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Mac mini reviews: Much better, still not good enough

Mac mini reviews: Much better, still not good enoughThanks for the info on the competing productsThe Mac Mini was about the only Apple product that actually interested me. Now that you've shown me how superior the alternatives are, I guess there isn't a single Apple product that could be considered...

Tags: Desktops, Game players, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Much Better, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2009-03-13

Apple set to release $800 notebook

Apple set to release $800 notebookNot the first time sub $1000Apple had a $999 notebook at one time. Actually, I think the iBook had that price tag at one time. My only hopes is that this $800 Notebook doesn't come with the specs of a Asus Eee 701.RE:...

Tags: Notebooks, MacMini, Apple-set, notebook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Intel offers prize for multimedia PC

Intel offers prize for multimedia PCThat's funnyIf Intel wants to see what people are going, they should just head over to www.mini-itx.com :) It won't cost them $1M. They could also look at any of the myriad of websites that sell small, stylish cases for home multimedia centers.Has...

Tags: Nothing, Core2Duo, Intel Corp., MacMini, multimedia PC, multimedia

Discussion threads 2006-09-27

Mac Mini a maxi deal? Depends what you want

Mac Mini a maxi deal? Depends what you wantGateway $499 does NOT have a proper 3D cardAll you get is "Intel integrated video accelerator" which isn't comparable to the ATI Radeon 9200 offered by the Mac Mini.I tried to add a card as an upgrade to the Gateway machine, but...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Office, Shuttle PC, MacMini, Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini

Discussion threads 2005-01-12

Additional Resources

iTunes TV subscriptions: Sure, it could happen - and probably will

Timely My wife and I are currently getting ready to ditch cable because of the price and get our programming from the internet. We like HULU because there are a lot of programs and movies that are free, but with short commercials which are tolerable. This along with other...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple iTunes, Boxee, Plex, TV, Internet, cable, Mini

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Apple's bumper crop of fall hardware, reviewed

Where is the love for Nvidia?A number of questions come up:Why not Nvidia chipsets anymore? Why did they go back to Intel for core logic when they slammed them in a previous tech show for power management concerns?What happened to added graphics options on the Mac Pro? Where...

Tags: Mice, Servers, Desktops, hardware, Mini, GT 120, NVidia Corp., server, mouse, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Magic Mouse

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

News to know: Nook; Yahoo; Sun; Net Neutrality; Apple; Windows 7

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Burnette: Meet Nook: Barnes and Noble's sexy new book reader Matthew Miller: B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Sun Microsystems Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, E-books, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Notebooks, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-10-21

With Apple, there's a fine line between paying a premium and being a sucker

It's no secret that I'm a Mac guy and yet I always find the need to disclose that. Therefore, I must be one of those types of people who finds value in Apple products and is willing to pay a premium for them. But that doesn't go for every product....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mice, Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Apple announces refresh to Macbook, iMac, MacMini lines

Mixed bag...I like the iMacs although the C2D variants are pointless. The new Macbook is welcome as is the Mini upgrade though.The mouse just shows why Apple shouldn't make peripherals.

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple iMac, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Apple announces refresh to Macbook, iMac, MacMini lines

The media wasn't summoned to a splashy event. Steve Jobs didn't take center-stage. And there were no random celebrity appearances. Still, Apple made some product announcements today, including a refresh to the iMac and Macbook lines. For the Macbook, the message is "More features, same price" as...

Tags: Multi-touch, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Apple owns the market on expensive PCs

Apple owns the market on expensive PCs91% of a market?[i]91 percent of all computers sold at retail for more than $1,000 were Macs.[/i]Windows has less marketshare than that and they are a monopoly. I guess that means Apple now has a monopoly on PCs over $1,000! I know that when...

Tags: Desktops, Food & Beverage, Apple Inc., PC, expensive PC

Discussion threads 2009-07-23

WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?

WiFi drop-off problem still dogging MacBook lines?It is your router that is the issuenot the MacBook. The problem is due to the innovative and andvanced design of the MacBook wireless circuitry.Your router just cannot keep up :)I know what your problem is...You have to clean the peanut butter off of...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Notebooks, Wireless and Mobility, Network technology, Peanut Butter, Apple MacBook, Wi-Fi, router, iStumbler, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Apple disses netbooks, again

Apple disses netbooks, againWill they or won't they?!?[i]Does Apple have their head in the sand or are they intentionally hiding the fact that they?re going to enter the space?[/i]I think it's super interesting that Apple commands so much attention in a market niche they aren't even participating in. How much...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Apple-diss, Apple-disses netbook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-04-22

Will a netbook save Apple's Mac business?

Will a netbook save Apple's Mac business?Headline misleading...Can we hold off until the actual figures are released TOMORROW before calling Apple's Mac business "failed"?OK it garners clicks BUT pretty obvious click whoring to me.Most companies wish they had as big a failure as Apple's Mac business. Truth be known they...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Desktops, Notebooks, OK IT, Apple Inc., Apple Mac business, netbook, Apple Mac

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

Acer reveals the nVidia Ion-based AspireRevo: The perfect budget HTPC?

Acer reveals the nVidia Ion-based AspireRevo: The perfect budget HTPC?You forgot to mention...The DRM "feature" comes absolutely free!Acer?My new Mac mini is quite a fast machine. With 4 gigs of memory it should do anything I will require it to do. The days of the tower desk top...

Tags: Desktops, AspireRevo, Acer Inc., HTPC, LG Electronics Inc., NVidia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

Apple's $500 or Microsofts's 81% tax?

Apple's $500 or Microsofts's 81% tax?Just my opinion . . .I'm not going to compare Apples to MS based products, but I would rather pay 81% gross margin and save $500. Also, even if I have to buy AV software for the Microsoft device, at $40 a year, for 5...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Taxes, Personal finance, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., network speed, tax

Discussion threads 2009-03-31

Of course the Mac mini is relevant!

Of course the Mac mini is relevant!AskingCan it Run WIndows XP or Vista via Dual boot? Might make an interesting media center capable of playing all my Windows media files. WMV and WMAIt's a poor buy.The only reasons to buy one is:1. You want to run OS X...

Tags: Desktops, Servers, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, server, mini

Discussion threads 2009-03-03

Apple refreshes desktop lineup: Is the Mac mini irrelevant?

Apple on Tuesday outlined a refresh of its iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini lineups and the headliners are the Intel Nehalem-based Mac Pro and the iMac 24-inch update. However, perusing the updates you have to wonder if the Mac mini is irrelevant.  First, the highlights, which...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Inc., Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-03

iTunes finally goes DRM-free ... does anyone really care?

iTunes finally goes DRM-free ... does anyone really care?Playing catchupI think most people don't care because, unlike WMV, Apple's Fairplay was such an unrestrictive DRM, most people never even knew it was there.Just everybody.Did they forget to mention that iTunes is the largest music store by far?Well, if you exclude...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Dropping DRM, Apple iTunes, DRM-free

Discussion threads 2009-01-06

The end of the line for the Mac mini?

The end of the line for the Mac mini?Mac MiniI love my Mini, and would buy another rather than buy an Apple TV. I wonder if the profit margin on the Mini is not up to Apple's standards?RE: The end of the line for the Mac mini?blue ray? 1080 60p?RE:...

Tags: Desktops, mini, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-10-21