Apple’s MagSafe power connector for MacBooks is revolutionary (except for a few issues, that is) but true mobile technologists spend a lot of time between wall power outlets and the lack of MagSafe adapters for cars and airplanes is starting to become a liability. Maybe Apple doesn’t want us to use our MacBooks and MacBook […]
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The iPod Phone Myth
According to proponents of this myth, Apple’s success with the iPod is about to be crushed by an onslaught of music playing cell phones, so Apple needs to desperately come up with an iPod + cell phone combination of their own to remain relevant. They’re wrong, here’s why.
Yep, Dell has released their first ExpressCard to work on Verizon’s EV-DO broadband network. This card–labeled the 5700 Mobile Broadband ExpressCard–is simply a rebranded Novatel XV620. It will be available on Dell’s site later this week for around $180. EV-DO ExpressCard Arrives … from Dell? – Gizmodo technorati tags:EV-DO, ExpressCard, Novatel, MacBookPro
Apple just released Mac OS 10.4.7 (133 MB) via Sotware Update. The PowerPage recommends waiting at least 72 hours before installing any major software update. The 10.4.7 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies. It includes fixes for: – […]
I wanted to let you know about my experience with Verizon EV-DO service. I’ve tested and found that you can use the Motorola RAZR V3c (from Verizon) as a tethered USB modem on the MacBook Pro on Verizon’s BroadbandAccess (EV-DO) network – but it requires you pay US$59.99/month for “tethered data” option. This is the […]