Computers
The Latest Product Announcements from Apple
In what was perhaps the worst kept secret on the internet, Apple updated some products in their line up, as well as introducing new ones. Products getting a revamp are all on this page and include the iMac, MacBook, Mac mini, Wireless Keyboard, and AirPort Extreme. The new products are the Magic Mouse and the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that is similar the 45W model, and the VESA Mount Adapter Kit.
The biggest update came to the iMac line. The 24 inch model has been replaced with a 21.5 inch and 27 inch model. They are LED backlit now, the image quality is even better. Aside from the bumped up default configuration RAM, hard drive space and processor prowess, the 27 inch model is sporting a native resolution of 2560 x 1440. The 21 inch model has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080. The iMac is the best it’s ever been. We’re still waiting on that blu-ray drive Steve Jobs.
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Three New Hard Drives From Western Digital
When it comes to hard drives, Western Digital is an industry leader, and that’s why their products come highly recommended by us. They recently released three hard drives that caught my attention.
The first hard drive is the My Passport Essential 320GB Portable HD. Like the name suggests, it’s a portable USB drive. There is no need for a separate power supply since the drive is directly powered via the USB port. How cool is that? Don’t let the sleek aesthetics fool you though, this little drive is quite the performer. It comes with the WD SmartWare software that automatically and continuously backs up your data, while giving you a visual display of your backup as it happens. File restoration is a breeze. Password protection and hardware-based encryption are also available for an extra measure of security.
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Asus Triggers Evolution Of The Netbook With The T91
Asus pioneered the evolution of the netbook, a smaller, lightweight version of a notebook. Now they plan to take their Eee-PC series further up the chain appealing to a wider variety of eclectic users.
For example, the Asus T91, gives the netbook a touch-sensitive swivel screen and adds TouchSuite software. It’s the first netbook tablet sporting an 8.9-inch screen. The Eee PC T91’s unique software applications, collectively known as TouchSuite, allow users to perform a myriad of fun tasks with their fingertips, such as touching up photos, creating photo albums, leaving handwritten desktop memos for loved ones, and sketching cartoons or custom emoticons.
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