August 31st | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

August 31st | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
Fans of The Office may have to dust off their VCRs, as Apple today announced that it will not be selling the upcoming season of NBC television shows on its online iTunes Store.
The move follows NBC’s decision to not renew its agreement with iTunes after Apple claims they declined to […]

August 30th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein
Astute Apple shopper and faithful Macenstein reader Hendry pointed us to the online Apple Store, where for some reason the ship time on 15-inch MacBook Pros has slipped to 7-10 days. The 17-inch model, and all “normal” MacBooks seem to have ship times of 24 hours.
Such a supply delay would […]

August 30th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

[UPDATE: Thanks for the overwhelming response. We believe we have found our Wordpress guru, so thanks for your offers of help, but it looks like we’re set. But perhaps we’ll come begging again for the Macenstein Version 3.0 launch!]
We’re looking to update Macenstein’s look, and we could use some help. We’ve come up with a […]

August 29th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

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Above: It appears that Nokia has decided to combat Apple’s iPhone by releasing Apple’s iPhone.
[EDIT: Some people are saying that YouTube video shows up marked “private”. It works fine for me, but Here’s a QT version.

August 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Everyone’s favorite hacker of the week, George Hotz, has enjoyed 13 of his 15 minutes of fame this week, appearing on news shows and conducting media interviews about his successful iPhone hack, and good for him. Let’s just hope his last 2 minutes are not spent in a courtroom.
As a fellow […]

August 28th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Like most of Speck’s products, the Holster-Pro is well-made and stylish, and provides a secure way to carry your iPhone. The flip out kickstand clip provides a great way to view videos on your Phone without adding the extra bulk of other holster-type clips. The downside of the case is it provides little protection to the iPhone, leaving the screen and the majority of the sides exposed. Still, if you are a fan of holster-style cases, the Holster-Pro is a great choice.

Price: $29.95

Pros: Stylish, nice construction, flip-out kickstand clip for video viewing

Cons: Adds little protection from scratches and falls, no screen protector

August 27th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

Posted by Dr. Macenstein

The iPhone’s lack of support for the Flash player has pretty much meant that the large selection of social media sites (which are pretty much ALL Flash-based) were off limits to iPhone users. That travesty has apparently come to an end, as NY-based KickApps has announced that any video uploaded to […]

August 25th | Posted by Dr. Macenstein

There’s really not much else to say about the Suede Jacket Case, except that it is one of the most affordable, as well as stylish cases you’ll find. Costing only $9 and available in black, black, or black, it is not the best case for every situation, but it is a great choice for the type of user who who is careful with their iPhone, and is more worried about avoiding inadvertent scratches than a concussive impact. Plus, for 9 bucks, it is a cheap way to expand your iPhone’s wardrobe while still leaving some money left over to buy the iPhone Malibu Beach House and iPhone Corvette.

Price: $9

Pros: Looks classy, very affordable, provides a good deal of scratch protection, case itself can be used to clean the iPhone’s screen, does not add bulk to the iPhone.

Cons: No real shock absorption to speak of in the event of a fall, no place to carry headphones.