Mac OS Revolution

Have you know macintosh is the luxury item from Apple. Beside the expensive, mac have an elegant body. MacBook, iMac, and Mac Pro are the macintosh family for now. Macintosh have an own Operating System called Mac OS. The latest Mac OS is the Mac OS 10.8 known as Mountain Lion. Before Mac OS be known, first they called this OS is System. After many changes and innovation, Apple replace name for they System OS become Mac OS.

Mac OS have a revolution from the first name are made. 

Mac OS 7.6
Apple began to change the name of its OS since System 7.6 made ​​in January 1997. Mac OS 7.6  is the System 7.6 was renamed. And since then the name of Mac OS was introduced for the next versions.

Mac OS 8
In July 1997, Apple released Mac OS 8. The operating system is up to 1.25 million copies sold within 2 weeks and became the biggest-selling software in the period. Mac OS 8 is very stable and then a kind of software "must-have" for all Mac user community in 1997.

Mac OS 9
Mac OS 9 was released on October 23, 1999. In this version Apple introduced the Multi User System, where each user can store their data and system settings. Mac OS 9 has implementations and better memory management than previous versions. In this version Apple introduced the "Apple Software Update" to update the OS. 

Mac OS X Server
Mac OS X Server was introduced on March 16, 1999. This is the first Apple operating system released after they acquired NeXT. File manager of OS X Server is not using the Finder anymore, but has been replaced by the Workspace Manager from the NeXTSTEP.

Mac OS X Version 10 (Cheetah)
Released on March 24, 2001, Mac OS Xv10 look modern era began and left a classic look. Built on UNIX, a completely new and different from Mac OS 9 and earlier versions. In this version first introduced the Dock for Mac OS application settings.

Mac OS X Version 10.1 (Puma)
On 25 September 2001, Apple released the newest operating system is Mac OS X v10.1. This version is pretty well received although there is a lot of criticism about the lack of features and the number of annoying bugs. Puma has a significant performance increase than the previous versions.

Mac OS X Version 10.2 (Jaguar)
Released on August 23, 2002, jaguar very well received by Mac users. With higher stability, improved performance and speed and better compatibility. In this version the first time Apple include Code Name (Jaguar) to any ad campaign they are doing.

Mac OS X Version 10.3 (Panther)
Mac OS X Panther was released on October 24, 2003. In this version of the TextEdit application is compatible with Microsoft Word documents (. Doc). There are also several new applications that are included such as Font Book, FileVault, Safari and iChat AV. This is the first time in the version introduced to replace the Safari browser Internet Explorer for Mac.  

Mac OS X Version 10.4 (Tiger)
Mac OS X Tiger was released on 29 April 2005 and up to 2 million copies sold in the first six weeks of its release. In June 2007 even more than 22 million users of the Mac OS, or more than 67% of users use the Mac OS X Tiger. In this version introduced some new apps like Automator, Grapher, Dictionary, Quartz Composer, Au Lab and Dashboard.

Mac OS X Version 10.5 (Leopard) 
Mac OS X Leopard was released October 26, 2007, and comes in two versions, desktop and server. After the release of Tiger, there are more than 300 changes made in Apple's Leopard. Ranging from increased security, stability to a variety of new features for developers. 

Mac OS X Version 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Released on June 8, 2009, Snow Leopard comes with a very cheap price compared to other versions, which is just $ 29 only. Snow Leopard substantially improved performance, efficiency, and reduced memory footprint.

Mac OS X Version 10.7 (Lion)
Mac OS X Lion or the more heavily promoted as OS X Lion was first introduced on October 20, 2010. Here the many changes made ​​by Apple as the Mac App Store support, it is easy to see which applications are installed, as well as various development related to Apple's iOS.

Mac OS X Version 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
This is the latest Mac OS, Mountain Lion! Just released on July 25, 2012 yesterday, Mountain Lion comes with various features, such as the replacement of the support Messages iChat with iMessages. With this feature, each user can send unlimited messages to all users of Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch. Furthermore Mountain Lion Safari browser also comes with the latest 6 can not be enjoyed by previous Mac OS versions.   
  

System Revolution, the forerunner of Mac OS

 Now Apple is the Luxury item. Apple run the closed source Operating System called Mac OS, so we as user can not tooling hardware and software freely Windows OS. That is maintaining the authenticity of Mac OS till now. But do you know history that Mac OS first name is not Mac OS. It just called System.

