Posted on 10 December 2010. Tags: Apple, MacBook Pro 13-inch, netbook, Nikon, photography, Samsung, Travel
This is my new 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 10.6-inch Samsung N220 Netbook next to it, both set-up for digital workflow use, while traveling to remote locations. As you can see in the picture above, both computers are capable of running Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (Version 3). The MacBook Pro is the newest mid-2010 version so [...]
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Posted in Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom, Apple Computers, Digital Cameras, Digital Image Storage, Digital Image Workflow, Digital Photography, George Mann Photo / Tours, Mac portable computer, MacBook Pro, Netbooks, Nikon Cameras
Posted on 20 October 2010. Tags: Apple MacBook Air, netbook, notebook
When I heard our fearless leader saying that Apple had just come up with a new category of computer by combining the iPad with the MacBook, and then when he started bashing netbook computers, all I could think of was how Al Gore once claimed that he had invented the internet and now Apple is [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, Mac portable computer, MacBook Air
Posted on 27 January 2010. Tags: Apple Computers, iPad, iphone, iPod touch, netbook
I have been spending a good part of the day reading various reports and opinions on the new Apple iPad and although I won’t be buying into the iPad system immediately, I am beginning to understand why it is a very important step in the evolution of personal computer devices.
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Posted in Apple Computers, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Apple iPod & iPhone, iTunes, Mac portable computer, MacTablet, Netbooks
Posted on 21 September 2009. Tags: Apple Computer, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, netbook
Usually there are some leaked photos, highly realistic renderings and detailed (even if imaginary) specifications, but not this time. The rumors are actually so sparse, that at times I wonder if I am reading and reporting on a modified version of a rumor that I started myself. The only thing that seems to be for [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, MacBook, Netbooks
Posted on 15 September 2009. Tags: Apple MacBook, netbook
Analysts say that we might have a new MacBook with a slightly revised design (I take that to mean fewer features) and lower prices, available as soon as two weeks from today. This surprising piece of news, comes from Barron’s Blog (Silicon Valley Bureau), so it does carry some weight. To quote Eric Savitz, “Research [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, MacBook, Netbooks
Posted on 24 August 2009. Tags: Apple MacBook, Booklet 3G, netbook, Nokia
Nokia Booklet 3G brings all day mobility to the PC world August 24, 2009 – Espoo, Finland – After more than 25 years as a pioneer and leader in the mobile industry, Nokia will bring its rich mobility heritage and knowledge to the PC world with the new, Windows based, Nokia Booklet 3G. Powered by [...]
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Posted in MacBook, Netbooks
Posted on 12 August 2009. Tags: Apple MacBook, Flash Memory Cards, Macintosh and Photography, netbook
When will the Apple iPod become a viable storage device for digital photography? I actually wrote most of this story a while back, but it seems to be very relevant to what is going on right now with the imminent release of some sort of Apple tablet computer. If the tablet ends up being a [...]
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Posted in Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom, Apple Computers, Digital Cameras, Digital Image Storage, Digital Photography, Flash Memory Cards, MacBook, MacTablet, Netbooks, Nikon Software
Posted on 07 August 2009. Tags: Apple Computers, Apple MacBook, MacTablet, netbook
The very real Axiotron Modbook, which is based on a (white plastic) Macbook and sells for (starting under) US$2,000. You can even supply your own (white or black) Macbook and have a custom conversion made. Mostly used by graphic artists, this tablet computer is a clever hybrid of Apple MacBook and Wacom graphic tablets parts [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, MacBook, MacTablet, Netbooks
Posted on 02 May 2009. Tags: Apple Computers, Apple MacBook, netbook
Some of you may have already read that Apple is so worried about the new consumer craze for netbooks, that they are going to lower the prices on their MacBook line of portables within a few weeks or maybe even days (I mean it is Spring isn’t it?). Apple shareholders are of course concerned because [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, Netbooks
Posted on 22 February 2009. Tags: 12-inch PowerBook G4, MacBook, Macintosh, netbook
For quite some time now I have been waiting for Apple to revive the 12-inch Macintosh laptop, to use as a portable image storage device and on the road computer for website maintenance, photographic image workflow and for keeping up with my personal and business e-mail. Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (2.0 GHz Intel Core [...]
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Posted in Apple Computers, Digital Image Storage, Digital Photography, Netbooks