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  • Walt Mossberg on MacBook Pro’s sealed in batteries

    Walt Mossberg has his official review of the new MacBook Pro batteries written and published, and his results and insight are very interesting. He makes some very good points regarding how well the built-in batteries in these machines will work for various users. He also describes the growing trend of laptop manufacturers to have built-in batteries, as research has shown that less than 5% of laptop owners purchase an extra battery anyway.

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  • WWDC: Apple updates MacBook Pro

    In the first of what will be plenty of WWDC announcements, Apple has released an update to their MacBook Pro lines that will be shipping starting today.

  • Appletell giveaway: Xtands and Cooling Bar from Just Mobile

    WWDC usually brings great news for all Macintosh, iPhone and iPod owners, but what if you can’t upgrade to the new Apple hardware that’s likely to come? Appletell and Just Mobile are here to cushion the blow.

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Appletell reviews the Omniverse Universal Laptop Tote

by Kirk Hiner on Jun 4, 2009 at 08:00 PM

I can’t imagine the Omniverse will become the tote of choice for the dedicated followers of fashion out there. It’s not meant to walk the runway. It’s not meant to be used for lugging your laptop around town all day. The computer user who’d get the best value out of… Continue Reading »

MagSafe - design over safety?

by Ed Parry on May 26, 2009 at 02:21 PM

When the MagSafe power adapter first appeared with Apple’s laptops, people loved it. Its intuitive use of a magnet to ensure nothing gets ripped and broken if the wire is pulled, was great. But with the connection between cable and computer being five pins and a magnet, was safety compromised… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews Just Mobile’s Cooling Bar for MacBook

by Jake Gaecke on May 5, 2009 at 07:37 PM

Brushed aluminum and black accents… it screams Apple design. What is it? It’s Just Mobile’s answer to the heat issues many of you may be experiencing with your MacBook. But is it just a bar of aluminum, or is it something more? Fortunately, it’s something more. Yes indeed, you can… Continue Reading »

Improve graphic performance of your Intel GMA chipset Macintosh

by Aaron Kraus on May 2, 2009 at 09:29 AM

Jealous of friends who have a newer MacBook or iMac with the new NVIDIA graphics? Do you feel less able by comparison, what with that sad old Intel GMA chipset sported by your earlier model? Never fear, there’s hope for you yet! Enter GMABoosterX, a new tool that allows you… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews Speck SeeThru and PortPack Shoulder Bag for MacBooks

by Kirk Hiner on Apr 27, 2009 at 07:58 AM

I’m fairly certain there was a time when a single laptop bag was enough. But these days, laptops have become light enough that people are willing to carry them places they haven’t before, and they’re common enough to be used in classrooms, kitchens and restaurants. So, you not only need… Continue Reading »

Laptop stand shootout: Xtand Pro vs. the Elevator

by Kirk Hiner on Apr 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM

I’m a big fan of my neck. I greatly enjoy the way it holds up my head, allowing me to turn it when I so desire. To show my neck how much I appreciate the bang-up job its done so far, I try to put as little stress on it… Continue Reading »

Appletellcast weekly Apple podcast, March 8th 2009 [updated]

by Jake Gaecke on Mar 9, 2009 at 04:08 PM

We have quite the episode for you this week. We have our first sponsor (GoDaddy.com), a survey that gives you the chance to win an Xbox 360, a discount on Podium stands, and, to put the cherry on top of it all, we’re giving three of the Podium Stands away… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews the Western Flyer laptop bag from Tom Bihn

by Kirk Hiner on Feb 24, 2009 at 09:40 AM

The Western Flyer is a very sharp looking, very sturdy bag that’s built to be upgraded. This is good in that you can basically turn the Western Flyer into whatever you want it to be. It’s bad in that nearly everything is going to cost you extra, and that’s on… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews Moshi’s Zefyr Pro

by Jake Gaecke on Feb 17, 2009 at 07:34 AM

Let’s face it; Apple makes some pretty hot stuff (if you know what I mean).  And you might be concerned, you know, for various reasons about your notebook heating your… well, you know. Apple might insist on calling them notebooks, but we all know they’re laptops, and what are you… Continue Reading »

Core i7 (Nehalem) Based MacBook Pros Possible in Q4 2009?

by Stephen Chinnadorai on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:06 PM

MacRumors is reporting that it is highly probable Apple will use Core i7 mobile processors in MacBooks and MacBook Pros by Q4 2009. The new 32nm Arrandale Core i7s will still be dual core, but able to process 4 threads—saving more power thanks to the smaller fabrication process plus optimised… Continue Reading »

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