How to install Windows Bootcamp on new iMac models with 3TB drives

Users of new iMac release in 2012, decided to install Windows on a computer with the software Boot Camp, faced with a problem. Modern versions of the operating Microsoft systems support large hard drives, but Apple Boot Camp Assistant does not work with hard drives that are superior to 2.2 TB.

Clearly, this problem will be solved in the next update Boot Camp, but for those who do not want to wait for the update, can use way that experts have found the company TwoCanoes Software. The trick is that the hard drive, you must first be divided into sections, and so that the Windows-partition is at the end of the first four chapters, but within the first 2.2 TB.

Thus, you can work around the limitation Boot Camp for a maximum amount of hard drive and install the iMac, for example the latest desktop platform Windows 8. Storage capacity of more than 2.2 GB can be used to store information, as OS X sees 3-terabyte drive completely.

By the way, along with the updated iMac introduced a new technology Fusion Drive, which combines conventional HDD and SSD into a single logical volume. For the automatic movement of data between the operating system responds immediately. Apple's innovative technology has allowed a 3.5-fold increase in speed Macs when performing different tasks.

Apple has produced theater "California" to the presentation [Photos]

Techie Buzz edition published photographs of the theater "California" in San Jose, where on 23 October will be the official event Apple. At this time, less spectacular scenery compared to the events of September Center for the Arts Yerba Buena in San Francisco.

Building on the visor printed message "Apple Special Event". The walls on either side of the front door - two posters in color temperature. On color design different from the poster, sent out the press on 16 October . As noted Techie Buzz, it seems that the theater will be another piece, and not a presentation of new products Apple.

During the event, we recall, is expected to debut tablet iPad Mini , as well as the announcement of  the 13-inch version of the Macbook Pro  with the display Retina, updated models of  iMac ,  Mac Mini  and  iPad 3  connector Lightning. We will cover the event Apple, stay tuned!

iMac with Retina displays may come as early as October

According to the site DigiTimes, the new generation of iMac monoblocks can come in October this year. Considering that Apple equips new products Retina-displays, It is likely that computers and updated "all-in-one" high-gain screens, the newspaper notes.

 

Recall that in the Retina display in the  new MacBook Pro notebook models  four times more pixels than the current generation MacBook Pro. Screen resolution is 220 laptop ppi.

According to a source component for the new iMac will ship later this month. Workstations with Retina-display should switch to the Intel Core third-generation (code-named Ivy Bridge).

However, this information may seem somewhat dubious. In October, Apple, is likely to be engaged in the launch of the iPhone and smartphone operating system iOS 6, so it is likely that the release of iMac can be postponed.

In addition, by Marco Armenta, a developer of Instapaper, the previously received information that the new models of iMac and Mac Pro are unlikely to appear before the 2013th year.

Let us touch the display of our iMac Macsk Zorro (Video)

The Cupertino company hardly ever realize an iMac Touch-screen views of its enormous size and the reduced distance between the user and the computer itself needed to interact with it, but if you want to combine the power of a touch device to that of OS X here comes Macsk Zorro, a brilliant and innovative solution that makes the touch screen of our iMac.

Zorro is a solution created by Macsk TMDtouch, a Chinese company, which allows you to add touch technology to your iMac from 21.5 inches in just 10 seconds. No difficult setup, no screwdrivers, glue or tape, none of this, just bring this frame to your computer AIO and it will snap to it via a magnet system (a bit like that used by the smart cover to fasten the iPad ).

Only requirement, which go into a USB port to connect the cable coming out of the frame which serves to transmit the system operating our touch commands. Once installed allows you to do anything with your fingers, pinch to zoom, scroll pages, access to property details and much more. It will be how to interact with the magic trackpad! A product certainly innovative in the following is a video that shows all the potential.

For now is only available on amazon.com at a cost of 199 U.S. dollars and available in different colors. by

Desktops iMac will display in the Retina 2013

Desktops iMac monoblocks Retina displays will not until 2013, says the developer of service Instapaper Marco Armenta citing informed sources.

 

Earlier it was reported that the next update iMac line is scheduled for later this year. However, in this period, Apple will introduce new models of computers "all-in-one" without a super fine screen to indicate Marco. According to the source, in October or November of this year, a workstation will switch to the Intel Core third-generation (code-named Ivy Bridge).

Recall that in the Retina display in the new MacBook Promodels four times more pixels than the current generation MacBook Pro. Screen resolution is 220 laptop ppi.

Marco believes that the other versions of Apple laptops are not equipped with a display Retina, because the popular models of MacBook Air and Pro can not simultaneously get the LCD panel of high-definition and remain in the current price range.

Previously CEO Tim Cook said that next year they will also update users a series of productive system blocks Mac Pro. It is assumed that by this time the company will introduce an Apple display with a screen Retina.

The Chinese have created an exact copy of the 21.5-inch iMac with Intel Atom

Rarely anyone surprised by the Chinese clone mobile phones Nokia, Vertu and Apple. They are sold at ridiculous prices and the only thing they have in common with the original - is the appearance (and even then not always).

