Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited by
Dan Knight
- 2006.05.26
The big news is in the 'Book orbit this week, especially the
MacBook, but desktop Macs haven't been forgotten. We have two new
PVR options, price drops in Canada, and Macintel support for the
Controu ShuttlePRO.
Although Apple says Final Cut Studio is unsupported on the Mac
mini and MacBook, one user reports that it does work, albeit
slowly, while others are discovering that the Intel-based Macs are
perhaps the most "Vista ready" computers on the market.
PowerBook, iBook, iPod, and other portable computing is covered
in The 'Book Review, and this
week we also have a MacBook
Special Report. News about Apple's transition to Intel CPUs and
other Intel developments is covered in The Macintel Report. iPod news is covered
in The iNews Review.
All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
News & Opinion
Tips
Products
News & Opinion
Turn Your Mac into a PVR
The Register's Tony Smith reports:
"Two companies this week launched products designed to turn Macs
- the Mini in particular - into PVRs. Miglia's TVMax is the most
mini-friendly of the two, but I-O Data's GV-1394TV/M3 connects to a
FireWire port - handy for folk with USB 1.1-era computers.
"The TVMax, by contrast, requires a free USB 2.0 port. It's
styled to match the form-factor and design of the Mac mini. The box
ships with Elgato's eyeTV PVR software, and it's capable of
converting content in hardware to PSP- and iPod-friendly formats.
It bundles electronic programme guides from Titan TV (US) and TVTV
(Europe)."
- Link: Firms
Punt Mac-friendly TV, PVR Boxes
Mac mini's Ceaseless Fan
Macworld's Christopher Breen says:
"In the course of creating the next Breen's Bungalow (a
QuickTime tutorial) for Macworld's Virtual CD, I had occasion to
disassemble an Intel Mac mini. After upgrading the mini's RAM and
mashing the machine back together I couldn't help but notice that
the computer's fan ran constantly at high speed.
"Turning to the Web, as I do when faced with similar
predicaments, I found that this problem has cropped up for others -
specifically some who visit Apple's Discussions Forums. The advice
for fixing the problems ran along the lines of unplugging the mini
for a few hours and zapping the PRAM. Neither solved my
problem.
"One thread that seemed to be common to a lot of these
complaints was the fact that the mini's RAM had been upgraded.
Could the solution lie in faulty RAM? To find out, I whipped out
the putty knife to crack the case with the intention of pulling out
the new RAM."
- Link: Mac
mini's Ceaseless Fan
Core Solo mini Owner on Running Final Cut
Studio 5.1
Apple says the Intel Mac mini is not supported with Final Cut
Studio (see Final Cut Studio Is Not Supported on Mac
mini (Early 2006) below), but that doesn't keep people from
trying it. An Accelerate Your Mac reader reports:
"...In reply to earlier posts if Final Cut Studio would run on
an Intel GMA 950 (graphics) based Mac:
"Just for the fun of it I installed Final Cut Studio 5.1 on my
daughters Mac mini w/1.5 GHz Intel
Core Solo processor with 512 MB RAM. I have only tried FCP and
Motion. I started SoundTrack but have not used it.
"Final Cut starts and runs fine. I can capture from my VX2100
camera and edit in the timeline (just basic stuff so far).
"Motion also works on this machine (it kicks the crap out of my
PowerBook 1.25 GHz). Ran the update for Final Cut Pro 5.1.1 and it
also starts and does basic edits. So far so good on basic
stuff."
- Link: Intel Core Solo mini
Owner Comments on Running Final Cut Studio 5.1
Mac mini Is My Most 'Vista Ready' PC
CNET News.com's Ina Fried says:
"Last week, Microsoft released a test version of its 'Upgrade
Advisor', a downloadable tool that aims to tell users how
Vista-ready their system is.
"I decided to run it on all the systems I had at my disposal and
found some interesting results. The first candidate was the
four-month-old Compaq desktop that I have been using to test Vista.
I also have a Windows XP partition, and I ran the tool using
that.
"But despite the fact that I have been running Vista on the
machine for months, the advisor tool said it would need a memory
upgrade to run Vista. That's a problem, since I thought the 512 MB
of built-in memory would be sufficient. The system does use shared
memory for graphics. However, if all machines with shared graphics
needed more than 512 MB of memory, that would be mean there are
many fewer Vista-ready machines out there than previously
thought....
