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- Macworld 2010: Adam Jackson
Filed under: Macworld
Adam Jackson has been attending Macworld since he was three, including the New York and Boston shows. His devotion to Apple and the Macworld Expo was highlighted in the excellent "fanboy" film Macheads (available via iTunes). When I sat down with him at Macworld we spoke about the past, present and future of Macworld. Video after the link (pardon the abrupt start).
TUAWMacworld 2010: Adam Jackson originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Macworld 2010: Interview with Roland Saekow of BearExtender n3
Filed under: Macworld, Video, Interviews
At the TUAW booth on the Macworld show floor the other week, I was fortunate enough to interview Roland Saekow, the developer of the BearExtender n3, a product that replaces your Airport card giving any wireless network a much wider wireless range. The best part is that is sells for US $49.97, about one third the price of its competition.
Roland and BearExtender n3 were nice enough to do a TUAW givaway that ended last week. The contest garnered over 600 comments from entrants, a huge number, which speaks to the general interest in the product.Roland has a fascinating story to tell, and you can see and hear him tell it by clicking on the 'Read More' link to watch the video it in Viddler. To see it on your iPhone or a Bluetooth-enabled iPod touch, you can click on this YouTube link.
We apologize for the poor audio sync.TUAWMacworld 2010: Interview with Roland Saekow of BearExtender n3 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Macworld 2010: iFixit.com
Filed under: Macworld, Hardware, Interviews
One website that must reside in nearly every Machead's bookmarks collection is iFixit. They provide detailed, step-by-step repair guides (and parts) for nearly every Mac, iPod or iPhone fix you can think of. Their instructions are always clear and thorough enough to make even the most daunting repair possible. If you lack those special tools, they've got those, too.
They're also known for being among the first to take apart brand new Apple hardware. When I sat down with Kyle Weins from iFixit during Macworld Expo, he revealed that who gets the privilege of the first teardown is determined by the flip of a coin. He also talked about the site's history, current offerings and of course the iPad. You can watch the full interview after the break.
TUAWMacworld 2010: iFixit.com originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - OnLive demos Crysis on iPhone, expects to go to iPad
Filed under: Gaming, Software, iPhone, iPad
OnLive was at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas last week, where they showed their game streaming software running on the iPhone again. This time they had Crysis going, and apparently the demo ran "fast and smooth." The way they do it is to run the game and render it all on a fast computer somewhere, and then stream video to the iPhone while streaming controls back to the game itself. Of course a demo is just a demo, and actually running a game like that out in the real world is much tougher.
But OnLive is convinced they can do it. And that's not all -- they also made mention of running their app on "tablets," which is a roundabout way of hinting that they'd like to do the same for the iPad. Now that is an intriguing opposition -- you wouldn't even need processing power for games on the iPad if you can run the software. If OnLive sets it up so you can stream on your local Wi-Fi connection (essentially using the iPad as a remote viewer/controller), then we might have something interesting here. Apple might be interested in that as well. Streaming heavyweight games from your Mac to the iPad? Yes, please.
But of course, all OnLive has so far is a nice demo and some good ideas. We're still waiting to hear details of how they're going to bring out their streaming service, not to mention get it up and running on the iPhone. As soon as they let us know, we'll let you know.TUAWOnLive demos Crysis on iPhone, expects to go to iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Macworld 2010: Twicular's Grocery Pal
Filed under: Software, iPhone, iPad
When I was young, my mother spent Sunday mornings with grocery store flyers, a pen, and a pad of paper. Once she had identified the best weekly deals, she'd send my dad to buy some items from Grocery Store A, some from Store B and so on.
Barclay Jiang has devised a convenient, contemporary solution to the same problem. His free app for the iPhone and iPod touch, Grocery Pal, uses GPS (or Wi-Fi location) to find all of the grocery stores in your area (you can adjust the range of search) and downloads the current sales. From there, you can generate a shopping list, sort the results by store and hit the road. It saves a lot of time and is quite convenient.
We spoke with Barclay at our booth at Macworld Expo about the app, his inspiration and his thoughts on the show. Check out the video below for the full run-down, or grab Grocery Pal from the App Store.
TUAWMacworld 2010: Twicular's Grocery Pal originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Did a Pennsylvania school district use iSight to iSpy?