 

But what do you say about a Chinese clone of a computer? That is: iMac in the interpretation of engineers from the Middle Kingdom can be purchased much cheaper than "apple" on your computer. From the original candy bar he took only one - the form factor. Everything else - his own, native, China.

Built computer for dual-core processor Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz and has 4 GB of RAM, hard drive 500 GB, the graphics subsystem GMA3150 c option to switch to the Intel GMA 3150. Widescreen 21.5-inch diagonal boasts a LED-backlit 1920 × 1080 pixels. Weighs a miracle of Chinese thought 5.4 kg.

A set of interface ports "impressive": Four USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, and a slot for memory cards SD, headphone and microphone. Available DVD-ROM drive. To the device can "catch" any keyboard and mouse interface using Bluetooth.

Finally, and most importantly - the operating system. In the car right on the factory set - Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Dell has released a clone of the 27-inch iMac for Windows 7

Dell has released a direct competitor to the 27-inch iMac c IPS-matrix 2560 x 1440. Monoblock is cheaper Apple-analogue $ 300 while the processor is equipped with the latest generation.

 

XPS One 27 is an analog of the older model Apple iMac, which has a display with a diagonal and a resolution. In addition, and in fact, and in another case, the matrix is ​​the technology IPS. Similarity of computers adds a metal casing, as well as wireless mouse and keyboard.

Model XPS One 27 has display 27-inch 16:9 WLED backlit and a resolution of Full Quad HD. According to the company, this screen is well suited for working with digital content, photographs and computer games.

 

Depending on the configuration, XPS One 27 is equipped with memory up to 16 GB, 3.5-inch hard drive with a speed of 7200 rev / min up to 2 TB, along with SSD-drive capacity of 32GB technology and Intel Smart Response Technology; video processor Nvidia GeForce GT 640M c 1 GB of memory and Blu-ray-driven c slot-loading.

In this standard configuration includes a 4-core processor Core i5-3450s with a frequency of 2.8 GHz (with a dynamic increase in frequency to 3.5 GHz) or Core i7-3770s with a frequency of 3.1 GHz with up to 3.9 GHz (third generation, code-named Ivy Bridge), with integrated graphics controller Intel HD 4000 4 GB RAM, 1 TB hard drive on; DVD-drive with a slot-loading, LAN controller with up to 1 Gbit / s Adapter Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 four USB 3.0; two USB 2.0; line-out; HDMI-input and HDMI-out (1.4), 7.1-channel optical connector SPDIF; microphone and headphone jacks, card reader and remote control.

 

In addition, standard equipment includes a web camera with Full HD-resolution and a microphone, speaker Waves MaxxAudio 4 with support for surround sound 7.1 and built-in speakers Infinity. The computer comes preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Cost Dell XPS One 27 in the standard configuration is $ 1399. In some Asian countries, the model "all-in-one" is out now on the market.

The new Mac models with Retina-display will rise in price by $ 100

Displays Retina, which Apple, rumored to be planning to equip a new generation of computers MacBook Pro , MacBook Air and iMac , increase the value of these products, According to Cnet, citing the research analyst for DisplaySearch, Richard Shima.

 

According to experts, the transition to high-resolution screens will cost the empire of Steve Jobs by an average of $ 100 more expensive than current displays.

Apple launched a promotion with the release of Retina iPhone 4, and then they appeared in the new tablet iPad, is now the turn of a Mac. Industries have to follow the innovations of the company, which continues to raise the technological bar.

According to analyst DisplaySearch, 15,4-Retina inch screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1 800 pixels will cost $ 160 compared to $ 68, which have to pay for today's LCD panels for MacBook Pro with the same diagonal. 13.3-inch displays for the MacBook Air will rise in price by $ 65. Their resolution is 2560 x 1600 pixels. The average density of screens in the updated laptops will increase by 100 pixels per inch, compared with current models.

Currently, the basic model, 13 -, 15 - and 17-inch versions of the MacBook Pro costs $ 1199, $ 1799 and $ 2499. For 11 - and 13-inch MacBook Air company asks $ 999 and $ 1299. Well, 21 - and 27-inch iMac are priced at $ 1199 and $ 1699 dollars. The observer does not rule out that Apple may take on additional costs for new displays. Or a California corporation compensates for the increased cost reduction of costs for other components.

Because Apple is planning a Worldwide Developers Conference WWDC 2012 in San Francisco from 11 to 15 June, the likelihood that the company is announcing a new generation of computers at this event is quite high.

DigiTimes confirms the June update the iMac and MacBook Pro

Computer users on Mac OS X froze in anticipation of the release of new models of "apple" computers. In fact, according to experts, Apple is experiencing reduced purchasing activity, which is explained by the expectation of release updated versions of the iMac desktop computers and laptops MacBook Pro, which can take advantage of faster chips next-generation Ivy Bridge.

Today, a new confirmation of previous reports that the upgrade of the line Apple-computers will be held no earlier than summer. According to DigiTimes, citing the newspaper Economic Daily News (EDN), an analysis of supply of components means that some chips Ivy Bridge Core i5 and i7 will be available to producers until the end of April, so California Giant is forced to postpone the launch of new modifications to the end of the second quarter, that is, until June.

