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Stop the madness! Please sign the “iPad is NOT Magical” petition

Apple Inc. has long been known to overuse favorable adjectives when describing its products, and while we as Apple fans have perhaps grown immune to words such as “revolutionary” and “amazing”, Apple’s insistence in using the word “Magical” to describe its new iPad is just unacceptable. Even in today’s press release announcing the ship date would be delayed by a week, Apple insisted on using the term multiple times, as if something... Read More

“Felicity” predicts iPad in 1999

Felicity‘s writers might not have been able to predict that letting their star cut her hair would doom the show, but the DID predict the iPad a full11 years before Steve unveiled it. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Mike for the tip!  Read More

For those of you looking to end your relationship this Valentine’s day…

Even before the iPad was announced this would have been a bad idea. It really makes you appreciate what you are getting for your extra $140.  Read More

I’d buy a pair

God, I wish onodoom really was planning on making these.  Read More

New study says fewer people thinking of buying an iPad now that they actually know what it is

Retrevo, everyone’s favorite tech polling site, has published a comparison between its customer’s desire to buy an Apple tablet both pre- and post iPad keynote. The results show a marked decrease in interest in the new Apple product, with half of all respondents now saying they have NO desire to buy an iPad, down from 26% before the announcement. I kind of find this poll interesting in that I had the exact OPPOSITE reaction to the iPad unveiling. For years I had... Read More

Man, is there anything that DOESN’T set Hitler off?

First we saw Hitler get upset when his car got stolen, then about the lack of camera in the iPod touch, and again when he got banned from xBox live. Well, surprise surprise, Hitler’s not exactly thrilled with the iPad either. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Matt and the rest of you who sent this in.  Read More

Tek Jansen shows off his iPad at the Grammys

Damn it! How was I supposed to know there would be something actually worth watching at the Grammy’s last night?!? Yes, apparently Stephen Colbert whipped out an iPad to read the nominees for the “Song of the Year” category, while I was watching Mystery Science Theater 3000 reruns on Netflix On-Demand. I stand by my choice.  Read More

Matt Damon has an iPad

Having lived in the Rhode Island/Boston area for 4 years, I guess I might find this funnier than it probably is, but hey, it’s iPad related, and you guys seem to be wicked into iPad stuff these days, so enjoy.  Read More

Looks like SOMEBODY stayed up all night sewing

About 2 hours after the iPad was released, we began receiving press releases from various companies letting us know that they planned to offer a full line of iPad accessories. Some of these contained mocked up photos, some vague release dates, but today we were surprised to find that one company, Booq, claims they are actually SHIPPING theirs already. First up is their Taipan sneak XS, a neoprene sleeve-like thing that no one would carry the way the guy in the picture is if... Read More

Pee-wee Gets An iPad = pure awesomeness!

I’m so glad Pee-Wee got busted for indecent exposure all those years ago. Without that arrest (and his subsequent large amounts of free time) , I’m pretty sure we would not be seeing this video. Pee-wee Gets An iPad! from Pee-wee Herman And yes, I realize he is making a comeback, and he was awesome on Reno 911. Chill out. I have much love for Pee-Wee. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Matt for the link!  Read More