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  • Appletell reviews the BookArc Desktop Stand for MacBooks

    I like the BookArc; let’s start with that. This device from Twelve South is a simple but solid heavy gauge steel arc in which your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air can rest in its closed position. Why would you need that? You wouldn’t be asking if you use an external monitor and keyboard with your MacBook. Small is good when you’re considering portability. But when doing work at your desk, it’s better for your…

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Apple’s Magic Mouse makes it to retail stores

by Patrick Lutz on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM

The current word is that most Apple retail stores have received and begun to sell the new Magic Mouse. We reported earlier that Apple had started giving out shipping notices to customers who bought the Magic Mouse online. I haven’t actually gone to my local Apple retail store, but have… Continue Reading »

Apple’s Magic Mouse now shipping

by Patrick Lutz on Oct 28, 2009 at 09:37 PM

People have started receiving shipping notices from Apple stating that their Magic Mouse orders have been shipped. When the Magic Mouse was introduced, Apple stated it would be bundled with the new iMac models and would not be available for standalone purchase until the end of October. These new shipping… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews the DoubleSight Smart USB Monitor DS-70U

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 26, 2009 at 12:21 PM

The DoubleSight USB monitor is one of the many options available today in the world of USB displays. DoubleSight has 7 and 9 inch models, and you can even get a webcam to go along with the 9 inch model. The 9 inch also obviously benefits from a higher display,… Continue Reading »

Review of the Snowball USB Microphone from Blue

by Bill Stiteler on Oct 25, 2009 at 07:12 PM

Microphone maker Blue may have hit on the secret formula for success; create an easy-to-use product with a great design that also works really well. The first thing you notice about the Snowball is its physical design. It’s fun without being goofy—a white and chrome ball atop a shiny tripod… Continue Reading »

iFixIt reveals inner workings of Apple’s new Magic Mouse

by Josh Holat on Oct 23, 2009 at 09:45 AM

iFixIt is a widely known company that immediately gets their hands on Apple’s newest products solely to take them apart for our gratification. It’s no surprise, then, that they have already managed to do the same for the Magic Mouse just days after it hit the market. In their disassembly,… Continue Reading »

Magic Mouse user guide suggests Mac OS X 10.6.2 to be released soon

by Patrick Lutz on Oct 22, 2009 at 09:45 AM

Several people have noticed and pointed out that Apple’s user guide for its new Magic Mouse makes a reference to the not-yet-released Mac OS X v10.6.2. The mention of OS X 10.6.2 suggests that Apple plans or at least did plan for the update to be released to consumers around… Continue Reading »

Appletell reviews Wacom’s Bamboo Touch and Pen

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:20 PM

Wacom’s Bamboo tablet line has been known for great functionality for those of us who don’t want, don’t need or just plain can’t afford to spend the money on an Intuous or other professional level tablet. Now, Wacom has refreshed their Bamboo line of tablets, adding touch functionality, among other… Continue Reading »

Apple releases new aluminum remote

by Josh Holat on Oct 21, 2009 at 07:33 AM

In the slew of Apple product updates released yesterday, the company also quietly introduced a new remote to be used with their new iMacs. This remote, which takes on the aluminum enclosure of many of Apple’s other products, has a small interface change but the same amount of buttons. For… Continue Reading »

Apple releases Magic Mouse, world’s first multi-touch mouse

by Kirk Hiner on Oct 20, 2009 at 01:17 PM

Without much fanfare, Apple this morning announced the Magic Mouse, “the world’s first multi-touch mouse.” Taking cues from the iPhone and MacBook track pad, the Magic Mouse takes advantage of multi-touch technology to deliver much more control than was possible with buttons and a scroll wheel. Instead the seamless surface… Continue Reading »

Apple updates MacBooks, Mac Minis, iMacs and Magic Mouse

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 20, 2009 at 12:56 PM

We have rumors gone true, folks. I like to call those trumors. Just as predicted, we have new unibody MacBooks (not Pro), Mac Minis (including a Server version), iMacs and the Magic Mouse. Quite a round of updates for Apple. I’m very surprised there wasn’t a press event or the… Continue Reading »

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