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Updated MckBook

May 21

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Basically, now you can use the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to pass both audio and video through a single cable.  In the previous MacBook you could only pass video through the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable.  The only option for passing audio was to use the audio out port on the MacBook.  This is self-defeating since HDMI is fully capable of passing both audio and video.

The current iMac and MacBook Pros offer this feature with the Mini DisplayPort, and now the MacBook is equipped with this hardware.  One would think that Apple is blurring the lines between their entry level MacBook and their Macbook Pros.  I would have to disagree with that statement.  Apple is giving the consumer better hardware for less money.  With this new MacBook you’re getting more bang for your buck.

As a side note, I noticed that Apple has not included a FireWire 800 port.  The entry level MacBook has had this port removed for sometime now.  You can only get this port on the MacBook Pro line.  When it was first removed there was a huge uproar in the Mac community, and rightfully so.  A lot of people use FireWire devices for things like FireWire hard drives, or for placing their Mac in Target Disk Mode to transfer data.

As I mentioned earlier, Apple is giving us more for less.  With the exception of the FireWire 800 port we are getting better hardware than what was previously offered.  With this new information in hand you can now connect your MacBook to your HDMI enabled TV and start watching movies and TV shows right from your MacBook.

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Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter from UKHDMI

May 18

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UKHDMI has decided to spoil our geek hearts with a two-pack Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter and that means you can choose two port savers meaning male to female. The Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter are available only today for the very special prove of £5.99 meaning that the shipping is more expensive standing at $6.

You want to know why the price is that special? That’s because the connectors are plated with 24 carat gold in order to provide the highest quality signal when connecting your devices to a HDTV or to a computer with a HDMI port.

The Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter support mackuna HDMI cables of up to 10m, and they are great because you do not have to bend your cables anymore as they can be adjusted up to 90 degrees so that you can connect the cables however you want and wherever you want.

Well, it’s a great deal as these adapters usually cost more than £10.

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Two New Wireless-N Adapters

Mar 2

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Every major technology company is now in Hannover flaunting their latest inventions to the world of tech-geeks. So, here is what Netgear has to offer to them, two new wireless products designed to make home entertainment a richer experience, these being compatible with everything from gaming consoles to set-top boxes.

The names of these two new products are quite obvious, for instance, the High-Performance Wireless-N HD Home Theater Kit (WNHDB3004) and the other product that Netgear trumpets in Hannover is called the Universal Wi-Fi Internet Adapter for Home Theater Systems and Gaming Consoles (WNCE2001)

“Our High-Performance HD Home Theater Kit provides wired-equivalent connectivity and whole-home coverage using wireless,” said Som Pal Choudhury, NETGEAR director of product marketing for Core Networking Products. “The technology is way ahead of the competition. With its groundbreaking speed, range and reliability, it is like WiFi on steroids.”
  We do know that besides the fast speeds of the new adapters from Netgear, they are also plug and play, which is really good news because being able to connect to a multitude of devices, there will be a similar quantity of cables missing from the room where you have your entertainment center installed. So, connect your Xbox 360, your PlayStation 3, Wii, Blu-ray Disc players, Internet-capable TV set, Apple TV to this 4 x 4 multi-input, multiple-out (MIMO) adapter and get 5 Ghz wireless speeds on the devices you wish.

The WNCE2001 doesn’t connect to an existing router; instead, it is more compact, being a USB-powered adapter. It is universally compatible with any Ethernet-enabled CE devices. It will be available in May at an MSRP of $79 USD and the WNHDB3004 will be available later.

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DVI to mini DisplayPort converter

Feb 4

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It’s not uncommon as we upgrade parts of out computers to need adapters and other gear to make things work together. If you have your eyes set on a new display for your computer that uses DisplayPort and your machine lacks the right output Atlona has a new adapter just for you.

The adapter is called the AT-DP400 dual link DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter. The converter is USB powered and works with Mac or PC systems. The device is specifically designed to work with the 27-inch iMac computer with resolutions up to 2560 x 1440. The screen connected to the adapter can be used as a main display or have the desktop extended to it.

The adapter is HCDP compliant and it also supports the 2560 x 1600 resolution that 30-inch LCDs use. The adapter will also let PS3 and Xbox users connect the consoles to the iMac without additional hardware at a resolution of up to 720p. The adapter is up for pre-order for $199 and is expected to ship on March 10.

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Two Powerline Networking Adapter Kits introduced by Netgear

Jan 14

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Netgear Incorporated, one of the many other worldwide leading providers of networking solutions, has extended its powerline networking solutions with two new devices that pack HomePlug AV-certified powerline technology, the diminutivePowerline 200 AV Adapter Kit, model name XAVB2001, and the Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter Kit, model XAVB2501. Both sport a filtered “pass-through” power socket.
“Powerline has become an increasingly popular option for an always-on infrastructure because of the explosive growth in connected AV devices, and the high speeds and reliability required to support these demanding applications,” said Chris Geiser, NETGEAR’s product line manager for in-home distribution consumer products. “Home theater products need constant, shared and faster access to the Internet and the home network. You might have wireless dead spots in your house. You probably don’t have Ethernet in your walls. But chances are, you’ve got at least one electrical outlet in every room in your house. Powerline can boldly go where no Internet connection has gone before. Besides, you can’t beat powerline adapters for simple set-up and ease-of-use.”

