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January 18, 2008

Waiting for New MacBook Pro (2008)

UPDATE (2008.02.26):
It is finally here. Both MacBook and MacBook Pro are updated. Stay tuned for more informations, I’m getting a MacBook and MacBook Pro, but not spending my own money.

UPDATE (2008.02.19):
03:58 AM PST Apple Online Store is closed for updates. “This is it!”, as I wished.

UPDATE (2008.02.16):
The current MacBook Pro are indeed being “phased out”. Amazon.com is pricing both 2.2GHz and 2.4GHz 15-inch models at $1,987.41 and $2,447.41 respectively (note the $7.41 at the end of the pricing). Other reports that the one store I don’t want to shop in is having the 15″ MacBook Pro backordered. According to the fake information, the new MacBook Pro will have a slightly different build of Mac OS X 10.5.2 installed due to some new drivers inclusions. Two more Tuesday left in February, and my imaginary source reveals that Apple intends on releasing the new MacBook Pro in February. Most likely there wouldn’t be any fanfare because the iPhone SDK reveal is a much bigger news item.

UPDATE (2008.02.12):
Apple Online Store closed for updates, then reopened. No MacBook Pro yet. It’s Aperture 2.
Apple, I’m/We’re still waiting!

UPDATE (2008.02.11):
Mac OS X 10.5.2 (Build 9C31) is released, one day early as expected. MacBook Pro this Tuesday? My imaginary source says so.

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Build 9C31

UPDATE (2008.02.07):
Developer builds of Mac OS X 10.5.2 is still being worked on. The build 9C31 might become the shipping version. This mean that Apple will be able to ship The new MacBook Pro with Mac OS X 10.5.2 next week.

UPDATE (2008.02.05)two:
Supposed release date for new MacBook Pro 2008 is on 2008.02.12 (Tuesday).

UPDATE (2008.02.05)one:
Apple Online Store is closed for product updates. No MacBook Pro, just 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod touch.

UPDATE (2008.02.03):
Unconfirmed fake information. “Tuesday morning is good for insomniac, watch it closed.”
(editorial: Which Tuesday? Thanks for the vague info.)

UPDATE (2008.02.01):
Another whispers from the imaginary source, Apple is planning to ship the New MacBook Pro with Leopard 10.5.2 pre-installed.

UPDATE (2008.01.30):
Words from the fake and imaginary source (wink-wink) that “Good MacBook Pros come to those who waits, soon though.”

2008.01.18
MacWorld San Francisco 2008 came and went. “There’s something in the air”; and there were mixed emotions. “Time Capsule” is nice, a combination of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and wireless base station; with premium price. The iPhone Software update is really nice. Several new features, and reportedly brought many bricked iPhones back to life; a sad day for Apple haters. The “January Software Upgrade” for iPod touch is nice, but not that nice. Apple is charging $19.99 for five applications for the iPod touch. Apple’s interpretation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act seems to be the reason why Apple is charging for the new apps for iPod touch. Sounds like Apple is experimenting with selling applications for the iPhone and iPod touch through iTunes Store. AppleTV gets a makeover, and suddenly becomes a lot more attractive. AppleTV is getting the upgrades for free, and the people rejoices. iTunes Movie Rentals is a welcomed addition to Apple services, there’s a price for convenience. One can only hope that this service will get better with time. After all, Apple is getting full supports from all major movie studios. MacBook Air is a sleek, sexy and desirable addition to the portable Mac line-up. Not for everyone, but it is a feat in design and engineering.

Let’s see.

I have my iPhone upgraded to version 1.1.3 for free. That’s great. In addition to that, I love the new map application.
I have been waiting to get a new wireless router, since I sold my Airport Extreme Base Station (802.11n – 100mbps ethernet). I know I’m getting Time Capsule. I’ve been happy with the Airport Extreme Base Station, because it’s been the best wireless router I ever had. Costs more, but worth it.
I don’t have iPod touch, but I do feel that the price for the application upgrade is too steep. I wrote a rant on this, will post it in the near future.
AppleTV and iTunes Movie Rentals; I love them. I don’t have any plan on buying AppleTV anytime soon, but that might change. iTunes movie rental service actually piques my interest.
MacBook Air is a nice one, but I would like to skip it this time. Why? Because I’m waiting for new MacBook Pro.

I currently own a MacBook Pro Core Duo. I ordered it the moment it was announced at MacWorld San Francisco 2006. It’ll be two years old soon. As a matter of fact, I’m using it to write this. It’s not that it has a problem, it’s just wouldn’t handle the type of work I’m doing right now. I need more processing power. Intel Core Duo is a little bit under-powered by comparisons. I could’ve bought the current MacBook Pro, but I know that Apple has been working on new MacBook Pro line-up.
I am not alone waiting for the new MacBook Pro. I have been telling Carrie to wait for a new Mac since August 2007. I know that it is worth all the wait.

According to my imaginary source who is allegedly working at Apple’s Executive Office, the upcoming MacBook Pro will have the followings:

Multi-touch/multi-gesture trackpad (just like the one in MacBook Air)
Penryn-based 45nm Intel Processor (no, it’s not going to be Quad-core).
Faster FSB, DDR-800 RAM.
Slightly higher resolution display on the 15-inch model (1080p compliant).
Anodized color other than silver.
Something about the USB ports.
…….

For your reference, check MacRumors: Buyer’s Guide.

January 15, 2008

MacWorld 2008 Keynote is Available for Streaming

Apple posts the link to MacWorld San Francisco 2008 Keynote.

QuickTime 7 is required.

January 15, 2008March 19, 2018

MacWorld San Francisco 2008 – “There’s something in the air.”

