I often receive storage devices for review, but it’s unusual that two such similar ones arrive at once. After giving each a fair amount of testing and use, I come away unimpressed.
Hands-On Review: Verizon 4G LTE (and the Novatel MiFi 4510l)
August 31, 2011 By 3 Comments
I would not hesitate to recommend Verizon’s 4G LTE network. It’s head-and-shoulders above Clear/Sprint WiMAX and will likely stay that way for a while thanks to their use of the 700MHz band. Verizon’s rapid network expansion and broad 3G network are reassuring enough to entice me into a 2-year contract. And the Novatel MiFi 4510l is a fairly solid device, though not perfect.
Apple’s Thunderbolt Display Shows the Future
August 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Thunderbolt is important not because it is fast but because it extends the PCI bus outside the computer chassis. The next iteration of the Mac Pro could be as tiny as the Mac Mini, as long as it has two or more Thunderbolt ports and an expansion chassis for video and I/O cards.
Nuance Responds to My Dragon Dictate Concerns
June 3, 2011 By 10 Comments
That Dragon chose to respond to my issues publicly, and am willing to work with you to resolve these problems. But it seems that there is no solution at present to most of my concerns, and the additional issues of load, slowdown, and crashing do not inspire confidence. I still cannot recommend this application, and find myself increasingly frustrated with it.
Back From the Pile: Interesting Links, February 25, 2011
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Thunderbolt = Light Peak = Mini DisplayPort + PCI Express
February 24, 2011 By 8 Comments
Apple unveiled their new line of MacBook Pro laptops today, complete with “Thunderbolt”, the trade name for a production packaging of Light Peak and Mini DisplayPort. After much speculation, we finally have some concrete information about Light Peak, and perhaps a peek into the next generation of I/O technologies!
USB 3.0 For Mac Is Here!
February 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
My experience using USB 3.0 on a Mac has been wonderful. It’s so well-integrated you might not notice it except for the performance. At over 200 MB/s, it blows FireWire out of the water and is even faster than nearly any device you’re likely to throw at it. CalDigit sent me their Mac OS X-compatible USB 3.0 PCI Express card for evaluation, and I’m pleased as punch with the card.
Will Apple Call Light Peak “Thunderbolt”?
February 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Intel has been incredibly tight-lipped about Light Peak. Although I’ve been hounding my contacts inside the company for months, no one has spilled the beans about anything. All I know about Light Peak I learned on the Internet, as they say. Now comes another bombshell: Apple will introduce Light Peak-equipped MacBook Pros tomorrow (February 24) with “Thunderbolt”, a high-speed I/O port!
Infographic: Real-World Port Throughput Relative To Light Peak
February 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Just how fast is 10 gigabits per second anyway? To help out, I’ve prepared another napkin-tastic infographic!
Why Won’t My MiFi Charge?
February 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
