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    Newsletter #356 Preview: The Mac Hardware Report: Quality Control Problems Recede

    September 25th, 2006

    You can definitely say that the spring and summer seasons weren’t particularly pleasant for Apple’s technical support people. With persistent reports of ongoing defects with the MacBook and MacBook Pro, and a huge battery recall to contend with, you might wonder why some bother working such a pressure-laden and thankless job. True, the arrival of […]


    New Apple Hardware: Are There Downsides?

    March 4th, 2006

    Before I get to the point, let me say that I’m encouraged that Apple has managed its transition to Intel processors so rapidly. So far, the number of glitches with the new hardware appears to be small, fundamental compatibility is good, and the number of Universal applications continues to increase rapidly. Apple’s own product guide […]


    The Mac Hardware Report: Living in Suspension

    February 18th, 2006

    For the longest time, most of you ignored the move to Intel processors, buying more and more of the existing PowerPC versions, despite fears of a slowdown. The first official “pause” apparently occurred in December, as rumors rose that the first MacIntels were about to be introduced. Now I’m not about to say Apple rushed […]