All Things Mac/ Apple

[emceeQ]

Continuing with the theme of apple maps, this article (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/24/apples-smart-maps-maneuver/) makes some interesting points.  While it is currently a huge step down from Google Maps, having their own mapping app puts Apple in a better place competitively…

[elclintor]

volume buttons are sticking on my iPhone 5

[seawolf]

Does anybody have a good sleeve or case (preferably something in leather),  for a Macbook Retina that they can recommend?

Thanks!

SW

[babyknight]

Not cheap, but excellent quality and style I think.  This is what I use for mine:

http://www.jolioriginals.com/

[seawolf]

This is expensive too. So beautiful though http://palmerandsons.ca/macbook-sleeve-no-14

[Graeme]

Hard Graft are not at all cheap. But…

http://www.hardgraft.com/

They do a couple of bags that can be used in different ways. I've got an older 2 Unfold (brown leather and black canvas), which is the top image.

And a few sleeves.

If you're not bankrupt yet, there's always the boots.

[JCar2666]

UPS man arrived just after 7pm with my iPhone 5.  I asked if he was going home soon.  He said he had 3 more iPhone's to deliver, "should be home around 9".  Can't imagine the amount of these that went out today.

[rocket]

thought I should get my ass high and set up my Iphone 5 thats here boxed for some time

played with the new card app, as everyone else said, need a damn lot of work

my place

Padmore's

London

NYC

otherwise, works super fast and I find Passbook rather good to have easy access for hotel bookings, etc

[Giles]

@rocket:

Padmore's

That's very current, I'd say no more than 3 months old

[rocket]

that might, but look at the resolution…

[Giles]

That's a good as it gets in Gosport

[rocket]

I know, doesn't also help that the google one is slightly better, but years old. Your guys garden still in the building up, etc…

[Winchy]

Lots of new stuff announced!

The new form factor of the iMac looks good and the rMBP 13" is making me consider trading in my 2012 15" MBP. Still not sure on the iPad Mini though, seems as though you could just have an iPhone/iTouch or a normal iPad…..no Retina display either.

[zwer]

Yeah - no Retina display at that price point seems to be a mistake. We'll see how many boatloads they sell, I guess.

Irritated that a new iPad has come out already. I was mentally prepared to hand off my 3 to my wife and get a 4…in March. Not October. Not when there's winter clothes to buy.

[Winchy]

Yeah i'm gonna wait for the iPad 4 as well. Once you've used the Retina display the other models just don't cut it; hence why i'm trying to ignore the rMBP as much as possible!

[zwer]

I totally contradicted myself and ordered the 4. My wife is going to take my 3. Daughter can keep the 1 for Netflix.

[MicleArons]

Hands-on with the iPhone accessory  We've talked about the Owle Bubo before but, despite, it sounding like a raptor…
metal iPhone 5 bumper case

[passthestripe]

Random boring question : Is there any real merit in getting the new 13" retina MBP over the current Air 13?

It's basically as a glorified toy for me to play software developer on and for general web use.  Will be carrying about (public transport commuter here.) to an extent so weight is important.  It's only how light the new MBP is made me consider it.

In the house PC still going to be the work horse for games etc so raw horse power is not really a concern.

All input appreciated!

[babyknight]

passthestripe, it's a good question.  have you tried a retina screen laptop in a store?  i think it's essential to do that before choosing which model to go for.  personally, after using the retina MBP i find it hard to use other laptops.

[zwer]

Once you've seen retina you won't want to go back. But after nearly bricking my old MacBook this week ill take anything new.