http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/contact/author/11/Bryan Chaffin/ Daily news, opinions, editorials, reviews, tips, forums, comments, and podcasts all relating to the iPod, the iPhone, Apple, and the surrounding industry. en bryan2@macobserver.com Copyright 2009 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:26:40 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/taiwan_leak_shows_verizon_utms_cdma_iphone_for_q3_2010/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/taiwan_leak_shows_verizon_utms_cdma_iphone_for_q3_2010/ Apple is working on a UTMS/CDMA hybrid iPhone that would allow the company to offer the device through Verizon in the third quarter of 2010. The news comes through an analyst research note from OTR Global reported by AppleInsider, and is based on supposed leaks from Apple's Taiwan manufacturing chain. News, Product News, Rumor, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:03 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_to_open_stunning_paris_apple_store_in_le_louvre_on_saturday/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_to_open_stunning_paris_apple_store_in_le_louvre_on_saturday/ Apple is scheduled to open up its first Apple Store in Paris, France Saturday, at 10:00 AM local. In typical high-profile fashion, Apple's new store is located in bowels of Le Louvre museum in that institution's Carrousel du Louvre shopping center. News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:30:59 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_game_developer_sued_for_collecting_users_cell_numbers/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_game_developer_sued_for_collecting_users_cell_numbers/ iPhone game developer Storm8 has been sued for harvesting iPhone cell numbers on iPhones where its game was downloaded. The incident first came to light in August, when Storm8 acknowledged the issue and blamed it on an error that it said was then corrected. Michael Turner of Washington State, however, is now seeking class action status for a suit accusing the company of having violated the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. News, Reports, Games, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:45 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/idc_q3_2009_smartphone_market_grew_iphone_up_android_reaching_critical_mass/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/idc_q3_2009_smartphone_market_grew_iphone_up_android_reaching_critical_mass/ The smartphone market grew in the September quarter, despite the world-wide recession, with global unit shipments up 4.2% year-over-year to 43.3 million, according to research firm IDC. The company said that Apple saw its highest iPhone unit sales yet, though Research In Motion's BlackBerry also gained share in the global market. The research firm also said that Google's Android platform was reaching "critical mass" with the release of several new Android models and the release of Android OS 2.0. News, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:56:16 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/research_in_motion_to_repurchase_shares_following_stock_selloff/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/research_in_motion_to_repurchase_shares_following_stock_selloff/ Research In Motion (RIM) announced a stock buyback program following the loss of one-third of the company's value in the past six weeks.  The company's board of directors approved a plan that will take up to US$1.2 billion in company resources to repurchase as much as 21 million common shares at today's price. News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:53 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_ads_target_people_looking_for_windows_7_download_help/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_ads_target_people_looking_for_windows_7_download_help/ Apple has been buying ad space on Google for people looking for help with downloading Windows 7. Google searches for "Download Windows 7" often result in an ad from Apple titled, "Upgrading to Windows 7?" The ad then advises users that, "There's never been a better time to switch to a Mac. Find out why." It links directly to Apple's site. News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:22 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/apple_macbook_pro_mb991ll_a_13.3-inch_laptop_1410.00/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/apple_macbook_pro_mb991ll_a_13.3-inch_laptop_1410.00/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Apple MacBook Pro MB991LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop for $1410.00. This is a brand new system, and shipping is free. Link, Deal Brothers Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:04 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/bare_bones_updates_bbedit_to_version_9.3_with_significant_enhancements/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/bare_bones_updates_bbedit_to_version_9.3_with_significant_enhancements/ Bare Bones Software announced Wednesday the release of BBEdit 9.3. This update includes improvements to the Projects feature, ctag data files, FTP/SFTP browsing, and the clipping system. Bare Bones has also introduced a new command-line utility called bbfind. