For about a $100 you can upgrade your Mac to make it seem like it’s new. Some upgrades are as simple as plugging in a new device. Others require a bit more work.
keyboard typing utility
Matias Keyboard
This keyboard uses the same key switches as the old Apple battle ship keyboard. Remember that thing? It’s big, heavy and nearly indestructible.
iMate ADB to USB
If you want to use one of those old behemoth with your new Mac with this converter.
Frog Pad
What is the sound of one handed typing? It’s much louder then one handed clapping. This is just one solution for small, portable, go almost anywhere keyboards.
Logitech MX 1000 Pro mouse
We like Logitech rodents. Whether corded, uncorded, simple 2 button or more complex multi button. Just about any mouse will work with a Mac without a driver.
SideWinder game mouse from Microsoft. You can add up to 30 grams of additional weight.
USB Overdrive
This incredible tool allows you to make all kinds of normally unusable USB devices work with your Mac. The Nostromo N52 for example really rocks in combination.
A Wacom Tablet but even better is a Cintiq is a great thing for cartoonists, drawers, and Photoshop drivers.
Cotour Design Shuttle Pro is a must have device for editors of video and sound.
Go to TechShop when visiting Menlo Park.
Pandora Jam fixes the huge problem accidently closing a Safari window that stops the rocking.
November 30th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Whoa! Why is it sounding so slowed down like it’s playing at the wrong speed?
ed: this is fixed.
November 30th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Where can I get a cheap OEM copy of the previous Mac OS?
December 1st, 2007 at 1:42 am
Why not mention things that can -keep- your Mac fresh and clean? applepeelz are nice for those portable Macs ( http://www.applepeelz.com/ ) and silicone keyboard covers are great for protecting against spills and also wear and tear (prevents the smooth shiny key wear pattern after being used for a year. e.g. left or right part of the spacebar depending on what thumb you use to press it). zcovers has covers for Apple’s new slim keyboards, too. http://zcover.com/zCover_index_for_Keyboards.htm
December 5th, 2007 at 8:27 am
@Craig, try FastMac http://store.fastmac.com/index.php?cPath=10_5
December 6th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
What was the “webotech: thing referred to when discussing drives & backup?
December 8th, 2007 at 8:20 am
[...] all started today while listening to an episode of MacbreakTech. The boys were discussing ways to freshen up your computer and make the experience [...]