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MacBook Air Sickness Weighs On Early Adopters

SAN JOSE, CA - From the moment Steve Jobs announced the arrival of MacBook Air at MacWorld on January, 15th critics, pundits and whiskey hoisting bar hounds alike have all lined up to offer their insight on Apple's latest thinnovation. Before the MacBook Air had even reached the hands of Macs beloved early adopters, naysayers began ruthlessly slicing up Air's unique features like a gang of twisted circus monkeys with a set of steak knives. Each convinced that Apple had somehow overlooked a crucial step in their design. Wired is only the latest in that pedigree to take swipes at the "thin one" in a post entitled "MacBook Air Released with Slew of Problems" highlighting the findings of Macworld's Jim Dalrymple. A post that Wired should have more accurately aimed at the brilliant OLPC.

Apple Offers MacBook Air Flight Instructions

Now that MacBook Air devices are starting to ship to anxious fanboys, Apple has posted an entire MacBook Air support page specifically aimed at early adopters. Articles include tips for managing Air's Migration Assistant, a Remote Disk set-up guide for both Mac and PC and trackpad tips and tricks. Some of the content will be obvious for seasoned Mac users but with so many new converts coming over from the PC ghetto, it's best that Apple keep all things equal when dolling out knowledge.

Some of the migration assistant tips comically sound like an excerpt from the "Joy of Sex" manual; "Avoid letting your source computer go to sleep while you are attempting to migrate." That would be my advice as well. Being the first kid on the block with Apple's new thinnovation will give you license to act like an arrogant Air-hole. Now that's woth $1,800 in any country.

MacBook Air User's Guide (PDF)   

iPhone 1.1.3 SMS Message Fix

Apple has posted a 1.1.3 update fix for SMS messaging being displayed in the wrong order when sending or receiving text messages. You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that it's not you this time broseph. The annoying problem is caused when the internal clock doesn't match up to the carrier clock . Apple has posted a relatively simple fix by turning on automatic date/time updates. One reader has commented that it did not work for him. Chime in to let us know your results.

[UPDATE: iPhone 1.1.4 Update Fixes SMS Bug]  2-26-08 

Apple Store Unveils Ultrathin Personal Trainers

Apple stores have revamped display windows to introduce their MacBook Air ultrathin personal trainer service. Depicted as life-size cardboard cutouts, the "world's thinnest personal trainers" will be deployed at most retail locations to support early adopters. Displays were modified only recently to ensure that customers were not tipped off to Apple's thinnest notebook to date before Macworld. 

Personal trainers will provide instruction on the value of elegance and innovation, as well as offering extensive survival tips for functioning with the lack of a firewire port, optical drive or swappable battery. "I've spent time with a few of the ultrathin trainers, said Apple Store manager Tim Mils "They're stunningly beautiful. It's impossible to convey in words how pleasing and thin they really are, that's why I have it all on video." Mils intends to shop his video to tech websites as an exclusive.

Employment hopefuls must pass a twiggy-thin weight requirement and submit to random body fat testing in order to qualify. A commemorative Apple manila folder will be awarded to guests who preview MacBook Air with one of the world's thinnest personal trainers on launch weekend. Are you ready for thinnovation?

Photo by iirraa

Jailbroken iPhone 1.1.3 Captured Near Chicago

Breaking Report by Fay Stoker
Reports are coming in from Cook County, Illinois where Sheriff's Deputy Michael DeBartolo issued a statement confirming that jailbroken iPhone, prisoner 1.1.3, has been captured in south county. iPhone was discovered just after 4 PM central time today, hiding out in the restroom of a Best Buy Store in possession of multiple Sim cards, stolen 3rd party apps, cash and automatic weapons. The prisoner was placed on silent and taken into custody without any struggle. iPhone was quickly re-virginized by Cook County officials and held until he could be transported back to prison.

