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D-Link Launches Roq-it Jukebox with 10 GB hard
drive
The new D-Link
Roq-it MP3 Jukebox is a powerful portable hard drive-based MP3
Jukebox featuring a 10 GB hard drive that can store over 150 hours of
nonstop music and a large, easy to read blue backlit LCD screen that
displays song title, album name, genre and other track information
contained in each MP3 file's ID3 Tag.
Features:
10 GB Jukebox Storage Capacity
ID3 Tag Support
Large Blue Backlit LCD Display
USB Interface
M3U Playlist Support
Plug and Play software drivers combined with the USB interface
ensures a fast and easy installation of the MP3 Jukebox. When
connected through the USB interface, the Roq-it will show up as a new
drive letter to allow a user to employ drag and drop functionality
from a PC or Mac to copy music to the Roq-it.
The D-Link Roq-it has all of the programming modes that are
standard on portable CD and MP3 players including: Repeat, Repeat
All, Program, Random and Random All. In addition, the D-Link Roq-it
10 GB Jukebox has preset equalizer modes for Jazz, Rock, Pop and
Classic and showcases a user-definable preset equalizer mode that
allows users to adjust the sound of the Roq-it to their particular
taste.
Up, Down, Left and Right buttons on the face of the Roq-it control
navigation to a particular song or album. The Keypad Lock feature
disables the use of all buttons so that the user cannot accidentally
change any function. Further flexibility is added to the Roq-it with
the included infrared remote control for ease of use from a distance.
The Roq-it 10 GB provides an audio jack for connection to earphones
or playing through speakers. A Line-Out stereo jack is also provided
that enables the connection to an external audio input.
With 10 GB of hard drive capacity, the D-Link Roq-it provides up
to 150 hours of digital-quality music and other recordings using the
popular MP3 standard. In addition, Roq-it 10 GB can also double as a
portable external hard drive so that users can copy any file (such as
word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics) to
the Roq-it Jukebox in the same manner as a floppy disk. The hard
drive compartment can be opened easily to replace the hard drive with
separate 2.5" hard drives. The capacity of the hard drive is limited
only to the capacity of 2.5" laptop hard drives available. The Roq-it
10 GB's USB interface allows for a full 800 KB of bandwidth to
deliver music file transfers at blazing speeds.
Five minutes of Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) is supplied by
2 MB of DRAM buffer to ensure constant playing without skipping.
The included Lithium-Ion Rechargeable battery will give users up to
eight hours of listening enjoyment and the provided AC Power Adapter
also functions as a battery charger. The Roq-it 10 GB is usable out
of the box with included headphones, shoulder strap, carrying case
and USB cable for a complete Digital Audio Package. The D-Link Roq-it
is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows
98SE, Windows 98, and Mac OS 9 and above.
The D-Link Roq-it 10 GB MP3 Jukebox sells for $209 and comes with
a 1 Year Warranty and free Technical Support including firmware
updates.
Apple Releases PowerBook Firmware Update 4.2.9
for Rev. B TiBooks
The PowerBook Firmware Update 4.2.9 will only run on 550
MHz or 667 MHz PowerBook G4
computers running Mac OS 9.1 or later from a local drive. If you are
using Mac OS X, you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable
partition (not a CD or network disk) prior to following the update
instructions.
Firmware Update 4.2.9 includes improvements to FireWire target
disk mode when running Mac OS X, improves starting up on systems
with 1 GB RAM, and enables Netbooting over gigabit ethernet.
Dr.
Bott's TiCase and TiCase Plus have been updated for the
latest revision of the PowerBook G4. The new interior design support
either the new square power adapter or the original round model and
also includes space for Apple's iPod.
"Steve Jobs touted the Titanium PowerBook G4 as the ultimate in
power and sex," said Eric Prentice, CEO of Dr. Bott LLC. "We're
excited to offer a case that is specifically designed to protect the
TiBook without compromising the style of the sexiest computer
around."
The detachable cover allows you to use the TiBook while it is in
the case using the special "Lift-o-Matic" rear pads. These risers
provide access to the rear ports while adding an ergonomic tilt to
the keyboard. These cases may look sleek and satin-smooth, but
they're also tough and durable. This model of case was used in the
James Bond movie "The World Is Not Enough."
