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more about #optical tmp00: ..so this means my late 2010 iPhone purchase will be designed so that all of my old Apple chargers won't work with it? Again? more » The5thElephant: I'm more excited to see this on a MacBook Pro than the tablet. So is the fiberoptic cable paired with a regular wire to allow for charging? As far a... more » andrelix: Let me see if I understand: "Apple went to Intel and adopted USB for its original iMac...it made USB extremely popular." So, if I am reading this ar... more » not_a_virus.exe.vbs: Enough with the dammed cables! USB2, USb3, MIni USb Micro USB, MINI DVI, DVI, Displayport, Mini Displayport. more » Eavangel: I suppose these could also work as a step in between CAT6 and Fiber Optic Network cables right? Well it should seeing as it has Fiber in it (for speed... more » Noobs-R-Us: Make it so! I can see it on the Apple tablet and macs of next year! more » SEDAGIVE?!: My interested is lightly peaked... more » OCEntertainment: "One single port to rule them all." If we're still talking about this years after USB came into existence, it will never ever happen. Universal Seri... more » se.blackheart: lets skip the creation of another cable standard and head to a wireless device standard. nobody wants more cables in their life and bluetooth has yet ... more » AddisonGoddard: It's a genetically enhanced unicorn currently possesing the hexagontal prism of wonder. It will one day release the energies from this crystal and des... more » macpatrik: This could be revolutionary or a complete failure. I want this in a Mac Mini now. more » VenomIreland: I'm sorry, what is this "light peak"? more » RosaliaAmphisbaena: That's not a Hackintosh. That's a Mac Pro motherboard with a Light Peak connector attached. more » Kaiser-Machead: I'd love to get a Mac Mini that has some significantly beefy upgrades like this. Pretty please? more » Nathan Obbards: It sounds incredibly interesting, I just wonder about the long term durability of it. Additionally, cable management in your box will become even mor... more » Kerfudle wants to be ❤'ed: I hope this is true, because apple has generally been good at popularizing computer standards. Some examples are DVD, WiFI, and USB. Lightpeak looks l... more » Noobs-R-Us: Where can I input my credit number? more » Monty: I am really impressed, because the Intel workstations we have in our office cannot take advantage of 1 Gb per second. Okay, yes - there will be uses ... more » IN THE FACE!: Intel spaketh "Let there be light." And there was light, and its tx/rx was good. more » valkilmerisawful: Has he been chewing on marbles? more » -
#rumor
Light Peak May Arrive in Early 2010, Maybe In New Apple Products?
According to a major Light Peak provider's plans, products with the ultrafast connectivity standard may arrive as soon as early 2010. Apple helped in its development. Apple is rumored to adopt it first. Yes, you know where this is going. More » -
#apple
Intel's Light Peak Optical Standard Actually Originated at Apple, Will Come to Apple Hardware
Engadget has it on very good authority that there's a legitimate reason for the odd appearance of a Hackintosh at IDF last week: Apple was actually the catalyst for Light Peak and is working closely with Intel on the project. More » -
#intel
Intel Light Peak Optical Tech Achieves Insane 10Gb/s Speeds
Today at IDF, Intel unveiled Light Peak technology, a plan for an extremely high-speed optical cable they hope will land on consumer products in 2010. Imagine transferring an entire Blu-Ray disk in 30 seconds. And that's just the beginning. More » -
#storage
DVDs That Last for 1000 Years Might Be Overkill
Problem: Optical media like DVDs eventually die. Solution, according to Barry Lunt: Actually carve data into a disc composed of magic hard "persistent" materials with a laser. More » -
#peripherals
Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth Mouse: Knights With Laser Beams
To protect the meek scrollwheel, the honorable Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth mouse took an oath of loyalty and drew its metal shield. Then a laser was placed in its underbelly to track foe and friend alike. More » -
#cars
Road Mice Help You Burn Out at Work (Sales Pitch Needs Work)
Sometimes you don't want a mouse that looks like a mouse. Sometimes you want a mouse that looks like a Hot Wheels toy. -
