Archives for March, 2009
31 Mar
Reader Mike Chung sent us these pictures of his MacBook Pro battery, which has almost failed for the second time? Why do I say almost? I mean, it’s clear that the battery has ballooned into some sort of slimy, Alien -like monstrosity. Well, apparently this battery is still alive and working.
Is it a wireless USB hub? A new version of the Mac Mini? Or’”even better’”a tablet/PDA that wirelessly docks to a workstation? No one knows for sure, but the “Brick” buzz is quickly gaining momentum. The scuttlebutt began earlier this month, when 9 to 5 Mac unleashed a hot tip : That an expected-but-unconfirmed Apple event (yes, another one’”which now appears set for Oct. 14 ) would be “all about the Brick.” Nothing else, no details or even hints, just … The Brick.
Everyone knows that Macs and iPods are the essential bits of gear if you’re returning to college this year. Let’s be honest, they’re pretty essential bits of gear full stop. That’s why we’ve managed to bag some Apple goodies for our greatest on-line game ever. All you’ve got to do is name ten cryptically disguised album covers and you could be in with a chance of winning a bundle consisting of a MacBook AND an iPod nano .
31 Mar
The iPod may have debuted seven years ago and its sales may be maturing, but there’s no sign Apple is about to relinquish its industry lead. Apple has effectively cut the price on its iPod lines, except for the low-end shuffle, by reducing the amount you have to pay for storage. The 16-gigabyte and 32-gigabyte models of the iPod touch have dropped in price by $100 each. One new feature on all the new iPods, except the shuffle, is called Genius.
31 Mar
Written by Kyle Buckley I was able to test the new iPod Nano for a few days and have posted a full review in our Reviews section of Nillabyte.com. Overall, I was very impress with the new iPod, but there is nothing revolutionary that justifies getting rid of your old iPod—wait until you need a new replacement. Most of the new features are indeed very cool, handy, and seductive, but they are not life changing.
31 Mar
The American Foundation for the Blind has praised Apple for including features on the latest version of iTunes and the latest iPod Nano that make them easier for the blind or visually impaired to use. The agreement also covers additional features.
O’Grady has heard that the new MacBook Pros will retain its more traditional boxy-look and not adopt the tapered edge design of the MacBook Air. We’re not sure if that completely correlates with the previously leaked MacBook Pro image that does seem to depict a tapered edge. O’Grady also believes the new MacBook Pro will be thinner and “as much as a half-inch narrower” than existing models. The space savings will reportedly come from a smaller bezel (border) around the screen.
30 Mar
Refer to a friend 2008-09-26 18:15:53 - Workamajig, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware for Creative and Design firms, announced Drag & Drop Flash Calendar and support for Apple’s upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.
Translating from the language of lose to the language of guns, soccer moms and hot dogs results in a bit of discombobulation, but the gist is that a CNRS lab researcher got a Mac Pro, and after his eyes and respiratory tract were repeatedly agitated by a “stench,” decided to break down the noxious vapor coming off the Mac Pro.
30 Mar
By making its extremely popular iTunes service fully accessible to the blind, Apple is setting an example that should be followed by the entire information technology industry, NFB president Dr. Marc Maurer said in a statement .