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Quantum has just upgraded DXi OS to version 1.4

Features:

• Major Performance Enhancements – Quantum DXi OS 1.4 now makes Quantum DXi6500 40% faster than the equivalent EMC/DD 600 series. This release includes new Symantec OST performance enhancements.
• Better Sizing results. Improved dedupe ratios now mean that Quantum DXi6500 is 30% better value than the equivalent EMC/DD 600 series. Quantum DXi6500 is even better value when replication and OST options are included.
• Improved replication options – Quantum DXi has three separate replication modes. File by file, Hidden and Application Aware. Quantum Replication can be encrypted.
• Quantum DXi Advanced Reporting – iLayer for Quantum DXi now comes with Advanced Reporting.
• Quantum DXi now has superior Symantec OST compatibility which provides support for NetBackup 6.5.3 and above, BackupExec 2010 and Direct Tape Creation.

Visit the Quantum website for more information.

It has innovative new features that improve the way you view the web. And powerful new tools to help developers enhance and customize the browsing experience altogether.

What’s new:

• Safari Reader: Read online articles in a continuous, clutter-free view.
• Greater HTML5 Support: Safari now offers even more support for HTML5 features.
• Better Performance: An enhanced Nitro Engine lets you browse the web at blazing speeds.
• Bing Search: Safari gives you another search option with built-in Bing search.
• Safari Extensions: Install Safari extensions to customize your browsing experience.

Visit the Apple website for more information.

Now there’s a better, more environmentally friendly way to power your wireless keyboard, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or just about anything that requires AA batteries. The Apple Battery Charger kit comes with a sleek, compact charger and six high-performance AA NiMH batteries that are ready to use right out of the box. The reusable batteries are exceptional at holding a charge and last for up to 10 years. Which means you can finally break the cycle of buying and disposing of those single-use alkaline batteries.

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Apple today also introduced the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display.

You can connect your Mac with Mini DisplayPort to the LED Cinema Display for a panoramic viewing experience unlike any other. You get a huge 27-inch glossy widescreen display with a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio and an astonishing 2560-by-1440 resolution. With 60 percent more pixels than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display, the 27-inch LED Cinema Display gives you even more room for all your windows and applications.

Most displays take time to warm up before they reach maximum brightness, an LED-backlit display is instantly on and uniformly bright. LED backlighting also gives you greater control over screen brightness.

Visit the Apple website for more information.

Apple today announces the new Mac Pro, with up to 12 cores of processing power. The new Mac Pro delivers more processing power, more graphics performance, and more storage options.

The new Mac Pro, available in August, includes:

• 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 processor with 8MB of fully-shared L3 cache
• 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 16GB
• ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
• 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm
• 18x SuperDrive with double-layer support
• AirPort Extreme® 802.11n

Visit the Apple website for more information.