http://maccoalition.com/index.php en sgentry@provideocoalition.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-04T20:59:55+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/idisc_streaming_of_your_itunes_songs/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/idisc_streaming_of_your_itunes_songs/#When:20:59:55Z 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 there’s no support for playlists so your iTunes playlist do not work in iDisk. There seems to be no way to play a list of files. Cover art is not supported as well. And while iDisk will cache other files, it will not cache music files. Still it’s not hard to see how Apple is adding features to enable it to support audio in it’s cloud storage business.” Software 2010-08-04T20:59:55+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/mac_mini_updated_today/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/mac_mini_updated_today/#When:18:54:31Z 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 Hardware 2010-06-15T18:54:31+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_accepting_ipad_applications/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_accepting_ipad_applications/#When:20:42:01Z 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. iPad 2010-03-19T20:42:01+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/27_cinema_display_in_june/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/27_cinema_display_in_june/#When:00:24:00Z 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. Hardware 2010-03-19T00:24:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/kindle_for_mac_now_available/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/kindle_for_mac_now_available/#When:05:03:00Z Without much hype, becomes reality.  When? Software 2010-03-18T05:03:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_score_top_marks_in_consumer_reports_tech_support/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_score_top_marks_in_consumer_reports_tech_support/#When:20:49:00Z 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. Tips / Help 2010-03-12T20:49:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/new_details_emerge_on_ipad/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/new_details_emerge_on_ipad/#When:20:30:01Z 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. iPad 2010-03-12T20:30:01+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/seven_alternatives_to_the_ipad/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/seven_alternatives_to_the_ipad/#When:16:44:00Z 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 has provided their take on iPad alternatives… iPad 2010-03-12T16:44:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/ipad_available_for_order_830am_eastern/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/ipad_available_for_order_830am_eastern/#When:03:09:00Z Just a friendly reminder to set your alarms you West Coast folks. iPad 2010-03-12T03:09:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/barnes_noble_reader_ereader_coming_soon/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/barnes_noble_reader_ereader_coming_soon/#When:02:34:00Z According to the famous book seller, iPad users will have access to over a million books and magazine titles.  Combined with the Kindle reader already fro the iPhone, and I have a feeling my Kindle and Sony readers are going to be gathering lots of dust. Anyone want to buy a kindle, 1st or 2nd generation?  iPad, Software 2010-03-12T02:34:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/first_ipad_ad_appears_during_the_oscars/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/first_ipad_ad_appears_during_the_oscars/#When:02:25:00Z If you caught the first 1/2 hour or so of the Oscars, you probably caught the iPad eye candy like we did.  If you missed it, I’m confident that won’t be the only ad, or the only showing.  Expect a very large media blitz for this product as Steve Jobs not only needs to introduce a product, but a product category that has since failed to take off.  That is, before the iPad’s introductions. iPad 2010-03-08T02:25:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/ipad_to_ship_april_3_pre_orders_begin_march_12_for_usa/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/ipad_to_ship_april_3_pre_orders_begin_march_12_for_usa/#When:18:35:00Z Arguably, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the iPad.  There’s been hints of code referencing a camera, and who would have thought it wouldn’t come with one in the first place?  It’s likely iPad version 2 will have one, but are there other things we don’t yet know about?  Will iTunes be available in the cloud for our new iPads? All I know is that I will be one of the many, many folks placing my order on the 12th.  No, I’m not getting the AT&T version because I already maintain a Verizon MiFi. iPad 2010-03-05T18:35:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/aperture_301_update_released_update_on_my_iphoto_09_migration/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/aperture_301_update_released_update_on_my_iphoto_09_migration/#When:21:55:00Z Over on our sister site ProVideo Coalition, Mike Curtis has a great article about his move to Aperture 3.  Here’s a taste: Two things: 1.) Apple today released Aperture 3.0.1, addressing many of the issues I raised with version 3.0 2.) I’ve been busy on my iPhoto ‘09 to Aperture 3.0 upgrade saga, but did something incredibly dumb, losing me hundreds of hours of effort. Executive brief: Apple today released Aperture 3.0.1 fixing many known issues (no guarantees/reports it fixes’em all), and I was stupid and deleted a crucial file, aka the critical and massive iPhoto Library I’d been working on. Remember, kids - your time is more valuable than the cost of yet another hard drive, and the 5 minutes it takes to set up a backup copy rolling before leaving for the night. Even for personal projects. Shut up. It was late. I was on the phone. I was busy. I wish I’d been drinking. Read the rest of ProVideo Coalition Creative, Software 2010-03-02T21:55:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_goes_after_htc_on_the_patent_front/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/apple_goes_after_htc_on_the_patent_front/#When:18:20:01Z The following 10 patents are specifically mentioned in the lawsuit: 7362331: Time-Based, Non-Constant Translation Of User Interface Objects Between States 7479949: Touch Screen Device, Method, And Graphical User Interface For Determining Commands By Applying Heuristics, 7657849: Unlocking A Device By Performing Gestures On An Unlock Image, 7469381: List Scrolling And Document Translation, Scaling, And Rotation On A Touch-Screen Display, 5920726: System And Method For Managing Power Conditions Within A Digital Camera Device 7633076: Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices 5848105: GMSK Signal Processors For Improved Communications Capacity And Quality 7383453: Conserving Power By Reducing Voltage Supplied To An Instruction-Processing Portion Of A Processor 5455599: Object-Oriented Graphic System 6424354: Object-Oriented Event Notification System With Listener Registration Of Both Interests And Methods You can catch more analysis on [ArsTechnica]   2010-03-02T18:20:01+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/i_didnt_make_macworld_this_year/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/i_didnt_make_macworld_this_year/#When:01:11:00Z MacWorld has become less and less of a must-attend trade show over the past decade.  I have attended every year for the past 15+ years and always looked forward to it.  Not this year though.  I’m not even sure why? Is it because the show moved from January to February?  Maybe.  Is it because the show had no real introductions from Apple?  YES!  Is it because Apple doesn’t seem to care about MacWorld so why should I?  I think that’s about right. It is the start of a new era. At Home, MacWorld 2010-02-14T01:11:00+00:00 http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/coming_soon_from_the_creators_of_provideo_coalition/ http://maccoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/story/coming_soon_from_the_creators_of_provideo_coalition/#When:00:56:00Z While still in early beta, MacCoalition is is looking for great writers who understand Mac, iPod, iPhone inside and out. If you’re interested in writing, please email: sgentry (at) maccoalition.com 2009-03-07T00:56:00+00:00