Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited
by Dan Knight
- 2006.12.22
This Week's MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook News
It's been a slow week for Mac news - and next week will be even
slower. Low End Mac will be closed between Christmas and New Year's
Day. Publication will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2007.
MacInTouch readers report that the Core 2 MacBooks and MacBook
Pros are significantly more reliable than the original Core Duo
models they replaced, and the Apple Blog suggests ten programs
every 'Book user should know about.
Security is another big issue this week, with security software,
a hack that lets iSight equipped Macs take photos during failed
logins, and a program that locks out your keyboard to keep others
from using your Mac - or so you can clean the keys without worrying
about erroneous keystrokes being recorded.
See you in 2007! Dan Knight, publisher, Low End Mac
All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
General Apple and Mac desktop news is covered in The Mac News Review.
News & Opinion
Reviews
Tech Trends
Products and Services
Software
News & Opinion
Core 2 'Books More Reliable
MacInTouch's Robert Mohns reports:
"We would like to thank all the MacInTouch readers who
participated in our second MacBook and MacBook Pro reliability
survey this year, logging data on more than 3,700 laptops with
thousands of comments.
"This second survey covered all Apple's MacBook Pro and MacBook
computers, including Apple's newest Core 2 laptops, as well as the
original Core Duo designs.
"Our initial survey of MacBooks and MacBook Pros in August of
2006 investigated a wide variety of problems reported by owners of
these radically-redesigned Mac laptops. With Apple's switch to
Intel processors and logic boards - and away from PowerPC
processors and Apple chipsets - we saw a bewildering variety of
issues. Our initial survey identified and quantified the most
widespread problems.
"In this follow-up survey, we wanted to see if the problems
identified in our original survey have been addressed by Apple, as
we compare them with the new Core 2 models."
"The new Core 2-based models show a much lower level of
repairs...."
Top 10 Apps for 'Book Users
The Apple Blog says:
"Top 10 lists have been blogged practically to death. But
they're not dead yet. No sir! Perhaps, however, in an effort to
push their foot an inch or two closer to the proverbial grave, I'd
like to offer a top 10 list of my own. This one is for the
laptop-toting Mac user who, because of their choice to wield a
portable Mac, is forced to make certain sacrifices in usability,
power, and efficiency."
- Sidetrack -
replacement trackpad driver adds scrolling
- Menufela - menu bar
hiding
- Stoplight
- makes the green resize button go full screen
- Letterbox -
changed default layout of Mail to 3 columns
- Virtue Desktops -
virtual desktops for OS X 10.4.5 or later
- Quicksilver -
app launcher and more
- CornerClick -
assign tasks to each corner of your display
- Sidenote -
multipage notepad that hides off the side of your screen
- fKeys -
keyboard remapper for OS X 10.4.0 and later
- Noise - pink
noise generator to help mask background noises
Link:
Top 10 Apps for Laptop-Toting Mac Users
Take iSight Snapshots During Invalid Login
Attempts
Mac OS X Hints reports:
"With the new MacBook Pro's including built-in iSight cameras, I
thought it would be useful to take an iSight snapshot of anyone
trying to break into my laptop....
"It would not be too difficult to modify this tool to call home
and even email photos should a laptop be stolen."
Link: Take
iSight Snapshots During Invalid Login Attempts
Notebook Security Advice for Safe Holiday
Travel
PR: According to a recent survey commissioned by
Kensington Computer Products Group, 65% of people plan to take
their notebook computer with them on vacation this holiday season.
Notebooks, a lifeline to work and entertainment, can be easily
protected with common sense and some smart tips during what is
often a hectic and fast-paced time of the year for many.
A notebook computer is stolen every 53 seconds, and according to
the FBI, 90% of stolen notebooks are never recovered. Symantec
research suggests that an average notebook holds content valued at
$972,000 and that some could carry as much as $8.8 million worth of
commercially sensitive data and intellectual property.
