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The Apple Core

The Apple Core: iTab: An iBook-based Tablet Mac

The iTab is a slick-looking tablet Mac but it’s not from Cupertino. This little pen-based Mac is from an outfit called ThePlaceForItAll. It isn’t the first time someone has converted an iBook into a Mac tablet, that honor goes to Joseph DeRuvo Jr… Read the rest of the story on my ZDNet Blog: The Apple […]

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Review

RadTech Impact HDD Enclosure w/64-bit Encryption (UPDATED)

RadTech has release a new and unique hard drive enclosure that’s perfect for an extra 2.5-inch hard drive that you might have as a result of upgrading the internal hard drive in your PowerBook. The Radtech Impact Hard Disk Drive Enclosure w/64-bit Encryption is different than any HDD enclosure I’ve ever seen because it adds […]

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Software

Loopy Screensavers

LOOPs are a collection of unique screensavers that loop real video. Unlike OpenGL or graphics, video brings an unique and emotional touch to your computer not available from other screensavers. The screensaver modules (like Disco, pictured) cost between US$1-3 each or can be purchased in bundles for US$7, US$10.50 or the whole lot for US$26.50. […]

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MacBook Pro

My MacBook Pro Shipped

I take back all the nasty comments about Apple’s shipping delays with the MacBook Pro – mine shipped yesterday! It looks like Apple’s “February 28th” revised shipping date estimate is another case of Apple under-promising and over-delivering. Obviously your milage may vary. If you haven’t pre-ordered a MBP already you may want to call your […]

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User Group

Philadelphia PowerBook User Group (PPUG) Meets 18 Feb

Reminder if you live in the Philadelphia area: PPUG meets tomorrow. Philadelphia PowerBook Users’ Group (PPUG) Meets 18 FebThe Philadelphia PowerBook Users Group (PPUG) will have it’s first meeting of 2006 on Saturday, February 18, 2006. The meeting will take place from 12 noon to 3pm at the Manayunk Brewing Company, just outside of Philadelphia, […]