Thanks to Google\'s summer of code, a student will be helping to integrate Jingle into Adium, meaning that soon Audio and Video chats through Jabber will be here... finally!
How good is Apple's New MacBook Paint Job
So, my new black MacBook just arrived (had to resist the temptation of calling it a BlackBook there). Now I am a real Mac fanboy, so my views are often biased on Mac products. In my ideal world everyone would use a Mac, and I am often trying to convert people at every opportunity. Heck, I even lend out an old PowerBook to people, just to give them a taste (and when they find out the PBook they have been using is four years old, they often make the jump).
Anyway, back on track, I ordered a black MacBook and boy oh boy is it a sexy looking machine. The anticipation of opening a new Mac, expecially after the shipping wait, is really high. Unwrapping so carefully, then opening for the first time, then the big DISAPPOINTMENT. A tiny, but noticeable blob of black paint on the corner, to the right of the trackpad.
After about an hour of trying to convince myself it was not that bad, I came to the conclusion that it would bug the hell out of me, so on the phone. I must praise Apple, they were very sorry and duly arranged a replacement to be shipped, but this meant another 5 days wait for the build, then another week shipping. Sad day all round then.
My main problem with this is that last month I was plagued by two whining MacBook Pro's, so I really wanted this MacBook to ge good to go. I know that mine is an isolated case, but it makes me wonder how good the MacBook in black's paint job is and/or how stringent quality control at Apple HQ is? The white MacBook is made of white plastic, rather than being powder coated, so it should not be afflicted by the same sort of problem.
Oh well, I still love Apple, cannot fault there customer service, but just hope that my next BlackBook (oh no !!! I said it) turns out to be a good 'un.
Feel free to comment with your own experiences with the black or white MacBook, it would be nice to hear from you.
Apple's sudden motion sensor in action.
Desktop manager/motion sensor hack for MacBook Pro
Apple & Nike UPDATE
Fantastic, more news on the Apple and Nike news.
Head on over to the iTunes section of Apples website and you will find full details of the small receiver that plugs into the dock connector of your iPod. You get a free Nike.com account, custom workouts and when you sync your iPod and your workout data synchronises with iTunes and your Nike account.
Seems also that the site only refers to the Nano, though I think 5G iPod compatibility will be a must by the time this launches.
iTunes delivers you specially selected mixes to workout too, Nike provide (or should I say sell you) the special Nike+ trainers. Available late June.
Wicked or what.
Apple + Nike
Could the two companies have a partnership as early as tomorrow?
First Photos of MIT\'s $100 Laptop
I have been interested in seeing this since the first time it broke the news. I wonder how long it will be before one turns up on ebay? The photos in the Flickr set are the first available pictures of the working prototype of the $100 laptop from MIT.
eWeek\'s review of the new MS Office 2007 Beta 2
eWEEK Labs\' evaluation of Microsoft\'s Office 2007 Beta 2 unearthed compelling features and tools, and reminded us why enterprises continue to rely on the productivity suite.
Why do people spend so much time contributing to Digg?
Some napkin math shows one Digg contributor spends about eight working weeks per year contributing to Digg. Why?
Opera 9 Beta 2
Opera 9 Beta 2 is now ready for download. Take a peek at what\'s to come to the world of Web Browsers. With integrated torrent support, widgets, content blocking, thumbnail preview, customized search and improved standards support, browsing hasn\'t looked so good.
Office 2007 Beta 2 Download Now Available
Get the latest Office Beta here. Also check out over 80 screenshots at.\r\nhttp://windowsconnected.com/photos/default.aspx
Free Stock Photos, Images and Textures
Lots of great photos.
MacBook: What you need to know
This is a really good breakdown of what you want/need to know about the new MacBook from Apple. Things like color and hard drive options, the high gloss screen, totally new keyboard design, and integrated graphics. Good information from Macworld.