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The Mac Observer has a story on Samsung comments to apparent concern and misinformation on SSD reliability. The largest, must confused rumor is that a SSD essential wears out “electrically” after 100,000 writes. For more clarification on the issue, and current price forecasting, click here.
Source: Mac OS Observer
XL8YourMac has a pretty extensive collection of user reports on the Pioneer DVR-K06 in Macs. This model drive is a slot-loader, and is used in as a replacement in Mac laptops, such as the PowerBook G4.
If you’re in the market for a compact photo printer, MacWorld has a comparison of the Canon Pixma mini320, Canon Selphy CP740, Epson PictureMate Zoom PM 290, the HP Photosmart A626, and the HP Photosmart A826.
Source: Macworld.com
Today at CES Altec Lansing announced the T612 iPhone dock and speakers. The T612 should be arriving in February with a MSRP of $199.95. Like the M602, the T612 features neodymium speakers and “XdB” bass-enhancement. It also has a universal dock for the iPod or iPhone. The back of the unit also features an aux-in jack for other audio sources.
Source: MacWorld
Lacie today announced a slew of new products at CES, consisting of hard drives and monitors. The hard drives include the d2 Quadra and the Little Big Disk Quadra. The d2 is a quad-interface external drive available in sizes of 320GB up to 1TB. The d2 is able to dissipate heat without a fan, due to it’s large surface area. The Little Big Disk Quadra is another quad-interface drive, designed for portability. It features an aluminum heat sink design, and is available in sizes from 400-500GB.
Lacie also added a new professional LCD to their product line, the 324 LCD. The 324 is a 24 inch LCD utilizing “Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (S-PVA), which boasts a 92% NTSC gamut rating, great for video professionals. It is 16:10, and MSRP is $1050. The resolution of this display has not been published.
Source: MacWorld
The Modbook is finally shipping. Finally…
You have to admit, a MacBook converted into a tablet, via Wacom hardware is pretty cool. At first, it’s very attractive for many people. However, since the screen is permanently altered in place, and you can’t continue to use the MacBook keyboard, it’s everyday utility for normal users may be limited.
If the increased price and the fixed screen aren’t negatives, then the ModBook may be the coolest freaking Mac available right now…until Apple releases a tablet…we hope.
Source: Electronista
Sonnet has announced a 21-in-1 media reader ExpressCard 34 for MacBook Pros. Wow! 21 kinds of media. Very cool.
Even cooler is the $29.99 price tag.
Source: Sonnet
Playlistmag has released their list of the top 2007 iPod accessories. Some items of note:
- Logitech’s Pure-Fi Elite and AudioStation – $129.95 and $96.53 respectively
- Altec Lansing’s $150 inMotion iM600 -$125.98
- Ultimate Ears’ $400 triple-fi 10
- Incipio’s $6 IncipioBud
- Harman Kardon’s $350 Go + Play
For the rest of the list, click here.
MacWorld has a good guide to current holiday deals on iPod and other audio related accessories.
Today CNET published its prize-fight review of the iPod Touch versus the Archos 605 WiFi . The Archos came out on top in a close battle, focusing on navigation, sexiness, compatibility, sound and science, and the “wallet factor.”
Do you agree with the results?
Source: CNET News.com
