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Foxconn building the fabled Apple tablet for Q1 2010 release?
Filed under: Hardware, Rumors, Odds and ends
Digitimes is reporting that Taiwan-based Foxconn, a manufacturer that has worked with Apple on a number of projects in the past, has been tapped to build the rumored Apple tablet device for a release in the first quarter of 2010.

The initial production run of the tablet is expected to be 300,000 to 400,000 devices, and no estimated price for the device has been released.

The post notes that the focus of the device is to be an ebook reader with exceptional battery life, fast Internet connectivity, and an easy-to-use interface. This information is in line with recent reports that Apple has been approaching publishers about reproducing their content on the device.

This rumor reflects other recent reports that the tablet will have a 10.6" (some reports say 10.7") display, and there is speculation that the display would come from Foxconn's Innolux Display subsidiary. For the first time, the report notes that other manufacturers are not going to leave Apple any breathing room in this market, as HP and others are planning on releasing their own touchscreen tablets by the second quarter of 2010.

[via AppleInsider]
TUAW Foxconn building the fabled Apple tablet for Q1 2010 release? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TUAW Review: OWC Mercury On-The-Go SSD
Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, Peripherals, Portables, Reviews
A few weeks ago, we ran a short post about the release of OWC's Mercury On-The-Go Solid-State Drives. The drives, which come in the same miniscule transparent drive enclosures used by OWC for the rest of the bus-powered drive line, use SSD technology to provide users with more shock resistance and higher read speeds than traditional "spinning platter" hard drives.

OWC provided a demo unit for TUAW to try out, and I had an opportunity to use the drive in both day-to-day Time Machine backup work and for backing up some large video files. While the drives, which come in 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB sizes, are more expensive than their hard drive counterparts, they do offer benefits that may be critical for some users.
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TUAW TUAW Review: OWC Mercury On-The-Go SSD originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sponsored Topics: Time Machine - Hard disk drive - Backup - TUAW - Hardware
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Get your mix on with Star6
Filed under: iPhone, App Review, Music
Star6 [iTunes link], from Agile Partners, is a beat-mixing iPhone app with a lot of power behind its kitschy interface. While I see it being a fun toy for the casual user, there are some possibilities for great things, if you have the dedication to get good with it. I won't award it a heap of points for aesthetics, but the interface is highly usable and well thought-out.

You get six pads to which you can assign sounds, either from the array of included kits or from your own wav or aiff samples. Once you've got your kit loaded up, you can trigger the sounds in Grain mode, which makes it more of a sound effects machine, or in Sync mode, which will beat-match the samples to keep the rhythm flowing. While you're playing each sample, you can modify attributes like pitch, gate, speed, jitter and "size" by holding down each respective button and raising or lowering the iPhone. There were times in my trial of Star6 that I just wanted sliders, but the accelerometer-based manipulation has a definite right-brain appeal. Additionally, you can turn effects like delay, filter and distortion on and off whilst grooving away.

Star6 is running a contest right now, with two grand prizes of $500 each. You can see some of the entries by going to the YouTube Group, and join the group to submit your own. Details are available at the Agile Partners page for the contest. I'm a little late on the jump here, but the deadline has been extended to October 25th, 2009. It can't hurt to try, right?

Star6 is available in the App Store for $6.99US. Check out the gallery below for a few shots of the interface. If it looks interesting, though, definitely head over to the introductory video and samples (play before you buy) at the Star6 website.

Gallery: Star6 First Look
TUAW Get your mix on with Star6 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TUAW and Scosche are giving away a tapSTICK for 3rd gen iPod shuffle
Filed under: Accessories, Odds and ends, ipod shuffle, Music
When you think about the 3rd generation iPod shuffle, you probably don't think about getting a case for it. After all, the little music box is less than 2 inches long, .7 inches wide, and .3 inches thick, and it comes with a clip.

The designers at Scosche Industries realized that some shuffle owners might like a way of keeping their devices from getting scratched or wet, as well as having a way of using any earphones with the shuffle and still be able to control it.

The tapSTICK comes in white or black polycarbonate plastic, and slides over the outside of the shuffle. It has three buttons on it that allow you to control play, adjust volume, navigate playlists, and even activate the VoiceOver feature on your iPod shuffle. It also comes with a 3 foot audio cable that connects to most audio systems, including those in cars:

While nobody at TUAW had a 3rd generation shuffle to try out the tapSTICK on, the good folks at Scosche did make one available for a giveaway to some lucky TUAW reader / shuffle owner. To enter, just leave a comment telling us how many times you've misplaced your 3rd generation iPod shuffle. Here's the scoop:
- Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
- To enter leave a comment telling us how many times you've misplaced your 3rd generation shuffle.
- The comment must be left before Friday, October 9, 2009, 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- Prizes: One Schosche tapSTICK in black (Value: US$29.99)
- Click Here for complete Official Rules.
Good luck!
TUAW TUAW and Scosche are giving away a tapSTICK for 3rd gen iPod shuffle originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sponsored Topics: Scosche Industries - TUAW - Canada - Washington D.C - Eastern Time Zone
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