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Snow Leopard Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:52:44 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/equinux_announces_seasons_greetings_vol._2_for_mail_stationary/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/equinux_announces_seasons_greetings_vol._2_for_mail_stationary/ Equinux announced Wednesday the release of Seasons Greetings Vol. 2, a collection of Mail Stationery templates for sending holiday messages via Mail.app. The collection includes 22 different templates for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, and are available in English, French, and German. News, Product News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:22:00 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_lays_off_800_more_workers/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_lays_off_800_more_workers/ Microsoft is laying off another 800 workers starting today (Wednesday). Microsoft characterized the layoffs as being part of an earlier plan to reduce its work force by 5,000 people, but the newest round will surpass that original goal. News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:10:22 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/western_digital_elements_1_tb_usb_2.0_desktop_external_hard_drive_99.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/western_digital_elements_1_tb_usb_2.0_desktop_external_hard_drive_99.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Western Digital Elements WDE1UBK10000N 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for $99.99, including free delivery. Link, Deal Brothers Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:52:37 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lose_lose_mac_game_deletes_your_files_with_every_ship_destroyed/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lose_lose_mac_game_deletes_your_files_with_every_ship_destroyed/ Symantec is alerting Mac users to new Mac game called Lose/Lose that deletes files in the user's home directory every time the player shoots an alien ship. Destroy a ship, lose a file. What's more, the game's creator tells users exactly what will happen when they play, making the game something less than a trojan horse, but much worse than the art project he labels it. News, Reports, Mac OS, Leopard, Snow Leopard Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:08:45 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/study_shows_more_iphone_owners_find_gadgets_sexier_than_college_degree/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/study_shows_more_iphone_owners_find_gadgets_sexier_than_college_degree/ Consumer electronics buying advice site Retrevo has released the results of a study the company commissioned that found that iPhone owners find "cool gadgets"  make a person three times  more attractive than a college degree. The data is part of the larger study, which looked to find differences between iPhone and BlackBerry owners. News, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:41:27 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/att_sues_verizon_alleging_misleading_theres_a_map_for_that_ads/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/att_sues_verizon_alleging_misleading_theres_a_map_for_that_ads/ AT&T is suing Verizon, alleging the latter's "There A Map For That" commercial misleads customers into thinking that AT&T doesn't offer coverage across large portions of the U.S. As part of the suit, AT&T is asking for a temporary restraining order against Verizon asking that the ads be pulled. News, iObserver, iPhone Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:57:37 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mixmatch_launches_mobbase_individual_iphone_apps_for_bands/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mixmatch_launches_mobbase_individual_iphone_apps_for_bands/ MixMatchMusic announced Tuesday the launch of MobBase, an iPhone app platform that allows bands to easily have their own branded iPhone app. MobBase allows bands to completely customize their own iPhone app through a browser-based content management system (CMS) - the resulting iPhone app is then submitted to Apple by MobBase, which handles the entire approval process for the bands. News, Product News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:22 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/apple_magic_mouse_69.00_delivered/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/apple_magic_mouse_69.00_delivered/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Magic Mouse for $69. That's the retail price, but in this case it includes free delivery. Link, Deal Brothers Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:04:46 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_157_microsoft_stores_itunes_vs._palm_pre_itablet/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/acm_157_microsoft_stores_itunes_vs._palm_pre_itablet/ In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Microsoft's retail store opening in Scottsdale, AZ, the turf war between Apple and Palm Pre over third-party iTunes support, and the iTablet as an Ebook reader. Podcasts, Apple Context Machine Podcast Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:57:48 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_10k_shows_70_capital_expenditures_increase_for_2010/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_10k_shows_70_capital_expenditures_increase_for_2010/ Apple is planning on a 70% increase in its capital expenditures spending (CapEx) for 2010, according to the company's 10-K filing. Caris & Company analyst Robert Cihra told clients in a research note obtained by The Mac Observer that this could suggest that Apple is working on, "strategic new infrastructure." News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:03 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reportedly_shops_itunes_as_tv_service/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reportedly_shops_itunes_as_tv_service/ Apple has been shopping iTunes as a TV service to network executives, according to a report from AllThingsD.com. Writing for the MediaMemo blog within AllThingsD, Peter Kafka said Apple is looking for networks to sign on to provide content to a monthly subscription service through iTunes that would effectively put the company in competition with cable and satellite TV companies. News, iObserver, Apple TV, iTunes Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:09:29 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/refurbished_apple_time_capsule_500gb_wireless_hard_drive_158.