Archive | October, 2008
Calling all gamers – The MacBook Pro is for real
The Mac has never been the ideal gaming platform, and though it still might not be the first choice for hardcore gamers, the new MacBook Pro, with its more powerful Nividia graphics processors, could very well become the platform of choice for serious gamers. The MacBook Pro now has the firepower to run the most […]
Continue reading...T-Mobile G1 Pre-orders not as high as initially thought
17. October 2008
Over the past 2 weeks, word has been spreading across the web that pre-orders of the new Android based G1 phone were reaching 1.5 million units. This number seemed almost too good to be true. The iPhone 3G, by way of comparison, sold only 1 million units in its first weekend, and it was subject […]
Continue reading...Apple and Pystar enter Alternative Dispute Resolution
16. October 2008
Apple and Pystar, who have sued and countersued each other, have both agreed to forgo litigation and instead enter into alternative dispute resolution (ADR). They will most likely settle their dispute via arbitration or mediation. MacObserver has the scoop here.
Continue reading...Steve Jobs email response re: lack of Firewire on MacBooks
16. October 2008
Pictured below is a supposed email from Steve Jobs himself regarding the lack of Firewire on the newly introduced MacBooks. Jobs kind of dances around the issue and just mentions that USB 2 is a viable option instead – and he does have a point. A quick look at the top 10 best selling Camcorders […]
Continue reading...First Reviews of Googles First Android Phone, T-Mobile’s G1
16. October 2008
Check out Walt Mossbergs mostly positive review here. The New York Times, however, wasn’t as impressed.
Continue reading...Apple sells over 200 million TV Shows on iTunes, adds HD options
16. October 2008
AppleInsider has the scoop here. You can read the original Apple press release here. From the press release: “CUPERTINO, California—October 16, 2008—Apple® today announced that all four of the major networks are offering primetime programs in stunning high definition on the iTunes® Store (www.itunes.com), including viewer favorites “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Lost” from ABC, “CSI” and […]
Continue reading...New iPhone 3G Ad – Calling all Baseball fans
15. October 2008
Apple has unveiled a new iPhone 3G ad, this time touting the features of its Major League Baseball (MLB) application. New iPhone 3G Ad
Continue reading...Toys R Us to start selling iPods
15. October 2008
It seems like a no-brainer, but it took Toys R Us seven years to finally decide to sell iPods! With almost every teenager owning some sort of iPod, it only makes sense for Toys R Us to line their shelves with them. Also important is the fact that the iPod touch is becoming a pseudo, […]
Continue reading...Greenpeace makes peace with Apple, hails Apple’s “industry first” green laptops
15. October 2008
Apple has surprisingly drawn praise from one of its most vocal critics, Greenpeace. Greenpeace, an orginization dedicated to the conservation of the environment, and has often been critical of computer manufacturers for not using materials it deems to be environmentally friendly. In the past, Greenpeace has seemed to focus a lot of its energy on […]
Continue reading...J.P. Morgan ups Apple Estimates, bumps stock up to Outperform
15. October 2008
J.P. Morgan, this morning, upped its estimates on Apple, and bumped up the stock from a neutral rating to outperform. In the research note, J.P. Morgan noted that Apple’s product lineup is as diverse as ever, and that the staying power of some of its products has been underestimated. This makes sense when you consider […]
Continue reading...Hands on with the new MacBook laptops – First Impressions
15. October 2008
MacWorld and Engadget have the first in-depth reviews of the new MacBook’s and MacBook Pro’s. Overall the reviews seems to be mostly positive, and the general consensus seems to be that the new aluminum design is light and feels noticeably sturdier. I was curious about the usability of the button-less trackpad, but both reviews said […]
Continue reading...Apple is more than just Steve Jobs
14. October 2008
Gizmodo has an interesting piece about how Apple might be trying to show the public that Steve Jobs, by himself, is not Apple. Check out the article here.
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17. October 2008
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