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ADC Compatibility Labs Information is an e-mail newsletter sent to interested ADC members. Receiving this newsletter is the best way to get up-to-date information regarding our Compatibility Labs.

To subscribe, go to the Member Site and join as a new member. If you are already an ADC Member, log on to your existing account. Click the "Update Profile" link. At the bottom of your profile there is a section on ADC News. Be sure to check the "ADC Compatibility Labs Information" box and then click the "Save" button.
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Recent additions to the Cupertino labs

NEW! Apple Cinema Display	22"	Digital
NEW! Flat Panel Apple Studio Display	15"	Digital
Power Mac G4	500Mhz	AGP Graphics
PowerBook G3	500Mhz	FireWire
iBook Special Edition	366Mhz	Graphite

To schedule time to test on these new systems, please use our online scheduling form.

What's in the labs?
The Compatibility Labs in Cupertino, California are comprised of three independent labs featuring over 100 Macintosh PowerPC configurations with versions of system software that are compatible with the hardware. The complete line of Apple products is available (including most international versions of the Mac OS and some international keyboards) as well as a small sampling of third-party products including displays, printers, scanners and removable media drives.

The Compatibility Labs also have

Direct Internet Access
Most current shipping products
Legacy products
Domestic and international versions of the Mac OS
Online and CD-based reference documentation
Extensive networking capabilities
Confidential, comfortable, and productive environment

Benefits of testing at the Compatibility Labs

Promotes compatibility with Apple products--both released and unreleased
Allows you to test with different networking environments
Gives you the ability to begin testing immediately upon entering the lab
Provides immediate hands-on response to your testing needs
Lets you have the satisfaction of having completed a very productive test session

We encourage you to participate in this program to help ensure greater customer satisfaction with your products.

Where are the labs?
We currently have Compatibility Labs in Cupertino, California and Tokyo, Japan. Please see our Your Day with Us page for directions to the ADC Compatibility Labs Cupertino, California.

Who can use the labs?
The Compatibility Labs are open to active Apple Developer Connection Premier and Select Program members, as well as Online Program members with an ADC-Labs asset transferred to their account. Premier Program members may use the lab facilities for up to three days each month while Select Program members may use the labs up to two days each month.

What if I am not an ADC program member?
If you are not an ADC Premier or Select Program member and would like to find out how to become one, log on to our Programs & Products for that information.

Contacting the ADC Compatibility Labs, Cupertino
If you would like to schedule a test session or have any questions regarding our labs, please contact us at adc.labs@apple.com or by phone at (408) 862-7175 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST).