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Apple: No More U2 + Touchscreen Mac?

jambk — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:08:43 +0000

Apple and U2 have enjoyed a successful relationship that began in 2004 with the release of the iPod U2 Special Edition. The relationship went on to include massive marketing campaigns featuring the band’s likeness in commercials, billboard campaigns, etc. What a difference a smartphone makes. Apple arch-rival RIM (the Canadian maker of Blackberry) has reportedly signed on as the official sponsor of U2’s upcoming U2 360 tour that will play Europe and North America.

On another note, Apple is apparently bringing the touchscreen concept it made so hugely popular with the iPhone and iPhone 3G, to its notebook computers. Yes, it’s been rumored that Apple has recruited Taiwanese parts manufacturer Wintek to start producing displays for an upcoming touchscreen notebook.

Love muffins, how do you feel about a touchscreen Macbook? Are you into it?

Thoughts?

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Apple: Out With The Old

Ms. Classy — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:00:26 +0000

Yesterday evening, Apple made it official that its new iPod touch would be released very, very soon. Playing off the touch screen capability of the iPhone, this new iPod allows you to tap your way through your playlist, videos, photos and more. There’s a wide screen for viewing and even WiFi. (Now you can log into iTunes and get new music immediately!) They’re priced between $299 and $399 depending on storage size, and they’ll be on sale within weeks. Anyone who just copped their iPod should see if they can return it for this new and much improved version!

Apple must truly be in competition with itself because they’re doing the most with their releases. You can also find the iPod Classic, a new iPod Nano and five more colors for the Shuffle. And if you’re dead set on getting your iPhone, you waited for the perfect time. The prices have been slashed! Get the 8GB for just $399. Can we say early Christmas shopping?

Zvue Player (Model 250) Giveaway!

B. Scott — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:22:50 +0000

Thanks to our friends at HandHeld Entertainment we are pleased to announce our Zvue Player Model 250 Giveaway!

Read the features of this super duper media player below!

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Videos: Download videos, movies and TV shows
Music: Listen to your favorite songs on the go
Photos: Share photo albums with your friends

* ZVUE plays videos, music, photos and more
* Supports subscription music and pay-per song services
* Skip-free listening
* Brilliant bright 2.5″ LCD screen
* Headphone jack and built-in speaker
* External power connector to save batteries on long downloads and playback
* Easy-to-use ZVUE Media Manager software
* 24-hour customer support

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Okay love muffins, so this is how you enter the contest. Send me an email at lovebscott@gmail.comor MySpace message with proof of your attempts to spread the word about www.lovebscott.com to your friends, forums, other websites and beyond! The most creative and expansive outreach attempt will be the lucky winner!

The Prius: Plug It Up And Go

Ms. Classy — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:48:57 +0000

Anyone out there have a hybrid? If you have trouble finding somewhere to charge your car’s battery, check out the Prius that you can plug into any electrical outlet—anywhere. Toyota unveiled this new model, dubbed the Toyota Plug-in HV, yesterday, and it seems to be their next attempt to reduce gasoline emissions and go as ‘green’ as they can, if you will. It’s a good idea, but we don’t think we trust that car to even get us to the corner store just yet. As of now, it’ll only give you 8 miles under a full battery. Back to the drawing board boys!

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Have Your Headphones And Eat Them Too

Ms. Classy — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:58:15 +0000

Look how cute these are! They’re headphones, and you can get them from Elecom. They even make rosebud-shaped ear pieces.

Just as cute!

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Cell Phones: The New Age Transformer

Ms. Classy — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:00:12 +0000

Here’s a concept phone of sorts from Parkoz Hardware. It’s just a cute idea, but these things are always the seeds for big future plans. Could this be the future of cell phone technology?!

iPhone Nano: Yes Or No?

Ms. Classy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:00:18 +0000

Just a few days ago, JP Morgan Chase analyst Kevin Chang cited a report that there may be a iPhone Nano on the way, but that idea was squashed yesterday by colleagues of the financial services giant. So what’s the truth?

Well, for now, Apple’s keeping quiet about it, but the idea would seem in line with their products and also the goal of offering something similar to people who may not be able to afford the hefty $500 price tag. Plus, it provides the option of having a scaled down version of the most talked about gadget of 2007. Reports estimate that this phone could cost about $300 or less, and it would offer less of the technological amenities of its predecessor.

The iPhone Will Be Here At 6PM Today!

B. Scott — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:24:33 +0000

Please read our “The iPhone Vs. The Competition” post that we recently did HERE!

The iPhone Vs. The Competition

Ms. Classy — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:08:48 +0000

Everybody’s going to cop that iPhone when it drops on June 29th, which is just a few days away. Yeah, it’s cool to text your mom while you email your cousin about that new Cassie single you’re listening to and snap a photo of your best friend acting a monkey fool all at the same time, but by the beginning of July everybody will be doing that. And you’re not a follower. So here are a few other options for people who want that sexy tech-y piece without jumping on the band wagon.

