NanoBundle 2: Tracks Review

Tracks was the first app that i downloaded from MacHeist's NanoBundle 2. It's not an extravagant app but the fact that I could play music from my iTunes library on my menubar really intrigued me. The menubar never disappears so your music is always in reach.

There aren't many features to the app. It just sits there in your menubar and when you click on it you type in the name of the song you want to hear. That's all there really is to it. Like Geico says: "It's so easy a caveman can do it!"

Granted you can't play any of your playlists from the application but this is the first app of it's kind and the execution of the idea was superb. That is the reason I'm giving it:

★★★★

4 out of 5 stars

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Can Your trackpad do this?

Although I'm not a big gamer this game definitely caught my attention.

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My New Pet Peeve

I've had my MacBook Pro for a little over four months now and I love almost everything about it. Everything I ask it to do, it does... plus some. Apple has done a lot of work and paid a lot of money to make this a quality machine and it definitely lives up to it's cost. The only problem is that Apple has taken a cheap turn on one of the most used parts of the computer... the keyboard.

I'm not a heavy user of my laptop. I'm on it when I get home and that's about it. Even though that's not much use the keys have already developed a dull shininess that can't be wiped off. The worst part is that the more I use the keyboard, the shinier it gets!

I have no problem buying a keyboard protector. I just feel that I payed a substantial amount of money to buy a nicely built machine; not just quality software but quality build too.

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Don't Miss Out!

Everybody and their mother has heard about Apple's latest event, "Come See Our Latest Creation". It's been the talk of the town. Websites and newspapers alike are filled with rumors of what's going to be released. Many say a new tablet, a MacBook Pro refresh, and a software update for the iPhone. It could all happen but no-one knows yet.

The event is going to be amazing. The only problem is that it's tomorrow, Wednesday, a school and work day. Most people don't have a computer to watch the event live while they're at work or school. If you're one of those people don't fret. I'm here to save the day.

If you have Mobile web on your phone then you can get live updates by following the #ALCE hashtag. If you don't have mobile web you can simply follow my Twitter stream and enable SMS forwarding so all the updates are automatically sent to you. When the event is over you can just disable the SMS forwarding.

Whatever you do just don't miss the event, it's going to be mind blowing.

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IN-Another-CASE

I love my Incase Neoprene Sleeve but traveling with it is a pain. It has no handle, no outside pockets to carry my power brick or any other accessories and the wonderful material that makes it smell so good and form to my MacBook Pro so well makes it very slippery. I'm a high school student and portability is definitely a must. The Neoprene Sleeve just doesn't fit my needs anymore.

I really love the quality and protection that Incase gives their customers so I went searching for new protection on their site before going on any other one. In about 5 minutes of searching (I love Incase) I found the Nylon Sleeve that is close to what I already have but adds the pockets and handles that I need. The price wasn't too bad either. I liked the overall design best of all, it's extremely thin while boasting a pretty big front pocket and velcro magazine pocket in the back. It looks professional but still cool. I ordered it today and it should be here by Thursday... I really can't wait.

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At Last...

After years of waiting for one, my Macbook Pro is finally home. I went to the Apple Store and it was SUCH an adventure. I opted out of ordering the machine online because i believe that you also pay for the experience. The Apple Store was great. The layout, the products, and best of all the staff. They were amazing. They answered all of my questions and they made great small talk. They gave me all the "secret" deals and even recommended websites that offer programs that are cheaper than they usually sell them for. I really do understand why they won an award for their support.

Now onto the machine, I purchased the higher end 13" MacBook Pro that came with a 2.53 ghz processor, 4 gb ram, NVIDIA GeForce 9400 graphics, and a 250 gb hard drive (5400 rpm). It also comes standard with the backlit keyboard, an SD card slot (such a great addition) and a newly added Firewire Port. I've had the computer for one day and for it being the first Mac that I've owned i grew to it really fast. The operating system was really easy to figure out and the wizards really help out with all of the new programs.

But the MacBook wasn't the only thing that my mom purchased for me at the Apple Store. We had an Apple bonanza while we were there. She got me:

1. Airport Extreme
2. Incase Neoprene Sleeve
3. iWork 09
4. Cannon Pixma MP480 Printer (with the rebate from my laptop so in reality it was free!)
5. One to One

I'll be doing reviews and updates of all these products in the coming weeks because I know all of you guys want to stay updated. :)

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