New and Noteworthy: Transitioning from .Mac to Google; SlingBox comes to Mac; more

CNET staff

Sept. 2, 2009 12:23 a.m. PT

2 min read

Transitioning from .Mac to Google MacDevCenter has a concise tutorial explaining how to smoothly transition away from the hampered .Mac service to Google's services (including GMail). "This article doesn't even attempt to try and make the hard decision of whether or not you should allow your .Mac account to expire. Actually, this article assumes you've already made that choice and presents a practical approach you can follow to get yourself on track for a smooth move to a Google-centric web experience. Getting your mail, address book, calendar, online storage, online photos, and blog squared away are among the topics we'll investigate." More.

SlingBox comes to Mac TechDigest reports that Sling Media have announced that they're releasing their SlingPlayer software for the Mac (beta of course). "That means you Mac fans can now get hold of a Slingbox and actually use it with your Net-connected Mac. The only downside is that the product isn't compatible with Apple's wireless products, so you'll likely need a direct cable connection to the Net or a non-Apple wireless solution." More.

Analyst: Half of iPod owners will switch to Zune ABI Research analyst Steve Wilson makes a questionable prediction that about half of iPod users will switch to the Microsoft Zune. "A new report from ABI Research has discovered that of those iPod users thinking of buying a new MP3 player, 58 per cent are 'somewhat likely' or 'extremely likely' to spend their money on a Zune, scheduled to hit shops in the US in November. Roughly the same percentage of non-iPod owners said they were likely to opt for a Zune when they bought a new MP3 player. So why the fluid nature of iPod buying? According to ABI Research analyst Steve Wilson, iPod users don?t tend to have the same levels of devotion to their hardware as Mac users have for their Apple gear." More.

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