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Apple discontinues the PowerPC Mac mini

Posted by Lab Rat Apple has removed the PowerPC-based Mac mini from its online store after unveiling the new Intel Mac mini earlier today. Apple has continued to offer the G5 versions of their iMac (while supplies last) alongside their Intel counterparts, but apparently Apple planned the Intel mini’s release to better coincide with existing mini inventory.  Read More

Apple announces new Intel Mac mini.. iPod Hi-Fi Boombox

True to rumors, Apple today announced an Intel version of their Mac mini, and an all new iPod accessory, the iPod Hi-Fi. The Intel Mac mini comes in both single and dual core versions, features Front Row with remote, and sells for $599 (single) and $799 (dual). The $349 iPod Hi-Fi is a portable boombox meant to finally deliver natural, room-filling sound from your iPod. We have already placed our order for a dual-core mini (despite the Apple store apparently being overloaded),... Read More

The new 6G iPod: Too much of a good thing?

Posted by iGor As each Apple event draws near, often we Mac site are inundated with false reports and faked pics of allegedly real new products from Apple. Usually these shots are purposely blurred to mask the true nature of the object, making a definitive ID all but impossible. Some recent purported 6G shots that had been circulating the web have now been reported to be fakes. Well, we at Macenstein have come across an exclusive photo of the new 6G iPod Apple will be announcing... Read More

Microsoft: The Baskin-Robbins of OS Manufacturers

Posted by iGor In a sign that they have once again over-estimated their customer’s understanding of computers, Microsoft has announced they will be shipping no fewer than 6 different flavors of their upcoming Windows Vista operating system. Sometime before the end of the year, PC users will be able to choose from: Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, Vista Business, Vista Enterprise edition, and Vista Starter edition for “emerging marketsâ€?. Basically,... Read More

Feb. 28th: Think Secret vs. AppleInsider…Cast Your vote!

Posted by Lab Rat The past couple of years or so, there has been an intense rivalry between the “Ali and Frazier” of the Mac Rumor community, namely Think Secret and AppleInsider. Both have made predictions for Apple’s upcoming February 28th media event, but who will be right? Mac rumor bragging rights hang in the balance. Let’s see what is at stake. Think Secret has a long career of accurately predicting Apple’s products, so much so that they... Read More

20-inch G5 iMac available at Costco for $1479.99 with free Apple Protection Plan

Posted by Helper Monkey Apple is “slumming itâ€? a bit in an apparent attempt to unload the last of its G5 iMacs. The computer maker is now selling the 20-inch iMac G5 at warehouse-giant Costco for $1479.99, a savings of $20 over the apple store. PLUS Costco is throwing in the 3-year Apple Protection Plan FREE (a $169 value). Is this a sign that Apple is having trouble moving the remaining supply of 20-inch G5 iMacs? Possibly. Is it a sign that the buzzards are circling... Read More

Review: iHome iH5 for iPod

Posted by Dr. Macenstein I’m not what you would call a big coffee drinker. In fact, I would rather wake up to the Folgers Themes Song than to a cup of Folder’s coffee. Well, luckily for me, now I CAN! A company called iHome has found a way to make getting out of bed fun for a fellow like me (or at least not the hellish experience it usually is). The iH5 by iHome is a full-featured alarm clock with beautiful iPod-esque styling which contains a built-in iPod docking... Read More

RUMOR: iTunes Music Store changing its name to iLife?

Posted by Lab Rat Take this one with a BAG of salt. We have received 2 anonymous e-mails saying that Apple will be changing the name of the iTunes music store in the near future, quite possibly even at the February 28th event. While both sources claim the reason for the change is Apple’s continuing diversification away from just music, one of the e-mails actually claimed to know what the store’s name would be changed to. Are you sitting down? The iLife Store. “But... Read More

Windows Vista’s biggest bug? Windows Vista!

Posted by Lab Rat Macenstein reader rico sent us a posting over at Gizmodo showcasing an interesting new feature of the upcoming Windows Vista operating system. It seems the latest version of Microsoft’s OS will actually show you a list of programs which are running slowly or causing your computer to under-perform. The ironic part is they have a screen cap showing that the 3 apps slowing down a particular user’s copy of Windows Vista are: (Host Process for Windows... Read More

Apple sells 1 Billion songs on iTunes

Posted by Lab Rat Apple hit the 1 billion (that’s a B folks!) song mark this morning, way ahead of analysts predictions. No word yet on the identity of the lucky person who was the 1 billionth customer, but that person has won a new 20-inch iMac, 10 60GB iPods, and a $10,000 iTunes Music Card to jumpstart their digital music collection. From the Apple website: Music lovers like you in 21 countries around the globe have purchased one billion songs from the iTunes Music... Read More