Year: 2010

Buffalo Technology (http://www.buffalotech.com) has announced what it says is the world’s fastest external Blu-ray writer: the MediaStation 12x External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Writer.

It offers 12x Blu-ray write speeds and is designed for users who want optimal playback and writing performance of Blu-ray discs, DVDs, or CDs on their PCs or notebooks or for those who want to archive content to optical discs. The MediaStation 12x External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Writer connects via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0.

Apple has unveiled a completely redesigned Mac mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port and a new SD card slot, all in an aluminum enclosure. Pricing starts at US$699.

“The sleek, aluminum Mac mini packs great features, versatility and value into an elegant, amazingly compact design,” says Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in a press release. “With twice the graphics performance, HDMI support and industry-leading energy efficiency, customers are going to love the new Mac mini.”

Apple has introduced a new Apple Store app which lets US customers purchase Apple products, including the new iPhone 4, from their iPhone or iPod touch. The Apple Store app is available as a free download on the App Store beginning today.