The Playstation 3 hits USA shores tomorrow and it looks like it is destined to be a sell-out. Check out this BBC report and check back on Geekanoids at the weekend for a UK hands-on with photos.
iPod & iTunes or Zune & Zune
A lot of reports flooding in that the Zune is just "Not that great" from all over the web. Check out Gizmodo's coverage here, comparing the Zune software to iTunes, it makes a very good read.
Fidelity Media update DJ software - MegaSeg
Fidelity Media today announced an update to their MegaSeg DJ software. Version 4 brings universal binary support and over 100 new features and improvements.
"The new version includes interface enhancements that allow you to deselect features to customize and simplify your user experience. Among other enhancements are a robust set of color coding options, and new library display options, including hierarchical folder tree navigation. Users will enjoy faster access to iTunes playlists, and OS X Tiger users will appreciate faster importing from iTunes using Spotlight search technology."
Check out the full details here.
Apple & iPod have Take Off !!!
Apple Teams Up With Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM & United to Deliver iPod Integration
Apple today announced it is teaming up with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to deliver the first seamless integration between iPod® and in-flight entertainment systems. These six airlines will begin offering their passengers iPod seat connections which power and charge their iPods during flight and allow the video content on their iPods to be viewed on the their seat back displays.
“There is no better travelling companion than an iPod, and now travellers can power their iPods during flight and even watch their iPod movies and TV shows on their seat back displays,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. “We’re excited to work with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to offer iPod users an even better in-flight experience.”
In-flight iPod connectivity will be available to Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United passengers beginning in mid 2007. Additionally, Apple is working with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to bring even more leading airlines in-flight iPod connectivity in the future.
Proporta shipping USB Mobile Device Charger
Proporta are now shipping their USB Mobile Device Charger (USB Rechargeable Battery) which charges from any standard USB port (so it works with ALL Proporta power/charging products in your car, home, office) and stores an impressive 3400 mAH of power for when you need it.
You can then plug any USB powered mobile device (phone, iPod, digital camera etc.) into the battery's standard USB port and recharge anywhere. Even power hungry devices like the iPod 5G will recharge and play for up to three times longer when connected to the Proporta USB Mobile Device Charger (USB Rechargeable Battery) and you can recharge your mobile, Smartphone or PDA anywhere.
Shipping now for £39.95 + postage, you can check out the full details here.
Two monitors in one case ! Dual Display.
Soyo Group on Thursday announced dual screen LCD monitors in both 17-inch and 19-inch models. Imagine all that dual screen goodness in one neat package. They will be available under the Soyo and Go Video brand names, with suggested retail prices of $999 and $1,199 respectively.
Yojimbo 1.3 available today !
Bare Bones Software today released version 1.3 of Yojimbo, the reliable, effortless information organizer, which we previously reviewed here.
Yojimbo 1.3 now supports tagging for powerful grouping and retrieval of items stored in Yojimbo. The new version also brings several more significant refinements and addresses reported issues. The update is free for all registered Yojimbo customers.
Tidy Up version 1.2 available
Tidy Up helps you find duplicate files on your system and keep your hard disks nice and clean. It allows you to search for duplicate files and packages. These can be searched by the owner application, content, type, creator, extension, date modified, date created, name, label, visibility and more.
New to this version is the ability to automatically check for updates, numerous changes of the graphical interface, performance improvements and some bug fixes.
Tidy Up ($30) is a universal binary application and can be downloaded here.
Tavi 030 - 30Gb PMP Goodness
I reported about a Tavi device right back when Geekanoids first started. Well the new 30Gb version is on the horizon. Offering well, errr, 30Gb of storage. On top of the nice capacity, you get a 3.5-inch LCD screen, 5.1 surround sound, and 5.5 hour battery life. Source Gizmodo UK.
Little Britain - coming to Playstation
Little Britain makes me laugh and it is available as an interactive DVD here. All you control pad bashers will be pleased to know that Blast Entertainment will be bringing the likes of Lou and Andy to both the Playstation 2 and the PSP... I for one, can't wait.
Apple's Official Details on MacBook Core2Duo
Apple® today unveiled its new line of MacBook™ consumer notebooks that now include Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Just one-inch thin, the new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than the previous generation and feature a built-in iSight® video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple’s MagSafe™ Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife® ‘06, Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications.
“MacBook has helped drive Apple’s notebook market share to over 10 percent in US retail, and the new MacBooks will be among this holiday season’s most exciting new products,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With Intel Core 2 Duo processors across the entire line, these new MacBooks are up to 25 percent faster than their predecessors.”
With prices starting at just £749 (inc. VAT), the new MacBook lineup includes three models: sleek white 1.83 GHz and 2.0 GHz MacBook models, and a stunning black 2.0 GHz MacBook model. With Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo processors, the new MacBook is up to 25 percent faster than the previous MacBook and up to six times faster than the iBook®, making it even easier for consumers to manage and enjoy their digital content with iLife ‘06.* Consumers will also benefit from the added power in the new 2.0 GHz models, including double the memory and greater storage capacity than the previous generation, as well as a double-layer SuperDrive™ for burning professional-quality DVDs.
The new MacBook features a gorgeous 13-inch glossy widescreen display, ideal for enjoying videos, DVDs and photos with Apple’s breakthrough Front Row media experience. The MacBook is just one-inch thin and includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go with friends or family using iChat AV, recording a video podcast or iMovie® using iLife ‘06, or taking fun snapshots with Photo Booth.
Designed for the mobile lifestyle, the MacBook includes Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord to the MacBook and safely disconnects under strain, preventing the notebook from falling off its work surface. Apple now also offers a new MagSafe Airline Adapter that makes using a MacBook on an airplane even more convenient by connecting to in-seat power ports for continued productivity throughout the duration of a flight. The MacBook also includes Apple’s Sudden Motion Sensor, designed to protect the hard drive in case of a fall, and a simple and intuitive Scrolling TrackPad for scrolling through long web pages or panning across large photographs.
The lightweight MacBook design includes built-in AirPort Extreme® and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), making it ideal to take anywhere consumers work and play—from the office, to the classroom and the local WiFi hot spot. With the latest high-performance connectivity options, each MacBook includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire® 400 port, combination analogue and optical digital audio input and output ports and a mini-DVI video output to connect up to a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
The MacBook comes with iLife ‘06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring iPhoto®, iMovie HD, iDVD®, GarageBand™ and iWeb™, the latest iLife application that makes it super-easy to create amazing websites with photos, blogs and podcasts and publish them on .Mac for viewing by anyone on the Internet with just a single click.** The MacBook also comes with the latest release of the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS® X version 10.4.8 Tiger, including Safari™, Mail, iCal®, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth, running natively on the Intel-based notebook.
New Core2Duo MacBooks launched today
I think the picture says it all really. The new Intel Core2Duo chips made their way into the MacBook today. You can order from the Apple Store with just three days shipping quoted. The specification remains the same as the previous model, other than the new Core2Duo processor, 4MB of Level 2 cache and a 6-speed dual layer SuperDrive.
Take a closer look here.