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Apple tops Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ list — again

Apple tops Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ list — again

Posted by | Mar 4, 2010 | , |

Apple has topped the “Most Admired List” by “Fortune” magazine again. It’s Apple’s third year atop the llist.

Here’s what “Fortune” has to say about Apple: “With 250 million iPods, 43 million iPhones, and 32 million iPod touches sold to date, plus the promise of a game-changing iPad, Apple won this year’s vote by the highest margin ever for a No. 1. Two more years as champ and Apple will match GE for most appearances in the top spot.

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Screencast looks at Just Mobile AluPad

Screencast looks at Just Mobile AluPad

Posted by | Mar 4, 2010 | |

The Alupad from Just Mobile (http://www.xtand.net/products/show/productid/10) is an US$49.99 mouse pad with an anodized aluminum surface ensuring lasting durability with style. It’s designed to complement Apple’s Magic Mouse and Apple Aluminum Keyboard.

The pad supports all optical mice for precise movements. The design complements Mac desktops and laptops. What’s more, non-slip feet keeps Alupad staying secure on your desk.

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CosmoPod imports YouTube and DVD to your Mac, AppleTV, iPhone, iPod

CosmoPod imports YouTube and DVD to your Mac, AppleTV, iPhone, iPod

Posted by | Mar 4, 2010 | |

Cocoamug Software, developers and publishers of great Mac software, has released CosmoPod 4.2.1 (http://www.cocoamug.com/cosmopod/index.html), an update of the Safari extension that lets you download Flash videos from web sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, etc.

CosmoPod can automatically convert downloaded files to an Apple device friendly format, tag them and add them to iTunes. Additionally, you can convert most video already on your hard drive via drag and drop so can be used as a tool to import your DVD collection to your Mac, iTunes, AppleTV, and iPhone.

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Intel expands Atom processor-based platform

Posted by | Mar 4, 2010 | , |

Intel (http://www.intel.com) launched its first Intel Atom processor- based platform optimized for networked home and small office/home office (SOHO) storage devices.
Home server and SOHO network-attached storage (NAS) devices based on the new Intel Atom processor- based platform act as centralized hubs that organize, manage, protect and share documents, photos, videos and music throughout the home and small office, according to Seth Bobroff, general manager, Intel Data Center Group, Storage. This makes it possible to keep digital content safe and available anytime, anywhere, he adds.

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