There're numerous rumors that Apple will announce new item on 9/9/08. These guys are guessing, but seems like somewhat confident....
Hummm. iPod nano is going to look like Zune?? Will iPod touch have new software?? Or iTunes 8.0 with recommendation engine will be available??
Lots of newly wed were born on 8/8/08. It might be Apple's turn to give birth some new items and functions of Apple products!!
According to American Customer Satisfaction Index(ACSI), Apple still wins list as highest in customer satisfaction for personal computers.
What do you think?
You can take this psychedelic pic with your iPhone :)
Nope, your regular digital camera would not allow you to do so...
It is just like "Reality Distortion Field" as Steve Jobs mentions at his keynote presentation!!
No. I don't believe this.
No matter what people may say, I love the shape of iPod nano 3G. That little fatty is so cute and screen is wide enough to enjoy videos. I don't want nano to go back to original shape. Yup, it's just my preference, but cuteness always comes first for girls.
Apple has been released new iPods in Sepetember last a couple of years. Probably, this year, too.
There's a rumer that Apple warns resellers of Mac and iPod drought... Hey, it might not be right time to buy new Mac or iPod...
This is such a useful gear!
This 2.5-inch/3.5-inch USB 2.0/eSATA SATA hard drive dock not only can accommodate a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, but also be used as a card reader and USB hub!
With this dock, you can utilize your HDD as removable media such as CD-R or DVD-R.
This multi-functions gear is now available at $69.95. Limited supply.
It's been out of stock for quite a long time, but it's finally here again!
Generic 3.5in/5.25in External Optical/Hard Drive case
This stylish case is so compact, yet has great feature such as USB 2.0 and Firewire port. It enables to boot from OS, so you can use this case for OS installation.
Limited supply only!!
Nope. Not until tomorrow here in U.S. But in Japan, it is.
There were more than 800 people in line in front of Japan's iPhone's career, SoftBank Omote Sando shop in Tokyo this morning. After an hour and half, their supplies were gone. Phew, it sounds like so hard for Japanese folks to get iPhone..
As a Mac specialist, we were in line to get iPhone last year. Our staffs scattered to a couple of Apple store and AT& T shop to get just one iPhone since we had no idea how good iPhone's first supply was. Well, the supply wasn't bad at all. Our staff waited eight hours in line, but we were able to get it. And as you know, even though you go to Apple store late on the day, you were able to get iPhone without standing in line....
Some people have been waiting in front of Apple Store. I am not sure how good or bad the supply will be, but this year, we are kind of... chill to see what's up.
Happy 4th of July from whole Vintage Computer gang!!
We are closing on July 4th for observing independence day. The orders will be taken care of following Monday, July 7th. If you have any questions regarding our products and/or order you placed, feel free to contact us via email. We try to respond your questions within 24 hours even during holiday weekend :)
Y'all have a safe, and joyful holiday :)))))
Remember, don't drink and drive!!
No, It is not me. But my boss did. Oh well, he has almost all kinds of Macs, so you know, I wasn't so suprised when he showed me his MacBook Air, but.... hummmm, what can I say? SHE looks so damn beautiful... so thin, stylish, and.... light as a feather...!!
My boss told me about some pros and cons about MBA. few weeks after he got it.
He said its functions are satisfactry, multi track pad is so useful but its wedge shape pokes his belly... yaada, yaada, yaada...
Okay, Mr. boss. I don't know how you use it, but don't you complain about poking your gut.
She is so pretty. Pretty enough to have thorns.... you gotta deal with it :)))
I love his B-log.
His entries are witty, yet entertaining. There's no doubt that his B-log is one of the sources of staires among computer technology industry.
As most of you know, FSJ(Fake Steve Jobs) revealed his identity. He's a Forbes editor, Dan Lyons. Silicon Alley Insider reported that he's leaving Forbes after ten years run for Newsweek. It looks like he's taking FSJ with him even though Forbes's hosting his B-log. However, FSJ announced that he's going take some time off.... not because his health concern(smile), but he's focusing on "his own change".
