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WWDC to Bring Lots of New Hardware

Friday, June 8th, 2012 | Author: OWC Chris S.

Every year, Apple has its conference focusing on Developers across the globe; appropriately called the World-Wide Developers Conference. Generally, it’s a showcase for Apple’s new technologies and software, with a focus on programming for Mac OS X and iOS. While there have been a number of hardware releases at WWDC over the years, including the Xserve, the iSight camera, and the original Mac Pro, the focus has generally been on software; in recent years, iOS has predominated the scene, with OS X taking a bit of a back seat.

This year, though, Apple is rumored to be putting a big focus on hardware by refreshing a large portion of its product line all at once. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s speculated to be making an appearance. Article Continues…

Category: Apple News

Apple Event with David Cohen – OWC Radio #40

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | Author: OWC Tim

Tim is joined by his one time podcasting co-host David Cohen to talk about yesterdays big Apple event. Topics include: is the new Apple TV actually better than the current Apple TV, as both David and Tim are owners of an Apple TV. What’s going on with the iPod Classic? Is the new iPod Nano worth buying? And Ping, Apple’s new music social network inside iTunes, has launched, and you’re invited to become friends with Tim! Plus, This or That with David!

We would love to hear from you! email us at podcast@macsales.com

Category: OWC Radio

The new Apple TV and ONE BIG question remains

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 | Author: OWC Tim

Nothing heralds the coming of the fall season like professional football in the United States, except maybe the annual September Apple event, and this year was no different. Some people were left sated by the bevy of new Apple products that were announced, while others were left scratching their heads and wondering, “Was that it?”

While the fall 2010 iPod line-up looks great, especially the new iPod Nano, Apple CEO Steve Jobs saved the “one more thing” moment for the revamped Apple TV. As an owner of a 160GB Apple TV, I was worried that if/when Apple did revamp the device, my current model would be rendered useless at worst, or outdated at best. Surprisingly, neither happened.

The new $99 Apple TV looks to be a great device, albeit one with no internal storage capacity. Streaming is the word of the day, with no ability to either buy content or store it locally on the Apple TV. Rentals, starting at $.99 for television shows, will be streamed to your Apple TV over the internet. (Hope you have a fast internet connection!) You will also be able to stream content from a Macintosh via WiFi or Ethernet, or an iOS device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) via the new AirPlay built into iOS 4.2. (Coming this November)

The only real question I have is this: will AirPlay be a service that other iOS apps can take advantage of, or is it reserved for Apple’s own apps? If indeed, as some have speculated, AirPlay will be available to third-party developers, would it be logical to assume that apps could transform the Apple TV into something much greater than we saw on stage at this Apple event? If I can stream any video content from my iOS device to my Apple TV, I would be able to watch videos content from apps such as HBO, HULU Plus, ABC, and many others.

All of a sudden, the Apple TV looks to be much different from the first generation device. Right now, other than Netflix (which I have on my PS3 and Xbox 360) and the AirPlay, I don’t see any significant changes that would warrant my abandoning my current Apple TV for this newer, quieter, and cooler one. Or am I missing something?

OWC’s Laura Park & the Mac News – OWC Radio #15

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Author: OWC Tim

Is Adobe coming out with CS5 already? What $25 Million will get you. Are the Apple Police out in full force? Is the new Apple remote worth picking up? Many questions, and an interview with OWC’s Laura Park on this episode.

Links from the show
Did a Pennsylvania school district use iSight to iSpy?
Ngmoco Buys Freeverse
Should Apple Police the App Store for Sleaze?
Adobe CS5 in April, 2010?
Transfer LP records to your computer

Category: OWC Radio

Apple Store Down….Apple Store Down!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | Author: OWC Michael

This morning, the online Apple Store has been taken down temporarily stating “We are busy updating the store for you and will be back shortly.” This action usually indicates a new product being released or updated.

Is Apple updating the MacBook Pro lineup to add Core i5 and i7 processors?  Is the iPad being released earlier than expected?  Perhaps the Mac mini will be getting a power boost?

We’ll have the details for you here on the OWC Blog as soon as we know.  Stay tuned.

UPDATE:

Well the Apple Store is back up and while our hopes were lifted to see a performance increase in the MacBook, MacBook Pro, or Mac mini – it looks as if the only addition to the Apple Store was the release of Aperture 3.

Guess well have to wait a while longer to see if those i5 and i7 processors are going to be used in more than just the iMac line.

Category: Apple News