07 June 2007
06 June 2007
5mm4 - 5 Minute Mac #4
File 5mm4 - From Radio MacGuys, it's 5 Minute Mac.
Apple announced new MacBook Pro's yesterday. The new Pro's are beautiful, sleek machines with all the features of the previous generation with some very nice new upgrades. The new laptops have faster CPU's, better graphic chip sets and come with 802.11n standard. The new MacBook Pro's are available in a 15" and a 17" display form factor. The smaller machine uses LED technology to backlight the LCD display instead of the usual fluorescent tubes. That means no mercury in the 15" display as Apple gets a bit more environmently friendly. The 17" unit still uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps to illuminate the display.
I'm still waiting for my next laptop; one that has a 12 inch or even smaller screen with a great video chip set and a DVI out.
Speaking of laptops, today, computer maker Asus introduced the Eee PC 701. While all the specs are still not known, the device sports a 7" screen, Ethernet, WiFi and a web cam. The mini-laptop has a RAM drive and runs Linux or Windows. The best part is the price. The device is listed with a retail of under $200. I'm still waiting for the Mac OS miniBook, but if the Eee PC pans out, it will have a major impact on the computer business.
Looking to extend your wireless network? Mesh network developer Meraki has introduced a low cost solar powered wireless WiFi repeater. The $99 device extends a wireless network up to 700 feet.
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage at next weeks WWDC, one thing he may announce is that Mac OS Leopard may switch to the Zettabyte File System developed by Sun. Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz let the news slip today at a meeting in Washington DC.
OpenOffice.org has released an alpha version of OpenOffice Aqua. This is a full office application suite that runs natively on a Mac OS X machine. Prior to the release, OpenOffice would only run in the X11 environment on a Mac. Remember that this is early ALPHA level software and there is no guarantee that it will be stable. If you are brave and don't mind the possibility of losing data, you can download it here.
The music played on todays podcast is by Smallfish. The tune is "Waves" and comes to us from the Podsafe Music Network.
5 Minute Mac is a production of Radio MacGuys and the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network. You can find show notes and links for the items on todays podcast by going to our web site at http://www.macguys.com. You can send us comments by writing to macguys at mac dot com or by calling our Tokyo listener comment line at +81-345-506-868. This is Dave Brightbill reminding you that whether you use alpha, beta or software in a box from the Apple Store, it's still important to BACK IT UP!.
Apple announced new MacBook Pro's yesterday. The new Pro's are beautiful, sleek machines with all the features of the previous generation with some very nice new upgrades. The new laptops have faster CPU's, better graphic chip sets and come with 802.11n standard. The new MacBook Pro's are available in a 15" and a 17" display form factor. The smaller machine uses LED technology to backlight the LCD display instead of the usual fluorescent tubes. That means no mercury in the 15" display as Apple gets a bit more environmently friendly. The 17" unit still uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps to illuminate the display.
I'm still waiting for my next laptop; one that has a 12 inch or even smaller screen with a great video chip set and a DVI out.
Speaking of laptops, today, computer maker Asus introduced the Eee PC 701. While all the specs are still not known, the device sports a 7" screen, Ethernet, WiFi and a web cam. The mini-laptop has a RAM drive and runs Linux or Windows. The best part is the price. The device is listed with a retail of under $200. I'm still waiting for the Mac OS miniBook, but if the Eee PC pans out, it will have a major impact on the computer business.
Looking to extend your wireless network? Mesh network developer Meraki has introduced a low cost solar powered wireless WiFi repeater. The $99 device extends a wireless network up to 700 feet.
When Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage at next weeks WWDC, one thing he may announce is that Mac OS Leopard may switch to the Zettabyte File System developed by Sun. Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz let the news slip today at a meeting in Washington DC.
OpenOffice.org has released an alpha version of OpenOffice Aqua. This is a full office application suite that runs natively on a Mac OS X machine. Prior to the release, OpenOffice would only run in the X11 environment on a Mac. Remember that this is early ALPHA level software and there is no guarantee that it will be stable. If you are brave and don't mind the possibility of losing data, you can download it here.
