News: “Weekend Mac Madness: Save up to $254 off plus free shipping and printer at MacMall”

Posted: March 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

Weekend Mac Madness: Save up to $254 off plus free shipping and printer at MacMall on Dealhack
Topics: Intel Core, Intel Core 2, MacBook, MacBook Pro

Mac Sale: save with discounts of up to $254 off plus free shipping on Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mini, and Mac Pro Models at MacMall. For example, get the 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo 13.3-inch MacBook portable for $999 – $69 combined instant…


News: “Building a Pharo/Squeak VM from first PrinciplesAdrian Lienhard – Blog”

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

Building a Pharo/Squeak VM from first PrinciplesAdrian Lienhard – Blog on Planet Smalltalk
Topics: Intel Core 2, MacBook, MacBook Pro, QuickTime

I’ve been building and modifying Squeak VMs for a couple of years, but each time I started afresh it took me considerable amount of time to set up a working toolchain . Changes in Pharo, VMMaker, platform C code, make files, in system libraries etc….


News: “Seven alternatives to the Apple iPad”

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , | No Comments »

Seven alternatives to the Apple iPad on CrunchGear
Topics: Mac OS X, MacBook

Wait! Stop. Before you hand over Apple your credit card and pre-order the iPad , you may want to check out the other touchscreen options available now and in the near future. The iPad isn’t the only game in town. Sure, it might have a…


News: “Apple Store down globally: iPad pre-orders only or something more?”

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , | No Comments »

Apple Store down globally: iPad pre-orders only or something more? on Engadget
Topics: MacBook, MacBook Pro

Ok, you know the routine: the Apple store goes down prompting blog posts to deflect the onslaught of tips. Commenters then ponder why Apple has to go offline to add updates before a flamewar breaks out with somebody accusing somebody else of being a…


News: “Solar-Powered iPhone Battery Case: Apple Approves”

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: | No Comments »

Solar-Powered iPhone Battery Case: Apple Approves on Wired: Gadget Lab
Topics: MacBook

Solar power combined with fancy-looking cases? The perfect storm for getting an end-of-the-week mention on the Gadget Lab. Today its the turn of the Novothink Solar Surge, an iPhone and iPad Touch case with a solar panel and a lithium-ion polymer…


News: “Alan Pope: Why (I think) Ubuntu is Better Than Windows”

Posted: March 11th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: | No Comments »

Alan Pope: Why (I think) Ubuntu is Better Than Windows on Planet Ubuntu
Topics: MacBook

When comparing operating systems people tend to roll out the same old reasons every time. I think those of us who use Ubuntu are already aware that we have less viruses than Windows, less malware, it’s free of cost and so on. I’m sure…


News: “Hands on with the Barbie B-Smart Learning Laptop (my daughter’s hands, anyway)”

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: | No Comments »

Hands on with the Barbie B-Smart Learning Laptop (my daughter’s hands, anyway) on Coolest Gadgets
Topics: MacBook

I have a daughter, who is interested in all things pink and cute. She’s seven years old and lives in a My Little Pony, Care Bear, and Littlest Pet Shop world, and so this Barbie B-Smart laptop is just for her. The B-Smart Laptop…


News: “JoikuSpot Premium for N900 1.0 available now for less than $10″

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , | No Comments »

JoikuSpot Premium for N900 1.0 available now for less than $10 on Planet Maemo
Topics: MacBook, MacBook Pro

Just a few weeks ago I wrote about the beta version of JoikuSpot for the N900 and was able to use it for downloading data when connected to my computer. I spent the last couple of weeks bouncing around with a Sprint Overdrive and Palm Pre Plus with…


News: “How the iPad, and the slate computer, will evolve in the next two years”

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , | No Comments »

How the iPad, and the slate computer, will evolve in the next two years on CrunchGear
Topics: MacBook, MacBook Air

With the iPad hitting pre-order in two days and shipping in April , it’s important to think about when and why to buy the iPad. Based on our understanding of the product lifecycle and expected moves by Apple’s competitors, we foresee…


News: “Apple 13.3″ Macbook 2.26GHz Notebook $800 at MicroCenter.com”

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

Apple 13.3″ Macbook 2.26GHz Notebook $800 at MicroCenter.com on BensBargains.net Latest Headlines
Topics: DDR3 SDRAM, Intel Core 2, ISight, Mac OS X, MacBook

MicroCenter.com has the Apple 13.3″ Macbook MC207LL/A White Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz Notebook (fall 2009) for $800 , in-store pick up only. Add to cart to receive discounted price. [ Compare ] Core 2 Duo 2.26Ghz processor, 2GB DDR3 memory, 250GB hard…