Get your texts, photos and Internet in this new Motorola Rizr Z8. And it has a cute curved sliding design, which is very different than all of the other sliders on the market, angling the screen a bit as you text. It has the standard 2 megapixel camera, bluetooth capabilities, messaging, email and a music player. With a price tag around $600.00, it’s definitely worth a pretty penny. Interested? Check them out HERE.

The T-Mobile Wing is just a bit different from the Dash and the Sidekick. It’s the company’s newest all-in-one mechanism, and you can still program in your top five faves. Toss in the 2 megapixel camera, bluetooth capability, web browsing and a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging and emails, and it could really battle with the big boys this summer. Will this make it one of your cellular faves for about $300? You can get more details HERE.

It’s not as small as the Pearl (which could be a good thing for some people), but it’s super sleek and carries on the classic name and features of the Blackberry. The Blackberry Curve is on the market, and it’s causing a stir. You still can’t record video, but with the silver and black exterior, full QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera, bluetooth capability and of course its own emailing system. If there’s any phone on the market that’s worth $500, it’s probably this one due to its legacy alone. Get more info HERE.

We told you about the LG Prada phone a while ago in a previous post, and there’s still buzz about this designer cellular device. It costs quite a pretty penny coming in around $800, but some people are willing to drop that kind of cash for this touch screen device. Unfortunately, it’s not compatible with American cell technology, so we’d only recommend you drop your coins for this one if you’re a hob nobbing jet setter who can actually make use of it abroad.

The Samsung F700 popped up not too long after Apple announced the release of the iPhone. There’s no built in iPod, but it has a similarly designed touch screen, an additional full QWERTY keyboard and 5 megapixel camera (impressive!). It also comes with the standard messaging, email, web browsing and music player options as all the other smart phones. It’s a compact slider with the ability to challenge what Apple set up to be the epitome of all combination cellular devices. If the look tickles your fancy, and if you’re ready to pay anywhere from $700-$900 for this baby, get more info HERE.

Although there have not been many Helios spotted out on the streets near us, it would only be right to mention the Helio Ocean version of the smart phone. It’s a bit larger than the average coming in at just over 5.5 oz., but that would only make sense when you find out that it has two keyboards—a numeric one for dialing and a QWERTY set for everything else. Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera capabilities, all the messaging and email you could ever want, video recording and a music player—it’s a good starter for anyone who’s ready to put their toe in the smart phone for about $300-$400. Find out more details HERE.

Take Your Xbox To The Next Level

Ms. Classy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:32:01 +0000

Xbox 360™ is the only gaming system with the ability to access HD and standard-definition TV shows and movies right there in your crib. If you go to Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, you can get tons of TV shows for download to own and movies for download to rent. For anybody who worries what they could possibly get the big gamer in their life, check this one out. It won’t hit the stores until Christmas, and since we’re already in June, we want to remind you to save those coins for the next few months!

The Billionaire With The $1 Salary, The Phone With The $499 Price Tag

B. Scott — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:36:03 +0000

Apple Inc’s Chief Executive and Visionary, Steve Jobs, received a salary of $1 last year according to information provided from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Since returning to the company in 1997, Jobs has only taken a $1 paycheck each year but Jobs still owns more than $5.4 million dollars in restricted shares (worth $496 million). When his shares were fully vested in March 2006, Apple withheld about half that amount to cover Job’s taxes. Steve is reimbursed for his expenses, one of which includes a private jet.

Apple’s stock is always on the move since iPods hit the market a few years ago. On Monday, Apple stocks were up more than 80% from its 52 week low of $50.16. The upward movement is probably due to the iPhone’s approaching release date (June 2007). Though Jobs only receives $1 from Apple, he is still the largest shareholder at Disney after it acquired Pixar last year. Jobs is the former CEO of Pixar Animation Studios. Forbes Magazine ranked Jobs as the 132nd richest man, putting his net worth at $5.7 billion dollars.

The public is eagerly awaiting the iPhone, which features iPod music and video capabilities as well as touch screen technology, a camera, an HTML rich browser with built in Google features, maps and satellite images and also OS X Tiger’s popular Widget applications. The iPhone promises to be one of the most revolutionary phones of its kind, making it #1 on every geek and chic wish-list! Job’s innovation never ceases to amaze us!

Naomi Campbell’s New Weapon!

Ms. Classy — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:14:04 +0000

The next time you get HIT UPSIDE the head by Naomi Campbell, at least it will be new Prada! Just a month ago, LG Electronics and Prada released its plan for a completely touch screen mobile phone (the LG KE850) that would hit the streets in February 2007. Unfortch, it won’t be available in the States for a while, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your European friends to pre-order one for your a$$! Just have your $800 ready. AND know that it’s not even compatible with American cell phone technology! (Another reason why living in Europe sounds better everyday…)

This could prove to be some interesting competition for the Apple iPod phone, which, although similar, costs about $300 less. But it doesn’t have the sleek, luxurious, stupendously grown ‘n sexiness that is Prada. The streets are NOT ready!