In recent days, Apple rumor mongering seems to have reached an all-time high. With talk about a new iPod Nano, leaked images and rumors of a Special Event on September 5th, things are certainly beginning to heat up. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a rendering from Gizmodo.
Entries Tagged with ‘Apple’
The iPod Nano: New Colors, Slightly Overweight?
Posted by Marvin on 28 Aug 2007.
I’m Back!
Posted by Marvin on 25 Aug 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
It’s been a fairly long time since I’ve written anything here; but for a really good reason though. You see, valued reader, I’ve been busy with loads of other things elsewhere. Like organizing giveaways, doing some redesigning top-secret work and err, yet more top-secret work. Thankfully I’ve got a 2-week vacation lined up ahead, so you’ll be seeing more of me here.
A Leopard Mac. Worth Waiting For?
Posted by Marvin on 17 Jul 2007, with 4 Thoughts »
Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) will be arriving later this year in October. For most people, 3 months is certainly a long time; plus, there is always the possibility of new hardware surfacing. In light of all that speculation, I’d like to answer the big question: is it worth waiting for a Leopard Mac (aka Leopard pre-installed on a Mac)?
iNation #2: Nick Danforth & His iPods
Posted by Marvin on 10 Jul 2007, with 3 Thoughts »
This week on iNation, I met up with Nick Danforth to talk about his iPods. Nick is a 15 year old Apple fanatic, blogger, musician, videographer, and photographer living in the mountains of Colorado. You can check out his photos on Flickr, or his blog.
iPhone Thoughts #1: Get Your Own Network
Posted by Marvin on 07 Jul 2007, with 3 Thoughts »
Now that the iPhone has been well and truly out for a week, I think it’s time to share several of my thoughts. I’ve been quietly watching the action from the sidelines for the past seven days, partly because it’s not available in New Zealand yet. Let’s start with AT&T.
The Move Towards Aluminum
Posted by Marvin on 30 Jun 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
I’ve been noticing a trend lately. It seems that while Apple is moving away from brushed metal in Mac OS X Leopard, the same cannot be said for their hardware products. Yep, it’s a very bold statement to make: an entire line of products dressed in aluminum.
Introducing Feature #1: iNation
Posted by Marvin on 25 Jun 2007, with 7 Thoughts »
I’ve noticed that a lot of interviews with Mac users always revolve around the Mac, without any in-depth mention of the iPod. Being creative, I’d like to change that today by announcing: iNation. This is a weekly feature where I interview high profile people (bloggers, software developers, etc.) about some of the Apple products they use to complement their digital lifestyles.
Get Your Leopard Desktop Now!
Posted by Marvin on 16 Jun 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
Why wait till October when you can get Leopard now? No, I don’t mean downloading a torrent. I’m talking about making the Tiger desktop look and feel like Leopard. Here are four ways to upgrade your cat, today.
Goodbye Mac Mini, Hello “Mac”
Posted by Marvin on 03 Jun 2007, with 3 Thoughts »
As many readers will know, word on the street is that the 17” iMacs will be retired really soon. That seems rather logical, in light of declining component and manufacturing costs. What’s more interesting though, is that the Mac Mini is also rumored to receive the axe.
Top 5 Mac Entries from ProBlogger’s GWP
Posted by Marvin on 13 May 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
I recently took part in ProBlogger’s GWP (Group Writing Project). Essentially, you submit a piece of writing along the lines of “Top 5…”, and take the opportunity to meet new bloggers. The project is now over, and congrats to Nancy R. Callahan on winning the $1001 prize (which was chosen at random, I must add). Check out my entry.
Mac Blogging without Apple
Posted by Marvin on 12 May 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
As I was heading to bed last night, an interesting thought ran past my mind. It occurred to me that as Mac bloggers, we talk about things that directly and indirectly lead back to one company. Apple. What if Apple were to shut its doors tomorrow? What would happen to the Mac scene? Let’s examine both sides of the story.
5 Free Apps for MacBook Users
Posted by Marvin on 23 Apr 2007, with 2 Thoughts »
I recently made the switch from a desktop to a MacBook. One of the things I discovered was that my software needs changed drastically. Features like speed and ease-of-use were slowly being replaced with robust security and reliable backups.
What’s the AppleTV’s USB Port (Really) For?
Posted by Marvin on 17 Apr 2007.
… said my friend. Intrigued, I did a bit of research and found that Apple clearly states “the USB port on the back of the Apple TV is only used for service and diagnostics”. Sounds reasonable, but I don’t think they’re telling the truth.
Waiting for Leopard? Keep Waiting
Posted by Marvin on 14 Apr 2007.
Bad news, folks. Leopard’s now delayed till October, and it’s all the iPhone’s fault. Turns out the iPhone “contains the most sophisticated software ever shipped on a mobile device”, so they’ve had to “borrow” a couple of engineers from the OS X team.
Review: Show Your Ugly Face with PhotoBoothers
Posted by Marvin on 09 Apr 2007.
What happens when Flickr meets PhotoBooth? Introducing Photoboothers.com. Photoboothers’s tagline is “show your ugly face”, which is a surprisingly accurate description of the site.