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The iSwish application brings the "rubber band-like scrolling, jiggly icons, screen flicking, SummerBoard themes, and even simulated multi-touch pinching of photos" you've come to love to any Windows Mobile device. Video after the break.

While you can argue that Windows Mobile is feature-for-feature and spec-for-spec superior to OS X on the iPhone, Apple's mobile UI is certainly more fun to use

Apple's updated iMac line features a top-of-the-line model with a "3.06GHz processor, 512MB of NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics, 2GB of memory, and a 320GB 7200rpm disk for $2,199." Product page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Rounding out the specs across the lineup are Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 802.11n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in iSight cam, and 5x USB 2.0 and 1x Firewire 400 and 1x Firewire 800

This MacBook Air parody shows why it may not be the thinnest laptop around after plugging in all the accessories, compared to the Lenovo X300. Video after the break.

According to Fake Steve, it's been sent around to component suppliers and contract manufacturers in China, no doubt eliciting much har hars as they forward it on to their friends

That's right, someone has managed to get Mac OS X Leopard running on an OQO Model 02 UMPC. Though not running very smoothly, it makes OQO's device the world's smallest Mac, unofficially. Video after the break.

TRF's OQO is setup in a dual-boot Vista / OS X mode which boots Leopard in about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. WiFi, sound, power management and Bluetooth... it's all there with applications popping with serious snap

For those who haven't already seen the UK version of Apple's "Get a Mac" commercials, we've got just the compilation for you -- consists of 10+ segments. Continue reading to watch.

Apple has just released a new silhouette-style iPod ad that features the song "'Shut Up and Let Me Go' by UK band the Ting Tings." Video after the break.

Well, after taking a break from them, Apple has decided to release a new silhouette ad. It was shown on TV in the US today

Mention the words "porta-potty" and the first thought that doesn't pop into many minds is "iPod". Well, that's all changed with the "Porta-Party". Click here for one more picture.

Within the exhibit was one installation that was extremely cool, except you had to have an iPod or iPhone on you to make it work. On display at Royal/T in the back room is the mixed media installation of "Porta-Party" by Nick Rodrigues.

Priced at $5000, this shiny MacBook Air "is a standard 1.6ghz/2gb/80GB, with 24-karat gold plating, polished exterior, and flat/crystallite interior." Click here for first picture in gallery.

"Diamonds and jewelry depend on what the customer asks for," Alex points out, "the rainbow is 14-karat gold with 3.8ctw sapphires and adds another $3000 USD." The coolest thing: "You should see it light up when the screen turns on."

Yes, someone actually sold a rusty MacBook Pro on eBay for a hefty $1295, despite all the wear and tear. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Macs tend to have a high resale value that outpaces PCs with similar specs and age. But this MacBook Pro on eBay looks like it was literally beaten with an ugly stick before being left to rot in a vat of orc piss, and the dude's still asking $1295 (more than a brand new MacBook)

While its not an authentic desktop Mac, this PowerBook mod is definitely no slouch. Featuring a custom white acrylic case, slot-loading CD drive, and it even uses the original battery. Click here for first picture in gallery.

While it's common for casemodders to go to great lengths to convert their desktop systems into portables, It’s not often that I see laptops transformed into desktops. But in this case, the end result is truly a major improvement over the original