Apple iMac 5K Retina @ Amazon

Apple iMac with Retina 5K display at Amazon for pre-order at standard $2499, tax in most states but free shipping with prime plus options for a 4 year warranty for just $120.59 more. Upgrade the RAM yourself with the Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2), buy two for 32 GB. (vs paying $600! to upgrade from Apple).

The i7 Quadcore looks good at $250 more, but is currently only available through Apple.  Give it a few months and that configuration should be available elsewhere.

 

New Outdoors Cable, 'Clip' by Nomad Coming Soon

Nomad Clip is a micro USB cable or MIFI certified Apple lightning cable disguised as a caribiner for on the go convenience and charging.  On pre-order right now for $29, check back for my personal review in the fall.

In the meantime, if you want something even smaller to clip on your keychain, check out my review of the Nomad Key here.


iPad 3 Announced - Same as iPad 2, But Better Display, Faster and a Little Thicker

 

The major upgrades over the iPad 2 are:

  • Quadcore (claimed noticeably faster than competition with A5x processor)
  • Retina Display (I'm betting this is going to be the highest resolution display anybody is going to have for a while)
  • 4G Enabled - Fast, fast, fast
  • Camera - 5 MP, but same optics as iPhone 4S

You get all that at the same starting price the iPad2 started out with.  Not a bad deal!

If you want an iPad 2, they're now $100 cheaper.

Things I'm relieved about:

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Which iPad 2 Should You Get?

The iPad 2 is available now for ordering online and will soon be available in stores.  You can get it at 5 PM PST from your local Apple Store, Target, Best Buy, AT&T, Verizon, Walmart around town.  There are 18 different configurations to choose from, here I try to help you make the best decision before you buy based on your situation.  So, never fear, the Mike Mu Online guide to choosing an iPad 2 is here!

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