Ex-Teletubbies distributor unveils new projects
Macbook Air
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As I don’t currently have a blog, I shall make Flickr one for the time being, and thus spill my guts on my views of Steve’s Keynote here.
#1. Time Capsule
Totally unexpected move on Apple’s part. I didn’t even imagine that Apple would pursue a wireless backup for Time Machine. Cool nonetheless.
#2. iPhone & iPod Touch update.
The update for the iPhone includes better Google Maps functioning, adding of web pages to the home screen, and moving icons around in the home screen as well. While I knew that the iPhone update was coming from spy shots on rumor sites, the iPod Touch software revision was a bit surprising to me. This update adds Mail, maps, stocks, weather and notes to the homepage… for . Maybe Apple is trying to reimburse themselves after the iPhone price drop. All the programs work the way they do on the iPhone, except for maps… in order to use it, you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. No GPS for the Touch yet.
#3. Movie Rentals
I knew this was coming for some time, due to various scripts found in iTunes resource packages. Looks quite interesting. This also deals with Apple TV‘s update. It now browses the iTunes store on its own, a feature that users have been begging for. In addition to Youtube browsing, Flickr has been added to the options for photo entertainment.
Finally, #4 Macbook Air
Wow.
It’s thin.
Like, really thin.
I was expecting a 12" notebook similar to the G4 I mentioned yesterday. While I really want this new machine, it could never make the cut for me. In addition to being priced at either 1300 bucks or nearly 3100, it only has one USB 2.0 port, a micro DVI port and a headphone jack. Biggest capacity available is 80 gig hardrive. The more expensive option is a 64 gig solid-state drive. The CPU speed is also a bit slow, from 1.6 to 1.8 Ghz. All the new Macs have at least 2 (except for maybe the Mini). I really like the thinness, but the price and lack of peripherals turns me away a bit. Don’t get me wrong, I’d still buy it, but it could never work as my primary machine, due to lack of Firewire and harddrive space. It also does not have an optical drive, but it does have a bit of software exclusive to it’s kind: Remote Disc. This feature allows you to use any computer’s disc drive, including PC’s, as an optical drive for the AirBook, provided the admin gives permission. I could easily live without a CD drive, but for those that can’t, Apple provides an external USB Superdrive for 99 clams. The machine has 802.11 n wireless built in, but for those that need an Ethernet connection, Apple sells a USB to Female Ethernet jack for 30 bucks. Overall I like the new notebook.
My favorite product of today? Hmm, I really like the look of Apple TV which I didn’t even discuss to it’s full new additions. Not only does it work better, but it is lower in price! I do like the AirBook (As I shall name it), but I think Apple intends everyone too, hence it strutting about on the homepage. Apple TV is my favorite other than the obvious AirBook.
If you want more, Watch the Keynote!
Ex-Teletubbies distributor unveils new projects
Nine years after he was forced out of the animation firm he founded in his New York apartment in 1995, Kenn Viselman has regained ownership of the name the Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Co. from the Handleman Co.
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