Site-4-the-Day: 9 to 5 Mac

No computer platform can hold a stick when it comes to the sheer number of rumor related sites as does Apple's Mac platform. From Macosrumors, which claims to be the 'original Mac rumor site', AppleInsider, MacScoop, or to a host of newer Mac related rumor sites such as, MacRumors, Looprumors, Crazy Apple Rumors, and the now defunct Thinksecret rumor site, they all help feed the frenzy and need for Apple devotees to know just what Apple is up to next.

Regarding Apple rumor sites, Wekipedia says:

".... the term Apple rumor community refers to the community surrounding rumors concerning Apple Inc. and its products, including the Macintosh and iPod. In recent years, a subculture has developed around rumors about new products and services from Apple. The company enjoys a cult-like following for its Macintosh platform. This, combined with a very tight-lipped corporate policy about future products, has fostered this interest in the company's every move.".

It is one of these newer Mac rumor sites, 9 to 5 Mac, that I proudly present as my 'Site-4-the-Day.' This wonderful site offers Mac fans an excellent source of articles and information on all things Apple, and, as it's name implies, all things Mac related. The articles are well written, informative and, out of all of the many older and newer Apple rumor sites out there, it also just happens to be one of the most accurate and dependable.

Wekipedia also says:

"9 to 5 Mac is a fairly new Apple rumor site that received little attention, until all of its predictions about the aluminum iMac came true. It then leaked what it purported to be genuine pictures of the third generation iPod nano[1], which Apple later demanded to be removed, as well as leaking information about the iPod touch. 9 to 5 Mac are now widely believed to have a real source inside Apple and are currently one of the most believed rumor sites."

Their description is right on the money. I personally frequent this great Mac site on a daily basis for many reasons, including all of the reasons listed above. If you are hoping to find the latest information on new Mac's, or Apple related events, products, or services, then chances are pretty good that you will read it first on this great site. This site has previously been credited with some of the best and most accurate rumors of them all, and hopefully, they will continue to do so, long, long into the future, because this is one of the few Mac sites that I would miss dearly if we were ever to lose it.

Just some of 9 to 5 Mac's most recent posts include:

- Apple rises as Windows market erodes

- First pictures of Apple's Chinese retail store

- 25th Apple Expo Paris Rrogramme released, no Apple and, Huge Apple flash order hints at iPod upgrade.

Even though I was never that crazy about the name, 9 to 5 Mac, I certainly can't complain or argue about it's great content. It is fresh, and I have already stated, very well written, clear, concise and informative - what more can any site possibly offer? 9 to 5 Mac may be one of the newer Mac related sites out there, but it is also easily one of the best Mac related sites to ever come along too, and for good reason, I might add.

So, if you hoping to catch the latest in Apple and Mac related news, possibly even before it's officially announced, or if your just looking for an excellent source of valuable information on the fast, exciting and growing world of the Mac and all things Apple related, then you couldn't possibly go wrong by visiting this wonderful Mac resource, otherwise known as 9 to 5 Mac.com.

And that's my 2 cents, on this great Mac web site, 4 this Friday, July 4, 2008.

Image via: 9 to 5 Mac

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