ExperCom offers the Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz Xeon Workstation, model no. MB535LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and bundled with three years of AppleCare for $2,497 plus around $23 for shipping. That’s $270 less than the lowest total price we could find for this bundle if purchased separately elsewhere. It features two Intel Xeon 2.26GHz…
Month: December 2010
News: Basic hack developed for iPod nano 6G
A developer has figured out a way to hack the sixth-generation iPod nano. Developer and hacker James Whelton has figured out a way to boot the nano with a modified files by bypassing the device’s cache comparison routines, which has allowed him to remove one of the device’s “apps” and create a blank space, something…
Western Digital 2TB SATA Internal HDD for $80 after rebate + free shipping
newegg.com offers the Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD20EARS, for $99.99. This $20 mail-in rebate (via Visa prepaid card) cuts it to $79.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.04/GB, $2 under our mention from two weeks ago, and the lowest total price we could find by $12….
SoundHound updates its free Android app for unlimited music IDs
SoundHound and Shazam are amongst the most popular music recognition apps out there and the former has just upped the ante on Shazam. Read the original post by Ubergizmo
First Steps Toward Hacking the New iPod Nano
With the release of an all-new iPod nano in early September that saw the device gain a tiny, iOS-like interface, many have wondered how easy it might be to expand the device’s capabilities through some sort of hacking or jailbreaking process. But wh… Read the original post by The Age
Samsung Galaxy Player, Apple iPod Contender, Set for CES: Report
Samsung is planning to debut its Apple iPod contender, the Galaxy Player, at January’s Consumer Electronics Show, according to a Samsung Hub posting. – Samsung, apparently not content to challenge the iPad with the Samsung Galaxy Tab or the iPhone with its Galaxy S line of smartphones, will use Januarys Consumer Electronics Show in Las…
Study: Newborns with low vitamin D levels linked to increased risk for respiratory problems (AHN)
(AHN) – The vitamin D levels of newborn babies appear to be linked to the development of respiratory infections during infancy and the occurrence of wheezing during early childhood, however researchers say they aren?t predictors of developing asthma. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
CaseCrown Leather Case for Apple iPad for $1 + $5 s&h
Senyx via Amazon.com offers the CaseCrown Leather Horizontal Flip Case for Apple iPad for $1. With $4.99 for shipping, that’s $39 off and the lowest total price we’ve seen for such a case. It features a magnetic closure, slots for cards and papers, and more. Read the original post by dealmac.com
News: Apple, developers sued over app privacy concerns
Apple and a handful of app developers have been sued—not once, but twice—over the collection and sharing of user data with outside companies. Both suits—Lalo v. Apple and Freeman v. Apple—were filed in the Northern District of California; the former was first reported by Bloomberg while the latter was spotted by Wired. Both suits appear…
Apple to Offer a CDMA (Verizon) Version of Next iPad?
DigiTimes reports that Apple is expected to release three different versions of the next generation iPad in 2011. These include Wi-Fi, UMTS (3G) and CDMA versions with mass production starting as early as late January. App… Read the original post by The Age
BlackBerry maker RIM thought Apple was lying about iPhone in 2007?
Over the weekend a former RIM employee stated that when Apple unveiled the first iphone at Macworld 2007, RIM had several emergency meetings which culminated with the BlackBerry maker deciding Apple was lying — the iPhone wasn’t possible. In RIM’s opinion a phone with all of the 2007 iPhone’s functionality and large touchscreen could not…
Luxury yacht uses iPad as onboard concierge
If you have $600,000 to spare, how about booking a week on this luxury yacht… controlled by iPads. The yacht, named Solemates, allows guests to control various functions while onboard via their iPads. This includes the cabin climate control system, various audio and visual entertainment options as well as lighting and blinds within the cabin….
Golla Sahara 15″ Laptop Sleeve for $7 + $4 s&h
Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the Golla Sahara 15.4″ Notebook Bag in Beige, model no. G347, for $6.95 plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $44 and the least expensive Golla 15″ bag we’ve ever seen. This bag is designed to fit laptops with displays up to 15.4″ and features…
Skiers fall from derailed ski lift, hundreds left hanging (AHN)
(AHN) – At least three people were injured when they fell 30 feet into the snow from a ski lift that derailed in Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine, Tuesday morning. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
Toshiba 46″ 240Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $800 + $80 s&h
Conn’s offers the Toshiba REGZA 46″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 46SV670U, for $799.97. Even with $79.95 for shipping, that’s still $100 under our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $158. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, LED-backlit display, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast…