Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Simon
nova media sent us some info on a new product in the ever-increasing catalog of ExpressCard/34 accessories:
Berlin, Germany, April 23rd — nova media today announces GlobeTrotter
EXPRESS 7.2 Ready, an ExpressCard Modem for MacBook Pros to establish fast mobile Internet connections worldwide.
GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 Ready features support for high speed HSDPA and
3G UMTS data connections with up […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by Simon
Our friends over at Higher Ground sent us some information to pass along on their latest additions to their Shuttle line of sleeve-bag crossovers, with new models for the MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro:
The Higher Ground Shuttle provides the convenience of a compact sleeve with the protection (padded perimeter frame and stiffeners on all six […]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2007 by Simon
Once again, Engadget has a story and photos of a 17-inch MacBook Pro with significant battery swelling. They’ve reported on this before, but with a site as prominent as Engadget, each case they bring up seems to set off another wave of people hotly debating if it’s a widespread problem, and if so, whose […]
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Posted on March 21st, 2007 by Simon
Engadget has a story and photos of a 17-inch MacBook Pro with significant battery swelling. These things do happen, but of more interest is the fact that they say they’ve received multiple reports of similar occurrences from other readers. The real alarming part is how many people added in the comments to the […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2007 by Simon
If you’re a Verizon customer with a MacBook Pro and have been wanting some fast wireless internet, you just might be in luck. According to Macworld, they’ve announced an ExpressCard/34 card to allow access to Verizon’s wireless broadband at EV-DO Rev. A speeds. The Novatel V740, which will run you $179.99 with a […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2007 by Simon
If you want a bag for your 15-inch MacBook Pro that you’re unlikely to see anyone else carrying–and you don’t mind paying for it–Vaja has a new product for you. The i-volution shell, made of Argentine leather, is a briefcase-like means of carrying your MacBook Pro. While not cheap at $392 (and that’s on […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2007 by Simon
If you’ve been wondering what to do with that ExpressCard/34 slot on your MacBook Pro, SiK, Inc. has a clever way of making use of it. Their rex remote control can actually be stored inside the ExpressCard/34 slot, making it easy to pack up before toting your MBP around.
SiK lists these features […]
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Posted on March 14th, 2007 by Simon
Laptop bag-maker Tom Bihn sent us word of a new offering:
SEATTLE, WA — March 14th, 2007 — TOM BIHN, a company that designs
and manufactures laptop bags, backpacks, messenger bags and briefcases
in its Seattle, Washington factory has introduced the Ego, a new
mid-size messenger bag designed to fit the 13″ MacBook and 15.4″ MacBook
Pro laptops with the […]
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Posted on March 11th, 2007 by Simon
If you want to play Xzibit and pimp your MacBook or MacBook Pro, Macworld’s portable blog has started a little guide to get you started. Dual 200GB hard drives, boosted 802.11n wireless, and faster optical drives should be enough to get you started in this installment. Okay, so it’s not 24s and ground […]
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Posted on March 11th, 2007 by Simon
Apple has released an AirPort Extreme software update available via the Software Update mechanism and describes it thusly:
This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and improves compatibility with AirPort Extreme base stations and networks.
This update includes the content from the AirPort Extreme Update 2007-001, and addresses a security issue as described in:
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n305031
This […]
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Posted on March 5th, 2007 by Simon
If you have a MacBook or MacBook Pro, but not the latest 802.11n wireless technology, QuickerTek has you covered with yet another of their ingenious wireless upgrades. For $150, one can purchase the upgrade card, tools, and instruction manual to give your MacBook or MacBook Pro 802.11n support, which offers better speed and range. […]
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