mangochutney commented on New Pics Surface of Anonymous Apple Laptop, at 4:48 AM on Oct 9 Well, that looks more like a new MacBook. I think it is entirely possible that Apple drops that whole MB/MBP-distinction in a few days. Perhaps there will be the MBA and the MB in 13, 15 and 17" flavours. more » [gizmodo]

mangochutney commented on How to Buy Gadgets in China And Not Get Screwed, at 6:48 AM on Oct 7 The products are the same as far as I can tell. But don't expect huge savings on that stuff. Also, grab one at a store that you know has genuine products. I've seen Canon fakes that were stunningly well made. more » [gizmodo]

mangochutney commented on How to Buy Gadgets in China And Not Get Screwed, at 5:39 AM on Oct 7 Bargaining is a sport over here. Try buying jeans or shoes, it is madness. The best way is proposing a totally ludicrous price and then working your way up. No Chinese person will sell you anything if they don't make some kind of - usually a very very decent - profit. more » [gizmodo]

mangochutney commented on Walmart Unwittingly Sells iPod Nano Knockoff as Actual iPod, at 8:05 AM on Oct 6 I wonder at which price point they sell the knock-off? Same as the iPod? Because this knock-off costs around $20 with 4GB here in Beijing. (Which is still way too expensive, if you ask me.) more » [gizmodo]