Ecamm Network Introduces First Bluetooth Webcam
January 7, 2009 by Laura
Filed under Hardware, Mac Hardware, MacWorld 2009, News/Events
Ecamm Network introduces the world’s first Bluetooth webcam. Integrating advanced technologies, the BT-1 streams H.264 video and AAC audio, taking advantage of Mac OS X’s multimedia capabilities to provide a truly seamless experience.
“Introducing this new class of wireless products is very exciting,” says Ecamm’s Glen Aspeslagh. “Users will be impressed with the quality and ease of use that we’ve built into the BT-1.”
The BT-1 is designed to free Mac users from the constraints of a built-in camera, allowing for maximum versatility in camera position, pan and tilt. The included flexible mini-tripod makes for easy desktop mounting.
Features include:
- 640×480 H.264 video and 48 kHz AAC stereo audio
- Compact 2″ x 2½” x 5/8″ design
- 4 hour talk time
- Compatible with iChat, Skype and more
- Standard tripod mounting screw
Includes a flexible mini-tripod and USB charging cable and requires Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or newer and Bluetooth v2.0+EDR or better. The BT-1 Wireless Webcam is expected to be available worldwide beginning in March. The suggested retail price in the U.S. is $149.99.
Other World Computing Debuts Quad Interface Storage
January 7, 2009 by Laura
Filed under Hardware, Mac Hardware, MacWorld 2009, News/Events, PC Hardware, Storage
Other World Computing has announced the release of the Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay “Quad Interface” storage solution for Mac and PCs.
It features a high performance Oxford chipset with two SATA I/II hard drive bays for high-performance RAID storage of up to 3.0TB and fast transfer speeds of 300MB/s. Built for performance-intensive applications, such as A/V, digital photography, professional music, graphics, as well as general data, the Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay “Quad Interface” is designed for both Macs (Time Machine ready) and PCs, featuring a shock resistant, aircraft-grade brushed aluminum housing. The “Quad” Interfaces provide complete plug and play interoperability on/between systems equipped with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, and/or eSATA. Quad interface support makes it easy to use the Elite-AL Pro between multiple systems/interface options as best suited to system availability while providing the same data accessibility, without reconfiguration, regardless of which interface option is used.
Seven Pre-Configured Mac and PC Compatible Solutions from $219.99 The Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay “Quad Interface” FireWire 800/400+USB2+eSATA RAID Solution is now available in seven pre-configured solutions, from 500GB to 3.0TB, priced starting at $219.99 from Other World Computing.
Complete Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay “Quad Interface” Model Pricing:
500GB 7200RPM 32MB $219.99
640GB 7200RPM 32MB $234.99
1.0TB 7200RPM 32MB $259.99
1.5TB 7200RPM 64MB $339.99
2.0TB 5400RPM 64MB $399.99
2.0TB 7200RPM 64MB $419.99
3.0TB 7200RPM 64MB $499.99
Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay “Quad Interface” Features:
• Performance Plug and Play Hardware RAID Stripe Operation
• Up to 64MB data buffer• Oxford 936DS chipset
• Cool Blue drive activity indicator LED
• Super quiet operation
• Shock resistant aluminum enclosure
• 2 x FireWire 800 Ports, 1 x FireWire 400 Port, 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x eSATA Port
• External US/International AutoSwitching 100/240v 50/60Hz 5A UL listed power supply
• Measures 2.8″ (W) x 9″ (D) x 5.25″ (H)
• Three Year Solution Warranty
• Mac and PC compatible
• FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB, and eSATA connecting cables all included
• Includes ProSoft Engineering Data Backup 3, NovaStor NovaBACKUP, and Intech SpeedTools Utilities software (a $200 retail value)
The Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual Bay “Quad Interface” is compatible with Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, OS X 10.0.x, and 10.2.8 or later, and Windows 98SE and later operating systems