Posts tagged with: Apple
Reflections on our first week with the iPad: Is it magical?
Would you like to hear what a ‘magical’ new type of computing experience the iPad provides? Do you want to soak up some gushing praise of its incredible screen? Are you thirsty for a stream of superlatives about its versatility and ease of use? Then you’re in luck. Go type iPad into your favourite search [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 3 June 2010
The iPad leaves us gasping for Air
The eve of the iPad’s touchdown in the UK (and yes, you bet your ass we have one lined up for delivery tomorrow) is an opportune time to turn our attention to Apple’s other ultra-portable computer: the MacBook Air. How does our venerable travel companion of the last year or so compare to its headline-stealing [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 27 May 2010
iPad: Yeah, we’re waiting just like the rest of the world…
In five hours, we’re supposed to be getting up to go to work. Are we tucked up in bed sleeping? NO! We’re sitting in front of our iMac clicking the refresh button on our browser. Why? Because of Apple and its damned iPad, that’s why! Oh, how we hate / love / hate / mostly [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 9 May 2010
The next iPhone: Why it’s everything we could have wanted and more
We don’t normally write about unannounced products but this week’s media furore over the prototype that Apple left in a bar and was subsequently sold to the tech blog Gizmodo has left us feeling as if the next iPhone has already been announced. We certainly think that we have enough details – both technical specs [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 22 April 2010
It’s iPad day
If you live in the States and took the sensible step of pre-ordering an Apple iPad then today is a very, very special day for you. Those that ticked the ‘shipped’ option will be waiting at the door for the man in brown shorts, those that ticked the ‘collect’ box will be queuing outside their [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 3 April 2010
Apple delivers the best customer service in the business. Again
A few months ago we praised Apple for its superb customer service. After developing a fault with our Mighty Mouse, we called the company for support. They immediately apologized for our inconvenience, shipped a replacement and told us not to bother returning the defective unit. A minor problem admittedly, but one which was resolved in [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 31 March 2010
Why we love Apple: As usual Steve Jobs says it best
Steve Jobs has been called arrogant and pretentious by his detractors. Many of them like to use the clip below from 1996 in which he talks about what he dislikes about Microsoft: he evokes type-setting and proportional fonts to illustrate how Redmond consistently fails to innovate. The story goes that when he saw the footage [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 24 February 2010
How does the Nokia N97 mini fare against the iPhone?
Before we write another word, we owe you an apology. Well, an explanation at least. You see, we’re as tired as you are of every new phone being compared to the iPhone. It’s dull, predictable and, most of the time, inappropriate. One of the things we love about the world of gadgets is diversity. Hell, [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 26 January 2010
Love The Prodigal Guide? Have an iPhone or iPod touch?
Yeah yeah, we know, you already have a hundred different ways of reading your favourite blog while on the go: the mobile site, our RSS feed, Twitter. Well, as of today, if you’re sensible enough to own an iPhone or iPod touch, you have another one: a dedicated Prodigal Guide app for iPhone. That’s right [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 14 January 2010
Transform your Mac with a Magic Mouse
What’s this nestled at the bottom of our stocking? Why, Santa has left us a very pleasant little surprise: an Apple Magic Mouse. The Magic Mouse now ships as standard with all the latest iMacs but you can also buy it separately. And if, like us, you have one of the older iMacs, we advise [...]
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 28 December 2009
