December 18, 2008 8:00 AM PST
How do you like them Apple-branded apples?
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Blog!Nobon)
Some of you may have heard of a thing called the Apple iPod. Today, an apple farmer out of Japan brings you the iPod Apple. By placing hand-cut stickers of the Apple logo or a silhouette of an iPod on the fruit, the farmer gives these special apples "tan lines" that show love for his favorite consumer electronics brand.
I've been accused of being an Apple fanboy many times before (and, more recently, a Zune fanboy), but even I wouldn't go so far as to Apple-ize my food.
And being that the crown jewel of Cupertino is so litigious, the Japanese farmer might want to consider trading some of those apples for an attorney. I mean, Steve won't let that logo go on just anything these days.
(Source: Weird Asia News via Geekologie)
With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt. 
A little too far, but funny none-the-less!
Ed
They are easier to eat.
They don't give viruses
They have a lower total cost of ownership
:)
Have you ever had Fuji apples? They're frickin' good!!
Fruit with tan lines commanding a premium? Well, it's innovative. Hopefully the guy makes enough to pay for the lawyers he'll need for when he gets sued!
http://inventorspot.com/articles/these_apples_wear_their_hearts_their_peels_21262
Wonder how long before Tux shows up on an apple because, you know, Linux users want to put Linux on EVERYTHING! :)
Apple is known to copy good ideas and sell them at sky high prices.
- by idfubar December 20, 2008 10:30 PM PST
- If they're from Japan does that mean they're Fuji (and not Macintosh) apples?
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