Monday, August 15, 2011

GPS: Navigon MobileNavigator Premium CoPilot Live - I

In terms of interface, the different software we tested alternate good and less good. Those who were already present in our previous comparison in 2009 have changed little. This is probably the application that is most faithful to the spirit IOS. Its interface is clear and simple, and unlike others, it is not lost in the various sub-menus. Less polished, that of Navigon's not too bad either. There are just screen "Other" which is a little search and in which we tend to get lost quickly. The interface was one of the weaknesses of the previous version of CoPilot. With this version, the publisher tried to upgrade its two competitors. Clearly, there is better, although it is difficult to understand choices.

GPS: Navigon MobileNavigator Premium CoPilot Live

The market for navigation software is a lucrative niche in the App Store. The Navigon, TomTom, and other Mappy are often at the forefront in the ranking of the most profitable applications. Following the release of IOS 3 which allowed finally to this type of software to comment on the iPhone, we published a comparison of four major programs of that time. While many people will end up on the road in August, we decided to set foot in the stirrup. For several weeks, we tested the following software: Navigon MobileNavigator 1.8.2, TomTom 1.8, CoPilot Live GPS Mappy Premium 9 and 1.3.

Apple TV: the head in the clouds

Despite being a hobby that sticks to the skin from the beginning or near the Apple TV continues its merry way. The latest version of its software system out yesterday opened up new horizons ... During the developer conference (WWDC), Apple has discussed at length icloud for its computers as well as the iPhone and iPad. With version 4.3 of its system software, the Apple TV is coming to the party.

Test Magic Bar

The Magic Charger reloaded the Magic Mouse by induction (see: Testing Magic Charger Mobe). The Magic Bar intends to do the same, but the wireless keyboard or trackpad Magic. The concept is similar, as the price, but is also a success? The principle of the Magic Bar is identical to the Magic Charger. An induction module replaces the two batteries or batteries and a charging cradle allows, not surprisingly, to reload the module.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

No New Mac Pro

As we have said many times, it lacks any new Mac Pro ... the new processors. Despite the various rumors of June, there is little chance that a new model to be presented this month: the Xeon adapted to Sandy Bridge Mac Pro are not yet available. Intel presented several lines Xeon Sandy Bridge, but none that can not fit the Mac Pro.