Author: Jeff Morgan (Page 91 of 168)

      Apple beats Psystar in infringement case

      November 16, 2009 /

      Psystar running OS X.This should come as no surprise, but Apple officially came out the victor in its case against Psystar. We could get into specifics, but it just seems easier to say that Psystar failed to get anything it wanted. Well, that’s what happens when you’re copying, modifying, and redistributing another company’s software without permission.

      There’s still going to be a trial, as the courts need to determine, “Apple’s allegations of breach of contract; induced breach of contract, trademark infringement; trademark dilution; trade dress infringement; and state unfair competition under California Business and Professions Code ยง 17200; and common law unfair competition,” or, how bad will things really get for Psystar. The answer: terrible. It’s goodbye money, hello damage payouts.

      Source: Groklaw

      Apple, Computers

      CrunchPad steamrolling toward production

      November 15, 2009 /

      CrunchPad.It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about Michael Arrington’s CrunchPad, the slim little web tablet the TechCrunch founder was developing. As Arrington has it, though, the project is moving forward, headed for production at some still unannounced date. The price has gone up from the original $200 to somewhere between $300 and $400.

      A few months back everyone thought the CrunchPad was dead, doomed because of rising production costs. While the price has gone up, the new range is definitely reasonable, but what about the features? The longer the CrunchPad gets delayed, the less likely that it can really be competitive. Apple already has a desirable tablet in the works and ereaders like the Nook are getting sturdy enough to make the CrunchPad look irrelevant.

      I can’t say a November release for $400 would have been better, because that’s the weird price point everyone seems to want to avoid. At this point, though, the CrunchPad needs some new life, or it’s going to be a huge flop.

      Source: YouTube (Gillmor Gang)

      Computers, News

      Just how many Droids has Verizon sold?

      November 14, 2009 /

      Motorla Droid.Now that the Droid has launched we all want to know how many have sold. Well, I want to know anyway, and I’m guessing a few of you probably do as well. If you take Bloomberg’s word, opening weekend showed 110,000 units sold. Developer uLocate, which develops the GPS app “Where” has confirmed those numbers and done one better.

      According to uLocate, the Where app typically gets installed on 10% of new Android devices in the first month, jumping to a 25% penetration rate thereafter. The same was true for the Droid, boasting 11,000 downloads during opening weekend. Since last weekend that number is up to 25,000, meaning we’re looking at 250,000 Droid sales in the first week. Considering the Palm Pre only sold 300,000 in its first month, that number’s looking pretty good. Doesn’t hurt that you can get the Droid on Verizon who, despite recent bad press concerning fees, is the most desirable network in the country (though T-Mobile is probably a close second with its new plans).

      Hopefully it’s onward and upward for the Droid. I’m not personally a fan, but success of the handset means good things for Android, and that’s something I can get behind.

      Source: Boy Genius Report

      Apps, Mobile

      Will somebody save Palm?

      November 14, 2009 /

      Rumors that Nokia might take a look at purchasing Palm resurfaced today, giving Palm stock an eight percent bump. It’s a deal we’ve been hearing about for months, though not always with Nokia as the buyer. There have also been rumors that Dell or Microsoft could nab the struggling mobile company.

      Let’s consider the Nokia thing for a minute, though. I would be amazed to see it drop the estimated $2 billion to purchase Palm, especially since Palm isn’t exactly going gangbusters. Stock dipped 30% after this same deal failed to mature in September. So why would Nokia spend so much just to acquire the company, not to mention the marketing that Palm needs to stay alive, when the Finnish handset manufacturer is bleeding market share to Apple every day? It just doesn’t make sense.

      Palm’s struggling stock is a clear reminder that the company needs help, but I don’t think it would bring enough value to any of the potential buyers to make a deal reasonable. If anything, Nokia could license WebOS for a facelift on a few devices, but even Palm’s operating system seems to have an expiration date looming in the near future.

      Mobile, News

      Get $100 gift card when you buy a blackberry at Walmart

      November 13, 2009 /

      Walmart lookin depressing.Starting tomorrow, Walmart’s offering a pretty nice deal for new Blackberry owners. When you purchase a new Blackberry, either in the store or online, you’ll get a $100 gift, which you’ll likely then blow on chargers and other accessories. It’s a great deal, and it runs through the end of next week.

      The deal works like a rebate for online purchases, so you’re waiting 4-6 weeks for your card, but in-store purchases get the gift card instantly. And yes, this is for two-year contracts only.

      As for the phones you can get, Walmart carries the following Blackberry devices:

      – AT&T Curve 8310
      – AT&T Bold 9000
      – Sprint Curve 8330
      – T-Mobile 8520
      – T-Mobile Pearl 8120
      – Verizon Storm
      – Verizon Storm II

      Again, deal runs from the 14th to the 21st.

      Mobile

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