The more I think about it, I’m convinced that the guys in Cupertino are able to provide a rock solid mainstream operating system in Snow Leopard, fantastic developer APIs, and programs with useful, integrative feature sets. At the same time, it’s interesting to compare the rate of hardware advancement vs. software advancement in the general computing world. Apple makes great software, but since they release/update products in extended intervals, their hardware specs just can’t keep up. Read more
Intel recently announced its “Light Peak” technology, a new mode of cabling (put forth by Apple) which will revolutionize the way peripheral devices, displays, etc. interact with your computer’s motherboard. With USB 3.0 looming around the corner (drivers have already been incorporated into the latest Linux kernel v2.6.31), I’m a bit skeptical about how cost effective transitioning to Light Peak will be for the traditional consumer. Read more
With Apple’s release of the $1,200 MacBook Pro last week, critics are now claiming that Cupertino may slowly be lifting the once dreaded “Apple tax” to put even more pressure on the PC market. For medical students looking to purchase a laptop, there’s no better time than now to get yourself a shiny, new MacBook Pro (even if it’ll be your first Mac). Read more
The newly announced iPhone 3G-S coupled with iPhone OS 3.0 will probably be heralded by many, like myself, as the “perfect handset.” However, just like the wave of excitement which accompanied the debut of iPhone 3G last year was dissolved by AT&T’s slow speeds, spotty coverage, and lack of adequate customer service, iPhone 3G-S is already showing symptoms of AT&T-itis.
Twice a year, Apple has a “major conference” (MacWorld in January and WWDC in June) where new products are unveiled, the community speculates about Steve Jobs’ health, and a whole assortment of rumors are generated till the next conference. Such is the case with next week’s WWDC 2009 in San Francisco. Read more
