Author Archive: Amy
MotionDSP offers free version of vReveal
MotionDSP has released a free version of their popular vReveal software. For those unfamiliar, vReveal is an Windows application that can analyze a video clip and then enhance the clip with improved image stabilization, sound, contrast and noise cancellation. Our own Xavier Lanier posted his thoughts on the application over at our sister site GottaBeMobile.com [...]
A new kind of MacBook dock- the Henge
As a MacBook user for several years now, I am always on the look out for a new way to use my MacBook with new acccessories. The one I have had the hardest time with is a docking station. I want the ability to use my large monitor, ergonomic keyboard and mouse with my MacBook. [...]
Interesting hack- porting the Android OS to an iPhone
We all know that the iPhone can do just about anything we ask it to do, other than make a good cup of coffee (only because there isnt a good app and accessory yet *smirk*). But, how about making it run another operating system other than the iPhone OS? Well, a hacker/developer named planetbeing, from [...]
Is Apple considering a chip transplant to AMD?
The Apple MacBook Pro just upgraded their line of notebooks to the new Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. Apple users their own A4 processor for the iPad. It doesnt seem like they would be looking into yet another processor to power some of their devices, but then again, maybe they are. There is [...]
Running your country on an iPad
The iPad can do amazing things. Its not just a multimedia device, its becoming a new way to do things. Kevin showed us that an iPad can help in the
iFixit’s teardown of the new MacBook Pro 15″
Well that didnt take long. iFixit, the company famous for its teardowns of today’s most popular technologies, put their talents to work and have torndown the new MacBook Pro 15″ notebook. So, what did iFixit find? Here are the highlights: The big news is the new Intel Core i5 processor. The processor is made up [...]
Any news is good news with the Apple iPad?
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Apple iPad is a success. According to all the figures I have read so far, its estimated that they have sold around 450,000 iPads, which is essentially their first run. Best Buy is sold out and waiting on new shipments. Apple’s stock price is at an [...]
Apple rated #1 in Laptop Mag’s Best and Worst Laptop Brands of 2010
These days buying a laptop can be a nightmare. There is SO much to choose from; from hardware to software to warranties to tech support. What do you need it to do now? How about a year from now? How easy is it to use? Who should I buy it from? And, one of my [...]
Upgrading the new Apple MacBook Pros
The new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks were just released this week, and already there is a company offering storage and memory modifications. A company called Other World Computing has announced DDR3 1066Mhz memory upgrades for up to 8GB and 2.5″ internal hard drive upgrades to 1TB. According to the press release, ” OWC Memory and [...]
RipCode allows for Flash on iPads
It looks like someone didnt agree with Apple’s policy on being able to have Adobe Flash working on an iPad. RipCode, a company out of Texas, has announced a new “clientless Flash video codec” that will allow Flash content to be streamed on the iPad. This means that Internet video favorite sites like Hulu and [...]
