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LaCie – Rugged Mini Hard Drive

renzofiaza — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:34:03 +0000

Noticed as one of the premier manufacturers to produce hard drives, LaCie presents a new miniature version of their Rugged hard drive. The hard drive is equipped with a durable, shock-resistant and bright orange rubber casing which makes the drive pretty much indestructible. In addition, the hard drive is water and pressure-resistant. It features the new USB 3.0 port which runs up to 4 times faster than previous models.

Available now starting from $99 for 500GB at LaCie.

Apple – Mac OS X Lion

renzofiaza — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:24:32 +0000

With the new releases of the Macbook Air and Mac Mini, Apple has finally released their latest OS, Lion. Now available to download at the Apple App Store, OS X Lion is the newest, strongest and sexiest operating system yet to be released. The new OS comes in at a 4GB download, boasting 250 fresh features including an iOS-like app launcher, multi-touch gestures, AirDrop for direct file sharing and system-wide Resume. In addition, a new version of Mail with conversation view is added as well as reverse touchpad scrolling.

Retailing for just $30, this is a an upgrade that is definitely worth it.

Apple - Mac OS X Lion

Apple – Releases New Mac Minis and Thunderbolt Display

renzofiaza — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:20:17 +0000

Along with the new Macbook Air, Apple has also released an update to its Mac mini line. The new mac mini sports Intel’s Sandy Bridge platform along with new support for the Thunderbolt connectivity standard being pushed by Apple and Intel. The new Mac mini lineup consists of two standard stock configurations and also a server model. All models do not have an optical drive however, an optional external SuperDrive is offered. In addition, all Mac mini models ship with OS X Lion pre-installed.

Standard models
- 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 500 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM: $599
- 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5, 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM: $799

Server model
- 2.0 GHz, dual 500 GB hard drives, 4 GB RAM: $999

Also, Apple unveils a new Apple Thunderbolt Display. Just like the previous 27-inch LED Cinema Display, the primary upgrade to Apple’s is the Thunderbolt compatibility, which enables the device to the new high-speed data and display connectivity standard. With this new standard, users can for the first time run two displays off of a single Thunderbolt port on Macs. An ultimate docking station. The new Thunderbolt Display will be available within the next 60 days and is priced at $999.

Apple MacBook Air 2011 – Available Now

J. Orlando — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:14:17 +0000

Apple releases it’s newest and slimmest MacBook to date, the Apple MacBook Air 2011. Starting at $999, it features high-speed Thunderbolt technology, next generation processors, a backlit keyboard and comes complete with the most recent Mac OS X Lion. Available now at Apple, be sure to check out the official press release below for further details:

Apple Updates MacBook Air With Next Generation Processors, Thunderbolt I/O & Backlit Keyboard
CUPERTINO, California—July 20, 2011—Apple® today updated the MacBook Air® with next generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS® X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to twice the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere,* the MacBook Air starts at $999 (US) and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.

“Portable, affordable and powerful, MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “MacBook Air features our most advanced technology and is an ideal match for Lion, especially with its new Multi-Touch gestures, full-screen apps, Mission Control and Mac App Store.”

MacBook Air is available in 11-inch and 13-inch models that easily slip into a briefcase, purse or bag. The MacBook Air’s durable aluminum unibody enclosure measures an incredibly thin 0.11-inches at its thinnest point and 0.68-inches at its thickest. Flash storage allows MacBook Air to turn on instantly and deliver fast data access, improved reliability and incredible energy efficiency. The 11-inch model weighs 2.38 pounds and provides up to 5 hours of battery life, while the 13-inch weighs 2.96 pounds and provides up to 7 hours of battery life.**

With the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors, the new MacBook Air is up to twice as fast as the previous generation and has all the power you need for editing photos and movies, making FaceTime® calls, playing games, and working with documents and presentations. MacBook Air also features Intel HD Graphics 3000 and offers up to 4GB of faster 1333 MHz memory.

Thunderbolt I/O technology provides expansion possibilities never before available to MacBook Air users. Through a single cable, users can connect to high performance peripherals and the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the ultimate docking station for your Mac® notebook. Thunderbolt can easily be adapted to support legacy connections such as FireWire® and Gigabit Ethernet.

