Amongst the more than 14 devices in MacForce’s Apple Museum is the computer that changed the course of computing forever. Diminutive in size but gigantic in concept, the beige box with the nine-inch black-and-white screen was introduced to the world 25 years ago, and it’s why MacForce exists. It is, of course, the Macintosh.
It had [...]
The new 17in MacBook Pro is an amazing piece of enginering, with its new aluminum unibody case, an 8 hour integrated battery, and full size desktop-like LED backlit display, the new 17in MacBook Pro is a welcome addition to the MacBook family.
Following the design standard set by Apple late last year the new 17in MacBook [...]
MacForce is open! You bet we are. Not even the snow will keep us down. Take a look at our dedicated team clearing a path to our door.
Nate Tack is here to help you with anything you need for your business.
Jamie Liptan is here to help you with any retail needs you have.
So come on [...]
After months of anticipation, rumors, and hoopla surrounding the new aluminum unibody MacBooks, they are finally here. And they are sweet! I was a little skeptical when they were announced. The previous versions didn’t have the graphic muscle to render even the most basic 3D games, due to Intel’s integrated graphics chip and 64MB of [...]
One great thing about hanging around MacForce and being involved deeply with our user group meetings is meeting some super-cool people from very different disciplines. Last night, we hosted our Creative User Group meeting in which Alicia Paulson presented her soon to be released book, Stitched In Time and her blog, Posie Gets Cozy. Alicia [...]
There are a lot of cheap computers out there, but when you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, consider what makes the Mac such a great deal. A Mac is more than the sum of its parts. Its combination of cutting edge software and hardware are designed to allow you to do [...]
Last Saturday we hosted a truly unique event called the Iron Artist Competition put on by local artsy recycling heros SCRAP (The School and Community Reuse Action Project). Holding true to the “Keep Portland Weird!” mantra, Portlanders flocked in great numbers to see teams battle for the title of the ultimate scrappy sculpture creator.
From the [...]
Around this time every year, Apple announces new iPods, and we at MacForce look forward to another revolutionary iteration for the world’s favorite portable media player. Well yesterday’s announcements were solidly evolutionary, and that’s not a bad thing. After all, there’s only so much improvement you can make to an already outstanding product line. Apple [...]
It’s not very often that an app comes along that really makes me stop and say “Wow!” Simplify is just that. I cannot say enough about this sweet little app for the iPhone, iPod touch, and your Mac. Simply put, it is a music sharing application that allows you to stream tunes from your friends’ [...]
Five years and counting. Summer Blast just keeps getting bigger and better. Once again we broke our attendance record. Despite the heat, we had well over 1,000 people enjoy the fun.
The first couple of years we celebrated with live music and great food. The event has now evolved in to the biggest Macintosh event of [...]
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