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Review: TwelveSouth BassJump 2
Since the release of the Compass stand for the iPad, TwelveSouth is becoming one of my favorite companies to purchase accessories from for my Apple gadgets. Their products are very well designed, and perfectly match the elegance in design to Apple products. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a review unit of the BassJump 2 Subwoofer. Did the subwoofer make a significant difference in the sound to be worth the price?
Read on to find out.
MediaDevil Adds New Product Line with Typeguards for Macbook and Macbook Pro
MediaDevil , makers of the popular screen protectors we recently reviewed, announced the launch of two thin Typeguard keyboard protectors for the Apple Macbook and Macbook Pro. The Typeguards are waterproof covers and are available in clear as well as anti-bacterial versions. The anti-bacterial cover is made with silver nanoparticles which is scientifically proven to stop over 600 types of bacteria. They protect from dust, spills and anything else you can think of. Both types of units are 50 percent thinner than regular silicon protectors. The keyboard guards are non-toxic and are made of high-grade, low friction Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU). The covers are transparent as well, allowing back-lit keys to shine through.
“Computer keyboards can carry more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat, including those that cause E.coli and staph infections,” explains MediaDevil founder Callum Bush. “MediaDevil already offers protective tools for tablets and smartphones, so it was a natural next step to provide laptop users with a similarly effective shield. The result is a thinner guard that complements the sleek design and gives users an anti-bacterial choice for the ultimate protection.”
The clear cover will sell for $19.97 and the anti-bacterial cover for $24.97. In a few weeks both will be available in the United States at Amazon.com.
Look for them soon on the MediaDevil web site as well.
G-Form Demonstrates the Durability of the Extreme Edge & Extreme Portfolio
There is no doubt that protection should be the first on your mind when it comes to your newly purchased tablet or laptop. G-Form is one of the best companies, if not the best, I have seen them create a product so durable that could withhold almost any type of “woops” incident you could think of. If you don’t believe me, watch the video above.
Read on to find out more.
TwelveSouth PlugBug Charges Your MacBook and iPhone at the Same Time
Mac accessory maker TwelveSouth is at it again. They’ve unveiled another exciting new item. The PlugBug is a 10w USB wall charger that you add on to your existing MacBook charger thus creating an all-in-one dual charger. You can then charge both your MacBook computer as well as your iPhone or iPad at the same time. The PlugBug works with all previous and current MacBook power adapters. It’s available now via the TwelveSouth web site for $34.99.
Learn more about the new PlugBug by clicking here.
Griffin TechSafe Cable Locking System for Laptops
Griffin Technology has announced the availability of their new TechSafe Cable locking system for laptops. What’s different about the TechSafe when compared to other locking systems is a unique ball design. You adjust the clamp tightly to a table, shelf, desktop, or other flat surface. Then slide the ball upward and thread your security cable through the middle of the ball before locking it to your laptop. The ball prevents the clamp from loosening until you’re ready to release it. The TechSafe Locking Clamp is designed for use Griffin’s own TechSafe Cable Lock System for laptops (available separately), but it can work with other cable lock systems and other devices, as well. The TechSafe system is available for $19.99.
Learn more here.
Apple Releases Updated MacBook Airs, Mac Minis, and New Cinema Display
As part of the Mac OS X Lion release today Apple has also updated their lineup of MacBook Airs and Mac Minis. In the Air, all models now come equipped with a dual-core i5 processor clocking in at 1.6-1.7 GHz. You can also option a 1.8GHz Dual-core i7 in the configuration and all models have the Intel HD 3000 graphics chip. All Airs aside from the base model also now come with 4GB RAM. Storage space and prices remain the same however, ranging from $999 for the 11″ base model all the way to $1599 (starting price) for the high-end 13″ model.
As for the Mac Mini, there are now 3 models (as opposed to the previous 2). The base model which costs $599 has a 2.3 dual-core i5 with 2GB of RAM, 500GB drive, and the Intel HD 3000. The upgraded version coming in at $799 has a 2.5GHz dual-core i5 (you can option a 2.7 dual-core i7), 4GB Ram, 500GB drive, and the AMD Radeon HD 6630M. The Mac Mini Server option still exists coming in at $999. This packs a 2.0GHz quad-core i7, 4GB RAM, 2 500GB drives, and an Intel HD 3000 graphics chip.
Also updated is Apple’s Cinema Display. It keeps the same price and look, but now packs Thunderbolt and a HD facetime camera.
One thing that has been discretely discontinued is the white plastic MacBook, which hadn’t seen any updates in almost 1 1/2 years.
You can find out more about these items here.
OS X Lion is Officially Here
Apple told the world during its quarterly update yesterday that the latest update to it’s computer operation system OS X would be available for download today. True to its word Lion is now available for download via the Mac App Store. The update, which brings a host of new features, is only available over the air. It’ll cost you $29.99 but you can update up to 5 computers – providing they’re on the same iTunes account. We haven’t done the upgrade yet but plan to shortly and will follow back up with any issues we encounter.
Get busy downloading here.
JailbreakMe 3.0 (iPad 2 Jailbreak) Could be released today!
If you head on over to Jailbreakme.com you will find that the traditional Apple “We’ll be back soon” sticky note has been posted on the site.
With that being said it is pretty safe to say that we will see the release of the jailbreak by the end of the night. If it isn’t released by the end of tonight I believe we will see it in the wee hours of the morning.
A quick reminder on what jailbreakme actually does is it allows you to jailbreak your iPhone,iPod,or iPad straight from the browser of your device. It’s safe to say that this is the easiest jailbreak out there. There is no need to mess with .ipsw files or putting your phone into DFU mode. You simply “slide to jailbreak” and your device in jailbroken in under 5 min.
For as long as I have been following jailbreaks and jailbreaking devices I alway been an advocate fan for the Jailbreakme PDF exploit. The ease of use is what I love about it. How about you guys? Or do you enjoy feeling more techy and advanced by having to run all these different programs and learn every iTunes error code there is in the book?
When news comes in that the Jailbreak is out and officially released we will be sure make a post!
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Available Now!
Apple has pushed out what we will believe to be the final version of Mac OS X, 10.6, with the release of Mac OS X10.6.8. You can download it as usual by clicking the Apple logo at the top left of your computer screen and then selecting software update. Mac OS X 10.6.8 according to Apple brings with it:
- General operating system fixes
- Further support for IPv6
- Improved VPN reliability
- Removal of known variants of Mac Defender
- Resolve Issue that has the Preview app randomly shutting down
- Enhance The Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion
So it appears that Apple is getting very close to wrapping up this whole Snow leopard thing up and will be moving on to its new animal…the Lion!
Who’s ready for the release of Lion and the combination of OS X and iOS? I know I sure am!
Apple Announces New Back to School Program
Apple has always been really good about taking care of students. Whether it was a free iPod touch or printer when buying a computer or discounts on software they always do their best to make their products affordable to the educational sect.
The newest Apple Back to School promotion was unveiled today. Starting today and running through September 20th, 2011 if you’re a student and you buy a Mac Apple will reward you with a $100 gift card which you can use in their Mac App Store. That means you’ll be able to load up that new computer with the latest and greatest software right away. The card can also be used in the iBooks Store or in the iTunes App Store if you prefer.
You can learn more about Apple’s latest Back to School promotion here.
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