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Troll Touch debuts new iMac and MacBook touchscreens

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on November 9th, 2009

Troll Touch debuts new iMac and MacBook touchscreensTroll Touch just announced some analog resistive touch kits for the 21.5″ and 27″ iMacs along with the unibody MacBooks. Prices start at $1,099 and go up from there. You can also buy new machines with the kits already pre-installed starting at $2,299.

Notebook owners will need at least $699 to join the party. No, it isn’t cheap, but Mac users are used to that. Delivery is scheduled to begin before December 1, 2009. Just in time for the holidays.

New MacBook unibody available today

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on October 20th, 2009

New MacBook unibody available todayApple has a new unibody MacBook, which is basically a glossy white version of the familiar 13-inch MacBook Pro and it’s in stores today for $999. The new plastic casing is built in the same way as the aluminum MacBook Pros. This 13-incher features an LED-backlit display, new glass multitouch trackpad, and a built-in 7 hour battery.

Some other features include a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM (8GB max), an NVIDIA 9400M GPU, 250GB hard drive and SuperDrive. And yes it looks just like all of the other MacBooks. We were kinda hoping for some new design.

BookArc Stand turns your MacBook into a Desktop

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on August 25th, 2009

BookArc Stand turns your MacBook into a DesktopIf you already use an external monitor with your MacBook, check this out. The BookArc stand turns your MacBook into a Desktop and is designed to hold a MacBook Air to a 17-inch MacBook Pro. It’s a great way to free up some valuable desk space so you can use all of your desktop gadgets.

You’ll be using your laptop vertically while it’s closed. It sure looks elegant. The stand will cost you $50 and you can get one now at an Apple Store. We could all use more desk space.

Matte Black MacBook Pro

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on July 1st, 2009

Matte Black MacBook ProThis $6000 Colorware MacBook Pro is so black that it may just suck up starlight, planets, ships named Enterprise and even slurp up a galaxy or two for dessert. It’s the ultimate in stealth computing. Do you like what you see? Too bad.

There are only ten available, costing $6000 each. So you and I won’t be laying hands on it. But we can still admire it’s pitch black stealthiness and pretend.

HyperMac lives up to it’s name, powers MacBooks for 32 hours

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on May 4th, 2009

HyperMac lives up to it's name, powers MacBooks for 32 hoursSanho’s Hypermac amounts to little more than a large external battery pack. Sure, it’s a great idea. And who wouldn’t want that kind of performance from a battery? We’re talking 32 hours here. That’s more than a full day.

But seriously, most of us have an outlet handy which is far less painful than dropping $500 on this 222Wh unit. But if this appeals to your need for power, it ships later this month. But ask yourself this. Do you even use your MacBook for 32 hours straight? Have you ever?

Guy wants a MacBook Pro, gets a $2164.89 paving stone from Best Buy

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on May 3rd, 2009

Guy wants a MacBook Pro, gets a $2164.89 paving stone from Best BuyForget the Swine flu. The thing that’s becoming a real epidemic is buying stones in place of things like a Nintendo DS and in this case a MacBook Pro.

In this case, a buyer named Ryan bought a Macbook Pro and when he got home he opened the box and found a paving stone packed with bubble wrap, instead of a Macbook Pro. He returned to the store and the manager, “Keith”, was not very helpful. He kept falling back on the line “Apple seals the boxes, not us. Take it up with Apple.”

MacBook Air survives plane crash

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on April 19th, 2009

MacBook Air survives plane crashBack in February, a Turkish Airways jet crashed in Amsterdam. Nine people were killed and 121 were injured. One passenger, Sefer Baris, along with his MacBook Air managed to survive the crash. Sefer was in seat number seven at the front of business class.

He was watching a movie when it happened. When the plane began to land he closed the Macbook and put it into it’s skin. Sefer broke his neck, while his MacBook just got a little warped. It’s bent and beat up, but booted up and is expected to recover.

MacBook modder puts a second screen in the Apple logo

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on March 15th, 2009


This is a pretty cool and original MacBook mod. Macmods member EdsJunk has put a full-function color LCD inside the Apple logo and hooked it up as a secondary display. There aren’t many details, so we don’t know exactly how he did it, what kind of screen was used or what it cost him.

We do know that it is awesome. He has put it up on ebay where it is currently at $2,025.00 with 8 days to go. So you still have some time to get some money together. Where the final price will be is anybody’s guess.

