Thursday, October 29, 2009

eyeTV hybrid


As someone who has shown an interest in computers and accessories, you might like to know about the following products from Elgato: The EyeTV Hybrid turns your Mac into a full-featured HDTV and DVR. Compact and versatile, EyeTV Hybrid is a Mac TV tuner stick that receives crystal clear HDTV with an antenna, Clear QAM unencrypted digital cable, and basic analog cable TV, as well as FM radio. There's even an optional iPhone app that lets you watch live TV anywhere over a Wi-Fi connection.

Monday, October 26, 2009

iPhone accessories

My iPhone earphones has bad connection...
So I was browsing any deal online.

Yes, Amazon has it!




And these are useful items:


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New iMac "all-in-one"

Apple Latest News:
Apple Unveils New iMac With 21.5 and 27-inch Displays
October 20, 2009
Apple today unveiled an all new iMac line featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless all aluminum enclosure. The new iMac line, starting at $1,199, is the fastest ever with Intel Core 2 Duo processors starting at 3.06 GHz, and Core i5 and i7 quad-core processors for up to twice the performance. Every new iMac ships with a wireless keyboard and the all new wireless Magic Mouse, the world’s first mouse with Multi-Touch technology.

This article is from Apple.com

Computer technologies are keep updating & upgrading.
27" iMac.....wow.
and wireless keyboard and magic mouse come with it!
Starting $1,199 is good price for all in one.

I still like a "MacBook pro" for the convenience.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Japanese Macintosh User's Group

I recently found the World's Largest Japanese Macintosh User's Group Outside Japan『虫喰いリンゴの会』online.
The location is Gardena California.
The meeting is held once a month.
I attended the group meeting on Saturday, October 17.
There were about 10 people showed up this month.
Most of attendees were beginners.
The topic was "How to create Christmas Card Part 1 - Using iPhoto".
The topic of next month is "Part 2 - Using Illustrator".
in December, * Christmas Party *.
It sounds good.
However...I wish they had more technical topics though...

これは、日本人によるマック使用者のグループです。
ので日本語で書いた方がええかな?

ミーティングは、カリフォルニア州ガーデナ市で行われますが、会員たちは、はるばる2時間(?)くらいかけてバレンシアから来る者から、オレンジカウンティからやってくる者もいるのだ。スゴイ!
会員は、だいたい60名はいるとか。日本にも会員がいるそう。

会員の特典!
1. 講習会、ミーティングの参加。詳細は、スケジュールをご覧ください。
2. 『RingoML』メーリングリストの参加(会員同士の日々の情報交換、とても活発です)
3. 月1回の初心者勉強会『青リンゴの会』の参加
4. 技術部による個別サポート(RingMLでの質問及び例会時の実機持ち込みサポート(要予約)のみ)
5. クリスマスパーティー、BBQパーティー、ガレージセール、Japan Expo等のスペシャルイベント参加

年会費は$60です。

技術部のサポートっつーのがいいねっ!
何か質問あれば、会員の人が解決!
初心者にはもってこい!

しかも、ガーデナの会場に行けば、目の前は、日本食レストラン/マーケット!
帰りに寄って、ついつい外で販売していたたこ焼きとたい焼きを買ってしもうた!!!!
あ〜〜〜〜〜、うまい。

あれ、話の内容がずれた。

とにかくマック初心者の方には、良い話ですぞ!
まずは、このリンゴの会のリンクで詳細を確認!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Google Voice


Is Google Voice worth?

Google Voice gives you a single phone number that rings all your phones, saves your voicemail online, and transcribes your voicemail to text.

.......... '_'

I created a Google Voice number but......am I going to use it..??!!

I have AT&T for my mobile service and if someone who has AT&T service calls to my Google voice number, the call will be charged. This call doesn't apply to"Free mobile to mobile".

............ -_-;

Google says anywhere in the US is free.

If I want to call international, I would use Skype.

hmmmm.....
Any advantages of using this Google voice number?

Google voice

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Wacom Bamboo

I have very old version of Wacom tablet.
After upgrading to OS version 10.6, the driver is no longer available to update....
So I'm thinking of getting a new tablet.
I found a cool and better technology tablet! (year..after I've been using the same tablet for 8 years...)

Bamboo Pen & Touch $99












Tablet Dimensions (WxH)
9.8" x 6.9" (249mm x 175mm)
Active Area - Touch (WxH)
4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)
Active Area - Pen (WxH)
5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)

What's Inside

Included in the Bamboo Pen & Touch:

  • Bamboo Pen & Touch tablet
  • Bamboo pen
  • Quick Start guide
  • Installation CD (includes driver software, interactive tutorial, and user's manual)
  • Software DVD (containing Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Win/6.0 Mac and Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 WE3)

Bamboo Craft $129












Tablet Dimensions (WxH)
9.8" x 6.9" (249mm x 175mm)
Active Area - Touch (WxH)
4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)
Active Area - Pen (WxH)
5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)

What's Inside

Included in the Bamboo Craft package:

  • Bamboo Craft tablet
  • Bamboo Craft pen
  • Quick Start guide
  • Installation CD (includes driver software, interactive tutorial and user's manual)
  • Software DVD (containing Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Win/6.0 Mac, Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4.0, Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 WE3)
  • DVD with 26 scrapbooking lessons from Jane Conner-ziser and a library of digital craft embellishments
  • Offer for free 8" x 8" photo album from Shutterfly
  • Offer for free online store from Café Press
  • Offer for free one-year subscription to Scrapbooking & Beyond Magazine
  • Offer for free online training with DigitalScrapbookPlace.com

Bamboo Fun $199












Tablet Dimensions (WxH)
13.3" x 8.8" (338mm x 224mm)
Active Area - Touch (WxH)
7.5" x 5.1" (190mm x 130mm)
Active Area - Pen (WxH)
8.5" x 5.4" (216mm x 137mm)

What's Inside

Included in the Bamboo Fun package:

  • Bamboo Fun tablet
  • Bamboo Fun pen
  • Quick Start guide
  • Installation CD (includes driver software, interactive tutorial and user's manual)
  • Software DVD (containing Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Win/6.0 Mac, Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4.0, Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 WE3)
  • Offer for free photo album from Shutterfly
  • Offer for free online store from Café Press




Amazon.com discount: Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch Fun Small Tablet
Amazon.com discount: Wacom Bamboo Craft
Amazon.com discount: Wacom Bamboo Fun

Monday, October 05, 2009

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Snow Leopard (version 10.6) is released on August 28, 2009.
Version 10.6.1 was available to update in September 10, 2009 and already version 10.6.2 is developed. (not available to general public yet).
I installed it and I noticed that the starting up time is much faster than Tiger.
The great thing is when you order it from Amazon.com, you get $4.00 off and FREE shipping!
If you don't have it yet, its'a good deal! Get it from Amazon!