"People entrust their personal information, photos, music as
well as sensitive corporate data in their notebook computers," said
Roma Majumder, Kensington Senior Global Product Manager, Security.
"Holiday travel presents a security challenge, because the more
that people move their notebook around, the higher chances of it
being stolen in transit."
Some simple tips from Kensington can save holiday travelers from
the financial, commercial, and personal expense of losing a
notebook:
- Never leave a laptop unattended in a public area or an office
you are not familiar with.
- Pack away your laptop when you are not using it.
- Always lock your laptop with a cable-locking system, such as
the Kensington MicroSaver , to your desk or in a secure cupboard if
left overnight or while in meetings.
- Make sure that equipment is not swapped or lent to other staff
without proper authorization.
- When traveling by car, lock equipment that is not being used in
the trunk using one of the Kensington security locks
available.
- When traveling by plane, never put a laptop in your checked
luggage.
- If in a restaurant or bar, always make sure that the bag
containing the laptop is secured. Put the shoulder strap under your
chair.
- When in a hotel, lock your laptop to a fixed object or store it
in the room safe, if possible.
"No one wants to deal with a lost notebook, especially during
the holidays," said Majumder. "You owe it to yourself to take
preventative measures against theft so that your computer is there
when you need it."
Kensington Security
With company milestones including the first notebook security
cable lock and the patented Kensington Security Slot, built into
99% of all notebook computers - Kensington has a history of being
first-to-market with security solutions that offer simple and
effective ways for people to protect their electronic
investments.
The MicroSaver is the physical component of Kensington's
complete security solution, which features data, access, and
hardware protection. The latest keyed MicroSaver locks incorporate
carbon-tempered steel cables and introduce robust multi-disc
locking mechanisms to the world of notebook security. Lock
tampering triggers security indicators and automatic lockdown
systems built into each MicroSaver. Kensington offers both keyed
and keyless systems with a range of products to suit different
budgets and security needs.
With over 15 years of experience and innovation in notebook
protection solutions, Kensington is a proven leader in security.
Through rigorous testing and constant improvement, Kensington
develops products that help consumers meet the security challenges
of tomorrow. The Kensington MicroSaver is the world's #1 laptop
security lock and is backed by the Kensington Lifetime
Warranty.
Link: Kensington
Orange to Rent MacBook, Broadband in France for
€2 per Day
Macworld UK's Jonny Evans reports:
"Orange has reached a deal with Apple under which customers will
be able to rent a MacBook and use the telecom firm's broadband
services for around just €2 per day.
"The companies are aiming the service at young consumers who are
considering whether they should invest in a MacBook, according to a
French-language report in popular newspaper, Le Figaro."
Safer Laptop Batteries Produced
The BBC reports:
"A heatproof battery for laptops, which could help solve recent
problems with overheating, is to be mass produced by Japanese firm
Matsushita.
"It follows a series of incidents where batteries overheated or
caught fire.
"Sony has had to recall millions of laptop batteries in the last
year and Matsushita and Sanyo also have had problems with
overheating.
"Matsushita has added a heat resistant layer to its lithium ion
batteries and plans to step up mass production."
Link: Safer Laptop
Batteries Produced
Career Technology Reportedly to Supply Circuit
Boards for MacBooks
DigiTimes' Rodney Chan reports:
"Taiwan-based Career Technology has received certification from
Apple Computer to supply flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs)
for MacBooks, according to the Chinese-language Commercial
Times."
Link: Career
Technology Reportedly to Supply FPCBs for Apple MacBooks
Reviews
Core 2 MacBook 'One of the Best Budget Laptops
Around'
eWeek's Cisco Cheng reports:
"Now that it's got an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the Apple
MacBook is one of the best budget laptops around."
