Barney Stinson is a Mac but he’s Afraid to Show it

There are plenty of television shows these days in which Mac products are prominently featured. Some choose to display the Apple logo for all to see while others choose to hide it. “How I Met Your Mother,” which airs on CBS, is one show which takes the latter approach. I’ve spotted several Mac products in episodes over the past few years including the iPhone and the Mac computer line. However the Apple logo on each is always covered up. In last nights episode I clearly spotted a MacBook Air on Barney’s (character played by Neil Patrick Harris) desk however the Apple logo was conveniently covered up with some sort of logo. I don’t protest to know how television shows decide whether or not to cover the logos of specific brands or not. Another one of my favorite shows, “House,” which airs on FOX, choose to show off their MacBook Pro’s and the Apple logo in each and every episode.  I’m sure it has to do with money though – doesn’t everything?

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Larry has always had a passion for gear and gadgets. It all started for him with the release of the very first Palm Pilot. He has always had an interest in handheld electronics. From handheld PDAs, to cell phones, Mp3 players, watches and other products, Larry is the first person his friends, family and colleagues call when they need advice on tech.

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  • Anonymous

    Barney’s always had that logo on his laptop. I think it’s his company’s logo. He’s also has always used an iPhone as well starting with the original in the earlier seasons.

    • lgreenberg

      That’s correct. Lilly also uses an iPhone but it’s always in an Agent18 case.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/TGZ75URQ6DKTCNXV3RV36ZKALQ Matthew

    The shows want to get “promotional consideration” for showing products. So, they cover up as many logos as possible. If you want them to show your logo, pay up. Just watch a reality show – they “fuzz out” any clothing item with a logo on it.

  • http://twitter.com/techbloggersean/status/133939035180769280 Sean Lin

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