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WWDC 2008 Predictions

Michael Sherlock — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:59:58 +0000

With WWDC approaching fast, it’s time for my predictions. Granted, apple is tricky to predict but I feel pretty strongly in my predictions. However, I would recommend waiting until after WWDc before buying anything from apple. As for my predictions, I’m pretty sure we will see a new iPhone considering apple and at&t have sold out online. Also, I expect a new version of the iPhone/ iPod Touch software to support the app store and the ability to download 3rd party apps (on unhacked phones). I also think apple will refresh the mac mini and mac pro lines.
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Also, I will be in New York this weekend and won’t be able to write another post or upload another video until after WWDC.

Apple’s Notebook line to see physical redesign

Michael Sherlock — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:43:34 +0000

It’s become clear that over the next few months Apple inc. will be redesigning the macbook and macbook pro lines respectively.
As you can see, the current models have not changed since their release in 2006. In fact, the current macbook pro looks very similar to the powerbook G4 from 2001. Also, the macbook looks almost exactly the same as the iBook G3 from 2001. In both instances, major cosmetic upgrades have been simply slimming the design and adding an isight camera. (New keyboards have also been added.) The macbook has been updated with a magnetic latch too. Nothing too amazing has changed the overall physical aspect however.

Similar to the redesign of the iMac and the all new macbook air, it is apparent that an aluminum macbook is in the works. “Shedding their plastic enclosures for ones constructed from more eco-friendly materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel” state people familiar with the matter. This not only makes for a more uniform notebook line but it’s clear this would also put Apple in a position to accomplish the goal of becoming a greener company.

Not only would a redesign freshen up a dated but classy line-up, it would also allow apple to make logic board changes. All of apple’s notebook lines are expected to receive “Montevina” (Penryn version 2) based CPU’s, which require ‘socket b’ logic boards. This upcoming Centrino 2 platform will feature 1066MHz front-side bus and run briskly from 2.26GHz – 2.8GHz. (These new processors are expected sometime this June.)

This only adds to current apple rumors with the inevitable refresh of the iMac and Mac Mini lines which are set to receive penryn processors the same way the macbook/pro lines have. Plus, with apple expected to update the iPhone with 3G capabilities, it makes for very juicy apple rumors to come.

Coming Soon

Michael Sherlock — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:04:08 +0000

Hey Guys,
Starting next week I will be starting a new weekly technology show. As of now, the name has not been decided but I’m thinking of either the sherlock report or the michael sherlock show. Please comment with your two cents about which name you think is better. Also, thanks to my new mac, it’s really easy for me to mack new videos and produce more content for my viewers. Embedded, is my video restating this information and talking about a few others things. Defiantly check that out. Also, I’m very sick, a mix between influenza and another mystery virus, so content will be little to none until I get better. Hopefully, I will be better next week for episode one of the new show.

Also, note this video was recorded before I became ill.