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"I Didn't Fire Steve Jobs" - John Sculley
What Would An Apple Car Actually Look Like?
Matias Slim One Keyboard - Type On Your iPhone
Matias Tactile One Keyboard - Type On Your iPhone With A Tactile Pro!
Support Ends For Office For Mac 2004
PCI-Express SSD Cards Coming To OS X
MacBook Air: The First Ultrabook Turns 4
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012: Intel's Ultrabooks to Samsung's Galaxy Note
White House Criticizes SOPA Online Piracy Bill
Opponents of SOPA Most Active This Week: Anti-Piracy Bill Prompts Most Messages to Congress
Canadian Government To Lift Ban On Publishing Early Election Results
Personal Computer Shipments Worldwide to Reach 417.2 Million Units by 2015 - Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
"I Didn't Fire Steve Jobs" - John Sculley
Macworld UK's Ben Camm-Jones reports that in an interview with the BBC, former Apple CEO John Sculley said he welcomes the fact that Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs has cleared up some "myths" about his relationship with the Apple co-founder, noting that he never really did fire Steve Jobs and that Apple was actually a very profitable company."
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What Would An Apple Car Actually Look Like?
jalopnik.com observes that journalists and pundits love speculating about an "Apple Car," noting that Steve Jobs liked cars and good design, so what would happen if Apple actually designed a car? With Apple rumored to be about to get into the television business, and cars becoming more and more computer-integrated both in their operation and theor "user interfacing," the idea doesn't seem as far-fetched as it once did.
So what would make sense for a car from Cupertino? Would it be awful? Would it would be awesome? You can leave your different thoughts in the form on the Web page.
You can check it out at:
http://jalo.ps/AzTqZS
Matias Slim One Keyboard - Type On Your iPhone
Turbocharge your Texting, with the speed and comfort of a real keyboard. When you're at your desk, there's no faster way to type on your iPhone (or iPod touch). The function keys control your iPhone's screen brightness, navigation, audio, and more.
Type On Your Computer Too
With one click, you can instantly switch back and forth between typing on your iPhone and your PC or Mac.
Built For Style.
Stylish and ultra-thin, the Slim One Keyboard looks great on your desk. It's also ideal in tight spaces, where you may not have enough room for a big keyboard.
MiniRizer Stand Included
The MiniRizer lifts and tilts your iPhone for easier viewing and tapping. You have 3 angles to choose from: 15, 25, or 50. Nonslip rubber feet keep it from sliding around on your desk.
Lefty Friendly
If you're left-handed, you can move the stand to the left side of the keyboard. If you're used to controlling your iPhone with your left hand, this feels much more natural.
No Batteries Required
The keyboard cable to your computer also powers the wireless connection to your iPhone, so youll never have to worry about batteries.
Mac Keymapping Available
For Mac users, Apple keymapping symbpls are printed right on the keys. Simply hold down Option for the bottom-right characters, or Shift-Option for top-right characters. They even work on the iPhone. The function keys provide all the standard Mac media controls, including volume, screen brightness, iTunes track selection, and more.
System Requirements:
• PC or Mac with USB port.
• iPhone 3GS or newer, iPod touch 3rd generation (2009) or newer.
Dimensions:
11.22 x 4.72 x 0.79 - (28.5 x 12.0 x 2.0 cm)
Cable Length
5 feet (1.5 m)
Weight:
0.95 lbs (431 g)
Warranty:
• 1 year limited warranty (more info)
Keyboard Layouts Available:
PC:
US Layout (FK311PIN)
Mac:
US Layout (FK311MIN)
Matias Slim One Keyboard for iPhone & Mac
$79.95 USD
Matias Slim One Keyboard for iPhone & PC
$79.95 USD
For more information, visit:
http://matias.ca/onekeyboard/sli
Matias Tactile One Keyboard - Type On Your iPhone With A Tactile Pro!
The Tactile One Keyboard is Matias's Tactile Pro keyboard adapted to work with your iPhone as well as your Computer. With one click, you can instantly switch back and forth between typing on your iPhone and your PC or Mac.