These are probably the latest in what regards design, and technology innovations, coming to support a performance that surpasses that of pre-existing solutions on the market,at most by 20 percent. Usability of the devices? Well, these will serve high-performance (or at least high-bandwidth) applications like HD video streaming, VoIP, Internet gaming, as well as large file transfers to gadgets connected over local electrical wiring, for scenarios where wireless networking performance can be a hassle, or is challenged.
“While wireless is becoming increasingly popular as the core technology for home networks and is often embedded into new products, its performance can be affected by many factors, including the construction materials of the building itself,” stated Norm Bogen, vice president of digital entertainment research for In-Stat. “Powerline can be a great complementary solution for TVs, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and other home theater devices that still require a wired connection.”

I’ve mentioned high-bandwidth, so I have to also tell you about the 200Mbps performance via powerlines. The XAVB2001 model is available this month, for the price of $149, while the XAVB2501 will ship next month, for $169 – for two adapters.

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Read more CommentMicrosoft confirms 802.11n adapter for Xbox 360

Sep 23

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Rumors have been swirling that Microsoft is working on a 802.11n wireless adapter for the Xbox 360, and now the company has confirmed it, releasing an official statement to Team Xbox.

“We can confirm that Xbox 360 will offer a Wireless N Networking Adapter that will enable Xbox 360 owners to seamlessly connect with their home network with the highest wireless ‘N’ technology,” the statement reads. “The Wireless N Networking Adapter will provide another choice to consumers and creates an easy way for Xbox 360 owners to fully enjoy the added benefits of Xbox Live. We look forward to sharing more details on this product soon. Stay tuned.”

No further details were announced, so we still don’t know when the hardware will be released or how much it will cost. However, from the language Microsoft used it looks like the new device will be sold alongside its current offering, the $100 Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter.

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Seagate FreeAgent DockStar network adapter unveiled

Sep 16

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Backing up your data and media from your computer to an external drive is very important in case of a crash, but many users also want to be able to access that content from anywhere they may be. Seagate has announced a new device called the FreeAgent DockStar that connects the external storage drive to the Internet making the data on the drive accessible from anywhere you can get online.

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The DockStar network adapter gives access to the data on the FreeAgent Go external hard drive from anywhere outside or inside the home and allows the user to selectively choose the files that are shared online. Seagate also offers an iPhone app to allow access to the drive.

The tech behind the DockStar is from Cloud Engines’ Pogoplug service and uses an intuitive web-based interface to offer access to the data on the drive. Users of the dock can also place linked pictures and video onto MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter from the DockStar. The DockStar adapter is available now through Seagate for $99.99 and the first year of the Pogoplug service is included. After the first year, the service costs $29.99 a year for unlimited storage and access.

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Atlona Intros HDAiR, a Wireless USB to HDMI Adapter

Sep 10

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Despite the fact that the future of Wireless USB seems to be a pretty bleak one, some companies keep rolling out new products based on the UWB (ultra-wide band) technology that’s behind wireless USB as well. And the latest is Atlona, which has just introduced the Wireless USB to HDMI or VGA adapter, a device that could prove to be quite useful for connecting computers to various display solutions.

Hence, this one of a kind device will allow users to connect any USB-enabled computer or laptop wirelessly to any HDTV or projector via VGA or HDMI. This unit wirelessly transmits high resolution signal from a small USB adaptor connected to a computer, to a receiver unit placed next to the display. Quite an easy and fast setup process, don’t you think?

Practically, by using the AT-HDAiR, users will be able to extend any computer wirelessly from the display at lengths up to 30 (10 meters) and resolutions up to 720p or 1440×1200, something that can prove to be particularly useful in a fairly large number of situations, whether we’re talking about commercial or home applications.

Apparently, this adapter is only the first from a long list to follow, according to the company’s reps. Hence, Atlona Product Manager, Michael Khain, says that Atlona and Wisair have many more products in the works, which will feature the “Ultra Speed by Wisair” technology and will all be fully compatible with each other. This way, users will be able to connect each of them to various devices such as printers, displays, audio receivers, Human input devices, and more.

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Jul 20

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Frustratingly, Mini DisplayPort doesn’t include audio, so to get sound when outputting to an HDTV using HDMI, you’d need to use yet another cable. This adapter uses USB for audio, so you get the full A/V with just one cable.

Though HDMI is capable of handling both audio and video, the Mini DisplayPort on MacBooks is not—a definite source of annoyance for MacBook users. The Kanex adapter gets sound from USB, like one of those teeny external sound cards, and merges it into the video it gets from Mini DisplayPort, so on the other end, your HDTV gets both audio and video from HDMI, up to 1080p resolution. It’s a simple solution, though of course not as elegant as if Apple would just put a damn HDMI-out in their MacBooks, so if you’re showing a lot of HD video content, this could be a real life-saver.

The clumsily (if descriptively) named “Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with USB digital audio” from Kanex (a line from Apogee, makers of various high-end A/V products) will be available this August for an undisclosed price.

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