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“Transport” moves your Time Capsule backup off-site

Time Capsule combined with Time Machine is a great way to backup your files, but a horrible way to protect them in cases of fire or theft. Odds are, any natural disaster that takes down your computer will likely destroy a Time Capsule sitting a couple feet from it, and odds are if someone breaks into your house to steal your expensive computer, they’ll grab the Time Capsule as well. Macminicolo, the company that currently offers off-site Mac mini and Xserve hosting, has... Read More

Oh… so THAT’s where Steve got the reality distortion field from

While Steve Jobs’ biological parents have been well documented, faithful Macesntein reader Marcelo Alves has come up with an interesting theory on the origin of Steve’s reality distortion field: Hi, (first, English isn’t my native language) Well, Albert Hofmann, the creator of LSD died today (102 years, died by a heart attack ). Don’t you think he looks like a Steve’s father or older brother? Maybe Mr. Hofmann made the Reality Distortion Field... Read More

Bill Gates, as Kermit the Frog, praising Apple Computers

Welcome to the most surreal video you will see today. Behold the voice of Bill Gates put into the body of Kermit the Frog, praising Apple Computers. Genius! The original Gates clip was recorded in 1984, and it’s funny just how much Bill sounds like Kermit. Jim Henson productions should have definitely tried to tap him for Kermit’s voice in Muppet Treasure Island after Jim died. He sounds a hell of a lot more like Henson than Steve Whitmire. Thanks to faithful Macenstein... Read More

Celebrity Mac Chick sighting – Beyonce

Above: Beyonce and Jay-Z do a little pool-side web surfing on Beyonce’s MacBook. Do I even have to point out at that once again we have a celebrity walking around with a MacBook with no case? Originally I was skeptical as to the conspiracy theories of product placement and pay-offs between Apple and celebs, but looking at these pics, it was almost as though a concerted effort was being made to make sure the Apple logo was visible to the paparazzi. More poolside pics... Read More

WTF is up with iTunes’ Audio Book pricing?

Faithful Macenstein reader Kelly writes: “iTunes song purchases are $0.99, TV shows are $1.99, movie rentals are about $3.99, movie purchase are around $14.99, BUT WHY ARE AUDIO BOOKS SO EXPENSIVE???? THEY COST $29.95!!!” I’m not sure, Kelly. Must be the cost or replanting all those virtual trees they had to cut down to make the audiobook? To be fair, I’ve no idea how much say Apple has in audiobook pricing, and most of the titles on iTunes’ top... Read More

Wait… The Kindle was a hit?!

Amazon.com’s homepage is announcing that the Kindle is finally back in stock, after shortages due to insane demand. Hello? Is this thing on? I said “insane demand for the Kindle!” Has anyone seen a Kindle in the wild? Apparently the demand is so great they had to rent out the warehouse that the government is storing the Ark in.  Read More

2 new conflicting iPhone reports support “multiple iPhone models” rumor

Image via information architects Remember when crazy faithful Macenstein reader Doug wrote us telling us to expect Apple to release at least two and possibly even three models of iPhone this spring? (see Even more rumors: The new iPhones’ specs) Well, two conflicting reports from two fairly major and reputable sites suggest their may be something to Doug’s claims after all. First came reports from Engadget that the new 3G iPhone would come with GPS and be a bit... Read More

MacUpdate Bundle of Joy turns back into a pumpkin at midnight

A reminder that the MacUpdate Parallel’s Bundle turns into a pumpkin tonight at midnight, so if you were thinking of picking up Parallels and the other 9 apps for less than the price of Parallels alone, now is your chance. It is coincidentally also your last chance to support Macenstein by buying the bundle by clicking here. Thanks!  Read More

The reader made me do it

[UPDATE: Yep, new iMacs, see below for specs] I promised nearly a year ago that I would never again write an article saying “Apple store is down“, and I plan to stick to that. But I can’t help what my readers write… “I just nipped to the store to price up a laptop, and: http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore/ They’ll be back soon! It’s not even a Tuesday! – Philip” I suppose with all those iMac rumors/confirmations,... Read More

Review: Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone

I have a tendency to be a bit long-winded in my reviews, so I am rather excited to be reviewing the Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone, an accessory so simple, even I can’t go on too long (I think). The Juice Pack is essentially an extra battery pack for your iPhone which promises to drastically extend the amount of use you can get between charges, and in our tests, it delivered. Mophie claims the juice pack can add up to 250 of standby time, 8 hours of talk time, 24 hours of... Read More