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Apple Forces Pegatron to Stop Making ASUS Zenbooks

Looks like Apple is just about ready to start a legal battle, or more of them, with ASUS instead of Samsung this time, or so one may assume from the rather awkward situation that Pegatron got landed with. Pegatron is currently making ultrathin mobile personal computers for both Apple and Asustek Computer. In the ...

13 February 2012
08:58 GMT

All MacBook Pros Getting Air-Like Design in 2012 - Report

A report citing people familiar with Apple’s roadmap is reiterating an old rumor saying the company will revamp its entire MacBook Pro line, both inside and out, giving the laptops a design akin to that of the popular MacBook Air.The news isn't exactly breaking, since there has been a lot of talk about the...

12 February 2012
10:51 GMT

Apple Officially Ends the Life of Its Best Selling Mac

Touted as the best-selling Mac for years in a row, the White polycarbonate MacBook has officially reached its end-of-life. Apple made it clear in a message sent out to resellers this week. Apple had already discontinued the product last year, but continued to ship it to educational facilities. Starting now, that dea...

9 February 2012
08:11 GMT

Apple Posts Killer MacBook Air Offers, Slashes as Much as $400

Apple is selling a refurbished MacBook Air packing a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, and 256GB of NAND Flash for just $1,099 - a $400 discount from the notebook’s original retail price. Originally released October 2010, this MacBook Air is the first redesigned model with a square-ish appearance and FaceTime cam...

7 February 2012
11:19 GMT

If You Missed This Week’s New Mac Firmware Updates, Here They Are

This week Apple rolled out several updates for Mac users owning either a MacBook, a Macbook Pro, or a Mac mini. The updates didn’t come in bulk, so in case you missed them, you can grab them right here, right now. The three new firmware releases this week all have a common goal - to enable Lion Recovery from ...

27 January 2012
16:41 GMT

$699 MacBook Air Up For Grabs on Apple’s Online Store

A $699 MacBook Air is just waiting to be snatched from the Deals section of Apple’s online store.Saving its lucky buyer $200 (or 22% off) according to the listings at store.apple.com, the Refurbished MacBook Air 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo was originally released October 2010 and boasts an 11.6-inch LED-backlit gl...

3 January 2012
10:59 GMT

Pay Just $929 for this MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Core i5

As Apple prepares to introduce Retina display MacBooks (some day), people looking to get themselves a decently working MacBook Pro without too much pop can nab a nifty offer over at Apple Special Deals where a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.3GHz dual-core Intel i5 currently sells for $929.Originally released February 2011...

14 December 2011
11:31 GMT

Retina MacBook Pros with 2880x1800 Resolution on the Way - Report

A new report from China says Apple will release a high-resolution MacBook Pro lineup in the second quarter of 2012.Citing sources in the upstream supply chain, Digitimes says the new computers will boast a display resolution of 2880 by 1800, which should set new standards for panel specifications in the notebook indu...

14 December 2011
06:01 GMT

Touch Ultrabooks Will Give Trouble to Apple MacBooks and Tablets

Ultrabooks may not have touch support as a default feature now, but they definitely aren't going to lack it forever, not with Windows 8 in the pipeline. Digitimes is playing its part as supplier of small bits of information with potentially big implications. This once, it is ultrabooks and their likely future...

7 December 2011
09:03 GMT

15-inch MacBook Air Launching in Q1 2012 - Report

After countless rumors of Apple extending the MacBook Air line to include a bigger, 15-inch version with (presumably) Pro-level specifications, sources in Asia are now claiming that Cupertino is geared towards a Q1 2012 launch.Not one but three MacBook Air models will be on sale starting next year, said the sources f...

28 November 2011
07:32 GMT

Killer MacBook Air Deal Available Today from Apple

Apple is flashing an attractive offer on a MacBook Air before our eyes over at the company’s Special Deals section, where the refurbished unit can be yours for just $899. Read on for the full specs.While this computer is not the latest revision to the MacBook Air (i.e. doesn’t have Thunderbolt connectivit...

21 November 2011
10:19 GMT

Parts for Apple’s Mysterious 15-inch Ultra-Thin Notebook Now Shipping

Parts for a rumored ultra-thin MacBook Pro are now shipping in small volumes, according to upstream Asian suppliers doing business with Apple.Citing the industry sources in question, Digitimes says suppliers have started shipping a small volume of components for “a 15-inch ultra-thin notebook model from Apple&r...