January 15th, 2008

Time Capsule

iPhone Software 1.1.3 – read more here

iPod touch upgrade – ($19.99 upgrade cost) – editorials/rants coming soon

iTunes Movie Rentals

AppleTV (New Software – Free Upgrade)

MacBook Air

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Here we go again.

Steve Jobs is taking the center stage at MacWorld San Francisco 2008, delivering his keynote. Many has speculated what he will say, and the rumors are running wild. What’s with the “air”? What’s in the air?

Take all the rumors with a boulder of salt. In short time we all will find out.

Live coverage of MacWorld San Francisco 2008 Keynote starting at 09:00AM Pacific Standard Time:

Mac Rumors Live
Engadget
Ars Technica
MacScoop
LoopRumors
The Mac Observer
MacDailyNews
MacWorld
The Unofficial Apple Weblog
CNET – Live
Mac360

January 13, 2008

Canon HG10 AVCHD Camcorder – Another Video Sample

Thanks to my friend I get to use the Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder and write about it. I posted a short video clip from this camera a few days ago. The first clip doesn’t really represent the quality of the video captured by this camera, since I show mostly “Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory” on the LCD screen. I’ll post the review for this camcorder in the near future.

Check out another video clip taken using Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder here.

22.1MB
Encoded in H.264
960×540
29.97fps
Auto setting in camera
The game in the clip is “Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory”

Notes:

The cat in the video clip is Meatloaf T. Cat (a.k.a Meat Loaf T. Cat), and can be seen here.
He can also be seen here. (Google Images)
And here. (flickr.com)

January 11, 2008

Canon HG10 AVCHD Camcorder Video Sample

UPDATE 2008.12.01
HG10 raw AVCHD sample

Check out the video taken using Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder here.

13.7MB
Encoded in H.264
960×540
29.97fps
Auto setting in camera
The game in the clip is “Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory”

The price @ Amazon.com is $761.60 at the time of this post.

The video clip is imported and edited using iMovie ’08 on a MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz running Mac OS X 10.5.1 Leopard.
I was importing the clip using Final Cut Pro, and for some reason it crashes during the import process.

I will test the camera using Sony Vegas later.

January 8, 2008

First Glance at Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder

UPS delivered the Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder just a few hours prior to this post. Thanks to Amazon.com for prompt service and UPS for actually delivering the camcorder one day early.

The price @ Amazon.com is $761.60 at the time of this post.

I use iMovie ’08 and Sony Vegas to import the videos.

I need to spend more time using this camcorder to write a more thorough review. In the mean time, check the pictures below.

The other camcorder is Panasonic HDC-SD5.

December 31, 2007

Year 2007 Expires on December 31st at Midnight

Despite all efforts to hack the flow of time, the “year 2007” expires on December 31st at midnight. Teams of hackers are still working on cracking the encryptions to prevent “year 2007” from expiring. Unfortunately, their efforts so far bear no fruits.

If you are affected by the expirations, please do not panic. Upon the expiration of “year 2007”, “year 2008” will automatically activate and resume any tasks carried over from “year 2007”. If for some reasons, you found out that other people in different part of the world were already upgraded to “year 2008”, please do not panic. That’s because you’re living in a different time zone that is a little bit behind the time. As a matter of fact, numbers of part of the world have already had “year 2008” activated at the time of this writing.

Q: Would I need a new serial number to upgrade from “year 2007” to “year 2008″?
A: No. You don’t need any serial numbers at all.

Q: Is “year 2008” backward compatible with “year 2007”?
A: Generally yes. But remember to date anything with “2008” instead of “2007”. Let alone using “2009”.

Q: Where do I sign up for “year 2009“ beta testing?
A: Unfortunately such beta program has not been announced yet.

Q: I love “year 2007”, and I refuse to upgrade to “year 2008”. What can I do to stay with “year 2007“?
A: In a way it is a mandatory upgrade. You can pretend that it’s still “year 2007“, but it’s going to be hard to interact with everyone else. There is one other extreme solution, but I won’t get into that; let alone recommending or condoning it.

Q: Will “year 2008“ performs better than “year 2007“.
A: Results may vary. It also depends on what happened in “year 2007“.

Q: Will my love life be better after upgrading to “year 2008“?
A: Can’t answer that one. You’re on your own, buddy!

Q: What kind of warranty does “year 2008“ come with?
A: “Year 2008“ comes with a limited lifetime warranty; the lifetime of “year 2008”. It’s guaranteed to run until December 31st, 2008. It also comes with guaranteed upgrade to “year 2009“.

Q: Can I get full refund if I don’t like “year 2008“?
A: You’ll get full refund of the amount you paid for purchasing the “year 2008“. Basically you’ll get refund in the amount of nothing.

Q: I think I like “year 2008“. But can it run Linux?
A: You dirty unbathed Linux Hippie!

Q: Should I buy an iPhone along with “year 2008“?
A: Should you? Buy it if you want it. I’d suggest to wait until Steve Jobs is done with his annual Keynote at MacWorld San Francisco. If you’re recently given a T-Mobile Dash after you dropped and broke your Treo, just wait and listen to me!

Year 2008 is expected to be the time of many events, which some of them are carried over from year 2007. In the world of technology, many events are scheduled to take place in year 2008. Confirmed events to take place shortly after year 2008 activates are CES and MacWorld San Francisco.

According to many rumors, speculations, analysis, and pure imaginations; the followings are expected to be announced at MacWorld San Francisco 2008:

iPhone announcements. Second Generation iPhone with 3G network support?
New Mac announcements. New MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and Mac mini?
Updates to Apple TV with more features.
iTunes movie rental.
More DRM-free music on iTunes Store.
New Apple software. What could it be?
iPhone software updates.
More news on iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK).
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard update. (10.5.3)
A new device from Apple. OK, this one can be classified “made-up”. Take that, Apple!

to be continued.