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Jun 17 2008

Air powered by the sun. QuickerTek’s Apple Juicz add solar panels to the MacBook Air.

Apple Juicz 20080616 210642 Air powered by the sun. QuickerTeks Apple Juicz add solar panels to the MacBook Air.QuickerTek announces the Apple Juicz: solar panels to power the Apple MacBook Air. The are three models that are priced between USD$500 and USD$1,000 and fold down to 10.5″ and come with an Element carry bag.

There are three different solar panels:

  • 19 watt model: recharges the Air in 14 hours, unfolds to 30.5 x 30 inches (USD$500)

  • 29 watt model: recharges the Air in 8 hours, unfolds to 41.5 x 30.5 inches (USD$600)
  • 58 watt model: recharges the Air in 5 hours, unfolds to 60 x 42 inches (USD$1,000)

All models require an upgraded MagSafe power adapter. QuickerTek can either modify the customer’s adapter for USD$25, or they also have a modified MagSafe power adapter available for USD$100.

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Oct 11 2006

ViewSonic launches displays with iPod support

242099342 1165e5096e m ViewSonic launches displays with iPod supportViewSonic launched its previously demoed ViewDock VX1945wm and VX2245wm LCDs today — the world’s first “Made for iPod” desktop displays.

The 19-inch VX1945wm and 22-inch VX2245wm blend ViewSonic’s LCD technology with new consumer entertainment and connectivity options to offer more ways to experience digital video, music and photos. The ViewDock Series incorporates an iPod docking station, four USB 2.0 ports, an 8-in-1 card reader, a microphone, stereo speakers and a subwoofer in an ultra-stylish silver and high gloss black widescreen display.
The estimated street prices are USD$329 for the VX1945wm and USD$449 for the VX2245wm. The ViewDock Series also features excellent front-of-screen performance, including ClearMotiv technology, ultra-fast 5ms response times and 700:1 (typ) contrast ratio to get the most out of fast action games, downloaded video content and full-length movies. Both displays have a wide, 16:10 aspect ratio with the VX2245wm featuring a 1680×1050 resolution and a 1440×900 resolution is available on the VX1945wm. In addition, 2×2.5-watt stereo speakers and a 1×3-watt subwoofer provide rich quality sound, while OptiSync technology supports rich visuals through multiple inputs, including direct DVI signals for optimum source-to-display synchronization and compatibility with a variety of video sources.
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Apr 24 2006

New 17-inch MacBookPro announced

134148764 af5ed37dca m New 17 inch MacBookPro announcedApple today unveiled its new 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook computer featuring the Intel Core Duo processor and an all new system architecture that delivers up to five times the performance of the PowerBook G4. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a stunning aluminum enclosure just one inch thin, weighs only 6.8 pounds, includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, and the breakthrough Front Row media experience with Apple Remote. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro also features a MagSafe Power Adapter, invented by Apple especially for mobile users.

The new 17-inch MacBook Pro will begin shipping next week through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 2.16 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of USD$2,799, includes:

  • 17-inch widescreen 1680 x 1050 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;

  • 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor;
  • 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
  • 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
  • a slot-load 8x SuperDrive(TM) with double-layer support (DVD+R DL / DVD+/-RW / CD-RW) optical drive;
  • PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
  • DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
  • built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
  • built-in iSight video camera;
  • Gigabit Ethernet port;
  • built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
  • ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
  • three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
  • one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
  • Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor;
  • the infrared Apple Remote;
  • 68 watt hour lithium polymer battery; and
  • 85 watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.

Additional build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include 100GB (7200 rpm) hard drive, up to 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple USB Modem, and the AppleCare Protection Plan.

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