Tonight’s Episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live shot entirely on Jimmy’s MacBook Pro’s Webcam
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, MacBook Pro, bugs
Finally! A reason to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Just kidding, I love Jimmy).
According to ABC, with a full studio audience and a bunch of booked guests (Seth Rogen (Green Hornet) and Musical guest Dierks Bentley), a power outage struck the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live, leaving the crew scrambling for way to still produce the show. A quick thinking Kimmy grabbed his MacBook Pro and began filming with his webcam. I have no idea how bad the show will look, or why a power outage apparently only affected the cameras, as the lights certainly seem to work, but I for one will be tuning in tonight (which SHOULD make it Jimmy’s highest rated show yet). Just kidding! Did I mention I love Jimmy?
Country star Dierks Bentley performing acoustically into Jimmy’s MacBook
Acrobatic Apple thieves “steal different”
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Theft
In a world of “Smash and Grab” Apple thefts and gun-totting thugs, it’s nice to see a professional Apple Heist where no-one gets hurt. Case in point, the theft of 20 Apple laptops from a South Brunswick, NJ Best Buy where the thieves apparently pulled a Tom Cruise, descending from ropes in the ceiling to avoid setting off alarms, and then jumping up and down on Oprah’s couch proclaiming their love for Katie Holmes.
On top of the building, they used a saw to cut through several inches of rubber and insulation, then sliced a 3-foot-wide square in the metal roof,” said Detective James Ryan.
They cut a hole in the roof and came in at a spot where the cameras were obscured by advertising banners.
Once inside, the burglars dropped 16 feet to 10-foot-tall racks — avoiding contact with the floor, where motion sensors would have set off an alarm. They snatched the notebooks from the racks, then went back out through the roof.
Maybe it’s the entertainment industry’s glorification of well thought-out thieves with cool tools and clock-work timing, but I Kind of dig these guys. I think whenever you see someone who’s good at their job, whatever it is, it’s nice to take a second and let them know you respect their skill. So, kudos to them. Plus they apparently have great taste.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Jimbo for the tip!
[via NJ.com]
The ultimate protection from laptop thieves
The idea of hiding valuable technology inside something people don’t want is nothing new. Remember the iPod hidden inside a Zune thing? But this is pure genius. Behold the BookBook, a padded MacBook Pro case made from genuine hardcover, hand distressed books.
It’s a well known fact that the only thing thieves value less than books are OLD books, so this is really a pretty ingenious way to hide your MacBook. That is, assuming you don’t run into these guys in a dark alley.
[via Notebooks.com]
“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 19 – Any Speck laptop case you want
Filed under: Awesomeness, Free Stuff, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, contests
This contest is closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader Howard.
On the Nineteenth Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) Any Speck Apple laptop case you want!
In the past we used to give out specific cases, say, a pink 17-inch MacBook Pro case. Problem was, if you didn’t have a 17-inch MBP, or didn’t like pink, well, you pretty much didn’t care. But this year the good folks at Speck came up with a BRILLIANT idea: Why not let the winner choose what case THEY want?
That’s right, whether you own an old black or white MacBook, a MacBook Air, or the big daddy 17-inch MacBook Pro Speck’s got you covered in style. The winner gets to choose any style case in any color for any model Apple laptop that Speck makes (assuming it is currently in stock on their online store). So head on over to the Speck Store, pick out your dream case from their wonderful selection (including the SeeThru or the new SeeThru Satin), and then enter below.
To enter: Sure, we all LOVE brushed aluminum, but since Speck’s cases are as much about adding a splash of color to your laptop as protecting it, leave us a comment telling us If you could force Apple to make you a custmo MacBook Pro in ANY color, what would you choose?. Winners will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to ALL READERS WORLD-WIDE. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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Israel hates Jennifer Garner
Filed under: Apple Bashing, Apple Fanboyism, Hardware, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Not Cool, Ouch!, Photos
How else can you explain Israeli airport security firing three shots into the MacBook of Lily Sussman, which just happened to be sporting an Elektra Stamp? (2005’s Elektra of course being the 3rd worst Marvel comic movie of all time, and starring Jennifer Garner in the title role).
Above: Elektra proved as hard to kill as the Elektra movie was to watch.
In the airport security’s defense, technically it WAS a bomb…
(can I get a rimshot?!)
If I were Jenn, I would steer clear of the entire Middle East until anger over the movie subside, and make it very clear that she does not plan to ever star in a sequel.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Sam for the link!
