Comments on: Apple’s Announcements at MacWorld 2007

by: Phil Foxx

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:25:05 +0000

Well, I just read (thanks to Augie’s Google Reader) that the iTunes rental won’t work for 5.5G iPods, which is what I have. Guess I won’t rush to upgrade iTunes, then.

by: Chad Anderson

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:20:51 +0000

As the father of two young kids, I think Time Capsule is a great idea, given that all our family photos are now digital. (It’s also helpful for my music collection in iTunes, but losing those files is less of an end-of-the-world type thing.) Even though I do backup our files via an iOmega external drive, I don’t do it as often as I should, so having it happen automatically (and wirelessly) is just perfect.

by: Jeff

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:03:13 +0000

I’m really upset about having to pay $20 for the iPod Touch application update. I just bought that thing back in October and now the new ones are shipping out with the extra apps that buyers don’t have to pay extra for. It’s just a simple firmware update isn’t it? $20 for a notepad, stocks, weather isn’t really worth it to me.

by: Ben

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:53:19 +0000

@Joseph J. Finn: I don’t think it can, but I may be wrong.

The Apple TV is at a good price point, but I’m still not sure how well it will sell. The Xbox 360 has nearly identical features (although probably not as easy to use) on top of being able to play games, although it’s a good $150 more expensive for one that can do it.

I’m also really liking the new iPhone firmware, although the Location feature has proven worthless for me thus far. A 1 mile diameter circle wouldn’t really help me were I lost.

by: Patricia

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:40:19 +0000

so does this mean the air is or is not going to be made availabe? I art confused. :)

by: Joseph J. Finn

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:03:16 +0000

Now here’s my question, which I haven’t quite worked out yet; can Time Capsule be used as a regular external drive as well as an automated backup?

by: Josh Herndon

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:31:17 +0000

As part of an IT department for a company that is primarily PC/Microsoft based, I don’t get much of a chance to play around with Macs. We have 3 here at work if I remember correctly, but we hardly ever have to deal with them. So, my experience with them is somewhat limited. My dad used to be in graphic design, so he has always been a Mac supporter. I have been wanting to buy a Mac for a while as a second computer just to learn the system better and become a more well rounded IT professional. I honestly have to say I am VERY impressed with the MacBook Air. If I had the money to spend, I would probably order one right now, as I need to buy a new laptop sometime.

But, as you mentioned Augie, that is the problem. Apple needs a lower cost computer on the market. I don’t need anything fancy, I just want something to tinker around with. And I just can’t see myself spending $1000 or more for a secondary computer that I’ll just be tinkering with. I really liked the idea of the Mac Mini, but I would love to have something in a more traditional form factor that could be more easily upgraded. Maybe one of these days!