The M1-Pro gives your Macbook legs

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on March 2nd, 2009

The M1-Pro gives your Macbook legsThe M1-Pro is designed for Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and other laptop users to protect their precious laptop investment. The fact that it makes your laptop look like a walking robot is a bonus. Its precision crafted from a block of aluminum, with a corrosive resistant finishing.

It’s designed to be ergonomic and provide the best viewing angle and comfort for your neck and legs, while cooling. It’s also available in a bedazzled Swarovski Elements option. Price available on request only, so it must be good.

17-inch MacBook Pro delayed

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on February 4th, 2009

17-inch MacBook Pro delayedI know you’ve been waiting with bated breath on the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Sadly, it’s now delayed until at least February 19th. Apple is emailing all of it’s pre-order customers, “wrapping up the new 17-inch MacBook Pro is taking a few days longer than we projected,” and they say that orders won’t ship for another two weeks.

It must take some special time consuming busy-work to keep that sealed battery in place. Maybe they’re just taking a two week break in preparation for a busy time down the road, when all those MacBooks come back needing new batteries.

TechRestore gives Unibody MacBook Pro a Matte Finish

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on January 19th, 2009

TechRestore gives Unibody MacBook Pro a Matte FinishSo you want your notebook to stand out from the crowd, which is pretty tough these days. TechRestore might be your answer as they are offering a matte finish screen replacement service for owners of the 15″ unibody MacBook Pro. It’s a great move by TechRestore since users have complained that the glossy screens on the newer MacBook Pros are not as readable compared to the old ones, especially under sunlight.

In order to replace the super-shiny screen with a traditional matte screen, they’ll remove the glass screen cover and the glossy LCD screen, then replace them with a matte-finish screen with same specifications as the original. The service will cost $199 in the US, with a 24-hour turnaround installation of a new replacement LCD screen, free return shipping and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.

Wooden MacBook case is exactly what it sounds like

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on January 19th, 2009

Wooden MacBook caseThis plain looking wooden case has been designed for the MacBook and the 15 inch MacBook Pro. It is what it says it is. A wood box to put your laptop in. The tree that died so you can tote around your MacBook in style will surely thank you for it. Anyhow, carrying around a rigid wood box with your laptop inside isn’t exactly all that stylish or hip, or comfortable I would imagine. Think of the eventual splinters.

The inside is even lined with leather, so now the count is up to one dead tree and one dead cow. It’s not that I’m against wood and leather. It’s just that you, our awesome readers, deserve something better then a plain old box lined with leather. No word on pricing. I mean, what do you price a box? Boxes are everywhere. So is leather. Whatever the price, I’m sure it will be way more then it’s worth.

Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air?

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on January 18th, 2009

Apple working on a 15-inch MacBook Air?Another week, another rumor. Chinese site Apple.pro is saying there’s a 15-inch MacBook Air in the works. We can’t dismiss this one outright because a 15 inch MacBook Air would be an interesting compromise between portability and screen, so color us intrigued.

It’s very possible, but we are taking it with the usual grain of salt, even though Apple.pro was dead on about the leaked unibody MacBook pictures. As usual, I guess we will find out in time. Are any of you interested in a MacBook that’s thin and light with a big screen? I’m sure you are.

MacBook Pro battery replacement details

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on January 14th, 2009

MacBook Pro battery replacement detailsThe battery in Apple’s new 17″ MacBook Pro is pretty amazing. With a single charge it can power the notebook for about eight hours while using the NVIDIA 9400M graphics processor or seven hours while the 9600M GT chip is at work. Also, it has a charge cycle life of 1,000 charges which is a quantum leap ahead of a standard laptop battery.

But no matter how good the specs are, it’s bound to have problems. Most likely problems will occur after the one-year battery warranty has expired. This one can’t be replaced by end-users, so what happens if it dies after the five-year lifespan and you want to swap it out for a new one ? (Even though chances are you’ll have a new notebook by then)

iamhuman MacBook covers

Posted in MacBook by Conner Flynn on January 11th, 2009

iamhuman MacBook coversLooking for a new look for your MacBook or MacBook Pro. These iamhuman MacBook Covers should do the trick. They won’t actually prove that you are a human, but they will up your style. They can be had in many styles including woodgrain, patterns, and prints.

Each cover is tailored to fit a specific model and made from quality fabrics and authentic wood veneers. They’re also backed with a pro-grade 3M adhesive so there won’t be any sticky stuff after removal. They’re priced at around $30-$45.


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