15 November 2011
05:32 GMT

Redesigned Ultra-Thin 15-Inch MacBook Pro Enters Final Testing - Reports

Apple is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a radically redesigned 15-inch MacBook that is believed to emerge sometime early next year.The recent discovery of new part numbers in Apple’s inventory system led to widespread belief that Cupertino is refreshing its MacBook Pro lineup ahead of the holiday s...

31 October 2011
05:52 GMT

Apple Officially Updates MacBook Pro Line

As speculated, Apple has updated its MacBook Pro lineup with faster processors and bigger hard drives. However, the company made no announcement whatsoever and didn’t even take down its online store to place the new entries.While Apple generally puts up the yellow sticky sign to warn that something’s &lsq...

24 October 2011
07:55 GMT

Refreshed MacBook Pro Lineup Leaked

The rumored MacBook Pro refresh is just around the corner, with a proven reliable source now revealing the configurations slated for release as early as this week.Via 9to5mac comes word that Apple is indeed upgrading its Pro line of notebooks. Don’t expect any major overhaul, though.According to the source leak...

24 October 2011
04:08 GMT

New MacBook Pros Launching Next Week - Report

People in a position to know have received word that Apple is gearing up to launch updated MacBook Pro computers as soon as next week. A modified AirPort Express model with new wireless chips is also in the pipeline, the sources said.A report by 9to5mac cites a certain Mr. X who has been accurate on Apple rumors in t...

21 October 2011
05:17 GMT

'Memory' MacBook Pro Model Shows Up on Apple Store

Two mysterious listings for ‘MacBook Pro Memory Model’ on Apple’s online store has some people thinking Apple just leaked its own plans to introduce new laptops. The entries are tied to a November launch.As the screenshot above shows, Apple is featuring two entries for ‘MacBook Pro Memory Modu...

18 October 2011
07:14 GMT

MacBook Pro Refresh Just Around the Corner - Report

New internal code names for a bunch of new MacBook Pros indicate that a minor revision is on the way, possibly with Bluetooth 4.0 technology and a processor speed bump, according to a new report.Constrained MacBook Pro stock coupled with findings by the Cultofmac’s Mr. X suggest there will be a major revision t...

14 October 2011
04:47 GMT

Apple Acknowledges Video Issues with MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) Models

Apple informs via a Support document that it has discovered video problems with a relatively small number of MacBook Pro configurations, and that the company is working on a fix.According to a new Support document posted online by the Cupertino Mac maker, “…a small number of MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 201...

13 October 2011
16:31 GMT

Apple Explains Why Your MacBook’s Battery Is Acting Up

Apple has published a document that explains one of several potential reasons why you MacBook computer’s battery is draining faster than anticipated.The document addresses owners of either one of these systems: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)...

11 October 2011
04:33 GMT

White MacBook Up for Grabs via Apple Special Deals

If you’re on the lookout for a discount on your next Mac purchase and don’t mind buying a discontinued MacBook model, perhaps it is high time you paid the Apple store a visit, because there’s a shiny White polycarbonate MacBook just waiting for its future owner.Originally released May 2010, the Whit...

23 September 2011
09:02 GMT

Hackers Can Now Make a MacBook Blow Up in Your Lap

A renowned security researcher has discovered that the microcontroller used to monitor the power level of an Apple laptop can be compromised. This can allow a hacker to run custom code, potentially even causing the battery to explode.Security expert Charlie Miller, notorious for his hacking feats against Apple system...

23 July 2011
13:08 GMT

Apple Declares White MacBook Dead

Following the introduction of two updated Macintosh computers during yesterday’s Lion launch, Apple quietly discontinued the last-standing non-Pro MacBook model - the White MacBook. Remaining largely unchanged since its introduction, the White MacBook has long been Apple’s most popular Mac. It was s...

21 July 2011
08:05 GMT

HP Might Lose First Place as mobile PC Supplier

Looks like HP might not be doing that well on the laptop market if recent rumors in regards to the situation on the worldwide mobile PC front have any credence to speak of.With how things have been going on the IT market, some changes in regards to company rankings and such are naturally going to happen.In fact, thi...

1 July 2011
07:53 GMT

Fate of the White MacBook - Upgrade or Discontinuation

When Apple launches a MacBook Air that equals the white MacBook in performance, the latter should become irrelevant. However, some believe that recently constrained supplies of the legendary portable Mac indicate a looming refresh, rather than the discontinuation of the notebook. Once Apple’s most popular Ma...

