Aftermath of Steve Jobs Keynote

Max (from Guimkie) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:11:26 +0000

Having just watched the WWDC keynote by Steve Jobs, I am somewhat shaken by all the things that Apple has brought to us. It’s actually not that much – it’s just two things that were revamped. The new iPhone, dubbed3G iPhone. It is 3G and GPS-powered, it’s thinner and it’ll be available in black and white. Also pimped is .Mac, now rebranded as MobileMe. It’s basically the same thing as before, just with some new syncing features and stuff… I won’t go to much into talking about it as you can just read all about it on the Apple website.

Though there are three things that I want to touch on:

The iPhone is all cool and looks better than ever. It’s available for just half the original price (200$). Totally rocking for new customers but those who’ve just bought the iPhone recently (like me) it’s a fucking kick in the ass. My iPhone basically has no more reselling value which is kind of sad. Though, I’ve known about the rumors so I guess I have to live with it…
.Mac was never the coolest service that Apple has made … it basically sucked. With the new features that MobileMe offers, it does become quite interesting and offers things that are worth the money. Let’s see how it’ll go in the future.
As MobileMe replaces .Mac, the question of the iDisk and the connection with iMap/iTweak remains in question. I think not much will change except for URLs but I’ll release an update for both when MobileMe becomes available.

Macworld 2008 – Live Coverage

Max (from Guimkie) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:46:19 +0000

So again, again and again it is time for the most crazy event for all Mac lovers. The Macworld 2008 is clearly one of the most hyped event ’cause most secrets from the holidays get true… Well sometimes

So this time everyone is hoping for the brand-new a MacBook which is supposed to be ultra-flat. iPhone SDK and lot’s of other things…

If you are one of those people who just cannot wait to watch the Keynote that Steve Jobs gives, then you can join the Live Coverage from Macrumors with images! All real great, so get the hell over there at 9:00 PST (So, in San Francisco)!

I will also be updating this post with the latest news on what Apple introduces! So check back later.

So, Apple’s new stuff:

Update 1: iPod Touch get’s new iPhone Apps! Also, new iPhone Software Update.

Update 2: AppleTV pimped with iTunes Movie Rentals. Starting today with 100 titles (only U.S). International Renting following this year!!! Finally!!!!!

Update 3: Movie Rentals are not just in some crap quality, they are in HD. Hell Nice Apple!!!

Update 4: iTunes Store comes to AppleTV. Music can now be bought via the AppleTV.

Update 5: New AppleTV is a Software Update; available in 2 weeks! Plus, price drops from 300$ to 230$.

Update 6: New AirPort Extreme with built in 500GB HD to do wireless backing with new app: “Time Capsule.”

Update 7: Some DVD’s from Fox (and others, not said) will include iTunes compatible digital version. Great!!! HandBrake no longer needed.

Update 8: MacBook Air!!! It’s true!!!!!!! The world’s thinnest notebook. It fit’s into an envelope!

Update 9: MultiTouch Trackpad. Wow! It is soooooo thin!!!!!!!!

Update 10: Only 1 USB-Port. Photo’s available via MacRumors.

Update 11: Price is $1799. Shipping in two weeks.

Update 12: MacBookAir site is online!

Update 9: Keynote Over!

Enjoy the new stuff!

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Aftermath of Steve Jobs Keynote

Macworld 2008 – Live Coverage