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Nov 18 2008

Italian leather notebook sleeves look like interoffice envelopes

intermail 20081118 202044 Italian leather notebook sleeves look like interoffice envelopesI suppose the question will be asked, “Did an animal really have to die to make a product that looks like something that would have otherwise only killed a tree?” I kind of like the idea of a leather notebook sleeve and why not make it look interesting. When Jobs pulled the MacBook Air from an envelope during one of his presentations, we all knew envelope-style sleeves were on the way and this is just the natural progression of that homage.

Kena Kai has created this protective notebook sleeve that resembles one of those “INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MAIL” envelopes. They’re made from full-grain Italian leather and are available in two sizes. The larger sleeve is designed for the new MacBook and the MacBook Air. The smaller sleeve will fit smaller machines that Apple doesn’t make…so who cares.

The “INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MAIL” computer sleeves will retail for USD$69.99 for the smaller size we don’t care about and USD$79.99 for the one that fits MacBooks and are available in white Italian leather.

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Oct 23 2008

InvisibleSHIELD for new MacBook family available for pre-order

APPMB2FB 20081022 210253 InvisibleSHIELD for new MacBook family available for pre orderI’ve been playing around with ZAGG’s InvisibleSHIELD for the 2G iPod touch and after some initial misgivings, I have to say, I like the being able to show off the beauty of Apple’s iPod rather than hiding it behind a bulky protective case. When I use the typical cases, I often wonder why I’m protecting the iPod against scratches if I never let its beautiful design out to be seen? What special occasion am I saving it for?

The invisibleSHIELD is made from a durable adhesive film exclusive to ZAGG. The company claims that it is the thinnest protective skin of its kind and that it protects from wear and tear without altering the innovative design. I have to say, though I haven’t gone out of my way to scuff my iPod, this material is tough–seriously tough.

Yesterday, ZAGG announced that invisibleSHIELDs for the new 13-inch MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro are available for pre-order (they are also selling for a reduced price of USD$43.96). Check out the invisibleSHIELDs currently for Apple laptops, most selling for USD$54.95.

I might be inclined to use the base skin from the invisibleSHIELD with a beautiful Gelaskin for the top (though I don’t think the Gelaskin is nearly as protective).

To serve as a demonstration of the skin’s durability, here’s a video produced by ZAGG that shows two iPhones; one protected by an invisibleSHIELD and one completely naked.

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Oct 14 2008

We’ve brought in ”the new,” now it’s time the throw out the old…Mac models about to be deemed obsolete

On December 9th, just in time for Christmas, the following items will be officially deemed “vintage” or “obsolete” in Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the United States and retail Apple Stores. After that date, Apple will not provide service parts or documentation for these products and the items cannot be sent in as Mail-In Repairs to AppleCare Repair Centers. Time to hit your parents up for some new tech, boys and girls.

Here’s the “vintage” list:

  • iMac (Flat Panel 2003)

  • PowerBook G4 (12-inch)
  • PowerBook G4 (17-inch)
  • iBook (14.1 LCD 900 MHz 32VRAM)
  • iBook (800 MHz 32 VRAM) & (900 MHz 32 VRAM)
  • Airport Extreme Base Station (Early 2003)

…and here’s the “obsolete” list:

  • iBook (Dual USB)

What’s the difference between “vintage” and “obsolete”? It’s kind of a legal thing. Service parts for vintage products are only available to repair older Apple products purchased in the state of California, as required by statute.There is no difference between vintage and obsolete products anywhere else.

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