Apple Finishing Up Work on an Ultra-Thin 15" Notebook

Apple is working on a 15" ultra-thin Mac notebook, MacRumors has learned. We aren't certain if it will be called a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, but we do know that it is already in late testing stages at Apple.

Apple's notebook lineup has received a significant revamp over the past two years, and the introduction of the MacBook Air seems to have finally edged out the low-end MacBook design. While originally priced as a premium product, the Air seems to have found a more mainstream market as its starting price dropped to only $999.

MacBook Air

Many now expect that Apple's design choices in the Air will eventually make their way to the MacBook Pro product, with the use of integrated SSD and lack of optical drive being the most notable changes allowing for such a thin design. While we don't know for a fact, we expect that any future "ultra thin" laptop from Apple will also dispense with a built-in optical drive. As evidenced by its recent release of the optical drive-less Mac mini, Apple has no problem leaving physical media behind.

The ultra-thin market is also about to get much more competitive this fall as Intel's partners begin launching their Ultrabook notebooks.

The timing of an ultra-thin 15" Apple notebook remains a mystery to us as Apple just revamped the MacBook Air with new 11" and 13" models. Meanwhile the MacBook Pro line was refreshed in February, likely pushing the next release out to at least very late in the year.

All of us who have got iPad are looking for best and easy converter programs with the enjoyment of iPad miracle. In this way it will become more convenient to enjoy music, movie video and ebook, etc.. I found several programs that are really easy to use.
No. 1 iPad Converter Suite
iPad Converter Suite is the first choice for all because it can rip DVD, convert video to iPad and transfer files from iPad to computer. Only program can do almost all things.

No. 2 Free iPad Video Converter
iPad Video Converter is a wonderful simple and easy iPad video converter. It can convert almost all video formats to iPad which lets you enjoy watching any video on your iPad anywhere and anytime.

No. 3 DVD to iPad Converter
DVD to iPad Converter is mainly to rip DVD for iPad to MPEG, MP4, AVI, WMV, RM, DivX etc..
In addition, these programs above are good video editor. They can trim, crop and add watermark to video. All are so easy to meet your requirement.

Tips for MTS, TS, M2TS High Defination Video Format

More and more people have their own Camcorder to record their life, family parties and something important to them.
But there are some problems when you:
1. When you want to edit them in Windows Movie Maker or some other edit software
2. When you want to put them into your portable media players, such as iPod, iPhone, Zune, Creative Zen and so on
3. When you want to watch them on some HD video players, such as Xbox, PS3, Apple TV and so on.
4. When you want to share your videos with your friends on youtube, myspace and other online video website.
All the problems' reason is the video format, MTS.
The video format of your HD Camcorder is MTS, and it is not supported by almost any video editing software, PMP, HD video Player and youtube.
So you have to convert it to common video formats.

Tip 1: Some knowledge about MTS, M2TS, TS

MTS format is a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, JVC. etc.
.MTS files are used primarily with Sony hardware. Camcorders make use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a format for recording and playback of high definition video.
M2TS is a Sony high definition video file type. M2TS files are raw AVCHD videos recorded using Sony's camcorders, such as the HDR-SR(xx)series models. Panasonic, Canon and other brands of AVCHD camcorders also record in M2TS format.
TS (Transport Stream) is a communications portocol for audio, video, and data. It is a type of digital continer format that encapsulates packetized elementary streams and other data.

Tip 2: How to solve the 4 problem above.
It is easy to imagine that i met those problems when i got my first HD Camcorder. But now it is really easy for me to solve those problems.
The most important thing is convert your MTS file to other video files.

And here i recommend you Aiseesoft MTS Converter

The following is a simple guide for you:



Step 1: Load Video
Click “Add File” to load the video that you want to convert to Aiseesoft MTS Converter.

