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The REAL benefit to being an iPad early adopter

When new technology comes out, cynics often claim that the early adopters pay the price not only in actual dollars, but by serving as guinea pigs for ironing out buggy 1st gen software and missing out on the cool 2nd generation hardware. But when I brought home my new iPad to the loving arms of the Bride of Macenstein, she had an experience that no 2nd gen iPad owner is likely to ever have. (For a couple of hours at least) she had one of the TOP 10 FLIGHT CONTROL SCORES IN THE... Read More

Review: Griffin TuneFlex AUX SmartClick for iPhone/iPod touch

In a perfect world, like above, the TuneFlex can position your iPhone perfectly. But not in the Camry… Lord knows the Toyota Camry has its problems, but all the highly publicized defect recalls and deaths are really taking away from the biggest problem the Camry has – namely that there is no decent way to mount an iPhone it it. I’ve tired suction cup mounts which are annoying to have on a window with the various cables hanging down, I’ve tried junky vent... Read More

Review: Words with Friends – Buy it and then come kick my ass

What’s more fun than playing Scrabble? EVERYTHING! Which is why it’s so odd that I am so thoroughly addicted to playing  Read More

100 year old woman loves her iPad

What do you get a 100 year old woman for her birthday? Any sane person would say “an XBox 360″, yet these people apparently got Granny (or great great granny?) a brand new iPad. And Guess what? She LOVES it. Almost as much as her relatives enjoy drinking and watching her use it. (And yes, we’ve already reached out to see if she’ll be our next Mac Chick of the Month). Well, here’s ONE iPad that will be on eBay in a couple months (oh come one, you... Read More

Apple iPhone OS 4 Event – The Good, The Bad, and the Meh

Today’s Yesterday’s iPhone OS 4 preview was chock full of announcements, and I’d wager to say there was at least something for everyone to like (assuming you don’t run an iPhone advertising or social community). As always when there is a big Apple event, we like to go over the key points of the day, and rate them as either good, bad, or meh. So sit back, relax, and prepare to have your opinions formed for you. Read More  Read More

Why is Apple obsessed with the iPhone’s Calculator icon?

No app icon in the history of iPhone-dom has undergone as much design scrutiny as the poor Calculator icon. For reasons known only to Apple, the Calculator icon has been changed with each and every version of the iPhone OS, and apparently OS 4 is no different. Perhaps sensing how important the calculator icon is in the smart phone game, it appears Apple is determined to get it just right. In fact, I’ve heard rumors that the reason the iPhone does not support Flash is... Read More

Comic Artist Jim Lee draws Wonder Woman on his iPad while getting a hair cut

Comic book legend Jim Lee, the man single-handedly responsible for warping my perceptions of how long a woman’s legs should be, was getting his hair cut yesterday and decided to try out Sketchbook Pro on his iPad while he waited. He posted his in-progress concept sketches of Wonder Woman as he went, and as you can see (if you have talent) the iPad is a viable sketching tool. All in all the sketch took him 80 minutes, which is a bit long for a Jim Lee hair cut, if I recall... Read More

Utini!!!!! Win a Jawa Mimobot!

This contest is now closed. Congratulations to faithful Macenstein reader Jeff! In celebration of the release of Mimoco’s Series 5 Star Wars Mimobots, we’ve once again teamed up with our good friends over at Mimoco to bring you yet another sweet Mimobot giveaway, and this time it’s the cutest one yet! That’s right, it’s a JAWA mimibot! Be sure to check out ALL the Series 5 Star Wars Mimobots! Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 5 Video! from MIMOBOT &... Read More

These iPad apps are so stupid they’re brilliant

If this sign doesn’t bring in the ladies, I don’t know what will. Digital signage apps have been around for the iPod Touch and iPhone for years now, but the iPad brings a whole new level of cool to the using-your-$600-gadget-as-a-$1-”For Rent”-sign game. Check the two new (Free) iPad apps by Laan Labs. First up is iSigns HD, a collection of over 150 high quality signs covering most road signs, warning signs, and international signs you’re likely... Read More

No iPads in stock? Just buy a Hyundai

Faithful Macenstein reader Dan points us to one of the more unusual auto promotions going on right now. Hyundai has decided to cash in on the iPad craze by offering a free iPad with every new 2011 Hyundai Equus. While giving away the latest Apple product to entice buyers is nothing new, what makes the iPad tie-in unique is that Hyundai has decided to load the Equss’ user manual onto the iPad. and it’s not just going to be a lame PDF or something. Hyundai Motor America... Read More