Tag Archives: apple

iPhone 4. This changes everything. Again.

There’s only so many times you can make that claim before people don’t really trust it. the new iOS and iPhone doesn’t change everything.  the first iPhone didn’t change everything.  It shifted who made money in Silicon Valley and in … Continue reading

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Apple iPad

The rumors are finally rumors no more.  The iPad is out. When the iphone came out it was clear it was going to change phones. the iPad… hmmmm…. where does it fit?  what does it advance?   what experience does … Continue reading

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Zune HD vs. iPOD Touch

Straight Shot:  The Zune HD is a better gadget than the iPOD touch. Still needs work:  The Zune HD has only a handful of games available and almost no apps. Frustrating:  Despite a decent browser, most websites kick the Zune … Continue reading

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Battle of the MacWorld Live Blogs!

I personally like Gizmodo better… but what do you think?  who’s coverage is better? better = funnier + snarkier + pictures + fast refreshes Gizmodo Jason Chen: No weight loss problems here. Crunchgear 9:03 – The woman sitting next to … Continue reading

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New iPod Nano – A Picture

You can shake it, get coverflow, use it as voice recorder. It’s cool. But this whole announcement reminds me of that SNL sketch where Steve Jobs just keeps making smaller and smaller ipods until they need tweezers. Pic from Gizmodo:

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iTunes 8 – genius feature is OLD and BORING

if you’re paying attention to apple’s event you just heard about iTunes 8 and the genius feature.  Basically it makes smart playlists based on the iTunes user base and your preferences. Pandora, Last.fm, iLike and many others already do this.  … Continue reading

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The Apple Experience

I’m now the owner of a fancy macbook.  Here are some notes on my apple buying and using experience. Mac and Apple stores definitely have a distinct smell to them.  It’s been reported by many on the internet and as … Continue reading

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