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An iPhone to Match Your Kicks – This is So Stupid …
Fashion: An iPhone to Match Your Kicks OK, this is a physical manifestation of why I soooo hate the whole “Apple thing” … I mean, seriously. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:35 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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The Apple Tax – Get Less for More
I’ve discussed previously how the consumer’s dollar doesn’t go as far with Apple products, but this chart illustrates it much better than words. The data below shows how you can save money on hardware that is actually more powerful (fast processors, more Read More...

Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:17 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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No, I will not fix your computer …
OK, this was just too good to pass up … might come in handy one day, huh ? Enjoy … Read More...

Posted Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:37 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 2 Comments

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Remember: Going HDTV Is Not So Easy for Everyone
  I think this kind of speaks for itself … watch the video. Read More...

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 3:40 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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Your 3G iPhone Is Broken - Do You Care ?
I thought this story on MSNBC was very interesting ... more proof about the growing issues Apple is dealing with around quality, technical issues, and customer satisfaction. It's so fascinating to see how the media continues to treat Apple with kid gloves Read More...

Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 8:47 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

What about Blackberries ?
** Update: I've gotten some comments about inaccuracies here; investigation on my end ensues. Thanks for your patience and take this information with an asterisk for now. My apologies for now. ** I am an equal opportunity guy, so, while I'm at it, let's Read More...

Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 10:21 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 2 Comments

Is the iPhone Perfect ? What you might not know ...
Highly doubtful if you go by what is now beginning to leak out from those that would otherwise look for any reason to buy an iPhone. Apparently there is some momentum beginning to build behind the problems the iPhone is encountering. I thought this was Read More...

Posted Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:09 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 1 Comments

IBM Reports Apple #1 in Reported Security Vulnerabilities
Infoworld is reporting that a new IBM security study is showing Apple as the #1 provider of security vulnerabilities. Final results were close, according to the IBM X-Force 2008 mid-year report , with Apple achieving vulnerability disclosure score of Read More...

Posted Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:49 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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NPD Study: Average Mac Computer Price More That Twice That of Average PC
Very interesting ... There are a couple of ways to look at this, but why stand on your head to explain away the blaring truth ? Specifications often vary sharply for these systems, with Apple often focusing on faster processors than some rivals in notebooks Read More...

Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:20 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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The Microsoft Mojave Experiment
Microsoft gets a bunch of people in a room with negative impressions of Vista (and no previous experience) and shows them what they think is the next version of Windows. Microsoft asks them for feedback and opinions. Everyone is "wow'd" except Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 05, 2008 10:29 AM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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Windows Mobile Smashes iPhone Sales, Easily
You have to wonder why this kind of news isn't more prominently featured in the at-large press ... could there be some sort of illogical bias or HYPE with the media in regard to their "relationship" with Apple ? Seriously - you'd think every Read More...

Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 4:40 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

iPhone Vulnerable - Lacks Security Updates, Doesn't Want to Talk About it ...
Robert Vamosi reports on his news.com site that Apple has not kept the iPhone operating system up to date with patches it has issued for the desktop. The iPhone runs a stripped-down version of Mac OS 10.5 and automatically checks for security updates. Read More...

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 7:00 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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'Get a Mac ... it Just Works' Indeed - Apple Patches 25 Flaws with Latest Update
I guess this is the " And then some " part ... Apple today released TWENTY-FIVE (25) updates for the Mac OS (10.5.4) and Safari (3.2.1) browser (and some networking hardware) - THIRTEEN (13) of which are security related. Fixes/enhancements/vulnerabilities Read More...

Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 10:52 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 1 Comments

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Amen
  When does the honeymoon end "journalists", or should I say "fanboys" ? It's sickening. Link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10787_3-9964190-60.html?tag=nefd.top Read More...

Posted Monday, June 09, 2008 9:10 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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Office Live Workspace - Office Meets SaaS
I'm also a very interested participant in the Office Live Workspace BETA currently underway. There are tons of applications for this service (see below) ... I am anxious to see how it's offered and how well it's received. Microsoft Office Live Workspace Read More...

Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 10:22 PM by Donnie Wilemon | 0 Comments

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