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- GarageBuy 1.1 adds performance improvements, new image views
Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Freeware
I don't eBay nearly enough to use a completely separate application just to browse through it, but if you do you'll probably be interested in GarageBuy, a free download from Iwascoding. They also make GarageSale, an eBay buying-and-selling program that I've heard good things about, but GarageBuy is committed specifically to browsing around eBay. If you want to browse for auctions without using eBay's old school (and frankly, clunky) interface, GarageBuy might be just the ticket.
They've just updated to version 1.1, with a whole lot full of new features. There's a new view that features a cool color-coded price tag (to tell you whether you're winning the auction or not), a countdown timer to show remaining auction time, and a slick little sliding thumbnail view for the auction's images. Plus, there's a whole bunch of other performance improvements.
And the best part is: it's all free. GarageBuy is freeware (and if you like it, check out GarageSale) over on the website.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/10/garagebuy-1-1-adds-performance-improvements-new-image-views/#comments - iPod being used by Army as Arabic translator in Iraq
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPod Family, Portables, Odds and ends, Apple
Macenstein's got the tip on the Army using iPods in Iraq to speak Arabic. Vcommunicator Mobile is a hardware/software setup (the iPod straps to your arm, and gets a small speaker hooked up to it) that allows soldiers in Iraq to "speak" Arabic by choosing and playing certain phrases through an iPod-like interface. Very interesting-- the Arabic text even shows up on the screen as the sound clip is being played, and phonetic translations and simulated graphics of suggested gestures for each phrase are included in the browser.
A new Nano version is planned (having the whole thing in a Flash drive will probably make it a little more sturdy), but for now Mac says the 10th Mountain Division will be hauling around 160 iPods to speak phrases like "Please get out of the car," and "may I see your ID?"
Here's hoping the whole thing is working as well as Vcom3D is saying that it does-- clear communication is invaluable, especially in an environment as volatile as Iraq. Just another great use for Apple's little mp3 player.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/10/ipod-being-used-by-army-as-arabic-translator-in-iraq/#comments - Sitting on the Dock every day
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, OS, Leopard, Apple History
AppleInsider has a nice long preview of the new Leopard Dock, along with a short history going all the way back to a company called Acorn Computers, and the NeXT Dock (there's even some good, healthy Windows TaskBar bashing thrown in the mix).
There isn't really anything new here, but it is a nice wrap up of everything we've seen about the Dock so far, including the new perspective that folks are so worked up about, and the idea of "stacks," special icons that will expand into a number of different icons. AppleInsider even runs down the default stacks provided with Leopard-- Applications, Documents and Downloads. I'm not sure how long those will last on my Leopard install, however-- I'm much more eager to make my own stacks and reorganize everything myself.
Very exciting. Unfortunately there's no mention of an update to how the vertical Dock looks, but Leopard is right around the corner, so we'll find out for sure very soon if Apple's new Dock lives up to expectations.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsКомментарии к сообщению:
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/10/sitting-on-the-dock-every-day/#comments - Survey: 1 in 6 Americans wants an Apple product for Christmas
Filed under: Surveys and Polls, Apple, MacBook, iPhone, Holidays
Too early to think about what you want for the holidays? You're all alone then-- Solutions Research did a survey on digital products that Americans want to receive this year, and surprisingly, Apple products didn't make the top 10. The leading product was an HDTV, and Windows-based notebooks and Windows-based PCs took the second and fourth slots (you can see the full top ten list over at Engadget).
Apple didn't do too badly, though-- the MacBook hit number 11 and the iPhone was at number 15. And that is a ranking of all generic products, so considering brands, Apple actually lands in the top 5, with 1 in 6 consumers wishing for an Apple product this year.
Sounds about right. I need an iPhone before the year is out, and as soon as Leopard comes out, I'll have a Mini, too. Of course, I also want a Wii, and about 50 different games, and a new Macbook Pro, and an iPod Touch... well, let's just say if this survey had polled me, Apple would have showed up a little higher on the list.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/10/survey-1-in-6-americans-wants-an-apple-product-for-christmas/#comments - iPhone Dev Team announces public iPhone 1.1.1 Jailbreak
Filed under: iPod Family, Cool tools, Hacks, How-tos, iPhone
Want to jailbreak your 1.1.1 iPhone so you can access all its files and install third party apps? Don't want to wait for Niacin's patch to leave beta? Here's a published method direct from the team. It may look similar to the iPhone Alley hack that is making the rounds but this isn't a derivative or leaked guide. This hack provides jailbreak, activation, and third party applications. The iPhone Alley hack is a actually copy of an early team method that someone leaked.
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http://www.tuaw.com/2007/10/10/iphone-dev-team-announces-public-iphone-1-1-1-jailbreak/#comments - Ask TUAW: Automatically printing attachments, upgrading to Leopard, testing backups and more
Filed under: Features, Troubleshooting, Ask TUAW
For the first round of Ask TUAW this week we'll be treating questions about searching Google with Safari, automatically printing attachments, logging out after a set time, upgrading to Leopard, deleting from a Flash drive, testing backups and more.
As always your suggestions are most welcome, and questions for next week should be left in the comments. And now on to the questions!Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsКомментарии к сообщению:
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