Samsung Galaxy Tab Is Latest "Announced" Tablet

In the latest round of tablet announcements, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab.  The Galaxy Tab is a 7" tablet / smart phone aiming to take on Apple's iPad.  Thankfully, the Tab can't make calls by holding it up to your head.  You will need to use the speaker phone or Blue Tooth.  Now if we could just get a few tablet releases instead of announcements, we might be in business.

Specs:

• Android 2.2


• 7-inch TFT LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution (WSVGA)


• 1GHz Cortex A8 processor


• 16GB or 32GB internal storage with up to 32GB of additional storage via microSD


• Front-facing 1.3 mp camera and rear 3 mp camera with flash


• 3G data / voice via Blue Tooth or speaker phone


• HD video playback


• 802.11n


• Flash 10.0 Support


• 4,000mAh battery (7hrs video playback)

Replace iTunes Default Icon In OS X

• Go into your Applications folder, select iTunes.


• Right click on the file and select Show Package Contents.


• Go under the Resources folder and make a copy of iTunes.icns on your desktop (for backup purposes).


• Replace it with the old iTunes.icns file from the previous iTunes version (9 and below).


• Launch iTunes.

Restore The Window Control Buttons In iTunes 10

For some reason (most likely a preview for Mac OS X 10.7), Apple decided to move the window control buttons on the OS X version of iTunes 10 to a vertical orientation.

To change the buttons to a horizontal position, run the below command in the Terminal.

defaults write com.apple.iTunes full-window -1

To change the orientation back, change the value -1 to 0.

Apple Discount For Comcast Employess

This was one of the most popular posts on the old DCR forums.  This has been left as an entry for archival purposes.

Tech Forums > Comcast Employees get a discount at Apple Stores..

I went shopping at the Apple store at Christiana Mall the other day to get an eyetv. After a few minutes of conversation I was told that Apple offers a discount to Comcast employees. The discount varies depending on what you are purchasing. When the imac I purchased was 'rerang' the discount was enough to get an airport extreme and still have $27 left over. Just make sure that you have your badge on you for verification of employment.

Hope this helps someone...


Bryan

October 9, 2010 | Bryan 

Great tip Bryan. Most large companies have discounts with vendors, so check with your HR dept and find out if you get any deals!

October 9, 2010 | Jerry Goshen

And if you have a K-12 student in your house, you qualify to education prices.

http://store.apple.com/us-k12

October 9, 2010 | Jerry Goshen

My Comcast badge doesn't say Comcast on it...

October 15, 2010 | Adam Winter

Apple Releases iTunes 10

Courtesy of Apple

Apple has released iTunes 10.  iTunes 10 adds TV show rentals, improved syncing, support for the new Apple TV and iTunes Ping.  iTunes Ping is Apple's new social media component that allows users to follow their favorite artists and friends.

Unfortunately, Apple still has not given users wireless syncing.  Additionally, if your iOS device is jailbroken, do not upgrade to iTunes 10 until the jailbreak community sounds the "all clear".

Apple Announces New Apple TV

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As rumored, Apple announced a new version of the Apple TV.  The new player is about a fourth of the size as the previous version.  Apple chose to replace the Intel processor in the old version with an Apple A4 chip.  Internal storage has been removed from the device in favor of streaming media from the Internet, computer, or iOS device via AirPlay.  AirPlay will allow you to stream your content directly to the Apple TV from an iOS device.

While I am happy that Apple finally updated their "hobby" media device, other devices such as the WDTV Live provide more features for the price including the ability to connect external hard drives via USB and support for a large amount of video codecs.  If this device is for you, it is available to preorder now and will ship in approximately 4 weeks.

Specs:

• 0.9" x 3.9"


• 0.6 lbs


• Apple A4 processor


• 802.11 b/g/n


• 10/100 ethernet


• Netflix & Youtube streaming


• Streaming from Mac or PC


• HDMI


• Optical audio


• Micro USB port (service & support only)


• AirPlay


• $99US

Apple Updates All Current iPod Models

Courtesy of Apple

Today, Apple updated their lineup of iPods.  The iPod Shuffle was given its buttons back, the iPod nano lost its click wheel & camera, and the iPod Touch gained cameras for video and FaceTime calls.



 



iPod Touch Specs:

• 4.4" x 2.3"


• 3.56 oz


• 3.5" display @ 960 x 640 resolution, 326ppi


• Front & rear cameras for taking video & FaceTime calls


• Three-axis gyro sensor added


• Up to 40 hours of audio & 7 hours of video playback on a single charge


• 8GB - $229US, 32GB - $299US, 64GB - $399US

 



iPod nano Specs:

• 1.48" x 1.61"


• .74 oz


• 1.54" touch screen


• Built in clip


• FM Radio


• Nike +


• Up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge


• 8GB - $149US    16GB -  $179US 

iPod Shuffle Specs:

• 1.14" x 1.24"


• .44 oz


• Control buttons are back!


• Built in clip


• VoiceOver


• Playlist support


• Up to 15 hours of playback on a single charge


• Available in 5 colors


• 2GB - $49US

The iPod Classic was not mentioned today.  Since Steve Jobs said Apple was updating all of their iPods today, this model may be on its way out.  The only thing I found disappointing today was the lack of increased storage.  It has been at least 2 years since there has been any increase in storage capacity on iPod models.