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Rescuecom Survey: Apple does well; Asus Off The Charts
Is Apple's Magic Trackpad A Gesture Too Far?
With the new Apple TV, Did Steve Jobs Really Just Introduce A $99 Macintosh?
Apple TV: What You Need to Know
Amiga Is Back - In Name, Anyway
SuperMaX Hackintosh The Fastest Mac Ever?
Google Chrome 6.0.472.53 Released
NewerTech Announces Seven Port USB 2.0 Compact Powered Hub For Connecting And Powering Up To Seven USB Devices With Plug And Play Ease
Rescuecom Survey: Apple does well; Asus Off The Charts
Rescuecom's Computer Reliability Report - 2nd QT 2010 says that
manufacturing a reliable computer means more than just putting together something that works, but is about putting together a computer that holds up and functions well over the long haul and providing computer service when that computer doesn't hold up, ensuring that a customer gets the fixes they need to get up and running again.
Every quarter, Rescuecom looks to empower consumers by providing them with a quarterly Reliability Report - a guide to the reliability of the major computer brands, and their manufacturers. With nationwide service for every make and model of computer, Rescuecom is able to accurately judge the widest range of manufacturers, rather than only one or two brands.
The results for the second quarter of 2010 are in, and Asus and Apple top the charts.
These scores reveal two things:
• A manufacturer puts together quality machines that don't require computer repair.
• A manufacturer provides such exemplary tech support for their customers that they have no need to seek outside assistance.
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/cWahVN
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13641_3-20011943-44.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Matter/Anti-Matter
Is Apple's Magic Trackpad A Gesture Too Far?
CNET's Adam Richardson says that while it may look sleek and uncluttered, Apple's Magic Trackpad is a complex device that makes one nostalgic for the simple old days of single-button mice.
For the full commentary, visit:
http://bit.ly/bFhvjY
With the new Apple TV, Did Steve Jobs Really Just Introduce A $99 Macintosh?
ZNet's David Gewirtz says:
As you no doubt know by now, Steve Jobs did his one-more-thing thing and just introduced a $99, palm-sized Apple TV.
On the surface, the new Apple TV is disappointingly mundane. It seemed almost completely likely that the new Apple TV (what everyone was convinced would be called iTV) would be iOS-based and essentially give you a big-screen iPad with a 10-foot interface.
What Apple introduced instead was - wait for it - the Apple TV. Only less. Less features, as in no hard drive. Less money, as in $99 instead of $229.... It's not exactly the game-changer everyone (including yours truly) pretty much expected.
But here's where the new Apple TV gets interesting.....
For the full commentary, visit:
http://zd.net/97u6EK
Apple TV: What You Need to Know
Macworld Staff say:
Apple executives have frequently called the Apple TV a "hobby" as much an acknowledgment of customers' lackluster reaction to the set-top box as it is the amount of attention the company has devoted to the oft-overlooked product. But after Wednesday's music-centric press event, Apple has begun to show signs of taking this particular hobby a little more seriously.
The AppleTV unveiled by Steve Jobs to cap off Wednesday's event is a much different beast than the one stagnating in Apple's product line the past four years. This smaller device fits in the palm of your hand, strips down the number of ports, and puts the emphasis on streaming content-not storing and syncing it.
Has Apple finally hit upon the magic formula for a living room companion? We won't know for certain until the product actually ships. But we can answer a few common questions about the latest edition of the Apple TV.....
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/b0Z03T
Amiga Is Back - In Name, Anyway
PC World's Chris Head reports:
-The original Amiga PCs earned their place in computer history, but until recently the brand has been just that: History.... But if a new company, Commodore USA, has their way, the Amiga PC brand will be back soon!...
For the full report, visit here:
http://bit.ly/bK4Usw
SuperMaX Hackintosh The Fastest Mac Ever?
MacInTouch's Robert Mohns says:
Ever since Apple moved the Mac platform to Intel processors, enthusiasts have been hacking its operating system, Mac OS X, to run on non-Apple PCs. Hackintoshes, as they are known, use software written from an enthusiast community to emulate the EFI firmware needed to run Mac OS X.....
At the start of 2010, there were no commercial "Mac clone" ventures still operating. But hope springs eternal: Dealstarz, the former US distributor of EFI-X modules and supplier of the system that so impressed us, returned this summer with its SuperMaX - a Mac OS X-ready PC, for which you bring your own Snow Leopard retail DVD.....
...Created as a response to Apple's lagging Mac Pro line (which does not offer Intel's fastest processors, even as an upgrade option), the super-fast SuperMaX is intended as a high end workstation for the power-hungry creative professional....
For the full review, click here:
http://www.macintouch.com/reviews/supermax/
Google Chrome 6.0.472.53 Released
New in version 6.0.472.51:
• Updated UI
• Form Autofill
• Syncing of extensions and Autofill data
• Increased speed and stability
For more information, visit:
http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/landing_chrome_mac.html?hl=en
NewerTech Announces Seven Port USB 2.0 Compact Powered Hub For Connecting And Powering Up To Seven USB Devices With Plug And Play Ease
Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech - http://www.newertech.com ) has announced its new $27.95 MSRP NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub for connecting and powering up to seven USB devices simultaneously to a Mac or PC with Plug and Play ease. As a complete connectivity solution with a UL listed 3.5 Amp power supply, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub delivers the required 500mA of power to each of the seven industry standard USB ports to eliminate device disconnection commonly experienced by typical underpowered hubs. Ideal for powering multiple desktop accessories like external drives, scanners, printers, optical drives, and digital cameras, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub also offers quick access convenience of temporary devices like thumb drives, media readers, and even USB chargeable devices like iPods and iPhones.
The NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub is available immediately for $27.95 MSRP from NewerTech's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC), as well as through the retail channel. For more details on this adapter, as well as reseller inquiries, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/7_port_powered_usb2_hub.php
For more information on NewerTech's complete line of accessories and upgrades for Macs, PCs, and iDevices, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products
Eliminates Annoying, Potentially Damaging Disconnections
By offering a full 500mA of power per port as required by USB interface power specification, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub can have up to seven different digital devices connected simultaneously. With this assurance of adequate power, users no longer have to accept annoying and potentially device and/or data damaging disconnections that plague underpowered hubs.
Space-Saving Design Cleans Up Desktop Clutter
With a user friendly, space-saving 3.1" x 1.8" x 0.8" design, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub frees up desktop clutter and the need for multiple AC power adapter cords while providing seamless connection and data transfer rates up to 60MB/s with all USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Users can add additional hubs to support connecting up to 127 USB devices.
Rugged For Mobile Use And Easy To Use
Built for rugged mobile use with a durable aluminum enclosure and 11.3 ounce weight with all accessories, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub features a Plug and Play design with no drivers to install. It supports "hot swapping" of USB devices and offers intelligent self-monitoring with over-current detection and protection.
"Whatever a Mac or PC user's connectivity needs are, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub handles them all with convenience and power to spare," said Grant Dahlke, Brand Manager, NewerTech. "While many so called 'powered' hubs exist, few offer the true capability to fully power and keep multiple devices connected. With its unique and complete feature set, the NewerTech Seven Port USB 2.0 Powered Hub is the best value available today for connecting, organizing, and powering digital devices."
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