Filed under: Hardware, Video, Odds and ends, MacBook
The FBI and lots of parents want to know if school-issued MacBooks were used to spy on students at a suburban Philadelphia school.
Earlier today, a federal judge was asked to stop the school from destroying any records or logs from the 2,300 laptops that were used by high school students that attended Harriton High School in the Lower Merion School District.
The district admitted that it activated the iSight cameras to find more than 40 missing student computers. Officials claim that the district is no longer turning the cameras on remotely.
Meanwhile, other lawyers are pursuing a potential class-action lawsuit against the district. The FBI is investigating if the school district broke any federal wiretapping or computer intrusion laws.
The district noted that students must sign a release when they get the laptops, but the release does not state that the iSight cameras might be activated without the permission or knowledge of the students or their families.
The parties met in court today as a judge ruled on the preserving of evidence. Some students say they are now putting tape over the camera and microphone on the laptops to keep school employees from seeing or hearing anything.
According to one student involved in the legal action, the controversy began when an Assistant Principal at the school said the student was acting inappropriately at home. The student wondered how the Assistant Principal would know, and that started the investigation.
The school district has said that it has not spied on students, but activated the cameras on computers it said were lost or stolen.
Creepy.TUAWDid a Pennsylvania school district use iSight to iSpy? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple ranks third in BusinessWeek customer service survey
Filed under: Hardware, Retail, Apple
Apple has nailed down the number three spot on BusinessWeek's fourth annual customer service awards, falling in right behind LL Bean and insurance company USAA, and way above companies like Amazon and Dell. The awards were based on survey results from a few different places, and Apple scored an A+ in both Quality of Staff and Efficiency of Service thanks to its Genius Bars and helpful Specialists inside Apple Stores.
Of course we've heard the occasional horror story, but in general, Apple Store employees are beyond helpful, which is probably why BusinessWeek says that 66% of those surveyed would "definitely recommend" Apple products, and 58% said they would "definitely repurchase" the next time they needed something.
Apple's influence is also found elsewhere on the list -- USAA, number two on the list, has had a lot of success with its iPhone application, which has also helped the company out on customer service scoring as well. And while Starbucks can't necessarily thank Apple for a big boost in its business (it probably would have done fine anyway), it's not surprising that companies that score high in customer service tend to have the same goals in mind. Congrats to Apple for yet another survey-based award.
[Via Macworld's Dan Moren, not "Warren" -- sorry Dan!]TUAWApple ranks third in BusinessWeek customer service survey originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Ngmoco picks up $25 million in funding, buys Freeverse
Filed under: Gaming, Software, Apple, iPhone, App Store
TechCrunch is reporting that iPhone game company Ngmoco has just picked up $25 million in another round of fundraising, which they used to buy out Freeverse, one of the most storied Mac game developers (and recently, iPhone game developers) on the block. The two companies were already close -- Freeverse went with Ngmoco's Plus+ network for social connections in its games, including Flick Fishing and Moto Thunder -- but this buyout would put Ngmoco in charge of their whole catalog. Ngmoco CEO Neil Young says that he plans to take all of Freeverse's currently paid games and convert them all into the free-to-play model that Ngmoco has grown so comfortable with.
It's a pretty bold move -- Ngmoco is seriously investing in this model (even to the extent where they'll cancel planned games unless they can squeeze them into the model), and now Freeverse will have to follow suit. There's no word on what will happen to Freeverse's significant Mac game library as well -- will that part of the company be split off? Will Ngmoco shut it all down and choose to focus on iPhone apps?
Unfortunately, the only available information is the post on TechCrunch. We've put out calls to both developers and will get back to you when we know more.
Update: Touch Arcade has interviewed Young. He doesn't mention Freeverse's Mac titles, but he does confirm that "freemium" is the way they're going to steer all of Freeverse's titles in the future.TUAWNgmoco picks up $25 million in funding, buys Freeverse originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TV networks continue to resist iTunes price cuts
Filed under: Multimedia, Video, iTunes
Apple has been courting US TV networks recently in a bid to get them to drop episode pricing from its current level of $1.99 down to $0.99. The New York Times reports that, predictably, many TV networks are resisting Apple's push for lower episode prices, even though iTunes's initial $0.99 per song price point is arguably what made purchasing digital music palatable to consumers.
