Thank you for everything you have created for us Steve.
Not available for purchase… but shipped. Thank you Steve Jobs.
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Steve Jobs — 1955 – 2011
Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com
I can’t really say how I feel right now… Cheers to Steve Jobs – and thank you for giving me a frame to build my life *around* – It is a sad day. You have already and will seriously be missed :(
Apple iWhatever Recap of the Day
Not from my mouth… but from Apple’s.
Apple Announces iPhone 4S
iPhone 4S is the most amazing iPhone yet. It’s packed with incredible new features, including Apple’s dual-core A5 chip, a new camera with 8-megapixel sensor and advanced optics, 1080p HD video recording, and Siri, your intelligent assistant that helps you get things done by just asking.
iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5, which includes over 200 new features, and iCloud, Apple’s breakthrough cloud service. iPhone 4S is a world phone, with both GSM and CDMA technologies built in. Customers can roam in over 200 countries worldwide using GSM networks.
iPhone 4S starts at $199 (U.S.) for qualified buyers with a new two-year contract with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon. It will be available in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK on October 14, 2011. iPhone 4S will be available in more countries by the end of October. See the press release for details.
Apple Announces New Features and Lower Pricing for iPod touch and iPod nano
iPod touch
iPod touch now comes in black or white models and starts at just $199 (U.S.). It ships with iOS 5, with over 200 new features that include iMessage, Notification Center, Twitter integration, Reminders, and more. iPod touch is ready for iCloud, which stores your music, photos, documents, apps and more, and wirelessly pushes them to your other devices.
iPod nano
iPod nano now starts at just $129 (U.S.) and features a redesigned Multi-Touch user interface with larger icons, 16 new clock faces (including Mickey and Minnie Mouse), and improved built-in fitness features. iPod nano features the same great clip-on design and bright colors.
Apple Announces iOS 5 and iCloud Availability
iOS 5 and iCloud will be available on October 12, 2011.
iOS 5 is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. It will be a free software update for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation).
iCloud is Apple’s breakthrough set of cloud services and will be available as a free download to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users running iOS 5 and Macs running OS X Lion. Using iCloud with a PC requires Windows Vista or Windows 7.
iTunes 10.5 is required for iCloud users. It will be available soon as a free update.
Bamboo Blackbox Case Project = 100% Funded
Today is an exciting day!
At 10:08am I got a call from Matt Wells telling me he wanted to fund our project exactly. At 10:11am he pledged $83 for an iPad 2 Case which put us exactly at $25,000! Thanks for the help señor Wells and for being so cool to exactly pledge what was needed to get these screen shots. You are the man… right up there with all 204 of our other backers who pledged for 247 cases throughout our first fund raising goal.
If your still interested in picking up a Bamboo Blackbox Case for your iPad 2, MacBook Air or Macbook Pro — you have 1 week remaining to pick up a discounted first offering case! And there is still 37 iPad 2 cases available for only $79. These cases will never be priced this low again so grab one for the holidays!
Rock on!
Greg Hydle
Bamboo Blackbox Case Launch
We finally launched a project I have been working on early this morning. I have to say that it is scary to put yourself out there like this when you simply just don’t know what can happen. I’m feeling confident that we can get some attention and reach our goal though. These cases are just too well made and gorgeous to not be seen and there are some super good deals for those early adopters.
“Thank you for your support and helping us take Blackbox Case to the next level. As you can see in our pledging limits to the right we have tried to accommodate for nearly anyone who would like to be a part of making this product a success. We have included some fun enhancements for those of you who are looking for that extra effort in truly building a product together and we have provided some excellent deals for you early adopters. Don’t take our light hearted approach of making something unique and home grown the wrong way — We are firm believers in following your passions and making the most of any opportunity that is granted to you. Life is simply too short to not make something amazing.”
Save $20 on an iPad 2 Bamboo Case for the first 100 pledgers… Cheers to the future!
Golden – Blackbox Case Announces New Bamboo MacBook Pro Line of Cases
Although they are currently not available on the http://www.blackboxcase.com store – The new line of Bamboo Apple MacBook Pro sleeve cases have been announced.
Just like their counterpart Oak models – the Bamboo Blackbox Case will fit a 13″, 15″ or 17″ MacBook Pro and will come in two different flavors… Natural Bamboo and Carbonized Brown Bamboo.
If you have an iPad 2… you can already purchase your Bamboo iPad 2 Case.
Happy Happy Joy Joy
NAB 2011 – What is this for?
