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Apple Australia fights trademark battle over 'MacPro'

Apple Australia fights trademark battle over 'MacPro'Mac Pro = Macpro?Apple doesn't sell a Macpro, but a Mac Pro. Are they the same? No to me.Good thing they didn't have the word "pod" in their name!

Tags: Desktops, MacPro, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-27

No penalty for MacBooks with 6GB; also works in some 2007 models

No penalty for MacBooks with 6GB; also works in some 2007 modelsCan you confirm......if it's the hardware that prevents the effective use of 8GB or the software/drivers and, if so, would Vista x64 use 8GB effectively on the Macbook?As a MacPro can use well in excess of 8GB I'm not...

Tags: Chipsets, Notebooks, Operating systems, Apple MacBook, Hackintosh, MacPro, Nvidia Chipset, Lame, GB RAM

Discussion threads 2008-11-11

Steve Jobs gets a tattoo

Steve Jobs gets a tattooi'm assuming that is some kind of joke?hmmm... i don't get it. i'm not offended or anything, but, i just don't get it.That would certainly justify releasing MacPro update earlyOf course if Jobs got the tattoo at MacWorldExpo, it will steal the show. Virtually certain this...

Tags: tattoo, Steve Jobs, MacPro

Discussion threads 2008-01-15

Analyst: New MacBook Pro a 'near certainty' at WWDC

Analyst: New MacBook Pro a 'near certainty' at WWDCNew MacPro's??/New MacPro's at WWDC... I sure hope so! I've been holding my breath to buy one and if I wait any longer I will be pushing up daisies!Come on Apple, don't put us through all this angst and start shipping those...

Tags: Desktops, MacPro, WWDC, Apple iMac, iMac form factor, New Macbook Pro

Discussion threads 2007-05-24

And people say that Dell is cheap ...

And people say that Dell is cheap ...Building cheaper than an OEMRegister:Yes, you can usually build a machine for less money than it costs to purchase an equvalent machine from an OEM. George Ou showed how back on December 25, 2006 with this blog article:http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=396(Thanks again, George!)Following his price...

Tags: Desktops, Games, Branding, OEM, Dell Computer Corp., MacPro

Discussion threads 2007-04-30

(Photos: PCs that barely resemble PCs)

(Photos: PCs that barely resemble PCs)Hehe, looks like...Hehe, looks like a computer out of a bad 70s sci-fi flick. :DApples designer must be shaking in their boots ! - NTNTIntel Korea? You mean, Intel USA's designers are too dumb to come up withthat garbage that any kindergartener from (any...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, computer, PC, MacPro, Hehe, photograph

Discussion threads 2007-04-24

Apple release octo-core Mac Pro

Although it was expected to take a bow at next weeks National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas NAB Apple took the wraps off the new 8-core Mac Pro a few days early.Appearing this morning on Apple.com was the refresh of the companys most powerful desktop class computer, the...

Tags: MacPro, Hardware, Apple, Announcement

Blog posts 2007-04-04

Octo-core Mac Pro leaked on Apple UK store

The Apple UK Store accidentally posted a graphic that suggests that new 8-Core Mac Pros are coming soon according to MacRumors. When searching for "Mac" in the Apple UK Store, the listing for the Mac Pro said: "Now quad-core or 8-core processing power. Configure yours today." The graphic...

Tags: Processors, MAC Pro, Apple UK Store, Apple UK, Intel Xeon

Blog posts 2007-03-13

Crystal ball: Macworld Expo 2007

Another January means another round of fortune telling. The week leading up to Macworld Expo are when pundits predict what Apple has in store for us in the new year. With that lets dive into what Steve Jobs could announce at the Moscone Center in San Francisco one week from...

