Matrox updates dual- and triple-head video breakout boxes: "Matrox's existing DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go DP Edition graphics expansion modules (GXMs) now include a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, making it easier for Mac users of Apple's latest notebooks and desktops and other computer owners with DisplayPort technology to hook up to three additional monitors or projectors to their machines. The DVI version of the boxes will also get a boost in an upcoming firmware upgrade, allowing dual 1600x900 resolution....
(Via MacNN | The Macintosh News Network.)

Apple releases XCode 4 Preview 5 to developers: "Apple today posted Build 4A225 of its forthcoming XCode 4, now shaping up as a significant upgrade for developers. This fifth preview version brings a number of new features, including independent and assistant editor panes with their own histories, independent and 'tearable' tabs, new configurable alerts and more. The new preview build also enhances tab behavior, general preferences and editor views, among other changes....

(Via MacNN | The Macintosh News Network.)

Awesome Vintage Tech Ads

From (http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2010/10/15478/) and they just posted 116 More Vintage Ads!

 

You can laugh now, but some years ago you were getting a very nice deal by buying a $3398 10MB hard drive.

 

 

A sexy modem? Come on!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two are always better than one. At least according to this 1978 ad from Technico Inc. TMS9900.

 

 

Remember Elvira, Mistress of the Dark? Besides appearing on TV in features like Elvira’s Movie Macabre Halloween Special, Elvira also invited Computerworld readers to “cut through paper-based CASE [computer-aided software engineering] methods with LBMS” software.

 

 

This ad won’t make any sense if you’re not a follower of the TV series Lost. However, if you are, you’ll find it amusing…

 

 

It’s small and light at ‘only’ 11+ lbs.

 

 

“With WordStar, you have a true screen image of what your printout will look like before you print it! With WordStar, you’ll erase, insert, delete and move entire blocks of copy.” Gee, it’s like magic!

 

 

 

 

Would you say this ad was a little sexist?

 

 

 

 

Every Kid Should Have an Apple after School.

 

 

In the future, everyone will use floppy disks.

Original Apple Computer Up For Sale:

The first ever Apple computer that company founder Steve Jobs sold from his parents' garage is up for sale. It originally cost $666.66, but is expected to fetch $242,000. There were about 200 examples of the original 'Apple-1' that were launched in 1976 and only a few survive today.

This computer will be the first ever to be sold by a major auction house when it goes under the hammer at Christie's of London. It comes with the original packaging, instruction manuals and a signed letter by Steve Jobs. (Via The Presurfer.)