Link: Apple MacBook
13-inch White (Core 2 Duo)
Inside a 17" MacBook Pro Core 2
Hardmac's Lionel says:
"Thanks to Seb for this report and comments
"Hereafter are some photos of a MBP C2D 17" from an inside point
of view. One can clearly see the 3 output antenna leaving the
AirPort card, 2 of them going into the screen case, while the last
one goes into the hinge. The RAM comes from Samsung."
Link: Inside a MacBook Pro
Core 2 Duo 17
Tech Trends
Panasonic Toughbook Notebooks with Embedded
Broadband
PR: Not Mac OS computers, but Panasonic's "ToughBook
"rugged" PC laptops fill a niche Apple has never chosen to compete
in. Some friends of min replaced their PC desktop with a toughbook,
and say they really like it.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company and Sprint have announced
that the business-rugged Toughbook W5 and T5 notebooks will now
feature built-in support for Sprint Mobile Broadband services,
including its upgraded EV-DO Revision A service where available.
With this certification, Panasonic now offers the broadest range of
Sprint-enabled reliable PCs for all mobile environments, from
extreme to mainstream, including rugged, semi-rugged and
business-rugged mobile computers.
The ultraportable and reliable W5 and T5 join other 3G
enabled Toughbooks, including the fully rugged CF-29 notebook,
CF-18 convertible tablet and semi-rugged CF-74, as part of
Panasonic's portfolio of mobile broadband enabled notebooks. With
this certification, users will have the option to access Sprint
Mobile Broadband service running on the Sprint Power Vision Network
in more than 220 communities (with a population of more than
100,000) and 725 airports across the US, a coverage area that
encompasses more than 180 million people.
"Sprint and Panasonic have had a long-standing relationship
based on the belief that the promise of seamless connectivity
requires a notebook designed to stand up to the test of mobility,"
said Victoria Obenshain, director of wireless strategy, Panasonic
Computer Solutions Company. "Lightweight, durable business-rugged
notebooks - with exceptionally long battery life - are the perfect
fit for today's mobile business user and complement our existing
family of Sprint-enabled rugged and semi-rugged Toughbooks. Now,
Toughbook users - from the extreme to the mainstream - can access
Sprint's next generation mobile broadband service wherever their
work takes them."
"Combining the innovation and capabilities of the Sprint Power
Vision Network with rugged and reliable Panasonic notebooks
demonstrates an unmatched value for mobile users," said Danny
Bowman, vice president of customer equipment for Sprint. "With the
EV-DO Rev. A-equipped W5 and T5, Sprint and Toughbook customers
have a complete solution that combines real-time, access on the go
with a lightweight, reliable form factor so customers have the
power to do more."
Both the W5 and T5 Toughbooks feature the Wireless PCI Express
Mini Card Embedded Module from Sierra Wireless, giving Toughbook
customers a top-of-the-line wireless broadband computing
experience. With this technology users can take advantage of
Sprint's advanced mobile broadband services (EV-DO Rev. A), where
available, to access the Internet or e-mail, download large files
and attachments, and run hosted business applications. With Rev. A
enhancements, users can anticipate average download speeds of 450
to 800 kbps and upload speeds of 300 to 400 kbps. The notebooks
will also operate on the Sprint Power Vision Network where the
EV-DO Revision A upgrade is not yet available.
The ultraportable Panasonic Toughbook W5, with its integrated
DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12.1 inch antiglare LCD, and weight of just
3.1 pounds, is ideal for mobile professionals who demand the
standard features found in larger notebooks at a decreased size and
weight. The W5 also offers an exceptional battery life of eight
hours.
The Toughbook T5 is an ultraportable tablet alternative notebook
with a 12.1 inch touchscreen display, 10 hour battery life,
ergonomic hand strap, and weight of just 3.5 pounds. It is ideal
for professionals who want the flexibility to enter information
with a stylus or using the keyboard.
The Panasonic Toughbook W5 and T5 with embedded Sprint Mobile
Broadband will be available next month at an estimated street price
of $2,249.00. These and other Toughbooks are available through
authorized Panasonic Toughbook resellers, including Panasonic
authorized Sprint Business Solutions partners, and, online, via
"Buy Now" partners.