Brushed Aluminum Shell
Combination lock
Unique TiBook Interior Design
Weighs less than 11.5 lbs with the TiBook inside
Price: $399
TiCasePlus
Stylish Case for the PowerBook G4 with side bag for additional
storage for peripherals and paperwork and comfortable shoulder strap.
Price: $539.
TiCasePlus Upgrade (TiCase to TiCasePlus)
Contains replacement lid for the original TiCase to upgrade it to
TiCasePlus. Includes new lid, shoulder strap and internal peripheral
separator. $297.
Evergreen
Technologies' new fireLINE 1394 and USB 2.0 Pocket HotDrive
delivers up to 40 GB of high speed external data storage that PC and
Mac users can quickly add to any desktop or laptop simply by plugging
the drive into an available 1394 or USB (either 1.1 or the new 2.0
standard) port.
Evergreen's fireLINE 1394 and USB 2.0 Pocket HotDrive has a
lightweight, compact 2.5" case that fits in a pocket,
making it a good storage solution for users on the go who frequently
back up large amounts of data or need to share data between multiple
systems quickly. With both PC and Mac compatibility, it is also an
excellent vehicle for users to transfer data between the two
environments.
Like the original 1394 data transmission standard, new USB 2.0
also supports 'hot swapping' (plugging devices in and out without
powering down the host system), daisy chaining of devices and power
transmission from the host system. The 1394 and USB 2.0 Pocket
HotDrive is supported by Windows 98SE or higher or Mac OS 8.6 or
higher. It comes with an illustrated installation guide, 1394 and USB
2.0 device drivers (1394 digital video camera drivers needed for
Windows 98SE/ME only), 1394 and USB cables, a 5V power supply and a
one year warranty.
Prices
10 GB, $259.99 (list), $199.99 (direct web purchase)
20 GB, $329.99 (list), $249.99 (direct web purchase)
30 GB, $399.99 (list), $299.99 (direct web purchase)
40 GB, $529.99 (list), $399.99 (direct web purchase)
Besides the new fireLINE 1394 and USB 2.0 Pocket HotDrive, which
is very compact, Evergreen continues to offer its complete line of
fireLINE 1394 External HotDrives in the more standard 5.5" case size.
Users can obtain up to 100 GB of additional storage capacity, and
each HotDrive comes with one 6 Pin to 6 Pin 1394 cable. Evergreen
also provides a HotDrive kit for customers who already have an
external drive but want to convert it to IEEE 1394.
Pricing of fireLINE 1394 HotDrives and HotDrive Kit:
40 GB, $259.99 (list), $199.99 (direct web purchase)
60 GB, $329.99 (list), $249.99 (direct web purchase)
80 GB, $399.99 (list), $299.99 (direct web purchase)
100 GB, $529.99 (list), $399.99 (direct web purchase)
HotDrive Kit, $104.99 (list), $79.99 (direct web
purchase)
1394 (FireWire) has become the industry standard for digital
multimedia devices, as it enables transfer speeds up to 400 Mbps,
provides power to the connected device and offers hot-swap and
plug-n-play convenience. The new USB 2.0 standard enables data
transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps and is backwardly compatible with the
initial USB 1.1 standard, providing speeds up to 12 Mbps. USB has
long been the communication standard of choice for office peripherals
like printers, scanners and faxes. Connectivity between systems and
both 1394 and USB peripherals is supported by Windows 98SE or higher
(including the new Windows XP operating system), and Mac OS 8.6 or
higher.
SmartDisk FireFly Pocket-Sized FireWire Hard
Drive
Extreme portability, striking design and high performance - a
groundbreaking achievement in personal storage. Store up to five
hours of superior quality video, more than 1,000 MP3 songs or
more than 2,000 high-quality digital photos on a drive you can place
in the palm of your hand. Smaller than a pack of playing cards, the
four-ounce drive fits easily in your pocket or purse. When you need
to get to your files, you do so at fast FireWire speeds. Read and
write at 12 MB/sec. That's 100 high-quality digital photos
transferred in ten seconds!
