Scott The Robot

Today (2/26) Apple released new versions of it Macbook and Macbook Pro line. They are all simply undates to things such as processor speed and hard drives but they are still signficant none the less. In detail, there are faster processor speeds across the board as well as more hard drive space. There are also some new features such as the new multitouch trackpad for the Pros and a new LED backlight option is availible for the 17 incher. As you can see, the updates are mostly minor and don’t deal with the aesthtic sense of the machines.  In other news, Apple also released firmware version 1.1.4 for it’s iPhone and iPod Touch products. The updates, while large at around 150 MB, are said to do very little to the overall experience and are thought to exist to simply “pave the way” to the soon to be released SDK.

The iPhone will be launching in Germany by T-Mobile for 399 euros on Novenmber 9 just like its UK counterpart. It will also be the same model as in America and by the end of 2007 T-Mobile hopes to have EDGE coverage over all of its current phone coverage areas. The phone will also retain all of its uses as in America. The following quote is from one of our admins, Scott, “I hope those damn Germans are happy”.

Intel’s announced USB 3.0 specification could possibly achieve throughput beyond 4Gbps! This would use the same connector as a standard USB cable, however- the USB 3.0 cable would be laced with a magical optical link and will (for serious this time) have a max length of 2 Meters.

Meanwhile, a 1Gbps throughput is being targeted with Ravencraft’s jewel: Wireless USB 1.1. Although with existing 480Mbps Wireless USB only achieving about 40Mbps average, Intel would be smart to focus on the mechanics instead of the glamour. Unfortunately, it’s all just a crock of sh** until they deliver, but with Apple running Intel inside now, Sony putting USB in their camcorders (who uses that?), and eSATA being utilized for external disks… My beloved Firewire’s days sure seem numbered!

Today in London Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple,Inc., announced that the iPhone will be landing in the UK on Nov. 9 for 269 euros. This will not be a 3G phone like once rumored. The plans for the phone, which will be provided by the company 02, will be similar to the plans on AT&T and will be similarly priced. Our senior admin, Scott, has the following to say about this development, “I hope those damn Europeans are happy”.

A certain Scott Vanderlind has recently come into possession an Apple Bluetooth Headset. This would normally cost $129 as a suggested retail price, but due to Scott being the savvy consumer he is, purchasing an iPhone before the price drop, he recieved a $100 store credit which then reduced the price to a mere $29(without tax). Scott says the following concerning his new headset, “I like it and think it is great. It has picturesque clarity and an unbeatable design”.