"Ironically, the machine that was in the best shape for Vista,
at least according to the tool, was a loaned Apple Mac mini with 1
GB of memory...."
- Link: Mac
mini Is My Most 'Vista Ready' PC
New Mac mini a Tempting Pick
The Boston Herald's Tom Rose says:
"Consumers who glanced at but did not bite when Apple unveiled
its Mac mini last year have little reason to wait any longer.
Featuring added capabilities and a noticeably faster processor, the
new Mac mini is an ideal entryway into the fashionable and
high-functioning world of Apple computers."
- Link:
New Mac mini Is a Tempting Pick
Apple Price Drops in Canada
Apple Store Canada has lowered the prices of several Mac systems
by C$100-200.
The 15.4" MacBook Pros, previously at C$2,299 (1.83 GHz) and
C$2,899 (2.0 GHz), are now C$2,199 and C$2,799 respectively. The
17" MacBook Pro (2.16 GHz) was C$3,299 and is now C$3,099.
For some historical perspective, my 233 MHz WallStreet PowerBook sold
for C$3,499 back in 1998. These MacBook Pros are a tremendous value
at these prices, thanks mainly to the Canadian dollar being at it's
highest exchange rate with the greenback in nearly 30 years.
- Link: Apple
Store Canada
Apple #3 Among 100 Fastest-growing Tech
Companies
Business 2.0 says:
"Our rankings highlight the companies whose business is reallybooming.
"Apple Computer
"Rank: 3 (2005 rank: 16)
"Why It's hot: 2005 was another banner year for Steve Jobs &
Co., as Apple introduced the $199 iPod nano and the $499 Mac mini
computer. The debuts helped add $6.4 billion to sales without
putting a dent in profit margins."
- Link:
Apple Ranks 3rd Among 100 Fastest-growing Tech Companies
Seagate Swallows Maxtor
The Register's Andrew Orlowski reports:
"The largest hard drive vendor has just got larger.
"Seagate has completed its merger with smaller rival Maxtor,
after shareholders agreement yesterday. The deal, announced last
December, values Maxtor at around $2bn."
- Link: Seagate
Swallows Maxtor
Latest Articles on Mini Ture_MacJournal
Mini Ture_MacJournal's Darryl says:
"Hi Charles,
"Yet it really has only just begun to be the MAC-Intel-ification
of my digital media 'i' hubs throughout my domicile. The global
digital technological 'DT' wave is here with us and the option for
us is to surf with the latest, not just because it is a novelty and
exciting but because it is inevitable."
"So it is with this in mind that in taking a bite from the apple
of knowledge we all must realize there is a human cost, but with
the knowledge allowed in us, may we always use that knowledge for
the betterment of those who need our creative help and assistance's
but always for the greater human good."
The opening up of the digital media living room is truly ground
breaking. Of course we have had the option of the PC media centre
and such digital organization. But never before has there been an
interactive Hub system so easily moved from place to place and in
such an casual way. Using cable or wireless and this may be a
gateway to the Internet superhighway. Place with the Mac mini a
large HD reservoir storage device then even HDTV with its high
overhead of storage is possible.
What I like is the fact that a low entry level solution has been
provided by Apple for the rest of us and a modular system that may
be added to, step by step, even if they are technically comparative
baby steps
Regards,
Darryl
Toner Cartridge Remanufacturing Saves the
Environment
PR: You are concerned with global warming, the economy
and the environment. You strive to make a difference in all that
you do and for that reason, you faithfully recycle. At home you
separate plastic, tin and aluminum for the local recycler and at
work you recycle your used paper and empty toner cartridges. Have
you ever wondered what happens after you return cartridges to a
recycler? Are you really making a difference?
The magnitude of cartridge recycling efforts was recently
outlined in a detailed report by the International Imaging
Technology Council, a not-for-profit trade association that
represents the interests of the world's imaging supplies
industry.
"There are more than 5,000 printer cartridge remanufacturers or
dealers in the United States today who are responsible for
employing 35,000 people and withholding more than 38,000 tons of
industrial grade plastic and metals from landfills every year.