Tags: iTunes, Macworld Expo, iPod, Apple Computer Inc., iTV, iPhone, MacPro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iWork, Mac mini, iLife

Blog posts 2007-01-02

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Windows 7: Upgrades; Microsoft marketing and Apple envy [video]

when ed mentions the price disparity at the end...Sumi should have had the last line,"You get what you pay for."microsoft shillit is so aparent that ed is a paid for microsoft shill, he doesn't even have the will or urge to hide it. he pretty much quotes what is written...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, PRODUCTIVITY, iLife software suite, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., PC, Apple Macintosh, computer, software, Microsoft Corp., video, marketing

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17x

Alienware's "Allpowerful" notebook unveiled - The M17xTempting, but...when the heck are they going to get terabyte laptop hard drives? I'd be willing to pay that kind of money for a top of the line laptop, but not until they come out with terabyte hard drives. Or at least 2 half-terabyte...

Tags: Notebooks, Games, Desktops, notebook, Gaming Laptop, laptop computer, game, Alienware, desktop, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-29

Mac OS 10.5.7 released, adds iPhone notes syncing

Mac OS 10.5.7 released, adds iPhone notes syncingWow! NASA uses Mac's too? ntntConnie CulpNowadays, latest gadgets might means expensive and high-price. Just like having surgery after an accident or just for your own satisfaction. . After a traumatic incident, there are times when emergency surgery is necessary. Because this...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, iPhone Notes, Mac OS 10.5.7, Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Connie Culp

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

Ballmer: Apple logo costs $500

Ballmer: Apple logo costs $500Here's a caption...."He's right".Will that do?RE: Ballmer: Apple logo costs $500I'd do anything for MS, but I won't do that.hey its ballmer pleaseDont give any attention to monkey boy ....And just in case ok apple cost 500$ what about MS logo well .... than again its...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Caption, Steve Ballmer

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Oh crystal ball, what will Macworld Expo 2009 bring?

Oh crystal ball, what will Macworld Expo 2009 bring?I expect...1) A 32GB iPhone in iPod Touch form factor.2) A new Mac Mini.I hope the rumours about the sealed battery 17" Macbook Pro are false.No love for the Mac Pro?I've noticed the earlier rumors of a revised Mac Pro have been...

Tags: Notebooks, Macworld Expo 2009, MAC Pro

Discussion threads 2009-01-05

Mossberg laments lack of bargain Mac in his Fall Guide

Mossberg laments lack of bargain Mac in his Fall GuideActually the Mac and OSXare not of marketable quality to the low end consumer.Those with less to invest in a computer will tend to purchase a unit that delivers more for less; they will aquire a Windows machineon the other hand...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Mossberg, Fall Guide, computer, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

How a Windows guy learned to love the Mac

How a Windows guy learned to love the MacPC to MACI moved to the Mac over 5 years ago with an early ipod then an iMac. At the time Mac were still PPC and there was not Boot Camp. I kept my Gateway, just incase but never felt...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-10-16

Microsoft vs. Apple: the multi-touch war

Microsoft vs. Apple: the multi-touch warJust doesn't seem naturalThe idea of using both hands and touching to tell the computer what to do, to me seem unnatural. I'd rather have a truly voice directed PC that would seem more natural and useful.here is why I think multi-touch is a...

Tags: Multitouch, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., multi-touch

Discussion threads 2008-09-23

The moral hazard of Microsoft-branded PCs

The moral hazard of Microsoft-branded PCsTrust issueOEMs are loyal to MS (too loyal, says me) because MS has been loyal to them (the stick isn't nearly as big as it once was, thanks to antitrust police worldwide). Keyboards and mice are no threat to the OEM channel, but full-blown...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Corp., PC, OEM

Discussion threads 2008-09-10

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap

Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tapWinner if they don't sacrifice qualityThis move would be a winner as long as Apple doesn't sacrifice quality. If they lower prices by making lower quality products, game over. If they just shave off price overhead, that's great. If they...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Apple vs. Psystar complaint excerpts: 'Invaluable good is being eroded'

Apple vs. Psystar complaint excerpts: 'Invaluable good is being eroded'Apple vs. Psystar complaint excerpts: 'Invaluable good is being eroded'Despite all this I'm still hoping for Psystar FTW! Low cost OS X machines could do a lot of good. Apple doesn't see the potential here to raise more revenue...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar, App£e

Discussion threads 2008-07-15