Request for Help

Nothing of import today, working on a review so I’m going to concentrate on that for the evening. I’m also thinking about things Apple

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First Look – Aluminum Unibody 15” MacBook Pro


Before I start with my critique, let me give you a little background. I’m a graphic professional that also provides IT help desk support for a large publishing company. I bought this Mac with the specific task of providing tech support and general surfing. When it comes do doing design work I’m still a desktop kind of guy. That said, this is not my first portable Mac. Prior to this 15” MacBook Pro I’ve been a proud owner of  two 12” iBooks. The reason for the timing for this new purchase is because my last iBook didn’t survive the return flight from Anaheim, California last month.

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Is Psystar Open Computers really cheaper than Apple’s Macs?


The ongoing debacle of Psystar just won’t go away much to Apple’s dismay. Apple tried to do what they prefer to do at first, which is ignore them and hope they’ll self-destruct. Early on that seemed to be the winning move as Psystar changed its location several times, had its capability of ordering through credit cards taken away, and put out its first computers to pretty much universal derision when they turned out to noisier than Obama/McCain supporters on Fox news.

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How not to demo the new MacBook Pro


Apple Stores do a fine job demoing Macs, and iPhones/iTouches. The salespeople know their stuff, and never do the hard sell routine on the prospect. Besides, we all know that Macs almost sell themselves. Or do they? Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller, take note!

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Thoughts on the new Apple MacBooks (and Pro)


Well, nothing really earth shattering with todays announcements of the new Apple MacBooks and MacBook Pro’s. That being said, let’s take a closer look, ask some questions, and see what we can come up with.

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photokina 08 report



It’s easy to get lost in the maze at the halls of the world’s biggest imaging trade show. Thankfully, Frank Limbacher gives us a photo tour of the event this year!

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Paris Mac Expo – Unwired


What does a parrot have to do with Apple, Macs and the iPod or iPhone? The colors of the original Apple logotype? Well, I’d say it’s more likely the manufacturer’s claim of enabling you to "Move Wireless" – they heavily bet on Bluetooth and WiFi, and NFC (Near Field Communication) and more connectivity options are closer than on the horizon.

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Paris Mac Expo – What’s this Noise?


Mr. Paris returns with more photos and stuff to chat about from the expo! Like on most of the Apple- and Mac-related shows in recent years, audio and video take up a growing proportion of the show floor: professional production hardware and software, service providers and accessories demonstrate that Apple has conquered the desktop A/V market just like it practically invented the DTP industry since 1984

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