iDisc Streaming of Your iTunes Songs
There is a great deal of excitement happening in the Mac-space about iDisk streaming of your tunes. Before you get too excited, read MacWorld’s take:
“In a nutshell, streaming media in the background with its MobileMe iDisk app is a marginally useful feature that Apple added (and mentioned) in July. But it isn’t quite time to break out the credit cards and bubbly in celebration of “iTunes in the cloud” yet.”
Here’s the post that started today’s discussion from MP3.com:
“This is not “iTunes in the cloud” but it is definitely moving the Cupertino company in that direction. First off there is no automated way to get all your iTunes music to your iDisk account. To load files to iDisk you have to select individual files and upload them from your browser. (Apple does let you sync Calendars, Contacts, Bookmarks, etc directly from OSX but excludes music files.) Secondly…
Mac Mini Updated Today
We heard this was coming, but we really didn’t expect it today. It looks gorgeous.
There’s a few things to point out. First, it’s HDMI finally. Which means of course you can connect it to your big screen and use the Mac Mini as your Apple TV. Um, wait…
There’s two options: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM. 320 GB hard drive, $699 - Or - 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, Dual 500 GB hard drive, $999
Apple Accepting iPad Applications
That’s right folks, iPad apps are now being accepted. You can click here to start developing yours. We also just got word that at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB Show), a new Teleprompter iPad app will be on display.
Apple Accepting iPad Applications
That’s right folks, iPad apps are now being accepted. You can click here to start developing yours. We also just got word that at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB Show), a new Teleprompter iPad app will be on display.
27” Cinema Display in June?
When the original 30” cinema display left, it seemed a sure thing Apple would replace it with a shiny new one. The Cinema line has been quite for some time now. Just when you gave up, and wondered, why the iMac could come in 27” flavor but not a display, Apple may be finally delivering on the goods. According to AppleInsider, look for a June announcement.
Kindle For Mac Now Available
Without much hype, becomes reality. When?
Apple Scores Top Marks in Consumer Reports Tech-Support
The last time I worked for a larger company, I was forced to use a PC. I spent more time getting to know the IT guys than I really cared to. Not that they weren’t nice, but my computer always needed fixing. I convinced my boss to get me a Mac, and I never needed the IT guys again for the next 2 years. No kidding.
It doesn’t come as a surprise to me that in tech support, Apple scored high marks and beat their competition by a large margin. I haven’t had to even call tech support very often, but my experiences for the most part have gone very, very well. Congrats Apple tech support. You should be celebrating this evening.
New Details Emerge on iPad
With the ability to order a new iPad, come a wealth of new information and recent changes.
3G News. ( Remember however, if you’re ordering today, the wait for a 3G version if longer…)
Buyers have two choices: a $15 per month plan that limitsr data consumption to 250MB or a $30 per month plan for unlimited data. What’s new is that users who choose to sign up for the 250MB plan will be provided with information on the iPad’s screen to let them know when they approach the data limit: specifically, when they have 20 percent, 10 percent, or no data remaining—just like the iPhone’s low battery warnings.Of course if you get the alert, you’ll be able to ad more now, or later. You can even change to the unlimited data plan from the 250MB plan, or add another 250MB of data if you want. YOu can view how much data you’ve used, how many days left in your plan and more. All from you screen.
Seven Alternatives to the iPad
TechCrunch has a neat article examining the slate alternatives to the iPad. I personally own two of their choices and I’m not sold.
The Andoird tablet by Archos, while cool (I have the 5), doesn’t allow you to use the traditional Android marketplace. What the? Therefore, all of the cool apps I have on my Android phone (yeah I have an iPhone too, we have a sister site called Apps4Phones), can’t make it to the Archos. The app choices are frankly pretty lame, making the tablet for me simply and internet tablet, and it’s just OK at that. Read on for more…
Not to be outdone, PC World…
iPad Available for Order 8:30am Eastern
Just a friendly reminder to set your alarms you West Coast folks.
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