The music played on todays podcast is by Smallfish. The tune is "Waves" and comes to us from the Podsafe Music Network.
5 Minute Mac is a production of Radio MacGuys and the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network. You can find show notes and links for the items on todays podcast by going to our web site at http://www.macguys.com. You can send us comments by writing to macguys at mac dot com or by calling our Tokyo listener comment line at +81-345-506-868. This is Dave Brightbill reminding you that whether you use alpha, beta or software in a box from the Apple Store, it's still important to BACK IT UP!.
Labels: LED backlighting, mac os x, wwdc
05 June 2007
5mm3 - 5 Minute Mac
Preparing for the June 29 launch, iPhone commercial hit the airwaves in the US this week. At the recent WSJ D conference, Steve Jobs said that the iPhone ran the real deal, Mac OS X. Developers are drooling at the possibilities of building all sorts of apps for this exciting new platform. There is some speculation that Apple will release a new "developers tool kit" for the iPhone at the upcomming WWDC. The new ad's are available for viewing on the Apple US web site.
More good news for Apple TV and the iPhone. According to an article in Computerworld, Google company, YouTube is in negotiations to add local television news and weather to their online offerings.
Version 1.5b of the popular Mac web browser, Camino is being released this week. The new version includes enhance spelling correction, the ability to restore a session which was force-quit, and the ability to block flash videos and other plug-ins.
Former Apple hardware guru Jon Rubinstein has joined the Palm Board and will act as the executive chairman of the company.
The Apple Xserve has helped propel Apple to the top ten list of server manufactures.
Google has purchased the popular RSS generation service, Feedburner. Radio MacGuys and the other podcasts from the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network are Feedburner clients. Expect tighter integration between RSS and Google Adsense.
In a recent report, Deutcsche Bank has suggested that Apple TV will take sales away from the DVD player market.
Do you really really really want to make sure your documents are erased? Thanks to Lifehacker for telling us about Permanent Eraser.
Music on todays podcast is Merigans Reel by Canadian Jim Fidler and comes to us from the Podsafe Music Network. 5 Minute Mac is a production of MacGuys, LLC and the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network. Show notes and links are available at www.macguys.com. You can contact us by writing to macguys at mac dot com or calling our Cupertino listener response line at (408) 513-0245. From Miami Florida, this is Dave Brightbill reminding you to practice safe computing by installing lightning arrestors, and don't forget to BACK IT UP!.
More good news for Apple TV and the iPhone. According to an article in Computerworld, Google company, YouTube is in negotiations to add local television news and weather to their online offerings.
Version 1.5b of the popular Mac web browser, Camino is being released this week. The new version includes enhance spelling correction, the ability to restore a session which was force-quit, and the ability to block flash videos and other plug-ins.
Former Apple hardware guru Jon Rubinstein has joined the Palm Board and will act as the executive chairman of the company.
The Apple Xserve has helped propel Apple to the top ten list of server manufactures.
Google has purchased the popular RSS generation service, Feedburner. Radio MacGuys and the other podcasts from the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network are Feedburner clients. Expect tighter integration between RSS and Google Adsense.
In a recent report, Deutcsche Bank has suggested that Apple TV will take sales away from the DVD player market.
Do you really really really want to make sure your documents are erased? Thanks to Lifehacker for telling us about Permanent Eraser.
Music on todays podcast is Merigans Reel by Canadian Jim Fidler and comes to us from the Podsafe Music Network. 5 Minute Mac is a production of MacGuys, LLC and the Grumpy Old Guys Broadcasting Network. Show notes and links are available at www.macguys.com. You can contact us by writing to macguys at mac dot com or calling our Cupertino listener response line at (408) 513-0245. From Miami Florida, this is Dave Brightbill reminding you to practice safe computing by installing lightning arrestors, and don't forget to BACK IT UP!.
