The rumors were true. The MacBook Air, announced by Steve Jobs yesterday, is the thinnest computer ever. Something tells me it’s is going to be a big seller this year.
Starting at $1799, the Air is so thin it can fit inside one of those yellow envelopes (pictured to the right). It’s tiny, and it’s a full-featured Mac. Well, almost full-featured.
To fit a computer into that tiny package, some compromises were made (as usual with ultraportables).
The Ultimate MP3 Player doesn’t exist yet. It’s the second-generation iPod Touch.
Apple needs to fix the current bugs, and add some new features. Namely,
A volume switch on the device. Using the touchscreen to control volume can’t work too well.
The ability to download and subscribe to podcasts over Wi-Fi.
Flash support for Safari.
Here’s how I want the [...]
Most computers tend to last only 2-3 years. It’s an annoying fact, but that doesn’t make it any less true. My previous computer was a Compaq Presario, which lasted about three years. My current machine, a Gateway 835GM, has been kicking since a few days after the release of the sixth Harry Potter book (July 16th 2005 for the uninformed). How much longer will it last? No idea. At random times (read: the worst possible moment) everything locks-up, and then goes blank. It’s been happening for a few months now, and my attempts to pin-down the problem have been unsuccessful. Who knows how much time is left until it quits.
Will we all use thought-controlled computers in the future? I think not…
Thought-based input would be cool, but there’s no way it would work. Sure, you have some early attempts, like the Project Epoc game helmet, but there’s no way you could write an email/blog post/book/etc with your mind. If the text you’re putting onscreen comes [...]
The iPhone…what exactly is it? Is it a phone? Is it a portable web device? Is it an iPod? It’s all of those, and then some.
Apple has given us a device that shows us a glimpse of the future. What lies ahead? Only Apple knows, but I can hazard a few guesses.
It’s out. The new iMac is here.
Pretty cool isn’t it? The design is the same as the old version, though it’s silvery instead of white, and it looks a little thinner. The color’s nice; it’s not in-your-face METAL, but a subtle aluminum-type effect.
The base machine is $1,199 with a 20-inch display, a 2GHZ Core 2 [...]
The Zonbu Zonbox is a $100 computer with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of flash storage, and an “Intel-compatible ultra-low power CPU.” The 4GB of flash memory is just for storing your software, as the device is useless without a $15/month subscription that nets you 50GB of storage on Zonbu’s servers.
The box is marketed as [...]
Apple has released their new MacBook Pros with LED-Lit displays, and Santa Rosa chips. You can view Apple’s press release here. Take a look at the specs for the 15-inch $1999 model, the one at the bottom of the MacBook Pro line:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440-by-900 LCD display;
2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
2GB of 667 [...]
Apple, it seems, may be the first computer company to readily offer laptops with LED-backlit displays. While they haven’t confirmed it yet (do they ever confirm anything?), there is a good chance.
What’s so great about that? LEDs last a heck of a lot longer than the fluorescent bulbs currently behind the screens. If implemented right, [...]
One keyboard to rule them all. The Optimus Maximus keyboard is probably the ultimate keyboard. It’s price tag will be pretty ultimate as well… $1536. I know what your thinking. It’s probably something like “What?! Why the heck would I pay $1536 for a keyboard?” It’s not just any keyboard. Every one of those keys [...]
