Archive for June, 2008

Netgear’s Open Source Wireless-G Router Openly Plays Nice with Tomato / DD-WRT

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech | June 30th, 2008



Netgear is getting savvy with its marketing by actually aiming its WGR614L at tweakers who just melt upon hearing either term. The so-called open source Wireless-G router features a 240MHz MIPS32 CPU, 4MB of flash memory, 16MB of RAM, an external 2 dBi antenna and a second internal diversity antenna to enhance range.

The WGR614L wireless-G Router is available as we speak for a very manageable $69.

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Leopard update, 10.5.4, Just Landed

Published by Chris | Filed under Apple | June 30th, 2008



The latest Leopard update, 10.5.4, just landed. Nothing grand, but all the details are after the break; Mac users, you know how to snag it.

General

* Includes recent Apple security updates.
* Resolves an issue with saving and reopening Adobe Creative Suite 3 �?les on a remote server.
* Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
* Addresses an issue that may result in a partially installed X11 application.
* Improves L2TP VPN client reliability.

AirPort

* Addresses AirPort reliability issues with 5GHz networks.
* Addresses AirPort issues that may result in slower performance in Logic Studio or MainStage.
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Niro Breakout a New Spherical Suround System

Published by Chris | Filed under Entertainment | June 30th, 2008



When the engineers at Niro first took on the task of developing our new sound systems, I thought it best to go back to basics; back to the beginning - and that just what they did.

Niro introduces their new 5.1 ch spherical surround system and uses a bit of geometry in their technology. The audio system features a subwoofer, base speaker, top speaker and built-in amplifier, and offers 3 drivers of 90mm, an impedance of 9Ω, and an output power of 30Wx3, while the top speaker features 2 drivers of 60mm an impedance of 8Ω, and an output power of 30Wx2.

Finally, the amplifier is compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC, and Dolby Pro Logic formats, and will set back you 600€ big ones.

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Button ATH-FW3 Headphones from Audio-Technica

Published by Chris | Filed under Wearables | June 30th, 2008



Audio Technica will soon be launching some new DAP and Mp3 player headphones, with a frequency response of 15Hz-22,000Hz, a sound pressure sensitivity of 100dB/mW, an impedance of 32?, and 30mm drivers. Lookout for these headphones in pink, white, brown, or black colors.

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