Toughbook Y5
Availability: Jan '07
Wireless, 14.1" LCD, Integrated Combo Drive
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case
- Shock-mounted HDD
- 3.7 lb. Lightweight, Ultra-thin Design
- Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
- Wide Area Wireless-ready Design
Toughbook W5
Ultra-lightweight, Integrated Combo Drive
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case
- Shock-mounted HDD
- Ultra-lightweight 3.1 lb.
- Long-lasting 8+ Hour Battery Life
- Wireless ready for the Verizon Wireless network
Toughbook T5
Durable, Long-lasting Battery with Touchscreen LCD
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case
- Shock-mounted HDD
- Ultra-thin Design with Hand Strap
- Long-lasting 10 Hour Battery Life
- Touchscreen LCD
- Wide Area Wireless-ready Design
The new fully rugged Toughbook is built to go wherever your job
takes you. From the field to the plant to the station and back
again, Toughbook takes the punishment, while its shock-mounted
removable hard drive performs the most advanced applications
flawlessly.
The Toughbook 19 was designed using the military's
MIL-STD-810 test procedures that measure equipment durability under
harsh conditions - and it passed with flying colors. And the
Toughbook 30 is the first notebook to deliver fixed mount screen
brightness - 1000 Nit - in a portable computer, for unparalleled
outdoor readability.
Toughbook 19
Wireless, Fully Rugged PC Convertible to Tablet PC
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case with Hand Strap
- Wide Area Wireless and GPS Capable
- Intel®Core Duo Processor U2400
- Moisture- and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad
- 80 GB shock-mounted removable HDD in stainless steel case
- Passed all MIL-STD-810F durability tests - drops, shaking,
etc.
Toughbook 30
Wireless Ready, Fully Rugged MIL-STD-810F Tested
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case with Hand Strap
- Wide Area Wireless and GPS Capable
- Intel Core Duo Processor L2400
- Moisture- and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad
- 60 or 80 GB shock-mounted removable HDD in stainless steel
case
- 1,000 Nit screen brightness for unparalleled outdoor
readability
Link: Panasonic
Toughbook Notebooks
Products and Services
RhinoSkin MacBook Hard Case
PR: Just arrived! New
RhinoSkin 13'' MacBook hard case just in time for the Holidays!
- Durable ABS hard case protection designed specifically for your
new MacBook
- Proper ventilation provided on all sides and bottom
- Openings provide access to CD/DVD drive, data ports, charger
jacks and all other functions while inside the case
- Double-hinged design allows cover to flip underneath if
needed
- Detachable accessory box holds AC charger, cables and still has
room for other items
- Removable backpack straps included
- 13'' black version and MacBook Pro cases coming soon!
$59.95
Link: RhinoSkin
MacBook Hard Case
Carry Handles for MacBooks
PR: QuickerTek Carry Handles for the latest Apple
MacBooks are now shipping. MacBook Carry Handles are sturdy and
provide an easy means of transporting your MacBook. MacBook Handles
are available for $50 from QuickerTek and its dealers. And, orders
from QuickerTek will be shipped free of charge until the end of
December 2006.
The
QuickerTek Carry Handle line extends back several years and has
always been the leader in handle design and appeal. Aluminum
construction is strong, light weight and assists in dissipating
heat. The patent-pending design allows for more possible angles,
improving desktop ergonomics. The handle padding also prevents
scratches to the MacBook case and when used on a desk. The padding
also prevents the MacBook from sliding around on a desk surface.
Slot mounting holes ensures a snag-free installation.
Like most QuickerTek products, Carry Handles are backed with a
one-year warranty on parts and labor.
QuickerTek has been a recognized leading innovator of antennas
and RF products for Apple Power Macintosh, Mac Pro, iMac PPC and
Intel, PowerBook, MacBook and MacBook Pro computers. QuickerTek
products can be purchased online and from authorized dealers.
