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Apple Updates Mac OS to Microsoft two months before

2009-08-31T15:44:00.000-07:00

The new Apple operating system for your Mac arrives computadorea the U.S. market today as "the world's most advanced," according to its manufacturer, and nearly two months before Windows 7 that prepares the rival Microsoft.

"Snow Leopard operating system supports most successful in our history and we are pleased to offer to users ahead of schedule," said Bertrand Serlet this week, Apple's senior vice president for software engineering.

The maker of Macs and popular mobile phone says iPhone to create the Snow Leopard (MAC OS X 10.6), which was originally going to put on the market in September, its engineers have refined the 90 percent of the more than thousand projects that make up your operating system.

Among the promised improvements include an email system that loads the messages up to twice as fast, a file finder more sensitive and initial backups up to 80 percent faster.

It also incorporates a version for computers with 64-bit processors of Safari 4 (the Apple web browser) that is up to 50 percent faster and resistant to falls caused by plug-ins (small applications to extend the functionality of a program), and integrates support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Snow Leopard takes up half the previous version, up to 7 GB of free disk space once installed and some of its applications are designed to operate on computers with 64-bit processors, which increases the performance of the computer, but also are compatible with 32 bits.

The new operating system Macintosh maker comes nearly two months in advance that he is destined to be his rival, Microsoft Windows 7, scheduled for Oct. 22.

Apple has always maintained its operating system as "the easiest to use the world", argues that this version, which requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, is also the most advanced.

Two years ago the market took the Leopard version (MAC OS X 10.5) in competition with Windows Vista, and comparisons clearly favored the former, while the second version became the most criticized of the Microsoft operating system.

It remains to be seen how the market reacts to this update from Apple for Macintosh, which prepares against Microsoft for the PC, which promises to be a big jump on Vista.

In contrast, Snow Loepard, including new programs for film editing, photo management and processing of words, is rather an update with fundamental changes in the speed with which we work and relatively cheaply.

"Apple now earns nearly two months on the market, while Windows 7 is still out. Until the, Microsoft will suffer in terms of market share, "claimed this week the president of the Enderle Group technology consultant Rob Enderle, who believes that the signature of Bill Gates will be in the coming weeks in a position" more vulnerable ".

While Apple's Snow Leopard hits the market as an upgrade improved Leopard, an OS that liked among Macintosh users, industry analysts agree that Windows 7 is much more pressure to achieve a resounding success, after the Having generated criticism.

That version of Windows was even rejected by some users, who preferred to keep the previous Windows XP, so now Microsoft will also have to satisfy them.

The price will also be a factor taken into account, as Apple has significantly lowered theirs, because usually charge $ 129 for upgrades while now cost $ 29 to $ 49 a license and the "family pack" of five teams.

Windows prices are often higher, although some offer free updates for computers that are purchased with Vista.

Experts agree that advance the launch and lower prices may be an indication that Apple is prepared to promote a competitive battle with Microsoft that may be beneficial to users in a sector where or "is Mac" or " it is PC.
(source: El Comercio)

Learn how to choose a computer according to your needs and budget

2009-05-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

When a person wants to buy a laptop will always be difficult because the market today offers so many options that more than one may be confused by the variety of models on offer. Prices vary depending on team size, type and processor speed, amount of RAM, video card, hard disk capacity and options for playback and recording in various formats (CD / DVD). The theme of the battery depends on the use you give to the computer. Lost almost all power from the first year unless you buy a spare nine cells and choose a computer with a processor that consumes little power. But that will cost more.

Connectivity (Wireless, 56Kbps modem, Gigabit NIC) is already integrated into the computer (unless it is an older model). The same applies to the entries for USB 2.0 or FireWire ports, although the former is more popular and is present in almost all models.

If the team does not bring you want tickets for the reading of memory cards, Bluetooth, webcam or microphone, do not worry. There are already devices on the market, via the USB port, help your team get these functions. Acquire not cost much. Finally, choose a model that will ensure adequate technical support. Gifts like a backpack, a printer or mouse can be interesting, but remember it is better than buying a laptop according to their activities.
(source: elcomercio.com.pe/werner.com.ar)

Use of decoders for digital TV in Peru will cost $ 28

2009-04-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

Decoders to be acquired for televisions to access the digital signal under the standard Japanese-Brazilian will have an initial cost of $ 28, which will diminish as they masifique consumption, reported today the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).