Step 2: Choose Your Output Profile and Settings
From “Profile” drop-down list you can choose your output profile according to your need.
For example, if you have a iPod and you want to convert video for it, you need to choose “iPod” from the profile list and then it also provides the second chance to specify your iPod generation.
You can also click “setteing”adjust the settings of your output video, such as “video/audio encoder”, “Video/audio Bitrate”, “Channels”, “Resolution” and so on..

Step 3: Video Editing
This powerful MTS Converter allows you to do many video editings.
1. Click "Effect" to make special effect for your movie.
You can adjust the “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Saturation” and also you can use “deinterlacing” to improve you output effect.
2. Trim:
“Trim” function allows you to pick up any part of your video to convert. You can just convert a part of your video that you want.
3: Crop:
Cut off the black edges of the original movie video and watch in full screen on your iPod using the "Crop" function.

Step 4: Conversion
After you have done all the steps above you can click “Start” button to start your conversion.

Tip 3:
If you want to know more about TS, you can have a look Aiseesoft TS Video Converter

How to Rip DVD and Convert Video for Your New iPhone 4

With the release of iPhone 4, Aiseesoft Studio also releases corresponding converting software for iPhone fans. The main products are Aiseesoft DVD to iPhone 4 Converter and Aiseesoft iPhone 4 Movie Converter. Aiseesoft DVD to iPhone 4 Converter can convert DVD to iPhone 4 easily and fast. Aiseesoft iPhone 4 Movie Converter can convert MPG, MPEG, MPEG 2, VOB, DAT, MP4, M4V, TS, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, MKV, 3GP, 3G2, FLV, SWF, MPV, MOD, TOD, QT, MOV, DV, DIF, MJPG, MJPEG, HD video, AVI to iPhone 4. So why do you always buy movies and songs from iTunes with extra money? It can help you make use of your resources.

The software is very easy in use. You just need download, install and run the trial version.


The product is multifunctional. It can trim, crop, edit video effect, merge, add text and image watermark, select audio track and subtitle, adjust video settings and snapshot.
Moreover, there are other products relevant to iPhone 4 such as Aiseesoft Blu-ray to iPhone 4 Ripper, Aiseesoft iPhone 4 Ringtone Maker and Aiseesoft iPhone 4 Transfer. If you are interested, you can have a try.

If you are a Mac user, you can also enjoy them.

Full Guide: How to Convert DVD to MP4, AVI, 3GP, iPod ......

DVD is the first choice for many people when they want to watch movies at home. It has high quality picture, different subtitles and audio tracks and most important, some of the DVD movies are more enjoyable than than the cinema one.
However, when we travel, when the disc is broken, when we want to backup the DVD movies, when we want to share the movies with friends, when we want to make usage of the movie, what should we do?
Convert DVD to video video formats you need.

This guide aims to show you how to convert DVD to different video format both for windows/mac users.

Part 1: How to Convert DVD on Windows with DVD Ripper



Step 1: Load DVD
Put your DVD to your DVD Drive and click “Load DVD” button to add your DVD
Step 2: Choose Profile
Choose your output video profile from a drop-down list.
Step 3: Start Conversion

Part 2: How to Convert DVD on Mac with DVD Ripper for Mac



Step 1: Load DVD
Click the “Load DVD” button, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your DVD-ROM, and Click “Open”.
Step 2: Choose output profile and settings
Selecting output format is really easy, you can chose your output format according to your devices players and the default setting works great.
For a veteran of digital player, you could customize your own settings by clicking “Settings” button to chose your own video resolution, frame rate, bit rate, encoder, etc.
Step 3: Start Conversion

If you want to convert both DVD and videos, here is a really powerful DVD Converter Suite . It can help you to convert DVD and videos easily. It can also help you to backup the iPod music and videos to your computer.

Apple will release a white iPod touch late this year

Appleinsider reports that apple will publish a white iPod touch late this year with some new features. Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said recent industry checks point to Apple unveiling a white iPod Touch in August or September, which is typically when the company shows off its new portable music players. However, the new device will have few if any feature changes from the current iPod Touch, Kuo said.

