Monthly Archives: March 2007

Digitimes.com Could Still be Right (about Leopard)

Posted on March 29, 2007 by normalkid

I feel weird about defending Digitimes immediately after writing how likely it was they are wrong, but… First, I don’t have anything personal against Digitimes. My entire online-life revolves around evaluating how likely a rumor really is. My previous blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Mac Web, MacRumors.com | 12 Comments

Digitimes.com’s Poor Apple Rumor Accuracy

Posted on March 23, 2007 by normalkid

The latest Digitimes.com rumor has hit the Mac web again. The claim this time is that Apple is delaying Mac OS X Leopard until October 2007. For whatever reason, Digitimes seems to draw the attention of the mainstream Mac web … Continue reading →

Posted in Mac Web, MacRumors.com | 27 Comments

MacUpdate.com Looking for Business Appraiser

Posted on March 18, 2007 by normalkid

MacUpdate.com, a popular Mac software tracker, posted a job search for an “Online business appraiser (w/possible acquisition background)” at CrunchBoard. MacUpdate is the most popular Macintosh-only software website on the Internet. It’s been organically growing since 1996. It’s essentially one … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Rumor and Speculation

Posted on March 16, 2007 by normalkid

As the “MacRumors guy”, I take rumors very seriously. One common misconception that appears again and again is the lack of distinction between “Rumor” and “Speculation”. I find it surprising that I need to spell out this distinction, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Mac Web, MacRumors.com | 10 Comments

What You Have is Never Enough?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by normalkid

I’ve always had an interest in web startups and web based businesses. There is a growing boom in internet-based companies in the past few years. The reason is clear… the cost to startup is far cheaper on the internet than … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the iPhone: More to Come

Posted on March 13, 2007 by normalkid

This may seem a little late to weigh in on the iPhone, but this blog didn’t exist when it was announced, so I’m finally going to put down my perspective on the iPhone. As background, I’ve been an Apple enthusiast … Continue reading →

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The Genius of MacHeist: Putting Users to Work

Posted on March 12, 2007 by normalkid

Again, this opinion may be a few months old, but I wanted to put down my thoughts on MacHeist.com — a promotional website which drew a lot of attention and criticism amongst the Mac web. To give some background, MacHeist … Continue reading →

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Thread 500. First reactions to the iPod.

Posted on March 11, 2007 by normalkid

One of the advantages of having a site that has been around for 7 years is that we have an archive of user reactions to various releases over the years. In October of 2001, Apple announced they were holding a … Continue reading →

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Paid Reviews Backlash at TheAppleBlog

Posted on March 8, 2007 by normalkid

TheAppleBlog.com, a relative newcomer to the Mac web scene, quickly found a way to generate a lot of backlash from their readers. They posted a public proposition for advertisers to pay for a review of their products: We get literally … Continue reading →

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Earliest Documented Apple Rumor: The Apple //gs+

Posted on March 5, 2007 by normalkid

Some people seem to think that rumors about Apple are a recent phenomenon. For whatever reason, Apple customers have long clamored for rumors about unreleased Apple products. The first Apple rumor that I remember coming across and getting excited about … Continue reading →

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