He explained that this decoder to buy any TV, either black and white or color, you can enjoy the digital signal from their homes in the next six months.

"Now are not these decoders in the market, but will be available as soon begin the implementation hopefully in the next six months," he said.

THE CHEAPEST
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Jorge Cuba, pointed out that this lower cost has prevailed for the election of the standard Japanese-Brazilian, and other proposals that involve increased costs to $ 50.

For example, the European standard meant buying a high definition decoder $ 55, standard 89.9 U.S. dollars and the Chinese standard $ 150.

"This economic report has been worked with the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi), a caution that the interests of consumers," he said.

An estimated six million television sets nationwide who have to adapt these decoders, and when 100% ready blackouts will occur analog.

MULTISECTORAL COMMISSION
Cuba also announced that today was the Multisectoral Commission which will make the necessary recommendations to the MTC to develop the Master Plan and implement the digital television system.

He explained that the Master Plan will define the way how to assign channels to new digital television.

"Currently the channels are allocated frequencies from 2 to 14, but from Channel 15 will have to assign a signal to go in parallel digital signal and analog," he said.

In this regard, said that people should not worry because they do not cease to be analog signal while I implement in full the digital signal and produce the cessation of the issuance
analog.

It is estimated that businesses located in Lima TV stations should invest on average between 100 and 140 thousand dollars to adapt their equipment to the digital signal, while the provinces of companies face a lower cost.
(source: elcomercio.com.pe)

Laptops are replacing desktop computers

2009-03-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

The era of desktop computers seems to have ended, as its portable cousin, the laptop, is gaining ground thanks to consumers who cry out daring designs in light machines for use at home, in cafes or in the train to work.
The weekend before Christmas, there was no single model of desktop computer products in the top 10 best-selling computer portal Amazon.com, while the list was composed of seven portable models.
That was a further sign that the old dominance of the personal computer desktop is deteriorating, as they move to wireless connections and lower prices make the laptop into the preferred choice for millions of users around the world .
"Both in price and performance, laptops are now so competitive that it is surprising that they have not been able to reach desktop computers, even before," said iSuppli analyst, Peter Lin.
"The possibility of using wireless Internet in public places, the need to take the office with them when you travel, and increasingly large range of laptops as a whole has resulted in fewer sales of desktop computers," added Lin.
The portable models accounted for another milestone in the third quarter of 2008, outpacing sales of desktop computers for the first time, according to research group iSuppli.
With an initial price level of $ 300 for some models, the laptop should consolidate its position in 2009. It is expected to cover nearly 55 percent of all shipments of computers, according to industry tracking data
IDC.
Many of the companies that are eagerly awaiting the era of the laptop are in Taiwan, the manufacturer of approximately 80 percent of notebook personal computers in the world.
The country's two biggest producers are in contract in the world, Quanta and Compal Electronics, and more aggressive of the two brands of laptops, Acer and Asustek.
While these firms have increased its market share, the two largest manufacturers of personal computers worldwide, Hewlett-Packard and Dell, have dwindling numbers of intervention in the sector.
The other companies that produce parts such as motherboards for the bulky desktop computers are already pointing their production of parts for electronic devices like the iPhone.
According to analysts, although the laptop used to cost more than double that of a desktop equivalent processing power, advances in technology and mass production have both lowered the cost now for most consumers looking for a "PC" for everyday use there is little price difference.
"I suppose that is a matter of evolution," said Gartner analyst, Tracy Tsai.
"Things have reached a point where the price difference is not as pronounced as before for many consumers, and is more likely that the average person choose the option that offers portability over those who do not," he added.
SPECIALIZATION
To maintain its current growth, Acer, Asustek and other firms competing for hegemony are increasingly considering the segmentation, targeting the wide range of computer buyers.
The runaway success of the mini laptops inexpensive, initially ridiculed by many industry observers, but now one of the fastest growing, it could presage a boom in products that offer a wide range of prices and features.
"There is incredible variety in the area of portable computers," said IDC analyst Richard Shim.
"You can get 'laptop' of all sizes from 5 inches (12.5 centimeters) to 20 inches (50 centimeters)," he added.
Alex Gruz, manager of consumer products from Dell, he agreed that the days when his company could offer "laptops in the same range of gray" are coming to an end.
The segmentation is both in form and content. With regard to form, Asustek offers a laptop case with bamboo for those with a greater concern for the environment.
Meanwhile, HP has partnered with designer Tam Vivenne to launch the "world's first digital portfolio," a laptop designed to resemble the handbag of a woman.
The more technical side, companies are offering a greater range of "laptops" in various sizes, processor speeds, wireless range and prices. The duration of the batteries is also coming into play, and HP recently announced that one of its laptops recently broke the barrier of 24 hours.
Companies, trying to convert old desktop computer users and create new markets, are promoting their new achievements, such as less time for the resumption of its new models and displays that are driven by touch.
(source: mx.news.yahoo.com)

