Macenstein

A profanity-laden tirade against the new iOS 4.2 text alert sounds

HOLY FUCK! Having just downloaded the iOS 4.2 GM, I am only now discovering what all you developers have known for some time – that the new text alert tones Apple has added with this build are so fucking bad, they don’t even rate as shit. I have long complained about Apple’s pathetic assortment of Text Alerts, citing it as one of the increasingly hard to find excuses... Read More

Are the new iPod nano’s experiencing battery problems?

Faithful Macenstein reader Norm writes: “Apple has now replaced my 3rd and 4th new iPod nano 16Gb multi-touch due to shortened battery life. Apple claims 23+ hours. All four nanos, purchased at 2 separate Apple NYC stores run completely down after only 5 to 5 1/2 hours of continuous music listening. No backlight on, no other functions were in use. Apple claims I am the first... Read More

What happens when the MacBook Air meets dynamite?

Now that the new MacBook Air has been released, I think it’s safe to say that the old one is completely useless. Macenstein reader Scott Gawlik and friend agree, and decided to see what would happen if someone were to set of two M-1000 explosives on it. The results are as follows. Now, normally I am not impressed by the “blowing up of tech” videos (especially... Read More

“Well, I fixed the cheap part”

Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Andrew for the pic!  Read More

Back to the Mac Event: The Good The Bad, and the Meh

As with all big Apple events, I once again find people turning to me for my opinion on the announcements from Apple’s Back to the Mac Event. Honestly I can’t blame them, as my opinion is often the only correct one when it comes to such things. I seem to have the uncanny ability to cut through the hype with laser beam-like precision, and somehow categorize the day’s... Read More

Them’s FIGHTIN’ WORDS! (I think…)

GEEK FIGHT! GEEK FIGHT! So, how did Android chief Andy Rubin respond to Steve Jobs‘ Android bashing during yesterday’s Apple earnings conference call? He did what ANY man would do, he made a somewhat over my head techy Tweet in Android code, (his first tweet ever, in fact!). OUCH! Take THAT Steve! Actually, in looking at it, all Andy’s tweet really says is that... Read More

The iPhone’s built-in HDR is basically useless

Above: Yes, these were taken with the iPhone, but not with the iPhone’s HDR mode. HDR photography is certainly cool, and the idea of Apple adding it to the iPhone’s camera app sounded great on paper, but in practice, it really doesn’t hold a candle to stand alone HDR apps. I’ve recently been playing with the PRO HDR app (iTunes, $1.99), and as you can see... Read More

Subaru’s “Mediocrity” ads pay homage to Apple’s Propaganda videos

Sure, others have parodied Apple’s trademarked uber-pretentious mini product documentaries in the past, but Subaru’s latest series ads, featuring the “Mediocrity” are still funny as hell. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Fitz for the link!  Read More

Billionaire Tom Siebel shows off his elephant-trampled iPhone

Like most of you, the main reason I’ve decided to not become a billionaire is the dramatically increased risk of elephant trampling. It just doesn’t seem worth it. Still, there are SOME who are brave enough to risk being gored by an elephant and having their foot twisted backwards, dangling by 2 tendons in the name of acquiring gobs of cash. One such man is Billionaire... Read More

Dogbert as Steve Jobs?

I’m not really sure what the point of this comic is… The block of wood sounds pretty cool, and I could totally see needing as many as 3 of them. What’s the joke? via dilbert.com  Read More