"The average remanufacturer restores 338 cartridges per month,
and is therefore saving 264 gallons of oil and 845 pounds of solid
waste from landfills each month. Stacked one on top of the other, a
tower of cartridges produced annually by an average remanufacturer
would exceed the height of the Empire State Building."(1)
Tricia Judge, Executive Director of the Council, prepared the
report. She goes on to say that, "While other manufacturing
industries are shrinking or disappearing, the printer cartridge
remanufacturing industry is growing and thriving."
"There are three different paths a spent toner cartridge can
take," advises Joe Rogan, COO of Clarity Imaging, manufacturer of
PageMax. "The first is a cartridge that can't be used. Those are
melted down and the plastic is used for other items like lawn
chairs. The second is refilling, which is what most remanufacturers
in the industry are doing. The third is total recycling, which is
what Clarity Imaging does. The only part of the cartridge not
recycled is the last remaining dregs of used toner. We reuse every
piece of the empty toner cartridge including the cardboard box it's
shipped in."
You can feel good about your recycling efforts as they relate to
toner cartridges. With over 5,000 printer cartridge remanufacturers
or dealers in the United States today, you will find a good home
for your empty toner cartridges.
Clarity Imaging Technologies is one of the leaders in
remanufacturing used toner cartridges. Clarity Imaging
Technologies, Inc. manufactures Page Max(R) laser toner cartridges
in the United States. PageMax laser toner cartridges use patented
"High Efficiency Toner Transfer Technology"(TM) to double the page
yield versus the OEM cartridges, while providing comparable quality
and reliability.
Clarity Imaging brings more than 15 years of technology
leadership to producing and providing an innovative cartridge
alternative which is cost effective, of highest quality, and
provides uncompromising support to companies throughout the United
States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Clarity Imaging offers its
customers cradle-to-grave printer support providing products and
services from the oldest to the newest releases of printer models,
including a full line of magnetic ink character recognition (MICR)
printing used in check writing. PageMax cartridges come with a Full
Life Satisfaction Guarantee. If a customer is dissatisfied with a
PageMax cartridge for any reason, Clarity Imaging will replace the
PageMax Cartridge free of charge. Clarity Imaging Technologies is a
privately held company headquartered in Waltham, MA. For more
information, visit the company website.
(1) Position paper on the use of chip technology in printer
cartridges and its impact on competition and customer choice,
International Imaging Technology Council,
- Link: Clarity
Imaging
Tips
Final Cut Studio Is Not Supported on
Mac mini (Early 2006)
A new Apple Knowledge Base article says:
"If you have a Mac mini (Early 2006), the Final Cut Studio
(Universal) crossgrade Installer does not prohibit you from
installing the pro applications, but this configuration does not
meet the minimum system requirements for Final Cut Studio.
"See the Final Cut Studio system requirements for complete
requirements.
"Note: The integrated graphics processor in the Mac mini (Early
2006) does not permit float processing in Motion and will result in
degraded performance and other issues in Motion and other Final Cut
Studio applications."
- Link: Final Cut
Studio Is Not Supported on Mac mini (Early 2006)
About LCD Display Pixel Anomalies ('Dead
Pixels')
An updated Apple Knowledge Base article says:
"This document defines the term 'pixel anomaly', explains why
such anomalies occur, and describes what to do if you feel your
active matrix LCD panel has more than an acceptable number of pixel
anomalies.
"Many Apple products use active-matrix LCD panels, including the
iMac (Flat Panel), iBook, recent PowerBook computers, Apple Cinema
displays, and iPod models with a color display. In addition to
being slim and light, active-matrix LCD technology provides
customers with many visual performance advantages when compared to
traditional cathode-ray tube- (CRT) based displays, such as
increased brightness, sharpness, and contrast ratio.
"Active-matrix LCD technology uses rows and columns of
addressable locations (pixels) that render text and images on
screen. Each pixel location has three separate subpixels (red,
green and blue) that allow the image to be rendered in full color.
Each subpixel has a corresponding transistor responsible for
turning the subpixel on or off.
"There are typically millions of these subpixels on an LCD
display. For example, the LCD panel used in the Apple Cinema HD
display is made up of 2.3 million pixels and 6.9 million red,
green, and blue subpixels. Occasionally, a transistor does not work
perfectly, which may result in the affected subpixel being turned
on (bright) or turned off (dark). With the millions of subpixels on
a display, it is quite possible to have a low number of faulty
transistors on an LCD. Therefore, a certain number of subpixel
anomalies is considered acceptable. Rejecting all but perfect LCD
panels would significantly increase the retail price for products
using LCD displays. These factors apply to all manufacturers using
LCD technology - not just Apple products.
