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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.

 
 
Which Mac should you buy?
Aug 26, 2008 9:16 AM | 2 Comments

Recent sales figures indicate that Australians are buying Macs in record numbers. But which Macs should you buy?


Surprise! Apple isn't a cheap PC vendor
Aug 12, 2008 10:59 AM | 2 Comments

Why headlines like "Apple twice the price of PCs" are basically right, but miss the point. Also, whatever happened to the Mac Mini?


Mac vs PC: What won't the Mac run?
Aug 4, 2008 12:24 PM | 2 Comments

Can't run your favourite applications under OS X? You're really not trying at all, argues Alex Kidman.


What's the big deal about the iPhone App Store?
Jul 22, 2008 9:28 AM | 1 Comment

Alex Kidman has been playing around with App Store applications since they went live ten days ago. Here's his initial thoughts.


The iPhone 3G Data Disaster
Jul 11, 2008 10:11 AM | Comment Now

With plans this expensive, Alex Kidman wonders if maybe you'd be better off not jumping into the iPhone game early.


Apple Store: The Grumpy Report
Jun 24, 2008 1:59 PM | Comment Now

Yes, it's very nice and shiny, but get out of my damn way.


12 unanswered iPhone Questions
Jun 10, 2008 8:05 AM | Comment Now

The 3G iPhone is here. Well, sort of. But there's still a lot to learn. Alex Kidman has created the 5 minute iPhone FAQ.


Anyone want an Apple Ultraportable?
May 20, 2008 3:21 PM | Comment Now

Apple isn't ignoring ultraportable PCs. It's just thinking different. Very different, in fact. Alex Kidman thinks something special is in store from Apple on Monday.


Eee PC: Bigger isn't better
May 13, 2008 5:44 PM | Comment Now

People clamouring for an Eee PC with bigger screens and keyboards are ignoring the bleeding obvious. Alex Kidman once more has a bold opinion.


iPhone in Oz: why it'll be 3G and unlocked
May 7, 2008 11:57 AM | Comment Now

Vodafone's announcement of the iPhone took many by surprise, and while details are scant, what they're saying is still quite revealing.


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