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MacBook Air Owners Find Latest Apple Fix Producing Mixed Results
Appleinsider's Aidan Malley reports:
Users of Apple's ultraportable Mac are increasingly reporting that a firmware update might be taming processor usage, but is still leaving many of their systems too hot to use and prone to software freezes.
While a number of owners at Apple's discussion forums say the hardware patch solved a problem that would force a core to shut down entirely and ramp up the internal temperature, others still note the slim system continues to overheat and in some cases will bog down as the MacBook Air is unable to cope with a given application's demand, particularly an OS component known as kernel_task.....
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http://tinyurl.com/65foql
From the MacCave - Antique Macs are Still Useful Computers
Low End Mac's Dan Knight says:
September 9 is the anniversary of Charles Moore's first column published on Low End Mac (9/9/99). Prior to that, Charles and I had been part of the MacTimes network. In honor of this anniversary, Charles dug up this column, which is the first Mac column he ever posted online. We have added some new links and images, edited very lightly, replaced what broken links we can (often with links to the Internet Archive), and show broken links with strikethrough text. dk
You can check it out at:
http://lowendmac.com/misc/08mr/from-the-maccave.html
Steve Jobs Lives (And He's Got New iPods)
Forbes' Brian Caulfield reports:
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is alive and well. And he's as cheeky as ever.
"Before I say anything, I want to start with this," Jobs said as he trotted onto the stage before a crowd of reporters. The words "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" flashed on the screen, and Jobs flashed a wicked grin.
Jobs introduced a pair of redesigned digital music players Tuesday, new software for managing digital media collections, and new prices for the lineup of iPod digital media players. The Apple chief executive described the systems as the "funnest" the company has created.
But the biggest news will be Jobs' appearance.....
In San Francisco Tuesday, Jobs appeared more robust. He may have put on a few pounds and seemed sharp as he showed off Apple's latest gizmos for a full hour.....
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http://tinyurl.com/5a8r5a
Apple's Jobs Jokes About Rumors About His Health
AP reports:
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs joked about the speculation on his health Tuesday, kicking off an Apple event by flashing a message on a screen that "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
Jobs played off the famous Mark Twain quote in referring to obituary preparedness on him that was accidentally posted by Bloomberg News and then retracted. News outlets regularly prepare obituary material on famous people....
Questions about Jobs' health swirled after he appeared gaunt at a recent Apple event. Apple has since said Jobs, 53, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, suffered from a bug and is better.
He appeared thin but energetic Tuesday as he detailed changes in Apple's lineup of iPods and the iTunes music service.
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http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080909/apple_jobs.html?.v=5
There's Still a Place for G3 Macs in the Age of Leopard
Low End Mac's John Hatchett says:
It's time for me to face facts. While my old G3 iMac functions as a print server for my home network, it has really ceased to function as a viable computer. I use my Pismo for all of my computing needs, and as a result, I don't turn on the old G3 very often. Of course, when I want print something, I have to turn it on.
I may take the old sage G3, hook it up to my stereo system, and use it to play my iTunes library. It would save the wear and tear on my vinyl and cassettes and shuffle my tunes effortlessly....
As the Apple turns, progress dictates that Intel chips rule, and we PowerPC owners will have to concentrate on the workarounds, old software libraries, and dodges to keep our beloved Pismos, G3s, G4s, and G5s running.
I will still be using my Pismo until they pry it from my cold, dead fingers. I type all my articles for Low End Mac using this 9-year-old laptop and see no reason to stop using this wonderful keyboard.
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http://lowendmac.com/ed/hatchett/08jh/g3-imac-pismo.html
First impressions: BBEdit 9 versus Coda 1.5
CultofMac's Craig Grannell reports:
It's the grudge-match of the century (well, of the month… at least if you're a web designer and are sick of iPod coverage): BBEdit 9, the old warhorse that's been around for 17 years, versus the young pup from Panic Software, Coda 1.5. I've been using both over the past week, and my first impressions are below. Over the next 60, I'll be using both apps for my web-design workflow (not programming nor copywriting) to see how the new versions measure up in that space and how much they can reduce my reliance on other software. In the meantime, here's a brief overview, in brand-new, patented "yay" and "yuck" categories…
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http://cultofmac.com/first-impressions-bbedit-9-versus-coda-15/2724
These Macs Mean Business - Apple's Gains In The Enterprise In Focus
ComputerWorld Canada's Kathleen Lau reports:
A group of companies that build products to ease the integration of Macs in the enterprise had been separately championing a heterogeneous IT environment where both Macs and Windows can co-exist. Combining those efforts into an umbrella organization seemed like a good idea....
