Tag: Apple

Steve Jobs Passes Away

Steve Jobs passed away today. A statement from Apple reads:

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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

The title speaks for its self. Here’s a letter from Jobs himself. Continue reading

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New iMacs Do Not Allow Hard Drive Upgrade

The new 2011 iMac line will not allow users to change their hard drives. Whether it be an upgrade in size or an ssd upgrade in speed, iMac users will be stuck with the options that Apple has given them. The hard drives are ordinary SATA 7200rpm drives but come with a proprietary 7 pin power cable making it impossible for the average user to replace. Continue reading

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MacBook Pro Line Gets A Reboot

The MacBook Pro line gets a much needed update with the Intel Light Peak Port (aptly named Thunderbolt) which can transfer data at a blazing 10GB/s. A new HD webcam has also been added to the laptop, although FaceTime is no longer free and will now cost $1 from the Mac App Store. Continue reading

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Why Macbooks Have No Game

I’ve recently been considering buying a high-end laptop with full gaming capabilities. Shopping around online, I soon realize that there are a ton of makers of “gaming” laptops. Any veteran gamers out there will know that laptops just can’t compare to desktops when it comes to things like gaming (at least in similar prices ranges). However, with prices and performance improving, the offerings are becoming more and more tempting. Continue reading

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Youtube Tuesday: Hi, I’m A Wii


Another fun spoof on Apple’s ads against Microsoft. Nothing like a parody done right

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Broken Fuse Podcast Episode 16

In this episode, we talk about the 3DS getting a North American release date and a bit on the PSP Go and PS3 being recently hacked.

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Steve Jobs AFK

By now, most people have heard of the upsetting news that Steve Jobs (CEO and co-founder of Apple) is taking a medical leave of absence. Many fear for the future of the company as Jobs is seen as the lead innovator for their products and a key influence over Apple’s stock price. Continue reading

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