Jun 04
The Sixty and Better group celebrated it’s 3rd birthday today. About 20 members enjoyed an interesting meeting with lots of member participation.
May 14
On the 2nd May 2013, The Hervey Bay Mac Users Group celebrated it’s 5th anniversary after inception in 2008. A very interesting meeting was held featuring a superb presentation by Darren, who showed us all how he manages his family’s multiple Macs, iPads, iPhones and iPods at home. At the interval, a birthday cake was enjoyed by those members present.
Bottom, Darren gives his presentation using his iPhone to control his iPad connected to the projector.
Middle, left to right, Doe, (Treasurer) Ken and Darren (Founder Members)
Dec 18
The ultimate all-in-one. Honed to the cutting edge. http://www.apple.com/au/imac/
The first iMac was a revolution: an all-in-one computer that put everything — display, processor, graphics, storage, memory and more — inside one simple, stylish enclosure. Countless innovations later, we’ve raised the bar yet again. The new iMac includes the most advanced, most brilliant desktop display we’ve ever built, and it’s filled with the latest high-performance technologies. Yet it’s just 5 millimetres thin at its edge, with up to 40 per cent less volume than the previous generation. To do all that required unprecedented feats of engineering — and imagination. We invented new technologies, pioneered new manufacturing techniques and devised all-new ways to do more in less space.
How did we make an already gorgeous widescreen display even better? By making it 75 per cent less reflective. And by re-architecting the LCD and moving it up against the cover glass. So you see your photos, games, movies and everything else in vivid, lifelike detail.
Now you’re closer to the action.
The new iMac display is not set behind the cover glass — it’s right up against it. The LCD itself is 5 millimetres thinner than before, and we used an advanced process called full lamination to eliminate a 2-millimetre gap between the LCD and the glass, something that has never been done on a display this large. Although it may not seem like much, those few millimetres are enough to make images look as if they’re leaping off the glass.
Core i5 and Core i7 processors.
The third-generation quad-core Intel Core i5 processor — built on the latest Ivy Bridge architecture — is standard on the new iMac. It’s available at a clock speed of up to 3.2GHz. Or configure iMac with a quad-core Intel Core i7 at up to 3.4GHz. Since OS X is designed to take advantage of each core, iMac captures every bit of performance from the processor. OS X also supports Hyper-Threading in the Core i7, allowing two threads to run simultaneously on each core — giving you eight virtual cores of processing power.
Turbo Boost 2.0.
Say you’re using a processor-intensive application like Aperture or Final Cut Pro that benefits from extra power. Turbo Boost 2.0 automatically increases the speed of the active cores, so the Core i7, for example, can offer up to 3.9GHz. And by shifting core frequency in small increments, Turbo Boost allows the processor to manage performance without sacrificing efficiency. All this takes place behind the scenes, so your work — and play — goes smoother and faster.
The new iMac has no optical drive so if you wish to use or burn CDs or DVDs it will be necessary to purchase an external DVD burner. It now has 4x USB 3 and 2x Thunderbolt ports. Firewire 800 has been dropped.
Available as a configurable option at the Apple Online Store, Fusion Drive is a breakthrough concept that combines the high storage capacity of a traditional hard drive with the high performance of flash storage. With Fusion Drive in your iMac, disk-intensive tasks — from booting up to launching apps to importing photos — are faster and more efficient. That’s because frequently used items are kept at the ready on speedy flash storage, while infrequently accessed items go to the hard drive. The file transfers take place in the background, so you won’t even notice. As the system learns how you work, Fusion Drive makes your Mac experience even better. And you don’t have to do a thing.
The 21.5″ iMac is now in store, 27″ expected delivery mid to late December.
Dec 17
Sit down in front of the new iMac and something incredible happens
The ultimate all-in-one. Honed to the cutting edge. New ultra-slim design.
The first iMac was a revolution: an all-in-one computer that put everything — display, processor, graphics, storage, memory and more — inside one simple, stylish enclosure. Countless innovations later, we’ve raised the bar yet again. The new iMac includes the most advanced, most brilliant desktop display we’ve ever built, and it’s filled with the latest high-performance technologies. Yet it’s just 5 millimetres thin at its edge, with up to 40 per cent less volume than the previous generation. To do all that required unprecedented feats of engineering — and imagination. We invented new technologies, pioneered new manufacturing techniques and devised all-new ways to do more in less space. One of the biggest challenges our engineers faced was how to join the front and back of the new iMac. The enclosure is so thin, it’s not possible to weld the pieces using traditional methods. So we searched far and wide for other ideas, and we found one in a process called friction-stir welding. It’s commonly used on aeroplane wings, rocket booster tanks and other parts that simply can’t fail. This process uses a combination of intense friction-generated heat and pressure to intermix the molecules of the two aluminium surfaces — creating a seamless, precise and remarkably strong join. You may not see it, but the new iMac wouldn’t be possible without it.
