And suddenly, Apple started making interesting announcements again - two in one day! This time, it's a new wireless gadget that appears to be the much needed, long-awaited digital bridge between iTunes and your hi-fi, as well as a handy portable wireless hub for... ahem... your hotel room? (Maybe someone should tell Apple execs that few us get to stay in hotel rooms big enough to require WiFi...). Anyway - from the press release:
"Apple today unveiled AirPort Express, the world's first 802.11g mobile base station that can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connections and USB printing, or thrown into a laptop bag to bring wireless freedom to hotel rooms with broadband connections. AirPort Express also features analog and digital audio outputs that can be connected to a stereo and AirTunes music networking software which works seamlessly with iTunes®, giving users a simple and inexpensive way to wirelessly stream iTunes music on their Mac® or PC to any room in the house. AirPort Express features a single piece ultra-compact design weighing just 6.7 ounces, and will be available to Mac and PC users starting in July for just £99 (inc VAT).
'AirPort Express isn't just the world's first mobile 802.11g base station—with the addition of AirTunes users can now play their iTunes music on any stereo in their home - all without wires,' said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. 'This innovative Apple product will appeal to both notebook users who want wireless freedom in their hotel rooms and to music lovers who want to listen to their iTunes music library on a stereo located anywhere in their home.'"
Mmm. Yes please.
