MacBook Pro Line Updated: Core i5/i7 Processors!

MacBook Pros Updated to i5/i7

Without much of an announcement, Apple has updated both the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros to include Intel’s lateset core i5 and i7 processors. Now, ONLY the 15-inch and 17-inch models have both an option for the i5 or i7 processor and the 13-inch model is left out of all the fun, still rocking the Core 2 Duo it’s had. A little lame Apple. There IS such a thing as a core i3 processor that can probably beat out the Core 2 Duo you’re using in the 13-incher right now. Aside from the processor changes, it seems that Apple has also updated the magsafe on the MacBook Pros to the new sleeker style and upgraded the graphics cards in the laptops. The 13-inch MBP is also claiming 10 hours of battery life (Probably more like 6-8…). Some nice changes and I’ll admit, even though my original 17-inch MacBook Pro is still serving me well, the core i7 15-inch MBP is VERY appealing, but I’ll save my cash for a while. I STILL want Apple to revive the MacBook line a little more and give the Pro series it’s power back. Most consumers don’t need a MacBook Pro, but there really isn’t a good deal with the cheaper MacBook. Oh well, at least they caught up to everyone else with the new processors…

Is The iPad Revolutionary?

Is the iPad Revolutionary?

There’s been A LOT of talk about the iPad. Some people assert that it’s an amazingly revolutionary product. Some people just call it a jumbo sized iPod touch. And some people who wear black turtle necks call it magical. Is it any of these? Well yes and no. The iPad is defiantly a change in the industry and really something new that will really expand on the tablet market, but will it change the tech industry forever? Read on to find out!

Verizon + Apple, Will We See It This Summer?

Will We See A Verzon iPhone?

The good old Wall Street Journal has come out and stated that Apple will release a new iPhone this summer (Shocker!) and will release a CDMA version on Verizon. Rumors of  a Verizon iPhone are in no paucity and it seems that with every Apple event, the rumor pops up. The summer iPhone event would make the most sense for Apple to announce this rumored alliance, but does this really make sense for Apple to do? Is there any real truth behind this rumor? Read on to find out…

Apple Event January 27th, It’s Tablet Time!

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Rumors have been rampant, speculation over the roof, and Apple stocks growing from a mere rumor. Today, Engadget reported that they’d received an invite to an Apple media event, most likely geared towards their new tablet that’s been rumored for a long time now. From the speculation, I’d guess the tablet will be something like this:

• iPhone OS 4.0/Possibly another variation of OS X
• $600-$1000 (I’d guess towards the higher end)
• 32GB-128GB
• 10-11 inch capacitive touch screen

I’d like to see it go cheaper, about $700, and NOT run iPhone OS 4.0. I think if Apple puts iPhone OS 4.0 on it, it’ll loose a lot of the possibilities of having some movie editing, photoshop stuff, and REAL applications running on it. As much as I can  wish, the rumors seem to point towards just another version of iPhone OS.

What ever happens, I’ll be reading up on it and probably post my thoughts that night or something like that. Since I’m a poor blogger with no media credit, I won’t be able to attend the event. The usual live blogs are

• Engadget
• Gizmodo
• Macrumors

Let’s see what Steve has up his sleeve….

New MacBook Introduced, Unibody + Sepc Bumps

New MacBook

Yesterday, Apple released a few new updates to their computer line, including the new MacBook. The plastic  MacBook has been sitting awkwardly in Apple’s MacBook line. The differentiation between the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 13-inch MacBook has been pretty weak, and truthfully it still is. Even though that’s bad for Apple, the updated technologies in the MacBook make Apple’s introductory level laptop a better deal for you. Read on for the nitty gritty.

New iPods, Seriously? That’s It?

iPod Nano From Apple's Fall iPod Event

launch of the new iPods is about month stale at this point, but I figured I’d put my opinion out there. Apple’s typical Fall iPod event was quite a snooze fest. Between the 3GS launch (which, I do admit, the speed turned out to be a lot nicer than I guessed) and this, I’m quite disappointed with Apple, but Snow Leopard does remind why I love Apple products. There were major possibilities for this event, but it seems like Apple just wants to play it safe, not cool!

An Apology For My Absence

If you have been reading this blog somewhat regularly, you probably have noticed a high decline in posts over the month, basically none. I apologize for the lack of effort put into the blog, its pretty much the last thing I have on my to do list. School has started for me and my life is beyond busy, but I’m going to try REALLY hard to get some more current articles up, but considering that i got 150 views just from the snow leopard wallpapers, i might stick to that

Anyways, I apologize for the lack of posts, but hopefully I can fill that void soon!

Thanks!

Review: Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard Review

Say goodbye to your good friend Leopard and bring in his brother, Snow Leopard, the next iteration of Apple’s operating system. There’s been talk of it since WWDC in early June, but today the general public got their first chance to grab a copy. Me, being  a mere mortal and not an amazing tech blogger, was confined to picking up my copy today too, but never-the-less, I’ve got Snow Leopard up and running. Apple’s promised a lot of revisions and tweaks to make their operating system more efficient and run better in general. With Grand Central Dispatch, 64-Bit apps, a re-written Finder, and many other performance tweaks, Snow Leopard is a promising release of Mac OS X, but how does it compare to the rest and it’s eternal enemy Windows 7? Read on to find out!

Snow Leopard Reviews Are Here!

Snow Leopard is Here!

UPDATE: Check Out Our Review! It’s Rockin! [Review: Snow Leopard]

Snow Leopard comes out tomorrow! Mac fans everywhere will be rushing around grabbing their copy and upgrading! If you’re still on the fence about putting down the money (for most people it’s only $30, so it really isn’t THAT hard of a decision), there are many views from larger tech blogs! For the most part, the all say that Snow Leopard is faster (especially finder), smaller (even though Apple promises 7GB, Engadget reports that they’ve gotten up to 20GB!), and in general better. If you need Exchange, Snow Leopard is a definite MUST, but even if you don’t, the rest of Snow Leopard is a nice refinement from Leopard. In the end, $30 for Snow Leopard isn’t a lot, and I’ll DEFIANTLY be putting down some money to get it. Due to laptop issues (My Mac got wiped), I probably won’t be in 10.6 for a little bit, once I due, you can be sure to get a review from here. But until then, here are the reviews I’ve seen:

Engadget [Link]

Gizmodo [Link]

Cnet [Link]

Apple Event rumored for September 9th, What’s Coming?

What Will This Fall's iPod Event Bring?

Get ready for an Apple Fall! With the release of Snow Leopard and an iPod event coming up, it’s going to be a few crazy months! Whispers around the net have predicted an Apple Event for September 9th, which is on track with about when Apple usually does their Fall iPod event. With rumors of tablet and more, what’s heading our way? Read on to find out…