CNET News.com reports that the Xserve upgrade to Virginia Tech’s supercomputer cluster is now complete, but that it was built with machines unavailable to the public. According to Virginia Tech spokeswoman Lynn Nystrom, the university’s system is made up of 1,100 Xserves with dual 2.3GHz G5 chips, even though Apple currently only sells Xserve G5s with dual 2GHz chips.
Read MoreIntelli Innovations today introduced Barcode Producer 3.0, a major update of its barcode generation suite for Mac OS X. The new upgrade offers support for customers adapting to new business standards, including Sunrise 2005 compliance, Global Trade Identification Number representation, and the upcoming transition to 13-digit ISBNs. Barcode Producer 3.0 is now available for US$149.
Read MoreMCE Technologies today began shipping its 16x DVD-/+R/RW internal SuperDrive upgrade for Power Macs. The MCE 16x DVD-/+R/RW drive is compatible with iDVD, iTunes and Finder Burning under both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. The MCE 16x SuperDrive internal upgrade has a suggested retail price of US$119 and is available for immediate shipment. MCE also announced today that it has lowered the price on the MCE 8x SuperDrive internal upgrade for Power Macs to $99.
Read MoreIncase today introduced a dual-input charger for all iPods with dock connectors and iPod mini, enabling you to charge the music player on the road, at home or at the office. The Incase Charger works with switching technology (DC works with 12 and 24 volts while AC is compatible with worldwide voltage) and a custom designed 4-prong angled adapter head for car lighter sockets and a folding connector for wall outlets. It also sports a 5 ft. cable extension with a cord management system, and an audio plug-in for FM and tape transmission.
Read MoreApple has updated the Special Deals section of the online Apple Store with a new batch of reconditioned products. Apple Certified iBook G4s start at US$949 and Apple Certified PowerBooks start at $1,349. There is also a variety of other products available at great prices. All details available at the above URL under the “Special Deals” tile.
Read More