The Mighty Mouse is Mightily Lacking
I’ve been a fan of Apple products for years, but when I got my first Mac a year ago, the first thing I did was chuck the included Mighty Mouse and replace it with a Logitech MX Revolution. You’ll often hear fanboys scream about how unique and innovative the Mighty Mouse is, but anyone who … Continue Reading
Rants 1 CommentListen to FLAC Files on Your Mac with Fluke
One problem some Mac users experience is compatibility with certain audio file types. iTunes is great, but its format support is rather limited. What is most annoying, however, is people still package audio in proprietary formats without giving a second thought to universal compatability. Such was the case when I downloaded some music last night … Continue Reading
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Apple Should Stay Out of the Netbook Market
In an article over at Cnet, the site’s executive editor, David Carnoy, argues that Apple must release a netbook now, claiming that the company is “on the verge of missing an opportunity.” While is it is probably true that Apple has considered selling netbooks in the past, it’s not going to happen and may not … Continue Reading
Rants Comments OffTop 5 Recession-Proof Tech Companies
There’s no getting around it. The economy is in a recession, and the computer industry is being hit especially hard. Even companies as big as Google have announced layoffs, and who doesn’t know about Circuit City going under? Despite the bad news, the entire industry isn’t doomed. Here’s a list of five technology companies that … Continue Reading
General Tech 1 CommentNew Dell Studio Hybrid Competes with Mac Mini
Yesterday Dell unveiled it’s latest in a long line of desktop computers, the Studio Hybrid. Catering to the green crowd, the system offers energy-efficient computing in several cool colors. Starting at $499 and a little bigger than an external hard drive, it is both priced and sized to compete with Apple’s Mac Mini.
General Tech Comments OffChanges to iPod Line Coming Soon?
Seth Wientraub over at Computer World has a mostly speculative article about the future of the iPod line. For those who haven’t been paying attention to the news, Apple recently bought up a batch of 50 million 8 GB NAND memory chips from Samsung. This leads experts to conclude that some sort of iPod upgrade … Continue Reading
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