Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Now Available

Apple started shipping the new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and if you have pre-ordered it, chances are you already got hold of your copies or it is definitely on its way to your doorsteps now. Some Apple stores may already have it on their shelves by now.

Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update Released

Time to fire up Software Update once again to make way for Mac OS X 10.5.8

The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, as well as specific fixes for:

• compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort networks.
• an issue that could cause some monitor resolutions to no longer appear in Displays System Preferences.
• issues that may affect Bluetooth reliability.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

Nikon D300s & D3000 Now Official

Nikon just unveiled the new Nikon D300s and an new entry level Nikon D3000.

Nikon D300s Key Features

• 13.1 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
• 720p HD video
• Dual Card Slot (CF & SD)
• 3.0″ LCD monitor (920,000 dots)
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• 51 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• IS0 200-3200 range (6400 expanded)
• 7 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 17 RAW, 44 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
• Expeed image processing
• Picture Controls – image parameters consistent with all current Nikon DSLRs
• Same EN-EL3e battery as D300
• 72 thumbnail view in playback

Nikon D3000 Key Features

• 10.2 megapixel DX-format CCD sensor (effective pixels: 10.7 million)
• 3.0″ LCD monitor (230,000 dots)
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• IS0 100-1600 range (3200 expanded)
• 3 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG Normal)
• Expeed image processing
• Picture Styles – image parameters consistent with all current Nikon DSLRs
• ‘Miniature effect’ mock-tilt/shift effect as retouch option
• Higher capacity battery from D5000
• 72 thumbnail and calendar view in playbac

Dpreview.com has a brief hands-on of the new Nikon D300s that you might wanna check out.