Posted on April 30th, 2007 by Simon
Apple has released Battery Update 1.2, and in typical fashion has limited the description of what exactly it does to the concise “improves battery functionality.” If you’re wondering if you need the update, it supports the following models of MacBook and MacBook Pro:
MacBook
MacBook (Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch)
MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy)
MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 […]
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Posted on April 30th, 2007 by Simon
Just when you thought you’d heard every possible complaint about the iPhone (and just imagine what we’ll see when it’s actually out!), there’s a new one: the iPhone is apparently too slippery. The reporter himself offers an account saying that it’s no worse than an iPod, but also says that those with more iPhone […]
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Posted on April 29th, 2007 by Simon
Sheesh, you spend a relaxing weekend with Dr. Bombay Sapphire and the internet gets a case of the crazies when rumor spreads of a photo on Flickr being the product of the iPhone’s camera. Just to set the record straight, look at the tags on the photo, or if you don’t want to click […]
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Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Simon
Since the announcement of the iPhone lo those many months ago, word of myriad surveys, studies, and analyst opinions has reached the web. Apple is supposedly targeting enterprise users, a Microsoft executive thinks it lacks the necessary features for business users, we’ve also all heard the doubts, with many saying the iPhone is simply […]
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Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Simon
It wasn’t long ago that we had word of zCover’s TypeOn MacBook keyboard skins, but they’ve refined them further since then. The new TypeOn Macbook keyboard skins have the keys’ characters preprinted on the skins themselves, so you don’t have to have the keyboard memorized to know what button you’re pressing. As before, […]
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Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Simon
nova media sent us some info on a new product in the ever-increasing catalog of ExpressCard/34 accessories:
Berlin, Germany, April 23rd — nova media today announces GlobeTrotter
EXPRESS 7.2 Ready, an ExpressCard Modem for MacBook Pros to establish fast mobile Internet connections worldwide.
GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 Ready features support for high speed HSDPA and
3G UMTS data connections with up […]
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Posted on April 24th, 2007 by Simon
A blog on ZDNet has a fascinating look at what goes into battery life in laptops and the potential of solid state disks. Very interesting stuff for those of us who are interested in what goes into determining battery life, where gains can be made, and the limitations.
If you’re wanting to replace the hard […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by Simon
Timbuk2
SRP / SP:
$90 / $90
Requirements:
None
What’s Hot:
Tough and attractive
What’s Not:
Built-in laptop sleeve not suitable for some computer sizes
Note: Because of the similarities between this bag and Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger, portions of that review will be reused here where apt.
Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger bags are exceedingly popular, and have become a staple on college campuses and among urban […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by Simon
EVDOinfo.com has some disappointing news on Mac users subscribed to Verizon for EVDO service to their Apple portable. Certain EVDO devices used for connecting to Verizon require firmware updates before July 15, 2007, or else they will stop functioning with Verizon. Some Mac users are apparently already good to go, as the Verizon […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by Simon
In a veritable MacNN extravaganza, they have thorough summaries of a couple iPhone-related patents, a review of the iSkin ProTouch keyboard covers, and a review of the Cardette multi-card reader and hub. Truly the website that never sleeps.
Barry’s Farm (a website we, admittedly, are not familiar with), has a funny Dilbert-themed sleeve, with several sizes […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2007 by Simon
Given that it’s Earth Day today, what better time to mention MacService.com’s new e-waste initiative:
Santa Clara, California – MacService.com has announced a new partnership
formed with EarthCare Recycling and ECS Refining to recycle electronic waste
(“e-waste”) products removed during the computer repair process.
Up to 80% of U.S. e-waste is exported to developing countries where toxic
components are burned, […]
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