The Future of Mac Might Leave Many Americans Behind
Apple doesn't seem to want to keep physical media around that much longer, opting instead to distribute software and media via digital download. It's a brave strategy, and probably one that most companies will eventually adopt, but in the meantime it could leave many consumers behind.
The Exciting Future of Apple’s MacBook Line
In 12 months, Apple's notebook lineup will be so different, we'll barely recognize it. Physically, the computers may look the same, but the teaser that is the MacBook Air makes very clear the changes we can expect to see rolled out across the entire MacBook line.
Apple Quietly Adds MacBook Pro Processor Options
Yesterday, Engadget observed that Apple didn't just release a new MacBook Air, but also added a nice build-to-order option for their 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros. Now, for an additional $400, you can upgrade to a 2.8GHz Core i7 processor.
The MacBook Air Doesn’t Get Enough Credit
Anyone reading this on a MacBook Air knows that it’s truly the lightest, full-featured notebook available. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation. Anyone who hasn’t owned one doesn’t understand. I’m here to make a case that anyone that hasn’t used one should give it a shot.
Why Apple Buddies Up to Frenemy Netflix
Look back into Apple’s history, and it’s clear it never partners with a company that could one day be a threat. Apple’s decision to include Netflix on the newest Apple TV indicates where Apple may be headed with video and the iTunes store.
AT&T’s 2GB Cap is Costing Me Money
A few months ago, AT&T changed its wireless data rates, essentially killing unlimited data on smartphones. That rate change has had a direct effect on the usage of my iPhone and the amount of money I'm paying each month.
iTunes in the Cloud and Why This Scares Me
Our future is wireless at high speeds anywhere we'd like. This may be a decade away and if carriers make wireless data truly unlimited this will be a reality, but it scares me for a few reasons that simply can’t be fixed by technology.
Apple is Shaping Our Future
Something sort of hit me in the head while reading the New York Times as Bob Marley played into my earphones: I have no visual or performance signs that a song is playing other than the music entering my head. It just works.
Mactracker: A Mac Blogger’s Swiss Army Knife
When I write about Apple, I do my best to lay out some historical data and discuss where my experience came from as it helps put things in perspective for whatever I'm about to rant or rave about. Mactracker helps me do that.
Kindle vs. iPad: You’re Both Winners
Amazon has announced a new Kindle. The new device is pretty awesome, both in features and price. It's important that we declare both devices as winners and set some things straight for anyone calling iPad a Kindle killer or the other way around.
Where is Apple’s 30″ LED Cinema Display?
I understand Apple withholding of cool features like FaceTime and bluetooth multitouch trackpads to fuel demand and excite Mac users every few weeks with a new toy, but display technologies are universally exactly the same. So where is a 30" LED Cinema Display?
The New MacBook Air Is Underwhelming