Real story via Lilysussman’s Blog via Gizmodo]
Review: iSkin ProTouch Vibe keyboard cover for MacBook/Pro/Air
It has been well documented that my love of blogging is rivaled only by my love of UTZ cheeseballs. This unfortunate battle for my affection has often left my MacBook Pro caught in the middle, with cheeseball encrusted keys. So when the good people at iSkin asked if I wanted to check out their new line of stylish MacBook Pro keyboard covers, I said “sure!”( with a muffled mouth full of cheeseballs).
Above: The MacBook Pro. Part of this complete breakfast! (Oh, admit it, you’ve wanted to do this too…)
Even if you do not eat cheeseballs while typing, odds are finger oil, dust and dead skin WILL eventually discolor your keys and work their way into your Mac. And if you work in a saw mill, forget it. That’s where the ProTouch Vibe comes in. The Pro Vibe line of keyboard covers are very similar to Read more
Review: HyperMac External MacBook Battery – “Heavy”-Duty power
These days Apple seems to be on a big “Who would ever need an extra battery?” kick, what with non-user-removable batteries being found in pretty much every device it makes. But there are literally dozens of reasons why you might find your MacBook’s non-replaceable battery out of juice while far from a charger. Apple may claim its latest batteries deliver over 7 hours of computing power, but that’s under optimal conditions, such as performance turned down, screen brightness set low, and the only sanctioned activity being light e-mail/web use. In reality I have trouble watching a full two-hour movie on my 15-inch MacBook Pro unless I throttle things down quite a bit, and who wants to live like that?
Well, enter the HyperMac external battery by HyperDrive. Available in 4 capacities and ranging in price from $200 to $500, the HyperMac can theoretically provide provide enough power to keep your Mac running for up to a full DAY. I say “theoretically” because HyperDrive’s battery life claims are based on extrapolating Apple’s own Wireless productivity tests. So for example, the HyperMac 222Wh is 6 times the capacity of the MacBook Air’s internal 37Wh battery. Since Apple claims that the MacBook Air internal 37Wh battery is good for up to 4.5 hours of wireless productivity, a fully charged HyperMac 222Wh together with the MacBook Air internal 37Wh battery would give 31.5 hours (7 x 4.5 hours) of wireless productivity. There’s also a USB port on the front of the unit which HyperDrive claims can recharge an iPhone 52 times on a single charge (although being a two iPhone, two iPod touch household I would have preferred TWO ports, if HyperDrive is looking for suggestions for the next model). To top it off, the HyperMac comes with its own MagSafe connector, and intelligent charge monitoring that allows it to charge both a MacBook and MacBook Pro. The HyperMac takes just under 4 hours to fully charge.
My “Real World” Test
As I mentioned before, I have never experienced Apple’s claimed battery-life times. While they may be accurate under ideal conditions, Read more
Finally, a MacBook Pro for Ninjas!
I have good news for all of you upset by Apple’s recent price drop in in its portables. Colorware has stepped in to fill the high-priced void by offering a limited edition run of 10 “Stealth” MacBook pros, for only $6000 each.
So, what do you get for your $6000? Well, you get a $4,249.00 MacBook Pro with a pretty cool matte paint job. The Stealth sports a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid-state drive (and of course a 15-inch matte screen to complement the matte finish).
Only 10 will be made and I plan to buy THREE, so I recommend you place your order soon so you have them in time for Labor Day presents. I know after I dropped the ball last year and forgot to give the wife and kids Labor Day presents I vowed to get my shopping done early this year.
Redefining “MobileMe”
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, MacBook Pro, video
This is pretty damn cool, but if they stick with the non-removable battery, I doubt it will be able to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader ishervin for the link!
[via LiveLeak]
Looks like MacBooks might want to start taking the train
Man, MacBooks just keep crashing! Last month we reported on a MacBook Air that survived a horrifying airplane crash, continuing to boot despite sustaining massive injuries that rivaled its owner’s broken neck. Well, it looks like MacBooks might want to start taking the train, because here we have yet another tale of smashed airplanes, broken necks, and a MacBook that just won’t die.
On November 2, 2008, Len Johnson completed the first transcontinental biofuel flight in history, having flown from Chino, California to land safely at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. His home-built Cozy IV completed the entire distance running on N-Butyl Alcohol (N-Butanol). Unfortunately, on his flight home, weather conditions forced an emergency landing. The Cozy IV did not survive the crash but both Len and his Macbook Pro are alive and working.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Anthony for the tip!
