Apple discontinues the PowerPC Mac mini

February 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]

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

February 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]

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

February 27th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]

Microsoft: The Baskin-Robbins of OS Manufacturers

February 27th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]

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

February 27th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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. […]

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

February 26th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Helper Monkey
Apple is “slumming it? 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 […]

Review: iHome iH5 for iPod

February 26th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Rating: 8.2 out of 10 - Good sound quality and feature set for the price, rivals costlier offerings without alarm feature from JBL and Logitech, but some design issues hamper the alarm feature (which is what makes it unique) from reaching its full potential

RUMOR: iTunes Music Store changing its name to iLife?

February 24th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]

Windows Vista’s biggest bug? Windows Vista!

February 23rd | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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 […]