Many mac users remember that Apple launched a Do It Yourself program with the launch of the iMac G5. It was intended to allow customers to exchange some faulty parts by themselves. this program was quickly dropped as only a minority of customers might really be able to open an iMacG5 case without creating any new additional damage. The program seems to be back with the release of the new Mac Pro. Apple is currently offering many TechNotes describing how to change some components and parts found in the new Mac Pro:
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Bluetooth Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Mac Pro RAID Card and Battery Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - PCIe Fan Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Optical Drive Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Speaker Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Front Panel Board Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Processor Cage Fans Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Processor Cage and Clips Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - ATI Radeon HD 4870 Card Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - PCIe/Graphics Card Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Card Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Memory DIMMs Replacement Instructions
It is still not explain how to change the motherboard, but as most of the critical component are now located on the daughter card, some users might be able to change some parts without needing the service of a APR or certified Apple service center.
Apple sued for promoting iPhone as eBook reader
A overseas communications firm is suing Apple for promoting its iPhone handset as a touchscreen digital book reader, a concept it claims to have patented over seven years ago
ProVUE plug-in enables credit card transactions
ProVUE has released Panorama Authorize.Net Gateway, a new plug-in software package for the companyís Panorama database program. The plug-in enables merchant credit card processing, and can automatically support all types of charges, refunds, voids, and pre-authorized credit card transactions. When making a transaction, all credit card information is pulled directly from the users Panorama database...
The Little Brother of NVidia GeForce 9400M
According to VR-Zone, NVidia will launch a new version of its popular GeForce 9400M.
This chips will be a cheaper version, with less features:
- Support for the DDR3 only
- 8 PCI Express lines instead of 20 for the GF 9400M, so one can not add a second GPU on the board.
- 4 SATA ports instead of 6.
- 1 analog and 2 digital display interfaces.
This chips will of course have a lower clock speed than the GF 9400M, so it will also drain less energy. We are currently thinking that this chip might already be in some Apple products, such as he Mac mini as it features 2 digital display interfaces (HDMI + DisplayPort) while the G9400M does not offer 2 digital interfaces. So it might have been developed for the Mac mini, and only becomes available for all PC integrators now.
In addition, we would not be surprised that Apple use such chip in future entry-level MacBook or iMac as it is pin compatible with the current GF 9400M while being cheaper and most probably not affecting seriously the video performance of such models.
Santo unveils STK iPhone 3G Power Pack
Santo has unveiled the latest in its line of STK iPhone accessories, the STK iPhone 3G Power Pack. The device is designed as both a premium quality genuine-leather flip-case, and a 3G power pack with a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. It offers a maximum of 300-hours of extra standby time, 7-hours of talk time, or 24-hours of music playback for the iPhone. To charge the device a mini-USB cable...
GDC09: iPhone gaming roundup
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Hardware, Software, Apple, Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
The Game Developers Conference is on in San Francisco, and game companies are starting to pull out the major announcements on what's coming to the iPhone in the next year. Here's a roundup of all the titles we've heard mentioned already.- EA announced a huge lineup of ports from their already popular games: everything from Command and Conquer: Red Alert to SSX to FIFA, Madden, and NBA are all coming in some form to the iPhone. They're also working on bringing over the Wolfenstein RPG and Spore Creatures (which was the DS port of Spore), as well as a big list of casual board games (Scrabble is only the beginning), and versions of Need for Speed: Undercover, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. And most amazing? All of these are due out before the end of the year. Someone's lighting a fire under iPhone developers at EA.
- id software announced that they're bringing Wolfenstein 3D Classic to the iPhone in an official form -- that one's already been submitted to the store and should be out soon.
Continue reading GDC09: iPhone gaming roundup
TUAWGDC09: iPhone gaming roundup originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
New Mac Pro: "Do It Yourself" Is BACK
Many mac users remember that Apple launched a Do It Yourself program with the launch of the iMac G5. It was intended to allow customers to exchange some faulty parts by themselves. this program was quickly dropped as only a minority of customers might really be able to open an iMacG5 case without creating any new additional damage. The program seems to be back with the release of the new Mac Pro. Apple is currently offering many TechNotes describing how to change some components and parts found in the new Mac Pro:
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Bluetooth Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Mac Pro RAID Card and Battery Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - PCIe Fan Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Optical Drive Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Speaker Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Front Panel Board Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Processor Cage Fans Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Processor Cage and Clips Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - ATI Radeon HD 4870 Card Cable Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - PCIe/Graphics Card Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - ATI Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Card Replacement Instructions
- Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Memory DIMMs Replacement Instructions
It is still not explain how to change the motherboard, but as most of the critical component are now located on the daughter card, some users might be able to change some parts without needing the service of a APR or certified Apple service center.
Apple sued for promoting iPhone as eBook reader
A overseas communications firm is suing Apple for promoting its iPhone handset as a touchscreen digital book reader, a concept it claims to have patented over seven years ago
ProVUE plug-in enables credit card transactions
ProVUE has released Panorama Authorize.Net Gateway, a new plug-in software package for the companyís Panorama database program. The plug-in enables merchant credit card processing, and can automatically support all types of charges, refunds, voids, and pre-authorized credit card transactions. When making a transaction, all credit card information is pulled directly from the users Panorama database...
The Little Brother of NVidia GeForce 9400M
According to VR-Zone, NVidia will launch a new version of its popular GeForce 9400M.
This chips will be a cheaper version, with less features:
- Support for the DDR3 only
- 8 PCI Express lines instead of 20 for the GF 9400M, so one can not add a second GPU on the board.
- 4 SATA ports instead of 6.
- 1 analog and 2 digital display interfaces.
This chips will of course have a lower clock speed than the GF 9400M, so it will also drain less energy. We are currently thinking that this chip might already be in some Apple products, such as he Mac mini as it features 2 digital display interfaces (HDMI + DisplayPort) while the G9400M does not offer 2 digital interfaces. So it might have been developed for the Mac mini, and only becomes available for all PC integrators now.
In addition, we would not be surprised that Apple use such chip in future entry-level MacBook or iMac as it is pin compatible with the current GF 9400M while being cheaper and most probably not affecting seriously the video performance of such models.
Santo unveils STK iPhone 3G Power Pack
Santo has unveiled the latest in its line of STK iPhone accessories, the STK iPhone 3G Power Pack. The device is designed as both a premium quality genuine-leather flip-case, and a 3G power pack with a rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery. It offers a maximum of 300-hours of extra standby time, 7-hours of talk time, or 24-hours of music playback for the iPhone. To charge the device a mini-USB cable...
GDC09: iPhone gaming roundup
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Hardware, Software, Apple, Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
The Game Developers Conference is on in San Francisco, and game companies are starting to pull out the major announcements on what's coming to the iPhone in the next year. Here's a roundup of all the titles we've heard mentioned already.- EA announced a huge lineup of ports from their already popular games: everything from Command and Conquer: Red Alert to SSX to FIFA, Madden, and NBA are all coming in some form to the iPhone. They're also working on bringing over the Wolfenstein RPG and Spore Creatures (which was the DS port of Spore), as well as a big list of casual board games (Scrabble is only the beginning), and versions of Need for Speed: Undercover, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. And most amazing? All of these are due out before the end of the year. Someone's lighting a fire under iPhone developers at EA.
- id software announced that they're bringing Wolfenstein 3D Classic to the iPhone in an official form -- that one's already been submitted to the store and should be out soon.
Continue reading GDC09: iPhone gaming roundup
TUAWGDC09: iPhone gaming roundup originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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