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Fun Stuff: MS redesigns iPod’s packaging

By Nick, February 27, 2006

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Microsoft’s marketing department got a hold of designing the iPod packaging? Wonder no more! A video on YouTube gives a humorous take on the differences in design philosophies of the two companies. And given some of Microsoft’s packaging designs, it’s actually pretty accurate. Enjoy!


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Rumor Mill: Is this the new video iPod? [UPDATED x3: We’ve been duped]

By Nick, February 23, 2006

Ah, the joys of the Mac rumor mill. Here we go again!

An interesting photo--or photoshop job, if you will--of an iPod-like device is circulating around the Mac web. Its appearance fits the description of a rumored “true video iPod” that’s been floating around for the last couple weeks.

The “iPod” sports a sticker with the part number “MB719Z/A,” which does not match any Apple product part number. The screen shows a test pattern, which gives me the impression of this being a device still under development and not something ready for shipping (thus, it’s probably unlikely that such a device, if real, will be announced at next week’s press event--given this photo is recent), though I’m no expert on such things.

We’ve seen many hoaxes in the past (remember iWalk, iHome, and the other infamous “elevator” photos, anyone?), so it’s a good idea to remain somewhat skeptical.

I think it may be real, and I’m as skeptical as they come when it comes to this kind of stuff. That or it’s one hell of a good Photoshop mockup!

UPDATE: TechBlog has another image (Mirror of image on MacRumors Forums) of this supposed iThing.

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iMac light sensor and LCD

By SogniX, February 23, 2006

Since the iMac has a light sensor to adjust the brightness of the standy light pulse, why doesn’t the LCD also adjust to light conditions?

For normal use, about half the brightness is about right, but when the sunlight brightens up the room, the LCD should adjust and go to a brighter setting.

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Do We Really Need “Anti” Virus Software?

By Pilky, February 23, 2006

That is unless you count the latest and most deadly piece of malware on the Mac. A hideous evil thing that will scare you senseless.

Anti-Virus software. About 90% of computer users need it. It’s there to protect us from the evils of viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, key loggers etc. If you have a Windows PC it has become almost as essential a piece of kit as a web browser (though in the case of Windows it is generally down to the web browser that the need for anti-virus software is so great).

But what about other platforms. Well it’s safe to assume that on Linux there isn’t gonna be a huge amount of need for anti virus software. When an exploit is found it is likely to be patched very quickly and the sort of people who run Linux are likely to be the sort of people that know how to keep safe from these exploits. So all in all Linux is pretty much secure.

But then you have the Mac… We mac users are a proud, if somewhat stubborn, breed. We gloat about how there are no viruses for our system (and yes, while by general definition their are, by strict definition there aren’t) yet we are now under attack. Now instead of going into a Churchill inspired speech about how we’ll never…
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iTunes: Over One Billion Sold [UPDATED]

By Nick, February 22, 2006

Apple’s iTunes Music Store has dished out its 1 billionth purchased song. I won’t bore you with trying to figure out how many iPods that would fill (that’s what the Math majors are for!), but considering that music downloading is still in its infancy, it’s an impressive total, indeed.

The iTunes Music Store was launched in April 2003 and sold its first million in roughly a week. It’s currently the leader in legal download market share.

There’s no word on who won yet, but here’s hoping it was me! Or at least someone I know so I can get in on one of those video iPods!

UPDATE The winner is Alex Ostrovsky of West Bloomfield, Michagin who downloaded Coldplay’s “Speed of Sound.” Alex will be the proud owner of ten iPods, a $10,000 iTunes gift card, and a 20” iMac; Apple will also create a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music in his name.


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