The Makeup App For The Eye-phone .... complete with lip gloss
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Apple Pries "TabletMac" Name From Other World Computing & Axiotron
As reported by MacRumors:
A couple of years ago, a company called Axiotron announced an aftermarket modification for the MacBook that converted the Apple laptop into a tablet. The modification remains for sale at $699 and takes a stock MacBook, removes the keyboard and screen, and adds a Wacom pen-based screen to give the device a tablet form factor.
Axiotron originally began marketing the devices as a "TabletMac" as referenced in this 2007 press release and filed a trademark for the term. Sometime in the past year, however, the trademark was transferred from Axiotron to Apple, and Apple is now listed as the owner of the trademark.
It's funny that Apple would dispute this with Axiotron (which is a joint venture with Other World Computing) - On Apple's Copyright & Trademark Guidelines page - they have this:
c. “Mac” is used in combination with another non-generic word.
Acceptable: MacVenus MacCharlie
Not acceptable: MacCharleston MacSales
The website for Other World Computing is WWW.MACSALES.COM
Friday, November 27, 2009
3 Free MP3 Music Downloads From Amazon
Here's a link to get 3 FREE Amazon MP3 Music Downloads:
Amazon downloads work on ALL MP3 players including the iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
* will require installation of Amazon MP3 Downloader software / Virus Free
AND DON'T FORGET:
If you do ANY online shopping today, don't forget to try your search here [below] first and you can kick a few cents back towards supporting this site. I can almost guaranty that these prices will be lower than any you can find at retail:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
It's Been A While, But I've Got An "I Told You So" Moment
In March 2008 FYT reported this story:
From that article:
A Hong Kong distributor has started selling fake/modded MagSafe AC adapters on eBay. Apple has not licensed any 3rd party that I am aware of to use the MagSafe adapter. As I was perusing ebay to find a replacement for a customer I found this.
From the auction description:60W power charger AC Adapter for Apple MacBook ONE pieces.
*This is a Brand new Power AC Adapter made by PANASONIC, We modify with a Original Brand New Magsafe DC plug, and use for MacBook, (Not for MacBook Pro).
size: 170 x 82 x 40 mm
Input Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz (USE for WORLDWIDE)
Condition: Brand New Panasonic AC Adapter + Brand New Original Apple Magsafe cord, 30 days warranty, fully refund (less postage) and buyer need pay return postage by himself, If you no accept,Please don't BID.---------- FIX YOUR THINKING COMMENTARY ----------
Besides this being ugly ... there's just no way this could be safe or convenient - it's just $30 cheaper than a MagSafe adapter from Apple. Its sad to see eBay allow such auctions.
Link to current auctionSame eBay ID (sib auctions) with knockoff looking Magsafe
PATENT INFO:
Apple owns US patent 7,311,526, "Magnetic connector for electronic device", for this technology.
Apple also owns a copyright and trademark on the name MAGSAFE©™
Today Macrumors posted:
Apple's complaint charges that Media Solutions Holdings, through the Web sites www.laptopsforless.com, www.laptopacadapter.com and www.ereplacements.com, sells "various consumer electronic accessories at retail, including knock-off power adapters for use with genuine Apple portable computers."
"Through various Web sites and otherwise, the Defendants market these knock-off power adapters for use with Apple portable computers, such as the MacBook," the complaint states.
* ereplacements was the company listing the AC adapter I had mentioned. Although Apple is filing the suit against the company for making a copycat "look and functionality" ac adapter - ereplacements is responsible for selling rejiggered AC adapters on eBay as well.
From what I've been able to dig up ...
Apple apparently replaced a man's MacBook Pro 4 times for the same issue - Magsafe power port problems. Turns out this guy , after his third repair and second replacement under AppleCare - had one of these AC adapters.
Great App: Great Discount For Thanksgiving! FlowerPedia
I've used this app a number of times since I downloaded it last month:
FlowerPedia – 60% off for a limited time Thanksgiving Day (normally $4.99 / Sale $1.99)
From the FlowerPedia description page on iTunes:
FlowerPedia is an iPhone application for flower enthusiasts, containing:
* Over 100 flower families representing 100,000 species from around the world
* Over 1500 high resolution flower photos
* Browse by photo rating or flower family
* Search by flower anatomy
* Search by name
* Play slideshow
* Save any photo to your phone and share with friends, or use as backgrounds
* Rate photos according to your tastes
* No internet connection required
FlowerPedia is a highly visual iPhone flower encyclopedia, identification tool and photo gallery, featuring over 1500 high-resolution photos of flowers, organised by flower family, genus, etc.
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