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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Help me find a part for my 2012 mini please!
I was upgrading my 2012 mac min and I damaged the ir/led power cable that attaches to the plastic hard drive caddy and I need a replacement but havent been able to find one. Does anyone know where I could get one. I have already tried ebay and no luck. Thanks in advance.
This Is The Most Beautiful And Simplest iPhone 5 Dock You Can Buy
I wish it wasn’t two days after Christmas, because the Chisel 5 is the iPhone 5 dock I want. Designed by iSkelter, it’s just a slab of beautiful bambo, carved out to perfectly ensconce the iPhone 5 and prop it up in landscape or portrait mode with the Lightning cable snaking through. $39. What’s not [...]
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Holiday iPad magic to start your week
Simon Pierro is back again with his bag of iPad tricks this holiday season. The iPad magician has compiled his 24 Xmas iPad Magic tricks into a single holiday-themed video. You can watch the compilation below or peruse through the individual clips on Pierro's YouTube channel.
[Via iMore]
Holiday iPad magic to start your week originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Source: http://www.tuaw.com/2012/12/24/holiday-ipad-magic-to-start-your-week/
Mac: BlueStacks App Player Beta
Have you ever wanted to run iOS apps on your Mac? Well, you’re still out of luck, but there’s some good news: if there’s an Android version of your favorite iOS app, you can now emulate it using Bluestacks App Player (Free), now available in beta. The app is simple: load it up and you have a straightforward interface for using any Android app right from your computer. There are still some bugs, but it’s definitely promising…
Source: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/mac/comments/bluestacks-app-player-beta/
Canon officially discontinues EOS 5D MK II
This will come as a surprise to no one
In news that is news to no one, Canon has decided to stop making an old camera - the 5D MK II - and will now concentrate on selling a new camera - the MK III - instead. Presumably, this announcement comes as it nears the end of its stock of the MK II. Obviously, retailers will still have the much-loved camera available to buy for some time to come.
So, if you want to grab a bargain, now is probably the time to do it, while there is still stock of the older model knocking about. A quick peek on Amazon tells us that a MK II could be yours for about ?1,600, while a the 5D MK III is a bit more pricey at ?2,200. While the MK III is a significant reworking, at least behind the scenes, that doesn't change the fact that the MKII?still an amazing camera, especially for video.
READ: Canon EOS 5D MK III review
The 5D MK II revolutionised filmmaking, with its fantastic range of lenses, full-frame sensor and the ability to record 1080p video. It is now common to see people recording TV shows or even feature films on these little cameras, and while other SLRs do video, it was the 5D MK II that really got things moving. Now Canon has a whole range of SLRs that do video incredibly well, but also new movie camera that build on the success of the 5D, but are targeted specifically at filmmaking.
We'll miss the 5D MK II, but at least the 5D MK III is here to take away the pain.
Tags: Cameras Canon Canon EOS 5D Mk II
Canon officially discontinues EOS 5D MK II originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:30:00 +0000
Source: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/48902/canon-eos-5d-mk-ii-now-officially-discontinued
News: The Wall Street Journal joins iOS Newsstand
The Wall Street Journal has finally joined Apple’s iOS Newsstand service. One of the last high-profile publishers to holdout from offering subscriptions via iTunes, the Journal will now sell digital subscriptions from directly within the app — and will pay the standard 30 percent of subscription revenue from in-app subscriptions to Apple. Although The Wall Street Journal has long had its own reader app for iOS, it initially chose to remove…
Source: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/the-wall-street-journal-joins-ios-newsstand/
Denon AH-600 headphones
Stunning
At ?500, the Denon AH-600 headphones are a massive financial commitment. The good news, however, is that we've had a sniff around online and you can already find them for about ?300. While that's still not cheap, that's only a tiny sliver of cash more than the Beats Pro headphones we reviewed in August.
READ: Beats Pro headphones review
But, no matter what the price, there's only one thing that matters with headphones, and that's how the little headclampers sound when they're blasting your favourite tracks into your lugholes. We affixed a pair of these high-end cans, and our findings follow.
Comfort and fit
Think of the most attractive person you can. Now imagine them gently cupping your ears while singing your favourite song. Discard that fantasy, and replace it with a set of the Denon AH-600s, because they're probably more comfortable than even that delightful scene.
They are kind of heavy though, if we're honest,?and there's also the issue of the size. We have what some have described as a "big head", but even if we dispute that, it's still at least medium-sized. Even so, the Denons feel a little loose on us, and there's the vague sensation that they might fall off, if the head-banging gets slightly vicious.
Design
The build quality of these cans is excellent. From the lovely stitching, through the the feeling that they will pretty much last forever.
On our list of things expensive headphones MUST have, are replaceable cables. This, we're pleased to say, is the case here. Not fitting interchangeable leads is a bad move, because it means your headphones are likely to have their lives cut short by nothing more than a broken cable. We've lost too many pairs this way, so for us, it's a must now.
The shell of the headphones is a hard plastic, there's not really any metal used here, but they feel incredibly solid, and we're sure they will last a very long time indeed.
Features
Your new headphones come in a nice, sturdy cardboard box. Inside, there's a light silk covering into which the headphones have been nestled. It does feel like a premium package, which is good for this sort of money.
You get two leads in the box too. This is excellent, because we find that headphones usually come with either one or two cables, but they're often the same length. Here, you get a short iPhone compatible affair, which has a microphone and volume control on it, and a longer cable that's heavier and longer-lasting. This is clearly designed for using with your TV, or a stereo system.
