“New tech products: Mac virus scanner and light-powered keyboard” |
| New tech products: Mac virus scanner and light-powered keyboard Posted: 13 Nov 2010 07:18 PM PST New DVD burner allows personalized casingBerlin - Lite-on's new external, 8-speed DVD burner comes with a panel on top that can hold an array of pictures - even self-designed ones - to let users better express themselves. The ENAU608 comes with software for printing out the pictures for the top panel in the proper format. The new driver was made with an eye on netbooks and notebooks that don't have their own drives, and can both burn data and the disc's label with Lightscribe technology. To enable people to use the device underway for burning or watching DVDs, but without carrying around an extra cable, it powers itself off a USB connection. The burner should be available at the end of November for 59 euros (83 dollars).Mac users can try freeware virus screenerBerlin - Apple's Mac OS does not face the same level of danger from viruses and other malignant software as the Windows operating system does. But for Mac users who want to remain completely on the safe side, there's a new virus scanner available from Sophos. According to the company, the product is free for private users. It runs in the background, searching for threats and even recognizing Windows viruses. Another free anti-virus alternative for the Mac is the open-source software Clamxav.Light powers new keyboardMunich - Logitech's new wireless keyboard comes with solar cells that should be able to power the device with the light from a desk lamp, reports the company. Once the K750's battery is fully loaded, it should have enough energy for four months of typing. Battery status can be checked on the display of the seven-millimetre-thin keyboard. By installing some extra software, users can also track the strength of area light. The solar-powered keyboard is expected to go on sale at the start of January for 80 euros (112 dollars).Watch movies on your PC via XBox Live platformMunich - Movies can now be streamed directly to one's PC with the XBox Live online platform. Until now, the platform could only display movies on a television, reported Microsoft. However, to rent those movies and get them onto a PC, people will still be expected to set up an XBox Live account. The movies can also be watched on-the-go, on a Windows Phone 7-enabled mobile phone. XBox Live has about 25 million members, according to Microsoft. Sony's Playstation also offers movies via its online platform. dpa/tmn pz av crk pla ah ncs pmc dms140305 GMT Nov 10 This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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