MacNN | portable News 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 portable, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Callpod announces portable chargers coming to retailers http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/26/callpod.portable.chargers/ <img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/unotemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Callpod has announced its line of portable chargers will be available at Best Buy stores. The companyís set of chargers include the Fueltank Uno and Fueltank Duo, along with the original Chargepod six-in-one multi-device charger. Both the Fueltank Uno and Duo feature a rechargeable lithium ion battery that enables users to charge small electronic devices without the need of an outlet. Each charger... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/26/callpod.portable.chargers/ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:15:00 GMT OWC launches 750GB On-the-Go portable drives http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/on.the.go.portable.drives.reach.750gb/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/owc750-story-03.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />OWC has launched new 750GB notebook drive products. The new capacity drives arrive in bus-powered On-The-Go Pro models, with three connectivity options. The top-of-the-line triple interface offers FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 connections, while a dual-interface FireWire 400/USB 2.0 and a USB 2.0-only version are available for reduced pricing.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/on.the.go.portable.drives.reach.750gb/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:35:00 GMT Black Friday GPS deals starting at $99 http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/26/black.friday.gps.deals/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/dealnn/content/0811/BlackFriday.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A variety of GPS models from different manufacturers are being drastically reduced for Black Friday. Starting at $99.95 is the TomTom ONE clamshell portable navigation system, regularly priced at $179.95 at 6ave.com. Next up for $189.99 is the Garmin nuvi 260w GPS, regularly priced at $299.99 at BestBuy.com. The TomTom ONE 130S GPS is available at RadioShack.com for $199.99 after $50 in instant... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/26/black.friday.gps.deals/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:10:00 GMT Sonnet offers 1TB Fusion F2 portable SATA RAID http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/01/1tb.fusion.f2.raid/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/sonnet-fusionF2-01.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sonnet Technologies has announced a 1TB-version of its Fusion F2 portable SATA RAID system. The system contains two 2.5-inch drives mounted side-by-side in an aluminum enclosure. It features two eSATA data ports for maximum data throughput, and is geared for use with ExpressCard/34 controllers on MacBook Pros. The RAID delivers up to 134MB-per-second data-transfer rates. It costs $1000 and is list... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/01/1tb.fusion.f2.raid/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:40:00 GMT Westinghouse unveils several new HDTV LCD models http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/04/westinghouse.hdtv.models/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0806/westinghouse/3-westing-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Westinghouse Digital on Tuesday unveiled four new 1080p-capable LCD TVs, as well as several other multi-purpose LCD TVs, including its portable and all-in-one units. New to the 1080p TX lineup are the 42-inch TX-42F430S, the 47-inch TX-47F430S, and the 52-inch TX-52F480S, which feature an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM Tuner, and 1080p resolution through all high-definition connectors, including co... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/04/westinghouse.hdtv.models/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:25:00 GMT Apple pays out for replacement power adapters http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/09/apple.pays.for.replacement/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0712/macbookprocore2duo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple on Friday announced it would refund between $25 and $80 to as many as 2.3 million iBook and PowerBook owners, after a significant number of adapters went defective, fraying and sparking. The Los Angeles Times reports that US District Court Judge James Ware granted preliminary approval on March 24th on the 2006 class action filing. The agreement makes Apple responsible for paying for a portio... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/09/apple.pays.for.replacement/ Fri, 09 May 2008 19:30:00 GMT Briefly: Boynq Sound2Go review http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/02/fileexaminer.sale/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/reviews/boynq/sound2go-white_med.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: We have a review of Boynq Sound2Go, FileExaminer is on sale, Belkin is offering pink-ribbon cases to combat breast cancer, and Peachpit is now on Adobe TV ... We have posted a review of the Boynq Sound2Go, a compact portable speaker system for your iPod or any MP3 player that measures 8.5 x 6.5 x 4.75 inches in height. Its one-pound weight is a bit hefty for a suitcase, especially if you... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/05/02/fileexaminer.sale/ Sat, 03 May 2008 01:45:00 GMT Briefly: Booq Boa Slimcase review http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/24/take.control.of.iweb.08/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/reviews/booq/boa-slimcase_med.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: We have a review of the Booq Boa Slimcase, the book Take Control of iWeb '08 has shipped, an REM music video available is available now through iTunes and "Easter mEgg Hunt" hunt for Mac software participants have been announced ... We have posted a review of the Booq Boa Slimcase. The series of bags supports laptop sizes ranging from 13 to 17 inches, and fit Apple's MacBook and MacBook ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/24/take.control.of.iweb.08/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:10:00 GMT MacBook Air confuses airport security http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/10/macbook.air.confusing/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0803/10-security-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The MacBook Air's thin design is causing some confusion for the technically ignorant, according to one blogger who says that the ultra-portable caused him to miss his flight. When going through the TSA airport security checkpoint, blogger Michael Nygard was held up as security staff gathered around his MacBook Air, trying to make sense of the slender laptop. One of the less technically knowledgeab... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/10/macbook.air.confusing/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT Freeloader charges iPod, others, through solar power http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/29/freeloader.for.ipod.more/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/29-freeloader-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />UK-based Solar Technology today unveiled the Freeloader 8.0, a portable solar charger with a built-in battery, designed for the iPod and several other electronic devices. The Freeloader comes in silver and pink, and features two small sold-away solar panels that can charge the internal battery within 5 hours, supplying up to 18 hours of power for the iPod. Solar Technology is selling the Freeloade... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/29/freeloader.for.ipod.more/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:15:00 GMT