30 June 2011
13:11 GMT

Intel in Danger of Losing Apple's MacBooks

That things are changing on the IT market is not something that can be classified as a mystery, but some say that things are getting particularly heated for a certain, high-tier maker of processors.Intel may not have been in that much heat about a year and a half ago, but these days seems to be bringing more and mor...

20 May 2011
09:20 GMT

‘Secret’ MacBook EFI Firmware Update Allows 8GB RAM Access

It has been revealed that a 2009 EFI firmware update from Apple contains code that allows certain MacBook computers to address a total of 8GB of RAM without hiccups, whereas tests carried out on the respective machines showed a cap of 6GB before the system started to shake. The explanation comes from Other World C...

8 March 2011
08:27 GMT

Leaked MacBook Pro Refresh Specs - 12h Battery Life, Better Screens

With an announcement just around the corner, multiple sources have begun hearing what Apple’s new MacBook Pros will pack in terms of hardware, with the latest leak coming from a French web site claiming the new systems will have better everything, while the 13-inch white MacBook will be discontinued.As Cupertin...

23 February 2011
05:09 GMT

Next-Gen MacBook Pros Arriving in 'Sealed Packages' at European Dealers - Report

All signs point to new MacBook computers, yet we cannot report ‘confirmed’ until Apple itself makes the big announcement. However, Apple has begun instructing retail staffers and resellers to not open sealed packages that should arrive at their doors soon. AppleInsider cites people briefed on the matte...

21 February 2011
09:01 GMT

Apple Is Asking Fans If MacBook Air Should Have Built-in 3G

Apple is surveying MacBook Air owners on a number of topics including 3G, data syncing, I/O usage, more computing power etc. in a move that should see the next-generation of Apple MacBooks gain new functionality both hardware- and software-wise. Apple is not the kind of company to carry out surveys to learn what t...

15 February 2011
09:07 GMT

Apple Laptop Containing Cure for Cancer Stolen in the US, No Backup Available

Every time we talk about an external storage or backup solution, we can't help but underline the importance of keeping a safety copy of one's data in a secure location, and it would seems that two researchers from the US might have just learned the important of backup in the hardest possible way.So, as a lo...

14 January 2011
10:15 GMT

Let’s Not Forget About the Special Deals Section of Apple’s Store

With Black Friday knocking on our doors, everyone looking to make a purchase at Apple has their eyes peeled to the company’s online store. But are they looking where they should be looking?Currently, Apple is featuring a Black Friday promo on the main page of its online store, promising great gifts for everyone...

25 November 2010
10:33 GMT

MacBook Users, Check Your Software Updaters

Apple has issued two separate EFI firmware updates for MacBook and MacBook Pro users using attached external displays that “occasionally incorrectly show a purple coloration.” The two releases came in tandem with Safari 5.0.3 and Boot Camp Software Update 3.2, so there’s a lot in store (as far as so...

19 November 2010
10:10 GMT

Apple’s Original MacBook Air Finally Makes Sense to Buy. As a Refurb

With two new MacBook Air computers released, Apple has finally treated the Special Deals section of its online store to some old-generation units priced at just $849. We’re talking about the 13-inch model which comes with a standard of 2GB of memory, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo pro...

24 October 2010
15:24 GMT

New MacBook Airs Ship with Mac OS X Restore USB Stick

Apple is effectively killing the CD with every new MacBook Air sold starting today, as the company has done away with the restore discs it used to include with every new laptop, replacing them with an Apple-branded Mac OS X restore USB stick (flash drive).Although the makers of the ultra thin laptop do not make a spe...

21 October 2010
03:38 GMT

Some Already Had a Hands-On with Apple’s 11-Inch MacBook Air

A person who has had a “working” 11-inch MacBook Air in their possession recently has been eager to share the new information with Engadget. The tech-site, for its part, has been more than eager to share this last minute leak with the entire world.According to the report, this person had a hands on experi...

20 October 2010
06:19 GMT

Prototype MacBook Air Leaks Ahead of Apple October 20 Event

With two days to go before Apple unveils a potential new operating system for its Macintosh lineup, as well as new hardware that replaces some old Macs, an anonymous tipster was kind enough to leak images of an alleged prototype MacBook Air, albeit a rather old one.Engadget were the lucky ones to receive the pictures...

18 October 2010
03:06 GMT

The iWorkCase Protects Every Photographer's Apple MacBook

Since quite a large number of professional photographers employ Apple notebooks actively in their workflows, whether during the editing or capturing processes, Immanuel Meier found it a good idea to come up with a product that will protect the respective portable computing systems while in use on location, namely the...

