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“You must be the change you want to see in the world“ – Mahatma Gandhi
This week was a busy one so we dived right in to the news. Plus Gareth got to play with his new toy, even if it was a bitch to set up.
Windows 7 out – After a plethora of alphas, betas and a release candidate, the saviour of Redmond is finally available. Will it be the success that Vista was, can it even improve on that, only time will tell. But if it’s as good a copy of Mac OS X as the Microsoft stores are of Apple’s, it should be a huge hit.
New Mac goodies released – After having to talk about Ballmer’s new baby, it was nice to talk about something more edifying. And edifying they are, new iMacs, new Macbook and new Mini’s as well. All released at the same time as something else that’s coming out this week. But funnily enough I can’t remember what it was.
Psystar give all PC users a Mac – Psst wanna get a knock off Mac. You can get one off Psystar for $50. Just a software download, and you’re good to go. I think they might be about to change their name to ‘Hackintosh R Us’.
BBC iPlayer to go international – Your favourite BBC shows, available to stream as soon as they’re shown in the UK. And all for a reasonable fee of just $10 bucks a show, if a BBC Worldwide Exec is to be believed. Although it would be high price to pay for you, it could export a whole new cultural phenomena. Rip off Britain coming soon to a computer near you.
Best Buy opening in the UK – The retailer is bringing the American shopping experience to the UK. The cavernous warehouse filled with all the electrical goodies you could want. Maybe even some American style customer service. And heaven forfend, even American pricing.
Fuel cell actually released – Something we’ve discussed on the show before. Touted as an answer to our power portable gadgets, ravenous hunger for energy, and the consequent disappointing battery life. Promised a decade ago, finally Toshiba is releasing one to consumers. Next thing you know they’ll be giving away a ‘Mr Fusion’ with your breakfast cereal.
