Microsoft’s ‘Laptop Hunters’ Commercials Ignore What Matters

As someone who’s switched from PC to Mac, I think the new Microsoft ‘Laptop Hunters’ commercials are getting too much attention and don’t reflect how consumers actually shop for computers. They completely ignore the biggest difference between PCs and Macs, treating OSX and Windows like an afterthought.
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Apple: Add 8GB of RAM to Macbook Pros for $1,200

Apple’s offering 8GB of memory on 15″ MacBook Pros for $1,200, which is about double the cost of an average retail notebook. Previously, Apple only offered 8GB of memory on the uni-body 17″ MacBook Pro.
Replacing memory on the new MacBook Pros isn’t as easy compared to previous Apple notebooks, which may tempt some power [...]

Macworld 2009: Eikon Digital Privacy Manager & 1Password (Video)

How many passwords do you use daily logging on and off your computer, your favorite social network, or to pay bills online? Some of us don’t have much of an issue with this because our browsers autofill and remember much of that information for us, but is that really safe? What if you lost your notebook or even worse, it was stolen? I may have found a great solution to ease your woes and make you look incredibly cool as you slide you instantly log onto your computer with the swipe of your finger!

Apple Intros Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro, No Removeable Battery

Apple announced a redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro at MacWorld, featuring its relatively new unibody design that’s used in the rest of the Apple notebook lineup. The base configuration comes with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, NVIDIA 9400M and 9600M graphics.

Macworld 2009: Skype Updates & Partnership (Video)

One of my favorite chat and VoIP services Skype announced their new release for the Mac. The Skype 2.8 beta should be available by the time this article is posted and features a couple significant upgrades. Watch the video for more.

Apple’s Last Macworld Minus Steve Jobs

Apple’s cutting back on trade shows and sent out a terse email saying Macworld 2009 would be its last and that Philip Schiller, an Apple senior VP, will stand in for Steve Jobs to deliver the keynote. Apple announced the MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at recent MacWorlds, but the company says it’s reaching customers enough with its retail stores and Web site.

Wishing for a MacBook Pro Dock…

I’m enjoying my new unibody MacBook Pro, but not having a docking solution is a real pain. Things are really crowded since all of the ports are on the left side of the new MacBook Pro and while this notebook is uber stylish on its own, things can get ugly once you plug in your peripherals.

Simpsons Apple Store: Yeah It’s Kinda Like That

A recent Simpsons episode makes fun of Apple stores, the company’s employees and fanatical customers. I’ve had some very pleasant experiences at Apple stores, but anyone that’s spent any amount of time in one can probably relate at least one of the characters in this episode to one of the real-life Apple store inhabitants.

Expert’s Guide to the Apple Store Experience

There are about 10,300 retail outlets where you can buy Apple computers, but Steve Jobs really wants you to visit one of the company’s 250 stores to receive a superior experience.

Jobs has admitted that he conceived the companies chain of retail stores because authorized resellers weren’t presenting his well-designed products with the proper level of flair and customer support. The first store opened in May 2001, and now the chain extends across the U.S. and into seven other countries, including a store in Beijing that opened this past summer.

My Apple Curse Strikes Again, but Apple Store Saves the Day

I’ve had my share of ‘bad Apples,’ but none was nearly as bad as the MacBook Pro I bought four months ago. As I wrote back in March, Apple products have something against me- maybe because they have to share my attention and desk-space with numerous PC notebooks. That’s why I wasn’t completely surprised when my MacBook Pro’s display did a great Zebra impersonation today. I was completely surprised by the treatment I got at the Apple Store and had one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had in a long time.