Music sales through the iTunes store have fallen off recently, at least partially because of record labels' demands for a price hike to $1.29 per song for popular tracks. Meanwhile, though TV shows have been available for download in the iTunes Store since 2005, only 375 million shows have been downloaded in that time -- compared to nearly 9.5 billion songs downloaded over the same period. With a reported 125 million iTunes Store accounts, that equates to an average of 76 song downloads per customer compared to a paltry 3 TV episodes downloaded.
Click the "Read More" link to find out more about the current state of TV on iTunes.
The Times states that "television production is expensive, and the networks are wary of selling shows for less." However, analysts have stated that TV downloads through iTunes represent a "marginal" or "niche" portion of the market, and this is borne out by the relatively low download numbers. TV episodes are already available from a number of other (legal) sources, and all of them are less expensive than iTunes: free over the air, free over Hulu (in the US anyway), for-pay via a cable subscription, and for-pay via purchases of TV seasons on DVD.
As one example of iTunes's extremely uncompetitive pricing for TV shows, Season 5 of House, M.D. costs $39.99 on iTunes in Standard Definition, and that's for the TV shows alone; the same season currently costs $24.49 on Amazon for a DVD box set complete with many special features not available on the iTunes Store. Even if the studios still think charging an extra $15 for digital versions of the same season of the same show is worth it to consumers because of the convenience of one-click downloading, based on the relatively low number of downloads thus far, it's pretty clear consumers don't feel the same way.
Although TV networks are reportedly resistant to price reductions, unless they can find a more compelling way to sell digital versions of their shows based on content, the only way they're going to get more people to download more shows is by budging on the price. Apple has reportedly pitched a $30 per month "subscription" model for popular shows, which could be a compelling alternative to cable TV for many consumers. TV networks haven't dismissed this proposal outright, but they are experiencing "trepidation" over it according to the Times. However, considering that spread over five years the amount of money that all studios combined are making per year off iTunes Store downloads equates to less than the three-week gross of a popular summer theatrical release, it seems like they have very little to lose.
[Via MacRumors]TUAWTV networks continue to resist iTunes price cuts originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Rob Griffiths leaves Mac OS X Hints
Filed under: Tips and tricks
I have to admit that I don't always use them, but I do always enjoy reading the hints over at Mac OS X Hints -- there probably isn't a more eclectic or helpful mix of random hints about how to use your Mac or iPhone available on the Internet. So I was saddened to read today that editor Rob Griffiths (who always adds in his confirmations and other testing on the various hints posted) is leaving the editor's position. He's moving on to join Peter Maurer at Many Tricks, where he'll handle the business aspects of the company. He mentions that they're working on "some good stuff in the pipeline, especially for the upcoming iPad."
As for Mac OS X Hints, the site is owned by Macworld, so it will continue to run under the oversight of a new editor, who will have the benefit of Griffiths around for training as long as necessary. But it will be a little bit of a disappointment to not see the little "robg" notes on the hints in the future. Good luck to Rob on his next venture, and here's hoping his successor keeps the site up as an endless fount of interesting tips and tidbits about all of these Apple products we use.TUAWRob Griffiths leaves Mac OS X Hints originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - NYT: Chips like the A4 could cost $1 billion to design
Filed under: Hardware, Apple, iPad
Apple may have finally gotten the chip they wanted with the iPad's A4, but a little freedom from contracting with other chip makers didn't come cheap. In a piece about how to make silicon chips, the New York Times estimates the cost to put a chip like the A4 together at a whopping $1 billion. And that's just for a design -- actually making a state-of-the-art factory to create the chips will run you a cool $3 billion. The NYT is just estimating for all companies here -- especially with Apple's purchase of PA Semi, they probably got the design for a relative song, and they're working with contractors to actually make the chips, rather than building their own factories. So $1 billion is a higher estimate than evidence would make you suspect.
For Apple, though, whatever the purchase price is, it was worth it -- watching Jobs talking about this chip and its power conservation (the iPad will last for a month on standby!) a few weeks ago, you get the sense that he's really excited to finally be in charge of his own chip destiny rather than having to rely on Intel or another silicon company to do it for them.
And heck, even if they did spend $4 billion to make the A4, Apple can build ten more chips and separate factories to build them with all of the cash they've built up. Considering the freedom that Apple got out of their A4 design, whatever it cost was probably a check they were more than happy to write.