Apple's iPod Touch is currently available in black. The device comes with a Retina display, HD video recording, and FaceTime video chatting. Apple sells 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB models for $229, $299, and $399.

Apple launching a white version of the iPod Touch with little to no improvement isn't unprecedented. Earlier this year, after a long wait, Apple finally launched the white iPhone 4, which delivered the same functionality as the black version. That device currently retails for $199 and $299 for 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively.

Exactly why Apple apparently won't update its flagship iPod this year is unknown. However, Kuo told AppleInsider that it could have something to do with Apple's desire to focus its mobile efforts on the iPhone and iPad.

It might not be a bad idea. Apple's iPod business has been on the decline as of late as the company's other mobile products soar. During Apple's fiscal third quarter, the company sold 7.54 million iPod units, representing a 20 percent decline year over year, it announced earlier this week. Apple sold 20.34 million iPhones and 9.25 million iPads to tally year-over-year gains of 142 percent and 183 percent, respectively.

During the fiscal third quarter, Apple's iPod revenue was just 4.6 percent of its total sales. During the same period last year, the iPod's revenue share stood at nearly 10 percent.

Even so, there's no telling what Apple might have planned. The company is notoriously secretive, and any rumor must be taken with a grain of salt.

Apple declined to comment on whether it will launch a new iPod later this year.

Total video converter and Best DVD Ripper is now the perfect software for converting video and DVD to iPod touch.

How to Put Your Blu Ray DVD to Your iPod/iPhone?

Blu-ray movies are replacing the standard DVD movies for its sharper, brighter, and more detailed. You will feel you are watching movies in theater except the size of your and you are in your home. Blu-ray is so nice that many people will think of putting them on their iPod or iPhone. It is possible that if you have a nice Blu Ray Ripper and maybe an
iPod Transfer and
iPhone Transfer


Part 1: How to Rip Blu Ray DVD movies to iPod iPhone video format?

Before you run this blu-ray ripper you need to install any dvd
Here is a free download link:
http://static.slysoft.com/SetupAnyDVD.exe

Step 1: Load your BD

Load your BD disc in to your blu-ray driver.


Step 2: Output Profile

Choose your output profile from the drop-down list according to your need. You choose output

format as the generatoin of your iPod and iPhone.
You can also set the specific settings of your output video, such as ''resolution'“video

bitrate” “encoder” and so on.

After you have done all the tings above, you need to click the start button to convert your blu-ray disc.

Tips:

You can also do many video editing works about your output video.

1. Effect:
You can adjust the “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Saturation” of your output video and also you can select to use
the “deinterlacing” function which make your video more enjoyable.
2. Trim
To pick up any part of your BD movie to converter, you can use “Trim” function.
3. Crop
You can choose any play area to convert by using the Crop function.
4. Watermark
You can add your own watermark on the output video, the watermark can be words and also picture. You can choose the font of your words and other really enjoyable function

Part 2: How to Put Your Movies on Your iPod iPhone?

Step 1: Run iPod Transfer and Plug your iPod or iPhone to your computer

This powerful iPod Transfer can recognize your iPod or iPhone automatically and show the info of your iPod or iPhone on the interface.

Step 2: Choose the movie

Click the "Computer to iPod/iPhone" button and you are allowed to choose file and folder.

You just need to find your converted movie on your computer and click ok. Your movie will be delivered to your iPod or iPhone directly.

How to Rip DVD, Convert Video, Backup iPod info,Make iPhone Ringtone, Copy DVD on Mac

Two years ago, I had my first Mac. Today I get my new MacBook Pro. So I am totally a Mac fan now. I enjoy my Mac very much. I always watch movies on my Mac and sometimes rip my DVD movies on it and convert video to another format. Also I make my own iPhone ringtone on it. And recently, I copy my DVDs on it as well. Now I will share my experience with you.

