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Apple iTunes Store Bargain Bin Movies
Posted on 11 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Deals | 77 views
I don’t enjoy rebuying my movie collection every time a new format comes out, first VHS, then DVD and now digital. The thing I like least about buying digital is that it’s stuck in a format that I can’t physically touch. I’m glad Apple realized we don’t want to pay a lot for digital movies because they started an iTunes store movie bargain bin. A bunch of movies will be released each week for only $5. With movies like Terminator 2 on the list, the movies are pretty good too. Not sure yet if by limited time they mean the movies or the bargain bin but we should find out next week.
Bejeweled 2 App Store Price Now $2.99
Posted on 02 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Deals | 57 views
For those looking for a cheap way to fill up your iPhone or iPod touch with some killer apps, Bejeweled 2 is on sale for $2.99. It’s possible it’s on sale now to sell a bunch of copies before they release Bejeweled Twist in the App Store. Anyway I dont care, i’ll bite and pay the $3, down from $7 earlier last month. Although the App Store version is a bit bare bones and won’t even let you save your high scores it’s still great for some fast addictive arcade fun.
Happy Seventh Birthday iPod!
Posted on 24 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Apple | 47 views
There are many MP3 players out there trying to compete with the iPod so why is it that the iPod still controls over 70% of the mp3 player market? iPods are briliantly designed, easy to operate and generally have fewer problems than competitors MP3 players. They say you can’t buy happiness but you will generally be happier overall with iPods despite paying more money up front. From the Shuffle to the Nano to the newest addition to the family, the Touch, here’s to over 150 million iPods sold.
Apple Announces New Macbook Laptops
Posted on 17 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Apple | 56 views
On their way to one day making a computer made of only touchscreen glass, Apple announced updated Macbooks on Tuesday. The updates include a redesign of both the Macbook and Macbook Pro plus, new features in the computers.
Some new Macbook features include:
- Unibody enclosure
- Mini DisplayPort for Video out
- Two NVIDIA graphics chipsets: 9400M and 9600M GT
- Instant-on LED-backlit displays
- Glass Multi-Touch trackpad with new Multi-Touch gestures
- User accessible hard drive (Macbook Pro only)
More @ Apple
New MacBooks Coming October 14
Posted on 10 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Apple | 66 views
There has been a rumor about new Macbooks made from a shell out of a single block of aluminum. We’ll find out soon if that rumor is true because Apple has announced that in only 5 count ‘em 5 days we will know the fate of the next generation of the Macbook lineup. They are using a tagline for the event “The spotlight turns to notebooks.” I would take that literal. Remember when they had the tagline “There’s something in the air” and went on to announce the Macbook Air?
Pole Position: Remix Available On iPhone
Posted on 30 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Video Games | 78 views
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch and love Pole Position then Prepare to qualify because Pole Position: Remix is now available on your overpriced Apple device’s AppStore for $10. The features include tilt steering, themed levels and a new track. I’m going to read up on the reviews before I purchase this one but hopefully Namco put time into this game unlike the version of Ms. Pacman I have on my cell phone.
More @ Namco Games.
Apple iTunes Genius Feature Is Smart
Posted on 13 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Technology | 77 views
The latest version of iTunes, version 8, introduces a new feature entitled Genius. Genius will make song recommendations in your music library based on the song you’re currently listening to. It also states that the recommendations will get better over time. I tested it out with a few songs and while it may not be a ‘Genius’ at choosing similar style songs, it is pretty smart. Hopefully the feature gets better over time with future versions.
New iPod Nanos and Touches Announced
Posted on 09 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Technology | 90 views
At the big Tuesday event Apple introduced a new iPod lineup including Nano’s, Touch’s and Shuffle’s. The iPod Touch now has a WiFi antenna looks more integrated, a better speaker, volume control on the side and is thinner. The Nano is now oval shaped and also thinner than ever. There are a rainbow of colors introduced and it now features an accelerometer. The Shuffle’s were also updated in new colors.
EA Announces iPhone SimCity
Posted on 05 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Video Games | 1,772 views
Today EA Mobile announced nine titles in development for the iPhone and iPod touch includes YAHTZEE Adventures, EA Mini Golf, Lemonade Tycoon™, Mahjong, MONOPOLY: Here & Now The World Edition, SimCity, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Need for Speed™ Undercover, and The Sims™ 3.
Although I’m sure the graphics of SimCity iPhone will be better than Sim City 2000, I can’t help but pray that the gameplay is similar to that game. No need to slow down the gameplay with fancy graphics and menus.
Apple Event Planned For September 9th
Posted on 02 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Apple, Technology | 109 views
Next Tuesday will be a big day for Apple and Apple enthusiasts as Apple is expected to unveil the next generation of iPods. No one except Apple insiders will know exactly what will go down on Tuesday but I’m expecting price drops for the iPod Touch line with new features like GPS, memory bumps and total redesigns for the Nanos and possibly updated Macbooks.
