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What are we expecting from new Macbooks? (11 Comments)

Paul — 2008-10-10T01:20:49-08:00

A substantial refresh is said to be coming for the MacBook and MacBook pros. This includes a new case design which is rumored to bring an aluminum case to the lower end MacBook. Also potentially the chipsets will be updated... ]]> Paul commented: Dude, what do you think credit cards are for?

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Never say never (2 Comments)

Paul — 2008-10-08T20:48:40-08:00

It looks like Microsoft will release a Blu-Ray drive for the 360 after all.... ]]> Paul commented: Just in time for Netflix to start charging extra for Blur-Ray rentals.

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Netflix adds Starz (1 Comments)

John — 2008-10-01T14:05:10-08:00

Netflix has just moved to add Starz Play to its growing line up of 'Watch Instantly' titles. This brings about 2,500 feature movies and concerts to the service. This is a big deal. The biggest complaint with the service previously... ]]> John commented: Related: Netflix also announced they plan to have OSX support by the end of the year.

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Google Chrome (21 Comments)

Paul — 2008-09-25T18:09:53-08:00

I've been working on Google Chrome, our new open source web browser. I wrote the SafeBrowsing (anti-phishing and anti-malware) feature with another engineer, the download manager, and a bunch of random other bits. I'm currently working on the Mac... ]]> Paul commented: Stainless:a multi-process, WebKit based, Mac OS X browser. Just for you, J.

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Spore (7 Comments)

2008-09-25T14:39:21-08:00

I'd love to buy Spore. Really. But I'm not going to do it. The DRM on it is insane: you can only install it three times and then you're out of luck. Ever have to repave your Windows install?... ]]> J commented: This DRM thing really put me off the game. I was exited about it for years, and then reading all this just really makes me lose interest. Also the review at Ars Technica wasn't that great. I guess you can count me as a console only gamer now. Sad, since I was always pro-keyboard/mouse in the past.

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What are we expecting from Android? (7 Comments)

2008-09-25T14:20:11-08:00

Well this week the first Android based phone will be announced by T-Mobile. But what are we expecting here? Something as cool as the iPhone? Probably not. Will this be a game changing platform, or just another me too phone?... ]]> J commented: Yes, this is no iPhone killer. Gizmodo totally hated it, but in kind of a not-fair comparison, given that the first gen iPhone didn't have Exchange support or even 3G!

The most disappointing thing to hear about the G1 is the browser is choppy. Since it uses the same underlying engine, one would hope it could match the iPhone.

The price for this G1 phone will definitely drop - they won't be able to keep the same pricing as the iPhone. I'd probably get one if the price drops just for a cool mobile linux device.

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Let the App Store Censorship Begin (15 Comments)

John — 2008-09-24T18:19:31-08:00

There is an on going drama unfolding regarding Nullriver's new iPhone App 'NetShare'. Netshare is an iPhone app that implements a SOCKS proxy and allows for limited tethering (without Jailbreaking your phone). Apparently you can buy an additional app... ]]> John commented: Wil Shipley chimes in on the topic. He makes some interesting points, like what would happen if Apple baned Mac apps for "duplicating functionality".

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Kokopelli Music iPod Repair (1 Comments)

Yates Mary — 2008-09-22T10:13:25-08:00

Earlier this year I dropped a 30GB iPod Video at the gym and broke the screen. The screen didn't actually have that split crystal look to it, but was just a scramble of lines and blank spaces. After looking around... ]]> Yates Mary commented: thank goodness for good ipod nano battery replacement companies like Kokopeli and iPod Juice. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my ipod nano battery could be changed out and now it works better than ever.
M.Y.

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Headless Mac Mini (4 Comments)

John — 2008-09-22T01:42:26-08:00

How about this for a crazy use case: I have been testing a configuration that will allow me to use the Mini away from my house with no monitor, mouse or keyboard or even a real network. I am running... ]]> John commented: Yeah, but could I run Windows as my primary OS and put OSX under VmWare? That would stick it to the man.

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T-Mobile Dash (7 Comments)

2008-09-21T23:05:46-08:00

After terrible customer service from Verizon after years of patronage, I decided to look for a new cell phone provider. I couldn't resist this deal on the T-Mobile Dash. One year contract, highly rated smart phone with Wi-Fi and... ]]> J commented: Year and a half followup... In general I'm disappointed at this phone's smartphone features. The hardware is fine, and call quality good. But the OS is just so unstable, Wi-Fi discovery slow, and IE browser terrible that I basically never use it. If I take a photo with the built in camera, and then kill the app with task manager, something keeps running and drains a full battery down in under 8 hours, even though usual standby time is several days. This is my first and last foray into the world of Windows Mobile. At version 6.1 it should really be more stable, slick and appropriate for a small device. I would give it another try if it were not for the iPhone and Android availability. Microsoft blew basically a ~10 year market lead.

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Itunes ain't done until Windows won't run (2 Comments)

Paul — 2008-09-15T22:31:36-08:00

Has anyone out there experienced the BSOD that is apparently being caused by the new Itunes 8 update? Don't get me started on iTunes for Windows.... ]]> Paul commented: On a positive note, the "Genius" functionality in iTunes 8 is pretty cool... I can certainly see myself spending more money on good music!

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Zune Innovation (2 Comments)

John — 2008-09-09T12:41:53-08:00

Microsoft has announced new Zunes features on the Eve of Apple's Ipod related media event. New models include a 120 Gbtye and a 16Gbyte model. The more interesting part of the announcement however is the new software features. Starting... ]]> John commented: Well I suspect that the music disables after you cancel your subscription anyway. It looks like Apple didn't announce their subscription plan today BTW.

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New iPhone? (18 Comments)

FredB — 2008-08-21T09:31:37-08:00

Well today is potentially the day the new iPhone gets announced - or not. Many, many people are making their predictions. Instead of that I'll give a short, prioritized wish list. This is not a comprehensive list of all... ]]> FredB commented: Maybe I should have waited for an unlocked iphone to show up on ebay. Then I could use like an ipod and get iphone updates for free.

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Piclens (1 Comments)

John — 2008-08-17T22:40:19-08:00

Piclens Piclens (now Cooliris) is not exactly new, but I decided to give it another try recently. I like it. Piclens is a browser plug in for all popular Mac and Windows browsers that displays a full screen (3d... ]]> John commented: The free tagging package itag will let you create Cooliris slide shows of your local photos and movies. Windows only though.

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Mojave (5 Comments)

Ian — 2008-07-31T18:30:50-08:00

Microsoft finally goes after Vista's pervasive negative image. I'm surprised they waited this long. It's pretty funny, and sneaky actually. Now admittedly I'm not the biggest Vista advocate, I don't run around trying to convert people. But when the topic... ]]> Ian commented: I feel like a lot of Microsoft's problem is Steve Jobs' magical hold on the conscious of journalists and hipsters everywhere. I mean Apple makes fine products, but I don't feel like they're head and shoulders above Microsoft's offerings.

Except for maybe the iPhone. Windows Mobile is downright retarded.

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