Archive for April, 2010
Steve Jobs Tells Mac Users to Turn to YouTube Instead of BluRay for HD Video
It’s a well known fact that Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, responds to emails sent to him on occasion in a short, concise manner. In his most recent reply, Steve answers a user’s question about the inclusion of Blu-Ray drives in future macs, with his standard short response; telling the user, “YouTube now supports HD video.” [...]
Today Only: Acer Aspire One with USB DVD Burner and Accessory Kit – $279
Once again, another solid deal from our friends at Woot. Today only, you can pick up a refurbished Acer Aspire One netbook with a USB DVD burner and accessory kit for just $279 (+$5 shipping). You can also choose between black, blue, or red colors (at checkout). Have a look at the important specs, and [...]
iPad Being Disassembled and Assembled on Video
Below is a video of the Apple iPad being disassembled and then reassembled in about three minutes. Its complete with cool music and stop motion animations thanks to TechRestore. It’s one thing to see pictures of the disassembly, but this video brings that to whole new level. Source: TechRestore, via TUAW, via Engadget.
Hands On: Pages on the iPad Not a Notebook Killer
As the euphoria of owning Apples magical†device wears off, people will actually want to get something done on their iPads. That’s where iWork might be of use. We’ve already done a Hands On with Keynote. So, let’s take a look at the Pages app to discuss its strengths and weaknesses. Does it have enough [...]
How to Keep Instant Messaging Chats Private
Do you spend lot of time Instant Messaging friends, family and co-workers? Did you know that your chat text can be hacked or seen by someone other than the person you are chatting with? A lot of people assume that their chat session is secure and encrypted, but this is not always the case. It’s even easier for someone [...]
Comparing the New Apple MacBook Pro To the PC Competition
Apple, with little fanfare, announced the refresh of their MacBook Pro line of notebooks on Tuesday. A longstanding assumption among PC users is that MacBooks are overpriced. If you’re comparing specs, you can just get more bang for your buck with a Windows machine. So how do the new MacBook Pros compare to the competition? [...]
iPhone Rumor Mill
It is being reported all over the Internet that a new iPhone is coming this summer. PIcture source: iphonefororange.com It sounds like news and we are almost obligated to report it in the tech industry, but it is the perennial story. Like the swallows to Capistrano, or the birds flying south, and mobs of consumers [...]
Running your country on an iPad
The iPad can do amazing things. Its not just a multimedia device, its becoming a new way to do things. Kevin showed us that an iPad can help in the
iFixit’s teardown of the new MacBook Pro 15″
Well that didnt take long. iFixit, the company famous for its teardowns of today’s most popular technologies, put their talents to work and have torndown the new MacBook Pro 15″ notebook. So, what did iFixit find? Here are the highlights: The big news is the new Intel Core i5 processor. The processor is made up [...]
15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Life As Advertised
When Apple released their new MacBook Pro line of notebook computers the battery life was touted as up to 8-9 hours. We already posted that one reviewer didn’t get even close to that with the 17-inch system he looked at. But over at Laptop Magazine Blog, they are finding that the 15-inch MacBook Pro does [...]
