Computer Hardware
Sep 24th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
PCAudioLabs has introduced two new digital audio PCs, Solar and Lunar, to their Create product line.
Both systems come equipped with dual hard drives, dual video outputs, 8 USB ports, 2 Texas Instruments FireWire ports and 2 Gigabytes of RAM. The systems are “optimized and tweaked” for demanding audio production.
Features:
Intel Core2 Duo 1.8GHz
2GB DDR2-667 RAM
80GB SATAII [...]
Tags: digital audio workstation, PCAudioLabs, Windows
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Aug 7th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
Apple today unveiled a new all-in-one iMac line, featuring 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in aluminum and glass enclosures. The new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife ’08.
The 20-inch iMac now starts at $1,199, [...]
Tags: Apple, iMac, OS X, Podcasting Hardware
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Aug 7th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software
Apple today introduced new versions of its all-in-one iMac computers and an update to its iLife suite. With the updates, Apple did not offer any big surprises, but instead enhanced its already comprehensive lineup of hardware and software for media publishing.
Updated iMacs
Apple CEO Steve Jobs first showcased the updated iMacs, which now come in [...]
Tags: Apple, ilife, iMac, OS X, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software
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Jul 26th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, General
If you’re looking for signs that hell may soon freeze over, PC Magazine just served one up.
PC Mag’s anti-Mac linkbaiter John Dvorak reports that he actually tried using a Mac recently, liked it and is now recommending Macs over PCs:
I can see why the Mac is gaining market share, because the rationale for using one [...]
Tags: Apple, controversy, John Dvorak, Macintosh
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Jul 7th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
JazzMutant has released Dexter, a new multi-touch computer controller that’s sort of like an iPhone for mixing audio.
The laptop-sized control surface features a multi-touch display and is designed to be used as a flexible Digital Audio Workstation control surface. JazzMutant has partnered with leading audio workstation software developers to offer visual feedback and two-way communication [...]
Tags: control surface, Dexter, digital audio workstation, JazzMutant, multi touch
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Jul 3rd, 2007 |
By Elisabeth Lewin |
Category: Audio Podcasting, Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
Massachusetts (USA)-based Revolabs, Inc., a maker of wireless audio equipment, has introduced its new xTag Microphone System. Revolabs is promoting the microphone system for use with a wide variety of applications, including VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), podcasting, voice recognition, web conferencing, panel discussions and lectures, and many more desktop applications.
The manufacturer touts the system’s [...]
Tags: microphone, microphones, Podcasting Hardware, Revolabs, Skype, USB, VOIP, wireless
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Jun 30th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Internet TV, Streaming Video, Video
Neuros has announced that their open source set top box, Neuros OSD, now supports YouTube. Unlike the Apple TV, the Neuros OSD supports YouTube directly and can view any video in YouTube’s library.
“The fact that the Neuros OSD allows YouTube playback is even more significant when considering the way this milestone was achieved,” said [...]
Tags: Neuros, the future of television, YouTube
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Jun 27th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
 
PCAudioLabs has released Impact, a new case option its line of studio/music computers.
The case, a modular rack-mount design with acoustic foam insulation, was designed from the ground up taking into account how computers are used during the process of recording and mixing audio.
Prices for configured Impact audio workstations start at US $2,675. Details at the PCAudiolabs site.
Tags: Computer Hardware, PCAudioLabs, recording, Windows
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Jun 11th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Audio Podcasting, Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software, Video Podcasts
While updates to Apple’s OS X, iPhone app development and Safari for Windows may be the most talked-about introductions from Steve Jobs’ WWDC keynote address, updates to Mac OS X Leopard Server include significant features for podcasters.
According to Apple, Leopard Server is the most significant improvement to the server operating system since Mac OS X [...]
Tags: Apple, Leopard, Macintosh, OS X, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software
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Jun 5th, 2007 |
By James Lewin |
Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware
Apple today updated its MacBook Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional high-resolution display.
“With Intel Core 2 Duo performance, more [...]
Tags: Apple, MacBook, Macintosh, notebook
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