Apple will introduce new software for iPhone

2009-03-13T20:21:00.000-07:00

The technology group Apple has announced that next March 17 will present publicly the new iPhone software, which has sparked speculation about the possibility of launching new products.

In an invitation sent to the press, the group said, without many details, that the event to be held at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., will give a "glimpse" of the iPhone 3.0 software.

The iPhone has become, next to the iPod, the Apple product, and one of its major growth factors.

Only in 2008, sold nearly 14 million units above its target, which was 10 million.

INDEPENDENT APPLICATIONS

Part of this success is due to applications that independent programmers have created for the iPhone, which sold in the iTunes App Store.

In fact, the presentation on Tuesday, Apple used to make known to developers of new software developments.

However, the invitation sent by the company in California has set off speculation on internet forums to present new products.

POSSIBLE CHANGES IN DESIGN

Thus, the World revistaPC echoes the possibility that Apple provide an update of the external appearance of the iPhone, rather than a renewal of its operating system.

In other media suggests that the company could submit a NETBOOK, a small laptop, low cost, something that experts have been calling for months.

Apple has long been facing criticism that their computers are very expensive, especially now that many competitors have been launched in the manufacture of netbooks, a very austere computers with internet connection and few benefits.
(source: hoytecnologia.com)

Firefox and Safari is gaining ground in Internet Explorer

2009-02-07T21:43:00.000-08:00

Internet Explorer (IE), the all-Microsoft browser, it remains the most widely used by cybernauts worldwide, but its leadership has been eroded by two powerful rivals: Firefox, the Mozilla Foundation, and Safari, the Apple Company .

The firm Net Applications, which specializes in Internet márkenting and statistics, reported last January that the use of IE dropped to 67.55%, while that of Firefox and Safari rose to 21, 53% and 8.29% respectively.

The figures also reveal the decline in market share explorer for the seventh consecutive month, while that from July 2008 to date, lost more than 5 percentage points.

And while Firefox has become the second leading web browser and Safari is nearly 10% share, Google has reason to smile because your browser Chrome also increased its market share (to 1.12%), and Opera outperforms an old browser that has only reached 0.7% share in the fourth place ranking.
(source: elcomercio.com.pe)

Desktop computers become obsolete before laptop

2009-01-19T18:16:00.000-08:00

TAIPEI (Reuters) - The era of desktop computers, seems to have ended, as its portable cousin, the laptop is gaining ground thanks to consumers who cry out daring designs in light machines for use at home, in cafes or on the train to work.

The weekend before Christmas, there was no single model of desktop computer in the top 10 best-selling computer products portal Amazon.com, while the list was composed of seven laptop models.

That was a new sign that the former dominance of desktop personal computers is deteriorating, as they move to wireless connections and lower prices make the laptop into the preferred choice for millions of users worldwide .

"Both in price and performance, laptops are now so competitive that it is surprising that they have not been able to reach desktop computers even before," said iSuppli analyst, Peter Lin.

"The ability to use wireless Internet in public places, the need to take the office with them when you travel, and increasingly large range of laptops as a whole has resulted in fewer sales of desktop computers," he added Lin.

The models accounted for portable another milestone in the third quarter of 2008, outpacing sales of desktop computers for the first time, according to research group iSuppli.

With an initial price level of $ 300 for some models, the laptop should consolidate their position in 2009. It is expected to cover nearly 55 percent of all shipments of computers, according to industry tracking data

IDC.

Many of the companies that are eagerly awaiting the era of the laptop are in Taiwan, the manufacturer of about 80 percent of notebook personal computers in the world.

There are two major producers in the world under contract, Quanta and Compal Electronics, and two of the most aggressive brand laptops, Acer and Asustek.

While these firms have increased its market share, the two largest makers of personal computers worldwide, Hewlett-Packard and Dell, are dwindling numbers of intervention in the sector.