[Via Apple Insider]TUAWNYT: Chips like the A4 could cost $1 billion to design originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Are you choking? Yeah, there's an app for that, too.
Filed under: Odds and ends, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch
On the list of "I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes" apps, this one takes the cake... and chokes on it.
The free I am choking app could save your life if you are choking on food and can't speak. If you have your iPhone in hand and can avoid panicking, then you can launch the app, wave your iPhone frantically in front of someone who is nearby, and hope that they can a) read English, and b) follow the instructions in the app to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on you.
Actually, this is no joking matter -- about 3,000 adults die every year from choking on food. Of course, you'll need to have the app downloaded and installed on your iPhone or iPod touch before this happens. As fellow TUAW blogger Erica Sadun noted, "by the time you download and install, you could be dead."
Apparently the developers, Thought Shaping LLC, don't want to get sued by the relatives of people who are not saved by the app, as they've added the disclaimer "Note that this is for novelty use only!" at the bottom of the app description in the iTunes Store.
Want to see the app in action? Check out a public service announcement video made by the folks at iPhoneSavior.com by clicking the Read More link below.
TUAWAre you choking? Yeah, there's an app for that, too. originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Dear Aunt TUAW: Why GPS?
Normally readers write directly to Aunt TUAW using our tips line or feedback form. But today, we're switching things up a bit. Instead, Auntie is responding to a comment left on her last post about whether you should buy the Wi-Fi only iPad or wait for the 3G version. That's because Aunt TUAW has a bug up her sleeve about GPS and its role on the iPhone, the iPad, and its tie to social media. Without further ado, here's today's "letter" and Auntie's response.
Dear Aunt TUAW,
I'm on Facebook, but why do people need to read Facebook updates when they're traveling? Whatever happened to looking out the window at new places? And geez, how about a simple paper map?!?
If I have to go somewhere new, I print out a Google map before the trip or bring the old Rand-McNally. I may be weird, but look at all the dough I saved. :-)
I live in northern New Mexico with wilderness available just a few miles outside of town. We hike and walk everywhere, assuming the MUD isn't so bad. I've never used an iPhone or a GPS device of any kind.
What I'm wondering is, just why do people have those things? Seriously. Is it just a game? I take hikes in the backcountry with a compass and a topo map, just like in the old days with the Boy Scouts. :-) I can look at a hillside and point to where it is on the map. I almost always know where I am. So what is it about living in a city, forgodssakes, that makes one addicted to GPS??? Aren't there street signs? If you didn't have GPS, would you just sit down on the curb and have a nervous breakdown?!?
Sincerely,
John Hamilton Farr
Dear John,
If my 3GS iPhone has taught me anything about GPS, it's this: GPS on the iPhone is not just about the location; it's also about the social. Knowing where you are is just the start of geolocation. While, I fully expect the iPad to rock when it comes to displaying maps and working with navigation apps, that's not why GPS on the iPad is so exciting.
GPS is already about mapping my walks and sharing them with my friends and family as I achieve new distances and other new goals like upping my average pace, top speed, and the number of feet I've climbed. GPS is about yelping to see what restaurants and points of interest other people have found nearby, and adding my own personal spin into the mix. GPS is about virtual location tagging and games like geocaching, adding a social layer to our outdoor activities.
The iPad brings all of that into the equation and adds a much bigger screen with enhanced gestures and interaction styles. It offers a jumping off point for every kind of social GPS app that you can imagine, from virtual location-based coupons that you can scan at your local Target or Starbucks to new and innovative solutions that developers are only now beginning to dream of.
Think back to 2007. Then consider the array of App Store products that you never once guessed would become a daily part of your life. That's how I feel about Yelp, about other geo-aware apps like Trailguru and Echofon, and more. Now that I'm hooked on GPS, whether in the city, the countryside or the mountain wilderness, I simply can't wait to see what's next. The more I head off on foot, bike, or car and take advantage of this marvelous gift of good health and opportunity, the more I can't wait to share that gift with the people I'm close to -- and make new friends along the way.