18 October 2010
03:04 GMT

MacBook Air Refresh Looms, Resellers Say

All but one of the Apple Authorized Resellers tracked by AppleInsider as part of its Mac Price Guide have reported depleted stock of low-end 1.83GHz MacBook Air units, in what is reportedly a clear sign that Apple is refreshing the ultra-thin notebook. The news comes amid rumors of a 11.6-inch model being assembled a...

7 October 2010
04:34 GMT

Apple Is Actually ‘Downgrading’ the MacBook Air, Taiwan Sources Say

Quanta, Apple’s primary notebook manufacturer, has reportedly landed orders for 11.6-inch MacBooks, with shipments of the “11.6-inch” laptops being expected to top 400,000-500,000 units in 2010, industry sources indicated to the DigiTimes.The first clues pointing towards Apple’s plans to revam...

24 September 2010
09:25 GMT

Apple Has 'Surprise' MacBook Upgrade on the Table for Fall 2010 - Report

Looking at Apple’s yearly schedules for product refreshes, one would be inclined to believe that the October-November 2010 timeframe holds at least one surprise from Cupertino - a revamped MacBook Air, a source claims.A post at t-gaap.com (Three Guys And A Podcast) appropriately notes that “October is a v...

18 September 2010
12:16 GMT

Apple Refunding MacBook Air Owners Over Paid Hinge Repairs

In a Support document entitled “Troubleshooting MacBook Air hinges,” Apple reveals that owners its ultra-thin notebook experiencing hinge-related issues may be eligible for a refund, should the customer have paid for a repair in the past.“Learn what you can do if you experience one or more of these ...

10 July 2010
13:18 GMT

QuickerTek Intros UniBody Mac Carry Handles with Bonus Feature - Better Cooling

QuickerTek is now shipping carry handles for Apple’s unibody MacBooks, including the white, polycarbonate model. The carry handles are made from non-flex aircraft-grade aluminum. The handle is built with captive screws and attaches with a bracket mount that uses the existing screw holes on the back of the compu...

1 July 2010
04:37 GMT

MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Sells for $759 - Apple Deals

Although few may be interested in Apple’s latest deals on refurbished Macs, with the WWDC10 Steve Jobs keynote knocking on our door, Softpedia feels compelled to point its readers’ attention to the $759 price tag Apple has listed for the polycarbonate, unibody MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 2GB of ...

7 June 2010
10:09 GMT

Apple Deals Featuring New, Sub-$1,000 MacBooks

A refurbished MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo can now be acquired for $929 from Apple’s Deals section over at its online store, saving customers some $270 on the purchase of this portable Apple computer. For $999, Apple has a Refurbished MacBook 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Aluminum on offer. (Click on the c...

4 June 2010
08:59 GMT

Desktop Macs, Laptops from $759 at Apple’s Deals Section

A white, polycarbonate, unibody MacBook can now be acquired from Apple’s online store for $759 via the company’s Special Deals section. Other deals can nab you an aluminum MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, and a 21.5-inch iMac with 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for under $1,000. Apple’s online store...

25 May 2010
08:14 GMT

MacBook Mid 2010 Teardown

Speaking of Apple’s newly updated MacBook , the tech-savvy people at iFixit couldn’t resist the urge of acquiring the polycarbonate, unibody-design Mac laptop and pry it open to see what was new, and what stayed the same. As already revealed by Apple, the updated MacBook model not only includes better NV...

21 May 2010
10:15 GMT

$759 White MacBook (Unibody) Now Available from Apple’s Online Store - Special Deals

Apple’s Special Deals section is featuring one of the cheapest prices we’ve ever seen on a MacBook computer - $759 for a Refurbished MacBook 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. Also under $1,000 is a pre-owned MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with a 13-inch display and aluminum, unibody enclosure. In fact, bot...

21 May 2010
09:55 GMT

Mid-2010 MacBook Supports HDMI with Audio Output

Although Apple found that it wasn’t necessary to issue an official report confirming recent hardware upgrades to its popular, 13-inch, polycarbonate MacBook, the company did post a document online pointing out to newly added support for audio and video output via its Mini DisplayPort, enabling users to connect ...

19 May 2010
06:18 GMT

Apple Confirms New $999 MacBook with NVIDIA GeForce 320M Graphics

As expected, Apple has upgraded its base MacBook model today, adding a faster processor, better graphics, and a built-in, ten-hour battery, bringing the $999 system very close to the low-end MacBook Pro configurations, which start at $1,199. Softpedia reported yesterday that Vietnam was again the source of an Apple l...

18 May 2010
08:58 GMT


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