Legendary Feel & Speed of Alps Mechanical Keyswitches
Users familiar with Apple's legendary Extended and Extended II keyboards will love the Tactile One Keyboard. Unlike most keyboards made today, each key is built on an individual Alps Mechanical Switch.
Sculpted Keytops
The latest trend in keyboards is to have very flat & wide keys, with little or no space between them. You see this a lot on laptops and netbooks. While they look great, they can also be a little tricky to type on. The flatness makes it very easy to slide out of home row and lose your bearings.
The Tactile One bucks this trend. It has traditional sculpted keytops, curved to fit your fingertips, and keep you from sliding out of home row.
3-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hub
For quickly attaching USB peripherals, nothing beats the convenience of an in-keyboard hub. Works great with USB flash drives, digital cameras, mice, and more. It won't charge your iPhone/iPod, but for syncing it's perfect.
No Ghost In This Machine
Most keyboards allow only a certain number of keys to be pressed at once, and often cannot keep up with very fast typists. The result is called ghosting letters missing from what you actually typed, or additional letters that you didn't type. The Tactile One has special Anti-Ghosting Circuitry (also called n-key rollover) to eliminate these problems. You can type as fast as you're able; the Tactile One will keep up.
Mac Keymapping Support
Mac keymapping symbols are printed right on the keys. Simply hold down Option for the bottom-right characters, or Shift-Option for top-right characters. They even work on the iPhone. The function keys provide all the standard Mac media controls, including volume, screen brightness, iTunes track selection, and more.
No Batteries Required
The keyboard cable to your computer also powers the wireless connection to your iPhone, so you'll never have to worry about batteries.
Matias Tactile One Keyboard for iPhone & Mac
$199.95 USD
Matias Tactile One Keyboard for iPhone & PC
$199.95 USD
System Requirements:
• PC or Mac with USB port.
• iPhone 3GS or newer, iPod touch 3rd generation (2009) or newer.
Dimensions:
• 18.13 x 6.5 x 1.38 - (46.0 x 16.5 x 3.5 cm)
Cable Length
• 6 feet (1.83 m)
Weight:
• 2.75 lbs (1 249 g)
Warranty:
• 1 year limited warranty (more info)
Keyboard Layouts Available:
PC:
US Layout (FK302PI)
Mac:
US Layout (FK302MI)
Matias Tactile One Keyboard for iPhone & Mac
$199.95 USD
Matias Tactile One Keyboard for iPhone & PC
$199.95 USD
For more information, visit:
http://matias.ca/onekeyboard/tactile/
Support Ends For Office For Mac 2004
Microsoft's William Smith blogs:
As of Tuesday, January 10, Microsoft ceased support for Office for Mac 2004 in accordance with its published life cycle policy. Office 2004 had been in maintenance since the release of Office 2008 and that maintenance period was extended in October 2009 for an additional 2-1/2 years to accommodate customers who needed Visual Basic (VBA) support. VBA was removed in Office for Mac 2008 but restored and updated in Office for Mac 2011.
Microsoft will no longer release any updates or security patches for Office 2004. Microsoft released Office 2004s final update 11.6.6 in mid December.
For more information, visit:
http://bit.ly/AzOYIe
PCI-Express SSD Cards Coming To OS X
MacFixIt's Topher Kessler notes that SSD technology as a replacement for conventional hard drives has been one of the biggest advancements in modern computing, allowing for massive speed improvements along with far less power usage. But while most people think of SSD drives in the context of a 2.5-inch notebook drive form factor, Kessler reports that the technology is also available in a PCI-express card format that allows for a much faster implementation for desktop systems.
For the full report visit here:
http://cnet.co/wpr2jF
MacBook Air: The First Ultrabook Turns 4
In their latest round table discussion, Low End Mac Staff note that it was four years ago that Apple took its 1.1" thick 13.3" consumer MacBook and put it on a serious diet. The new model, designated the MacBook Air, eliminated the built-in optical drive that pre-G3 PowerBooks had in the mid-1990s, went from a polycarbonate case to machined aluminum, ditched that traditional 2.5" notebook hard drive for a 1.8" iPod hard drive, and reduced thickness to 0.76" and weight to 3.0 lb. without losing the full-size keyboard or the 13.3" 1280 x 800 display. Since then, things have only improved with SSDs replacing hard drives, more efficient processors, and even a smaller version with an 11.6" screen.