Resource re-announced that the updated iMac will acquire anti-glare screen on the G-Tech, which is designed to reduce unwanted reflections. Until now, Apple offered protection from the glare only for an additional fee for the MacBook Pro. It is reported that the key partners of the company for the production of computers, "all-in-one" will Quanta and Foxconn.

According to rumors, the new iMac will be thinner than current models, perhaps even lose their optical drives, as happened with the MacBook Air and Mac mini. The publication says that the new MacBook Pro notebooks will arrive at retail at around the same time as receiving the benefits of processors Ivy Bridge Core i5/i7 and a new mobile graphics Intel HD 4000, supplemented by a discrete graphics card in the older models.

Apple iMac for a kit from G.Skill DDR3 2011 32GB

G.SKILL known manufacturer of RAM Memory, has released a new 32GB DDR3 Memory Kit Optimized for Apple iMac 2011. The kit consists of four banks of 8 GB operating at 1333 MHz, all modules have passed compatibility testing on a Mac

The kit will be available soon through Distributor Company worldwide. The company unfortunately did not disclose the prices, to have more information then visit http://www.gskill.com/.

[Rumor] Apple ready to launch the new iMac with i5 and i7 CPU between June and July

We have already talked about some small rumor about the new family of iMacs that could soon see the light of news that will cover the screen probably reflective . Other rumors take it for granted the launch of the new family of iMacs for June or July, with the adoption of Intel processors Ivy Bridge next generation .

According to How To Arena , citing a source belonging to the chain of Chinese suppliers of Apple, the new iMac will be equipped with Intel Core i5 and i7 family of Ivy Bridge to 22 nanometers. Furthermore, according to the source, will be respected if the production time, the new iMac may follow the launch of the new generation of MacBook Pro, seeing the light sooner than expected.

According to the early, in fact, Apple would be ready to launch new MacBook Pro 13 "and 15" (also with Ivy Bridge CPU) for the period May / June , although the model 15 "inches could see the light even by the end of this month.

In any case, the new iMacs are expected for the period June / July, with a revised design significantly, probably thinner than its predecessors, and an enhanced hardware in each of its components. Reality or fantasy? few weeks we will know definitely more.  by

Fax 2012 new design of the iMac will be equipped with anti-glare screen?

According to DigiTimes, Taiwan media reported that the G-Tech to prepare the glass of the screen will be the monthly production from 1.8 million to 3 million, which will meet 25 percent of the new iPad demand. In addition, the report also said the G-Tech is ready to Apple one iMac supply AR anti-reflective glass. If true, this will allow Apple desktop computer for the first time using the anti-glare screen. Glare screen only have a customized version of the MacBook Pro.

The last time Apple introduced a new iMac in October 2009, 21.5 and 27 inch two sizes, the use of the aluminum mold. The sources said the company is to create a thinner, lighter iMac. The rumors that the new iMac will be released later this year, the new iMac will follow the trend of Apple's design is the product design more beautiful, more unified. For example, the new MacBook Pro will use a variety of design elements from the MacBook Air, Apple's iPhone will become increasingly thin. Apple is also constantly try to become thinner iMac accessories, such as the drawing of a patent Apple to use new technology to create a more slim keyboard.

Apple opened the sale of "training» iMac with Core i3 CPU priced at $ 999

Apple today introduced a new model of 21.5-inch iMac specifically for schools - new Processor 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 is $ 999. A new computer designed specifically for sale to educational institutions, $ 150 cheaper model with 2.5GHz Intel Core i5, which for students is $ 1149 for all other clients (no student discount) - $ 1199.

According to MacRumors, the new iMac for $ 999 today appeared in the special section online - Shop Apple Higher Educational store. Specifications can be viewed at

Apple, among them:

• Processor 3.1GHz Intel Core i3 Dual-Core;
• LCD monitor with a diagonal of 21.5 inches;
• GPU AMD Radeon HD 6750 with 256MB;
• 2GB RAM;
• Hard Drive 250GB;
• drive SuperDrive; OS X Lion.

In addition to the slower CPU Core i3, a new "junior» iMac is inferior in volume RAM - only 2GB, hard drive capacity in - 250GB, and the characteristics of the graphics card - 256MB. Model "for students" for $ 1149 more powerful - CPU Core i5 iMac, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and graphics 512MB.

It is unclear (the specification is not specified), equipped with a junior 'school »iMac speed port Thunderbolt and camera FaceTime HD, which Apple in May, added its line of iMac.

The new $ 999 iMac - not the first model of Apple, designed specifically for sales of educational institutions. In 2009 kupertinovtsy kept selling 17-inch "training» iMac for $ 899 even after the total sales of this model is a desktop "all-in-one" was removed in favor of the new 20 - and 24-inch models.

Last month, Apple stopped production of its "historic" White MacBook, officially replacing his "younger" model MacBook Air, which also costs $ 999. And while the white MacBook, model No. MC516, is available for purchase educational institutions.