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There is so much going on here that it’s hard to really pick out individual things to make fun of, so I’ll let you do that in the comments. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Justas for the tip!
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 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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Review: Tyme Machines Star Wars flash drives come to a galaxy very, very close
When it comes to giving geeks presents, nothing says “I love you and respect your need to move large files quickly” like a USB flash drive. And nothing says “I am a geek too” like giving them a flash drive that looks like a bobble-head Star Wars character.
Currently the big name in Star Wars-themed flash drives is Mimoco, with their adorable line of smooth-headed characters. However the Star Wars flash drive arena just got a little more crowded with Tyme Machines’ new line of sculpted USB flash drives.
Unlike the super stylized Mimobots, Tyme Machines went for a somewhat more realistic, yet still comical look for their drives. The characters are more physically detailed than the Mimobots, from Boba Fett’s dented helmet to the “011″on the back of the Storm Trooper, there’s some pretty impressive detailing going on. The overall look is reminiscent of the dashboard “bobble head” dolls that I assume all of you have distractingly placed in your rear windshields.
Each drive consists of a 3-inch tall figure from the original Star Wars movies (aka, the good ones). Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, and a Storm Trooper are all available in capacities ranging from 4 GB to 16 GB, at prices ranging from $29.99 to $59.99. (Tyme Machines also makes a “Twilight” drive for Read more
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]
Celebrity Mac Chick sighting: Tyra Banks
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, Celebrity Mac Chick, MacBook, Photos
The always fashionable Tyra “I have a fear of dolphins (4:20)” Banks, and her Speck-covered Mac. And her giant shoes.
Who sits like this?
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Pao-Lung for the pic!
[via ekstrabladet]
Identify my MacBook, win a prize!
[OK, I am giving the prize to James, because he was the first one to actually give me the real model number and RAM capacity in a convincing manner, but thanks to all of you who were nice enough to try to help me. For money. Oddly, the prize is going to cost me almost as much as the RAM.]
OK, normally I don’t like using the mighty power of this site to just ask a self serving question of my readers, but I am well and truly stumped. 
I am trying to buy RAM for a November 1st, 2007-purchased, 2.0 GHz white MacBook, and for the life of me I cannot figure out which model I have. It currently has 2 GB, and I would like to bump it to 4 GB if possible. I will outline the information I have below, and the first person to convince me of the model I have will win a $20 iTunes gift certificate.
I am planning to buy the RAM through Crucial.com. As you can see below, they list the MacBooks mainly by their Part numbers (although 1 white models has no number).
The odd thing is, I bought this MacBook direct from Apple online, and while I still have the box (complete with 2 dead spiders on it), it lists the Part number as Z0F90000X, where as every other Apple product I have ever bought, including my new MacBook Pro, AirPort Extreme, and even my original iSight camera all list the “MLA” number on the box. A quick Google of Z0F90000X turns up nothing, as does a search for it on Apple’s site. (I suppose if nothing else, at least there now WILL be a Google result for “Z0F90000X”). There is no other part number visible on the device, or under the battery.
The Apple system profiler shows me this:
So we know it is the model MacBook3,1. I used the free utility MacTracker (suggested by faithful Macenstein reader Jay) and it unfortunately turned up 2 results for the white MacBook3,1 model – models MB061LL/B AND MB062LL/B.
The problem is, under “memory and graphics” in Mactracker’s listing on that machine, it says the Maximum RAM is 6GB (Actual) and 4 GB (Apple).
I’m not sure what that means, exactly, but on Crucial.com, 1 of those models says it holds 2 GB of RAM maximum, the other says 4 GB.
Apple-History.com says the late 2007 MacBook can handle 4 GB of RAM, but makes no distinction between any model numbers.
I did a Google search for the MacBook model Z0F9, and came up with an expired MacMall page which lists the tech specs at 4 GB max.
A search on Apple’s support site for Z0F9 returns 1 relevant result, which shows that the Z0F9 model DID exist, and is certified for Snow Leopard, but that’s it.
So, knowing all this, what MacBook do I have, and which RAM selection from Crucial’s drop down will work, if any? Again, I have 2 GB currently, and am hoping to upgrade to 4 GB (if not that mythical 6 GB Mactracker mentioned?)
(Oh, I only can do US iTunes certificates, so if you are from across the pond or such, I guess I’ll just PayPal you $20 for your trouble).
Thanks.
- The Doc
Jonathan Ive is rolling over in his highly stylized, brushed aluminum grave
Yeah, I know Ive isn’t dead yet, but this might kill him. Behold the Hoffbook.
The white MacBook iBook was never going to win awards for manliness before, but this takes “ghey” to a whole new level. Personally, I have the much manlier, drunk bloated Hasselhoff eating a cheeseburger on my MacBook Pro (see below). It just seems more professional.
Denise Milani does MacBook unboxing right!
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, Celebrity Mac Chick, Mac Chick of the Month, MacBook, Photos
I never really got the whole “unboxing pictures” phenomenon. It seems every time a new Apple product comes out, a slew of Mac sites rush to their Apple store in hopes of getting their photo gallery of the new device to Digg first – usually in vain because Gizmodo or Engadget pretty much always beats them to it. Well, as much as I don’t really go in for unboxing galleries, for some reason I am strangely drawn to these pictures Mac Chick Denise Milani sent us detailing her trip to the Apple store to pick up her new MacBook this month. Read more
Celebrity Mac Chick Sighting Revisited: Heidi Montag
Look who’s rocking out on iTunesl? It’s Heidi Montag, she of The Hills, and a confirmed iPhone owner. Looks like she’s the real deal when it comes to Celebrity Mac Chicks (if not actresses).
Oh, and that things in the background with arrows pointing to it. Yeah, that’s a bong.
[via Celebslam]
