ipod Friday: iPod Nano (5th-generation)

The newly designed iPod nano puts even more fun right in the palm of your hand. Not only does it give you the power to play your tunes with a Genius Mix, but it also features a built-in video camera and mic, so you can shoot and play videos, too.




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Apple announces iPad

Apple on Wednesday showcased it's tablet device, with CEO
Steve Jobs showing the iPad during a product event in San Francisco.
ipad will arrive at the end of March, and will start at $499
for a Wi-Fi-equipped 16GB model. Apple will also sell 32GB and
64GB versions of the iPad for $599 and $699, respectively.

You’ll be able to add 3G connectivity to each of them for $130 more,
with the 3G models arriving roughly a month after the iPad arrives in
stores.

Widespread attacks exploit newly patched IE bug

Internet Explorer attack, which works reliably on the IE 6 browser,
running on Windows XP. Symantec's Security Response group began spotting dozens of Web sites that contain the attack.

Editing Word Files — Without Word

It’s easy to work with Microsoft Word files on your Mac, even if you don’t have Microsoft Word installed on your computer.

TextEdit, your Mac’s built-in word processing program, can open MS Word files (which are often distinguished by a “.doc” or “.docx” suffix). Simply double-click the document icon. It will automatically open in TextEdit if that’s the only word-processing program on your computer. If you have several, you can specify which program to use by Control-clicking on the file icon (or right-clicking if you have a two-button mouse) and selecting your desired program. Now you can edit the doc.

HP Scanjet G3110 Photo Scanner

Preserve memories and create projects with exceptional photo, film and document scanning. Get high-definition scans with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution and 48-bit color. Restore damaged photos and film and even edit text from scanned documents.



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Apple Tablet won’t have a camera?

Apple Tablet rumour stories are that Apple Tablet
will not have a camera. Rumours suggest the Apple
Tablet will be focused on magazines and e-books.

Sound Off : KVM Switch

Looking for a KVM switch at a local computer
store. KVM switch is a device that you can use
one monitor, one keyboard, & one mouse, to multiple
computers. Anyways much to my surprise they had no
idea what this was, and this was the tech dept. To me
this is preposterous,if you in the tech industry you
should know this. I've been in the industry for a least
15 years & take pride in it & love what i do. With that
we should know are stuff or get out!!

iPhone wins touchscreen quality test

MOTO Development Group in a study published Saturday has given the iPhone top marks for the quality of its touchscreen. Comparing it against multiple Android phones -- including the Nexus One, Droid and Droid Eris.

Microsoft @ C E S

Microsoft displayed an upcoming tablet PC manufactured by HP, and the prospects of Bing and Windows 7,at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Empty Trash without Preview Blocking your Files

Tell application “Preview”
quit
end tell

tell application “Finder”
empty trash
end tell

Creative Live! Cam Video IM Ultra Webcam

Look and sound your best in video chats with the Creative Live! Cam Video IM Ultra webcam. It helps you send better-looking video with a high-definition sensor, fast USB 2.0 and new video enhancements like face brightener. Plus, the built-in noise-cancelling mic ensures your voice comes through loud and clear.



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Apple Tablet Due For Spring Launch

iSlate or iGuide? Tablet, Apple has many guessing

The Apple-tablet will use an LTPS (Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) LCD like that of the iPhone. The launch date in March or April is likely.

The price? The same as a MacBook with a full keyboard. Personally
i can't wait. as soon as it's released i will be in line to buy.

Sound Off : Kubuntu 9.10 (Linux)

This is a sweet operating system from Linux.
9.10 adds a whole new version of Kubuntu especially
for Netbooks revealing a user interface more suited to
small screens. The desktop is the cutting edge KDE 4.
social features includes: Microblogging Plasma widget.
Google Calendar Plasma widget,OpenDesktop Social Plasma
widget, among others. 9.10 has the OpenOffice KDE Integration,
Ayatana Integration & Message Indicator (for messaging).Amarok 2
for music and so much more to discover.
User configuration is easy install is simple. Kubuntu 9.10: Stable,
Social and Beautiful. One of the reasons why I'm a linux fan. An
operating system that is stable & secure without the crap you
get from windows.

Happy New Year