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The Hard Shell of Pinkness

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:30:01 -0700

If you're like me and think Colorware is pretty adorable but balk (and by balk I mean loudly declaring "Aw, hell no!") at the prices, then I have a great alternative. InCase has been making its hard case for a while now - and now the hard case comes in pink! It not only protects your MacBook like a case when you're toting it around, but you can use the computer when it's on too, so the white MacBook really does becomes your blank canvas!

I think it's just as cute as Colorware, and it's only 50 bucks. Incase seems pretty in favor of pink gadget accessories lately, but I think the hard case is the cutest. Don't fear the pink.

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Apple Introduces New 15- and 13-Inch MacBook Pros

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:45:44 -0700

Right out of the gate, Apple introduces us to the new 15- and 13-inch MacBook Pros. Not only are these made in the same unibody aluminum case that the rest of the Mac lines are available in, but it's faster and still lighter than most models on the market and will keep you working longer than before: the new lithium ion batteries will last up to seven hours and 1,000 charges before the battery starts to show its age.

And with the new plumped up battery, the new MBP's will hold an up to a 500GB hard drive and 8GB of memory. But the most exciting part of the new MacBook Pro is the new SD Card slot. Instead of using your card reader (that I was complaining about last week), you can now just pop your SD card right into your computer instead. Both sizes of MacBook Pros will be released today and will start at $1,199 for the 13-inch and $1,699 for the 15-inch model.

Enviro-Mac: How Green Are Those Apples?

GeekSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:42 -0700

In case you missed it (and if you did, where have you been?), Apple announced their newly "refreshed" line of MacBooks, MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs at the 2008 Apple Event on Tuesday. Although I'm stoked about the new trackpad, super-sized hard drives, and upgraded graphics cards, I'm a big fan of how green these new laptops are - and I'm not talking about the color.

Apple seems to have put some hard work into making sure this line of portable computers is the easiest it can be on the environment, and have been able to cut down their excess waste from start to finish. In fact, these are Apple's first products to make EPEAT Gold status - the highest standard you can get for your environmental and energy conservation efforts. To see other eco-friendly facts about this line of MacBooks, just read more.

All of the MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs are made with highly recyclable aluminum and glass, which is free from mercury and arsenic. On the inside, the circuit boards and electrical components are all made without PVC and BFR (Brominated Flame Retardants), which are toxic to the earth, and you!
All new models use their energy wisely: The 15-inch MacBooks consume only 18 watts of power while in idle with the display on. That's 30 percent less than your standard household light bulb!
The MacBooks backlit LED display uses 30 percent less power than before.
Because of the new unibody enclosure, Apple can reuse more materials for other products, reducing the amount of overall material needed.

Since Apple has always strived to be eco-friendly, and has made some impressive energy advancements this time around, I guess my question has been answered: those Apples are pretty darn green!

Daily Tech: Microsoft Confirms Limited-Edition Red Xbox 360

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:26 -0800

Microsoft has just released pictures of the new Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited-Edition Console, which is priced at $399. - Kotaku
Best Buy has now expanded its electronics recycling program to every US store with laptops, monitors, and TVs costing $10 to recycle, but you get a $10 gift card in return. - Lifehacker
Were you able to access Gmail early this morning? An outage that lasted for about two and a half hours has been fixed. - Switched
Speck has announced some spiffy new hard shell cases for the new unibody MacBooks. They are priced at $50. - Gizmodo
President Barack Obama's first presidential address will be streamed live on Hulu tonight. - Gadgetell

Protect Your Laptop With A 'See Thru' Case

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:35:11 -0800

I always transport my MacBook in a Tucano notebook case but I am still looking for more creative and colorful ways to dress it up. What I've found is this great See Thru Hard Shell for MacBook, which is essentially a two piece snap-on protective hard shell that's compatible with 15" MacBook Pro Core Duo and Core 2 Duo computers. (There are additional sizes on the website as well.)

I like the idea of the case because it allows protection and access to all features at the same time. I hate to admit it, but I have ruined a computer with a spill in my bag and my current computer is only a few months old and covered in scratches. The See Thru Hard Shell for MacBook is $49.95.

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Colorful SeeThru Hard Shells For MacBook Pro

GeekSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:00:43 -0700

As much as I try to keep my MacBook protected and out of harms way, it still looks pretty banged up and has scratches everywhere. I say a scratched up gadget is likely a loved gadget, but if you're not ready to take the extreme protection plunge by getting the MacTruck laptop case and still want protection, here's another solution that might do the trick. The SeeThru Hard Cases from Speck are designed to perfectly snap onto 15-inch MacBook Pros and keep them well protected with their shatter-proof polycarbonate plastic. Displayed on Trendhunter, this two-piece shell will let you open and close your laptop without removing the case while providing cut-outs for all your ports, plugs, holes, disc drives and ventilation slots. Each costs $50 and comes in black, red, clear, orange, pink and green.

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Vintage Geek: Get Your Own Vintage Typewriter

GeekSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:00:07 -0800

Ever since I spotlighted Atonement's real star, I've been thinking about how amazing a vintage typewriter would look among my decor. I've always been in love with old typewriters and now as a gadget writer, I feel like it's a symbolic and romantic amalgamation of where I am now. So when I spied these gorgeous vintage and fully restored Royal typewriters on Three Potato Four's website, I almost drooled onto my very modern MacBook Pro.

Romance comes at a price, though - about $500. Yikes! Of course, they're beautiful (those colors!), fully functional, and come with their original hard carrying cases, so you wouldn't just have something to look at, you'd have an original vehicle on which to write some very special letters. I'm not sure what the cost would be to restore an eBay find and have it cleaned by a professional, but I can't imagine that'd be cheap either. For now, I'll settle for gazing at these beauties online.

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