Yeah, I know, I know.... It's gonna take for a while to get to use to new job no matter who you are... even though for (Fake) Jobs!!! I can hardly wait his new enty at Newsweek :)
Yup. iPhone is no longer the gadget we have to think twice before buying it. It cost $599 a year ago, and now it's available at way cheaper price and faster 3G speed! I got myself a blackberry curve the other day....hummmm, I should have waited.... Maybe I am selling my blackberry on eBay or something and buy new iPhone... good idea, huh?
iPhone wasn't only one that suprised us at WWDC keynote presentation. Y'all noticed Apple C.E.O., Steve Jobs got slimmer...well, frankly, thinner. Jobs was recovered from pancreatic cancer 4-5 years ago. Back then, he lost lots of weight and made us so worry. So what happened to him this time???
According to TheWall Street Journal, Jobs has been sick with common infection. Looks like nothing serious.....
Well, when I got terrible liver infection a few years ago, I lost 12lbs in three weeks. If you don't eat or drink for three weeks, yup, it's possible. I know it's kind of silly to compare me with Jobs, but I do hope he's feeling better and getting quick rebound as I did...!!
This update is quite big.... It is 420MB.
Yeah, I've updated my MacBook Pro to 10.5.3, but... hummmm, I really don't feel any big change??? The contents are just as usual, like better compatibility, stablility, blur blur blur.
So what's up with this update?
As you know, WWDC is on the corner. And Apple will probably launch new iPhone with 3G compatible. So I am guessing there're lots of iPhone related modifications are included in this update.
WWDC is coming up next week! We gotta keep our eyes on the conference :))
Again, it’s almost time for WWDC!!
Job’s opening keynote presentation will be on 6/9.
As you know, WWDC is conference for developers. If the conference is as such, I think admission fee should be free for developers ….
The fact is, the fee is sky high... :( Its regular price is between $1595-1995!! We, as a Mac Specialist, get several sales calls that asks about if we are interested in purchasing tickets every year, but, oh well.... it’s way too pricy!!
BUT!!! Surprisingly, WWDC tickets have been sold out this year. This is the first time ever that WWDC ticket is completely sold out…
On WWDC website, it’s all about iPhone. Looks like Apple and iPhone get tons of attention than ever, huh :))
Dear Apple fun:
Hiya folks! Just like to remind all of you users that Apple has not only recently released an update for Leopard (10.5.2), but apparently also released two security updates for the rest of us folks still using Tiger (10.4.11).
We here at YourMacStore, have come across a treasure trove of PANTHER (10.3) Discs that can be used to upgrade your older Cubes and systems to that and then on to Tiger! Check out our website to pick some of these up when they become available later this week!
Sincerely,
Mike Leader
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Listening to: The Darkest Of The Hillside Thickets - The Math Song
via FoxyTunes
Apple announced this week that has increased the size of the iPhone to a 16GB model. For all of those folks out there who have been dying for space, well there ya go, eh? Can't argue with just a bit more memory to cram some more music or applications into that tiny thing, right? I think I can.
It's not that they've added more memory, but it's that they waited 10+ days after Macworld to do so. So, no prior announcement, just 'BLAMMO' there it is. After spending years in the gaming industry that could never hit deadlines, and then coming to the computer industry which is just as famous (or infamous), I really dislike this kind of sales tactic. It thoroughly upsets your customers. A customer comes in on one day, buys an 8GB iPhone thinking it's top of the line...and then finds out the next day that his brand new phone was replaced with a better one for sale for just a little bit more money the next day. Granted, he can return it...but it's a little irritating to have to go through a return process, when to avoid things like that, all a company has to do is to properly announce release dates.
I was proud of the fact that when I announced a release date two months in advance for one of the games I worked on, they were hit 95% of the time. Those kinds of things give customers something to look forward to, to save for and plan around. Stealth releases like this iPhone upgrade really don't hit the mark, and always makes me wonder why companies don't think high enough of customers to do this to them now.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great thing to see this kind of upgrade, but a little thought into the marketing would have garnered more sales for this item...don't y'all think?
Just my 2 cents on marketing a product. Now remember folks, if you're in a primary state, get out and vote tonight! :)
The way that people act on the internet these days in regards to things they like and dislike is pretty shameful. I'd like to believe that this place was once a great place to get objectivity and thoughtful commentary on new products. However after reading many different newsbytes, blogs and 'columns', I've found it extremely difficult to find an unbiased opinion on any real product out there. From Computers to kitty litter. Just weird.
