Apple today unveiled its new 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook computer featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and an all new system architecture that delivers up to five times the performance of the PowerBook G4, the company says. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features an aluminum enclosure just one inch thin, weighs 6.8 pounds, includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, and the Front Row media system with Apple Remote.
Read MoreOrbicule today announced TheftSensor, a new alarm system for the MacBook Pro. “Taking a page from the car alarm, MacBook Pro owners can enable TheftSensor by pressing the play button on their Apple Remote. When enabled, TheftSensor will start a loud alarm whenever the MacBook is moved, lifted or when its lid is closed. The alarm can be disabled by pressing the play button a second time.” TheftSensor is available as a free public beta.
Read MoreAvid has announced Avid Xpress Pro 5.5 and Avid Mojo SDI at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), reports Macworld UK. “Avid Mojo is a new product in the company’s range of digital nonlinear accelerator products,” notes the story. “Avid Xpress Pro v.5.5 software now offers High Definition (HD) capabilities to both Mac and Windows systems.
Read MoreQuickerTek today announced the release of its iBook Connect, which the company says delivers up to five times the standard wireless performance by adding an external antenna. iBook Connect operates between the internal AirPort card and the access point (commonly an AirPort Base Station), and amplifies wireless signals going in and out of the iBook. iBook Connect is priced at US$199.95.
Read MoreScotsys today announced plans to offer its Mac customers bundles that will ease their transition from PCs to Macs. Starting early next month, the Scottish IT firm will introduce a number of bundles for consumer and professional users that will include Windows XP Home or Professional, Microsoft Office or Works, as well as other software and hardware that will make transferring files between Mac OS X and Windows environments simple.
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