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Many new products and services were featured at the recent Macworld Expo and the Pelarious Experts were there to take it all in first-hand.
Topping the news list were the Apple announcements of the new iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor, built-in iSight video camera, and Apple Remote. Also unveiled was the latest addition to the Apple notebook line, MacBook Pro which also sports a built-in iSight video camera, Apple Remote and Front Row software.
iLife users will be happy with the additions to iLife ’06: Photocasting through iPhoto for sharing photos easily with friends and family; new motion themes in iMovie; widescreen production in iDVD; podcasting through GarageBand; plus the latest addition to the iLife family - iWeb. The addition of iWeb enables users to take their digital lifestyle to the next level, making podcasting and blogging easy-as-pie for .Mac subscribers. iLife '06 is $79 for a single license and $99 for a family pack.
The "i"s have it.
Another items that piqued the interest of the Pelarious Experts is the iPod Radio Remote. This handy accessory combines a wired remote control with an FM radio receiver for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod. The remote has the interface of the iPod Shuffle, enabling the listener to skip tracks and adjust the volume of their iPod even when it’s in a pocket or backpack. Tune into FM radio stations too. The station and song info will display on the iPod screen. The iPod Radio Remote is $49.
Making portable computing a little more comfortable is the iLap from Rain Design, Inc. This portable desk will keep your notebook cool, not to mention your lap. The iLap pricing starts at $49.90.
The iWoofer, also from Rain Design, Inc., looks like your computer's best friend. The charming design compliments the sleek style of the iPod. The iWoofer sells for $129.
OK, so it doesn't start with an "i". If you like magnetic poetry, you will dig Desktop Poet from Mariner Software. Desktop Poet turns your computer into a creative pallet. It is available for both Mac OS X and Windows. Try before you buy with a free seven-day trial. Full license starts at $14.95.
Adobe Acrobat 3D
Changing the PDF landscape is Adobe's latest release of Acrobat for Windows. The software enables users to more securely and reliably communicate 3D design intent from major CAD applications. Share the documents easily with others using free Adobe Reader® 7.0.7 software.
Adobe Production Studio The new Adobe® Production Studio is part of the Adobe Creative Suite family. It offers an audio and video post-production solution, combining Adobe After Effects® 7.0 Professional, Adobe Premiere® Pro 2.0, Adobe Photoshop® CS2, Adobe Audition® 2.0, Adobe Encore® DVD 2.0, and Adobe Illustrator® CS2 software along with workflow applications - Adobe Dynamic Link and Adobe Bridge.
Adobe Design Bundle / Adobe Web Bundle / Adobe Video Bundle Design Bundle = Adobe CS Premium + Macromedia Flash Professional 8
Web Bundle = Adobe CS Premium + Macromedia Studio 8
Video Bundle = Adobe Production Studio Premium + Macromedia Flash Professional 8
Dive into the mysteries of the ocean through your computer. Visit the Ocean Explorer website from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In the Gallery, videos from the scientist give you insight to their expeditions, the technology used, historical information, and a great deal more. Listen to the sounds of ocean life, captured in audio files. Watch video and animation of the deep in the extensive video library. If you are fascinated with the ocean frontier, you'll enjoy this website.
A recent segment aired on CBS News Sunday Morning about how a drive failure can halt business operations and make the average computer user panic. Most people don't realize that their hard drive is a sensitive and fragile piece of hardware. All hard drives will fail and it can be a costly operation to retrieve data from a failed or damaged hard drive.
The Pelarious Experts handle data recovery during the first line of defense. However, when a crisis occurs and the standard methods for data recovery do not work, there is another option - Drive Savers. The data recovery specialist at Drive Savers were featured in the CBS News Sunday Morning segment. Their proprietary methods and "clean room" environment enable them to perform miracles on a damaged drive. Many happy customers, including a long list of celebrities, have turned to Drive Savers in hopes of restoring their valuable data.
The lesson to be learned is not that there is a place to turn to in a last-ditch effort to recover data from a failing hard drive. The lesson is...
Don't wait for a disaster. You NEED a backup solution.
A little known fact is that Drive Savers never needs to attempt to recover data from a backed-up drive. The Drive Savers owner states in the segment that the only real solution for recovering data is to have a backup.
If you do not have a backup solution or you are unsatisfied with your current backup, please call Pelarious to discuss the best way to get started. We can identify the best hardware for your situation and prepare a rotation plan that will enable you to restore data when the time comes. It's not a matter of IF it will happen. It's a matter of WHEN. Your data is valuable. Be prepared with a good backup solution.