Me, I like Apple's products. Are they the best ever? No. Nobody is perfect. Is this year like 2007, with one of the neatest products to come out in the past 10 years? Not really. The iPhone is a very cool phone, but it's not for everyone. There's a lot of negative talk about Apple's financial future, but that's how it always goes for a company that's done really well and can't continually top itself...you know, like every other company out there? Apple can't keep topping itself, but it's going to try until it hits...that's how it works.
(Wow...look at that...did i say anything mean or hateful in there? No, that's the job for people like these guys, who do this to just get hits, attention, and vent at the universe because their moms kicked them out of their basement apartments. See, that was mean. ;) )
I'm one of MANY people who "walk the line" with Apple and other electronics manufacturers. I work with Macs at the office, I own an iPod, but I own a PC laptop and a PC desktop at home. I think that a lot of the pundits really need to understand that not everyone HATES or LOVES what companies do...they'll buy what they want to buy based on what works for them. So if you're going to review a product or comment on a new release, think about how you look to other people online before you post it to your blog/news column.
Lastly, come on...get that iPod nano for your girlfriend for Valentines Day! It's PINK! (Look, I bought the old pink nano for my girlfriend on her birthday last year, and she's been giddy about it ever since...what are you waiting for?? Go do it!)
-Mike Leader
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Listening to: The Doors - The Changeling
via FoxyTunes
Wowsers...lots to write today...I'm really making up for the past 2 months, aren't I? ;)
Ok...the MacBook Air. Damn...just damn.
People have been chattering online for the past year about an ultra portable, tiny, thin, itty-bitty MacBook...and here it is. Weighing in at $1799, but only .76 inches tall, this little guy has everything you need to be on the go. A small 1.6GHz processor and an 80GB drive makes this little guy (that can fit in a large manila envelope!) make it a simple, on-the-go computer that will make sure you stay connected wherever you go.
What? The optical drive? Oh silly me...there isn't one. Yes, that's what I said, no optical drive. Woah...hold on with the questions...look, with the Air being so portable, and tiny, you have to leave out the optical drive. Those buggars take up a lot of space and it wouldn't be very thin if you had it in there, would it? Never fear, the folks at Apple have figured out a solution to no optical drive...and it surprised me, as I never would have thought of it. The Air comes with software that allows you to share another local computer's optical drive. If there's a Wi-Fi network available, you can ask that computer's permission to use it's optical drive and whammo...you're good to go. Pretty freakin' sweet. :)
A couple of other things (and you can see the full specs on the Apple website) to mention would be the 13.3" LED screen, and the built in iSight camera. Those are cool and all, but it's the optional 64GB Solid State Drive option that makes my head spin! Wow...we all knew they were coming, and they're here...just hideously expensive. Totally worth the outlay in cash, even if the prices will change by next year to make them more affordable.
Sorry about that, had to take a break to clean up my drool over the SSD. Ok...So as you can see there's so much to be seen right now. Run to the Apple website and check out all of the new goodies that they're offering...this year looks to be pretty good if you ask me. Like SJ said at the keynote...that's just 2 weeks of this year, we've got 50 more to go!
Forever WOOHOOing,
Mike Leader
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Listening to: Men at Work - Down Under
via FoxyTunes
We've all talked about it...we've felt it coming...and now it's here...
**drumroll**
That's right kiddies...iTunes Movie Rentals! Doing something that many other companies simply couldn't do, Apple is striking forward with several movie companies (Fox, Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, and Sony...I don't say the "U" word. ;) )
So, we're being promised over 1000 movies by the end of February, and we'll be seeing new releases about 30 days after DVD sales. (Gosh, aren't we all shocked that the movie companies weedled that in there?) Each file will exist either for 30 days, and once you start viewing it, you have 24 hours until it expires. I'm sure we'll all be waiting for that kind of protection to be cracked wide open...but I'm sure Apple's got their best minds working on that potential issue. Each new release will be $3.99 and every catalog (old movie) will be $2.99...I'm not too keen on older movies being more than $2, but I guess you have to roll with the times.
Following on the heels of the iTunes Movie Rentals announcemnt is the update to the Apple TV. Dubbed Apple TV 2, this new version actually doesn't need a computer to function properly. That's right, I smell a car mod coming up with this one, don't you? So apparently this will allow you to download movies from the iTunes Rental service right to your TV. Can't argue with that too much...but when they start adding HD content...woohoo this will be lots of fun.
Ok...one last entry coming up...the latest in MacBook technology...The MacBook Air!
-Mike Leader
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Listening to: Cream - White Room
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