Media Alert

WHAT: Apple®, FY 00 Third Quarter Results Conference Call

WHERE: Via conference call. The dial-in number for press is (913) 981-4910

WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 5 p.m. (EDT)/ 2 p.m. (PDT)

REBROADCAST: The conference call will be available as a 24-hour continuous rebroadcast beginning Tuesday, July 18, 8 p.m. (EDT)/ 5 p.m. (PDT) through July 19, 8 p.m (EDT)/ 5 p.m. (PDT). The dial-in number for the rebroadcast is (719) 457-0820. Please enter confirmation code 530623.

Apple will provide live audio streaming of its FY 00 Third Quarter Results Conference Call utilizing Apple’s popular QuickTime™4, the industry-leading multimedia software for live and on-demand audio and video streaming. The live audio webcast will be accessible through Apple’s website at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq300/. Viewers simply need to download a copy of QuickTime 4 in advance from www.apple.com/quicktime to listen to the conference call.

MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Knudson, Apple, (408) 974-2042, kknudso@apple.com

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NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (www.apple.com/pr/), call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

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