My article includes 5 part:
Part 1. How to rip DVD to video format on Mac
Part 2. How to convert video on Mac
Part 3. How to transfer info between iPod and Mac
Part 4. How to make iPhone ringtone on Mac
Part 5. How to copy DVD on Mac

Before we get start, I want to introduce you a really powerful tool:
Aiseesoft DVD Software Toolkit for Mac. It can do what I said above easily.

Part 1. How to rip DVD on Mac
Just click DVD Ripper for Mac on the main interface.

Step 1. Load you DVD.
Click the “Load DVD” button(a), find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your DVD-ROM, and Click “Open”.

Tick the check boxes(b) before the titles and chapters that you want to rip.

Step 2. Chose output profile and settings.
Selecting output format is really easy, you can chose your output format according to your devices players and the default setting works great.

Tips: Sample rate (Hz) = any value up to 48000 (higher value = better sound quality = bigger file)
Bitrate (kbps) = any value up to 160 (higher value = better sound quality = bigger file)
After setting your own output and settings you can click “Start” button to start your conversion. (The time of the conversion depends on your DVD and the settings you chose.)

Part 2. How to convert video on Mac
Click Video Converter for Mac on the interface.



Step 1. Load video
Easily click “Add File” to load your video that you want to convert.

Step 2. Choose output profile and settings
At the bottom of the interface there are a drop-download list named “profile”. You can choose your output format here.

You can also adjust the settings of your output video, such as Resolution, Bit rate and so on.
After you finish the 2 steps, you can just click “Start” button to start your conversion.

Part 3. How to transfer info iPod and Mac
Use iPod Manager for Mac

Step 1. Plug your iPod to your Mac
Aiseesoft iPod Manager for Mac can find it automatically.

Step 2.
a. if you want to transfer music and videos from iPod to Mac
Pick up what you want to backup
Just click Music and all of your music on your iPod will be listed, so you can pick up which songs you want to transfer. (Click “Video”/“Picture”, if you want to backup your videos and image.)

Click “iPod to Mac” and find where to put your iPod info on your Mac and click “Open”

b. if you want to put music and videos from Mac to iPod.
1. Click “Music”
2. Click “Mac to iPod” and pick up the songs on your Mac you want to put on your iPod and click “Open”
(If you want to put video/image, just click “Video”/“Picture” and other operation is the same as putting songs)

Part 4. How to make iPhone ringtone on Mac

Click iPhone Ringtone Maker for Mac on the main interface.

Step 1: Click “Browse” on the right side of "Input File" to import the file that you want to make ringtone from it.

Step 2: Play it and listen the music to find the segment that you want to use it as ringtone. Then drag and click the start & end slider to set your wanted segment, or type the start & end time in the corresponding text box directly to get the exact segment. You also can pre-listen the converted audio before generate.

Step 3: Click “Browse” on the right side of "Local Output Folder" to choose the output destination.

Step 4: Check "Export to iPhone" option, the converted ringtone will be load to your iPhone directly.
[b]Step 5[/b]: After all the settings are finished, click “Generate” to begin making your own iPhone ringtone.

Key function
● Convert any video to iPhone ringtone M4R
● Create iPhone ringtone from any audio files
● Get any clips from video and audio
● Edit Added iPhone ringtones

Part 5. How to copy DVD on Mac
You need to use DVD Copy for Mac.



Step 1. Load Your Source
This excellent DVD copy for Mac allows you to load DVD folder and DVD image ISO.

Step 2. Choose Output Info
1. “Full Disc” or “Main Movie”
This DVD copy for Mac enables you to copy the full disc and also the main movie according to your need.

2. “Audio”, “Subtitle” and “Volume” name
You can choose your output audio from the “Audio” drop-down list, such as “all audio”/ “None”/ or some audio the DVD provide.

Subtitle is always an important thing, you can choose your output subtitle in “Subtitle” drop-down list.

You can also name your output volume's name

Step 3. Choose Your Target
You can copy your DVD to another DVD disc, DVD folder or DVD image ISO.

Tips:
1. You can also choose to copy the menus or not.
2. All the info you choose will be dispalyed on the “Info Box”.