03 June 2007
5mm2 - Five Minue Mac for June 3rd, 2007
File 5mm2 - from Radio MacGuys, this is 5 Minute Mac.
Did you ever wonder what it takes to be an Apple Store "genius" and how a genius is trained? MacLife magazine has an exclusive online report by Eugene Robinson on the care and feeding of people in this unique position.
Steve Jobs and Bill Gates sat down together recently for a joint interview/panel at the D: All things digital conference sponsored by the Wall Street Journal. Watch the video here. The encounter was cordial and kind of sweet.
The online Apple Store has a new section: The Apple Outlet Store; which replaces the old special deals section and does a bit better at explaining the deal on clearance and refurbished deals.
Wincentric reseller Dell, has started shipping computers with Ubuntu and have cast their lot with Wal Mart.
Speaking of WinCentric, Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer is trash talking the iPhone saying that it's too expensive.
Meanwhile, the wizards of Bellevue are starting a new promotion for emerging musical acts. Wake me up when the iPhone ships.
If you want to be the first to have a new iPhone, don't go to the Apple Store. Steve Jobs said that he expects the lines to be around the block at introduction. Apparently Cingular/ATT stores will also have a few units to sell.
WWDC is just around the corner and euro Mac news sites are leaking a story that a new MacBook Pro is about to be introduced in the days leading up to the developers conference.
No answer from Apple yet on why the new DRM-free "iTunes Plus" music downloads have the buyers name and email encoded in the download.
Finally from New York City, Apple Computer has joined the Standard and Poor's 100 Index. I'm totally digging owning a blue-chip stock.
From Radio MacGuys, this has been 5 Minute Mac. Music on todays podcast is from the Podsafe Music Network. Todays tune is from the Nashville Session Players. The tune is called "writing on the wall." You can find show notes for todays show, linkes and more by going to our web site at http://www.macguys.com. Our email address is macguys at mac dot com. You can call our Cupertino comment line by dialing (408) 513-0245. Remember to practice safe computing by installing lightning arrestors, and don't forget to BACK IT UP!.
Did you ever wonder what it takes to be an Apple Store "genius" and how a genius is trained? MacLife magazine has an exclusive online report by Eugene Robinson on the care and feeding of people in this unique position.
Steve Jobs and Bill Gates sat down together recently for a joint interview/panel at the D: All things digital conference sponsored by the Wall Street Journal. Watch the video here. The encounter was cordial and kind of sweet.
The online Apple Store has a new section: The Apple Outlet Store; which replaces the old special deals section and does a bit better at explaining the deal on clearance and refurbished deals.
Wincentric reseller Dell, has started shipping computers with Ubuntu and have cast their lot with Wal Mart.
Speaking of WinCentric, Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer is trash talking the iPhone saying that it's too expensive.
Meanwhile, the wizards of Bellevue are starting a new promotion for emerging musical acts. Wake me up when the iPhone ships.
If you want to be the first to have a new iPhone, don't go to the Apple Store. Steve Jobs said that he expects the lines to be around the block at introduction. Apparently Cingular/ATT stores will also have a few units to sell.
WWDC is just around the corner and euro Mac news sites are leaking a story that a new MacBook Pro is about to be introduced in the days leading up to the developers conference.
No answer from Apple yet on why the new DRM-free "iTunes Plus" music downloads have the buyers name and email encoded in the download.
Finally from New York City, Apple Computer has joined the Standard and Poor's 100 Index. I'm totally digging owning a blue-chip stock.
From Radio MacGuys, this has been 5 Minute Mac. Music on todays podcast is from the Podsafe Music Network. Todays tune is from the Nashville Session Players. The tune is called "writing on the wall." You can find show notes for todays show, linkes and more by going to our web site at http://www.macguys.com. Our email address is macguys at mac dot com. You can call our Cupertino comment line by dialing (408) 513-0245. Remember to practice safe computing by installing lightning arrestors, and don't forget to BACK IT UP!.
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A photo from the grand opening of a new "Premium" Apple Reseller in Taiwan.