Vestax, one of the industry leaders in professional DJ equipment has partnered up with djay to release a brand new controller called Spin that enables Mac users to use their own iTunes libraries to mix, scratch and play music just like a real DJ.

The bundle is available exclusively in Apple stores nationwide, and delivers the entire DJ experience to any music lover, whether novice or professional.

The package is available from Apple.com for a price of $249.99.

You can watch a video demo of it in action below.

OWC (Other World Computing) has announced a $500 price reduction and expanded options on the Axiotron Modbook, what they call “the world’s only Mac-based tablet computer that lets users draw and write directly on the screen.”

Custom configured 13.3″ Modbook tablets now start from $1,599 with a standard Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz processor, 2GB of memory, 160GB internal hard drive, an 8X Dual-Layer SuperDrive, Airport Extreme 802.11b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, and Mac OS 10.6.x “Snow Leopard” installed. Exclusively for OWC customers, a built in WAAS enabled GPS is also included for no additional cost. Customers may also custom configure their Modbook with up to 6GB of memory, Solid State Drives (SSD) up to 256GB, and hard disk drives for up 1.28TB (1280GB) of total internal storage capacity and have it shipped within 48 hours.

Owners of an existing Apple MacBook 13″ (with FireWire 400) can choose Modservice and have their MacBook converted by OWC into a fully featured Modbook for $649.99 – now 40% less than the previous conversion price.

Both new Modbook and Modservice conversion offerings are backed by a 90 Day Axiotron Hardware limited warranty, which can be optionally extended to up to a Three-Year OWC Warranty starting from $129.00.

You can learn more about there service here.

Every once and a while a product comes along that really catches my eye.  Such was the case when I spotted an advertisement for the HyperMac external battery in a tech. magazine last month.  The HyperMac is currently the only external battery available for use with Apple’s line of Mac Book computers.  And with the new unibody Mac Book Pro and its built in battery the HyperMac might just be a must have for the true road warrior.

Hyper Shop, the company behind the HyperMac, was kind enough to send me a HyperMac 150Wh battery for review.  I’ve put it to the test and am ready to share my thoughts.

Does the HyperMac live up to my expectations?  Read on to find out.

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I’ll admit it, I’m not as young as I used to be.  The thought of going to a rock concert and coming out hard of hearing just isn’t as appealing as it once was.

Wolfgang’s Vault’s Concert Vault solves that problem.  The iPhone application, which is available in the iTunes App Store as a free download, gives you access to a large volume of recorded concerts which can be streamed right to you iPhone.

Once you’ve downloaded and installed the application and registered on the Wolfgang Vault web site you’ll have access to thousands of concerts over Wifi, 3G or Edge.  You can add playlists, favorite concerts and sync them all over the air on your iPhone.

Check out Concert Vault in the iTunes App Store here.

Larry reviewed GelaSkins last month and there were literally hundreds of designs.  Now there are an infinite number, as you can design your own artwork to put on your iPhone, Laptop, iPod or any other device that GelaSkins supports.  Prices range from $14.95 to $29.95 on GelaSkins.com.

I personally use only one language on my Mac computers, English.  Unless you’re multi-lingual or unless you’re like Judie and plan on taking up another language, chances are you only need one language on your computer as well.

The Mac comes preinstalled with several language packs.  These packs includes fonts, and other things which all take up hard drive space.

That’s where Monolingual comes in.  Monolingual is a free application (donations are accepted) which allows you to selectively remove any language pack from your Mac that you choose.

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OttoSkins are protective decal skins which when applied to your electronic gadget provide protection from scrapes and scratches while offering you a personalized look.

The skins are available in a variety of patterns and designs for a wide range of gadgets.

From iPods to iPhones, netbooks, laptops and gaming consoles, there’s probably an OttoSkin for at least one device you own.

Let’s take a look at a few of the skins OttoSkins was kind enough to send me to review.

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Many of us like to keep our overly expensive gadgets protected.  We always want them looking like they did when we first pulled them out of the box.

There are several ways to do so.

Cases are popular, as are clear protective skins.

But GelaSkins are another way to not only keep your device pristine but also keep it looking stylish and personalized.

GelaSkins are removable covers for protecting and customizing your portable devices. They feature stunning, photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to contemporary urban images designed by the company’s growing family of artists from around the globe.

I recently received a few GelaSkins for some of my gear.

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I’ve been greatly enjoying the HP dv6 that I recently upgraded to Windows 7, and that got me wondering about Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6). Dan was evil kind enough to send me a link to the latest Apple refurb sales last week, and I couldn’t help myself…after perusing the wares, I bit.

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One of my favorite MacBook accessories is the Speck SeeThru Hard Shell case. The high quality plastic shell looks good, fits perfectly and, most importantly, offers amazing protection! At $49.95 it is a bit expensive but considering the superb protection it offers it is well worth the price.

Speck recently updated the case to better fit the new 13″ MacBook Pro. Here’s a quick look at what changed…

The Speck SeeThru Hard Shell has an MSRP of $49.95 and is available HERE.

I’ve had a Mac laptop since 2006.  I love my notebook and carry it just about everywhere I go.  That’s part of my problem.

The contents of my Gear Bag

My Gear Bag holds just about everything that I might need in my portable office.  I have my 13” Unibody MacBook, my MSI Wind, a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business, Office 2007 Ultimate, various other CD’s, miscellaneous paperwork, a 320GB USB hard drive and charging bricks and cables for all of the above. The bag weighs near 40 pounds. This weight is the major reason why, when I considered a new computer purchase, I decided on the 13” unibody MacBook. The 13” MB is a full pound lighter than its 15″ counterpart. That is a big difference in day-to-day use.

I got mine and love it. But I’m not the only MacBook owner in the family. Nope. there are currently three of us. And each of our notebooks are just the slightest bit different. I spent some time with all three and it gave me a rather unique perspective on Apple’s current notebook offerings.  Continue Reading

NewerTech, Inc., specializes in performance upgrades for a number of Apple related products, including MacBooks, iMacs, iPods, and iPhones.  If you have a pre-June 2009 13″ MacBook or 15″ unibody MacBook, if you have more than one battery, or if you just like your batteries smart as a whip, you may be interested in their latest product, the Intelligent Battery Charging Station.  These charging stations keep your batteries ready for use and conditioned to help you get the highest test scores maximum runtime and life from your batteries.  The charging station features a two bay design in which one bay charges and the other one both charges and conditions.

For more information about the NewerTech Intelligent Battery Charging Station, click here.  It is available immediately for $149.95.

photo credit: Nightlife1970

I bought my first modern Mac in February, 2008, a 15″ MacBook Pro. At the time I was frustrated with the laptop I owned – a 17″ Toshiba X205 – which was running Windows Vista Ultimate in what seemed like a most underpowered way. I was tired of being told that there were no drivers yet available for my gear, I was tired of seeing notifications pop up asking me constantly if I was sure that I wanted to do something, and I was basically ready for a change. It didn’t help that I had already seen Mitchell and Vincent’s MacBook Pros, and I was swooning over the hardware.

In all honesty I also felt a bit left out, because I didn’t know anything about the Mac OS other that what I had experienced in the late 80s (which hardly counted), and I certainly wasn’t immune to the praise heaped on it by friends who had been converted. In other words, I wanted to see what all the hype was about.

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CASECROWN is a southern California based company founded by self described gadget lovers.

They make some of the most affordable cases around, and they were kind enough to send me one of their Classic Slim Cases for laptops to review.

Here’s a quick overview of the case from the CASECROWN web site:

- Perfect Fit For Your Notebooks
- Premium Quality Shock-Absorbing Double Memory Foam Interior
- Water & Wear Resistant; Zipper Scratch-Free Exterior Material
- Light & Thin Compact Design
- Internal Supporting Bands To Secure Your Gadgets

How does this laptop case match up?  Read on to find out.

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Just when you thought there was no stylish way to protect your precious MacBook keyboard from spills while you sip your latte at the local Starbuck’s, iSkin comes out with the ProTouch lineup.  They’re made with Microban to keep the nasty germies at bay, and they will add even more pizazz to your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air.

You get three styles to choose from:

- ProTouch Classic – $29.99 (translucent):  When you want to protect your keyboard without adding “loud” colors to your MacBook.

- ProTouch FX – $29.99:  Adds a glow-in-the-dark background.  Available in Red (”Delight”), Purple (”Excite”), and Black (aka “Thrill”).

- ProTouch Vibe – $34.99: Gives you a dual-tone “artistic” flair.  Available in “Wild Cherry” (Red+Pink), “Day Dream” (Blue+Light Blue), “Star Gaze” (Purlple+Light Purple),  and — of course — “Dragon Fly” (Green+Light Green).

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