Use this simple tool for a quick speed test of the network your iPhone is connected to. This test downloads an image of a known size and calculates the time it took. There are many factors that contribute to network speed such as the type of network (edge/wi-fi), the number of users on the network, [...]
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Filed under: Reviews, MacBook Air
It’s been almost two months now, and life is still almost perfect living and working with the MacBook Air. To recap, for those of you just joining us, in previous articles I told you my reasons for ordering a MacBook Air. Then, after having it for a few days, posted a fairly well-regarded review of the new Mac.
Now, after a bit of time has gone by and I′ve had a chance to use the MBA on a daily basis, it’s time for an update on my experiences, both good and bad. To recap just a bit more, my MacBook Air of choice is the 1.6 Ghz version with the 80GB PATA HD. I did not spring for the solid-state drive model, although I really wanted it. But even for a Mac-lover like myself, the cost was just a bit too high.
At the moment, the MBA has various applications installed on it including Adobe Photoshop CS3, the iLife ‘08 and iWork ‘08 suites, Office 2008, and it’s recently been updated to OS X 10.5.2 with all other various updates applied. Ok, that’s it for the recap, let’s get to the update.
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Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, iPod Family, Mac Pro, iPhone, MacBook Air
David Beckham recently received a snazzy gilded iPod touch from his teammates. That’s nice and all, but this guy is a superstar. He needs some seriously togged out Apple goodies. With that in mind, we’re offering the following shopping list:
Here′s hoping someone special in David’s life reads our list and makes a purchase. While you’re at it, a buffing cloth would be good, too.
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Filed under: Accessories, Mac mini, Macbook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air
Mac Mini users have been waiting a long time for a true dual-monitor solution. Sure there are a bunch of work-arounds out there that let you run more than one screen at a time but a real multi-screen solution hasn’t yet been available as far as I know. (Honestly, I haven’t been looking all that hard–so if there’s one I missed let me know in the comments.)
Display Link has finally decided to let the mini come to the multi-display party. TUAW reader Nick tipped us off to these new beta drivers for Mac OS X.
The DisplayLink hardware supports up to 4 USB-based monitors. You’re limited to Intel Macs but minis and MacBook Airs are supported. The beta does not support OpenGL acceleration so Keynote and iPhoto slide shows will not properly function.
From what I could tell from the site, Display Link seems to be sold with third party branding. The Kensington USB docking station (model 33415) for $140 is apparently the product in question.
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