New Fusion Drive
Available as a configurable option at the Apple Online Store, Fusion Drive is a breakthrough concept that combines the high storage capacity of a traditional hard drive with the high performance of flash storage. With Fusion Drive in your iMac, disk-intensive tasks — from booting up to launching apps to importing photos — are faster and more efficient. That’s because frequently used items are kept at the ready on speedy flash storage, while infrequently accessed items go to the hard drive. The file transfers take place in the background, so you won’t even notice. As the system learns how you work, Fusion Drive makes your Mac experience even better. And you don’t have to do a thing.
http://www.apple.com/au/imac/performance/
http://www.apple.com/au/mac-mini/
http://www.apple.com/au/macbook-pro/
We wanted a screen as vivid as your imagination. A screen where everything you see is vibrant, detailed and sharp. With the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, we created the world’s highest-resolution notebook display. The only thing that even comes close? The remarkably compact 13-inch model. They’re two of a kind. And in a class all their own.
Multimillion-pixel view.
When you pack so many pixels into a display — over 4 million on the 13-inch model and over 5 million on the 15-inch model — the results are positively stunning. The pixel density is so high, your eyes can’t discern individual pixels. Images take on a new level of realism. Text is pin sharp. A spectacular 2560-by-1600 resolution on the 13-inch MacBook Pro and an equally impressive 2880-by-1800 resolution on the 15-inch MacBook Pro let you see more of your high-resolution images with pixel-for-pixel accuracy.
More colour and contrast. Less glare.
The Retina display reduces glare up to 75 per cent while maintaining incredible colour and quality. In fact, it has a 29 per cent higher contrast ratio than a standard MacBook Pro display. Blacks are blacker. Whites are whiter. And everything in between is rich and vibrant. IPS technology gives you a wide, 178-degree view of everything on the screen, so you’ll see the difference at practically any angle. And you’re going to love what you see.
Aug 28
Numerous new features to allow even better integration with all your Macs and iDevices. iCloud now even more synchronises you iOS features into your Mac. Notifications, Messages, Reminders etc. * THE FIRST SYSTEM UPDATE 10.8.1 HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED*
http://www.apple.com/osx/whats-new/features.html
Aug 28
Apple has updated all the notebook range including a 15″ MacBook Pro with a Retina Display. It is also much thinner and lighter and boasts all Flash storage to increase speed. All the range now use new Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs which are faster and smaller. The Superdrive, Ethernet and Firewire 800 ports have been dropped to make room for SSD storage.Those people wanting these connections will need to purchase a Thunderbolt to Firewire or Ethernet adapter costing about $35. USB ports have been updated to USB 3 but are backwards compatible to USB 2. However it now has an HDMI port for direct connection to Digital TV.
The adapters are now available from the Apple on-line Store http://store.apple.com/au/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables
It may be incredibly thin and light, but the all-new MacBook Pro is also incredibly powerful. To achieve all that in a single design required relentless focus and a willingness to make bold decisions. Every millimetre was designed, engineered, built and assembled to the most exacting performance standards. Bulky legacy technologies like the spinning hard drive and optical disc drive were left behind in favour of newer, higher-performance technologies — all-flash storage, for example. It’s much faster and far more reliable than a traditional hard drive. And it takes up 90 per cent less space. Which is one of many reasons this MacBook Pro isn’t just extremely capable, it’s extremely portable too.
http://www.apple.com/au/macbook-pro/
New MacBook Pros New processors and graphics. Pull out all the stops. Top-of-the-line processors. The 15-inch MacBook Pro features the new 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processors with 6MB of shared L3 cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz. And you can configure it to be even faster. Choose the 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 with 8MB of cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.7GHz. And go for the new 512GB third-generation SATA solid-state drive, which is up to four times faster than a traditional hard drive. To increase storage, upgrade to a 1TB hard drive. The 13-inch model also speeds things up with either the 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or the 2.9GHz Intel Core i7 — the fastest mobile dual-core processor available. With Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz, these processors bring more power to everything you do. They retain one Firewire 800, Ethernet, Superdrive and two upgraded USB 3 ports. http://www.apple.com/au/macbook-pro/features/13-and-15-inch/
New MacBook Airs
http://www.apple.com/au/macbookair/
All new iMacs are expected in July along with introduction of OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion
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May 18
HBMUG celebrated it’s 4th Anniversary on Thursday 3rd May 2012. the Group was formed by myself, Darren and Ben in my house, May 2008. We moved to the RSL in September 2008 when all the members could no longer fit into my lounge room. It has proved an excellent and popular venue. In July this year, our daytime meeting which meets at 60 and better, Dan Dinna House will celebrate it’s 2nd birthday.
From left to right, Doe, Ken, Darren, Noela and Peter.
Some of the members
Our birthday cake.
May 05
We celebrated our 22nd meeting and 2nd Anniversary with wonderful cakes made by Marion. Richard Neville kindly donated an iPod Shuffle to raffle, and it was won by Marion. We now have 85 listed members and are still growing slowly. We get about 25% of the club attending meetings at the RSL
Left to right, Annette, Ken, Ben and Marion
Below, the cakes made by Marion
May 07
Twenty four members attended our 1st Anniversary meeting and were treated to a superb presentation and demonstration of iMovie 06 by Josef. An Apple video about iMovie 09 was also shown. Richard Neville informed us of his new Apple Authorised Reseller business in Main Street. Attractive prices will be offered to members. We were presented with a chocolate 1st Birthday cake from a mystery “lady” who left it at reception.
The founding three members, left to right, Darren, Ken (founder) and Ben
