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Research firm Wedge Partners recently claimed that Apple will unveil updates to the iMac and the MacBook within “the next several weeks” (like what, 64 weeks from now?) The MacBook redesign “is likely to be limited,” (perhaps it’ll just be renamed to macbook. or MaCbOoK) while the new iMac will have a “thinner, organic design,…
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September 24th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing future tech gadgets technology
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You just can’t keep a good rumor down. One would think Apple aficionados would have enough to talk about, what with Snow Leopard now gracing the machines of any Mac-owner willing to pony up the paltry $29 Apple asking price.
I guess not.
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August 31st, 2009
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author: chris h.
filed under: computing future tech technology
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This amazingly intricate cake by New York’s BCake is an edible version of an aluminum MacBook Pro, along with a delicious iPhone among other things.
The centerpiece of this geeky cakestravaganza is an aluminum MacBook Pro laptop, complete with a highly detailed keyboard, and LCD (that’s Lickable Candy Deliciousity) display with an on-screen message to…
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July 30th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: computing geek art + craft just plain fun mobile tech
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Kyle Buckner may not be a stranger to Apple-inspired art projects, but that doesn’t make his latest effort any less impressive. He’s created a beautiful replica Macbook–and he made it out of wood.
That’s got a beautiful gloss–moreso, in fact, than my actual Macbook. But to be fair, this one probably hasn’t been dropped on…
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May 24th, 2009
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author: alisha k.
filed under: computing geek art + craft just plain fun strange + wonderful
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Microsoft launched a new series of advertisements a couple of days ago called Laptop Hunters. Here’s how it works, as explained by Brandon LeBlanc on the Windows team blog: “These new ads trace real people as they go on a hunt for a new laptop…The Laptop Hunters are not told they are taking part in…
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March 29th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing just plain fun technology
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iSneaky: The White 13-inch MacBook has been upgraded, but for some unfathomable reason Apple’s not flaunting it. It absolutely definitely surely can’t be because of the newer, more expensive Aluminum MacBooks.
The most obvious upgrade is the GPU, which is now an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256MB), quite a substantial leap from the Intel GMA X3100…
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January 23rd, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing mobile tech technology
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Proving once again why they call themselves America’s Finest News Source, The Onion have exclusive footage of the next illogical step in the evolution of the keyboard. Of course the best way to get exclusive news is to fabricate it. Presenting: the MacBook Wheel.
What could be simpler than a single giant button?
I’m looking forward…
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January 7th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: computing just plain fun mobile tech
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On the eve of the in-store release of Apple’s sleek and sexy MacBook Air portable, it’s been revealed that an even thinner, tinier MacBook is in the works.
The MacBook Paper is about twice the thickness of a sheet of paper, and it too fits inside of an envelope. Be sure to check out the…
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January 28th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: computing just plain fun
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After much speculation and hype, Apple today announced their new ultra-slim laptop, the MacBook Air. Measuring just 0.16″ to 0.76″ thick (when closed), the 3-pound machine is touted as the “world’s thinnest laptop”.
The new MacBook Air features a striking aluminum case design, and is skinny enough to fit inside of a standard manilla envelope.…
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January 15th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design
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The guys over at Gizmodo dug up this brand new patent filing from Apple, showing off another true innovation from the design masters at the company.
The patent application describes a modified Apple Cinema Display with a docking slot in the side for a portable computer (presumably a new, slimmed down MacBook). Specifically, they’re attempting…
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January 3rd, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design
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Remember that 24-karat gold plated MacBook Pro I told you about the other day? Well the case mod gods over at Computer Choppers were kind enough to send me over photos of the finished product, and it looks even more fantastic than I had envisioned.
Other than the diamond-encrusted Apple logo and the LCD screen,…
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October 5th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design hacks + mods
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The talented case modders from Computer Choppers are currently working on a project to create a golden Apple MacBook Pro laptop. I’m not talking about a little spray paint here. This mod includes a full 24-karat gold plating of the case.
They’ve even gone so far to color-match the keyboard, then re-engrave the letters for…
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September 28th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: computing design hacks + mods
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