"This is not the first time iPhone has been party to a successful jailbreak," said Sheriff Elam Nikserof, "We thought we had him amply secured after the first two breaks, but my guess is that he's not working alone. We suspect a highly organized team of clever individuals working together."

MacBook Air Shipping On February 6th

Thanks to an order acknowledgment email from our rabid reader Ryan Phillips, we were able to get an update on the MacBook Air ship date. Everyone wants to know when the world's thinnest notebook will arrive into the hands of Mac faithful. Ryan selected two day air shipping and ordered his device on January 15th. Apple told Ryan he can expect his shipment to go out on February 6th with delivery on the 8th though marked the 11th, which is the next business day. UPDATE: We were just told that Ryan's MacBook Air shipped today January 30th and will arrive on Friday, February 1st confirming reports claiming the same. [Engadget ]

When you pre-order a MacBook Air online you will not receive a ship date confirmation on your ultra-thin notebook until close to the final purchase order screen. The Apple online store staff are still vague about exactly when you can expect arrival of your MacBook Air purchase. The Apple Store is now saying "a couple of days" for in store arrivals. 

NBC's Today Show Gushes Over MacBook Air [video]     Gizmodo Review [link]

"Do You Know Anyone Who Owns A Zune?"

  Special Report by Wade Spumen
 
  "Zunebadass" 80 GB Black Zune    

It did not take the Zune army long to mobilize it's members against Steve Jobs who took a sarcastic swipe at the Microsoft Zune community in a high profile CNBC interview last week with Jim Goldman. The interview took place immediately after Jobs concluded his Macworld keynote address while he was still floating from the ether of Apple's MacBook Air. Even though Jobs' remarks about Zune were only a tiny blip on the radar of an otherwise typical Macworld recap, Zune fanatics are bent on serving up fresh baked humble pie to El Jobso.

iPhone Wallpapers With Wildly Original Flair

Art by Ivette Salom

Last year I introduced you to Poolga.com, a website that features original iPhone and iPod Touch wallpapers by a gaggle of artists who have a twisted perspective on modern design. If you enjoy beautifully hand-drawn art featuring a dog birthing a large steaming turd or an irreverent look into the profound circle of animal butt sniffing, then brother you are home. But wait! There's so much more! These are only the new iPhone wallpapers. Enjoy the unique creative art mastery of Poolga.com in full force. The good news is that all of their wallpapers are free.

"An artist is someone who produces things that people don't need to have but that he - for some reason - thinks it would be a good idea to give them." Andy Warhol

"Hit Me On My iPhone" Bound For Number One

"It's not often that an instant classic gets dropped into pop culture like this bad boy," said Simon Cowell, "I smell number one, if it's not number one, then I'm not sure what I'm smelling. Maybe it's number two".

This fresh iPhone jam is a Pete Miser joint; "I'm not the type to get all mushy about a piece of technology but it done changed my life." Pete Miser 

The fact that the music video is already complete makes this one MTV ready. Look out Vanilla Ice, here comes "Hit Me On My iPhone", Apple certified Hip Hop with a bullet, headed for the top of the charts. Too legit to quit!

[via The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs]  [PeteMiser.com]

Apple Launches Pink Nano for The Big Doofus

Apple has launched a new pink Nano aimed directly at that big doofus who requires a little extra nudge to express his devotion on Valentine's Day. Short of a piano falling on his head, mister hairy man hands would remain clueless that February 14th is actually a test. The mounting pressure of choosing a thoughtful gift and a romantic dinner location explains why so many break-ups occur right after the annual drunken Super Bowl party.

A pink iPod Nano can make all anxiety fade and guarantee a simple way for you to pass your "test of devotion" with ease. Deliver her Nano where she works with a nice bouquet of flowers and you will be a shoe-in for "Big Doofus Of The Year".

Apple's pink Nano comes in 8GB only for $199 and offers two free lines of engraving on the back when you order from Apple online. Free shipping is also included. It will be love at first site.