Thunderbolt Technology
- Dual-channel, each 10 Gbps
- Bi-directional, equally fast in both directions
- Dual protocol, PCI Express for hard disks and DisplayPort for monitors
- Daisy-chain-able, supports up to six devices per channel
- Woks with both copper and fiber cabling, fiber allows longer cable runs
- Low latency, very, VERY short delays in transferring signals
- Delivers up to 10 watts of power over copper wiring, but not fiber, to support bus-powered devices. (Though this is not enough for most hard disks)
[Apple]
[Intel – Light Peak]
[Analysis]
[VIDEO: Engadget Thunderbolt Demo]
[Thanks to Larry Jordan for the inspiration]
Happy 50th Issue MacAddict | Mac|Life
I don’t post much on Apple these days simply because everyone is on board now – it’s definitely not as unique of a hobby or fad as it used to be. However, in honor of MacLife’s 50th issue – lets take a look at some of their 50 reasons why they love Apple.
[Read Full] and follow along.
#48 – The Clamshell iBooks: This one is purely for you MattMatt.
#43 – Clarus the Dogcow: So many stories.
#41 – The Newton: Taken for granted.
#40 – The Packaging: Often overlooked.
#39 – Support for Education: My entire technical background came in Elementary School (Not Lying)
#35 – The Power Mac G4 Cube: Put on Ice = Hello Mac Mini.
#31 – Great Commercials: 1984.
#27 – System 7: Multitasking – This one if for you Brett Foncannon.
#22 – Woz: We are happy you are alive Woz – thanks for all the parties.
#20 – The 2010 MacBook Air: The one product I don’t have that I want.
#19 – iMovie: The original iMovie changed my life.
#16 – The Apple II: Specifically the Apple IIe + Lemonade Stand + Logo + Winter and Summer Olympics = framed my childhood. Thanks Mom + Dad.
#14 – Mac OS isn’t Windows: You already know.
#9 – Product-Announcment Events: Try it yourself.
#8 – The iPod: Do you still have your original 5GB with spinning wheel?
#3 – Steve Jobs: Need u say anymore?
#2 – The First Macintosh: 3rd grade was amazing.
#1 – The Apple Community: Unfortunately this community is too large to be an Apple nut like I used to be. I’ve actually found myself looking for something new? And have found these smaller + creative communities that will continue to grow on passion alone.
PartyTime – 2 Day Blackbox Case Sale
“Hi Family! We are proud to announce our latest creation… The Blackbox Case for 17” Apple MacBook Pros! We’ve worked hard, tweaked some things, and now it is time to let the champagne flow!
But what’s a party without some prizes? To really celebrate, we are offering $20 off ALL Blackbox Cases this weekend! To claim your sweet party favor, enter discount code “PartyTime” at checkout. It’s this weekend only though, so don’t let your Monday be a bummer!”
Don’t forget to enter coupon code “PartyTime” at checkout if you pick one up for $20 off. This deal is only running through Monday February 28th.
If your machine is listed below, Blackbox has a case for you.
| MacBook Pro BlackBox Compatibility Chart | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Supported Models | Year | Price | Sale Price |
| 13″ | Dual “Core i7” 2.7GHz Dual “Core i5” 2.3GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.66GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.4GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.53GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.26GHz |
2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 |
$129 | $109 |
| 15″ | Quad “Core i7” 2.2GHz Quad “Core i7” 2.0GHz “Core i7” 2.66GHz “Core i5” 2.53GHz “Core i5” 2.4GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.8GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.66GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.53GHz |
2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009, 2008 2009, 2008 |
$129 | $109 |
| 17″ – NEW | Quad “Core i7” 2.2Ghz “Core i5” 2.53GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.8GHz “Core 2 Duo” 2.66GHz |
2011 2010 2009 2009 |
$129 | $109 |
Once this PartyTime coupon is over, I’m going to work with Lance for a “Hydle” coupon code in the near future.
Blackbox Oak Case Made in Golden, CO
Working out a nice deal with Blackbox Case to offer the first ever Hydle branded product.
I’ve always been on the lookout for something eye catching and durable to carry my MacBook Pro from mobile edit airstream to airstream… and I finally found it. Best of all — Blackbox Case is located right here in my home town of Golden, Colorado.
With future products + accessories + finishes on the way… I literally love the “branding” potential of this product and am excited to finally offer a product to share with my friends.
Hit me on my Pre-Pay
Am I ahead of the curve… or behind?
I feel special – Only 8% of the american public are considering standard cell phone purchases in the future. Which happens to be the exact same percentage of people considering the new Windows phone.
What happened America? Apple used to own only 8% of the ENTIRE computing world… and now they own everything. Yin Yang – maybe a Windows Phone will be my future? Their ad campaign is certainly genius enough.
But since they don’t allow you embed their commercials (horrible microsoft – but traditional to your brand) – they just got dropped to almost.
Not for me.
Comical
Haha – Is there a limit?
Parody – Apple’s Coolest Product Ever
[iDevice Link] <— 8,428 views I think I could scrounge up a couple other good Apple parodies - some that even include me.
David Letterman – Apple iPad Top Ten List
[iDevice Link] <— 173,174 views I miss watching Letterman. Leno - your out. Conan - I hope you are alive.