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MBP tear down video

MBP tear down videoCool!Wish I had this when one of my colleagues spilled coffee into the MacBookPro one month after they got it and that was few months after they announced it new at MacWorld. There was NO references and NO one has taken the MacBookPro apart before from any...

Tags: Corporate communications, MacbookPro, video

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

The mother of all notebook hard drives: Scorpio Blue

The mother of all notebook hard drives: Scorpio BlueSamsung M6 beat you to itI've had a 9.5mm height Samsung Spinpoint M6 500GB for about 3 months now in my 17" MacBook Pro. I had to order it with an external enclosure from a reseller as Samsung initially wasn't selling the...

Tags: Notebooks, Scorpio Blue, notebook hard drive, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., hard drive, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

Apple releases Mac OS 10.5.5

Apple releases Mac OS 10.5.5Updated on my MacBookPro with no problems.I have updated my MacBookPro yesterday and I didn't experience any problems. Remember that 10.5.5 update will require two reboots, at least that what I experienced on my MacBookPro.I have used my MacBookPro with my normal applications and I didn't...

Tags: Desktops, Mac OS 10.5.5, Apple Macintosh, MacbookPro, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS

Discussion threads 2008-09-16

Gallery: Apple Vista (a.k.a. 10.5.2)

Some pictures of what happens when Mac OS 10.5.2 freaks on a MacBook Pro. by Jason O'Grady

Tags: Jason O'Grady, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Notebooks, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Leopard, MacBookPro, Crash, Vista

Image galleries 2008-05-04

Additional Resources

Macs and PCs found shacking up

A very interesting study. This confirms what we have known for a long time.Mac users are much cooler that PC users.Confirms Apple numbers continue to grow:PI can't argue with that...Pagan jimRE: Macs and PCs found shacking upIt's a widely accepted fact that Mac users are much cooler than PC users.Much...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Windows only user, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., MAC USERS, Microsoft Windows, gen, Microsoft Corp., PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)

Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)I'm with you thereI bought my 13" Mid-June Unibody 2.26Ghz MBP 3 weeks ago and it has impressed me. I upgraded the hd and ram for $150. I bought it just for mobility since I have a great workstation and large LCDs at...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Notebooks, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, LCD, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?

How many PCs are enough? 5? 10?My Count ...8 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 servers ...But I run my business out of my house ...LudoI want in on this1 RS 60003 Macs2 Laptops2 HP Netservers LH3s4 Desktops.I have been trying to get that number down for years though. Let's See1...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, PC

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Sitting "Shiva" For My Dead Laptop

Sitting "Shiva" For My Dead LaptopSomeone from HP will read thisand email you with an apology and some effort to correct this. I hope you do not take them up on their offer since it would never be extended if you weren't blogging for ZDNet. It has taken some time...

Tags: Notebooks, Hewlett-Packard Co., laptop computer, HP Laptop, Shiva Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-14

Apple's MacBook flop - fixed!

Apple's MacBook flop - fixed!Alert for Mac fanboy outragedHaving USB 3.0 is quite important when Apple claims to be the 'latest and greatest'.It would be a long time untill you'll see USB 3.0 ports on any Mac.For PCs, you just have a PCI card and a driver to install because...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., USB 3.0, rich people, Linux, Apple Macintosh, laptop computer, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2009-06-10

What's new: Specs, prices for Apple's latest Macbook, Pro, Air

What's new: Specs, prices for Apple's latest Macbook, Pro, AirSweet.Pity I just bought a couple of Macs, but those prices are sweet.And VERY competitive.RE: What's new: Specs, prices for Apple's latest Macbook, Pro, AirI just wish they had put FW800 and discrete gfx on the 13" model (yes, I miss...

Tags: Memory, Flash memory, Notebooks, Specs Price, latest MacBook Pro, Apple MacBook Pro, SD card, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-08

Apple's 8 hour battery: breakthrough or bungle?

Apple's 8 hour battery: breakthrough or bungle?i think i'm going to get one of thesei have owned laptops before and never bought a 2nd battery... honestly, my laptops have been plugged in 80% of the time anyway. but with an 8 hour battery I may change my habits.RE: Apple's 8...

Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, battery, Apple Inc., laptop computer, Apple MacBook, Wintel

Discussion threads 2009-01-14

Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteries

Apple's Macworld swan song had a little bit of everything--DRM free music on iTunes, iWork.com and Philip Schiller's first and final keynote--but the biggest item may have been a bet that customers will go for a fixed battery on the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Jason O'Grady's live notes...

Tags: Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-01-06

Apple's new Macbooks: flop or fiasco?

Apple's new Macbooks: flop or fiasco?Wonder how the white one is selling?It would probably be interesting to see what the percentage of units sold is for the $999 white one.In general, the macbook target market should be those who are simply looking for a reliable notebook at a reasonable price...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., new MacBook, fiasco, notebook, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

The MacBook Pro's "glassy" screen and floating heads

The MacBook Pro's "glassy" screen and floating headsThis is ridiculous...Why in God's name are people completely balking at the new MacBook simply because of the bloody screen? I've seen the new screen, inside a building, under very bright lights, and all I had to do to combat the glare...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, display, glare, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

Would you buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro?

Would you buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro?It would depend on the specifications and price.The new laptops are very nice and I almost picked one up over the weekend.??? I could get a 15.4 inch widescreen laptop for that price. ntntAbsolutely!I love the size of my 13" MacBook - it handles...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2008-10-28

No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow Leopard

No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow LeopardLicense fees???"Most believe that Apple doesn't want to pay the FireWire licensing fees (believed to be around 25 cents a port)"Um, didn't Apple invent firewire? People pay *them*...RE: No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow LeopardA few historical facts about FW:Firewire...

Tags: Ethernet, FireWire, Apple Inc., MacBook Air

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

Interesting facts about the new MacBooks

Interesting facts about the new MacBooksNo Firewire or Target Disk mode?Well that pretty much eliminates my desire to buy one...RE: Interesting facts about the new MacBooksInteresting fact number fifteen: Without FireWire this thing is just an expensive ornamentWhy is there a 'Startup Disk' Icon still??So explain why they bother to...

Tags: Notebooks, video industry, FireWire, Apple MacBook, Interesting Fact, new MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-10-16

Two cents on the latest and greatest from Cupertino

Two cents on the latest and greatest from CupertinoPlanned long before downturnYou don't cook up new machines overnight. It takes time, a lot of time. These things were in the works long before the economic problems surfaced.If they had been introduced a few months earlier, there would have...

Tags: Notebooks, Branding, Intel Chip, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-10-16

Confirmed: MacBook drops Firewire port

Confirmed: MacBook drops Firewire portUpgrade to Pro?It looks like if you want FireWire, you'll need to get a Macbook Pro instead.http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html"What do video professionals think about this?"What about we non-professionals who shoot video?I guess we're SOL, as far as Apple is concerned.Nice way to drive customers to Windows machines Stevie...

Tags: Notebooks, macBook Pro, Apple MacBook, FireWire, video, Firewire port

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Apple MacBook 2008 Event

Apple MacBook 2008 EventMore info on the multi-touch?Sounds interesting... is this for the Mac or the iPhone??So much for your prediction ......... of an $800 MacBook. To answer who the big loser was it was you and the people who read your blog. This was basically another non-event...

Tags: Notebooks, Blogging, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook 2008 Event, Apple MacBook 2008, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-14