 

Here is the history of System Revolution, the forerunner of Mac OS

 

System 1.0
When the first Mac OS was released, his name is not Mac OS .. but it is often simply called System. 
On January 24, 1984, Apple released the System 1.0 operating system .. The first Operating System is the forerunner of  Mac OS in the future.
System 1.0 is to adopt the concept of the Xerox Alto, but many GUI elements it is made by Apple itself, such as the menu bar, pop up menu, drag and drop and direct manipulation. You could say that System 1.0 is the operating system that introduces the GUI (Graphical User Interface), which at the time was still not popular because most computers still use the command line.
System 1.0 can only run one application only in one time, in other words .. she was not able to do multitasking. In May 5, 1984, Apple released the System 1.1 by Finder 1.1.

System 2.0 
System 2.0 introduced Apple in April 1985. Equipped with a 4.1 and MiniFinder Finder to open applications quickly. It also introduced the system taking screenshots using Command + Shift + 3. In System 2.0, the user can shutdown computer through the menu provided.

System 3.0/3.1/3.2
Apple released this version in January 1986. System 3.0 comes along with the introduction of his Mac Plus. Equipped with Finder 5.1, System 3.0 is able to run faster than the previous version. This is because the existing System 3.0 Disk Cache technology which will keep the activities that are often performed in memory. One month later System 3.1 was released. Continued System 3.2 in June 1986 and System 3.3 on January 1987. 

System 4.0/4.1 
Apple releases System 4.0 with Finder 5.4 in March 1987. In addition to bug fixes, no changes were too significant at this 4.0 system. System 4.0 can only be run on a Mac with 512 KB of RAM or more.
Surprisingly only 1 months ago, Apple released another System 4.1 with Finder 5.5. More strangely again, system 4.1 can only be run on a Mac with 1MB of RAM or more. 

System 4.2 (System Software 5.0)
This is where the confusion occurs name. In October 1987 Apple released System 4.2 with Finder 6.0. But they called System Software 5. Finally, many are calling this operating system as the System 5. In this version, copy and paste can be done more easily with equipped progress bar and cancel button.
In System Software 5 was also the first time that Apple introduced with the release MultiFinder Multitasking feature.One month later, November 1987 Apple released the System 4.3 with Finder 6.0. Or many call as the System Software 1.5

System 6.0 
Apple released System 6  in June 1988. This is an operating system made ​​more stable and long term. System 6 was able to run rapidly and be able to run Floppy Disk with only 300-400 MB RAM only, leaving plenty of RAM to run other applications.

System 7.0/7.5/7.5.3
On May 13, 1991, Apple released the systems 7.0 with significant changes. Adding a variety of new applications, improved stability and new features. System 7.0 gives freedom to users to open many apps as long as there are remaining memory. In this version users can also share files on your hard drive over the network.
In January 1995, Apple released System 7.5 and continued with System 7.5.3 in May 1996. 
  
 

Android OS Revolution

Android is the Operating System which was booming now. In this year Android has been widely used by Smartphone and Tablet PC. Google made Android OS on March 09th 2009 it's called Android 1.1 version. Running over time, now Android have 9 version of operating system.

Here is the Android Revolution from oldest version to the latest version

Android Version 1.1 (No Name)
On March 9, 2009, Google released the Android OS version 1.1. Android version is equipped with an aesthetic update to the application, alarm clock, voice search (search sound), sending messages to Gmail, and email notification.

 
Android Verson 1.5 (Cupcake) 

In mid-May 2009, Google re-released mobile phone using Android and the SDK (Software Development Kit) with version 1.5 (Cupcake). There are several updates including the addition of several features in this mobile version of the ability to record and watch videos with the camera mode, upload video to YouTube and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone, A2DP Bluetooth support, the ability to automatically connect to a Bluetooth headset, animation screen, and on-screen keyboard that can be adapted to the system.

Android Version 1.6 (Donut)

Donut (version 1.6) was released in September by displaying the search process better than before, battery usage indicator and control applet VPN. Another feature is the gallery that allows the user to select the photos to be removed; cameras, camcorders and interface the gallery; CDMA / EVDO, 802.1x, VPN, Gestures, and a Text-to-speech engine; ability to dial contacts, technological change text to speech (not available on all phones; procurement VWGA resolution.





Android Version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair)

On December 3, 2009 re-launched Android phones with version 2.0/2.1 (Eclair), changes made are hardware optimization, improved Google Maps 3.1.2, change the UI with a new browser and support for HTML5, the new list of contacts, support flash for the camera 3 , 2 MP, digital zoom, and Bluetooth 2.1.

