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A clever widget for Apple geeks

February 22nd, 2008

by Al Merkrebs, February 22, 2008 @ 2:27 p.m. PST

True Apple geeks- and you know who you are- understand that when the online Apple Store is shut down for maintenance, it’s often a signal that Apple is putting up a major new product or a major update.

So, the folks at pingdom, who specialize in server and Web site monitoring services, have created a clever little widget that monitors the Apple Store’s status for you.

Their site even shows a chart that correlates store shutdowns with major Apple product announcements.

So get this widget and then keep your eye on it. When it shows the store as closed, get yourself psyched for a possible major Apple product announcement!

Pros: Simple to install; does just one thing.

Cons: No desktop version- can only be installed on a Web page.

Coolness factor: 5/5

Engine required: None. Just copy and paste code into your own independent Web site.

Get widget code here: Apple Store Status

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