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Rumors of a new tablet device from Apple dubbed the "iSlate". With HP & Dell already (back) on the tablet computing, will Apple hold up against them with their own introduction? Will they be similar products, or completely different approaches?

More here from MacRumors:
http://www.macrumors.com/2010/01/04/major-new-apple-product-on-january-27th/

P.S. A friend just sent me this link: the ModBook. This is a third party solution to the 'tablet-like device' for Macs, and while not an actual Apple product, is the solution to having tablet Macs right there.

Hi all,

Just to inform you that we've improved our forum to be more 'forum-like' than ever before, for those that are more familiar with PhpBB-type forums. We also have a new theme for the overall site, this new theme can be chosen by editing your "My Accounts" link once you've logged.

Also, check out the new Mac Minis (and a server version!), new iMacs & the Magic Mouse, and the new unibody construciton Macbooks.

All of which you can order at Optiprimus Miri or your respective Apple Resellers in your city / town.

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June '09 WWDC Updates
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Here're just some of the updates from the recent WWDC yesterday. It's been a while, and boy, we're not disappointed.

Apple Revamps Entire MacBook Pro Line

Apple's laptops see a significant speed boost, up to 3.06GHz with an Intel Core 2 Duo. They include up to 8GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive or 250GB solid-state drive, and Nvidia 9400M integrated graphics. Higher end laptops add a dedicated Nvidia 9600M GT chipset for faster visual processing.

Safari 4 is out of Beta

Safari browser is now ready for prime time! Go download now. Improvements include speedier performance and a host of stability enhancements. Go download now.

iPhone 3G S Out June 19 in $199 and $299 ModelsRead more

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Celcom Broadband ?
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If you're a Mac user and just bought a Celcom 3G Broadband usb modem, and can't figure out how to connect it to your Mac, fear not, you're not the only one; it's the manufacturer's fault: these hardware are half baked out of the box.

What you really need to do is download its drivers & software (despite the claim on the box saying that it works with Macs .

Our member Popui gives 2 true accounts of his experience with different Celcom broadband wardware, and 2 different solutions to his problems. You might find this useful.

http://macmiri.com/forum/att-sierra-wireless-aircard-881u

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Write to NTFS!
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The OS X can support a variety of file systems, but when it comes to NTFS, seasoned users will know that they will be able to read NTFS disks, but they cannot write.

Well, here's a solution, and it's a free one; head over for a read and get rid of those cynical comments from your Windows user friends forever!

Now Macs can read and *WRITE* to NTFS & Fat32 in addition to HFS+ and other file systems; while Windows still can't read HFS+.Read more

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Mac Zombies
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First Mac-based botnet becomes active, in the form of iServices, a Trojan infection accompanying some pirated versions of iWork '09 and Photoshop CS4. Infected Macs turn into zombies and start Although downloaded at least 20,000 times by the end of January, the Trojan's payload has remained dormant for some time. It causes excessive CPU usage on a Mac, and instigates denial-of-service attacks on websites. The trojan only activates if you willingly execute and provide Administration password during its installation.

But if you suspect you have it - don't worry, getting rid of it is easy, if you suspect you're a zombie learn how here.

As with all Trojan Horse prevention advice, be wary of what you download and install - and be suspicious of any installation that requires root access.

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Open Sourced Virtualization
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