Posted in Macintosh, Photo Editing Software, Social Software on Jan 7th, 2009 No Comments »
Picassa for Mac (beta) is out and some folks, despite the reviews, are using and liking it. I’ll be curious if any iPhoto users will consider it and why.
Posted in Macintosh, Places on Dec 6th, 2008 7 Comments »
Apple’s Munich opening is mobbed
This is Apple’s first retail store in Germany. Wow, I don’t think the 5th Ave. New York store got this much attention. This is amazing.
Coincidentally, we’re going to visit the Danbury Apple store today so I can get Anne a new MacBook and we can trickle her iBook down to Erin. [...]
Posted in Humor, Macintosh, Politics on Nov 20th, 2008 3 Comments »
The Apple iCar
No doubt it would have a mighty mouse instead of a steering wheel.
Posted in Ideas, Macintosh on Nov 18th, 2008 5 Comments »
Show Me Your Dock
Wow, this is about as personal as “show me your desktop.” Some of those icons are pretty wild, god knows what they launch.
[via Coudal Partners Blended Feed]
Posted in Macintosh on Nov 10th, 2008 No Comments »
The genius behind Steve
This is a great profile of Tim Cook, the Corporate Operating Officer of Apple. One thread in this piece is whether Tim Cook could or would replace Steve Jobs as the head of Apple should Jobs retire but independent of that thread the piece of fascinating because it sheds light on what [...]
Posted in Macintosh, Opinion on Oct 21st, 2008 2 Comments »
Ars reviews the 2008 MacBook Pro
Well written review (as always) but the part that interested Edward and me is the section The shiny on glossy vs. matte screens. Two different opinions in the review, both well reasoned. This is why I’m going to have to get to the Chelsea Apple Store in NY this Thursday [...]
Posted in Ideas, Macintosh, Opinion on Oct 19th, 2008 16 Comments »
Derek Powazek has issues with the glossy screens on the new MacBook Pros: Reflections on the new MacBook Pro.
This is not great news for me because I’m pretty sure I’m going to feel the same way when I see one this Thursday. There’s really no way to tell for sure until one gets the machine [...]
Posted in Macintosh on Oct 16th, 2008 2 Comments »
Unboxing photos of new 15″ MacBook Pro
This is actually a great set of images. It shows clearly the issues associated with the previous MacBook Pro’s fit and finish on the case and how the new machine eliminates those issues completely.
Posted in Macintosh on Oct 16th, 2008 No Comments »
MacBook Pro Does Not Support Both GPUs Simultaneously
This is interesting. Two GPUs was something that attracted me about the new machine. However, even with this, the new GPU, even by itself is much faster than what it replaced. Still, many of us did assume one could run them in parallel.
Posted in Macintosh, Video on Oct 15th, 2008 6 Comments »
Apple has put yesterday’s presentation on the new MacBook Pro and MacBook online: Apple notebook event video.
It’s worth watching although Steve Jobs doesn’t look all that well. Still, the new machines are wonderful, every bit as great as the hype.
Note that they both come with glossy screens only and the MacBook doesn’t have a firewire [...]
Posted in Macintosh, Video on Oct 14th, 2008 4 Comments »
MacBook Design Video
This is a great look at the milling of the aluminum case and it goes for the MacBook Pro too. It looks like a wonderful design and the new LED Cinema Display looks great too.
[via Daring Fireball]
Posted in Macintosh, Opinion on Oct 14th, 2008 8 Comments »
New MacBook Pros today
Apple is doing a “notebook event” today and it looks like the MacBook Pro line is getting an overhaul.
A new iMac-style black border around the display.
A single-piece aluminum frame. No more chintzy plastic trim along the edges and seams.
No more physical latch.
MacBook Air-style black keyboard.
The new frame is something I’ve been pushing [...]
Posted in Macintosh on Oct 10th, 2008 No Comments »
MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues
If you have a new 15″ or 17″ MacBook Pro that’s been having video problems it may be a defective video card. My machine is one affected but I’ve not seen problems (yet) so will do nothing.
Go to the Apple menu, About This Mac, More Info, Graphics Displays [...]
Posted in Art and Design, Macintosh, Stories, Tech Stuff on Oct 8th, 2008 2 Comments »
On Wedding Design
This is a great post by Cabel Sasser (a founder of panic) on the design of his wedding or more accurately, the design of all of the extras like announcements and more. This is a great post with just the right amount of detail and wonderful illustrations.
Congratulations Nicole and Cabel.
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Posted in Macintosh, Music, Video on Sep 30th, 2008 4 Comments »
Brilliant.
[via Bill Lynn]
Posted in Macintosh, Tech Stuff, Tools on Sep 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Apple’s New Accessibility Web Site
For more than 20 years, Apple has provided new and innovative solutions for people with disabilities, allowing them to access — and enjoy using — advanced technology products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.
In fact, Apple has built many accessibility solutions directly into its products as standard features. [...]
Posted in Macintosh, Tech Stuff on Aug 30th, 2008 No Comments »
IBM Tests 4-Terabyte Solid-State Drive
This is great, just the direction I’m hoping things go. I want my next MacBook Pro to have a solid state drive.
[via Digg]
Posted in Macintosh, Photo Editing Software on Aug 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Speed up Lightroom 2.0 on Intel Macs and other modern computers.
Pretty simple solution. Not sure it’s a solution just yet but it can’t hurt.
Posted in Macintosh, Tech Stuff on Aug 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Samsung Working With Developers To Optimize Solid State Drive Performance In Operating Systems
I can’t wait for this. Less heat, less weight, less power consumed, and hopefully faster or at least as fast as hard disk drives (HDD).
Posted in Macintosh, Opinion, Tech Stuff on Aug 8th, 2008 No Comments »
MobileMe Problems Show Apple Needs an Infrastructure Lesson
This is some of the best writing on both the specifics of the MobileMe meltdown at Apple and Apple’s overall issues with releasing products.
Note to Aperture users. He mentions Aperture in passing and a few commenters do as well. Those small comments should be meaningful to you.
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