FireFly
is powered by your computer, so you don't need an AC adapter or
battery pack. Simply plug the drive into your FireWire port, and
you're ready to go. Because FireFly is so small, it uses a minimal
amount of a laptop's battery power.
FireFly features:
Easy installation: just one cable to connect.
Doesn't require an external power supply.
No software to install - just plug it in and use it.
Great performance - use data directly from the drive.
Perfect for both desktop and portable uses.
Potential uses:
Transfer documents easily between computers
Boost your laptop or desktop storage capacity
Use it as a high-capacity 'sneakernet'
Back-up programs and files you can't live without
Create a bootable backup image of your Mac
FireFly specs:
Weighs less than four ounces
dimensions: Width 2-1/2", Height 1/2", Depth 4"
5 GB of storage
Durable, reliable and built for the road
System requirements for Mac OS users:
Any Macintosh with built-in FireWire port or a Power Macintosh
G3 with a powered PCI 6-pin FireWire adapter
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
Dr. Bott Shipping iPod Connection Kit with FM
Transmitter
Dr.
Bott's iPod Connection Kit includes everything you might need
to bring your music anywhere you might want it. iPod Connection Kit
provides many options for connecting to iPod's 3.5 mm stereo
headphone jack to automobile stereo systems, home stereo systems, mic
input of computers and other devices, boom boxes, and clock radios.
The kit, valued at over $90, includes an iPod Auto Charger, FM
Transmitter (batteries included), three audio cables and a carry
pouch.
Dr. Bott's iPod Connection Kit is available immediately in the US
and retails for $49.95. Dr.
Bott's iPod Connection Kit II with cassette adapter will be
available worldwide in January 2002.
Bargain 'Books
There are two different versions of WallStreet running at 233 MHz,
the cacheless MainStreet
version and the later Series
II with a level 2 cache. It's not always possible to determine
from the vendor's listing which is being offered, so we've included
links within this paragraph to the two models.
Mac of the Day: Power Mac 8200, Apr. 1996 - The minitower version of 7200 was never sold in America.
List of the Day: G4 List is for those using Power Mac G4s or G4 upgrades.
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Although there's no version of FileMaker Pro for the iPhone, FMTouch will let you use your data and layouts on it.
Best eMac Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 10.06.
Used 700 MHz CD, $110; CD-RW, $130; Combo, $170; 800 CD, $170; 1 GHz Combo, $250; SuperDrive, $280; 1.25 Combo, $290; SD, $360; 1.42 Combo, $359.
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Refurb 3G/1 GB, $39; 2 GB, $59; new 1 GB (3G or 4G), $47; 2 GB (3G or 4G), $67. Prices include ground shipping.
Getting the Most from Your G3 Mac, Simon Royal, Mac Spectrum, 10.03.
Most G3 Macs can be upgraded so they can run Mac OS X 10.4 'Tiger' quite nicely. Here's how.
Best Power Mac G4 and AGP Video Card Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 10.03.
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The Best Browsers for Older Macs Running Tiger, Charles W. Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 10.02.
A dial-up user's overview of browsers for Mac OS X 10.4 puts the emphasis on reliability, downloads, and speed.
Best MacBook Deals, Low End Mac Deals, 10.02.
Used 1.83 GHz, $649; 2.0 SD, $750; refurb 2.1 GHz, $899; 2.4, $1,099; black, $1,299; new 2.1, $1,019 after rebate; 2.4, $1,204 a/r; black, $1,394 a/r.
CodeWeavers Brings Google's Chrome Browser to Intel Macs, Alan Zisman, Zis Mac, 10.02.
Google's new Chrome browser uses separate processes for each tab and brings other changes to Windows users. Now Mac fans can try it as well.
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pocket,
making it a good storage solution for users on the go who frequently
back up large amounts of data or need to share data between multiple
systems quickly. With both PC and Mac compatibility, it is also an
excellent vehicle for users to transfer data between the two
environments.
or
more than 2,000 high-quality digital photos on a drive you can place
in the palm of your hand. Smaller than a pack of playing cards, the
four-ounce drive fits easily in your pocket or purse. When you need
to get to your files, you do so at fast FireWire speeds. Read and
write at 12 MB/sec. That's 100 high-quality digital photos
transferred in ten seconds!