Link: MacBook
Handle
Griffin 5-in-1 Card Reader for
ExpressCard Slot
PR: Griffin Technology Inc., creator of accessories
for Mac, PC and iPod, has announced a versatile multimedia card
reader for notebooks.
It's a Reading Rainbow
Cards for your digital still camera . . . cards for
your digital camcorder . . . flash memory cards for file
portability.... With the plethora of memory card formats in use
today, you need a card reader that's not only fast and portable,
but versatile, as well.
Features:
- Read and write memory cards
- Supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card,
MultiMedia Card and xD-Picture Card
- Supports, with your card adapter, Memory Stick Duo, Memory
StickMicro, miniSD, microSD, RS-MC, MMCplus, MMCmobile
- Plug-and-play, no drivers required
- No batteries required, powered via ExpressCard/34 slot
- USB 2.0 High-Speed (up to 480 Mbps) compared to up to 12 Mbps
for USB 1.0 card readers and even slower rates transferring
directly from the camera
Griffin's new ExpressCard/34 5-in-1 card reader handles the
whole spectrum of modern memory card formats, directly
supporting:
- Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO
- SD Memory Card
- MultiMedia Card
- xD-Picture Card
And with your card adapter, the 5-in-1 also supports:
- Memory Stick Duo
- Memory Stick Micro
- miniSD
- microSD
- RS-MMC
- MMCplus
- MMCmobile
It's an Express Train
Griffin's 5-in-1 works with the ExpressCard/34 or /54 slot found
in Apple's MacBook Pro and many recent Windows laptops. It's not
only versatile, but also the fastest way to transfer data from your
memory cards, comparable to or better than USB 2.0 High-Speed (up
to 480 Mbps). Contrast this with the 12 Mbps you get from USB 1.1
card readers - and even slower rates when transferring directly
from the camera.
Plays Well With Others
Griffin's 5-in-1 works with both Mac OS and Windows XP right out
of the box. It's truly plug & play, no drivers or installation
software required. No batteries required, either; it gets its juice
directly from your computer's ExpressCard slot. Lightweight,
compact, and durable, ExpressCard 5-in-1 is easy to travel with,
and a great companion for any MacBook Pro.
Griffin ExpressCard 5-in-1 Card Reader/Writer, priced at $29.99,
is available now at www.griffintechnology.com, and at many
third-party resellers.
Link:
Griffin 5-in-1 Card Reader for ExpressCard Slot
Software
Keyboard Cleaner Program Locks Out
Keyboard
PR: Keyboard Cleaner comes in handy when you want to
clean your keyboard, but you are afraid you might trigger a command
or change or delete some of your current work beyond repair and
undo. Of course you could save and close everything. Sometimes
however, it is just not what you want.
Enter Keyboard Cleaner. It shields your desktop and intercepts
every keystroke you might accidentally make - except for
Command-Q.
Especially useful with laptop Macs, or if you have a cat that
wanders across the keyboard from time to time. Keyboard Cleaner was
built with cat-friendlyness in mind.
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
System support: PPC/Intel
Free
Link:
Keyboard Cleaner
LockOutX Protects Your Mac from Theft
and Tampering
PR: LockOut can call your cell phone if someone attempts
to break into your Mac.
That's right! LockOut can optionally send an email to two
separate email accounts whenever there's a break-in attempt. And if
your cell phone has email text messaging, the email message can go
directly to your cell phone.
Resistant to system commands such as force-quit and
command-tab.
Once LockOut is in secure mode, there is no way to force-quit it
or switch to another application. Your Mac is secure from intruders
until the correct password is entered.
- People can leave messages for you.
- When used with Apple's Open Firmware Password application, no
one can reboot from another volume without first entering your
password.
- And more.
Completely rewritten in Cocoa for OS X 10.4 and above.
Who uses LockOut?