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/refurbished_apple_time_capsule_500gb_wireless_hard_drive_158.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Apple Time Capsule 500GB Wireless Hard Drive for $158.99. This is a refurbished unit, and shipping is free. Link, Deal Brothers Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:51:06 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/zacks_upgrades_aapl_to_outperform_on_mac_iphone_success/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/zacks_upgrades_aapl_to_outperform_on_mac_iphone_success/ Zacks Investment Research upgraded Apple's stock to "Outperform" from "Neutral" on Monday, based on the company's "earnings momentum and accelerated revenue growth." The investment firm largely attributed both factors in Apple's performance in part to the growing Mac platform and in particular to the success of the iPhone. News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:17:24 -0500 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/with_help_from_free_concert_tickets_2nd_microsoft_store_opening_gets_1000_p/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/with_help_from_free_concert_tickets_2nd_microsoft_store_opening_gets_1000_p/ Microsoft opened up its second Microsoft Store retail location in Mission Viejo, CA Thursday. With the help of a free concert ticket giveaway for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, the company saw a line of some one thousand people waiting for the doors to open, according to The OCRegister. News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:23:15 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/report_apple_increases_iphone_orders_for_holiday_quarter/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/report_apple_increases_iphone_orders_for_holiday_quarter/ Apple has increased iPhone production for the holiday quarter, according to a report from the print edition of Taiwan-based newspaper DigiTimes (via ITProPortal). The trade paper said that orders from component supplier Primax and manufacturer Foxconn Electronics have been increased between 17 and 20 per cent in expectation of increased holiday business for the device. News, iObserver, iPhone Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/jabra_bt5020_bluetooth_headset_19.99_delivered/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/jabra_bt5020_bluetooth_headset_19.99_delivered/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Jabra BT5020 Bluetooth Headset for $19.99 with free shipping. Link, Deal Brothers Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:44 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_approves_102k_apps_94k_available/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_approves_102k_apps_94k_available/ Apple has approved some 102,700 iPhone apps for the App Store, with 93,850 of those apps being available for purchase or download as of October 28th, 2009. The figures come courtesy of AppShopper.com (first noted by PCWorld), which tracks and lists iPhone apps as they become available. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:53:27 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_9.0.2_disables_palm_pre_sync/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_9.0.2_disables_palm_pre_sync/ iTunes 9.0.2 disables Palm Pre synching yet again, according to a report from pre|central.net. Apple and Palm have been involved in a back and forth tussle for months, with Palm using spoofing techniques to trick iTunes into recognizing the device for syncing, and Apple releasing iTunes updates that break each of Palm's latest efforts. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:31:08 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_updated_to_9.0.2_with_apple_tv_3.0_support_grid_view_background_opti/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_updated_to_9.0.2_with_apple_tv_3.0_support_grid_view_background_opti/ Apple updated iTunes to version 9.0.2 Thursday, up update that, "adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility." News, Product News, iObserver, Apple TV, iTunes Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:44:46 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_apple_tv_3.0_with_itunes_lp_internet_radio_more/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_apple_tv_3.0_with_itunes_lp_internet_radio_more/ Apple announced Thursday the release of Apple TV 3.0, an update to the software that runs the company's TV settop interface. The new software adds support for iTunes LP, internet radio stations, iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes, and a new interface through which to access iTunes content and local media. News, Product News, iObserver, Apple TV Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:37:27 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/google_posts_video_demo_of_mobile_google_maps_navigation_for_android/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/google_posts_video_demo_of_mobile_google_maps_navigation_for_android/ Google has posted a video (below) demonstrating Google Maps Navigation for Android GPS-enabled phones -- notice the lack of "iPhone" in that clause. With this feature, users can use their Android phone for turn-by-turn GPS navigation, including voice-based requests and the ability to receive voice directions. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:41:03 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_intends_vigorous_defense_against_nokia_suit/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_intends_vigorous_defense_against_nokia_suit/ Apple Inc. intends to defend itself vigorously against a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nokia according to the company's annual 10-K filing for fiscal 2009. Nokia filed suit against Apple in October alleging the iPhone infringed upon some ten separate patents Nokia owns. News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:22:09 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/8gb_ipod_touch_-_newest_model_189.00/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/8gb_ipod_touch_-_newest_model_189.00/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the newest model of the 8GB iPod Touch for $189.00. This is a new unit, and the price includes free delivery. Link, Deal Brothers Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:42:58 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/marware_announces_sport_grip_case_for_ipod_nano_5g/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/marware_announces_sport_grip_case_for_ipod_nano_5g/ Marware announced Wednesday the release of the Sport Grip case for iPod nano 5G. Sport Grip is a soft case made of silicone that the company describes as slip-free, and it is curved to make for a better grip. News, Product News, iObserver, iPod Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:52:20 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/refurbished_24_apple_led_cinema_display_599.001/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/refurbished_24_apple_led_cinema_display_599.001/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the refurbished 24" Apple LED Cinema Display for $599.00, with free delivery. Link, Deal Brothers Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:42:15 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_magic_mouse_software_for_leopard_snow_leopard/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_magic_mouse_software_for_leopard_snow_leopard/ Apple released software updates that enable Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard and Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard to take advantage of the new Magic Mouse in all its glory. It had been thought that the device would be dependent on Mac OS X 10.6.2, but today's updates mean that users can buy and use the Magic Mouse with current versions of both operating systems as soon as it is available as a standalone purchase. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS, Leopard, Snow Leopard Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:39:58 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/owc_announces_8gb_memory_kits_for_mac_mini_new_macbook/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/owc_announces_8gb_memory_kits_for_mac_mini_new_macbook/ Other World Computing (OWC) announced Tuesday 8GB memory kits for Apple's new 13" MacBook and all 2009 Mac mini models, as well as other capacity options. For both Mac lines, pricing starts at $44.97 for a 2GB module, and ranges up to $475.99 for 2x4GB modules. News, Product News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:21 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_windows_7_could_provide_apple_an_opportunity_to_gain_traction/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_windows_7_could_provide_apple_an_opportunity_to_gain_traction/ Microsoft's release of Windows 7 last week could provide Apple an opportunity to gain additional traction, according to the reasoning of Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzes. In a research note obtained by The Mac Observer, Mr. Reitzes said that the need for a clean install for the new OS is likely to cause many Windows users to wait until they buy a new system, which could work to Apple's benefit. News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:57:25 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/fantom_greendrive_1tb_usb_2.0_esata_external_hard_drive_74.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/fantom_greendrive_1tb_usb_2.0_esata_external_hard_drive_74.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Fantom GreenDrive 1TB USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive for $74.99 after a rebate. The price includes free shipping. Fantom's GreenDrive series is intended to be more environmentally friendly. Link, Deal Brothers Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:20:09 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/phil_schiller_apples_holiday_lineup_is_set/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/phil_schiller_apples_holiday_lineup_is_set/ In case you were holding out for one more thing, Apple vice president of worldwide marketing told Gizmodo that the company's "holiday lineup is set." That means there will not be any more product updates or introductions before Christmas, or more likely, sometime in 2010, which itself means customers don't need to put off those holiday purchases any longer. News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:42:51 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/freeverse_adds_snow_leopard_support_to_moonbots_for_sound_studio/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/freeverse_adds_snow_leopard_support_to_moonbots_for_sound_studio/ Freeverse announced Monday the release of Monbots 1.3, an update to the Sound Studio 3 automation tools that adds support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. News, Product News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:44:21 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/verizon_exec_apples_doing_it_wrong_but_we_want_iphone/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/verizon_exec_apples_doing_it_wrong_but_we_want_iphone/ Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg delivered a mixed message concerning