With the growing and increasing number of Android handsets, a growing number of third parties who wish to distribute their applications to the Android operating system. Applications are transformed into the renowned Android operating system is Shazam, Backgrounds, and WeatherBug. The Android operating system in the internet site is also considered important to create native Android applications, for example by MySpace and Facebook. 



Android Version 2.2 (Froyo/Frozen Yoghurt) 


 On May 20, 2010, the Android version 2.2 (Froyo) was launched. These changes are generally against previous versions include support for Adobe Flash 10.1, speed performance and application of 2 to 5 times faster, integration V8 JavaScript engine that used Google Chrome that speeds rendering capability in the browser, the application installation in SD Card, WiFi capabilities portable hotspot, and the ability to auto update in the Android Market. 






Android Version 2.3 (Gingerbread) 

On December 6, 2010, the Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) was launched. General changes obtained from the Android version, among other upgrades games (gaming), improved copy and paste function, the display interface (User Interface) redesigned, support for video formats VP8 and WebM, new audio effects (reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost), support the ability of Near Field Communication (NFC), and the number of cameras support more than one. 


Android Version 3.0/3.1 (Honeycomb)

Android Honeycomb is designed specifically for tablet PC. Android version supports larger screen sizes. User Interface on Honeycomb is also different because it is designed for tablets. Honeycomb also supports multi-processor and hardware acceleration (hardware) for graphics. The first tablet to run Honeycomb is the Motorola Xoom. 





Android Version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Announced on October 19, 2011, brought Honeycomb features to smartphones and added new features including facial recognition unlock with, network data usage monitoring and control, unified social networking contacts, photography enhancements, offline email search, and share information using NFC . First handset using the operating system is Samsung Galaxy Nexus.



Android Version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) 

Jelly Bean Android, which was launched at the recent Google I / O and brings a number of advantages and new features. The new additions include increased input keyboard, the new design features of the search, new UI and search through Voice Search is faster.

Not to forget Google Now also a section updated. Google Now give the right information at the right time anyway. One is the ability to check the weather, the traffic, or the results of sporting events. The operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean first appeared in the Asus tablet product, the Google Nexus 7. 

iPad Mini

iPad Mini was launched with his brother, iPad with Retina Display  In an event in San Jose, United States, which took place on Wednesday (23/10/2012) local time. In this time, CEO Apple, Tim Cook assisted Phil Schiller presented this latest product from Apple.

iPad Mini, "I think you know what this is," said Phil Schiller. "It's not just the iPad that reduce, nothing is more remarkable than this. Very thin, pretty and light ". Apple, as usual, since the era of Steve Jobs, it often uses hyperbolic words to describe their products. However, the iPad Mini is thin and seems lighter than another iPad.

With a thickness of only 7.2 mm, 25% thinner than the iPad, has a weight of only 308.5 grams or 53% lighter than the iPad Previous. iPad mini is available for black and white versions, just like other iPad series.
Screen size is 7.9 inches, approaching the rumor 7.85 inches. Resoulusinya same as the iPad 2, which is 1024 x 768. With the size and resolution, the iPad application can run on the iPad mini with no changes.
For the price, this series starts at $ 329 for 16 GB Wifi and the series with the most expensive is $ 659 and 64GB mobile network.
At the end, there is a new advertising gig for iPad Mini, followed by the return of Tim Cook to the stage. At the end of his talk: "We hope you love these products as we love the process of making this product, personally, I thank all the team at Apple who worked so hard to make something that you see now. They dedicate much of their lives to make the best products on earth. These are people that I know most talented and most innovative "

iPad with Retina Display

Apple launching the new product from iPad series called iPad with Retina Display. This is the 4th generation from iPad after previous Apple launching iPad, iPad 2 and the new iPad (iPad 3) so we can call it iPad 4. iPad 4 will be present along with his little brother, iPad Mini.

iPad with Retina Display was launched In an event in San Jose, United States, which took place on Wednesday (23/10/2012) local time.

 

Time is a convenient introduction less than a year after the announcement of the 3rd generation iPad, also known as the New iPad. The tablet was introduced, also in March 2012.

Some of the reforms implemented in the Apple iPad with Retina Display also has a new processor A6x who claimed to have 2 times higher performance than its predecessor, which is used in the New A5X iPad. If the speed of the graphics is also claimed to increase 2X.

At the front of the iPad the there are FaceTime camera with a  of 720p resolution. Apple also embed image processing processor similar to the one used in the iPhone 5.

Other features include the enhanced capabilities of 4G LTE as well as compatible with KDDI, the battery life as long as 10 hours, and a new dock connector (lighting) and a complete adapter for SD card.

