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Back in late October, while the whole of Internet was abuzz with Steve Jobs' cryptic words about netbooks and that the iPhone is the perfect netbook. The dude was not kidding.  Jobs was telling us what Apple is working on.  It was right there in front of us.  Onxo believed and continues to believe that Apple's new netbook won't be a netbook.  So, I'm going to repost it here. Why?  Because it came to my attention that Barclays Capital believes just such a device is possible.  They think it'll come in around $600-700.  I think $700-800.  Dude,  this is Apple after all.   I don't think we have long to wait.  Macworld 2009 is just around the corner and that is likely when we'll see the "not-a-netbook" netbook from Apple.  So, while we have no idea what it will look like or what it will be capable of, we took the liberty of speculating just for the fun of it and then we try to back it up based on Apple's past behavior and wher...

According to CNet, Apple has made an unusual move by announcing that there will be no additional new products for this Holidays. They're done.  Game.  Set.  Match. I'm glad Apple has done this.  In fact, there have been rumors flying around that Apple will be showing off new iMacs and Mac Minis next week.  And like any other Apple related rumors, it has already started taking on a life of its own. So, what should you do if you want to get an iMac or Mac mini?  Well, easy.  If you need it now, get it now.  If not and you can wait until Macworld 2009, that is what I suggest you do. Note that over at Onxo, we have been saying there will not no new product like a tablet or any of the crazy (but fun) rumors for 2009.  As is it not in Apple's DNA to make crappy computers, it's not in Apple's DNA to make this kind of announcement. Alas, we ARE disheartened that Steve Jobs did not prove us wrong.  Oh well... So, once again:  No ...

For anyone interested in the iPhone 3G but have been turned off by the battery life.  More specifically, the short battery life, this is the device for you. Obviously, it's not meant for your pocket or mine.  But since I've migrated to the G1, I've mainly used my iPhone for music, watching video, surfing the web, and blogging to On Apple whenever possible.  So, it's a perfect a device for me to use.  And I think it's perfect for a lot of folks as well. So, how much more power will it provide your iPhone?  Here are the specs: External Battery Charging Unit Up to 24 Hours of Talk Time Up to 72 Hours of Audio Playback Up to 21 Hours of Video Playback Up to 750 Hours of Stand by Time Flash Light for Emergency Use and Low Light Photos USB Port for Multi-Charging Purposes Lower Dock Connector for Charging How much is it?  $79.  It is a bit steep but given the amount of untethered power, it's is well worth it.  Alas, until Apple designs an iPhone that allows us...