In this round table, LEM staffers look back at what Apple wrought in January 2008 with the computer that created the Ultrabook category that the PC world is just starting to embrace.
To read more, click here:
http://bit.ly/yg2SSD
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012: Intel's Ultrabooks to Samsung's Galaxy Note
Appleinsider's Daniel Eran Dilger observes that without even making an an official appearance at CES as an exhibitor, Apple has become an invisible hand directing the show and what the company's competitors choose to promote as their future strategies. Dilger takes a look at how the industry is chasing Apple at this year's CES, noting that this year, two of the biggest initiatives at CES, Intel's Ultrabooks and Samsung's Galaxy Note pad-phone with a stylus, were clearly aimed at responding to two of Apple's most successful products.
Dilger also notes that Microsoft's efforts to port Windows 8 to ARM in order to compete with Apple's iPad in the tablet market scares Intel enough that it's willing to risk its relatively new Mac partnership with Apple to pursue its own Ultrabook strategy aimed at cloning the success of the MacBook Air across other PC makers, but says that the biggest problem with Ultrabooks is that they're too expensive to compete with the MacBook Air.
Dilger comments that Ultrabooks are only copying Apple because Intel wants the same results Apple is experiencing, but Ultrabook PC makers lack the sophisticated operations and retail presence Apple has, in addition to lacking the halo provided by the iPod, iPhone and iPad.
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White House Criticizes SOPA Online Piracy Bill
The Globe and Mail's Laura MacInnis reports that White House officials entered the debate over the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), raised concerns on Saturday about this legislation pending in Congress that Google and Facebook have denounced as heavy-handed, but that Hollywood studios and music labels insist is needed to save U.S. jobs.
Ms. MacInnis cites a blog posting by three of President Barack Obama's advisers saying they believe the SOPA and other bills could make Internet businesses vulnerable to litigation and harm legal activity and free speech.
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Opponents of SOPA Most Active This Week: Anti-Piracy Bill Prompts Most Messages to Congress
The Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261), better known as SOPA provoked the most messages to Congress in the second week of 2012 on POPVOX.
From January 7 to January 13, over 850 people sent a message to their Congressperson regarding SOPA, bringing the total on POPVOX to just over 6,000 with 98% opposing the bill. Messages came from users in every Congressional district.
The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to restart its consideration of the bill when Congress returns next week. POPVOX released a chart displaying the number of messages supporting and opposing the bill that have been received by House Judiciary Committee members from their constituents through the POPVOX system.
"POPVOX is not a poll," says CEO Marci Harris. It is a sample of what Congress is hearing from constituents about SOPA and every other bill that is pending. The messages that are counted on POPVOX have been received by these Members through their official correspondence systems. POPVOX brings transparency, efficiency, and accountability to that system.
Several websites, including Reddit, have called for a Blackout to protest SOPA on January 18.
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, H.R. 3261 allows the Attorney General to seek a court order against a U.S.-directed foreign Internet site committing or facilitating online piracy to require the owner, operator, or domain name registrant to cease and desist...
POPVOX is a neutral, nonpartisan advocacy platform that meshes legislative data with individuals personal stories and sentiment. POPVOX delivers public input to Congress in a format tailored to actionable policy decisions and empowers users to leverage their expertise and numbers.
For more information, visit:
http://www.popvox.com
Canadian Government To Lift Ban On Publishing Early Election Results
CTVNews.ca's Saira Peesker reports that Canada's Minister of State Tim Uppal has announced that the Government of Canada will introduce legislation to repeal the ban, Section 329 in the Canadian Elections Act which dates back to the 1930s, on communicating federal election results from eastern provinces while the polls remain open in the west due to time zone differences. If passed, the law will make it legal for journalists and social media users to discuss results online and on television, effectively legalizing a practice already common on the Internet.
