Author archive: Ed Sutherland
12:57 pm, November 20th, 2009
We close out the week and prepare for the long flights, long waits and long lines as Thanksgiving rears its head. To get you ready (maybe even point out a stocking-stuffer or two), we offer our top trio of deals. First up, nothing beats a good set of in-ear “headphones.” This deal features ‘phones from Apple that slice $6 from other offers. Next up: more and more of us take the office wherever we travel. To make work-at-home easier, there is a $50 deal on Apple’s iWork ‘09 suite of applications. To relax, there is always the iPhone or iPod touch – and what are they without some apps. Apple has unveiled another batch of apps that’ll cost you nada – the perfect price as you compare this year’s shopping list with your always shrinking budget.
For details on these bargains and more (like a Samsung Luxia HDTV), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
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12:04 pm, November 20th, 2009
In a sign of the iPhone’s power to attract, China Unicom Friday said it expects to have 10 percent of the nation’s 3G users by 2012. The comments by an unnamed executive of the country’s second-largest wireless carrier to China Daily echo those made publicly earlier this week.
China Unicom Chairman Chang Xiaobing told reporters recently he expects the iPhone will be the best-selling smartphone in the country. China Unicom sales of iPhones coincided with the introduction of the carrier’s 3G network. Although much was made of China Unicom adding only 5,000 when the iPhone launched in late October, the carrier said the iconic smartphone boosted 3G subscribers to over 1 million in just one month.
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11:21 am, November 20th, 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer fielded heated questions from the software giant’s shareholders Thursday concerned about losing younger consumers to Apple. Responding to a question on how best to market to the “next generation” of computer users, Ballmer remarked that there “is a group of people with whom our market share is less.”
Although Apple CEO Steve Jobs was recently voted the “most admired entrepreneur” among the 12 to 17 year-old age group, Ballmer told the audience “it is important to remember that 96 times out of 100 worldwide, people choose a PC with Windows – that’s a good thing,” according to Seattle, Wash.-based TechFlash.
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9:59 am, November 20th, 2009
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Hackers have bypassed Apple’s desire to remove support for Intel’s Atom processor from Mac OS X 10.6.2, allowing the increasingly popular netbooks to run Cupertino’s latest operating system. The complicated hack replaces the Mac OS X kernal, according to reports.
The low-powered Atom processor from Intel is often used by low-cost netbooks. Apple currently offers no hardware officially supporting the Atom chip.
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11:59 pm, November 19th, 2009
Here’s a guide for finding the best bargains on Apple-related gear during the infamous Black Friday sales on November 27. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of gear from leaked photos of sales flyers and descriptions of sales.
The bargains include a 2.26 GHz MacBook + $150 gift card at Best Buy for $999.99 ; a 32GB iPod Touch + $30 Gift Card for $295.00 at Target; and a Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio For iPod/iPhone for $79.99 at Office Depot.
We’ll continue to update this guide as more retailers announce their Black Friday offerings in the run up to the big day.
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12:22 pm, November 19th, 2009
We have an eclectic group of deals to head today’s list of bargains. Insignia has a clock radio alarm for your iPod priced at just $13. There is the usual clock radio alarm specs, plus a remote. The Groove Silicone Skin for your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS will brighten your day – and at just 99 cents, it won’t lighten your wallet. We see all sorts of iPhone apps pass through here, but here’s something unique: a barcode reader for your iPhone or iPod touch. Just scan a product’s barcode and you’ll receive information from local or online merchants.
As always, details on all these items and more are available at CoM’s “Daily Deals” page after the jump.
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11:52 am, November 19th, 2009
Apple’s iPod touch will play an even greater role within the Cupertino, Calif. company’s chain of retail stores. Along with dumping Pocket PC-based checkouts, the touch will now be seen more in the hands of employees working on the floor and in the stockroom, a report said Thursday.
The increased exposure comes as Apple readies distribution of three exclusive iPod touch applications designed to make life easier for Apple Store employees during the expected hectic holiday season, according to AppleInsider. One application will allow any employees to exchange iPhones or iPod while on the store floor, rather than only at a Genius Bar tech support area.
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11:16 am, November 19th, 2009
AT&T's New 'Truth About 3G' Site
After losing an initial court request to pull Verizon’s “Map” commercials, AT&T has created its own ad and website claiming the carrier offers a better “3G experience” than its rival. The new ads and website featuring actor Luke Wilson tout “When you compare, there’s no comparison. AT&T.”
