As Intel and Apple's ThunderBolt technology gains widespread adoption, a broader range of ThunderBolt computer peripherals and storage options are arriving to more affordably leverage the potential of this high-bandwidth interface. MacGizmoGuy focuses in on the latest ThunderBolt backup drives and peripherals currently shipping.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/19/2013 -- Intel and Apple's high-speed ThunderBolt interface is delivering unprecedented data transfer speeds ideal for the fastest backups a Mac computer user will ever experience. For many though, the high cost of first-generation ThunderBolt storage products was a deterrent towards adoption. That's changing as the transition to Apple's product lineup has put ThunderBolt ports on untold millions of Macintosh desktop and MacBook laptops in use today.

A site dedicated to this high-speed computer interface, http://thunderbolt-hard-drive.com, is the brainchild of Russell T. Baer, a long-time Apple computer tech blogger and Mac gizmo guru. More popularly known as MacGizmoGuy, Baer has been bringing his quarter-century of Macintosh computing wisdom and technical insight to all levels of Apple computer users.

Unlike its counterparts, his ThunderBolt storage resource focuses exclusively on the emerging HDD and SSD ThunderBolt drive market for Apple computers. Thought a ThunderBolt drive was unaffordable? Think again as new solutions priced within reach of the average consumer's wallet arrive on the market each month.

"Until recently, it's been a slow and rather expensive road to the fast lane of ThunderBolt connectivity," Baer said. "However with a recent flood of new ThunderBolt external hard drives finally reaching the market, there's a much broader selection of storage options and price points to choose from. High performance multi-drive RAID ThunderBolt drives meet the demanding performance needs of enterprise, professional audio and HD video editing environments. However, single drive solutions are now becoming downright affordable options for everyday Mac users wanting super-quick file transfers and backups."

ThunderBolt's prowess isn't just limited to data storage. It also can support the demands of multiple streams of uncompressed HD video and drive multiple, large, high-resolution monitors such as Apple LED Cinema Displays.

"The ThunderBolt interface isn't strictly limited to the Macintosh computer platform. Intel PC's running Windows 8 with ThunderBolt ports are beginning to appear on the scene assuring an increasing demand for very high-speed storage and a broader range of ThunderBolt computer accessories," says Baer. "As we've seen in the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 computer peripherals space, external backup drives are the primary beneficiary of the huge leap in available bandwidth. Minimizing the time that large data transfers and backups take is a boon to productivity and a high priority for many computer users."

thunderbolt-hard-drive.com focuses exclusively on the ThunderBolt hard disk and flash memory based SSD drive market for Apple computers. There you'll find the best products to help Mac users safely back up or quickly transfer large video, audio and image files at unprecedented speeds with an external ThunderBolt SSD or HDD storage solution. For more information on current drive products and price points, please visit http://www.thunderbolt-hard-drive.com

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Apple computer technology writer and Mac peripherals guru Russell T. Baer aka MacGizmoGuy delivers nearly a quarter-century of Macintosh computing knowledge and experience to Apple computer owners at www.macgizmoguy.com. With over two decades of assisting clients with Apple product purchase recommendations and delivering on-site Macintosh technical support, Russell brings unique skills and insights in selecting the best Mac accessories to ensure an insanely great Apple computing experience.

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Apple technical specialist Russell T. Baer dba MacGizmoGuy provides a definitive online resource dedicated to Mac webcam news and product reviews. Apple's exploding marketshare gains are driving a growing interest in Apple compatible external web cameras for professional video capture, conferencing, and casual online chat needs.

Palm Springs, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/12/2013 -- With Apple's increasing laptop and desktop computer market share gains, more users than ever are researching the best web cameras to buy for Macintosh HD video capture, teleconferencing and online chat. Russell T. Baer aka MacGizmoGuy helps prospective Mac webcam buyers identify webcam models that are truly Mac compatible and work well with the most popular OSX video apps like Apple iChat, Messages, Mac Skype, PhotoBooth and QuickTime.

"Not all web cameras sold on the market function on a Macintosh. But thanks to a maturing web camera standard, UVC - USB 2.0 Video Class device compliance is critical help assure at least basic Mac webcam functionality with the UVC drivers built into Apple's OSX operating system. However, some of these USB 2.0 UVC web cameras are far better options than others on the Macintosh platform. At http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com I strive to help prospective webcam buyers identify superior choices for casual webcam chat or professional video conferencing and capture needs which are best suited for each type of Mac user," Baer says.

It should be noted that not all Macintosh computers include a built-in webcam. The affordable Mac mini is a prime candidate for adding an external USB Mac compatible web camera, as is the higher-end Mac Pro desktop system. Additionally, neither includes a built-in microphone, so choosing a camera that also has a quality built-in mic can help provide additional functionality for voice capture or Apple dictation and speech recognition needs.

"Many Apple users need and want the versatility and flexibility an external webcam for Mac can provide. The limited camera angles inherent in an iMac, an Apple Cinema Display, or MacBook's built-in iSight web camera can be rather frustrating," says Baer. "In addition, specialized webcams such as document cameras, high-defintion HD webcam products, webcams with standard tripod mounting holes, or webcams with wide-angle lenses for group conferencing may be a better choice than what Apple provides."

No other online resource delivers such a dedicated focus on the Apple video chat and conferencing web camera marketplace. Visit http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com to explore the ideal webcam for your Mac video conferencing needs as well as popular webcam effects software and online chat applications best suited for OSX.

About MacGizmoGuy
Apple computer tech blogger and Mac gadget geek Russell T. Baer aka MacGizmoGuy brings over a quarter-century of Macintosh computing insights and wisdom to Apple computer owners at http://www.macgizmoguy.com. With a quarter-century of providing assistance with product purchase decisions and on-site Mac tech support, Russell delivers unique expertise in selecting the right Mac peripherals to assure an insanely great Apple computing experience.

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