Rob Jones "TheMacJedi"

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Posts by Rob Jones "TheMacJedi"

Tomorrow’s Keynote Predictions

January 26, 2010 - 9:42 pm

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1. Apple’s new tablet computer will be on stage the entire time under a black cloth until revealed.
Nailed It (this good feeling doesn’t last long)
2. Demo of iPhone 4.0
Wrong (enter gong sound here)
3. New iPhone hardware, possibly iPhone 3GS2 or iPhone 3GSx.
Wrong
4. New iLife 2010, no demo.
Wrong
5. Apple’s new tablet computer name will be iBook.
Wrong
6. [...]

Apple’s tablet could be the new iBook.

January 26, 2010 - 10:25 am

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The same way Apple used the word “phone” in it’s 2007 handheld computer “iPhone” they want you think of their new tablet computer as a book “iBook” regardless of what else it’s capable of. This puts Apple squarely in competition with all other ebooks and netbooks. Apple has proven that they don’t mind using the [...]

Macintosh Tech Support, Sales and Service

December 24, 2009 - 1:06 am

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Macs, iPhones, iPods, PDAs & Accessories. Wi-Fi, Networks & Security

Strengths All My Clients Count On
Honesty. I have no interest in selling you anything you don’t need.
Flexibility. If I’m not with a client when you need me you’ll have my undivided attention.
Patients. I’m willing to discuss your needs until I fully understand your workflow.
Problem Solving. If [...]

Apple Magic Mouse

October 20, 2009 - 8:51 pm

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Today Apple introduced the new Magic Mouse. Apple continues its attack on the button, todays product is no different. The Magic Mouse replaces physical buttons with a touch based surface. I wrote an article 30 months ago talking about this exact product.
I already know I’m going to like the new Magic Mouse because I too [...]

I Was Sick

July 1, 2009 - 7:52 pm

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Starting on Monday, June 23rd, I was feeling bad. The best description is flu-like symptoms. As each day passed, I felt a little worse. By Friday, my sore throat was bad enough that I could only drink things (mostly sweet tea) that didn’t burn. By Saturday, I sent Karen to the store to get me [...]

The Hero Story

May 26, 2009 - 3:23 pm

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In April of 2006 one of my clients was married and they were transferring their wedding photos and videos to their laptop as often as they could. Shortly after the wedding she called me and said her PC laptop wouldn’t boot. I picked up the laptop and did my best to get it to boot [...]

The Twitter Blog Post Reduction Factor

April 21, 2009 - 2:00 pm

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As my Twitter posts increase my blog posts decrease. After you spend time posting little things all week long on Twitter it zaps your need to make a post on your blog. I’ve seen this among other geeks as well. Blogs require time to compose and edit your articles. Twitter is so quick and easy [...]

Web Design Rates

April 1, 2009 - 1:03 am

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As a result of recent communications with clients and with third parties I have taken another look at my rates. What I have confirmed is that my Tech Support rate is inline with this area and my expertise.
However, I’ve discovered that with the market down turn many web designers have reduced their design and programming [...]