Computer Shopper reviews MacBook Air, awarding it an Editors’ Choice and a 9.3/10 rating. Citing its “wow-inducing” dimensions (“the 11.6-inch Apple MacBook Air is as beautiful as it is thin”), “unheard of” screen resolution, and pre-installed iLife ’11 suite, the reviewer concludes that “the 2010 MacBook Air is a gold-standard laptop for demanding users seeking…
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Apple Introduces MacBook Air: The Next Generation of MacBooks
Apple today unveiled the all-new MacBook Air, the first of the next generation of notebooks that will replace mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid-state flash storage. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models and weighing as little as 2.3 pounds, the MacBook Air is Apple’s lightest, most mobile notebook ever. MacBook…
Apple Introduces iLife ’11 with New iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
Apple introduced iLife ’11, a major upgrade that gives Mac users even more great ways to create and share photos, movies, and music. iPhoto ’11 has a whole new look, with stunning full-screen modes for Faces, Places, and Events. iMovie ’11 makes it easier than ever to edit videos and quickly transform them into fun…
Apple Gives Sneak Peek of Mac OS X Lion
Apple today gave a sneak peek of Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. Shipping next summer, Lion is inspired by many of iPad’s software innovations. Features include the Mac App Store, a new way to discover, install, and automatically update desktop apps; Launchpad, a new home…
Apple Brings FaceTime to the Mac
Apple announced the public beta of FaceTime for Mac, an entirely new application that allows Mac users to video call iPhone 4 and iPod touch users as well as other Mac users. Featuring an intuitive interface, FaceTime for Mac automatically uses your Address Book contacts so there’s no need to create special buddy lists, and…
‘MobileMe iDisk’ Updated With iPad and Multitasking Support, ‘iMovie’ for iPhone 4 Receives Bug Fixes
Apple has updated its MobileMe iDisk application [App Store] with a number of significant enhancements, most notably including a shift to a universal application to support both the iPhone/iPod touch and the iPad. In addition, the update bri… Read the original post by CIOL
Upload speed issues being seen on AT&T Wireless
The wireless carrier also known as the whipping boy of the industry, AT&T, is experience data upload issues around the country, based on a large MacRumors thread in their forums. It appears to be some issue, and not capped upload speeds, which conspiracy theorists first surmised. Read the original post by New York Times
LG 2-Bay 1TB NAS with DVD Burner for $61 + $15 s&h
A likely price mistake, ANTOnline via Buy.com offers the LG 2-Bay 1TB Network Attached Storage Enclosure with DVD Burner, model no. N2R1DD1, for $61.34 plus $15.42 for shipping ($0.08/GB). That’s $173 under our April mention and easily the lowest total price we’ve seen. This NAS enclosure features a 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive, LCD…
AT&T iPhone Upload Speeds Drop to a Crawl
IPhone users around the country are finding their phones are uploading data like it’s 1999 — which is to say slowly. Some think AT&T is capping data, but the company says an explanation is coming. Read the original post by Ryan Singel
Brother LC51-Compatible Ink 40-Pack for $36 + $4 s&h
CompAndSave.com offers its Brother LC51-Compatible Inkjet Cartridge 40-Pack (10 black, 10 of each color) for $79.90. Coupon code “45DWLC51″ cuts it to $35.95. With $3.99 for shipping, it the lowest total price we could find for this quantity of LC51 ink by $14. It’s compatible with Brother Intellifax 1360, 1860C, and 1960C printers, among many…
LG 46″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV w/ VUDU, Netflix for $799 + $25 s&h
For its newsletter subscribers, newegg.com offers the LG 46″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television with Netflix and Vudu, model no. 46LD550, for $999. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) Coupon code “EMCYVYT64″ cuts it to $799. With $24.99 for shipping, that’s $155 below our May mention and the lowest total price…
D-Link 16-Port Rack-Mountable Gigabit Switch for $110 + $3 s&h
Ending today, newegg offers the D-Link 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Rack Mount Switch, model no. DGS-1016D, for $129.99. Coupon code “EMCYVYT28″ drops it to $109.99. With $2.99 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $17. This rack-mountable network switch features green technology, auto-sensing for each connected device, and more. Read the original…
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP Digital SLR w/18-135mm Lens for $999 + $5 s&h
For current newsletter subscribers, and today only, newegg.com offers the Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera bundled with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM IS Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens, model no. 3558B002, for $1,099. Coupon code “EMCYVYT53″ drops it to $999. With $4.99 for shipping, that’s $216 less than the lowest total price…
(AHN) U.S. Commends Central American Freedom From Landmines
The United States on Tuesday welcomed and commended Nicaragua?s successful completion of its humanitarian mine action program, making Central America the first region in the world to become ?impact free? from these hidden hazards. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times
(AHN) U.S. Markets Rebound In Volatile Trading
U.S. markets opened higher following the holiday weekend, shaking off data from the service sector that fell short of estimates. However, trading was volatile as stocks went negative only to rally in the final minutes of trade – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times