Apple, back in the front row for great software?
Yes sure t new iPod, the new version of the iMac are pretty cool stuff.
But really I was blown away by their capacity to provide some sleek UI in their tools, and make all the applications so desirable.
Maybe this is news for you, but I really think Steve just launched today with FrontRow their answer to Windows Media Center. I really like the idea of a simple remote control to access from my couch all the media content, I just hope I could use this on my little Mac Mini. Steve Jobs even dare to show its tiny remote control compared to the Media Center ones with dozens of buttons!
But man the software is really great, simple to use, and I am really worry about for Windows Vista. I know that Microsoft promised some awesome graphics for the Beta 2, but hey Apple is really too good on this.
Also shown today was their new iChat Audio Video, and again, yes video conferencing can't be more easy than that. The demo was astounding showing Steve chatting with 3 people in real time, and with a pseudo 3d effect. Amazing!
And also built in the new iMac by default. I believe in Microsoft to react but Apple have really what it take to move the entire industry forward.
Maybe Microsoft should hire some Apple developers ?