On price, iPad with Retina Display put a price on 499 dollars for 16 GB WiFi only version and 629 dollars for the version of the WiFi + cellular connection. Ipad 4 screen still carrying the same screen as its predecessor, which is 9.7 inches.

Course, six months is too fast for launching the new product. But it's all happening. so, we all have seen the excellent specifications from iPad with Retina Display, whether you are the  iPad 3 owner will sell it and buy this iPad with Retina Display.

iTunes app

 For the Apple users, the iTunes app certainly is not  foreign. But if you already exactly what is iTunes?

 iTunes is a free app that lets you organize and play digital music and video on your computer. It’s also a store that has everything you need to be entertained. That makes it the perfect place to listen, watch, read, play, explore, and shop.

iTunes app divided into three part. There are:

  iTunes Player

iTunes player is one application in which there are music, movies, and TV shows in one place. You can search in your collection and play them. It appear more album pictures with title and the artist inside. When you click the album pictures, you will see a track list and you can play them. As well as movies and TV shows, you can choose your collection and enjoy the movies.

iTunes Store

When you need the music, movies, application, or TV shows requiring immediate, you can download this on iTunes Store. iTunes Store is the world’s #1 music store is about much more than just music. Shop for movies, TV shows, apps, games, and books. So don't worry you will be missed music update from your favorite artist. You can see and download the latest movies and TV shows also.

iTunes Everywhere (iCloud)

iCloud is one of the most innovation from iTunes app. it makes iTunes even better, because your music, movies, TV shows, apps, books, and more live not just on your computer, but on all your other devices, too. Even music you haven’t purchased from iTunes can be stored in and played from iCloud. So wherever you are, your favorite entertainment is always right there with you. You can use this on your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV.

So iTunes app is the application from Apple that helps you find and play your favorite music, movies, tv shows, and applications from Apple. Now iTunes can be downloaded from another OS (Not only Mac OS and iOS) like Windows. Even the news that a time Android (that in fact Apple rival) will use this application also. Let see the fact.

iPhone 5 Resolution

Apple was officially launching the 6th generation of iPhone called iPhone 5. Of concern in this phone is the display. iPhone 5 using 4-inch display, while we know that from iPhone 2G until iPhone 4S Apple always use 3.5 inch display. This is an innovation considering its rival have long used this screen. The rival even use the larger screen like Samsung Galaxy s3 use 4.8 inch and SONY Xperia Arc use 4.2 inch.

But iPhone have a weapon to destroy the rival, one of which is High Resolution on it's screen. iPhone 5 use the 4-inch with 1136 x 640 pixels equal with some LCD TV 24 inch. The resolution have 326 pixels per inch (ppi) density. It is so incisive for 4-inch screen.

iPhone 5 have different in screen size with previous generation. it's nearly 9 millimeters taller than iPhone 4S, but have same width.so So it’s just as easy to type with one hand.


The iPhone 5 resolution is so incisive because it use the Retina Display (Also use in New iPad and MacBook Pro With Retina Display).





Although have a bigger screen than the previous generation, iPhone 5 resolution have a more density than iPhone 4S. Even its rival that it fact use the larger screen must be careful with this Apple product.

Apple iPhone 5 Hardware

2012 is the year 6th generation of iPhone launching called the iPhone 5. Not much change is shown in this generation, changes seen from size of the screen. iPhone 5 use 4-inch display screen And as stunning as the Retina display is on the iPhone 4S, this one gives you 18 percent more pixels for an impressive 1136 x 640 resolution. Therefore iPhone 5 looks taller than previous iPhone.

For details, this is the iPhone 5 hardware features

1. Ringer / Mute - The toggles switch button to change the mode from normal mode to the iPhone ring mode or silent mode

2. Antenna - On the sides are thin antennas in every corner of the iPhone. Placement is roughly the same as the iPhone 4S

3. Front camera - the camera just above the speaker functioning to heard receive calls voice. This camera possessed 720p HD resolution (1.2 MP)

4. Speaker - The voice of people to talk will be heard from this hole

5. Headphones - headphones plug here to listen to music or make calls without using a loudspeaker. Cassette adapter for car stereo can also be connected here

6. Hold Button - This button functions for on / off. Sleep / wake button. To take a screenshot can be used a judicious combination of the Hold button and Home buttons gets the result you're looking for

7. Volume buttons - located next to the Ringer / mute switch, this button allows you to raise and lower the volume of music, and voice dialing

8. Home Button - the only button on the iPhone. Can do fat things. One time press will return to the homescreen, double click going to the app switcher. It is also a key combination for screenshots, membesakan control music when phone is locked. Using siri, and restart the iPhone

