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Nokia N9: Beautiful Hardware, Zombie Software

Nokia took a striking piece of unibody hardware, coupled it with a 3.9-inch curved glass touchscreen display, removed all the buttons, and topped it with an 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss camera and NFC. Incredible. It’s called the N9. But! This amazing little phone is running MeeGo, not Mango. Meaning it’s basically dead before it even launches,…

Tech News Kelly Jun 21

10 Takes on Apple’s Unibody Mac Mini

When Apple quietly introduced the Unibody Mac Mini, many people wondered if it was the perfect HTPC. Considering that it packs a HDMI-port (a first for Apple) and is housed in a sleek design, it just may be. ZDNet UK The new aluminium case carries with it all of the uber-industrial charm common to the…

Reviews Casey Chan Jun 21

Unibody Aluminum Toothbrush Holder Keeps Germs Out

Your unibody aluminum collection, composed of a MacBook Pro, and HTC Legend pre-order confirmation email needs this toothbrush holder—which might’ve been enough to convince Howard Hughes to brush his teeth with. [Dominic Wilcox via InteriorDesignRoom via Oh!Gizmo]

Tech News Kat Hannaford Feb 23

Brick Lamp Takes Apple Minimalism to a Whole ‘Nother Level

You think that your MacBook embodies the essence of simplicity because of it was painstakingly machined from a single slab of aluminum? Well, the Brick Lamp by HC Wang is pretty much just that slab of aluminum. The Brick Lamp’s controls couldn’t be simpler. You want light? Place the lamp on one of its edges.…

Tech News Mark Wilson Feb 16

Is This the Outside of the Apple Tablet?

As far as hardware goes, the size, the look, and the configuration of the apparent unibody-ish backside of the tablet all make sense. The original photos were yanked almost immediately—very interesting—but not before we saved them. The photos showed up on a message board on Chinese website Weiphone, and give a clear view of the…

Tech News John Herrman Jan 27

13-Inch Unibody MacBook Screen Quietly Upgraded

Apparently, several Apple users are reporting in forums that the screen in the unibody MacBooks has been quietly upgraded to MacBook Air standards, offering noticeably better quality than older units. It all started last April. Although the photo is not that good, you can notice the difference here. On the left you have the new…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 28

Unibody Construction Helps MacBook Air Survive Plane Crash

Last February a Turkish Airways jet crashed in Amsterdam killing nine people and injuring 121 others. Passenger Sefer Baris and his MacBook Air survived the crash—but both were a little worse for wear. Sefer’s friend Bullent tells Macenstein: He was sitting on the chair in the front [of the airplane]. Seat number seven. (3-4 chairs…

Tech News Sean Fallon Apr 16

Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody

Last October, Apple started using unibody designs in their MacBook and MacBook Pro. A newly uncovered patent suggests that the next product to incorporate this aluminum case may be the iPod. The patent shows that the iPod’s new casing will be carved out of a single, large and thick block of sheet metal, making the…

Tech News Andi Wang Apr 9

Speck SeeThru Hard Cases Add a Bit of Color to Your MacBook

The latest offering from Speck comes in the form of these colorful hard shell cases for the new unibody MacBooks. Oooh…sassy. https://lifehacker.com/recycle-old-electronics-to-any-best-buy-5159371 A dash of color is a good thing and so is the added protection from a hard case—but there are a few drawbacks. Heat buildup might be a major concern, there are no…

Tech News Sean Fallon Feb 24

The 17-Inch MacBook Pro (Unibody) Gets Lovingly Gutted

The Mac junkies at ifixit are performing another one of their brilliant autopsies on the 17-inch MacBook Pro. It seems the only surprise thus far is that the laptop’s mega battery screws in. [ifixit] https://gizmodo.com/the-iphone-3g-gets-dissected-5023769

