Here’s exciting news for Apple fanatics: Apple Insider reports that the Cupertino, CA-based company is prepping a 27-inch version of its LED Cinema Display for release this June. The display is purported to feature a 2560×1440 resolution, and keep with the same glass-bezel style of the popular 24-inch inch version released in October 2008.

Apple is also rumored to releasing an update to its Mac Pro line of desktops, also slated for next June. That desktop is rumored to be sporting a crazy 12 cores, likely sticking to its previous Xeon 5600 series chips. The update will include 2.666, 2.8., 2.93, and 3.33 Ghz versions of the processors, with a price range of $996 to $1663.

All these products are in the rumor stages, however, with an announcement expected soon.

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Amazon launched Kindle for Mac today.  That means Kindle owners and Kindle wannabes can view and buy Amazon’s e-books right on their computer sans Kindle.  If you’re so inclined, to not read all your books on  your Kindle, you’ll be glad to know that you can synchronize your last page read, annotations between devices with Whispersync, create bookmarks and view the annotations you created on your Kindle.  And it’s FREE!

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How do you prove your overwhelming obsession with all things Apple?  Simple, you make a bust of Steve Jobs’ head out of cheese.  But that’s not the most disturbing recipe.  Place it in a vat, melt it down, and you’ve got Spicy Steve Nachos Supreme.

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News has arrived about the first commercially available 3-D Blu-Ray players from Sony.  The BDP-S470 will oddly require a firmware update to be 3-D ready but the BDP-S570 will be 3-D live out of the box.  Using Sony’s Active Shutter technology, the only thing you’ll have to do is connect the player to a 3-D TV and you’re good to go.

Each player will feature the new Bravia Internet Video service, which will enable catch up TV, streaming YouTube, BBC iPlayer, and the ability to rent movies through LOVEFiLM.  Sounds like a whole new slew of services for you to keep track of.

The BDP-S570 will have active Wi-Fi out of the box with the BDP-S470 having an ethernet port that can be upgraded through a Sony USB Wi-Fi dongle.  Both players will be controllable from an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Both of these 3-D Blu-Ray players will hit the streets towards the end of the month but a price has yet to be set.  Any guesses?  $400-$500?

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It’s $964.99 – $65 mail-in-rebate + $0 shipping = $899.99!

This deal ends 3/31

What is kind of becoming a cool trend and is an awesome idea, Video Game Companion Apps are a great way for hard core gamers to get their fix when they’re away from the console.  ForzaTune Premier is a companion app that effectively gives you all the information to tune any of your cars the easy way.

At $2, all of the reviews so far have been pretty glowing.  Novices and amateurs alike will find the app easy to use and greatly beneficial to shaving off precious seconds to their lap times.  So now we’ve seen the Madden companion app (which took forever to come out) and now we have a Forza App.  Any other ideas on what games could use companion apps?

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What, you didn’t watch the Oscars?  Then you probably didn’t see Apple’s iPad commercial.  No bother, they’ve already got it posted on their Youtube channel, which I’ve embedded below.

As for the title of this post: I’m just wondering if the iPad will have limited success?  Come on, it’s not the catch all, end all, be all device we really expected from Apple, right?  Essentially, it’s a giant iPhone that doesn’t have as many apps and can’t access sites like Hulu…or even make a phone call.  I was gonna buy one, but not any more.

The iPad arrives April 3rd and is available for preorder March 12th.

It’s not the first game I’d expect to see announced on the iPad, but low and behold here it is: Zen Bound 2 by Secret Exit.  Zen Bound, the first iteration, is currently available on the iPhone.  This version, while not a complete sequel will feature improved graphics, new levels and music thanks to the iPad’s enhanced hardware.

The game, based on the below video trailer, appears to be one in which you just wrap rope or twine around inanimate objects.  Odd, but perhaps relaxing?  Expect it to launch around the same time as the iPad, April 3rd.

[via Slashgear]

A few days later than expected, but there it is, the Apple iPad will ship April 3rd with preorders starting on March 12th.  Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK will see the iPad launch later that month, though a specific date has yet to be specified.

Now, keep in mind that the April 3rd launch date is for the WiFi only version. The WiFi+3G iPad will launch in “late April”, but you can still preorder a 3G version on March 12th.

When the iPad does arrive in stores so will Apple e-reader app, otherwise known as iBooks.  They’ve signed on major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster and will feature books from from the New York Times Best Seller list.

Pricing breaks down like this:

• WiFi 16GB – $500
• WiFi 32GB – $600
• WiFi 64GB – $700
• WiFi+3G 16GB – $629
• WiFi+3G 32GB – $729
• WiFi+3G 64GB – $829

iPad Available in US on April 3
Pre-Order on March 12

CUPERTINO, California-March 5, 2010-Apple® today announced that its magical and revolutionary iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April.

Beginning a week from today, on March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple’s online store (www.apple.com) or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.

“iPad is something completely new,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”

Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds-thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook-and delivers battery life of up to 10 hours.*

iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface makes surfing the web an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. You can read and send email on iPad’s large screen and almost full-size “soft” keyboard or import photos from a Mac®, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad’s elegant slideshows. iPad makes it easy to watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD, or flip through the pages of an ebook you downloaded from Apple’s new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.

The App Store on iPad lets you wirelessly browse, buy and download new apps from the world’s largest app store. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for iPad and will run almost all of the more than 150,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®. Developers are already creating exciting new apps designed for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch interface, large screen and high-quality graphics.

The new iBooks app for iPad includes Apple’s new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile product. The iBookstore will feature books from the New York Times Best Seller list from both major and independent publishers, including Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster.

The iTunes® Store gives iPad users access to the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 12 million songs, over 55,000 TV episodes and over 8,500 films including over 2,500 in stunning high definition. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.

Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.

iPad will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. International pricing will be announced in April. iPad will ship in additional countries later this year.

The iBooks app for iPad including Apple’s iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

As of recent, the Wall Street Journal has hinted that Sony is secretly working on a combination device to do battle with the soon to be maybe cool Apple iPad.  Taking a look at the mock up pic located above, I have mixed feelings about a device of this nature.

After being letdown by the PSPgo, I still yearn for a new PSP2 with updated hardware, so when I saw this rumor I got some mild tech flutters.  This rumor also sort of crosses paths with the once rumored PSP Phone.  Could this possibly be one device to rule them all?

Having an iPhone already, I’m not so sure about wanting a PSP Phone but I sure would sign on to the PSP 2 if it ever actually materializes.

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While the world waits for coveted information in regards to the next iPhone iteration, concept artists have been busy creating what they think should be the next Apple smart phone.  What you see below are some very polished iPhone 4G renderings.

Available in multiple colors and capacities (32 GB and 64 GB), the concept iPhone also has a SD Card Slot (will never happen right?), and will have a front facing camera as well as a 5MP camera on the back for possible HD Video recording.

These pics are pretty luscious and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.  Give us a holler and let us know what you think of these!

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My roommate is all about Mac Mini synergy.  Rumor is going around that the next iteration of the Mac Mini will use a HDMI port instead of the legacy DVI input.  While there is no official announcement in regards to this claim, the above picture has also been spotted.

An HDMI input would be might handy for those looking to use their Mac Mini’s with their HDTV’s and I’m sure many people are waiting for some creedence to this rumor so they can start saving for a new Mac Mini and finally get rid of cable TV box.

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Having yet to actually enjoy a pair of V-Moda earphones, the new Remix Remote’s look like they might be worth checking out.  Designed for use with all things Mac, (iPhones, iPods, and iMac, Powerbooks, etc.) the Remix Remote’s feature a built-in mic and handy volume and track controls.

Using 9mm V-MASQUE neodymium units for drivers, the RR’s also have a BEAT-PORT airflow system that enhances the overall stereo field.  The RR’s will go on sale exclusively at Mac Stores and online this March for the retail price of $100.

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Features:

• 13.3-inch LED screen
• 2.26GHz Intel Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
• 250GB HDD
• WiFi b/g/n
• NVIDIA 9400M graphics
• 7 hour battery
• DVD burner
• Mac OS X 10.6

They’ve got it for $964.99 – $65 mail-in-rebate + $0 shipping = $899.99 shipped!

Rebate ends 3/31

I never charge my iPhone through my Mac.  It always opens up iPhoto when I don’t want to and I also don’t need to sync with iTunes all the time.  A new USB adapter has surfaced allowing you to choose whether or not you want to sync your phone or simply just charge it for a few minutes.  Awesome idea.

On sale for $13, the Sync Blocker could come in handy if you’re about to run out the door and you don’t have time to deal with all those unwanted applications opening all over your computer.  Other variations are also available.

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There’s no way to verify this, but according to AppAdvice, Apple will begin to offer the iPad for pre-order on February 25th.  Model options should be limited to the WiFi version, which is on point with Steve Jobs iPad presentation and puts the stated 60 day shipping window squarely at the end of March.

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Specs:

• LED backlit 21.5-inch display
• 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM
• DVD burner
• 500GB hard drive
• Nvidia GeForce 9400M
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• WiFi b/g/n
• Mac OS X 10.6
• SD card slot
• 4x USB ports

It’s $1,169 – $70 mail-in-rebate + free shipping = $1,099 shipped!