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Apple’s new Core i7-based iMac might be a performance monster, but it looks like the whole family’s having some problems getting out of the gate: in addition to the previously-noted performance issues with the Core 2 Duo models, a quick glance across Apple’s support forums and on other Mac boards around the web reveals that some machines are showing up DOA and / or with cracked screens. We’re a little more familiar with the DOA issue, since the new i7 we just bought doesn’t boot at all, but the cracked screen issue seems to be equally common and mostly affecting the bottom left corner, from what we can tell. Now, our review Core 2 Duo 27-inch iMac is perfectly fine, and Chris Ziegler’s new Core i7 machine doesn’t have any problems either, so these obviously aren’t universal issues, but if you’re about to stick one of these under the tree for someone it might be wise to do some surreptitious testing first.

Core i7 iMacs showing up DOA — including ours originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The central guideline of museum going has long been “do not touch.” Soon, the Ufizzi will flip that rule on its head by allowing visitors to flick and pinch their way through the museum’s works of art.

The Ufizzi Galley, a museum in Florence boasting one of the world’s most famous collections of Renaissance art, is readying touch screen stations where visitors will be able to browse the museum’s collection in a Cover Flow-esque format. The stations, dubbed “Ufizzi in a Touch,” were developed by an Italian company called Centrica and will be loaded with 100-megapixel shots of the Ufizzi’s most famous works which include Boticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Titian’s Venus of Urbino.

The novel technology, rolling out in December, will presumably have one of two effects: cheapening the Ufizzi’s masterpieces or elevating the elusive properly tagged iTunes library to work of art status. [CultofMac]

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"Ufizzi in a Touch" Brings Cover Flow to Renaissance Masterpieces [Art]

We’ve told you over and over again that you need to secure your jailbroken iPhone. If you still haven’t listened and were affected by the latest iPhone worm then it is kinda your own fault. Even Apple thinks so.

Aside from blaming the victims, I don’t exactly entirely agree with Apple’s statement. It’s not the actual jailbreaking that exposed iPhones to these ridiculous worms, it’s simply the fact that a lot of people install and enable SSH without changing the default root password. If you don’t miss that important step, a jailbreak could almost be considered an improvement. After all, it allows you to use Google Voice, multitasking interfaces, and a bunch of apps otherwise unavailable. So don’t let the big A scare you. Just practice safe jailbreaking, kids. That’s all.

PS: If you still don’t know how to protect yourself from this silliness, it’s easy: Go into Cydia, install the MobileTerminal app, and use the passwd command to change the default from “alpine”, to something that won’t leave you in need of a de-worming. [Loop Insight]

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According to Apple It’s Your Own Fault if You Catch an iPhone Worm [Blockquote]

BGR, the king of cell phone spy shots, brings us a leaked Apple Black Friday 2009 sales brochure. Notable deals include a $1098 iMac, $1098 MacBook Pro, $138 iPod Nano, $178 iPod Touch, and more. Continue reading for the rest of the deals.

We weren’t too positive about that last one as it was from a new source, but this new image comes from a pretty credible connect of ours and it seems to be more reasonable.

[via BGR]

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Apple Black Friday 2009 Sales

This is a big one, folks. The new installment of The Engadget Show is jam-packed with goodness. First up, Josh sits down with HTC’s director of user experience Drew Bamford to discuss Android, Sense, Windows Mobile and a whole lot more. Then we’ve got a charming little segment where Paul and Josh go hunting around NYC for KIRFs, and Chris Grant joins the gang on stage for a dissection of the holiday gaming situation… and some demos where the gang gets to show off their totally radical moves. Seriously, Josh and Nilay have a DJ Hero battle, and Paul Miller skates (but doesn’t die) in Tony Hawk: Ride. Don’t miss this one — it might just be the best yet!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel
Special guests: Drew Bamford, Chris Grant
Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm
Executive Producer: Josh Fruhlinger
Edited by: Michael Slavens
Music by: Glomag
Visuals by: Dan Winckler
Opening titles by: Julien Nantiec

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The Engadget Show – 003: Drew Bamford, Joystiq’s Chris Grant, Adamo XPS, and lots of game demos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mimo debuts 7-inch iMo Pivot Touch monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DING! The school bell rings. Time for recess at Mobile Industry Elementary.

Tension is high. During the last break, Verizon took a swing at that little Apple boy by pointing out all the things his toys could do that Apple’s toys couldn’t. The hallways erupted with a deafening “Ooooooooh!”; all of the kids began to form a circle around the two. “Fight, fight, fight, fight!” they clamored.

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Video: Apple sees Verizon’s iDont campaign, raises them simultaneous voice-and-data

Now look, we’re not saying we know for sure that Apple thinks Verizon’s latest round of merciless attack ads on its device and US carrier are worth responding to, but these latest iPhone spots would certainly suggest it. A new campaign launching tonight focuses on the iPhone’s ability to carry voice and data simultaneously on AT&T’s network, and each of the two new TV spots ends with the line “Can your phone and your network do that?” From where we’re sitting, it looks like between this new round and AT&T’s Luke Wilson-manned comparison spots, both the phonemaker and carrier are fully stepping into the ring. Way to get their attention, guys. See the full clips after the break.

Continue reading Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video)

Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a crazy weekend, and we’ll have the latest episode of The Engadget Show up to prove it soon enough, but for now we thought you might still be interested in the podcast we did live on Friday from within the hazy mist of show prep and Chrome OS assessment. Sure, you might not be used to getting a new podcast on a Monday morning, but we’ve heard that a technology podcast replete with bizarre exchanges with live audience members via chat and many vitamins and minerals can be a vital part of a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Bit.shifter – The World Has Turned And Left Me Here

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01:38 – Google’s Chrome OS revealed
26:52 – AT&T loses request for injunction against Verizon’s Map for That ads
30:28 – AT&T ‘hits’ back at Verizon’s Map for That campaign with an ‘ad’ of its own
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Engadget Podcast 172 – 11.23.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for the right deal for a new MacBook?  Check out this deal on a new MacBook under $1000:

Apple 13.3″ MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 250GB,White Polycarbonate Shell Now Only $923.99 (was $994) after rebate – link

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