"If you suspect your display contains a high number of pixel
anomalies, take your Apple product to an Apple Authorized Service
Provider for closer examination. There may be a charge for the
evaluation."
- Link: About LCD
Display Pixel Anomalies ('Dead Pixels')
Products
TVMax, the Missing Link for Your Mac
mini
PR: A revolutionary digital video
recorder that perfectly matches Apple's Mac mini
Miglia Technology has announced TVMax, a revolutionary digital
video recorder that perfectly matches Apple's Mac mini.
Eric Ferraz, Director of Product Management, Miglia Technology,
commented: "TVMax is the ultimate analogue TV and video recording
solution for any Mac user. It's lets you watch TV in window mode or
full screen, convert your VHS tapes to DVD in a few easy steps and
best of all, TVMax records in MPEG-2,
MPEG-4 and
DivX formats. Bundled with EyeTV 2.0, TVMax is also ideal for iPod
Video owners thanks to the exclusive One Click iPod export
function."
Delivering a great picture, TVMax is bundled with EyeTV 2, which
lets you watch, pause, rewind and skip forward live TV, schedule
recordings, access online
TV guides, edit recorded TV shows to cut out commercials, and
much more!. For perfect viewing comfort, TVMax is supplied complete
with an infrared remote control.
TVMax will let you store hours of TV programs on a single DVD
using its built in hardware compressor, no need to strain your CPU
any further, let TVMax take the strain!
Key Features
- Watch, Pause, Rewind, Skip forward Live TV
- Record and edit your favourite shows
- One Click iPod export
- Hardware compression to MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and DivX
- Convert VHS and Hi8 Tapes to DVD
Technical Specifications
- Host Interface - USB 2.0
- Host Connector Type - USB B Type
- TV Tuner - Analog Tuner, CableTV ready
- Up to 125 Channels
- Resolution - Standard definition (PAL/NTSC or Pal/SECAM)
- Antenna Connection - Antenna or cable
- Recording Formats - MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX. Hardware
compression
- Power - External Power Supply
Dimensions:
- Length: 165 mm
- Width: 165 mm
- Height: 30 mm
- Weight 400gr
Warranty - 1 year warranty (return to base)
Compatibility:
- Mac only
- Mac with USB 2.0 connectivity
- PowerPC G4/500 processor and higher
- 256 MB of RAM
- Mac OS X 10.4.x and higher
TVMax is available now from Miglia's distribution partners or
online store, for a recommended retail price of $249, €249,
£169 (all prices are inc VAT).
All units carry a full 1 year RTB warranty. A list of
distributors and resellers is available on Miglia's website.
- Link: TVMax
Contour ShuttlePRO Steps Up to the Plate
for Intel Mac
PR: Contour Design has released the
latest ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress drivers for the Intel driven
Apple Macintosh line. Contour's Shuttles, with optimized settings
for Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpress Pro, and other powerful editing
packages, are among the first programmable editing devices to be
compatible with the new Macs.
Add Editing Power and Efficiency
"The ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress are the ideal tools for
editing efficiently and we're committed to keeping up with Apple's
innovations," said Mike Jackle, company spokesman for the Mac/Media
division. "Final Cut Pro, Avid Xpress Pro, and other users can be
assured of full compatibility, and our ShuttlePRO will continue to
complete Mac based editing stations." The ShuttlePro and
ShuttleXpress both have jog/shuttle wheels and buttons that can be
programmed for keyboard shortcuts (the ShuttlePro has 15 buttons
and the ShuttleXpress has 5). The driver also includes
preconfigured settings for dozens of the most powerful and popular
applications, including but not limited to audio and video
applications.
Software Features
- Preconfigured for dozens of applications
- Monitors the application you are in and automatically switches
settings
- Multiple settings per application.
- Easily add/edit your own custom settings
Hardware Features
- 15 fully programmable buttons on ShuttlePRO V.2
- Super smooth jog knob for frame by frame navigation and control
- ShuttlePRO V.2 features new alloy knob for professional feel
- Spring-loaded and rubberized shuttle knob
- Comfortable, ergonomic shape and design
System Requirements :
Macintosh
- Apple PowerBook, iBook, iMac, G3, G4, or G5 running Mac OS 8.6
through 9.x or OS 10.1 or later
- Available USB port
- 10 MB of free hard disk space
PC
- PC Compatible running Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
- Available USB port
- 10 MB of free hard disk space
Availability
The new driver is available at contourdesign.com for download
and can be found in the download section of the site. Contour
Design continues to update their driver to ensure compatibility
with all of the most current hardware and software.
