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Apple .Mac IMAP Unavailable

Honestly, I don’t know what is really going on right now. Apple .Mac IMAP has been having problem the whole day. First the SSL connection was refused, and now all IMAP are down. I couldn’t even access .Mac mail through the webmail interface.

I can only hope that Apple is revamping .Mac for the better right now as many of the so called “tech-journalist/analyst” has been saying for the past weeks.

I want to keep the @mac.com email, don’t change it to something stupid like @mobileme.com or even @me.com as rumored.

All I can say based on the information given by the completely made-up and imaginary source who is allegedly working at Apple Cupertino office:

“Great things are coming along. Some of your wishes are coming true. In addition to that, expect great changes in the Apple ecosystem. iPhone, iPhone, iPhone, and Mac.”

OK, I’m sold. Now I want the new iPhone in my hand no later than June 29th, 2008.

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Circuit City Bundles Digital Rebel XSi with Compact Flash Card

Someone at Circuit City needs to do proper research before printing out their weekly ad.

For the week of June 1-7, Circuit City weekly ad featured in-store bundle special for Canon Digital Rebel XSi. For all the good intentions, they are bundling the DSLR Camera with an extra battery and a Compact Flash card.

There seems to be nothing wrong but Digital Rebel XSi uses SD and SDHC cards, not Compact Flash cards.

Canon Digital Rebel XSi specs (usa.canon.com)

Circuit City Digital Rebel XSi in-store bundle screenshot:

note:

I am thinking about getting it from Amazon.com.
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera @Amazon.com

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Apple Releases Security Updates for Mac OS X 10.4.11

Mac OS X Tiger users are not being left out from the update cycle. Apple has just release updates to Mac OS X 10.4.11 client and server.

05/28/2008
Security Update 2008-003 (PPC – 72MB) | (Intel – 111MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

Security Update 2008-003 Server (PPC – 88.9MB) | (Universal – 118MB)
Security Update 2008-003 is recommended for all servers and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.

The updates are available through Software Updates or Apple Support Downloads site.

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Apple Updates Server Admin Tools for Mac OS X 10.5.3

Apple releases update to Server Admin Tols for Mac OS X 10.5.3 today.

The Server Admin Tools 10.5.3 update is recommended for remote administration of Leopard Server. This update includes the latest releases of:

– Server Admin
– Server Assistant
– Server Monitor
– Server Preferences
– System Image Utility
– Workgroup Manager
– Xgrid Admin
– Quicktime Broadcaster

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1283.

The update is available through Software Update and Apple Support Downloads site.

05/28/2008
Server Admin Tools 10.5.3 – 64.5MB
The Server Administration Software installer package contains tools for remote serveradministration. These applications require Mac OS X version 10.5 or later.

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Apple releases more updates. Enter Logic Express and Digital Camera Raw Update

Apple has been a busy company on this Wednesday, May the 28th, 2008.

After releasing the much predicted Mac OS X 10.5.3 update, Apple also releases Logic Express 8.0.2 and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1.

Get it from Apple Software Update or Apple Support Downloads site.

05/28/2008
Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1 – 2.4MB
This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for some cameras.

Logic Express Update 8.0.2 – 73.7MB
Logic Pro 8.0.2 addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Express 8.0.

Somewhat Related Update:

05/20/2008
Logic Pro 8.0.2 – 139MB
This update addresses specific customer and compatibility issues of Logic Pro 8.0.

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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.3

A little bit ahead of WWDC 2008, Apple releases MAc OS X 10.5.3 update.

The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1141.
For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

The update has not yet appeared on Apple Support Downloads site as of this posting.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Combo Update – 536 MB
The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update – 420MB
The 10.5.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Combo Update – 632MB
The Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended all servers running Leopard Server.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Update – 489MB
The 10.5.3 update includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes and is recommended for all servers running Leopard Server.

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Canon HG10 Microphone Jack

Canon HG10 AVCHD Camcorder is equipped with a microphone jack.

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Canon HG10 Advanced Accessory Shoe compatible accessories:

  • DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
    Get near-professional quality sound for your movies with this shotgun stereo mic. Select from pure shotgun or shotgun + surrounding sound modes. Since the mic is powered by the camcorder’s power source, you remain cable free. Wind shields are included.
  • Video Flash Light VFL-1
    To be used with advanced accessory shoe combination video light & flash unit.
  • VL-3 Video Light
    The VL-3 Video Light connects to the Advanced Accessory Shoe and is powered directly by the camcorder.

Theoretically, it is possible to use both directional microphone and and the video light at the same time. Unfortunately there is only one accessory shoe in Canon HG10. It is a matter of “mounting” the microphone somewhere else. You can be creative.