Newertech unveils hicap iBook batteries, lower prices

Newertech today announced new additions to its line of computer accessories, and lower prices on some of its established products. New items include NuPower iBook batteries; a 4400mAh battery for PowerBooks, said to boost capacity by 37 percent over its OEM counterpart; and a 4400mAh version for the 14-inch iBook G3, which boosts lifespan by 18 per...

Secrets of Mac trackpad, from iBook to MacBook Air

Depending on which Mac laptop you have, there are up to 10 specialized trackpad functions you can use to make navigating the screen, Mac OS X and various applications faster and easier. Computerworld’s Ryan Faas takes a look at each of them.

Clamshell iBook released, sexiest laptop ever!

Section: Apple News, Computers, iBook, PortableStevie Jay just whipped it out, and I almost had an accident in my pants when I saw it. I’m talking about the brand spanking new iBook. If you like the Blueberry iMac, you’re going to love this. A blazing fast G3 processor is right inside of this machine, with speeds that will make Internet Explorer launch in under ten seconds. This thing has no legacy ports. You have a lot of floppies, you say? Throw them out, they’re no good on this machine. Optical drive, USB, Ethernet, and modem ports are what this baby ships with. It’s got a beautiful 12” display with a mindblowing 800x600 resolution. 32 megs of RAM, a 3.2 GB hard drive, and the amazing Mac OS 8.6 ship with this portable as well. The best part is for last, though. Wireless networking is completely built in and integrated, and AirPort Base Stations are up for sale now, making this the ultimate wireless machine. Hell, it even has a handle on the back in case you don’t know how to carry it. Overall, this 300 MHz beast is an amazing product that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Full Story » | Written by Alec Feld for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

MacCase offers iBooks, MacBooks retro style

MacCase on Friday unveiled the Classic Case, a brand new reincarnation of the companyís original product, offering users a retro look that fits the clamshell iBook, 12î iBooks and 13î MacBooks. Resembling the clamshell iBook, the case comes in graphite, blueberry, orange, lime, and indigo finishes, with a clear cutout for the portableís logo. MacCa...

eMacs, iMac g4s, some iBooks go Obsolete

Section: Mac + Computers, Desktops, iMac, Discontinued Products, eMac, iBook, PowerMacApple has announced that coming June 2008, a majority of G4 computers will be classified as “obsolete” or “vintage” which means they are no longer supported by Apple in terms of hardware (except for vintage computers, which are only supported in the state of California due to legislation.) If your computer is still supported by Leopard or other software, it’s fine to run it, but if something breaks on your computer, Apple wont fix it, even for a fee. They just won’t have the parts. As of June 17, 2008, the following computers are no longer supported by Apple. iBooks with 32 MB VRAM iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM) Sunflower iMac Flat Panel (Summer 2001) eMac Power Mac G4 with Firewire 800 Apple’s Obsolete/Vintage List Think it’s too soon? Sound off below! Full Story » | Written by Adam Fisher-Cox for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

Section: Apple, Mac + Computers, LaptopsBatteries are essential for your MacBook or MacBook Pro, most of us charge them whenever near a power outlet by simply plugging them in. But there are those situations when you need a spare battery or even more than one spare. Mac laptop owners can now use FastMac’s universal laptop battery charger. Named “U-Charge”, the device can charge a virtually infinite list of Apple laptops – ranging from iBooks to MacBooks. The $69 universal charger includes a variety of different adaptors, for the different Apple laptops that it can power. The following Macs can be charged by the U-Charge: iBook G3 12-inch iBook G4 12-inch MacBook 13-inch MacBook Pro 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch PowerBook G3 Bronze (Lombard) PowerBook G3 Pismo PowerBook G4 12-inch PowerBook G4 15-inch PowerBook G4 17-inch Almost all of Apple’s notebook lineup for 5 years is there, with the exception of the MacBook Air, which does not have a removable battery. Unfortunately, it’s not available right now – but FastMac expects to ship these within the next 30 days. Via [Crave] Full Story » | Written by Stephen Chinnadorai for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »