Apple's line of notebooks get a boost

Today was supposed to be the day that Apple unveiled its SDK package for the iPhone. It was rumored that this release was going to be delayed a few weeks. 

Instead, they gave us something new with their notebooks. This isn't really a surprise to most people because Apple is known to update their notebooks and desktops all the time, and outfit them with the latest technology. 

It was announced today that the Macbook was given a faster processor (up to 2.4 ghz), a bigger hard drive (up to 250 GB), and is now built in with an 802.11 N wireless card, which allows for speeds that are 5x as fast. 

The Macbook pro was also given a faster processor (up to 2.6 ghz) as well as a bigger hard drive. It was also given an 802.11 N card and even works on the faster Bluetooth 2.1. However, the biggest update here was that the Macbook Pro's trackpad was redesigned, like that of the Macbook Air. It works on with the multi-touch sensors that make the iPhone so cool. This is a big update for their notebooks, and maybe even some day this technology can be seen for their entire line of computers. 

If you want to check it out go to   www.apple.com/macbookpro/

Countdown to the iphone developement kit

This article informed me a lot about how controlling cell-phone service carriers can be without restriction. The SDK software that Steve Jobs is wanting to unleash for the iphone is pretty revolutionary in that it is going to allow any 3rd parties to make applications to run on the iphone. Reading further I read that until recently Verizon Wireless (who I have) has not allowed any applications to be run on the phones that use their network unless it is their own. They already have you cornered with the re-contracting every two years for some crappy phone, now I find out that every time I use an application like to get a ringtone I am just putting more money in their already oversized pockets. It makes me want an iphone, and also a less greedy network.


http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-9878784-37.html?tag=nefd.lede

Callisto from Plantronics

Callisto is a cordless home phone that can be hooked up to a home phone jack. It's also a headset phone. It includes a bluetooth headset that will allow you to communicate with your cell phone. So basically if your talking on your home phone and your cell phone rings, you can pick up your cell phone call on your house phone. Callisto is also a VOIP phone, all you have to do is connect it to your computer.

http://www.nbc11.com/technology/14013039/detail.html

Free digital library awaits at teachers’ domain

There are many teachers and students out there in search of great educational resources. They can find a huge supply of this on iTunes U. 

iTunes U is a section of the iTunes music store where teachers can post podcasts and video podcasts for students to download. Students can take this with them anywhere to listen to lectures in the car before a test or watch a lecture at home that they might have missed. It is a great form of technology that many Universities like Duke, Stanford and MIT are already utilizing.



http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/itunesu.html

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Fidel Costro Resigned

When I first read this article, I was surprise to know that Fidel Costro is resigning. His borther Raul Castro is the successor. Many Cubans are hopping that Raul Costro will let them open up their own business and be able to travel abroad. He has talked about these things already.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080220/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/fidel_castro

IT Education and Exposition

http://www.itexshow.com/

This is just a tid bit of information I found about an Information Technology Education and Exposition that is in 2008. It basically tells you what the expo is about. Thought it was interesting that there is a IT expo, it would be interesting to see what new items come out this year.