So apparently Apple discontinued the iPod Hi-Fi this past September.
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Yeah, I didn’t really care either. I actually meant to write about this sooner, but seeing as how it wasn’t really critical news, I decided to ignore it for a while. But now, at last,…
Rumors have popped up about Apple introducing a sub-notebook to compliment the MacBook Pro line some time at Macworld. However, Apple would be foolish to sell such a Mac when they can focus on more portable priorities.
The iPhone should be Apple’s focus, alongside an iTablet. Realizing I…
Back when the Steves started Apple and made it what it is today, this strange stigma surrounded them. The bad boys of Silicon Valley were merely kids trying to reinvent what they thought was a corporate monopoly controlled by “suits.” We all know the story of what occurred next, but…
Spaces is a godsend for Leopard users who prefer mini sized screens that allow you to reclaim lost pixels while being able to utilize more full screen windows. Unfortunately, Spaces likes to nag me a lot and oftentimes attempts to break my bad habit of procrastination.
I wouldn’t…
After Apple’s revolutionary redefinition of the mobile phone, is it time to do the same to the Apple TV—plus a few other devices?
Folks often have short memories, especially when it comes to the weather. For example: “It’s so hot for this time of the year!” No, it’s…
Apple has proven one thing: even in the computer industry, despite what is believed, there is room for proprietary systems.
Why is it that when it comes to any other technology, compatibility is less of an issue? Sure, there’s media compatibility, but all these things can run any…
I distinctly remember the weekend I discovered how much iTunes could do for me. I recall being thrilled at the prospect of ripping all of my CDs, playing that music on my computer (and later my iPod), and finally being able to sell my dusty collection of CDs. (In fact,…
Until last year, the wireless space in the United States was fairly dull. The wireless carriers such as Verizon and AT&T owned your house, guarded the doors, sold you the locks, and kept the keys. This year, things started to change.
The megahertz are aligning in the wireless…
I realized last night that I no longer feel the need to argue with people over the Mac’s superiority. This was a rather startling realization I assure you, because over the years I’ve had basically the same conversation with the same type of person several hundred times. Only last night…
What is it that makes Apple apps special enough that I use them even when I’ve tried and failed with similar third party apps?
Spaces is far from an original idea. In fact, Apploids have been pleading for it since OS X came out—maybe even before. Spaces is…
There is a lot of talk these days about Vista being a miserable failure, and in some ways it is, but that’s not the whole story. The truth is, Vista is a pretty good operating system that includes some good upgrades from Windows XP; Vista’s failure has almost nothing to do…
Imagine for a moment that you have more money than sense, plenty of time, and a burning desire for all things Mac. Well then, have I got a deal for you! You can become a collector of rare, odd, and ridiculous Apple-related crap. I know what you are thinking, in fact,…
In a previous column I discussed music downloads, and mainly focused on whether we truly “own” music that is locked with DRM. I briefly mentioned music subscription services and Steve Jobs’ contention that customers want to own their music, and not rent it. I have to agree that in our present…
Where our cave dwelling ancestors, after having dragged themselves out of the primordial slush, sought shelter, food, clothing, fire, weapons, tools, and a couple of sticks to bang together, we seek food, housing, clothes, transport, and gadgets, especially iPods. However, if we didn’t know our poop stinks, would we still buy…
Do you remember when Macs were seen as computers for beginners? I do. There was a time when the simplicity of Macs made them a good recommendation for those who were not the most tech-savvy. Seniors or children who didn’t have a lot of experience with computers would supposedly do well…
Leopard is upon us and is described by most reviewers as a mature operating system. So where does that leave the future of OS X? Does OS XI beckon?
Overall, to paraphrase the reviews I’ve read, “Leopard is a pretty impressive release, albeit evolutionary, not revolutionary like Steve had…
You hear it all the time: the music industry whining about piracy. Since people are self possessed they imagine this is the first time in history the music industry moaned loud enough to make a porn star jealous about piracy. Far from the truth.
The music industry bitched about…
I get it. I do. The iPhone is nice. Really nice. It scrolls, it rolls, it slices, it dices. It even makes Julienne fries! It is glossy and sleek and you can touch it in the dark and not feel guilty. And if you own one, are thinking of owning one,…
Hello everyone, today’s article is about what I like to call a “personal growth moment.” And by that I mean that after this happened I grew a little as a human being. After all, if one can avoid hurling a computer out a second story window and/or having an aneurysm, then…
There is no question about it: Apple is a very secretive company. If you need proof of this, try a Google search for “Apple rumors.” Okay, now try a search for “Microsoft rumors.” See my point? Every product Apple produces, from hardware to software, is a closely guarded secret. Information about…
Are the latest operating systems really delivering the goods or just a lot of nothing much coated in eye candy?
Vista is continuing to get bad press—and not just from traditional skeptics, but from sources you wouldn’t normally expect. And when Apple fully revealed Leopard in June, there was…
Apple, as every Apple fanboy can attest, does no wrong. The iPod sock? That is pure frickin gold; the laughable looks and questionable utility are there for reasons mister, and if you don’t like them that’s because your taste isn’t sufficiently refined. That stupid iPod boom box thing? Sheer genius: the…
Apple locking down the iPhone exclusively to AT&T means a lot of things for us as consumers and a lot of things for Apple. While it is a smart move on Apple’s part, there still are some very serious side effects that will have wireless providers crying themselves to sleep should…
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