"Our government is committed to bringing Canadian elections into the 21st Century by getting rid of this dated and unenforceable law," said Uppal, minister of State for Democratic Reform, in a news release on Friday.
"The ban does not make sense with widespread use of social media and modern communications technology," Uppal reportedly posted on his Twitter account shortly after making the announcement. "Canadians should have freedom to communicate about election results without fear of heavy penalty."
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Personal Computer Shipments Worldwide to Reach 417.2 Million Units by 2015 - Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on the Personal Computers (PCs) Industry. With the market for PCs maturing in most developed countries, developing countries are forecast to emerge as viable hubs for ferreting future growth opportunities. Growth in the developed markets will stem primarily from replacements and upgrades.
The computer has come a long way since the mid 70s, from being a scientists toy to now becoming a critical productivity tool for businesses, and a full fledged infotainment device for public in general. Personal computers have enveloped every sphere of modern day activity with their sheer magnitude of multiple applications. However, the transitional phase in the computing industry was wrought with numerous technological innovations. PCs have transformed into a mainstream force, which has changed the way people conduct business. PCs, inclusive of notebook PCs, personal digital assistants, desktop PCs, tablet PCs, are now common tools of business and personal life.
Laptop and Notebook computers are the primary source of revenues for the world PC industry. Globally, notebook personal computers are increasingly outpacing desktop PCs in terms of features, computing power and price. Laptops consume up to 90 percent less energy in comparison to desktops PCs. With rising energy cost and the shrinking price difference between a desktop and laptop over the entire product lifecycle makes laptop a cost-effective solution than a desktop from a TCO (total cost of ownership) perspective. The growth of worldwide notebook computer shipments is being further fuelled by the increasing popularity of consumer models that are designed to cater to the need to be mobile and for personal customization.
Netbooks or mini notebooks are changing the way people think about the mobile broadband and Internet by enabling consumers to access photos, video, music, and much more, on-the-go. By combining the affordability of netbooks with cost-effective mobile broadband solutions, developers are bringing connectivity to the masses. As a result, netbook PCs will outpace sales of traditional notebook computers in volume terms. Gradually narrowing distinction between netbook PCs and notebook PCs, and cheaper price mean netbooks offer much greater variety and appeal to multiple demographics. Also, subsidies offered by telecommunication firms for signing mobile broadband contracts play a vital role in its uptake.
As consumers continue to embrace digital lifestyle, companies will create products that reflect the sophistication and mobility that is now a priority for enterprise and non-enterprise users alike. Portable computer systems will continue to shine in coming years as consumers continue to seek consumer electronic products they can use anywhere, anytime. An extreme example of this trend is introduction of Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPC) that delivers comprehensive PC capability in ultra-light and small-form factors for on-the-move business users. Also, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) are expected to surface as a result of increased usage of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC). MIDs enable users to have data and high-quality voice capabilities for both professional and personal use resulting in rich Internet experience.
The personal computers industry is highly volatile and is characterized by strong competition, pricing pressures, changing customer preferences, rapid technological developments, competition from well-established high-tech and electronics companies and continuous disputes over intellectual property and antitrust. With a large number of competitors, the market is characterized by price pressures from competitors and price sensitiveness on part of the customers. Frequent product launches, changing industry standards, and high level of price competition in the PC market has resulted in short product life cycles and frequent reduction in selling prices. Manufacturers constantly face the risk of excessive inventories, due to the unpredictability of market conditions.
Asia-Pacific dominates the global market for personal computers and is forecast to grow at a healthy CAGR of 11.3% over the years 2010 through 2015. Driven by a strong performance in regional markets such as China, India and South Korea, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for personal computers over the next few years. In the upcoming years, it is estimated that price reductions; growing usage of Internet across both non-professional as well as business communities worldwide; increased urbanization levels; literacy rate of adults; and population growth; will drive growth for PCs.
The research report titled Personal Computers (PCs): A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States, Canada Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan) Africa and Middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.
For more details about this comprehensive industry report, visit:
http://bit.ly/AoNUO7
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