Apple seems to be moving away from the optical drive, as shown by the USB key that comes with the MacBook Air instead of the old DVD option. If you’re one of those people that doesn’t use their optical drive very option but needs some extra hard drive space, you can install a data doubler […]
Archives for October 2010
Keyboard & Magic Trackpad In One
So this one has been making the rounds recently. It’s called the BulletTrain, and it’s an aluminum dock that holds your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Trackpad in one convenient location. The deets: Beside being the best looking keyboard ever made, the anodized aluminum unibody BulletTrain Express Keyboard Platform will blow your mind with how […]
TSA and MacBook Air Good to Go
I hate travelling. I mean, I love it in concept, but I hate the process, particularly airport security. It used to be bad enough, but now with the TSA thinking that every bottle of water has dynamite inside, it can be an hour-plus long process to just get screened. Good news though for new MacBook […]
Why The PlayStation Phone is Three Years Too Late
[Image Via Engadget] It would be pretty fair to say that I’m a video game guy, particularly consoles. I own every Nintendo console ever built, as well as a PS2, PS3, PSP, XBox, and XBox 360. Up until recently, they were all hooked up to a dedicated television in a dedicated game room. I think […]
The Process Begins: MacBook Air Justification
I spend most of my time working from home, and that means that I’m in front of my desk hammering away on my 15-inch MacBook Pro. I’ve often got 5-10 programs running simultaneously, which not only heats up my CPU, but causes the fans to run pretty heavy as well. It’s not a big deal […]
SIM Card Rumors: Apple Working To Create Integrated SIM Card
GigaOM has an interesting post up about how Apple is working with suppliers to create a universal SIM card. Of course, it’s got a scandalous title, but it really doesn’t seem like quite the horrific tale: Sources inside European carriers have reported that Apple has been working with SIM-card manufacturer Gemalto to create a special SIM card […]
The History of Online Video
Apple fans usually are among the first ones to enjoy new technology, often even to help new technology become a standard. Examples are Firewire (hold your hand up if you have actually something plugged in to your FW port right now), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and definitely the internet as a streaming platform. Quicktime, Apple trailers and […]
Nintendo Fears Apple
[Image via AppAdvice] I’ve been playing video games since the Atari 2600, and I have a real addiction to all things Mario. Seriously, I’ve even considered a tattoo on the subject. But apparently, Nintendo is a bit afraid of Apple. From Forbes: Content. Ask Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime what gives Nintendo an edge […]
White iPhone Delayed
Is anyone really still waiting for the white iPhone 4? If they are, they’ve got another few months. From Reuters: Oct 26 (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Tuesday that it would delay release of its eagerly anticipated white iPhone again, this time until next spring. The latest version of the popular handset, the […]
The Apple Purchase Guessing Game
Lots of talk going around the proverbial water cooler recently, mostly about who Apple is going to buy. After all, they do have $51 billion to spend, so who’s on the list? Reuters puts out some of them: Shares of Sony Corp rose nearly 3 percent at one point on Tuesday, but later retreated as […]
Months Too Late: Apple Offers Engraving on iPad
Back around mother’s day, I bought my mom an iPad and since then, it’s changed her life. No seriously, she loves the thing, and my father has been discussing buying her an iMac or even the new MacBook Air. But today, Apple snuck in a little tidbit to the iPad: Free laser engraving. Kind of […]
Incase Releases New Sling Case for iPad
Seems like there’s always a different type of iPad bag coming out on the market, and now we’ve got a cool one from incase. It’s called the Field Bag, and it’s a neat little thing. Here’s the official scoop: Our Coated Canvas Field Bag is a low-profile sling-style bag that lets you access your iPad […]
Going Old School with your MacBook Air
I love army bags, and I love things that are recycled from old goods. This particular goody falls right into both of those categories. It’s called the iSockit, and here’s the deets: The iSockit™ 11-inch MacBook Air case features eccentric sling-flap closure and oversized front pocket (measures about 6.5″x7″, 16.5×17.8cm). I designed the iSockit™ padded […]
The iPhone 4 Movie and Photo Essay
People are doing some pretty amazing things with their iPhones, particularly the iPhone 4. We’ve seen movies before, but this one is particularly cool. Here’s the info on Aaron Rose’s film Kruezberg, showcased on incase’s website: Kreuzberg is a short film by Aaron Rose shot on location in Berlin using his iPhone 4. Since the […]
Apple Gazette Reviews: Microsoft Office 2011
A few years back, I went to the Apple store at my nearby mall and bought a 13-inch white MacBook, and a copy of Microsoft Office 2004. It was my security blanket, helping me make the transition away from the world of Windows, and it cost me a few hundred dollars. When Office 2008 came […]
