http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/08/wi.fi.usb.transceiver.claims.10x.signal.strength/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/quickersml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has introduced its latest computer accessory, a USB transceiver designed for Macs. The device integrates a 1 Watt amplifier paired with a dipole antenna featuring 5dBi gain. Power is provided by a USB port, while the antenna connects to anything near the computer such as a notebook display. Users can also upgrade the detachable antenna later if needed.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/08/wi.fi.usb.transceiver.claims.10x.signal.strength/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/12/amplitube.fender.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0903/amplitube-fender-12.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />IK Multimedia and Fender Musical Instruments have launched AmpliTube Fender, a software suite with over 45 Fender guitar and bass amplifier effects. The new software amps and effects have been designed using the same testing- and tuning-process of Fender hardware amps, with the goal of offering the same sound quality as a real amp. Among the 45 gear selections are 12 amps, 12 cabinets, six stompbo... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/12/amplitube.fender.ships/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/09/irock.launched.for.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/irock-iphoneapp-09.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Mark's Recording Studio has launched iRock 1.0, an app for the iPhone that converts it into a guitar amplifier. The app includes six amplifier simulations combined with five cabinet emulators. It has hi, low and mid tone controls along with gain and drive control. iRock supports recording performances and can playback the recording. It also contains a file server for downloading recorded performan... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/09/irock.launched.for.iphone/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/13/m3.garage.speakers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/axiom_080613_m3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Axiom Audio has announced the availability of its special edition Axiom Garage Speakerķa bookshelf unit. The device is tread-patterned, brushed silver exterior, and is comprised of a 1" titanium tweeter and 6.5" aluminum woofer, each speaker features anti-standing-wave cabinetry and vortex porting. The speakers will play with as little as a 10-watt amplifier, or can handle as much as 175 watts of ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/13/m3.garage.speakers/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/02/guitar.rig/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0805/7-ni-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Native Instruments has announced that Guitar Rig Session and Guitar Rig XE3 are are now available. Session is a new recording solution for guitarists, bass players and songwriters that provides studio-quality results at an entry-level price. Rig 3 XE software is the heart of the suite, which offers a selection of five true-to-life tube amplifier models and 12 cabinet types, as well as 21 stomp box... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/02/guitar.rig/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/30/scandyna.dock.micropods/ <img align='left' src='http://images3.macnn.com/macnn/news/0805/29-scandyna-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Scandyna on Thursday unveiled the Dock Pack, a combined set that bundles its high-end iPod dock with the Micropod SE speakers. The Dock features a 2x15 watt RMS Class T amplifier and seven inserts for various iPods, while being operated by remote control. The amp also features an output line for an optional subwoofer, and the included power adapter charges the iPod as it plays. Scandyna is selling... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/30/scandyna.dock.micropods/ Fri, 30 May 2008 04:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/21/gefens.hd.amplifiers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/gef_080221_amplifiersm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Gefen today unveiled new distribution amplifiers that deliver component video to 1080p with audio up ranging up to a 300 meter distance. The company's 1:4 Component/Audio CAT-5 distribution amplifier and the 1:8 component/audio CAT-5 distribution amplifier both enable the delivery component video to multiple displays. Each device features RCA (left/right) analog and digital (S/PDIF and TOSlink) au... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/21/gefens.hd.amplifiers/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/08/gefen.hdmi.13.splitters/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/gef_080208_hdmi13ssm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Gefen today unveiled its new 1-to-5 HDMI 1.3 Splitter and 1-to-10 HDMI 1.3 Distribution Amplifier. The Gefen 1-to-5 Splitter for HDMI 1.3 accepts one audio/video input, such as a DVD player or set top box, and transmits the same signal to five displays. The 1-to-10 HDMI 1.3 Distribution Amplifier transmits one HDMI source to 10 displays, and both units accommodate larger distributions when 'daisy ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/08/gefen.hdmi.13.splitters/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/04/ipod.tube.amp.speakers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/4-grace-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Grace Digital recently unveiled a new line of iPod accessories, starting with the Hybrid PA-40Ti, a tube-based amplifier that combines retro technology with a modern industrial design. The amplifier features a four-channel input selector, allowing users to hook up phono, CD, or auxiliary audio connections, in addition to iPod connectivity. High quality speaker wire connectors, as well as a subwoof... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/04/ipod.tube.amp.speakers/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:45:00 GMT