Is the Core Duo actually a 64-bit chip in disguise?
Posted by Helper Monkey As we’ve said in the past, no one here at Macenstein claims to be a true tech-head. We are largely nerds without the smarts. So we cannot confirm or deny this report on our own, and look to you, our dear readers, to post your wisdom. Macenstein reader Tommy Boy sent us a posting over at HEXUS that claims that the Intel Core Duo chip (Yonah), which... Read More
Intel unveils new Quad-core chips…promises 10-20 core chips by 2010
Posted by Lab Rat Intel announced yesterday that Cloverton, their four-core processor will begin shipping by year’s end. This high performance chip is expected to appear in dual-processor servers, meaning these power houses will be effectively running eight processors. A version of the chip named Tigerton (coincidence? 🙂 ), meant for systems with four or more processors,... Read More
Mariah Carey appears in new Intel Ad
Posted by Lab Rat From thenewsmarket: “For the first time in her career, musical performer Mariah Carey will star in a commercial. The ad features the R&B singer sitting on consumers’ laps and highlights the ability to download and play music anywhere and without wires based on Intel Centrino mobile technology.� No word yet on whether the actor Mariah sat... Read More
Should Howard Stern make the move to iTunes?
Posted by Helper Monkey Will the poster boy for free speech become the poster boy for the iPod? Fans of Howard Stern’s radio show are looking to generate some interest in a possible iTunes partnership with the “King of All Media�. While there are no official plans for such a partnership, the rumor boards on the Stern Fan Network are buzzing with the prospect. Since... Read More
Lexus recall brings iPod nano windfall
Posted by Lab Rat Macenstein reader I Drive a Hyundai sent in a posting he came across on the Club Lexus forums stating that some people who purchased the IS250 AWD model last month, but were forced to wait for delivery due to a recall, have received 2GB iPod nanos as gifts “for being a valued member of the Lexus family�. This is great news for all the poor and disadvantaged... Read More
1GB nano… Screen not as bright as other models?
Posted by Lab Rat When Apple released the 1GB iPod nano this week, the announcement was met here at Macenstein with little enthusiasm. After all, the 1GB nano is just a 2GB nano with half the storage selling at 3�4 the price. The 1GB nano did not cause the shuffle to disappear from Apple’s lineup, as had been anticipated. All in all, a very “nothing� event. However,... Read More
Apple store down… 1 GB iPod nano leaked
Posted by Lab Rat Several readers have alerted us that the Apple store was taken off-line early this morning, and anticipation is running high for a 1GB iPod nano to be released today. As is usually the case these days, Apple itself seems to have prematurely spilled the beans on the 1GB nano. On its own site, Apple shows us a chart comparing the iPod shuffle to the nano and video... Read More
SHOWTIME original series on iTunes
Posted by Lab Rat Apple today added select programming from SHOWTIME to the iTunes store. Three of the network’s more popular original series; “Sleeper Cell�, “Weeds�, and “Fat Actress� are now available, unedited. No word yet on whether the controversial “The L Word� will make its way to the store. This marks the first commercial... Read More
Bursting the bubble: Apple stock down 22% in less than a month
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Apple’s year-long stellar stock performance came to a screeching halt today, with Apple’s shares down over 6% by mid afternoon, and down over 22% from their all time highs just 1 month ago. Many analysts have been warning that the stock has become over-valued in recent months, and perhaps profit takers are finally starting to listen. Robert... Read More
17-inch iMac G5 removed from Apple online Store
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Just 2 days after we mentioned that Apple had dropped the price of its 20-inch iMac G5 model by $200, comes news now that the 17-inch G5 iMac is now completely missing from Apple’s online store. Those questioning why Apple lowered the price of the 20-inch model but not the 17-inch now have their answer. Anyone looking to buy a G5 iMac seems to be... Read More
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