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more about #macworld2009 more comments → frigg: Disappointment: no 13" Macbook pro. Need firewire. Don't want a bigass laptop. And no consolation prize like some cool new tablety toy, and nothing ... more » ph15h: Those are the truly best of both exhibitions. >.> Nice to see you guys didn't forget about FyreTV. My Favs for 09s products: Macbook Pro (not gr... more » shenanigans: This is the first time I'm saying this but, Macworld was effin garbage. CES stomped it into the ground. more » Pope John Peeps II: It is me, or is the phrase "the ball does it all" hilariously inappropriate? more » tinkertank: You can pry my Kensington Pro Trackball from my cold dead hands.... more » Voyou_Charmant: I prefer trackballs to a regular mouse, but very few are very ergonomic. If they are, they are, like this one, rather expensive. more » UberJumper: I've been using a thumb operated trackballs continously since pretty well since the 90's. Here's someone else's shot of the Gen1 trackman marble. [www... more » rip: One word: Centipede! more » OMG! Ponies!: Gunmetal grey? Check. No distinct logo? Check. Reputable manufacturer? Check. Name dangerously close to Sling Blade? You lost me. more » diverguy: I've been using a Kensginton Expert mouse for years. Standard mice should be banned outright. Trackballs, and I mean real ones, not those dinky things... more » verythrax: Trackball is fine... until you need to do multiple selections on screen. more » Monty: I am sad to say I can remember the first time I used a mouse on the original Macintosh and saying "oh, it is an upside-down trackball". And, while th... more » ZLevee: These goggles are in use already: + Watch video more » damnelantra™: so how do they keep your hand from being read as a touch when penning? more » frigg: Didn't they keep announcing this and then delaying it? I figure having Woz as their new booth babe means these things will finally ship. more » -
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Roundup: The Best of CES/Macworld 2009, All In One Place
The biggest news week of the year in gadgets is now over. Here's a full guide to our coverage of both Macworld and CES 2009 with everything you need to know. More » -
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Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Built to Handle Digital Content
A trackball? In 2009? Indeed, Kensington is going retro with a new design that they claim is the first to "allow users to navigate and manipulate digital content through the ball itself." More » -
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Modbook Pro Is Secret Son of an iPod Touch and a MacBook Pro
No XL iPod touch pro or fabled Apple tablets at the Philnote. Too bad, because I want one badly. Maybe the new pen and touch-enabled Modbook Pro will do. More » -
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As Macworld Fades Into CES...
As our warriors move from the beachheads of SF to the trenches of LV, here's today's recap, and reminder that thewarweek is far from over: More » -
#fakemodo
Apple Keynote Beer Goggles to Become Obligatory in 2009
This one slipped even below Jim Goldman's rumor radar: The Apple Keynote Beer Goggles. Judging from today's snoringfest, I won't be surprised if they make them obligatory for every event in 2009.
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#qotd
Did You Enjoy The Keynote Any Less Without Steve Jobs?
Aside from the actual speculated products, the big news surrounding the Apple Macworld keynote was that Steve Jobs would be out sick. But as I refreshed the Gizmodo liveblog, I wondered, did it matter? More » -
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Watch the Entire Macworld 2009 Event
Our liveblog is good, but nothing beats seeing the last Macworld keynote with your own eyes. Fortunately, Apple has posted the entire event online in QuickTime. [Apple] -
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Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17" MacBook Pro
We just confirmed with Apple that swapping out the 17" MacBook Pro's non-removable battery will cost $179. Fortunately, says Apple, the swap might not be needed for a long time: More » -
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#macworld2009
iMovie '09: Video Tour
In this shakey cam tour (sorry) we go over the three most interesting functions in iMovie 09: The globetrotting map animations, an automatic shake stabilizer, and the zoomed in precision editor. More » -
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iPhoto '09 Video Tour
Here are a few best features of iPhoto '09, including Faces and Places, which recognizes people in your albums and the locations you took those photos in. More » -
#macworld2009
Where's the Mac Mini? And Other Rumor Smashes!
If Wired, TUAW and Macrumors are independently reporting a Mac Mini is on its way, we know it exists. Evidently, we're just not going to see it at Macworld. So what about other rumors? More » -
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The Story Behind the 17" MacBook Pro's Amazing Long-Lasting Battery
Battery life is limited, but Apple built a non-removable battery for the 17" MacBook Pro that lasts up to 8 hours. [Apple] -
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17" MacBook Pro Unibody First Hands On
The new 17" MacBook Pro with a unibody construction and an integrated battery feels thinner than the previous version and really looks beautiful. Check out our gallery to see for yourself. More » -
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Testing the iPhone's New Wireless iTunes Downloads
Today iPhone users can download music from iTunes not just through their computers or Wi-Fi, but AT&T's 3G network. So how does it work? Testing it in Vegas, we can say rocky but functional. More » -
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iTunes Gets DRM Free, New Prices, Purchase Over 3G
iTunes is going DRM free and breaking their single-price rule with three points: 69 cents, 99 cents, and $1.29. Not surprised, given the pressure from other music stores. The iPhone will allow 3G downloads too. More » -
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17-inch MacBook Pro is Unibody, $2799
Finally providing a noticeable difference between the MacBook and MacBook Pro, Apple has pushed the Pro's screen to 17 inches, its price to $2799, and thrown in a high-capacity (non-replaceable!) battery. More » -
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iWork '09 Includes iWork.com, Costs $79 + Subscription
Just as rumored last week, Apple is taking iWork '09 online with file hosting and group editing services. Think of it as MobileMe, but for your documents. And that's not all.
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#macworld2009
Keynote Remote for iPhone Will Make Corporate Drones Horny
The new Keynote Remote will allow you to control the new Keynote 09 straight from your iPhone. Unlike the free Apple Remote for iPhone—which control iTunes in your computer—this one costs .99 cents. More » -
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Sting Teaches You to Play Guitar in Garageband '09
In one of the odder announcements during the Macworld keynote, Sting, along with others like Norah Jones, will teach you to play guitar and piano in Garageband '09. More » -
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Apple Revamps iLife for '09: $79 for iPhoto Facial Recognition, Improved iMovie and More
Today at Macworld 2009, Apple showed off a new iPhoto with true facial recognition, a better iMovie and other iLife updates—$79 solo, $99 for family, requires Leopard, available late January. More »



