The new 2011 MacBooks may state a limit of 8GB when it comes to installing memory, but that hasn’t stopped OWC from blowing away those perceptions with the introduction of 8GB SODIMMS. Installable alongside a 4GB module for a total of 12GB, or purchased in pairs for a total of 16GB of memory, OWC claims that owners can double the amount of installed memory, but the modules are probably out of your budget. OWC’s 12GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kit will set you back $879.99, and OWC’s 16GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kit costs an amazing $1599.99.
Kickstarter Project - Meglio: Rotatable Handle & Stand for the iPad
It’s just another iPad stand right? Maybe you’d be intrigued if I told you this particular handy iPad accessory was made out of Carbon Steel. The Meglio consists of an iPad grip that rotates on a handle that can be gripped with your hand, or stood on a table face down or face up for typing. An intriguing concept, the Meglio is built around the idea the iPad is just too heavy and flat to comfortably accommodate your computing needs. In fact, the handle can be used to free-ball your iPad from the shower railing. Carbon steel probably doesn’t rust, but I wonder if he realizes that he’s one mis-flush away from triggering the water sensor in his iPad?
If you pledge $40 or more, you’ll get a Meglio of your very own to accompany your iPad (and iPad 2), and you can catch the project pitch after the break.
MacStories Product Review: Seagate GoFlex & GoFlex Desk For Mac
Storage is both incredibly cheap and amazingly portable these days, allowing us to carry gigabytes upon gigabytes of iTunes media, Time Machine backups, and HDD clones in our messenger bags. Too, hard drives are getting much more sophisticated, adaptable to both local Mac and network sharing. I’ve had the chance to play with a pair of GoFlex external hard drives for the Mac that offer some notable flexibility.
Browse Dribbble in Style with Courtside for iPad
Dribbble is a playground for seemingly endless pixel shenanigans, including first looks at new iPhone apps, sneak peeks at soon to launch web services, and beautiful icons that evolve into final products. A website that exemplifies an artist’s best work needs an app that’s as gorgeous and classy as the gems you might come across, in which case you’ll want Courtside for the iPad.
Supposed Prototype 64GB iPhone Demoed On Video
The “XXGB” iPhone (which I joked was the 20 GB iPhone) that’s been rumored to be floating around in prototype fashion now has a hands on where a quick glimpse into the iPhone’s settings reveals its true capacity. M.I.C. Gadget compared the prototype to the original iPhone 4 model Gizmodo obtained, and came to the conclusion that these models had somehow found their way out of Foxconn’s factory in Shenzhen. Catch the demo after the break.
Twitter Makes Quick Bar Less Intrusive With Update For iOS 4.3
Along with bug fixes related to app startup and location services, Twitter has met users half-way by stopping the Quick Bar from intrusively popping over the timeline as you scroll in version 3.3.1. Intended to update users on what’s happening the Twitter sphere, users were outraged at the inability to disable the distracting pop-over. Twitter has permanently affixed the Quick Bar at the top of the timeline, which you can scrub your thumb over to scroll through recent trending topics. Twitter isn’t backing down on a feature they claim user’s want – I say let individuals decide how they want to browse Twitter.
You can get the latest update for Twitter in the App Store.
Roxio Toast 11, Record & Convert Anything
Given all of the digital media you work with, shouldn’t there be a suite of tools that enable you to covert those old DVDs to your iPad, to record anything currently playing on your Mac, or to grab the latest shows from your TiVo? I don’t know… maybe something like Roxio’s Toast 11 Titanium and Titanium Pro? Fans of Roxio rely on Toast as their primary video conversion tool, or may have found it to be their lifesaving application that was able to rip proprietary disks from old camcorders into something iMovie can work with. In Toast 11, a brand new user interface is accompanied by a slew of new features making it the most friendly iteration yet for users of all kinds looking to convert family video and share projects with friends online.
iTunes Updated to 10.2.1
Apple is on update roll this afternoon, first delivering Java updates and now offering a new version of iTunes which improves compatibility with iOS devices running iOS 4.3. iTunes 10.2.1 will be able to take advantage of improved Home Sharing, where you’ll be able to stream music across your local network from iOS 4.3 devices once Home Sharing is enabled in the iPod settings. You can download it using the link below, or simply check for software updates in your Mac menu bar.
Download: iTunes 10.2.1
Java for Mac OS X 10.5, OS X 10.6 Updated
Both Leopard and Snow Leopard are getting Java updates today: OS X 10.5 getting its 9th, while OS X 10.6 is getting a 4th update to improve reliability, security, and updates Java SE 6 on 64-bit capable Intel Macs to 1.6.0_24. You can download the latest version of Java for your Mac through the links below, or simply use the software update from the menu bar.
Download:
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 9
Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4