Love,
Auntie T.TUAWDear Aunt TUAW: Why GPS? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Customize your collage with Shape Collage
Filed under: Software
I'm a big fan of Zykloid Software's Posterino, a Mac app that allows you to create elegant collages. Similarly, you can use Shape Collage to create a collage. However, as implied in the app's namesake, you can also customize the shape of your collage to one of the many included preset options, as well as your own customized shape. One example would be pictures of hundreds of shoes in the shape of the Nike swoosh logo -- you get the picture.
While the app is billed as "free," the free version stamps a watermark that, while small and light, is nonetheless noticeable. US$25 removes this watermark, and adds the ability to export to an Adobe Photoshop PSD (where you can manipulate photos).
Shape Collage was created by developer Vincent Cheung, and is available for download here.
TUAWCustomize your collage with Shape Collage originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Danish newspaper fakes iPad on front page
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, Multimedia
As the newspaper industry struggles to find its way in an increasingly digital world, publishers, writers, and so on are reconsidering their business models. Danish newspaper Information makes the case for going digital crystal clear by filling its entire front page with an image of the iPad (at right).
The supporting article (translated into English here) details how local free newspapers are killing the paid competition, and makes the case for online distribution and micropayments. It's an idea we've seen before, but it is still untested on a large scale.
As for consumers, interest in go-anywhere, read-anytime digital newspapers, magazines and books is high. According to the Association of American Publishers, e-books grew at a compound annual rate of 58% between 2002 and 2008. The Kindle and Nook have also performed well for Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and iPad anticipation is high. The issue, of course, is how established organizations like Information, The New York Times, etc... will make the transition.
There's much conjecture over whether the iPad will save the publishing industry. Most are skeptical if not downright unconvinced. In the end, whoever finds the perfect solution that pleases consumers and producers alike will reap an incredible bounty. Who that will be remains to be seen.
Update: There's a higher resolution photo here.
Thanks, Carsten!TUAWDanish newspaper fakes iPad on front page originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Looking forward to Macworld Expo 2011, despite John Dvorak
Filed under: Macworld
OK, I'm the first to admit that I didn't feel Macworld Expo had much of a future without Apple. After all, I was the guy responsible for the graphic that showed a gravestone with "Macworld Expo 1985 - 2010: Rest In Peace" engraved on it (my apologies to Paul Kent of IDG World Expo for that...). But even in that post, I still ended on a note of hope about the show. Many of our readers, however, agreed in an informal poll that the show had seen better days and that without Apple, Macworld Expo 2010 would be the last stop.
Longtime PC Magazine writer John Dvorak took the decidedly negative path in a recent post titled "Macworld Expo's Iffy Future." Based on a single quick walk through of the Expo captured on video, he concluded that the show is dead: "Last one? I think so."
After spending a few days at Macworld Expo 2010, I have exactly the opposite opinion to Dvorak. 2010 was the year that many vendors stayed away from the show, thinking that it just wasn't worth the time and effort. Nearly every exhibitor I talked to at the show said without reservation that they'd be back next year, and I've heard from many hardware and software vendors who say that even though they weren't in San Francisco this year, they'll be there in 2011. Just as I'm certain that spring crocuses will soon peek through the snow, I'm confident that Macworld Expo will be back in 2011 with even more exhibitors and visitors. Why? Let's go through some reasons.
1) Enthusiasm -- when you're just walking through an expo floor with a video camera, it's hard to get a feel for how much enthusiasm is running through the attendees. Those of us at the TUAW booth had the opportunity to talk with literally hundreds, if not thousands, of expo-goers, most of whom said they'd be back next year. We were not only talking to people who were new to the Apple world and seeing the Expo through fresh, unbiased eyes, but folks who had been going to Macworld since 1985.
2) Crowds -- if you watch Dvorak's video, you'll notice that he walks into some of the same human traffic jams that we saw every day. Sure, there are times where he's walking free and easy around the floor, but not every area was crowded at the same time. One common refrain I heard from many Expo-goers was that they wished the event had been held in a larger hall. Dvorak should also remember that this show happened in the midst of a recession with a 10% unemployment rate. If the economy had been doing well, the crowds would have been overwhelming.
3) Socializing -- for the Apple fan, Macworld Expo is the one steady event where you can go and meet others who are also fanboys. Whether you're just chatting with a vendor and other Mac or iPhone users at a booth, or attending one of the many parties that take place during the week, even the most introverted Apple geek can't help but be swept up in the sense of community.
