Software Special of the Day: Caboodle 1.1 (Universal) for 47% Off--$7.95 Today Only
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Normally $14.95, Caboodle 1.1 (Universal) is offered for $7.95 today only--that's 47% off as Today's MacUpdate Software Promo. [Bill Fox]
[3/9] Apple Revised the Offerings from Two Hot Deals Retailers
J&R Computerworld has deals on a variety of Mac compatible hardware and software products including: ShuttlePRO 2 multi-button multimedia control device from Contour Design for only $79.99!; watch and record TV on your Mac with Evolution TV from Miglia Tech for only $69.99!; JBL Spyro multimedia speaker system with subwoofer and two flower-shaped satellite speakers for only $129.99; and much more.
Sweetwater Sound has deals on a variety of Mac compatible hardware and software products including: control your beats with the Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI controller with two switch pedals inputs for only $199.97!; TASCAM MP-GT1 MP3 player/guitar trainer w/variable speed audition, pitch control and looping functions - plus you get a built-in tuner and more for only $199.97!; MOTU 8pre - FireWire audio interface with 8 pre-amps for only $549.97!; get the world's most popular soft synth - Reason 3 from Propellerheads for only $399.97!; and much more.
[Bill Fox]
[3/9] Mac Pro Hard Disk Sleds from TransIntl--$29
Trans International announced the availability of The Pro Sled , a Mac Pro hard disk drive sled that is a must have accessory in any high volume production setup. Power users need drives ready for easy exchange and replacement. The Pro Sled gives you the capability of unlimited swappable drives for your Mac Pro. Drives can be assigned and labeled for different clients, projects or backup. In a high volume, professional setting it is easier to avoid misplaced data and over written files when each client or project is assigned their own hard drive. Once mounted on the Pro Sled you can swap them, store them or take them with you - they will plug directly into the Mac Pro main logic board. No power or data cables required. A true convenience and improvement for the power user.
The Pro Sled with drive mounting screws sells for $29 for one, $49 for two and $89 for four. [Bill Fox]
[3/9] Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday AM--Keep your Mac's Time Correct
Daylight Savings Time(DST) starts Sunday AM, three weeks earlier than in recent history thanks to the U.S., Canadian and other governments. If you are running the latest version of Mac OS X "Tiger", i.e. 10.4.8, your Mac should automatically adjust its system clock for the hour change forward in the U.S. and Canada. If you are running an earlier version of Tiger like 10.4.4 and earlier (why?) or Panther or live or work outside the U.S. and Canada, you can download a DST updater from this Apple Web page for Tiger (10.4.x) or Panther (10.3.x). Apple recommends that everyone install these updaters regardless of the time zone or version to be sure.
In addition, Java for Mac OS X needs to be up-to-date, i.e. Release 5 for 10.4.x and Update 5 for 10.3.x.
If you are running Mac OS X 10.0-10.2.8 or Mac OS 9.2 and earlier, deselect the automatic time/date or DST options in System Preferences or the Date and Time control panel respectively and set the time manually. There may be unofficial scripts out there but it's not a big deal to change the time manually. [Bill Fox]
[3/9] Science on your Mac--Get your Requirements to Apple
According to a note on MacResearch.org,
"MacResearch.org along with it's sister organizations MacEnterprise.org and MacLearningEnvironments.org will be participating in our yearly Tri-Cameral meeting Apple Computer in Cupertino this April 4th and 5th. One of the primary goals of these meetings is to relay directly to Apple product managers and engineers the issues, requests and needs that scientists using Apple products have on the platform. Aside from filing feature/bug requests, this is one of the most effective means of getting the requests of scientists to those responsible for the various products at Apple."
"The meetings cover a wide range of topics (to be determined). We are soliciting your feedback to help set the meeting track schedule, prioritize topics and identify areas that might be of particular concern for scientists on the platform."
There is a link on the MacResearch Web page to fill out a form to provide your feedback (registration required). [Bill Fox]
[3/9] From the Dark Side--Joys of Vista come with Plenty of Pain for PC Users
At least, that is what the BBC Business Editor believes. First, he had to upgrade the graphics card in his 4-yr old Dell Dimension 8200 and he found that most do not as yet have Vista drivers. Next, instead of the advertised 20 minutes, it took him 3.5 hours to upgrade from Windows XP. Then, it took him a day to get his internet settings right so that he could go online. When finally online he found that his sound card was a no go and that it would never get Vista support. Finally, he needed more RAM of the type used in his Dell which was very difficult to find.
His pain didn't end there as he found that his webcam from Philips wouldn't work and neither did his Dell Axim X5 Pocket PC and neither ever would. He also endured crashes. Would he do it again. He answered with a resounding "NO!" More...
Aren't you glad you use a Mac? We are. Our Vista installation in Parallels Desktop for Mac was quick and painless. [Bill Fox]
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