Geekanoids MacBook Pro Project

We have some very exciting news for you all. Due to our increased readership and moving our website over to new server space, with unlimited bandwidth, we are now able to bring you even more video reviews. We have invested in some new software that will help us polish the look of the reviews, you should see this implemented in the next few weeks.

The big news is that we have a new MacBook Pro winging its way to us from Apple UK. This will enable us to process the video reviews faster and will also be used for scripts and show notes during the video reviews. None of this would have been possible without the help and support of some great companies that sponsored the MacBook Pro. We will be laser etching or thermally transferring logos into the lid of the laptop and we think the design we have in mind will look very striking, so check back towards the end of this month for the launch video of our very special MacBook Pro.

News Update - We have one space left on the MacBook Pro, so if you are interested get in touch now! Email us at geekanoids@gmail.com

We would like to thank the following companies for sponsoring our MacBook Pro;

Yahoo Messenger - Need Mac Users Help

The team behind Yahoo Messenger for the Mac need your help! Head on over the their poll here and place your vote. They basically want to know if you want a quicker release with Tiger only support, or wait a bit longer for 10.3.x and 10.4.x support. The choice is yours… it seems.

Griffin PowerJolt - Charge your iPhone & iPod

Griffin Technology today unveiled its PowerJolt® Car Charger for iPhoneTM, the company's first accessory for Apple's new revolutionary device. Recently updated specifically for iPhone, Griffin's PowerJolt has long been a best selling car charger solution for iPod.

"We applaud Apple for its continued innovation, from iMac to iPod, and now iPhone," said Paul Griffin, founder of Griffin Technology. "We expect this to be another market-changing moment and we look forward to supporting Apple's vision with innovative accessories."

You plug PowerJolt into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or accessory power socket, and connect your iPhone to charge even during use. PowerJolt's charge indicator glows green when it's powered up and ready to go, amber while it's charging, and green again when it's finished charging your battery. PowerJolt sets itself apart from its imitators with features like built-in power management. The in-line 2 Amp automotive fuse ensures you need not be concerned about power surges affecting your iPhone. And should the fuse ever need replacing, it's easily obtained at any auto-parts or hardware store.

PowerJolt is also backwards compatible with iPod models that use the full-size Apple dock connector, and with first-generation iPod shuffle. The new PowerJolt ships with a high-quality detachable dock connector cable that can be used separately for charging and syncing to your computer; and with a separate USB mini-B cable that allows Griffin iTrip users to charge through iTrip's pass-through USB port.

Pricing and Availability
PowerJolt for iPhone, MSRP $19.99, is available at Apple and AT&T stores. For more information, please visit www.griffintechnology.com.

New Compact Surge Protector from Belkin

Surge Protectors are an essential piece of equipment in every house hold and are often not the first product people think of when we mention design and style. However all that has changed with the launch of the new Compact Surge Protector from Belkin. Designed to have a small foot print and modern, sleek look the new Compact Surge Protector can accommodate up to six sockets spaced far enough apart that the unit can be filled to capacity even with over sized power blocks. The unique design means that all sockets are easily accessible whilst the unit remains as compact as possible.

Against a baseboard, mounted on a wall or on the floor behind a desk, couch or bed the Compact Surge Protector takes up minimal space and the solid, simple design reduces clutter and maintains a modern yet inconspicuous look. The unit comes with available Phone/Fax/Modem and Coaxial protection and a single indicator lights clearly shows that the unit is powered on and protecting your equipment. This unit is available for £24.99 from Belkin stockists.

QM Entertainment - New 2nd Gen Nano Speaker

QM Entertainment have introduced their new iPod™ Nano Speaker (for the 2nd generation) - The perfect companion for the iPod™ Nano! Slide the Nano into the speaker and enjoy the sound. Available in pink, green, turquoise, red, black and silver, to complement the colour of the iPod™ Nano. The iPod™ Nano Speaker (2nd generation) will mainly appeal to 15-26 years who are male or gadget girls.

Technical Specification:-

  • Active Stereo Speaker
  • Dual Power: Batteries or USB (Batteries 6V, 4xAAA (not included))
  • Designed for iPOd nano 2nd generation
  • Also compatible with PC/MAC/MP3-players
  • Output Speakers: 8.5W
  • Package Contents: Speaker unit, USB Powercable, Audio input cable.

iPhone unboxing video - this guy is excited

We are not going to suffocate you with iPhone coverage… I promise, but this guy was so excited to bring you the first coverage of unboxing this little wonder. Straight from the store to what looks like a hotel lobby, you can just feel the guys anticipation. Many thanks to the author for shooting this video.

Ouch! iFixit take apart iPhone

Well that didn't take long did it! I love these guys and have looked at their website so many times. Head on over to iFixit where they have taken apart an iPhone already. They seem to do things so carefully and the pictures are fantastic. Their website is definitely a great resource for information of this kind.

iPhone out - now on 2-4 weeks shipping

So the iPhone is finally in users hands, and there is some great footage over the internet. We tried to stay clear of lots of iPhone news, there was just so much of it elsewhere. However, we noticed that on the US online store, it is now showing as 2-4 weeks delivery… wow, this baby is gonna fly off the shelves.
Let us know in the comments or via email about your first experiences.

Apple offers up MacBook Pro Software Update

If you own one of the new Santa Rosa based MacBook Pros, then head on over to the Apple website to download Software Update 1.0, which should also appear when you use the OS X Software Update app. Not a lot of details on the website, other than it provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all 2.2/2.4GHz MacBook Pro models. The update requires Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later.

Geekanoids upgrade complete

In preparation for our increased video review content and ever growing number of visitors to the site, we whiled away the hours last night moving all the content over to new server space.
This gives us even more space to upload great content for you, and over the coming months you will be able to enjoy tonnes of video reviews, as well as our regular news and editorial features.
Due to the move, some links may have changed… if you experience any difficulties then please pop us an email. We think we picked up on everything, but the odd file may have slipped through the net.

We hope you enjoy the new performance and new content. Keep those comments coming, so we can continue to develop Geekanoids into the leading UK (and worldwide) technology website.