Price - $109.95
- Link: Contour
Design
Media Buddy Portable Digital Photo
Storage with Hard Drive
PR: Digital Foci, Inc. has introduced Media Buddy
portable digital photo storage with hard drive and card reader that
lets you instantly and securely save digital photos on a hard drive
wherever you go, so you can keep snapping away and not worry about
running out of memory card space.
Media Buddy is
the traveler's essential digital camera companion. Its built-in
memory card slots let you copy and store photos directly from any
digital camera card, without the need of cumbersome cabling. A
lower cost alternative to Digital Foci's Picture Porter, Media
Buddy is priced starting at only $219. Both Media Buddy and Picture
Porter save photos on their portable hard drives, so you don't have
to bring heavy laptops on the road, but Media Buddy provides a
lower price by offering a backlit LCD for text-only use, instead of
the Picture Porter's 2" color LCD screen for viewing photos (see
this chart for Media Buddy vs. Picture Porter comparison).
Portable Digital Photo Storage
With Media Buddy's 30 GB to 80 GB hard drive versions, you'll
virtually never run out of memory card space on the road again.
Media Buddy frees up expensive memory card space and lets you reuse
your memory card to keep snapping photos. Just insert the memory
card from your digital camera into Media Buddy and download images
into its built-in hard drive. The backlit text-based LCD screen
lets users view file information and operation status, including
copy progress and confirmation. You can select to save a specific
folder or file from your card, or you can copy the entire contents
of your memory card with the convenient one-touch Auto Copy button
with no computer needed. A unique folder name is automatically
created to indicate media card type and copy sequence per card type
to keep you organized. When you get home, simply connect Media
Buddy to your computer to retrieve your saved pictures.
Works with All Media Formats
Media Buddy works with all media card formats, including CF
I/II, MD, SM, xD-Picture Card, MMC, SD Card, miniSD, Memory Stick,
MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo, so you can copy and save your
precious pictures directly from any digital camera memory card. You
can also make copies of photos taken from friend's and family
member's digital cameras by quickly inserting their cards into
Media Buddy for instant archival of special picture moments.
External Hard Drive, Data Bridge & MP3 Player When connected
to your computer, Media Buddy functions as an external hard drive.
Use Media Buddy to back up and archive digital images, digital
music and important files from you computer through its high-speed
USB 2 connection. Since Media buddy is compatible with both Windows
and Mac, you can also easily transfer files between computers with
the different operating systems. In addition, Media Buddy is
perfect as a portable MP3 player for listening to your favorite MP3
songs on the go.
Media Buddy Features:
- One-touch operation for copying pictures directly from your
digital camera memory card without the need of a computer
- Backlit text-based LCD screen for viewing file information and
operation status
- Reads directly from memory cards
- Memory card format support of CF I/II, MD, SM, MMC, SD Card,
Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, and xD-Picture Card (and
miniSD with adapter)
- Shows copy progress and copy confirmation
- On screen menu includes browse, single file copy, and delete
feature
- Attractive brushed anodized aluminum casing
- External hard drive for backing up your computer
- High-speed USB 2.0 computer interface
- Compatible with both PC and Mac
- Transfers files between multiple computers running different
operating systems
- MP3 music player
- Includes Ulead Photo Explorer to edit, enhance, and organize
your photos
- Built-in Lithium Ion rechargeable battery
Media Buddy weighs 11 oz. (with hard drive and battery included)
with dimensions of 5.8" (L) x 3.4" (W) x 1" (H). It comes in 3
stylish colors: Powder Blue, Arctic Silver, and Pearl Gray and 4
storage capacities: 30 GB, 40 GB, 60 GB, and 80 GB. Media Buddy
comes complete with Ulead Photo Explorer image management software
(normally a $30 value), USB cable, earphones, AC adapter,
Lithium-Ion battery, carrying case, resource disk, and user's
guide. It is available immediately at Digital Foci's online store
starting at $219.95. For more information, see the website.
