Author: dsellers

nova media unveils 3G surfstick for the Mac

nova media unveils 3G surfstick for the Mac

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

nova media has unveiled the iCON XY (http://www.novamedia.de/en/icon-xy.html), a 3G USB surfstick made by the Belgium company Option. The HSPA modem reaches download and upload speeds up to 7.2Mbps and 5.76Mbps.

The surfstick sports a swivel USB connector and a micro-SD slot compatible to SDHC cards with up to 32GB memory. The iCON XY isn’t IM locked and can be used in any 3G network running on 900 or 2100 MHz and on any EDGE/GPRS network running on 850, 900, 1800 or 1900 MHz.

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NTFS 8.0 supports Snow Leopard in 32-bit, 64-bit modes

NTFS 8.0 supports Snow Leopard in 32-bit, 64-bit modes

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

Paragon Software has updated NTFS for the Mac (http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/) to version 8.0. The upgrade is purportedly the first NTSF driver to support Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes.

The purpose of NTFS for Mac OS X is to provide rapid reading and writing data to NTFS volumes under Mac OS. It comes in a single edition that includes a standard DMG disk image containing the installation package.

NTFS for the Mac costs US$39.95. NTFS for Mac OS X requires Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher.

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Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious

Review: this iPad case is Bubble-licious

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

If you need a case that will really keep your iPad safe while you’re on the go, check out the US$49.95 Bubble Sleeve (http://www.hardcandycases.com/ipad-bubblesleeve.html) from Hard Candy Cases. It looks good, offers a high level of protection and is flexible in the way you can use it.

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USB 3.0 or Light Peak?

Posted by | Apr 15, 2010 | , |

On one hand, I’m a little surprised that USB 3.0 didn’t arrive on the new MacBook Pros announced this week. We may see it on the next iMacs and Mac Pros — unless Apple makes one of its quantum leaps and goes directly to “Light Peak.”

According to a recent Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) study, the market for digital interface technologies continues growing, and includes USB, 1394, DVI, HDMI, and Bluetooth, among others. USB is the most common and most-used interface among both home and work computer users, according to the research grouop. .

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