consumers and professionals and is the data interface of choice for today's digital video and audio devices, as well as external hard drives and other high-speed peripherals. FireWire is currently included on all Macintosh systems and is a data transfer technology utilized by iPod.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort Extreme™®

AirPort
Extreme, introduced in January 2003, is the Company's next generation of Wi-Fi wireless networking technology based on the new ultra-fast 802.11g standard. With
speeds up to 54 Mbps, AirPort Extreme delivers almost five times the data rate of today's 802.11b based products, yet is fully compatible with the millions of 802.11b Wi-Fi devices around
the world. AirPort Extreme Base Stations can serve up

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to
50 Macintosh and Windows users simultaneously, provide wireless bridging to extend the range beyond just one base station, and support USB printer sharing to allow multiple users to wirelessly
share USB printers connected directly to the base station.

Embedded
into Mac OS X is Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is an emerging industry standard for wirelessly connecting computers and peripherals that supports transmission of data at up to 1 Mbps within
a range of approximately 30 feet. The Company's Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X lets customers wirelessly share files between Macintosh systems, synchronize and share contact information with
Palm-OS based PDAs, and access the Internet through Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. A Bluetooth USB adaptor can Bluetooth-enable any USB-based Macintosh computer running in Mac
OS X version 10.1.4 or higher.

The
Company's Rendezvous™ networking technology is based on open Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Standard Protocols such as IP, ARP and DNS. Rendezvous uses industry standard
networking protocols and zero configuration technology to automatically discover and connect devices over any IP network, including Ethernet or 802.11-based wireless networks like the
Company's AirPort product. Major developers such as Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Philips, Sybase, World Book and Xerox have announced support for Rendezvous in a broad range of products
including network printers, consumer electronics, enterprise database management and educational applications. The Company has made the Rendezvous source code freely available allowing developers to
use Rendezvous technology in their network-enabled devices or software applications. The Rendezvous source code includes software to support UNIX, Linux, and Windows-based systems and devices.
Rendezvous support is built into Mac OS X.

The
Company developed FireWire® technology, also referred to as IEEE 1394, which is a high-speed serial I/O technology for
connecting digital devices such as digital camcorders and cameras to desktop and portable computers. With its high data-transfer speed and "hot plug-and-play"
capability, FireWire has become an established cross-platform industry standard for both consumers and professionals and is the data interface of choice for today's digital video and audio devices, as
well as external hard drives and other high-speed peripherals. FireWire is currently included on all Macintosh systems and is a data transfer technology utilized by iPod.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort® is the Company's wireless networking technology that allows users to create a computer network and connect to the Internet without cables, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware. Based on the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard and Wi-Fi certified, AirPort allows high-speed wireless communications within a radius of approximately 150 feet from an AirPort base station. AirPort includes security features like firewall protection and 128-bit encryption to protect user data. With the addition of an AirPort networking card, all of the Company's desktop and portable Macintosh systems have built-in support for AirPort wireless networking, including built-in antennas and an AirPort card slot.

During 2002, the Company released its Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X. Bluetooth is an emerging industry standard for wirelessly connecting computers and peripherals that supports transmission of data at up to 1 Mbps within a range of approximately 30 feet. The Company's Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X lets customers wirelessly share files between Macintosh systems, synchronize and share contact information with Palm-OS based PDAs, and access the Internet through Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. A Bluetooth USB adaptor can Bluetooth-enable any USB-based Macintosh computer running in Mac OS X version 10.1.4 or higher. Bluetooth software is built into Max OS X Jaguar.

Introduced in the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company's new Rendezvous™ networking technology is based on open Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Standard Protocols such as IP, ARP and DNS. Rendezvous uses industry standard networking protocols and zero configuration technology to

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automatically discover and connect devices over any IP network, including Ethernet or 802.11-based wireless networks like the Company's AirPort product. Major developers such as Canon, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Philips, Sybase, World Book and Xerox have announced support for Rendezvous in a broad range of products including network printers, consumer electronics, enterprise database management and educational applications. In September 2002, the Company announced that it was "open sourcing" the code for Rendezvous. By making the source code freely available, the Company allows developers to use Rendezvous technology in their network-enabled devices or software applications. The Rendezvous source code includes software to support UNIX, Linux, and Windows- based systems and devices. Rendezvous support is built into Mac OS X Jaguar.

