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Alex Kidman has used (and often broken) just about every technology going, from using an Apple II floppy drive as a doorstop, to giving an Apple rep a near heart attack by throwing a Macbook Air up into the air to see if it would fly. He likes Apple gear because they make machines with personality, operating systems that work (mostly), and because Apple doesn't believe in product activation. Well, at least not yet.

 
 
Apple relaxing iPhone rules, developers winning big
Jan 27, 2009 10:04 AM | Comment Now

Sure, Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence - perhaps permanently. But it's in some unusual strategic decisions that Apple's made recently that you can see Apple changing even more, argues Alex Kidman.


Mac Authority: Is Windows 7 eating Apple's lunch?
Jan 14, 2009 12:12 PM | Comment Now

Alex Kidman gets down and dirty with the latest version of Windows 7, and surprisingly - doesn't immediately hate it with all the vigour of a Mac disciple.


Mac Authority: Business as usual
Jan 7, 2009 11:32 AM | Comment Now

The Macworld Keynote had no great surprises, no great fanfare, but a few genuinely interesting products. Alex Kidman opines on Apple's latest "surprise" Macworld offerings.


Dear Santa Steve, my Christmas Apple wishlist
Dec 15, 2008 12:59 PM | 1 Comment

I've been a good journo all year -- honest. Alex Kidman lays out his Apple wish-list for the festive season.


Apple's next OS Snow Leopard is coming
Dec 3, 2008 9:48 AM | 2 Comments

How will Apple sell the next iteration of its operating system to ordinary consumers? Alex Kidman pulls at Snow Leopard's tail...


Mac vs PC: How much has the Vista backlash helped Apple?
Nov 18, 2008 12:25 PM | 6 Comments

Are customers moving to Apple because of Vista, or are other factors at play? Alex Kidman looks at the real reason for Apple's revival.


Essential Mac Apps
Nov 4, 2008 9:53 AM | 2 Comments

Alex Kidman works out which Mac apps he couldn't work (or play) without, and ponders the age-old question of whether there are enough Mac applications.


Apple: We're in the money!
Oct 22, 2008 12:52 PM | Comment Now

Apples' earning reports indicate that Steve Jobs isn't going to go broke any time soon. But it's what's inbetween the lines that's most interesting. Alex Kidman dons his financial cap once again.


Apple Analysis: is now the time to buy an old Macbook?
Oct 15, 2008 11:07 AM | Comment Now

An entry level Macbook yesterday? That'd be $1,499, thank-you. Entry level today? The exact same unit is suddenly $1,649. Frankly, if you were keen on one of these units, I'd rush out right now and see if you can nab one at yesterday's prices.


Is now a good time to buy Apple shares?
Oct 7, 2008 1:15 PM | 2 Comments

Should you really have bought 10 million Apple shares last week? Alex Kidman, as always, has an opinion...


 
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Issue: 145 | December, 2009

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