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Macworld 2008 rumor report card: some hits, mostly misses
As far as novelty news goes, Apple tea leaf reading and rumor speculation seems fairly fruitless (no pun intended). Oh certain, just about everyone entertains the indulgence, even whether it’s only a debunk, but you can always count on a seemingly endless torrent of unnamed sources dishing t…
Hands-on with iTunes film rentals: quirky and restrictive, but dead easy
Perhaps overshadowed by yesterday’s MacBook Air announcement is Apple’s big move into film rentals. The fact that all the majors have joined the on-line offering makes it a compelling service to say the least. That is, whether it’s as easy to use as they say. Is it? Read on for the first han…
Way too much Apple coverage at Macworld — it’s all here
It was a big first day at Macworld — perhaps not iPhone big, but certainly big abundant. We know most anyone who’s not into Apple (and even a few who are) is ready for their regularly scheduled programming to return, and the good news is, for you, the Apple glut is by. But whether you’re not fa…
First Macbook Air multi-touch control panel screenshot
That’s right, it’s like you’re looking into some crazy crystal ball, one which is showing you how all your future interactions with your Mac will be carried out… probably. Feast your eyes on that glimpse into the soon-to-arrive apocalyptic nightmare-world of gestures.
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Axiotron Modbook tablet Mac hands-on
habitable from the heart-pounding, pulse-racing showfloor of Macworld 2008, we bring you a full frontal hands-on of Axiotron’s long-awaited Modbook — the MacBook tablet conversion. After all the waiting and wondering, we’re not totally blown absent by the end conclusion, though whether you’re a…
Apple TV (Take 2), iPod touch, and iPhone: yep, more details here, too
iPhone / iPod touch updates
The iPhone 1000 SMS limit is now lifted! Huzzah!
You can now “pre-type” with two thumbs on v1.1.3 now (i.e. type, type, lift thumb, lift thumb — instead of the usual type, lift, type lift, which is a big slow-down). Thanks Dan L.
Gmail IMAP is now officially …
Apple Macworld booth tour
Apple’s Macworld 2008 booth is naturally gargantuan that year, but virtually empty — that is, whether you don’t count the teeming hordes of humans surrounding the MacBook Air table and watching the presentations on the big screen. Apple only has its new product on display, which means mainstays…
Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro size showdown
How does Apple’s new wonder of the world stack up to its fat, old, slow, nasty brethren? Well, you may be shocked to memorize that the footprint doesn’t change that much, but in the thickness category there’s simply no comparison. Take a look at the shocking gallery below and you’ll see just wha…
MacBook Air: plenty more details
Want more pedantic details on the MacBook Air? You got ‘em.
The micro-DVI out is single-link only, meaning it can drive a 24-inch monitor, not a 30-inch. There’s no DisplayLink converter / adapter yet.
Remote Disk comes on the install DVD — ironically, Apple expects you to carry around a …
Poll: Did you pre-order a MacBook Air?
Curious minds need to know — despite the built-in RAM, the fixed battery, one (and soon to be overworked) USB port, lack of integrated 3G and the lofty $1,799 starting price point, did you still pull the trigger on a MacBook Air pre-order? We know, it is ridiculously thin, and it is ultra-light…
