Type of Article: MacNews Web Site

OWC announces memory upgrades for new iMacs

Other World Computing (http://www.macsales.com) has announced OWC PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kits up to 16GB for the new mid-2010 iMac models introduced by Apple yesterday.

The upgrade kits are for the new iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz, 3.20GHz, and 3.6GHz i3; iMac 27-inch 3.20GHz i3, 3.6GHz i5 (Dual-Core), iMac 27-inch 2.8GHz i5, 2.93GHz i7 (Quad-Core) models and include:

° OWC 4GB DDR3 Memory Kit (2 x 2GB matched memory modules) — US $117.99. These are added to the factory installed 4GB RAM for 8GB total RAM. This is an upgrade not offered as a factory option.

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Kensington announces new laptop locking station

Kensington Computer Products Group (http://www.kensington.com) has introduced a new locking station and tether kit for laptops. The US$79.99 Kensington Laptop Locking Station is built with an all-steel backbone that purportedly resists cutting, drilling or prying.

Users place their laptop on the base of the unit and close the side arm, with no key or cable required. To unlock, insert a key to release the laptop. The optional Tether Kit ($29.99) offers additional flexibility to users who do not want to permanently attach the laptop locking station to a desktop surface.

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Griffin updates iTrip Auto, WindowSeat

Griffin Technology (http://www.griffintechnology.com) has announced the latest versions of their iTrip Auto and WindowSeat automobile solutions. Each has been updated for handsfree smartphone support, and universal compatibility for a wide array of devices.

The US$59.99 iTrip FM transmitter technology has been brought together with an handsfree microphone, so users can talk on their mobile phone without taking their attention off the road. It gets its power from the car’s 12-volt accessory socket, and includes a USB port for charging a mobile device with its own charging cable.

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