http://technologynovice.com Apple Laptops|Apple Computers|Apple iPod|Apple Store Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:47:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most useful apps that I have downloaded to my iPod Touch is the eReader. Of course it works seamlessly with Apple Mac Laptops. I was actually surprised at how useful the eReader was. When we went on vacation last week, I decided to download a book from eReader.com ... http://technologynovice.com/apple-mac-laptops-and-ereader/ Rumor has it that Apple Mac laptops will be sporting a new do on September 9th, 2008. The latest buzz is that the MacBook Pro will see a new case. According to the grapevine the current rectangular aluminum case will be replaced by an updated version. The anticipated new case will ... http://technologynovice.com/will-apple-mac-laptops-get-a-new-look/ I mentioned previously that a lot of people have found that the iPod Touch takes a long time to back up since the release of the 2.0 software. In fact, it's a  common complaint. I think it's kind of annoying as well. But it is necessary. With the addition of the app ... http://technologynovice.com/long-back-up-times-ipod-touch/ Well, here's my newest issue with Apple Mac laptops and it involves iCal. Periodically, the Today button becomes unresponsive. It is not available and is grayed out. If I quit the application altogether and restart it, it seemed to fix the problem. But what a pain! So I did a little internet research ... http://technologynovice.com/ical-today-button-doesnt-work/ It was a common complaint in the days following the release of the new iPod Touch 2.0 software - "My iPod Touch takes a long time to backup!" I had taken up the practice of setting my device to sync at overnight before I went to bed - so it would ... http://technologynovice.com/ipod-touch-takes-a-long-time-to-backup/ So I'm feeling like a chicken. I subscribed to the free trial of mobileme or me.com. I really wanted to put the "push" or what is now referred to as automatic syncing by Apple to good use. I mean, what is more convenient than making a change on your Apple Mac laptops ... http://technologynovice.com/sync-ical-with-apple-mac-laptops/ People with Apple Mac Laptops very likely are also owners of either the iPod Touch or the iPhone. I use the iPod Touch as PDA right now. But with the release of the iPhone 3G ~ I have to say that I am tempted. However after the release of the 2.0 software, ... http://technologynovice.com/apple-mac-laptops-and-the-ipod-touch/ Well, we all know by now that Apple's revamped .mac service will be called MobileMe.com. I, for one, am looking forward to it. The big buzz this week is obviously about the iPhone 3G. But what seems to be getting overlooked (and what is arguably one of the most useful new features) ... http://technologynovice.com/mobilemecom/ Apparently it's both. I posed the question before - me.com or mobileme.com? and today Apple announced that there .mac service is now me.com. But in reality both websites get you to the same place. At least for now. So Steve Jobs unveiled the 3G iPhone today as expected. My first impression ... http://technologynovice.com/mecom-and-mobilemecom/ I had to mention this free iPod promotion - it is too good a deal to pass up. From now until September 15, 2008 students will get a free iPod if they buy Apple Mac laptops or any other iMac computer. And not just any free iPod! You get a ... http://technologynovice.com/apples-free-ipod-promotion/