reported from the NY Times by Jared Newman
LOS ANGELES — Now that almost two-thirds of American homes have ditched their old tube televisions for flat-screens and high-definition sets, TV makers are trying to lure consumers back into the stores for the next big thing — 3-D TV.
Archive for August, 2010
This is a 4 month old CNET review, that still holds true. If you’re considering buying an Ipad, make an informed decision with this info.
The good: In an act of aggressive tech convergence, Apple has consolidated your Netbook, e-reader, gaming device, photo frame, and iPod into an elegant, affordable supergadget. Features such as Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, movie rentals, 10 hours of battery life, optional 3G wireless, and the most-celebrated App Store on the planet have us pretty worked up.
The bad: The iPad’s large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades and a master of few, the iPad can’t entirely mimic many of the specialized products it seeks to replace. The iPad’s limited multitasking capabilities and lack of integrated video camera, Flash support, and HD video output already have us pining for next year’s model.
The bottom line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won’t (yet) replace your laptop.
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Leading South Florida IT firm certified on Apple technologies to deliver on-site services for home users and small businesses
North Miami Beach, FL (August 11, 2010) – IT Doctors(www.itdoctors.com), an experienced IT consulting firm that manages technology and repairs for businesses and consumers, has become a prestigious Apple Authorized Service Center. IT Doctors’ clients in South Florida and elsewhere benefit from professional advice, service and repairs on Apple technologies, devices or multi-platform solutions.
“IT Doctors is proud to be named an Apple Authorized Service Center,” said founding partner, Eric Beck. “Although we’ve assisted clients with Apple technology and repairs for many years, our designation as an Authorized Service Center is meaningful to us and our clients. In addition to our Apple Consultants Network designation, it means that whether you’re a new iPad user or running an advanced enterprise solution, IT Doctors gives clients peace of mind that we are a preferred source for consulting, professional services and repairs for anything Apple.”
Microsoft released a fix on Monday for a critical Windows vulnerability that was being exploited by a fast-spreading virus and other malware.
The software patch fixes the way Windows Shell handles shortcut files, which are links to a file represented by an icon and implemented with the .lnk extension. Attackers exploiting the hole could take complete control of the computer, the security advisory said.
An attacker could disseminate a USB or other removable drive with a malicious shortcut file on it and when the target victim opens the drive in Windows Explorer or any other application that parses the icon of the shortcut, the malicious code would execute on the victim’s computer. An attacker could also embed malware in a malicious Web site, a remote network share, or in a Microsoft Word document, Microsoft said.