Formed just a few months ago, the consortium, Enterprise Desktop Alliance (EDA), includes LANrev, Group Logic, Centrify, Atempo, and Parallels. It seeks to combat perceptions that an enterprise-wide deployment of Mac machines would be more trouble than it's worth. "There's this great misperception out there that Macs are difficult to use and manage in Windows environments. And it's simply not true," said Frankl, who is also the founder and chief operating officer at LANrev.
The EDA members want to fill the vacuum around information on Mac deployments available to enterprise IT managers, and help them realize that both platforms, Apple and Windows, can be managed within the same infrastructure.
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http://www.macworld.co.uk/mac/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=22719
HP Breaks the 24-hour Laptrop Battery Life Barrier - Customizable HP EliteBook Delivers All-Day Power
[Press Release]
HP has announced an unprecedented milestone in mobile computing: up to 24 hours of continuous notebook operation on a single battery charge.
As measured by an industry-standard benchmark, the new HP EliteBook 6930p configured with an optional ultra-capacity battery delivered up to 24 hours of battery runtime.(1)
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"All-day computing has been the holy grail of notebook computing," said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, HP. "With the HP EliteBook 6930p, customers no longer have to worry about their notebook battery running out before their work day is over."
Designed and tested to last, HP batteries benefit from a combination of HP engineering and energy-efficient notebook components such as Intel solid-state hard drives (SSD) and mercury-free LED displays. For example, the highly efficient HP Illumi-Lite LED display boosts battery run time by up to 4 hours compared to traditional LCD displays, while the Intel SSD provides up to a 7 percent increase in battery life compared to traditional hard drives.
With up to 24 hours of battery life, business travelers can easily:
• Use an HP EliteBook 6930p continuously on the world's longest scheduled commercial airline flight linking Newark Liberty International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport approximately 18 hours, 40 minutes.
• Take more than 10 trips on the EuroStar train between London and Paris approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes each direction before recharging the battery.
• Travel as a passenger by car from Maine to Florida using a notebook during the entire journey.
Solid state for mobile professionals
Inspired by aircraft construction and designed for style-conscious mobile professionals, HP EliteBook notebooks feature the latest mobile technologies.
In October, customers will be able to purchase an HP EliteBook with the new Intel high-performance SSDs HP is a launch customer for new Intel X25-M and X18-M Mainstream SATA SSDs.
In addition to helping achieve outstanding battery life, these new Intel SSDs provide greater durability and reliability as well as faster system responsiveness. Internal HP benchmarks show overall performance boosts of up to 57 percent on industry benchmarks, and data transfer rates almost six times faster than traditional hard disks.
"Intel architected its new line of high-performance solid-state drives specifically to bring a new level of performance and reliability to the computing platform and make significant impact to the way people use their PCs," said Randy Wilhelm, vice president and general manager, NAND Products Group, Intel. "The HP milestone is an example of the impact of this new level of performance that specifically delivers on lower power consumption for longer battery life."
EliteBook 6930 for mobile professionals
The initial ENERGY STAR-qualified HP EliteBook 6930p configuration starts at only 4.7 pounds (2.1 kilograms). It features a 14.1-inch diagonal widescreen display and is available with an optional, mercury-free Illumi-Lite LED display.
The HP EliteBook 6930p is built for the corporate road warrior as it features a shock-resistant hard drive, enhanced display panel and spill-resistant keyboard to help defend data against bumps, drops and spills. It was designed to meet the tough MIL-STD 810F military-standard tests(2) that measure levels of environmental reliability and operation at extreme temperatures, while withstanding vibration and high humidity.
The inner magnesium shell of the notebook's HP DuraCase is equipped with a honeycomb pattern that is thermally bonded to anodized aluminum for a solid construction.
All HP notebooks are designed with the environment in mind, with energy-efficient features and select materials for easier recycling. For example, HP has set a goal to remove all mercury a material commonly found in notebook screens from its entire notebook line by the end of 2010.
For more information, visit:
http://www.hp.com/
(1) Requires separately purchased Ultra Capacity Battery and customer download of the latest Intelgraphics driver and HP BIOS.Notebook must be configured with optional Intel80 GB SSD driveandHP Illumi-LiteLEDDisplay (planned to be available October 2008) and requires Microsoft Windows XP operating system.Battery life will vary depending on the product model, configuration, loaded applications, features, and power management settings.The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage.
(2) Testing was not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense contracts requirements orfor military use.Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these testconditions.
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