Sound quality
The AH-D600s have a very specific sound profile - namely, they are designed to make your head explode with bass. Audiophiles, what we're saying here, is you should look away - these are not the headphones for you.
In some cases, headphones that push bass do so at the cost of other parts of the frequency spectrum. The good news is, that although these AH-600s have more bass than we've heard in headphones for some time, they also manage to keep control over everything else. For us, this is the perfect situation.
We love a nice bit of rich bass, but we're suckers for the beautiful clarity of a crisp vocal, cutting through the beats of our trance music or, say, listening to Rihanna do her thing in Love The Way You Lie. The most striking thing we noticed was just how well balanced everything sounds. Yes, the Denons seem to have a real affinity with the low end, but there's no shortage of mids or highs either.
Best of all, there's none of that nasty overly-bright high end we hear too often with headphones that cost a couple of hundred quid. We find that sort of sound too harsh, and it makes long sessions impractical, but here, we could wear the Denons all day and not be bored with them.
The thing we didn't really expect was the other use for these headphones. Namely, for home cinema enjoyment, late at night, when everyone else in the house is trying to sleep.
Usually, headphones make for a poor home cinema system replacement. They give you crystal clear vocals that are usually far easier to understand than from even an expensive speaker system, but the lack of bass is a major downside. With the AH-600s, what you get is such epic, explosive bass that you can actually feel the low frequencies rumble through your skull, and then on to the rest of your body.
So, if you're looking for headphones to watch TV with, these are probably a really good choice.
Verdict:
They're bonkers headphones, they really are. We'd never claim they'd suit an audiophile, because they quite simply push the bass too hard to be considered for people who want a pure experience.
But what they are is amazingly comfortable and beautifully clear. They sound utterly amazing, and for music - if you like electronic, or anything vaguely urban - they are the mutt's nuts. But, perhaps their best use is for TV and movies. Here, they explode with life and give you an experience much more like you'd get in a cinema.
So don't think of these as expensive headphones, think of them as a really cheap set of home cinema speakers you can take around with you.
And on the Pocket-lint scale of things we REALLY don't want to give back, these are near the top. Sadly, Denon has already told us our time with them is coming to an end, so perhaps we need to hatch some cunning money-making scheme?
Tags: Headphones Audio Denon Denon AH-600
Denon AH-600 headphones originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000
Source: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6120/denon-ah-600-headphones-review
Price Drop: Lola's Magic Cube (Games)
Lola's Magic Cube 1.1
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Games
Price: $.99 -> Free, Version: 1.1 (iTunes)
Description:*** To celebrate the launch of "I Spy with Lola", 3 full Lola-panda games can be downloaded for free: Lola's Beach Puzzle, Lola's Magic Cube and Lola's Fruit Shop Sudoku.***Have your children met Lola Panda yet? Enchant your children on your iPhone with Lola Panda’s magic cube. It’s fun. It’s easy to play. It develops new skills for children from age 3 to 8. Now Lola Panda is back with an all new and fun children’s education puzzle game. Lola’s monkey friend has accidently used Lola’s magic wand and mixed up the magic cube. Now Lola needs your help to solve the puzzles and put the cube back in the correct order. Use the magic wand to solve each magic cube puzzle and progress on to ever more challenging puzzles.Designed with younger children in mind, children as young as 3 can enjoy solving the easier puzzles. Older children – up to 8 years old – will find there is enough challenge in the higher levels to entertain them as well. This game is designed to develop children’s visual, mental and concentration skills while having fun. BeiZ doesn’t just develop digital babysitters. While all our games are loved by our own children, we put time and effort into making sure all our products have educational value. Your children will have fun playing this game but you can also help them and play together.Key features:- 3 different levels of magic cube puzzles to solve in a magic fairytale forest- Intuitive game design. Children as young as 3 can play the game. - High-quality graphics and fun animationsLanguages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, DutchThe game uses the default language on your (iPhone/iPod Touch) device. However, you can play the game with any of the available 6 languages by changing the device language setting (Settings - General - International - "language").*******************Check out also our other popular Kids iOS games:- I Spy with Lola (iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch)- Lola’s Alphabet Train (iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch)- Lola’s Math Train (iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch)FOLLOW US on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Lola_PandaLIKE US on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lola-Panda
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Lola's Magic Cube
Source: http://appshopper.com/games/lolas-magic-cube
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Amazon cloud server outage knocks out Netflix for Christmas
An issue with Amazon's web servers took down Netflix for some subscribers as they settled into watch festive movies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Amazon Web Services, which hosts a massive array of the world's most popular online services, said it is experiencing an issue with the Elastic Load Balancing Service on the east coast of the United States.
The fault restricted access to Netflix "on some, but not all devices" at perhaps the most important time of the year, as families gather to catch-up on old classics.
Some users testing out the the streaming platform with new gadgets and activating new subscriptions received as Christmas gifts will also have been disappointed.
Prime stays online
Netflix tweeted on Christmas Eve to say: "We're sorry for the Christmas Eve outage. Terrible timing! Engineers are working on it now."
However, the company is likely to be furious with Amazon.
In a further twist, the rival Amazon Prime Instant Video service has reportedly remained online throughout the village, although there's little hint of an attempted Christmas coup de grâce.
Second major outage
As well as Netflix, the Heroku cloud application platform also fell victim to the issue, which Amazon was still working on correcting on Christmas morning.
Netflix says the majority of its customers were back online by Pacific Time in the US on Christmas Eve, which is eight hours behind UK time.
Amazon's servers last experienced a major outage back in June, when it knocked out Netflix, Pinterest and Instagram, among other popular services.
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