Apple Japan to replace overheating iPod nanos
Apple Japan says it will replace any iPod nano that overheats, an improvement over an earlier offer to only replace faulty batteries, reports “Reuters” (http://macosg.me/2/ol).
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iAdapt C30 extends MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs to 30-inch displays
Kanex has launched the US$99 Kanex iAdapt C30 (http://kanexlive.com/products/iAdaptC30.html), a MiniDisplay Port to Dual-Link DVI-D adapter. It extends MiniDisplay Port equipped Macs to 30-inch displays, such as the Apple Cinema Display.
Dual-Link DVI-D purportedly offers a higher-quality image than standard DVI due to the nature of the digital format. The current 30-inch displays on the market supports a maximum resolution of 2560×1600.
Doxie gets CloudApp integration
The software for Doxie (http://www.getdoxie.com), a paper scanner that scans directly to the cloud, is now shipping, has been updated to version 1.3. It adds integration with the CloudApp fille sharing service.
Mac users can install CloudApp’s free menu bar app to share files and links right from the desktop. On both Mac and PC, you can send scans to CloudApp right from Doxie’s Cloud menu for sharing of docs and photos.
Designed for home and small businesses, Doxis is an US$129 portable scanner is for scanning, sharing, and organizing paper and photos.
Read MoreUSB Fever releases new iPhone, iPod, iPad products
USB Fever has released three new products for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. The US$26.99 Bamboo Made case for iPhone 4G (http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=1977) is a case made of read bamboo for the Apple smartphone.
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Raidon releases J4-4S-SB3 storage device
Raidon Technology (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw) has launched J4-4S-SB3, which offers four bays of SSD and HDD external storage with USB 3.0 (which, for some reason, Apple isn’t yet offering on the Mac) and eSATA connectivity.
The J4-4S-SB3 measures 10 x 14 x 7 inches. 10(W) x 14(D) x 7(H) cm from the quality metallic casing with ultra quiet ball bearing fan. This compact device also supports JBOD and port multiplier functions to provide management to four drives via one single cable connected to your computer.
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