Canon U.S.A. (http://www.usa.canon.com) has introduced the Canon
EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera, which boasts a 16-megapixel Canon
CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data
conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO
range Canon has produced to date.
This new camera also features 1080p Full High-Definition video
capture at selectable frame rates.
Gefen (http://www.gefen.com) has released its new 16×16 DVI Matrix,
delivering a one-to-one or one-to-many video distribution. Access is
controlled by the front-panel, RS-232 connection, IR remote or an IP
local area network. The front panel display lists status and
switching information.
This matrix switcher supports 1920×1200 resolutions, and offers a
fast switch with very low cross-talk between adjacent channels,
according to the folks at Gefen.
Apple today announced financial results for its
fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended September 26,
2009. The Company posted revenue of $9.87 billion
and a net quarterly profit of $1.67 billion, or
$1.82 per diluted share. These results compare to
revenue of $7.9 billion and net quarterly profit
of $1.14 billion, or $1.26 per diluted share, in
the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 36.6
percent, up from 34.7 percent in the year-ago
quarter.
RadTech (http://www.radtech.com) has released the DockExtender, an
US$14.95 data extension cable for Apple 30-pin devices. It allows you
to dock your iPod or iPhone from a distance, or while in a case.
A small diameter, flexible cable provides connection pathways for
power, audio output, USB data sync, play controls, accessory power
and composite video. The DockExtender doesn’t, however, support
S-video output or input for recording audio. It’s compatible with the
iPhone, iPod (touch, classic, video), & iPod nano (second and third
generations).
Jeff Graber, owner of the Mac Support Store in Brooklyn, has
published “The Ultimate Mac Handbook: connect with your inner Mac
Genius! (https://www.createspace.com/3397323) . The 90-page book is
available for US$10
Graber says the book was written to offer “an insightful and witty
book on what you didn’t know your Mac could do.” It’s filled with
advice, facts, tips and trick.
Graber has been using a Mac since 1984. He has published articles at
Macsimum News and is a member of the Association of Macintosh
Trainers.