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Unless there's a supreme head-fake in the works, don't count on any major Tablet announcements on 09/09/09. Despite that, though, the rumors persist and in this case, multiply to the point that at least one person is claiming that there's not just one iPad in the works, but two models of different sizes.

haul RON Sleeves

Posted 08/12/2009 at 1:38pm | by Ray Aguilera

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Obviously, we’re big fans of MacBooks. We take them everywhere. And while Apple makes pretty sturdy gear, we’ll admit that we still like to give our machines a bit more protection. There are tons of laptop sleeves on the market, but unfortunately, a lot of them strike us as a bit—well, blah. Haul’s line of MacBook sleeves, on the other hand, are anything but boring. Made from recycled billboards, each is a one-of-a-kind piece that can transport your laptop in singular style.

Apple MacBook Pros

Posted 08/11/2009 at 2:27pm | by Ray Aguilera

Like everything Apple does, the new MacBook Pro lineup spawned a great deal of Internet chatter among Mac faithful. Some welcomed the new 13-inch Pro with open arms, remembering the well-loved 12-inch PowerBook—and happy to have a small MacBook with pro-level features as an option. Others were less than pleased with the loss of the ExpressCard slot in most MacBook Pro models (see “MacBook Semi-Pro?” below), which Apple replaced with an SD Card slot in all but the 17-inch model. With no fewer than six different models available—not to mention BTO options—there’s a wide range to choose from. And with a $1,300 price spread across all the MacBook Pros, it’s clear that Apple is targeting the new Pro models at a wider audience than ever.

Targus Chill Mat for Mac

Posted 08/03/2009 at 12:49pm | by Jon Phillips

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Burning Naughty Bits Syndrome is, well, a rather personal thing. You’re kicking back on your chaise lounge, bedecked in short pants with a MacBook on your lap, and within 10 to 15 minutes your ’Book’s legendary battery o’ hellfire is threatening to poach your eggs.

MacBooks ARE the Premium Laptop Market

Posted 07/28/2009 at 9:11am | by J Keirn-Swanson

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Another reason Apple can smile. With a stunning 91% share, MacBooks clearly dominate the market for premium laptops.

be.ez LAbesace LimeDrop 15

Posted 07/27/2009 at 9:05am | by Leslie Ayers

The holy grail of laptop bag design is matching form to function—and companies that make bags with MacBooks in mind have the additional challenge of designing totes that look as good as the Apple portables they hold.

Hope Springs Eternal: Another Tablet Rumor

Posted 07/22/2009 at 8:49pm | by J Keirn-Swanson

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In what appears with the regularity of New Year's Eve, Christmas and my birthday, Mac tablet rumors are again making headlines.

Toffee Slim

Posted 07/20/2009 at 2:44am | by Leslie Ayers

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Reviewing laptop bags is an exercise in subjectivity. The truth is, if you really want to know if a particular bag is going to work for your personal style, needs, and mobile predilections, you need to try it yourself, stuffing your own Mac portable and other gear into the bag to see how it fares over a few weeks of full-time schlep duty. Whether a bag is right for you depends on your laptop model, your own height and physique, how much you need to tote besides the computer, and whether you’ll carry it mostly on foot or in transit.

Just Mobile Xtand Pro

Posted 07/10/2009 at 9:44am | by Florence Ion

For portability, the MacBook is king. But unfortunately, our kitchen tables, desks, and the myriad other places we use our ’Books are often not ergonomically sound. And watching a movie on a laptop at table-height leaves much to be desired. Just Mobile’s Xtand Pro aims to solve both of these problems.

Voltaic Generator

Posted 06/26/2009 at 9:26am | by Susie Ochs

A Mixed Bag