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The era of VHS tapes is winding down, and after three decades there is a lot of video content to transfer for modern playback devices. What’s more, any video stored on magnetic tape (such as VHS, Video8 and Hi8) has a limited life span and deteriorates over time. Elgato Video Capture provides an easy way to bring those precious memories into iTunes, to edit them in iMovie, and to share on the Web.  Elgato Video Capture, now in stock at Capitol Macintosh.

Almost every day we’re asked how to extend or prolong the life of your laptop batter.   You should calibrate your iBook, PowerBook, MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro computer’s lithium ion battery for best performance.

The battery has an internal microprocessor that provides an estimate of the amount of energy in the battery as it charges and discharges. The battery needs to be recalibrated from time to time to keep the onscreen battery time and percent display accurate. With all iBooks and PowerBook G4 computers, except the aluminum PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD), you should perform this procedure when you first use your computer and then every few months thereafter.

You can read the entire article by logging in to  Apple’s  Knowledge Base then enter “HT1490″ in the search field.  (if you don’t have an Apple ID, you will need to create one)

by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com

Market research firm Forrester on Friday released a report measuring customers’ overall satisfaction with computer manufacturers. Apple not only topped the list, it blew away the competition.

Apple’s overall customer satisfaction rating was at 80 percent, 14 points above the closest competitor, Gateway, who came in at 66 percent. HP and Compaq were pretty close with a 64 percent and 63 percent customer satisfaction rating, respectively.

Dell brought up the rear with a satisfaction rating of 58 percent.

The ratings were based on three categories: Useful, Easy to Use, and Enjoyable. Apple dominated in each category, scoring 82 percent (Useful), 86 percent (Easy to Use), and 72 percent (Enjoyable).

Each of the other companies mentioned in the survey received at least one score in the 50 percent range. Dell holds the distinction as the only company to get a mark below 50 percent, scoring a 47 percent in the Enjoyable category.

Forrester compiled the data from more than 4,500 consumer surveys.

If you’re a student, teacher, or staff member Apple offers special pricing to you.  We don’t participate in this program via our “bricks and mortor” store but you can Choose your Mac from this link and still support us, your local Apple Specialist.
Perfect gifts for this years grad!