Full FeedWalt 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… Continue Reading »
Appletell giveaway: Xtands and Cooling Bar from Just Mobile
WWDC is upon us. That’s great news for all Macintosh, iPhone and iPod owners, but it can come with a tinge of sadness. After all, we can’t all upgrade to the new hardware that Apple is sure to announce. To cushion the blow, the fine folks at Just Mobile have… Continue Reading »
MagSafe - design over safety?
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 Speck SeeThru and PortPack Shoulder Bag for MacBooks
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 »
Think you’ve got a good computer set-up? Think again.
The folks over at Ahoys have put together an article called “7 Seriously Enviable Office Desk Setups.” I’m satisfied with my iMac at work and the MacBook at home, but have secretly dreamed of a set-up like a Geoff Downes keyboard arrangement at an Asia concert. Those covered at Ahoys… Continue Reading »
Apple quietly slips integrated graphics into the two lower end iMacs
iMacs have always been the cheapest way to get a full-powered machine from Apple. Any cheaper, and you have a MacBook with an integrated graphics card, or a Mac mini, with a generally inferior everything. But with this recent Apple desktop update, Apple has evened the playing field at all… Continue Reading »
Core i7 (Nehalem) Based MacBook Pros Possible in Q4 2009?
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 »
Does Apple value the Mac anymore?
It’s clear that Apple’s innovation is focused on mobile devices and that it doesn’t consider its Mac lineup as important to business success anymore. I’m not saying they think they could drop Macs and still be well-off financially. However, it’s obvious by the evolutionary approach to updating that they no… Continue Reading »
Apple takes down NVIDIA update
Funny, I remember there being a MacBook update on Apple’s website last week. If you look there now, instead of an update, you’ll find this message. “We’re Sorry. We can’t find what you’re looking for.” Oh really? Apparently, the update hasn’t done any good, and in some cases caused harm… Continue Reading »
Appletell reviews SeeThru Satin and Haptique for Unibody MacBook
The SeeThru Satin from Speck and the Haptique from Uniea are both hard shell cases for your 13” aluminum unibody MacBook. They’re not bags, mind you. They don’t have handles and zippers and nifty little pockets for your iPod and whatever motivational book you’re reading at the moment. They’re simply… Continue Reading »
Apple WWDC 2009
WWDC is arguably now the largest Apple event of the year, where Apple will be unveiling more details on iPhone 3.0 and "Snow Leopard," but what else? A new iPhone? An Apple Netbook? Stick with Appletell for complete coverage and in depth looks at the new technologies as they're announced.
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We know. Podcasts are so last year - but this one you won't want to miss. Whether it’s a rumor that won’t die, a new product announcement, or just a really good Macintosh or iPhone app find that we have to let you know about, we’ll make sure it’s covered on Appletellcast.
iPhone App Reviews
iPhone Apps. They were great when the App Store was first announced and we could all pick and chose what we wanted, but the number is now overwhelming. Here at Appletell, we'll detail the great iPhone apps we find, and steer you clear from those that aren't worth it even if they're free.
iPhone Game Reviews
As Apple turns the iPhone into one of the most popular gaming devices, the staff of Appletell--gamers and Apple fans alike--are here to help you get the most entertainment value out of your app store purchases.
