Weekly Recap: Macworld 2008 Madness


Updated 01/19/08 11:18 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Weekly Recap: Macworld 2008 Madness

This week was definitely devoted to the MacBook Air and the hype-filled annual keynote of Steve Jobs at the annual Macworld event in San Francisco. In just four days, the world's littlest laptop managed to spawn controversy and carrying cases, and steal the thunder of everything else that happened this week in the tech world. If you got caught up in the MacBook madness, check out our slideshow to Read more

Macworld 2008: Would You Tattoo Your Tech?


Updated 01/19/08 10:28 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 25 comments

Custom Laser Engraving for Macs

We've all seen engravings on iPods and laptops, but I don't think I've seen them look quite so tattoo-like as I did at ETCHamac's booth at Macworld. ETCHamac does custom engraving exclusively for Apple products (which you can now purchase new from their website and choose a design), and is newly engraving iPhones as well. I would definitely have a hard time choosing a design to tattoo on my Read more

Macworld 2008: MacBook Air Cases Are Already in Full Swing


Updated 01/19/08 10:31 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Macworld 2008: MacBook Air Cases Are Already in Full Swing

No sooner had Steve Jobs announced his tiny treat during Macworld keynote did companies and designers put their noses to the grindstone to pop out cases for the forthcoming MacBook Air. How bummed would you be to get your new Air in a couple of weeks and not have anything to put it in? Of course, that thing's so teeny and my purses are so big, I'd have no trouble at all finding a spot for it, but Read more

Will Apple's $229 TV Change the Way You Rent Movies?


Updated 08/16/08 7:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 28 comments

Is the New Apple TV Going to Succeed?

Let's face it, Apple could be selling an actual apple and the keynote would still be exciting. So I'm cautiously optimistic about Apple TV and its new enhancements; Steve Jobs certainly made it sound cool and revolutionary, but how welcome is it in the world of movie rental? I'm all for renting movies in the most convenient way possible (hence my love for Netflix), but I'm not sure I want to put Read more

Macworld 2008: Skullcandy Brings the Party to Macworld


Updated 01/17/08 6:31 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Skullcandy's Party Booth at Macworld 2008

There was a party happening at Macworld yesterday, and it was in the Skullcandy booth! A live DJ was spinning some tunes while I checked out their large inventory of hip and edgy products which not only included their signature headphones, but mp3 players, iPod Docks and backpacks as well! I have to say that there was one MP3 player in particular that instantly caught my eye. Appropriately Read more

Macworld 2008: The iPhone Firmware Update Exposed


Updated 01/18/08 10:07 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 17 comments

iPhone Firmware Update

I couldn't be more stoked about the MacBook Air, Time Capsule, and the new capabilities of Apple TV, but what I was unreasonably excited about was the firmware update to the iPhone. It puts a stake through the heart of iPhone critics who have been waiting for "the next version of the iPhone" — this is it! Though it was arguably the smallest reveal of yesterday's keynote (and confirmed those Read more

Macworld 2008: Vestalife Ladybug iPod Dock


Updated 01/17/08 5:03 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 16 comments

Macworld 2008: Vestalife Ladybug iPod Dock

There was a semi-dearth of crazy and creative iPod docks at this year's Macworld event, which, whatever their functionality, are usually great eye candy. Good thing I spotted this adorable iPod dock by Vestalife that is named for exactly what it resembles — a ladybug! Its two wings collapse when it's not in use for easy portability, and they expand when you're ready to rock. There are a few Read more

Gilty Couture iPhone Case: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 01/20/08 10:32 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 23 comments

Gilty Couture iPhone Case: Love It or Leave It?

Not to be confused with Gucci Couture, Gilty Couture creates fashionable luxury lifestyle products for tech savvy consumers. As I was cruising around Macworld yesterday, I got the chance to examine Gilty's 14k gold iPhone case that can also come adorned in Swarovski crystal accents. So maybe it's not exactly like Pharrell's 18k solid gold case, and maybe you can't dock your phone when it's on, Read more

MacWorld 2008: Belkin's Tune Studio


Updated 01/17/08 6:49 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

On the Road Recording With Belkin's Tune Studio

My alter ego must be an audiophile, because when I saw Belkin's new portable mixing board called the Tune Studio at Macworld, I totally geeked out. A full-on, four-channel mixer that records right onto iPod classics, second and third gen Nanos, and fifth generation iPods to capture jam sessions, podcasts, and of course, tinkerings from the garage in 16 bit, 44kHz quality. To demo the mixer, Read more

Macworld 2008: Griffin's RocketFM Transmitter


Updated 01/17/08 10:57 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Griffin's RocketFM Transmitter at MacWorld

The "Something Is in the Air" Apple theme made its way into the Griffin booth during Macworld yesterday. At first glance I thought these rockets were small radios or even shuffle docs, but it turns out they have a much geekier purpose. The RocketFM transmits music from apps like iTunes or Garage Band, and it can even stream Internet radio to any FM receiver within 30 feet. Totally useful if you Read more