MacBook Air comes with a full size backlit keyboard and an innovative glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad. Designed for comfort and ease of typing, the backlit keyboard uses a sensor to automatically detect a change in ambient lighting and adjusts the keyboard brightness for any environment. The Multi-Touch trackpad supports Lion’s new Multi-Touch gestures such as momentum scrolling, tapping or pinching your fingers to zoom in on a web page or image, and swiping left or right to turn a page or switch between full screen apps.

MacBook Air also features a brilliant, high resolution LED backlit display that is amazingly thin yet has the resolution of a much larger, bulkier screen. With ultra-fast Wi-Fi, you can wirelessly download apps from the Mac App Store™, get music and movies from iTunes®, back up data to Time Capsule® and quickly and easily share files using AirDrop. MacBook Air includes Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and two USB ports for easy connectivity for the wired and wireless devices you use every day.

Apple makes the industry’s greenest notebook lineup and the new MacBook Air meets Energy Star 5.2 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.*** Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed of recyclable materials.

Every new MacBook Air comes with Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife apps for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch gestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software, built right into the OS; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.

Pricing & Availability
The 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air are available for order on the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) today and in Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting July 21. The 1.6 GHz 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two models, one with 2GB of memory and 64GB of flash storage for a suggested retail price of $999 (US), and one with 4GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage for $1,199 (US). The 1.7 GHz 13-inch MacBook Air comes in two configurations, one with 4GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage for a suggested retail price of $1,299 (US), and one with 4GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage for $1,599 (US). Configure-to-order options and accessories include a 1.8 GHz Core i7 processor, additional flash storage, MacBook Air SuperDrive® and a USB Ethernet Adapter.

Additional technical specifications and configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at www.apple.com/macbookair.

*Testing conducted by Apple in July 2011 using preproduction MacBook Air configurations. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookair/features.html.

**The new Wireless Web protocol testing was conducted by Apple in July 2011 using preproduction MacBook Air configurations. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookair/features.html.

***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

New MacBook Airs Coming Next Week

renzofiaza — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:15:02 +0000

With new sources coming from AllThingsDigital, and constant rumors floating around the web, they surely guarantee that the long awaited MacBook Air will arrive around next week according to legitimate sources.

Several sources indicate that the company plans to uncrate the eagerly anticipated updates to its MacBook Air line late next week. “The rumor sites are off by a week,” one source said.

The new MacBook Airs are reported to include a Thunderbolt port, backlit keyboards, and 128GB and 256GB storage options. Although, Apple will have to release OS X Lion first or before the new hardware releases so the unveiling of the new OS X Lion should be around next week as well.

New MacBook Airs Coming Next Week

Powershovel – “Clap Your Hands” Mini Digital Camera USB Key

renzofiaza — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:46:36 +0000

Powershovel offers something that comes directly from spy movies. The Clap Mini Digital Camera is a simple plug and play into your computer. It runs on a Micro SD card which is not included. The Clap is a 2 megapixel colorful digital camera that shoots both still images and movies and recharges directly through your computer. The camera is tiny with its dimensions. Unfortunately, the camera can only run under Windows. You can purchase them now through colette.

Tech Specs:

Image type: JPEG/AVI Still
Resolution: 1280 × 1024 · Video
Resolution: 720 × 480/30fps
Number of pixels: 2 megapixel Lens 200: F2.8 f = 3.2mm

ISO: 100
Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery (charging when plugged into the computer)
Recording Media: Micro SD (up to 16GB supported) (not included)
Size: 35 × 70 × 15mm /
Weight: 24g
Interface: USB2.0/1.1

Note: No driver needed (external media and is recognized as a camera connected to your PC.)

New MacBook Airs – Coming in Mid-July

renzofiaza — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:42:51 +0000

Ever since the release of the new MacBook Airs last year, consumers complained due to Apple’s choice of using the obsolete Intel Core 2 Duo processors. As always, the refresh cycle of Macs is upon us which brings a lot of curiosity if a new MacBook Air will release with the updated Sandybridge processors. Reports and rumors have been circulating ever since a few months ago, but now with the supply constraints of the current MacBooks, it seems reasonable that a refresh is coming.

AppleNApps states: Sources have indicated to AppleNApps that Apple has an internal launch date of July 19th for Mac OS X Lion and a refresh of the MacBook Airs. This is the target date under which the company is currently operating, though both sources are indicating that things can change. Our sources have just seen indications, and can’t be entirely certain, but if everything goes according to plan there will be a new MacBook Air shipping with Lion starting July 19th.

So the only reason it’s not being released now is due to the new Mac OS X Lion.

New MacBook Airs - Coming in Mid-July