New Mac mini – Media center?

August 6th, 2010

Mac mini media centerThe new Mac mini is a very cool little computer. Carved from a single billet of aluminum, it is super strong, light, tiny, powerful and really inexpensive. Starting at $699 this is the least expensive Mac you can buy. If you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse, (that’s right just disconnect that old PC and plug this in instead) you’re good to go. OR, if you have always wanted to see your Mac on the big screen, you can plug this mini-beast directly into your HDTV! Finally, a Mac with a built-in HDMI port, a video card that supports HDTV resolutions and a new System Preference that that lets you use a little “slider” to fit your TV perfectly. No more fiddling with resolutions and overscan and frequency settings. Just plug it in, slide the slider till the screen is full and you’ve got a full blown, Mac based media center. iTunes movies, DVDs, HULU – in glorious HD. Now add a wireless keyboard and mouse, or if you’re like me have the MacBook in your lap while watching TV, just turn on screen sharing and run the mini with keyboard already in front of you!

Base model: $699
•2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
•2GB of memory
•NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics
•320GB Serial ATA hard drive1
•8x-speed SuperDrive
•HDMI and Mini DisplayPort output
•HDMI to DVI Adapter
•SD card slot, four USB 2.0 ports, and one FireWire 800 port
•Gigabit Ethernet
•Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi2 and Bluetooth 2.1

Add options:
•add 2GB ram, 4GB total – $85
•upgrade processor to 2.66ghz – $150
•upgrade harddrive to 500GB – $100
•AppleCare 3yr support/warranty – $149
•Apple wireless keyboard – $69
•Apple wireless Magic Mouse – $69
•Apple TimeCapsule WiFi+backup – $299

Super Efficient Battery Charger – Apple? – $29

August 6th, 2010

applebattchargerWhen I first looked at this new Apple product, I wondered why Apple would build and sell something as mundane as a battery charger. When I mentioned it to our service manager, Jason told me to take a closer look and showed me why. This little device is over 10 times more efficient than the average charger. When the batteries are full, it goes into a sleep mode that only consumes 30 milliwatts. (average charger is 310mw) Then consider that the NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride ) batteries have a life of up to 10 years. With 2 AA’s for your keyboard and 2 for your mouse (plus 2 spares ready and waiting) this little charger will keep a bushel basket of batteries out of the landfill! Plus, keep a little more green in your pocket.

Apple Battery Charger – $29
comes with charger, wall plug and 6 NiMH AA batteries.

Great Deal for your Graduate!

June 4th, 2010

Save $100 and get an iPod touch for FREE! Perfect for your graduate, this 13″ MacBook Pro has 4GB of memory, a 250GB hard drive for tons of storage, iLife ’09, Wi-Fi, web camera, USB, Firewire, Bluetooth – it’s loaded!! MSRP $1,499.
Graduate special – $1,399 + FREE iPod Touch

Stop in and check out this great deal. (while supplies last)

The fastest, most powerful MacBook Pro ever. Times three.

April 21st, 2010

The new MacBook Pro, available in 13-, 15-, and 17-inch models, sets all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. The 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro feature Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent and reach Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.33GHz. Next-generation NVIDIA graphics bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. And the built-in battery lasts up to 10 hours (8 to 9 hours on the 15- and 17-inch models). Starting at $1199.

New iMacs are in stock-and they’re excellent!

October 21st, 2009

iMac_27in_PF_World_250Every time Apple introduces a new product, we are just amazed. You look at the Intel iMac and think, “what else can they do to make this any better? A little faster? Sure. Bigger hard drive? Easy. And then the new one comes out and WOW! everything’s cleaner, bigger, faster, prettier – better. We have the new 27″ set up in the store to play with. Come check out the new screen, the excellent “Magic Mouse” and read the blog (link to the right) for specs and details. See you soon.
The new Magic Mouse, iMac’s and White MacBook’s are in stock.

The New Mightier mini.

October 20th, 2009

MacMini_PBOH_SCREENMore memory. A faster processor. And still the world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer.
Introducing the new Mac mini. Just connect this tiny 6.5-inch-square Mac to your own display, keyboard, and mouse and you’ve got an instant desktop computer loaded with Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand. The new Mac mini features a faster processor—up to 2.53GHz—and up to 4GB of memory. That’s twice as much memory as before. It also comes with up to 320GB of storage space1 and high-performance NVIDIA graphics. What doesn’t Mac mini do? It doesn’t waste energy. Mac mini uses less than 14 watts of power when idle, making it the world’s most energy-efficient desktop computer.2 Starting at $599.3

1 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2 Claim based on energy efficiency categories and products listed within the EPA ENERGY STAR 5.0 database as of October 2009.
3 Prices are as of October 2009, are subject to change.

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The MacBook you love. In a whole new edition.

October 20th, 2009

MacBook_34LF_OPH_iPhoto_FullScreenEdit_SCREENIntroducing the completely redesigned, better-than-ever MacBook. And still only $999
It now features a durable unibody enclosure that slips easily into your bag or backpack. And its 13-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display makes your photos, videos, games, and websites come alive with vivid color. The built-in battery lasts up to 7 hours on a single charge. 1 The new glass Multi-Touch trackpad supports two-finger scroll, right-click, and Multi-Touch gestures that let you interact with your Mac in a whole new way. With a fast 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of memory, and advanced NVIDIA graphics, MacBook provides plenty of horsepower for most everything you do on a computer, from browsing the Internet to editing video to playing the latest 3D games. All for just $999. 2

1 Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 using preproduction 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook units. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
2 Prices are as of October 2009.

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Top Features
• White polycarbonate unibody enclosure
• Built-in 7-hour battery 1
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
• Glass Multi-Touch trackpad
• 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
• 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory
• 250GB 5400-rpm hard drive 2
• 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in iSight camera
• Built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi 3, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and Gigabit Ethernet
• Mini DisplayPort video output
• Only 4.7 pounds 4
• Mac OS X Snow Leopard and iLife ’09

1 Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 using preproduction 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo–based MacBook units. The wireless productivity test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing various websites and editing text in a word processing document with display brightness set to 50%. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
2 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
3 Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort.
4 Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

The new iPod nano. Now with video camera.

September 29th, 2009

iPod nanoiPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. And that’s just the beginning. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you’ll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features— iTunes Tagging and Live Pause.
Now in Stock. 8gb-$149  16gb-$179