The Top 5 Crappiest (but still running) Mac Setups
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Photos_The_Top_5_Crappiest_but_still_running_Mac_Setups; We’ve all seen those top ten lists of killer Mac setups that cost more than your car, house, and family. Well, unlike those sites, we here at Macenstein are not into shining a bright spotlight on how much your life sucks or how horrible the career choices are that you’ve... Read More
Rumor: Apple TV’s wireless, multi-touch keyboard
Who doesn’t like reading rumors on the weekend? I know for me, it’s right up their with reading the Family Circus each Sunday morning. Faithful Macenstein reader Doug writes us with news of an upcoming Apple TV update and the first Apple TV-specific accessory, a multi-touch Apple keyboard: “a new keyboard. bluetooth. aluminum with design and keys just like existing... Read More
“Transport” moves your Time Capsule backup off-site
Time Capsule combined with Time Machine is a great way to backup your files, but a horrible way to protect them in cases of fire or theft. Odds are, any natural disaster that takes down your computer will likely destroy a Time Capsule sitting a couple feet from it, and odds are if someone breaks into your house to steal your expensive computer, they’ll grab the Time Capsule... Read More
Wait… The Kindle was a hit?!
Amazon.com’s homepage is announcing that the Kindle is finally back in stock, after shortages due to insane demand. Hello? Is this thing on? I said “insane demand for the Kindle!” Has anyone seen a Kindle in the wild? Apparently the demand is so great they had to rent out the warehouse that the government is storing the Ark in. Read More
Video proof of Bigfoot er… Psystar’s Open Computer running Mac OS X
Well, here you go. Video proof that the oft-maligned Psystar has made at least 3 computers – at least 1 of which can run Mac OS X Leopard. To rub a little salt in Apple’s wounds, Psystar claims they edited the video using Final Cut on an Open Computer running Leopard. Ouch! Now, if only they can provide video proof of the UPS guy picking up orders, and video proof... Read More
Apple swapping out defective x1900 XT cards for (some) Mac Pro owners
And this is why I love Apple… A while back I lamented how ever since upgrading to Leopard, my Mac Pro had been exhibiting some odd graphical glitches, mainly in the form of odd lines that would run across various windows in the Finder and apps. I eventually found that the problem was somewhat widespread, at least for owners of the quad-core Mac Pro model I ordered, and who,... Read More
Rumor: Apple’s Blu-Ray plans revealed
Anyone want a rumor? We got one, cheap. Sighting “a source” and “info gleaned from various non disclosures”, faithful Macenstein tipster Doug has written us with what he claims is Apple’s forthcoming plan to offer a new Blu-Ray burner/NAS device geared toward video professionals and tying into the Final Cut Server line. As with all rumors we present,... Read More
Popular Mechanics pits iMac vs. Gateway One and MacBook vs. Asus M51SR – Guess who wins?
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Popular_Mechanics_pits_Mac_vs_Gateway_Asus_Guess_who_wins; It’s fanboy Tuesday here at Macenstein! Popular Mechanics recently ran two comparison tests between the latest iMac and the Gateway One, and the latest Penryn MacBook vs. Asus M51SR. “In both the laptop and desktop showdowns, Apple’s computers were the winners.... Read More
Review: Scandyna MicroPod SE speakers and dock for iPod
In looking over my recent speaker reviews, I’ve noticed that I have given out quite a few 8 and 9 out of 10 ratings… well, prepare yourself for yet another. It seems as though speaker technology has gotten so good in recent years that it’s almost impossible to make a bad-sounding iPod speaker for $200. Yet as good as the competition has gotten, the $199 Micropod... Read More
Psystar comes to its senses, renames the “Open Mac” as the “Open Computer”
Psystar‘s site went down this morning shortly after announcing it would be selling the “Open Mac“, the first non-Apple computer marketed as being able to run Mac OS X. The site came back up later this afternoon, with one noticeable change. The Open Mac was gone, replaced by the more generic-sounding (and less lawsuit-inviting) Open Computer. Above: Despite the... Read More
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