The other companies that produce parts such as motherboards for bulky desktop computers are already pointing their production of parts for electronic devices like the iPhone.

According to analysts, though the laptop used to cost more than twice that of a desktop with equivalent processing capacity, advances in technology and mass production have reduced both the costs now for most consumers in search of a "PC" for daily use there is little price difference.

"I suppose it is a matter of evolution," said Gartner analyst, Tracy Tsai.

"Things have reached a point where the price difference is not as sharp as ever for many consumers, and is more likely that the average person choose the option that offers portability over those who do not," he added.

SPECIALIZATION

To maintain its current growth, Acer, Asustek and other firms competing for hegemony are considering increasing segmentation, targeting the wide range of computer buyers.

The runaway success of the mini laptops inexpensive, initially ridiculed by many industry observers but now one of the fastest growing, could presage a boom in products that offer a wide range of prices and functions.

"There's an incredible variety in the area of laptops," said IDC analyst Richard Shim.

"You can get 'laptop' of all sizes from 5 inches (12.5 centimeters) to 20 inches (50 centimeters)," he added.

Alex Gruzen, manager of consumer products from Dell, he agreed that the days when his company could offer "laptops in the same range of gray" are coming to an end.

The segmentation is both in form and content. With regard to form, Asustek offers a laptop with bamboo housing for those with a greater concern for the environment.

Meanwhile, HP has partnered with designer Tam Vivenne to launch the "world's first digital portfolio," a laptop designed to resemble the handbag of a woman.

More technical side, companies are offering a greater range of "laptop" in various sizes, processor speeds, wireless range and prices. The duration of the batteries is also coming into play, and HP recently announced that one of its laptops recently broke the barrier of 24 hours.

Companies seeking to convert to former users of desktop computers and generate new markets, are promoting their new achievements, and less time for the resumption of its new models and displays that are driven by touch.

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Apple has brought a new laptop and thin business online

2009-01-17T10:20:00.000-08:00

As experts predicted, the latest edition of the annual Apple was unable to overcome last year when the president of the technology group, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone.

At the Mac World 2008, the ads were the most important presentation of the thinnest laptop in the world and their introduction into the business of renting movies online.

Jobs himself exhibited Mac Air-book, presented as the thinnest laptop in the world.

The recycled aluminum laptop has a weight of 1.36 pounds, measured between 0.4 and 1.94 cm, has a battery life of five hours and an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 or 1.8 gigahertz . In addition, the display is 13.3 inches and has a full keyboard.

According to the chairman of Apple, this new notebook meets the various requirements of environmental organization Greenpeace, which had ordered the company and others to avoid the use of polluting substances in their products.

The Macbook Air, which cost about $ 1800, closes a gap between laptops for the company started and luxury, which is why analysts expressed concerns that consumers to steal their products more expensive.

"Actually it is not clear how many buyers are more mainstream, and there could be some cannibalization," said Shaw Wu, an analyst at American Technology Research.

Macbook laptops are among the strongest products of the company, with sales growth of 37% annually in the fourth fiscal quarter, which ended in September last year.

Also rents
However, the maker of Macintosh computers has failed in its quest for a large TV audience for Apple TV, designed for viewing videos that are downloaded from the Internet and television, which launched a year ago next to the iPhone.

Apple TV was initially designed as an accessory of iTunes, said Jobs. "It's not what people wanted. We learned that what people want are (...) movies, films and movies," he added.

So also was in place an iTunes movie rental service on the Internet, hoping to enter, with its iPod players and its iPhone phone, in a market dominated by groups such as Blockbuster and Netflix.

"We launched iTunes Movie Rentals," said Jobs, who said counting on this project with the support of major film studios.

Apple will offer movies for rent from the catalogs of Sony, Universal, Paramount, Walt Disney, Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox films old will cost at least $ 2.99 and $ 3.99 for the new, said Jobs. The service promises to offer a thousand films by the end of February.

MORE INFORMATION
4En the Mac edition of the World this year in San Francisco also announced that in less than a year on the market, Apple has managed to sell 4 million iPhone. "This amounts to 20,000 a day iPhone," said Steve Jobs.
4The president of the technology company was very pleased with its recent partnership with Internet giant Google, which developed an application that puts some location on a map to the owner of a mobile phone, thanks to the antennas used.