USB 3.0 harddisk to reach retail status in November

With all the hype surrounding eSATA as the next-generation connector, it's almost too easy to forget that the ubiquitous USB has also undergone an upgrade. The third version of the standard--USB 3.0--promises speeds of up to 5Gbps and was finalized last November. However, it's only now that one of the first devices, the Freecom XS 3.0 external harddisk, has been announced.

Not only are they faster than 3Gbps eSATA devices, USB 3.0 peripherals are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and older ports, albeit at a slower speed. The Freecom XS 3.0 is claimed to be able to transfer a 5GB movie in 38 seconds. Other features of the fanless 3.5-inch external drive include AES 256-bit hardware encryption and a rubber enclosure to reduce vibrations.
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More details of the Acer Ferrari One external graphics unit

The Acer Ferrari One Netbook may already have a dual-core chip and ATI graphics processor, but that may not be enough for some. To boost the video capabilities of this unit and add a few ports along the way, Acer has introduced an optional add-on, the DynaVivid Graphics Dock.
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New MacBooks only weeks away?

While we've been hearing about a possible fall update to the iMac line, including Blu-ray options, for a couple of weeks now, the online rumor mill has now consigned itself to expecting new MacBook laptops as well. And not just any laptops, but the mythical, long-awaited, low-cost MacBooks that true believers hope will usher in a new age of Apple-based computing for those who find laptops over S$1,500 (US$1,067.92) to be out of reach.

AppleInsider says: "The new models, which appear as if they could make their debut alongside a family of more versatile iMacs in the coming weeks, are expected to arrive as the most affordable notebook offerings in the Mac maker's history."
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Get a Windows 7 PC before October 22

Dying for a new desktop or laptop with a fresh, factory-installed copy of Windows 7 on it? We all know the official start date for the Win 7 era is October 22, but some small custom PC makers are claiming they'll start shipping systems with the new OS as early as October 13.

Puget Systems, a custom PC maker in Seattle, says the following on its Web site:
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Acer Ferrari One minilaptop hits Asia

Though some may consider the new Acer Ferrari One a Netbook, we hesitate to call it that. With a dual-core AMD processor and powerful ATI graphics solution, this 11.6-inch machine is already looking to overtake the incumbents in the minilaptop market. First showcased in the UK, we finally received word that this powerful machine plans to extend its tour to Asia come October 22. Pricing details will be available at a later date, but it is estimated to be around the S$1,298.
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