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Apple may launch Intel laptops, analyst says

Apple may launch Intel laptops, analyst saysGardner is a little slow on the stock price targetThe stock hit 69+ Friday and is trading at just under 68 as we speak. Some analysts think the target is 90 - 100 because every ZDNet reader is going to buy and MacIntel...

Tags: Investment, Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, Somthing, Gardner, PowerBook line, Apple Inc., stock, Mactel, Intel Corp., Apple iMac

Discussion threads 2005-11-30

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Dell: A few examples of what's wrong with your tech support

The on-site tech support tech was obviously in the U.S., but ....it sounds like the "other end" of the line is somewhere half way around the planet (maybe also taking orders for "Shammy Wows") while reading off a scripted Q&A screen.Kinda like "cloud tech support"?What really hurts is that this...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Dell Computer Corp., tech support, cheap machine

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Sony debuts Vaio X; 'world's lightest laptop': 11.1", 14-hour battery

Processor is a Z550 (2GHz)I went to the Sony ordering page and that is what it shows as the processor.RE: Sony debuts Vaio X; 'world's lightest laptop': 11.1If I were going to go to the PC route, I would definitely get a Vaio. They are the best PC laptops...

Tags: Desktops, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., Vaio X, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, lightest laptop, laptop computer, battery, OEM, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Appearance: PPUG meeting Saturday in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia PowerBook User Group PPUG will hold its summer 2009 meeting tomorrow Saturday, 25 July 2009.  The meeting will take place from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Manayunk Brewing Company along the beautiful Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. We usually have lunch or a brew while we talk...

Tags: Philadelphia, Mobile, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Apple Mac OS, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-07-24

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

How much is that Mac ephemera in the window?

How much is that Mac ephemera in the window?Ok, so?I just can't stand some mac guys always wanna show their "virtual" nobleness (which I don't see and I never believe).Apple taxPaying the Apple tax for a lifetime instead of a health insurance. Way to go. And he doesn't even realize...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, Construction, Desktops, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, Apple Macintosh, health care, window, U-2, Apple Inc., tax

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

I challenge you to ask yourself: Will not-new technology do?

While the rest of the tech world works itself into frenzy over the strange yet fabulous union of Oracle and Sun Microsystems, I've been contemplating a much more mundane but potentially far-reaching issue for IT manager sorts. That is: whether or not your organization should be considering refurbished systems as...

Tags: Procurement, Redemtech, Purchasing & Procurement, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows XP, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2009-04-20

Cook issues veiled threat to iPhone competitors (Updated 2x)

One thing that stuck out to me in Apple's Q1 2009 earnings conference call was Apple COO and acting CEO Tim Cook's multiple mentions of competitors who might "rip off our IP" Intellectual Property relative to the iPhone. Well that and his raspy voice â€" get that man a lozenge!...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Pre, Intellectual Property, Network Technology, Smart Phones, Networking, Research & Development, Business Operations, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-01-23

RIM warns of BlackBerry PDF processing vulnerabilities

RIM warns of BlackBerry PDF processing vulnerabilitiesFinally, PDA hacks brought to a little light!...It really is about time, considering the amount of corporate use that PDAs go through and the amount of sensitive information that users handle on their mobile devices. IMO, this will only grow with the popularity (and...

Tags: PDAs, Handhelds, SECURITY, BlackBerry PDF, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, PDA, vulnerability, Adobe PDF

Discussion threads 2009-01-15

Windows bit-rot - fact or fiction?

Windows bit-rot - fact or fiction?A fix which does not involve "nuking the system" is best.If the problem is coming from residue in the registry, 5 minutes with a registry cleaner will suffice. Try the registry cleaner in CCleaner as a first step. That should be sufficient. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, fiction, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-01-12

Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteries

Apple rolls the dice on fixed MacBook Pro batteriesIn "theory" I don't see a problem with it.8 hours use on battery along a theoretical 5 years of use out of a mobil computer. Imagine the wear and tear after a full 5 years on a mobile device like a...

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

Discussion threads 2009-01-06

What's your computer's life expectancy? Iolo intends to extend it

You get the oil changed in your car regularly, why shouldn't you tune up your computer? That's the pitch of iolo technologies, maker of the software utility System Mechanic, which has been used on roughly 21 million computers to date (but not, alas, Macintosh ones, which means...

Tags: Software, System Mechanic, Computer, Iolo, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-12-22

Are Apple's new Macbooks 'cranky'?

Are Apple's new Macbooks 'cranky'?Never had any of these problems with my ToshibaGlad I didn't get a Mac, they don't seem to "Just Work" as well as my Toshiba. :)RE: Are Apple's new Macbooks 'cranky'?Is this really an editorial? This article basically just paraphrases Gizmodo paragraph-for-paragraph (although better formatted and...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, new MacBook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-12-09

Who put the 'crap' in 'Crapintosh'?

Who put the 'crap' in 'Crapintosh'?Matte Screen - YESI agree wholeheartedly with your final words. Why anyone would think that a highly reflective gloss LCD screen is preferable to a non-reflective matte one beats me.RE: MariusSilverwolfHe's got a degree in English Literature; he's more qualified than me to write on...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Crapintosh, PC

Discussion threads 2008-12-02

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Mid-range Apples that won't break the bank

If you've got a couple extra bucks in your budget this year there are a couple of middle priced (US$100-300) gifts that up that I want to recommend. If this isn't quite your price range, feel free to check out my list of Mac-related gift ideas under $100...

Tags: Bank, Apple iPhone, Battery, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, Chumby, Novatel USB727, FastMac U-Charge Battery Charger, 3G, Engineering, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2008-11-24

Are MacBooks starting to look like HPs?

Are MacBooks starting to look like HPs?Very honestly...the MacBook just looks cheaper.Apple not really a niche playerJust number 2 in a market whose dominant player got its marketshare through illegal tactics.That takes a long time to crack. I wouldn't call their market share niche in a market of 2 OS's....

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple MacBook, Hewlett-Packard Co., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-11-16

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

MacBook Pro (Apple's revamped MacBook line)

MacBook Pro (Apple's revamped MacBook line)New PowerbooksSo, Apple upgraded it's Powerbook line? What about the 17"? Did I miss something here?RE: New PowerbooksApple has upgraded its MB and MBP (they haven't been Powerbooks for a few years now) range, with a small specifications improvement, and also the MB...

Tags: Notebooks, MBP 15, Apple MacBook, POWERBOOKS, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2008-10-15

Will Apple join the Netbook fight?

Will Apple join the Netbook fight?Maybe - in some fashionHistorically, Apple doesn't compete head on with something like this. They tend to leapfrog to something different and better. The Iphone is a good example. People were expecting just a phone that would compete with all of the...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Notebooks, Apple Inc., netbook, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

Apple notebook refresh rumored to arrive October 14 (updated)

Apple notebook refresh rumored to arrive October 14 updatedMac Hardware - No Reward for LoyaltyHow many iPod/iPhone events have there been between now and the last mainstream Mac (sorry, but that doesn't include the niche Air). The Mac faithful have been really neglected and it's pretty sad. Take a look...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-09-11