Technabob » firewire http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:00:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Iomega Mac Companion Expands iMac Storage, Ports http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/03/iomega-mac-companion/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/03/iomega-mac-companion/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:18:34 +0000 Range http://technabob.com/blog/?p=62822 While I’m sure that the iMac is a great computer for many users, there’s just something that irks me about a desktop that’s made out of laptop parts. That being said, they still look pretty good, and have decent specs. You can now augment your iMac with the Iomega Mac Companion Hard Drive, which adds an external hard drive combined with extra USB and Firewire ports to help plug in your other devices.

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The hard drive comes in 2TB or 3TB capacities and has 2 extra USB 2.0 ports and 2 Firewire 800 ports. It connects to your Mac via USB or one of the two Firewire 800 ports. It comes pre-formatted to work with a Mac out of the box, and it was apparently designed to fit perfectly on top of the base of your iMac or Apple display. It’s also got some LED lights showing the approximate amount of used storage, which is a nice feature.

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The Iomega Mac Companion costs $195 for the 2TB version and $295 for the 3TB version.

[via CNet via Ubergizmo]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/03/iomega-mac-companion/feed/ 0 New iMac Models to Bring USB 3.0, Fw 1600/3200? [Rumor] http://technabob.com/blog/2010/07/26/new-imac-models/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/07/26/new-imac-models/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:53:39 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=36766 According to AppleInsider, Apple has contacted retailers about impending shortages of the Apple iMac, suggesting that a new model may be forthcoming. This isn’t exactly news, because Apple’s desktop line really is due for an internal upgrade. The real tasty treat was shared by Hardmac. Not only did they say that the iMac (and the Mac Pro) would be seeing an “end of summer” update, they also said that the updates will include zippy USB 3.0 and FireWire 1600 or 3200 interfaces.

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Although to be honest, I don’t think that the USB update is true, if only because USB 3.0 isn’t prevalent yet. Apple can just as easily add that in a year or two. An HDMI port would be more likely. And if anything, it’s the processors and GPU on the iMacs that need an update.

In the end, if you’re planning on buying an iMac in the coming weeks, keep these rumors in mind. Not necessarily what they say, but their timing. These two combined with the touchscreen iMac rumor are indicating that the iMac line will soon be refreshed, perhaps within a month or two. If you can hold off on purchasing an iMac then do so.

[via MacRumors]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/07/26/new-imac-models/feed/ 0 The Lacie Huby: What the Heck is That Thing on Your Desk? http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/02/the-lacie-huby-what-the-heck-is-that-thing-on-your-desk/ http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/02/the-lacie-huby-what-the-heck-is-that-thing-on-your-desk/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:03:56 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2006/12/02/the-lacie-huby-what-the-heck-is-that-thing-on-your-desk/ This is quite possibly the strangest looking apparatus that I’ve seen in quite some time.

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The LaCie Huby is a truly odd looking USB and Firewire hub that emphasizes the cables on your desktop, rather than hiding them away. The bulb-shaped device provides you with an additional 4 USB ports and 2 Firewire ports at the end of its LED illuminated cables. The Huby also has USB-powered light and fan attachments in its arsenal of gadgets.

For those of you who find this kind of design appealing rather than appalling, you can pick one up at the end of December for $79.99 USD.

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