Category Archives: Apple Inc

Smart device overkill

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Ted

I own a smart TV. Among other things, I can use it to connect to Netflix, with no other device needed. I also have a smart Blu-ray player. It too includes an option to select Netflix, as well as a … Continue reading →

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Apple’s hardware announcements: How odd

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ted

My reaction to the new hardware announced at today’s Apple media event was hardly a typical one. “How odd” pretty much sums it up. How so? • Apple introduces the iPad Air 2. The first thing Apple wants you to … Continue reading →

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The myth that AppleCare+ is worth it

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ted

[Note: See also my latest (April 2016) take on this subject: Why AppleCare+ is still not worth it.] Back in 2006, I advised against getting AppleCare for your Mac, arguing that the odds that it would save you money were too low … Continue reading →

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This is why iOS 8 is such a big deal

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Ted

Believe the hype! iOS 8 is the most important, most game-changing update to iOS since…well, since the arrival of the App Store in 2008. I don’t say this because of all new features in iOS 8. There are many new … Continue reading →

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