Double Mac Post! MacBook and iPhone November 22, 2006
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Apple has announced their of new models in the MacBook lapttop series. The new MacBooks come equipped with Core 2 Duo Processors from Intel and are up to 25 per cent quicker than the previous generation according to Apple.
The three new models are available with processor speeds of between 1.83 and 2 gigahertz (GHz). These laptops come equipped with integrated web cameras and 13 inch displays. They are priced between 1,079 and 1,479 dollars, depending on selected options.
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The iPhone has come again into the spotlight, after a research analyst from Prudential Equity Group, Jesse Tortora, said that his checks indicate that Apple may launch not one, but two cell phones, as soon as January 2007.
At the same interview Tortora said that one model will be a smart phone, including integrated keyboard, video and music capability, while the other model will be a slimmer phone with just music functionality.
Always Use Encryption with Bluetooth November 20, 2006
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When using a keyboard that connects wirelessly to your computer with a Bluetooth connection you should ideally only operate with some sort ot authenticitation and active encryption in place.
“Listening In” on Bluetooth devices is is becoming a growing problem that originated from the ability to easily spy on data transmitted wirelessly the old fashion way by infared.
Munich-based PC Professionell magazine advices you not to use unenryption or unsecure wireless devices, especially bluetooth is areas where security and privacy are crucial factors.
Epic Battle(s): AMD vs. Intel November 19, 2006
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AMD over the past quarter has lost many of its bragging rights because of the new generation of Intel products. Now it is seeking to take back what it once had, the upper hand, by launching a new system platform that boasts two processors and is aimed at high-end users who are willing to pay top dollar for bleeding/killer/amazing performance.
A day after Intel unleashed its latest counterattack — a chip that features four processing cores on a single chip– AMD on Wednesday demonstrated 4×4, a system co-designed by Nvidia aimed at gamers and enthusiasts. This 4×4 beast can handle four PCI express slots, two Ethernet ports and support for as many as 12 hard drives. It will be available to consumers by the end of November, but of course this little guy will cost you over $1,000.
Both Intel’s quad core chip and AMD’s 4×4 platform are aimed at the extreme high end of the PC market. While that segment accounts for just 5 percent of the market, both companies see it as crucial.