9. Lightning Connector - One hardware change is more visible on the iPhone 5. This port is on the bottom is used for synchronizing your iPhone to the computer

10. Speaker - there were two holes under the iPhone, is covered by a metal mesh. The speaker function is to play music, sound alerts or calls on the speakerphone

11. Microphone - the microphone picks up your voice for phone calls

12. Sim card - a small slot in addition to the iPhone to put your sim card

NOT PICTURED, On the back of iPhone

13. 4G LTE chip -  is an upgrade from the previous iPhone is still using 3G (HSPA). 4G (LTE) will be much faster for internet connection

14. Back camera - on the back of the iPhone there is an 8MP camera for taking higgh resolution photos and videos in HD 1080p

15. Flash camera - the camera is on the back side. To help lighting when you take a picture

16. Back microphone - between the rear camera and flash cameras there is a microphone to pick up sound when taking video using back camera (the first on the iPhone)

ASUS VivoBook vs Apple MacBook Air

ASUS will present as Apple competitors in 2013 for notebook category. Not bear responsibility, ASUS come with VivoBook that it fact thousand weapon to destroy Apple especially MacBook Air. ASUS VivoBook come with Touchscreen display, SSD on Hard Drive (which has now used by Apple MacBook Air), and same Multi-Touch Gesture on Mouse Pad like MacBook.

If seen, VivoBook's shape is like MacBook Air. So,  for those of you just choose what Operating System you want to use, whether Windows 8 (ASUS VivoBook) or MacOS X  (MacBook Air). Because of the form and function may not be much different between them.

 
 For details, this is the specifications both

When compared to the specification both,  MacBook Air far superior in processor and Hard Drive. On the hard drive, they use the flash storage while VivoBook still use HDD and SSD (for some series).

But VivoBook superior on Display because using the touchscreen (still rare in notebook) and the prices. ASUS VivoBook countless cheap compared Apple MacBook Air

Both using the latest Operating System each Windows 8 from Microsoft and Mac OS X Mountain Lion from Apple. Indeed both have advantages and disadvantages of each.OS Security from Mac OS it was no doubt, also with a faster processor make Apple MacBook Air difficult rivaled. But with ASUS VivoBook inovation there is touchscreen display on notebook make ASUS almost be equated with MacBook Air. ASUS is smart to find an innovation which make its product views at the market.

2013 is the proving year both whether MacBook still survive with its Mac OS X or will be destroyed by ASUS VivoBook with its Touchscreen Display etc.

ASUS VivoBook a Notebook with touchscreen

Finally the new competitors for Apple has come. Not only Samsung as iOS competitors with his Android, not only Microsoft as MacOS competitors with his Windows OS. But now there is a new competitor come from Notebook (For Apple known as MacBook).

With the advent of Windows 8, some vendors are starting to introduce touch screen notebook. One of them ASUS by presenting VivoBook.VivoBook will present in two screen size,  there are 11.6 inches called S 200  and 14.0 inches called S 400. Screen both use the touchscreen technology that ASUS presented as a new experience for the consumer.

 

 

Specification of  ASUS VivoBook

This is the specification for ASUS VivoBook Series:

ASUS VivoBook S200
Processor : Intel dual core CPU; Intel core i3-3217U CPU
OS : Windows 8
Display : 11.6" 16:9HD ( 1266 x 768 ) LED backlit
Graphics : Intergrated
Memory : 1333MHz DDR3 4 GB
Hard drive : 500 GB 5400 rpm
Optical drive : N/A
Dimensions : 30.3 cm x 20.0cm x 2.17cm
weight : 1.40kg ( with 38W/h polymer battrey )


ASUS VivoBook S400:
Processor: Intel Core i3-3217U CPU; Intel Core i5-3317U CPU
OS: Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro
Display: 14" 16:9 HD (1366 x 768) LED backlit
Graphics: Integrated
Memori: 1600MHz DDR3 4GB
Hard drive: 500GB 5400 rpm + 24GB SSD (cache)
Optical drive: N/A
Dimensions: 33.9cm x 23.9cm x 2.1cm
Weight: 1.8Kg (with 44W/h polymer battery)

The ASUS VivoBook model is like Apple MacBook Air with ultra thin body and using alumunium materials. Apple seems to be working hard to compete this Notebook. Because the prices offer ASUS start from $500 for the lower specification. But seems the prices for the highest specification will not be more expensive than Apple MacBook Air. So for the same shape, the higher specification (for some series), also using a touchscreen and certainly cheaper price than Apple MacBook Air, which notebook that you choose.