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More feedback on ATI 3870 graphics card (After Effects/Motion user)
I've updated the reader feedback section of the ATI Radeon Mac/PC 3870 PCIe card review with another report - this one from a 2008 Mac Pro owner that noted improvements in After Effects and Motion over his previous Nvidia (8800GT) card which he said had issues with OpenGL acceleration with those apps. (He noted no problems with them using the 3870.)
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Aurora Feint The Beginning 1.0.1.0 Update
iTunes app update check shows a 1.0.1.0 update to Aurora Feint The Beginning (free) - per apps store page v1.0.1.0 has "Massive frame rate improvements, Tons of bug and crash fixes". Hopefully this update fixed the freezing in the mining game when there's 2 tools vertically adjacent. (Not checked their forums for 1.0.1.0 details, I removed it from my iPhone after reading about v1.0's sending contact list to servers, unencrypted although that was corrected in 1.0.0.1. This serves as a reminder to not assume just because an app is at the iTunes store that it doesn't have any privacy or security issues. Some apps were pulled for things like this - see The iPhone App Store Rogues Gallery notes on Friend Book.)
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Price Cuts on Mercury Portable FW800/400+USB2 Drives
(from site sponsor OWC)
"OWC Mercury On-The-Go FW800/400+USB2 Portable solutions offer extremely convenient, interface flexible, and high-performance data storage in the palm of your hand. Great for Audio/Video, Backup, and fully bootable too - it's no wonder Mercury On-The-Go solutions continue to be recognized with top reviews that include 'Gear of the Year', Editor's Choice, and EMC Backup Certification + a recent 'Very Good' by CNET.
All models are bootable via FireWire and/or USB2 interfaces (system must support such boot option), bus power with no external power required, utilize Oxford bridge solutions (FireWire) and the best qualified HD mechanisms for optimum performance and reliability. Shock Absorbing design further protects drive and valuable data from external forces. All connecting cables, Intech HD Speedtools utility suite, retail Prosoft DataBackup III for OS X and NovaStor NovaBACKUP for Windows, Carrying Case, and a 1 Year OWC Warranty included..

OWC Mercury 2.5" SATA HD Based FW 800(400)+USB2.0 pricing is as follows:

  • 60GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $109.99
  • 80GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $119.99
  • 120GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $124.99
  • 160GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $132.99
  • 250GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $157.99 (*$137.99 after $20 Hitachi Rebate*)
  • 320GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $179.99
  • 500GB 5400RPM w/8MB Cache now $309.99
  • 100GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $152.99
  • 120GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $159.99
  • 200GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $175.99 (*$155.99 After $20 Hitachi Rebate*)
  • 320GB 7200RPM w/16MB Cache now $249.99 (*$219.99 After $30 Hitachi Rebate*)

    See all rebate qualified solutions + rebate info in extended descriptions.

    Also available, OWC On-the-Go 2.5in Enclosure Kits ('add your own drive') from $29.95.
    Lawrence O'Connor
    Other World Computing"

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