Odd hardware reporting issues plague some Mac minis
Posted by Lab Rat We have received several reports of odd hardware profiling issues in the new Mac minis. A report over at TUAW claims their Mac mini solo incorrectly states it is a duo in the “about This Mac� dialogue box, yet correctly says it is a solo in the System Profiler. Additionally they claim while connected to the internet via Airport, their system claims to... Read More
More Flickr pics look to screw with Mac rumor community
Posted by Helper Monkey Ahhh.. another day, another 6G iPod Flickr picture. Today’s 6G iPod flickr pic (as opposed to each previous day’s debunked pics this month) shows an alleged new mockup of graphics designed for a future version of Apple’s website. What sets this image apart from previous rumored 6G Flickr postings is it does not try to pass itself off... Read More
Microsoft admits Vista borrows heavily from OS X… (sort of)
Posted by Lab Rat Macenstein reader Sweet Pee pointed us to a Flickr posting claiming to provide unneeded proof that Microsoft’s upcoming Vista OS is a blatant rip off of Apple’s OS X. During a Vista beta install, an astute tester noticed that the program creates a temporary “Panther� folder. It appears that one of Microsoft’s programmers felt the... Read More
Intel Mac mini Graphics: 64MB or 96MB?
Posted by Helper Monkey Moments after Apple’s announcement of the new Intel Mac Mini, I rushed to the Apple store to place my order. I had just read the descriptions on Apple’s new Mac mini webpage, and was quite impressed. All In all, I thought it looked like a fine machine, decent specs, and the price seemed reasonable given the upgrades. Among those specs that... Read More
Apple discontinues the PowerPC Mac mini
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 mini inventory. Read More
Apple announces new Intel Mac mini.. iPod Hi-Fi Boombox
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 meant to finally deliver natural, room-filling sound from your iPod. We have... Read More
Microsoft: The Baskin-Robbins of OS Manufacturers
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 Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, Vista... Read More
20-inch G5 iMac available at Costco for $1479.99 with free Apple Protection Plan
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 (a $169 value). Is this a sign that Apple is having trouble... Read More
Apple sells 1 Billion songs on iTunes
Posted by Lab Rat Apple hit the 1 billion (that’s a B folks!) song mark this morning, way ahead of analysts predictions. No word yet on the identity of the lucky person who was the 1 billionth customer, but that person has won a new 20-inch iMac, 10 60GB iPods, and a $10,000 iTunes Music Card to jumpstart their digital music collection. From the Apple website: Music lovers... Read More
Apple discontinues 15-inch PowerBook G4
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple has stopped selling the 15-inch model of its PowerBook G4 laptop on its online store. Both the 12-inch and 17-inch PowerPC models are still available. Obviously, those looking for a 15-inch laptop from Apple are encouraged to take a look at the new 15-inch MacBook Pro. Apple’s transition to an all-Intel lineup seems to be moving along at a fairly... Read More
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