the iPhone on Monday. In his company's quarterly conference call with analysts, Mr. Seidenberg saluted Apple's success with the iPhone, even while suggesting that his company's goal of offering choice to customers was the better route. He also made it clear that his company was still interested in carrying the device. News, iObserver, iPhone Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:07:39 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/balderdash_theres_plenty_of_room_for_itablet_dedicated_ebook_readers/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/balderdash_theres_plenty_of_room_for_itablet_dedicated_ebook_readers/ My learned colleague John Martellaro got me thinking - as he so often does - with his piece this morning saying that Apple's (as yet unannounced) iTablet will crush the life out of the dedicated Ebook readers from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Sony, and my primary thought was, "BALDERDASH!" Or maybe, "NONSENSE!" Columns and Opinions, The Back Page Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:42:05 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/wacom_intuos4_medium_pen_tablet_315.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/wacom_intuos4_medium_pen_tablet_315.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Wacom Intuos4 Medium Pen Tablet for $315.99, a price that includes free delivery. Link, Deal Brothers Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:01:42 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/amazon_plans_kindle_reader_for_mac/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/amazon_plans_kindle_reader_for_mac/ Amazon is planning to bring a Kindle reader to the Mac platform, according to a report from Fast Company. The question came  up after Microsoft announced during the Windows 7 launch this week that Amazon would release a Kindle reader for that OS, and an Amazon spokesperson confirmed for the magazine that Kindle was coming to the Mac, too. News, Product News, Reports, Mac OS Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:24 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/brother_hl-2140_mono_laser_printer_59.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/brother_hl-2140_mono_laser_printer_59.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Brother HL-2140 Mono Laser Printer for $59.99, with free delivery. That's the best price they've seen on this printer. Link, Deal Brothers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:52:54 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/news_corp._exec_hulu_to_charge_in_2010/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/news_corp._exec_hulu_to_charge_in_2010/ Hulu is planning on charging for at least some of its content starting as early as 2010, according to News Corp. Deputy Chairman Chase Carey. Broadcasting & Cable reported that Mr. Carey made the comments at the Broadcasting & Cable OnScreen Summit earlier this week, where he said, "It's time to start getting paid for broadcast content online." News, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:07:14 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rebellious_psystar_releases_snow_leopard_enabler_for_generic_intel_hardware/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/rebellious_psystar_releases_snow_leopard_enabler_for_generic_intel_hardware/ Psystar announced Thursday the release of Rebel EFI, a standalone piece of US$49 software that enables users to install Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" on generic Intel hardware with supported processors. News, Product News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:05:40 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/owc_launches_wind_turbine_goes_100_wind-powered/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/owc_launches_wind_turbine_goes_100_wind-powered/ We don't often cover fluff-press releases at The Mac Observer, but this is a cool one: Other World Computing (OWC) announced Thursday that it has become the first technology manufacturer and distributor to become 100% on-site wind powered, courtesy of a new wind turbine the company has been building for some time. News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:17:26 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/pics_inside_the_scottsdale_microsoft_store/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/pics_inside_the_scottsdale_microsoft_store/ Images posted to Flickr show the crowds inside of the Scottsdale Microsoft Store, as well as a look at the store's layout. There are also images showing the line of people we saw in a YouTube video we covered earlier extending far outside the mall. News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:33:25 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/long_line_at_microsoft_store_opening_in_scottsdale_video/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/long_line_at_microsoft_store_opening_in_scottsdale_video/ Microsoft opened the first of its new fleet of Microsoft Stores Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona, and, it turns out, people lined up to be among the first inside. A video posted by "microsoftstore" on YouTube shows a long line of people waiting some two hours before the store opened. News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:01:40 -0400 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/canon_pixma_mx860_wireless_all-in-one_photo_printer_144.99/ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/canon_pixma_mx860_wireless_all-in-one_photo_printer_144.99/ The Deal Brothers found a deal on the Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One Photo Printer for $144.99, which includes free shipping. Link, Deal Brothers Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:41:40 -0400