New MacBook Pros are the first ever laptop to offer a “Douple”-layer SuperDrive
While the new MacBook Pro updates seemingly offered no real surprises this morning, faithful Macenstein reader Kerry Brys noted that the 17-inch model is offering a “Douple”-layer SuperDrive. Apple has not yet commented on the benefits, if any, of a douple-layer drive, but odds are this is some new hybrid between the current double-layer drives, and a new triple-layer... Read More
Lily Allen and her MacBook Air
Well, it certainly isn’t the most flattering photo we’ve seen of (seemingly) Mac Chick Lily Allen, but faithful Macenstein reader lewisozz sent us a picture of a rather angry looking Lily Allen holding her new MacBook Air. Maybe she’s a FireWire fan? Lily’s MySpace blog mentioned she got the Air free from Vanity Fair earlier this month. Lily is best known... Read More
KITT 2008 powered by a Mac?
Well, no, but it does seem to have one of the new ultra thin Mac keyboards inside. Faithful Macenstein reader Rick sent in some screen shots from the new Knight Rider TV movie he downloaded legally watched on air this week, which shows that the latest Apple keyboard is apparently thin enough to fit inside a talking Mustang GT500KR’s glove compartment. Above: KITT can apparently... Read More
Write a caption, win a prize
[THANK YOU, WE HAVE A WINNER. THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED] “And the award for ‘Most ironic t-shirt ever’ goes to…”. Think you’re funny enough to be the next Margaret Cho? Well, now’s your chance to prove it to the world. Write your best caption for the above photo of Greg Packer, everyone’s favorite professional line sitter taken... Read More
iPhoto books, calendars and cards are now available in Australia and New Zealand
Until now there has been very little photographic evidence that the mythical continent of Australia even exists, outside of this Energizer commercial featuring Jacko. However all that changed today when Apple released iPhoto 7.1.2 . Faithful Macenstein reader Brian McKenzie alerts us that for the first time, iPhoto books, calendars and cards are now available in Australia and... Read More
Macenstein’s “Mac Chick of the Month” (Feb 2008): Athena
Welcome to Macenstein‘s “Mac Chick of the Month”. Each month we feature a different die-hard, Mac-loving girl who is (almost) as well designed as the Apple products they love. This month we present you with the lovely Athena, a Texas finance specialist that loves her Apple gear! By day she works in finance for BMW, by night she sings, models and acts. But she’s... Read More
The Prime Directive: “Use no Windows”
Above: (left) JJ Abrams & exec. producer Bryan Burk, (right) Abrams We all love celebrity Mac sightings, and while he’s not quite as easy on the eyes as Megan Fox and Alyssa Milano, Star Trek director JJ Abrams was recently caught on the set chatting with fans on his Macbook Pro. In theory we’re fans of the Star Trek franchise, even though only 2 of the last 10... Read More
Write a caption, win a prize
[THANK YOU, WE HAVE A WINNER. THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED] Early MacBook Air prototypes didn’t quite cut it. Think you’re funny enough to be the next Margaret Cho? Well, now’s your chance to prove it to the world. Write your best caption for the above photo, and if we think it’s the funniest, we’ll send you off a $20 iTunes gift certificate. The contest... Read More
MacBook Air feature set destroys the competition
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader TheCos who came across this awesome pic that ought to shut up all those MacBook Air bashers out there. Clearly the Air has the leg up on the competition when it comes to features. [Original Image] Read More
Is “There’s something in the air” an anagram for the big announcement?
God, I hope not… none of these sounds overly appealing. Above: Apple’s MW 2008 catch phrase. Above: Hmm…. Well, the new MacBooks are supposed to be thin… if it was a Leopard threesome, then maybe… Above: I think that expo was just held in Vegas… Above: Maybe a message to Greenpeace about how eco-friendly the new Macs will be? Above: Well,... Read More
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