Apple announced its new Mac Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50% greater performance than the previous generation. Staying true to form, Apple does not offer build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE). According to the statement, featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new …
Apple announced that it has updated its all-in-one iMac line with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and new graphics. However, once again and still indefensibly absent from the refresh are build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE). According to the statement, the new iMac line is …
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The NPD Group announced that it recently surveyed Apple iTunes, iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch users to explore their reactions to various music subscription-model concepts. According to the statement, NPD’s “iTunes Usage Report” says more than a quarter of respondents expressed strong interest in a free cloud-based music option, and many were willing to pay …
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Belkin announced its new AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter (F2CD007) that adapts the signal from an HDMI audio/video source, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, Xbox 360, PS3 or cable box, to a DisplayPort-compatible signal. According to the statement, the AV360 Mini DisplayPort Converter converter ($149.99) supports high-resolution video and audio, allowing users to display HD …
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Apple announced that it sold its three millionth iPad, 80 days after its introduction in the US. According to the statement, “people are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around …
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Apple announced a redesigned Mac mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port and a new SD card slot, all in a compact aluminum enclosure. Indefensibly absent from the refresh, however, are build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE).
Apple announced that iPad sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3, 2010. According to the statement, Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and …
Gartner, Inc. announced that it projects worldwide PC shipments to total 376.6 million units in 2010, a 22% increase from 308.3 million units shipped in 2009. Worldwide PC spending is forecast to reach $245.4 billion in 2010, up 12% from 2009.
Kanex announced the worldwide availability of its Kanex XD ($149.99), an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter specifically designed for Apple iMac 27-inch. According to the statement, Kanex XD eliminates the need for another display and maximizes the functions of Apple’s iMac 27-inch. It utilizes the LCD display to receive full screen 720p HD playback of …
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The NPD Group announced that 16% of Americans age 13 or older are using devices other than their home computers to download software applications (apps), music, video, and other entertainment content from the web. According to the statement, based on NPD’s entertainment market research, 75% of iPhone and iPod Touch users are connecting to the …
Seagate announced GoFlex, the next line in its FreeAgent external hard drive storage solutions. According to the statement, the FreeAgent GoFlex storage family includes easy, plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that allow each drive to adapt to the interface or device being used. GoFlex hard disk …
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