- Memory card supported: CompactFlash I & II, MicroDrive,
SmartMedia, MultiMedia Card, SD Card, miniSD (adapter required),
Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, xD-Picture Card
- Hard drive: 30 GB - 80 GB 2.5" hard drive
- LCD screen: Text-based LCD screen with backlight Computer
interface
- USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
- Transfer rate: Up to 480 Mbps
- Music format support: MP3
- Bundled software: Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE (Image management
software) for Windows
- External power: AC 110-240V AC to DC adapter, 12V/1.5 DC to
device
- Battery power: Built-in 7.4V 880mAh Li-Ion rechargeable
battery
- Battery life: 1.6 hours of continuous operation OS
compatibility
- System requirements:
- Windows XP Home/Pro, ME, 2000, 98/SE
- Macintosh OS 8.6 and later
- Linux OS kernel versions 2.4.x and later
- File system support: Standard FAT 12/16/32
- Dimensions: 5.8" (L) x 3.4" (W) x 1" (H)
- Weight: 11.2 oz. (with hard drive and battery)
- Link: Digital
Foci
Picture Porter Digital Photo Album
PR: Digital Foci, Inc. has introduced Picture Porter
portable digital photo album with hard drive and card reader that
lets you instantly and securely save and view digital photos and
video on a hard drive wherever you go, so you can keep snapping
away and not worry about running out of memory card space.
Especially valuable for vacations, trade shows,
special events, parties, and for pro photographers who take and
show a large number of photos, Picture Porter saves photos on its
compact portable hard drive, so you don't have to bring heavy
laptops on the road. Picture Porter takes the worry out of losing
precious photos stored on easily damaged memory cards. Its built-in
memory card slots let you copy and archive photos directly from any
digital camera card, without the need of cumbersome cabling. With
Picture Porters' compact 20 GB and 40 GB hard drive versions,
you'll virtually never run out of memory card space on the road
again.
Portable Digital Photo Album
With its high-capacity hard drive, you can now carry your
collection of digital photos and video with you all the time right
in your pocket and view them anywhere you go on Picture Porter's
bright 2" color LCD screen. With Picture Porter, you can rotate,
zoom, pan your pictures, view EXIF information, and play picture
slideshows for friends. You can even connect Picture Porter to a TV
and share your photos and music with family and friends on a big
screen in the comfort of your living room.
Works with All Media Formats
Picture Porter works with all media card formats, including CF
I/II, MD, SM, MMC, SD Card, miniSD, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick,
MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo, so you can copy and save your
precious pictures directly from any digital camera memory card. You
can also make yourself copies of photos taken from friend's and
family member's digital cameras by quickly inserting their cards
into Picture Porter for instant archival of special picture
moments.
MP3 Player & Data Bridge
Picture Porter is also perfect as a portable MP3 and video
player - keep your entire content collection in one place for easy
access. Bi-directional data transfer lets you copy files directly
from any memory card to the Picture Porter hard drive and vice
versa. In addition, you can easily transfer files to and from your
computer and between computers with different operating systems
through its high-speed USB 2 connection.
Picture Porter Features:
- Photo and video player
- MP3 music player
- Archives files
- Color LCD screen for viewing pictures and videos
- Bi-directional data transfer that allows direct transfer to and
from memory cards
- Output to TV
- Directly reads & writes from memory cards
- Memory card format support of CF I/II, MD, SM, MMC, SD Card,
miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo, and
xD-Picture Card
- Image format support of JPEG, Tiff, BMP, RAW
- Music format support of MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
- Video format support of MPEG1, MPEG4, and DivX 5.x
- Includes Ulead Video Toolbox 2 to edit video clips, create
slideshows and convert video files
- Transfers files between multiple computers running different
operating systems
System requirements:
Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, Picture
Porter is compact and lightweight weighing only 8.6 oz (with hard
drive and battery included) with dimensions of 5.2" (L) x 2.8" (W)
x 1.2" (H). It comes in 2 stylish colors: frosted white and
graphite and 2 storage capacities: 20 GB and 40 GB. Picture Porter
comes complete with Ulead management software (normally a $70
value), USB cable, video/audio cable, earphones, AC adapter,
Lithium-Ion battery for 3.5 hours of video and 7.5 hours of music,
remote control, carrying case, and user's guide.
It is available immediately at Digital Foci's online store
starting at $359.
- Link: Digital
Foci
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