The British Broadcasting Corporation, Dow Jones, the Gap, and
many other corporations use LockOut to help secure their Macs. You
can too.
New in version 5.2:
New preferences:
- Set background window transparency.
- Launch LockOut at system startup.
- Choose between any system sound or a synthesized voice when
someone enters a wrong password.
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
System requirements: PPC/Intel
$15 shareware
Link:
LockOutX
Launch2net Provides Support for Aircard
875 with HSDPA
PR: nova media has introduced support for the latest PC
datacard AC 875 by Sierra Wireless in launch2net version 1.5.1.
A type II PC Card with a fixed antenna, the AirCard 875 supports
data rates up to 3.6 Mbps on HSDPA networks. AC 875 provides
high-speed worldwide roaming with tri-band HSDPA/UMTS and quad-band
Class 12 EDGE/GPRS connectivity.
launch2net is a mobile connection manager for Mac OS X which
supports more then 150 devices and already includes more than 300
network settings to connect nearly anytime, anywhere to mobile
networks around the globe.
"Finally most PowerBooks have a truly international solution for
high-speed mobile Internet access", states Jan Fuellemann, PR
spokesperson at nova media. "System requirements are an internal
Type II PC card slot and Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.3 or higher."
launch2net version 1.5.1 is available for download at nova
media's website.
€75 plus VAT
A demo version is provided as well.
Link: Launch2Net
Bargain 'Books
Bargain 'Books are used unless otherwise indicated. New and
refurbished units have a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible
for AppleCare.
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. The same goes for
the PowerBook G4/667 (VGA) and
G4/667 (DVI), the titanium vs.
aluminum 15" PowerBook G4 at 1 GHz, and 1.25 GHz to 1.5 GHz 15"
PowerBooks.
PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook profiles linked in our Portable Mac Index.
- refurb 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo,
$799
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/SD, $899
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,049
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, black, 1 GB/80/SD, $1,099
- refurb 15" 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD,
$1,299
- refurb 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD, $1,349
- refurb 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120 /SD,
$1,599
- refurb 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD,
$1,999
- refurb 17" PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/100/SuperDrive,
$1,799
- used 12" PowerBook G4/867, 256/40/Combo, Scratch & Dent,
$499
- used 12" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/40/Combo,$699
- used 15" PowerBook G4/667, 512/30/Combo, $549
- used 15" PowerBook G4/1.25 GHz, 512/80/SD, $899
- used 17" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 512/60/SD, APX, BT, $949
TechRestore is offering a $25 discount to 'Book Review readers
off any PowerBook or iBook in stock. Just enter the code CWM during
checkout when ordering online. The coupon code is valid from now
through 2007.12.31.
- used 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 256/30/Combo,- $599.99
- used 17" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 512/60/SuperDrive, APX,
$999.99
- used 12" iBook G4/800, 512/30/Combo, APX, $499.95
- used 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/CD, APX, $379.95
- used 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/Combo, APX, $529.95
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- used 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz, 512/40/Combo, BT, $599.95
- used 12" iBook G3/500, 192/10/CD, $219.99
- used 12" iBook G3/600, 192/15/CD, $399.99
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- used 12" iBook G3/500, 256/10/CD, $275
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- used 12" iBook G3/900, 256/40/Combo, $499
- used 14" iBook G3/700, 256/20/Combo, $399
- used 14" iBook G3/800, 256/30/Combo, $465
- Add AirPort for $79
- Apple eMate 300 PDA - Touch Screen in great working shape -
$59.99
- used 12" iBook G3/500, 128/10/CD, OS X, $209
- used 12" iBook G3/500, 128/30/CD, OS X, $279
- used 12" iBook G3/600, 128/30/CD, OS X, $329
Computer Geeks
- used 12" iBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/40/Combo, APX, OS X,
$749.99
- used 12" iBook G4/1.0 GHz, 512/30/CD, APX OS X, $529.99
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