Tech News Mark Wilson Feb 17

Warning: 10.5.6 MacBooks May Freeze After Jailbreaking iPhone 3G

This weekend, I learned the hard way that trying to jailbreak an iPhone 3G using a MacBook running 10.5.6 can totally freeze up the machine later on. Here are the specifics: UPDATED Short version: Be careful with that latest QuickTime update if you have run any “DFU fix” Automator scripts on your unibody (Late 2008)…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jan 26

White MacBooks Upgraded, Nearly Match Unibody Specs

Despite all the fanfare about the new, upgraded unibody MacBooks, the old (polybody?) MacBooks are still on sale for $999. Thankfully, Apple has updated the base specs on our sad, white friend. The upgrades aren’t trivial either—now the old-style MacBook almost matches the unibody model, spec for spec. The processor is updated to the newer…

Tech News John Herrman Jan 21

The One Very Un-Pro Thing About The New Unibody MacBooks’ USB Ports

When I pulled my MacBook Pro out for its first field run at CES, one limitation I hadn’t previously anticipated arose. It’s something you should consider if you’re using anything larger than standard USB plugs. When I went to plug in my Verizon EV-DO card, all was well. But when I moved to hook up…

Tech News John Mahoney Jan 13

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? I’m a sucker for any Apple keynote, whether I’m in the stands with the press or F5’ing away at my browser…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 6

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: https://gizmodo.com/17-macbook-pro-unibody-first-hands-on-5124539 From a spokesperson at Apple: It will likely be years before you need to replace it (1000 cycles at 200 cycles/year = 5 years).…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jan 6

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? From our original Macworld 2009 rumor roundup, here’s the rundown on how all the rumors panned out. https://gizmodo.com/macworld-2009-rumors-round-up-5123135 Came True: iLife…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 6

The Story Behind the 17″ MacBook Pro’s Amazing Long-Lasting Battery

Click to view Battery life is limited, but Apple built a non-removable battery for the 17″ MacBook Pro that lasts up to 8 hours. [Apple] https://gizmodo.com/17-macbook-pro-unibody-first-hands-on-5124539

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jan 6

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. I tried downloading Radiohead’s Bodysnatchers in an area providing 3 bars of 3G reception. With no fanfare, I was able to…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 6

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. https://gizmodo.com/macbook-and-macbook-pro-dual-review-5063492 The new Pro has the unibody aluminum build—and virtually everything else—in common with its smaller 15″ brother. But now you won’t have to…

Tech News John Herrman Jan 6

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. https://gizmodo.com/apple-revamps-ilife-for-09-79-for-iphoto-facial-recog-5124196

Tech News Mark Wilson Jan 6

unibody

Nokia N9: Beautiful Hardware, Zombie Software

10 Takes on Apple’s Unibody Mac Mini

Unibody Aluminum Toothbrush Holder Keeps Germs Out

Brick Lamp Takes Apple Minimalism to a Whole ‘Nother Level

Is This the Outside of the Apple Tablet?

13-Inch Unibody MacBook Screen Quietly Upgraded

Unibody Construction Helps MacBook Air Survive Plane Crash

Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody

Speck SeeThru Hard Cases Add a Bit of Color to Your MacBook

The 17-Inch MacBook Pro (Unibody) Gets Lovingly Gutted

Warning: 10.5.6 MacBooks May Freeze After Jailbreaking iPhone 3G

White MacBooks Upgraded, Nearly Match Unibody Specs

The One Very Un-Pro Thing About The New Unibody MacBooks’ USB Ports

Did You Enjoy The Keynote Any Less Without Steve Jobs?

Apple Confirms $179 Battery Swap Cost for 17″ MacBook Pro

Where’s the Mac Mini? And Other Rumor Smashes!

The Story Behind the 17″ MacBook Pro’s Amazing Long-Lasting Battery

Testing the iPhone’s New Wireless iTunes Downloads

17-inch MacBook Pro is Unibody, $2799

Sting Teaches You to Play Guitar in Garageband ’09

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