The website, TruthAbout3G.com, follows the denial by a federal judge of AT&T’s request that Verizon’s ads be yanked because they are ‘misleading.’ In Wednesday’s ruling from Atlanta, GA., U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batten, Sr., wrote that some viewers might “misunderstand” the ads, “but that doesn’t mean they are misleading.”
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10:03 am, November 19th, 2009
Apple’s mythical tablet computer reportedly will be delayed because the Cupertino, Calif. company has added a second model with an OLED display, pushing an expected March 2010 launch date to later next year. The report by a Tiawan hardware news site cites anonymous Apple partners.
The company “has decided to switch some components and plans to launch a model using a 9.7-inch OLED panel from LG Display,” according to Digitimes. The OLED panel would be in addition to a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display. LG Display reportedly has a $500 million panel purchasing contract with Apple.
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1:30 pm, November 18th, 2009
Does your digital camera take extreme photographs? Ever wish you had a camera that could take more punishment than falling off a coffee table? Maybe Casio’s EX-G1 is the camera for you. Introduced Wednesday, the brightly-colored EX-G1 is more than just another flashy digital camera. Casio bills the EX-G1 as the world’s first waterproof and shockproof digital camera.
The EX-G1 is part of the company’s Exilim G line of “endurance” cameras aimed at athletic and adventuresome photographers. As such, the $300 EX-G1 is 0.78-inches thick and able to withstand drops from 7 feet. Casio also claims the camera can withstand being 10-feet underwater for up to a full hour.
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12:36 pm, November 18th, 2009
We’ve reached mid-week and the Mac deals are arriving fast and furious. Today we have bargains for anyone looking for hardware. The Mac mini with Intel’s Core 2 Duo running at 2.53 GHz is selling for $769. A great stocking-stuffer for that up-and-coming MP3 fan on your list: an 8GB iPod nano for $110. Last on the top trio is the iPod touch. Several are selling for as low as $199.
For details on these and other Mac-related bargains (such as the Chocolate Bar Silicone iPhone case), check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page following this jump.
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12:04 pm, November 18th, 2009
Microsoft Wednesday introduced discounts for the Mac version of its flagship Office 2008. The offer reduces the price of the Home and Student Edition, Business Edition and Business Edition Upgrade between $20-$50.
The discounts are available through Jan. 5, 2010.
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11:05 am, November 18th, 2009
South Korea regulators have given iPhone sales a green light in this gadget-hungry Asian nation. The move by the Korea Communications Commission clears the way for the country’s second-largest carrier to offer service plans for the popular handset.
While recent interest has been focused on China, Apple has long wanted into the South Korean market, where young tech-saavy consumers might flock to the iconic cell phone. South Korea’s government, however, has had long-standing barriers to foreign competition with home-grown handset makers, such as Samsung and LG Electronics, the world’s second and third-largest cell phone makers. Reports say 93 percent of South Koreans subscribe to cell phone services.
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10:04 am, November 18th, 2009
The hunt is on for a new codename for Mac OS X 10.7
Just months after releasing its latest Mac OS X 10.6 operating system, Apple began work on its successor, 10.7, according to reports. Indications of a new build number in an OS component and a new error message lead some to believe the Cupertino, Calif. company has begun development.
A database for Mac OS X’s boot software “launchd” mentions “11A47,” causing some to feel the Cupertino, Calif. company is at work on a new version of its operating system. MacRumors, which first reported on the hints, suggested the “11A” portion means Apple is working on an early version of the OS. The “47″ portion indicates the company has been working on the new version “for at least the last month or two.”
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12:14 pm, November 17th, 2009
We have an on-the-go extravaganza today, with items everyone needs to keep their iPhone or iPod powered, give them a voice and protect them with style. First up is a travel charger that usually cost $3.95, but when you use the code, the price drops to 99 cents. Likewise, we have an FM transmitter for your iPhone or iPod that normally costs $20, but is offered for just $15. The final top three is a clear shell case for your 2nd or 3rd generation iPod touch for $3 (usually costs $8). Along the way we have deals on software, iPhone apps — even 90 percent off on other cases.
As always, for details on these or other bargains, check out CoM’s “Daily Deals” page right after the jump.
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