4) Conference and Expo -- people tend to forget that the full name of Macworld is Macworld Conference & Expo, and that there are conference sessions that begin before the Expo floor is open. From comments I heard from many of the instructors who were participating, this year's conference sessions were well-attended and enthusiastic. Did John Dvorak attend any of the conference sessions? Not from what he stated in his post. Did he sit in on any of the Main Stage sessions? No, instead he panned the camera across the area in-between sessions, so of course it looked dead.
Dvorak does have a point that the show has relatively few Mac-related products, and the Macworld moniker just doesn't seem to fit anymore. Next year, we'll most likely see another Apple product -- the iPad -- and the iPhone as the big focus of the show, with the Mac taking a back seat to its younger siblings.
Personally, I'd like to see IDG World Expo rename the event to something that reflects this change in the Apple ecosphere. I'm sure they'd have to contend with Apple's trademark lawyers, but a name like Appleworld Expo would make a lot more sense in these times when the Mac isn't the only Apple product line.
Macworld Expo 2011 -- or whatever it may be called -- is scheduled for January 25-29, 2011. You can count on an enthusiastic contingent of TUAW bloggers happily attending the event again next year.TUAWLooking forward to Macworld Expo 2011, despite John Dvorak originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Turn that old Mac into a functioning clock
Filed under: Hardware, Odds and ends, iMac, PowerMac G5, Mods
Let's say you have a Mac collecting dust in the corner of your garage. Rather than succumb to your spouse's demands and send the old friend to computer heaven, why not re-purpose that Mac into something both functional and beautiful?
Cult of Mac points us to one enterprising hardware modder who has converted the base of his iMac G4 into a round wall clock. Take a look above on the left for the final result of his Dremel-sourced endeavor. This Apple fan from Japan was also kind enough to post photos of his DIY adventure [Google Translate link]. Check out another image below; the aluminum really pops on the dark wall.
Additionally, it seems that the inspiration for the iClock came from another Japanese modder who converted his PowerMac G5 into a functioning timepiece as well. Seen at the top on the right is the completed product. When all is said and done, it seems as though the PowerMac is still usable as computer. This qualifies the creator's work to be considered a "case mod" rather than an all out butchering -- which is ideal because a chopped Mac is a sad Mac. The PowerClock owner also posted in-progress shots of his work [Google Translate link].
I tend to fall in the camp that favors "software" modification, believing that for any piece of computing hardware there is some flavor of Linux that can breathe in new life. Unfortunately, however, sometimes Macs and PCs alike simply bite the dust and are only good for conversion into clocks or lamps.TUAWTurn that old Mac into a functioning clock originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TUAW review and giveaway -- BookArc from Twelve South
Filed under: Accessories, Macbook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air
It's no surprise that TUAW bloggers like the products from Twelve South. They're made only for Macs, they have excellent quality and the company always sends us items to give away to our readers. We've previously had giveaways for the BackPack, BassJump, and now we're giving away a stylish BookArc.
The US$49.00 BookArc takes advantage of the ability of Apple's MacBooks (Air and Pro included) to work as a desktop machine when the screen is closed and the computer is connected to an external mouse, keyboard, and monitor. You could just lay your MacBook on the desktop, but then it takes up valuable real estate. How about if you could just position your laptop vertically so it takes up a minimum amount of your desktop? That's what the BookArc is all about.
Like the other products from Twelve South, the BookArc is attractively packaged, so it makes a wonderful gift for your favorite MacBook owner ... or yourself. After opening the box, you see the aluminum BookArc with one silicone insert installed, and deeper inside the box are two more inserts. These inserts grip and cushion your MacBook, so you'll want to make sure you have the correct one installed. Not to worry -- they're easy to install and remove. There's not too much more to say in terms of a review, other than the BookArc looks great and it does its job well.
If you're not familiar with how to use your MacBook with the display closed, TwelveSouth thoughtfully provides a link to an Apple Knowledge Base page that has instructions.
Now, it's time for a TUAW reader to win a BookArc. Here are the details:
- Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
- To enter, leave a comment telling us what kind of MacBook you're going to use with the BookArc.
- The comment must be left before Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- Prize: One Twelve South BookArc desktop stand for MacBook ($49 value)
- Click Here for complete Official Rules.
TUAWTUAW review and giveaway -- BookArc from Twelve South originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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