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Apple’s new iPods are just another evolutionary step

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Apple’s new iPods have added new functions and elegance to the digital music experience but still seem to be transitory — considerably short of the next innovations consumers would like.
To be sure, Apple wanted new models out now, to offset the buzz sure to greet Apple’s most serious competition to date: Microsoft’s Zune player, expected […]

Dell to offer Apple OS?

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Well… why not? Over at Endadget, they’re showing a screen grab from a driver download support area on Dell’s Web site that seems to indicate somebody there at least sees it as a distinct possibility. Unless its an error. Whatever, Apple heads worldwide are all atwitter.

Intel Macs need more Universal Apps

Friday, May 26th, 2006

My frustration with my new MacBook Pro Intel Mac is growing by the day. Not so much with the machines but with the lack of Universal apps that work with them.
For that reason, I recommend that before you buy, you seriously examine your software needs to make sure you can do without major programs like […]

Steve Jobs spoof

Monday, November 21st, 2005

Have you heard about Apple CEO Steve Job’s latest appearance on Saturday Night Live? They’ve posted a video of it over at PhuseBox.  Steve Jobs SNL Sketch.

Apple offers nano coverup

Monday, November 14th, 2005

It sounds like a tacit admission that there really is a problem with scratches on the nano. Apple now Bundles Cover To Stymie iPod Nano Scratches.

Class action nano suit expands

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

The class action lawsuit against Apple over the iPod nano has expanded with new complaints from international customers. The Seattle law firm handling the case tells me they have heard from disgruntled consumers in every U.S. state and 15 countries who claim the nano screen is of poor quality and easily scratched. Class action suit […]

More TV show for iTunes?

Friday, November 4th, 2005

CBS-TV says it may join ABC in releasing video content through Apple’s iTunes Music Store.
It already is posting digital versions of its “Threshold” sci-fi show on the CBS.com site. CBS-TV puts series online. Officials at the network confirmed that they are discussing a deal with Apple.
I think all the networks will soon be on board.
I […]

The Mac mini - in print and on TV

Tuesday, January 25th, 2005

All my reporting today is on the Mac mini. Here’s my Free Press review, played on Page One. My bottom line assessment:
I’ve had a mini to try out since Friday, and it’s impressed me greatly. This is no weakling computer. It’s a full-fledged Macintosh that can do most everything I can on my $2,000 PowerBook, […]

Mac mini: I’ve got mine

Friday, January 21st, 2005

Check the photos in my MOBlog in the right hand column. Click on any to see larger.
But… so far… the process just couldn’t be easier.
I’ve plugged an old Dell 17-inch flat screen in and an old Apple keyboard I had lying around and a three-button Microsoft mouse.
I flipped the power on, downloaded some programs from […]

Mac mini : A good deal?

Wednesday, January 19th, 2005

Seth sure seems to think so. Potential switchers need to know.

iPod Shuffle to be fashion statement

Tuesday, January 18th, 2005

Forget the criticism over no display screen. The Shuffle is one hot product. The Shuffle offers the simplicity and ease of use that Apple engineering is so justly famous for.
Here’s my Front Page review of the Shuffle from today’s Freep. MIKE WENDLAND: Apple’s latest tune player comes with sense of style

Two years since my switch: Why I love Macs

Saturday, January 15th, 2005

I just celebrated my two year anniversary of being - near as I can - an all-Mac operation in my personal computing.
Ten overwhelmingly positive experiences have kept me strongly in the fold:
No spam - There is no better spam filter than Spam Sieve. It’s a Mac-only product and it catches 98 percent of my junk […]

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