Apple Remote Desktop™ for Mac OS X software enables users, teachers and administrators to remotely manage other Macintosh systems anywhere on a local network, AirPort wireless network or across the Internet. With Apple Remote Desktop, teachers can view students' computer screens, perform group demonstrations and help individuals with real-time screen-sharing, text chat and the "request attention" command. System administrators can provide remote assistance, get comprehensive system profiles, reconfigure system settings and quickly and easily distribute software applications across hundreds of computers—all from one central location over both Ethernet and AirPort wireless networks. Apple Remote Desktop supports multiple levels of administrator access, each with its own password, providing a secure way for teachers or department-level administrators to assist users while restricting privileges for deleting items or changing system settings.

The Company invented FireWire® technology, also referred to as IEEE 1394, which is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting digital devices such as digital camcorders and cameras to desktop and portable computers. With its high data-transfer speed and "hot plug-and-play" capability, FireWire has become an established cross-platform industry standard for both consumers and professionals and is the data interface of choice for today's digital video and audio devices, as well as external hard drives and other high-speed peripherals. Industry data indicates that FireWire will be included on more than 64 million personal computers and nearly 100 million digital devices by the end of calendar 2002. The Company received a 2001 Primetime Emmy Engineering Award for FireWire's impact on the television industry. FireWire is currently included on all Macintosh systems and is the data transfer technology utilized by iPod.

Wireless Connectivity and Networking

AirPort® is the Company's wireless networking technology that allows users to create a computer network and connect
to the Internet without cables, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware. Based on the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard and Wi-Fi certified, AirPort allows
high-speed wireless communications within a radius of approximately 150 feet from an AirPort base station. AirPort includes security features like firewall protection and
128-bit encryption to protect user data. With the addition of an AirPort networking card, all of the Company's desktop and portable Macintosh systems have built-in support for
AirPort wireless networking, including built-in antennas and an AirPort card slot.

During
2002, the Company released its Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X. Bluetooth is an emerging industry standard for wirelessly connecting computers and peripherals that supports transmission of
data at up to 1 Mbps within a range of approximately 30 feet. The Company's Bluetooth technology for Mac OS X lets customers wirelessly share files between Macintosh systems, synchronize and share
contact information with Palm-OS based PDAs, and access the Internet through Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. A Bluetooth USB adaptor can Bluetooth-enable any USB-based Macintosh
computer running in Mac OS X version 10.1.4 or higher. Bluetooth software is built into Max OS X Jaguar.

Introduced
in the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company's new Rendezvous™ networking technology is based on open Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Standard Protocols such as IP, ARP and
DNS. Rendezvous uses industry standard networking protocols and zero configuration technology to

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automatically discover and connect devices over any IP network, including Ethernet or 802.11-based wireless networks like the Company's AirPort product. Major developers such as Canon,
Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Philips, Sybase, World Book and Xerox have announced support for Rendezvous in a broad range of products including network printers, consumer electronics, enterprise
database management and educational applications. In September 2002, the Company announced that it was "open sourcing" the code for Rendezvous. By making the source code freely available, the
Company allows developers to use Rendezvous technology in their network-enabled devices or software applications. The Rendezvous source code includes software to support UNIX, Linux, and Windows-
based systems and devices. Rendezvous support is built into Mac OS X Jaguar.

Apple
Remote Desktop™ for Mac OS X software enables users, teachers and administrators to remotely manage other Macintosh systems anywhere on a local network, AirPort wireless network or
across the Internet. With Apple Remote Desktop, teachers can view students' computer screens, perform group demonstrations and help individuals with real-time screen-sharing, text chat and
the "request attention" command. System administrators can provide remote assistance, get comprehensive system profiles, reconfigure system settings and quickly and easily distribute software
applications across hundreds of computers—all from one central location over both Ethernet and AirPort wireless networks. Apple Remote Desktop supports multiple levels of administrator
access, each with its own password, providing a secure way for teachers or department-level administrators to assist users while restricting privileges for deleting items or changing system settings.

The
Company invented FireWire® technology, also referred to as IEEE 1394, which is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting digital devices such as digital
camcorders and cameras to desktop and portable computers. With its high data-transfer speed and "hot plug-and-play" capability, FireWire has become an established
cross-platform industry standard for both consumers and professionals and is the data interface of choice for today's digital video and audio devices, as well as external hard drives and other
high-speed peripherals. Industry data indicates that FireWire will be included on more than 64 million personal computers and nearly 100 million digital devices by the end of
calendar 2002. The Company received a 2001 Primetime Emmy Engineering Award for FireWire's impact on the television industry. FireWire is currently included on all Macintosh systems and is the data
transfer technology utilized by iPod.