New Dual 2.7Ghz PowerMac Model Leaked On Amazon

No Comments »April 26th, 2005

Amazon has blown Apple’s cover by prematurely listing one of the new upcoming Dual processor PowerMac G5 models. According to the listed specs, this particular model will feature Dual 2.7Ghz processors, 512MB RAM, 250GB Hard drive, 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW), and of course..everyone’s favorite kitty OS…Tiger!

New Power Mac G5, iMac G5, eMac Specs Leaked

No Comments »April 14th, 2005

Think Secret has the scoop (once again) on Apple’s upcoming product line refresh due to be announced soon.

According to sources the PowerMac G5 line will come in three new dual-core PowerPC 970MP processor configurations, available in 2.0, 2.3, and 2.7GHZ respectively. Each will feature 512MB L2 cache (per processor), 512MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM, running ATI Radeon 9600 or 9650 video cards. Yummy!

A new iMac G5 will offer three new configs with 1.9, 2.0GHZ featuring 512MB DDR SDRAM, and 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drives (250 on the high-end model). Both the mid-range and high-end models will offer SuperDrives while the low-end model comes with just a Combo drive.

The eMac will also get updated as well with two new G4 models speed bumped to 1.25GHz to 1.42GHz

PowerMac G5 Clone PC Enclosure

1 Comment »April 13th, 2005

For those of you who lust longingly for a PC that looks like the PowerMac G5, I may have found your answer. Colorcases.com is offering a line of V-Tech / X-Focus PC enclosures for do-it-yourselfers that happens to bear a striking resemblence to a certain fuit-named company’s tower design, right down to the flat handle-style leg stands. The ATX towers are available in two colors (silver or black) and in two models; regular or deluxe. Prices start at around $86. Buy one while supplies last, or until Apple decides to sue.

Review: PalmOne Tungsten E2

No Comments »April 13th, 2005

In the entertainment industry, movie sequels often fail to live up to the original. PalmOne is hoping that won’t be the case with its latest PDA offering; the Tungsten E2, which fills the shoes of its wildly popular predecessor (almost 2 million units sold to date). Does PalmOne have another hit on its hands, or will it be a box office bomb?
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Mac mini coming to Best Buy

No Comments »April 4th, 2005

According to AppleInsider, Best Buy is now carrying Mac minis at several retail outlets, and is expected to carry the product nationwide. This is a good move by Apple. The more retail venues that offer the Mac mini, the more likely Apple can grow its share of the market. Hopefully they can regain lost share and return to their 5% glory days.