OSX Lion is the first operating system to be offered as a full digital download. Initially Apple stated that the only way to get Lion was to download it from the Mac App store, but later decided to offer it on a bootable USB stick that you could purchase.

Although the digital download is a major step forward on how we will be getting our OSs in the future, most people (including myself) wanted an actual physical copy. Lion does create a bootable repair partition in case you need to do a re-install, but this does not solve the problem of a complete hard drive failure. Creating a bootable OSX Lion install disk also will allow you to perform a clean install in case you just want to clean out the cobwebs that may be lurking in the far reaches of your Mac. Just an important reminder that the Lion installer is tied to your Apple ID so you may want to think twice if you plan on sharing your disk with others via torrents, file sharing services, or simply friends.

Re-Downloading OSX Lion

If your like me you couldn't wait to instal Lion. After the download was complete most of us quickly clicked on the app to perform the install. Unfortunately after the OS is upgraded Lion deletes the original install app. Now when you try to re-download it from the Mac App store it is greyed out and it would seem you are not allowed to have access to it again. Fear not, because there is a way. Simply open the Mac App store, and while holding down the "option" key on your keyboard click on the purchases tab on the upper part of the screen. Now when you click on the OSX Lion app you will be able to re-download it with no problems (Don't worry you will not be charged for it again.)

Create the Bootable OSX Lion Disk

I have included some easy to follow instructions with pictures for creating your bootable Lion installer disk:

1. The first thing that you want to do is to copy the "Install Mac OSX Lion" app from your application folder to your desktop.

2. Next you want to command click or right click the "Install Mac OSX Lion" app and choose "show Contents".

3.  Inside this package you want to locate the "Shared Support" folder.

4. Copy the “InstallESD.dmg” file to your Desktop.

5. Next open Disk Utility.

6. Click on the Burn Tap in the upper part of Disk Utility and select the “InstallESD.dmg” file that you previously copied to your desktop.

 7. Insert a blank DVD and Disk Utility will burn Lion to a bootable DVD.

 8. When Disk Utility is done you should have a bootable OSX Lion DVD ready to go. This is what the contents of your DVD should look like.

So there is! See, there is not much to it when it comes to creating a bootable OSX Lion disk. Hopefully these easy to follow steps will help you save a few dollars.

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Apple has finally come through with a cheap alternative to the popular Macbook with a price point starting at $499. You can be sure that when Apple releases the 2nd gen model that we will be listing cheap iPads in the near future.

Apple's Newest Creation-The iPad

On January 27th Steve Jobs took the stage to unveil Apple's newest creation, the iPad. Weighing in at a mere 1.5 pounds it is lighter than any netbook on the market today. The iPad has a 9.7 inch display and sports a 1 GHz Apple built ARM A4 processor.

When showing the iPad to the crowd Jobs was quoted as saying "It looks like our leak!". The iPad can run all iPhone applications in full screen with a tap of the finger. Movies will be a dream to watch on it as the battery has a 10 hour battery life for watching video and an amazing one month standby time. The iPad's internal storage will come with a 16GB or 64GB flash storage.

Here are the full specifications:

• 9.7 inch IPS display
• 0.5 inches thin
• 1.5 pounds
• Full capacitive multi-touch interface
• 16-64GB of Flash memory storage
• 1 GHz Apple-branded A4 chip (developed in-house)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 802.11n WiFi
• Built-in Speaker
• Built-in Microphone
• Accelerometer & Compass
• 30-pin Dock connector (same as iPod and iPhone)
• 10-hours of battery life (Over one month standby time)
• Runs all iPhone apps
• App Store application included

Buying a used Macbook may just be the solution you are looking for. You can find some great deals year round and especially around the Holidays as people buy new Macbooks and are wanting to sell their Macbook for cheap.

One of the best places to pick up a used Macbook is on eBay. You can find cheap Macbooks on sale all the time and purchase with confidence.

Looking for a cheap Aluminum 13" Macbook pro? How about a cheap Macbook Pro? Perhaps you want the portability of a Macbook Air or go all out and get a cheap 17" Macbook? Below are just a sample of the great deals you can find on eBay for cheap used Macbooks this Holiday season.

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24 Ghz Core 2 Duo Apple MacBook 133 Mac Laptop Notebook Computer WiFi DVDRW    US $519.95

Apple MacBook 133 Laptop MC240LL A May 2009    US $376.78

Apple MacBook 133 Laptop MB467LL A October 2008    US $200.99

Apple MacBook 133 Laptop May 2006 Customized    US $290.00

Apple MacBook 133 Laptop MB4100C1B00 2008    US $442.50

Apple MacBook 133 Laptop MC516LL A May 2010 Latest Model    US $472.00

Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 216 GHz 133 Notebook 2007 MB062LL A 1GB 120GB c    US $249.99

APPLE MACBOOK 133 BLACK 22GHZ 2GB 250GB BT WIFI 8XSUPERDRIVE MB063LL B    US $499.99

Apple MacBook Core Duo 183GHz 133 MA254LL A Notebook 60GB c    US $249.99

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Last Fall Apple released the Aluminum Unibody Macbook and left the low end white cheap Macbook wanting. This year Apple decided to revamp the entry level laptop by redesigning the shell using the same technology that made the Aluminum Unibody Macbooks a success.

Included with the new unibody construction is the following:

• the thinner, lighter, more rigid construction
• a new built-in battery that lasts much longer
• the removal of all flaps and levers and covers (it now takes a screwdriver to open the back panel)
• a new multitouch glass trackpad
• new Mini DisplayPort video output (rather than mini-DVI)
• combined audio input and output ports (rather than separate audio in and out jacks)

Although we had hoped for a lower price point it seems Apple is content with the $999 price-tag.

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of $250.

OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

While searching for a cheap macbook keep in mind that you can speed up your new macbook simply by installing Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Apple has announced that it's long awaited operating system "Snow Leopard" will be available on August 28th 2009. This is just a few days before it's expected September release but we will take it.

You can pre-order Snow Leopard online.

When Apple introduced the new 13" Aluminum Unibody Macbook Pro many people decided that their 13" aluminum Macbook just wasn't good enough anymore.

Fortunately for the budget conscience this left a flood of cheap Macbooks on the market.

Whenever Apple introduces a new line up it is the perfect opportunity for those looking to purchase a computer without paying full retail to capitalize. Sometimes you can even find a brand new previous version Macbook at your local electronics store at a discounted price but you have to act quick as they go quickly.

A good play to find previous version cheap Macbooks is on eBay. Those people selling their previous versions Macbook are anxious and willing to sell quickly and at a much discounted price.

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Original Apple MacBook13 A1280 Aluminum Unibody Series2008 Version Battery    US $555.99

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Genuine New 9Cell Apple Macbook 13 108V Aluminum Battery A1280 MB771 MB771LL A    US $561.98

Genuine Battery Apple MacBook 13 Aluminum Unibody MB466J A MB771G A A1278 A1280    US $561.98

Genuine New 9Cell Apple Macbook 13 108V Aluminum Battery A1280 MB771 MB771LL A    US $555.99

Genuine Battery Apple MacBook 13 Aluminum Unibody MB466J A MB771G A A1278 A1280    US $555.99

MacBook Aluminum 13 24GHz Core2Duo 2GB RAM 250GB HDD iLife 11    US $899.99

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