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Computer shipments to grow 20% this year — and the iPad will play a key role

Computer shipments to grow 20% this year — and the iPad will play a key role

Posted by | Mar 4, 2010 | , |

Worldwide computer shipments are projected to total 366.1 million units in 2010, a 19.7% increase from 305.8 million units shipped in 2009, according to the latest preliminary forecast by Gartner (http://www.gartner.com). And the iPad will figure heavily into the equation.

According to the research group, worldwide computer spending is forecast to reach $245 billion in 2010, up 12.2 percent from 2009. This forecast is more optimistic than Gartner’s December 2009 forecast, which anticipated 13.3% growth in computer shipments in 2010 and 1.9% growth in spending.

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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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