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Apple’s Cheapest MacBook Air – 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for $699

Instead of paying $999 for a brand new MacBook Air, some customers might be interested in shaving off as much as $200 to buy a refurbished model from 2010, with 2GB of RAM, 64GB of Flash storage, and NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics. The offer is limited to United States residents. Packing a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo proc...

21 May 2012
07:21 GMT

HP Says Its Spectre XT Is Nothing Like the MacBook Air

After launching the new ENVY Spectre XT Ultrabook this week, HP design executive Stacy Wolff was pressed to respond to a question regarding design, and a potential design-centric lawsuit from Apple. The similarities between Apple’s MacBook Air and the Spectre are not as striking as with other laptops out there...

10 May 2012
05:47 GMT

$799 MacBook Airs Coming in Q3 2012 - Report

Reportedly aiming to take on Intel’s upcoming ultra-books priced around $700 US (roughly 538 EUR), Apple is said to be planning the release of a $799 MacBook Air model in the third quarter of 2012. Citing the usual industry sources from Apple’s upstream supply chain, the hit-and-miss DigiTimes has a new ...

7 May 2012
08:55 GMT

MacBook Air Core i5, 4GB RAM, 12GB SSD for $999 (US Only)

A current-generation MacBook Air refurb featuring some impressive hardware specs can be yours today for just $999, which is the base price for a lower-specced model sold brand new. This refurbished MacBook Air boasts Intel’s 1.6GHz Core i5 (dual-core) processor, an 11.6-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-back...

4 May 2012
10:06 GMT

MacBook Air Refurb Sells for $849

Apple today is featuring a sweet deal on a refurbished MacBook Air packing Intel’s 1.6GHz (dual-core) Core i5 processor.Originally released July 2011, this refurbished $849 MacBook Air features an 11.6-inch (diagonal) high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 2GB of memory, 64GB flash storage, a Th...

28 April 2012
11:33 GMT

Apple Discounts MacBook Air by $300 on Special Deals

A refurbished MacBook Air from 2010 featuring Intel’s 1.86 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM and 128GB flash storage can be yours today for $899.00 (US only), according to the listings over at the Special Deals section of Apple’s online store.Originally released October 2010, this is the first MacBook Air model ...

23 April 2012
10:50 GMT

New MacBook Airs Prepared for June Launch, Chinese Paper Says

A Chinese newspaper is dishing out information about the upcoming laptop releases from Apple, Sony, HP and Toshiba, mentioning that a MacBook Air refresh from Apple is expected this June. Hit-and-miss publication DigiTimes is citing a Chinese-language Apple Daily report as saying that “Taiwan-based notebook OD...

5 April 2012
10:21 GMT

Production of Next-Gen MacBook Pros Begins Next Month - Report

Industry sources are telling DigiTimes that Apple has placed orders for the next-generation of MacBook Pro computers, with the first batch expected to enter mass production next month. Likely equipped with the newest Ivy Bridge processors from Intel, the next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro is to enter manufacturing ...

29 March 2012
04:40 GMT

Slim MacBook Pros Now in Production, Sources Say

Sources at Apple’s supply chain partners are telling DigiTimes that Apple has revised its MacBook Pro line to include a slimmer chassis with no optical drive. By removing the optical disc drive, Apple will release 13- and 15-inch laptops that retain their Pro-status with higher specs than the MacBook Air, the ...

16 March 2012
10:51 GMT

Apple Gear Maker Says a 15-Inch Air Is Coming

A premium Mac accessory maker is spreading rumors that Apple will kill off the MacBook Pro as we know it by introducing a 15-inch model akin to the MacBook Air. Talking to Electricpig, this anonymous vendor said (quoted from the report) that “Apple’s likely to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air in April, effec...

14 March 2012
11:36 GMT

CeBIT 2012: LG Showcases Xnote Z330 Ultrabook, Thinner Than a MacBook Air

Introduced in Korea at the end of last year, LG’s thinner than a MacBook Air Xnote Z330 Ultrabook made its appearance at this year’s CeBIT fair, suggesting that the company plans to make its ultra-thin available in other parts of the world. Borrowing more than a few design hints from its Apple-built riva...

9 March 2012
17:11 GMT

14-Inch MacBook Air Possibly Headed to China

Sources from the upstream supply chain in Asia are saying that Apple is considering the introduction of a 14-inch MacBook Air model to satisfy demand for this particular notebook configuration in the Far East. The usually well-connected industry sources from Asia are telling DigiTimes that Apple may be "considering"...

29 February 2012
09:26 GMT

There’s a New MacBook Air Model Coming, Taiwanese Sources Say

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a new MacBook Air model, boosting Quanta's revenues in the process, according to a new report from Asia. Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes reports that "Apple [is] set to launch a new MacBook Air model [and] Quanta's revenues are expected to grow further in the ...

21 February 2012
09:52 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

MacBook Air Sells for $699 via Apple Special Deals

You’re probably not going to find a cheaper MacBook Air straight from Apple’s online store, so even if this unit here is refurbished, you might want to delve into the specs and see if it matches your computing needs. For $699, Apple today is selling a Refurbished MacBook Air 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo that...

10 February 2012
10:53 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

Your MacBook Air Could Boast 480GB Storage with This 6G Kit from OWC

Hardware vendor Other World Computing (OWC) is launching its Mercury Aura Pro Express 6G SSD upgrade for MacBook Air users. The kit can increase your storage capacity to 480GB with 6G (6Gb/s) and 3G data rate capabilities. The Aura Pro modules are said to deliver higher performance, functionality, and reliability th...

30 January 2012
15:11 GMT

Apple’s ‘Special Deals’ Features Something for Everyone Today

If you’re looking for bargain prices on a Mac, iPod, or iPad, Apple has something for everyone today. There’s a refurbished 2010 MacBook Air that sells for just $699, a 3G-capable iPad (first-generation) for discounted by $130, and a $99 iPod nano with 8GB of storage.Listed as Refurbished MacBook Air 1.4 ...

30 January 2012
08:29 GMT

Apple Slashes $350 off 2009 MacBook Air

A refurbished MacBook Air that originally shipped in 2009 with a 13-inch display and a 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor can be yours today for just $949 (U.S. only). There’s more. This ultra-thin and ultra-compact notebook boasts a 128GB solid-state drive (SSD), 2GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and...

10 January 2012
09:20 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

The MacBook Air’s Implications for the SSD Market

Less than a day into the release of a report featuring Apple as the centerpiece (Global Multi-Touch Market 2011-2016), Research and Markets has announced the addition yet another report to their portfolio - "SSD Insights - The Catalyst" SSD Insights - The Catalyst examines Apple's relatively recent developments ...

15 December 2011
13:41 GMT

Save $400 on this 1.86 GHz MacBook Air

Every now and then Apple makes considerable discounts on the Special Deals area of its online store, and today is one of those days with the company selling a 2010 MacBook Air at a $400 discount.I’m talking about this Refurbished MacBook Air 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo which goes for $1,099 and delivers some impr...

15 December 2011
10:16 GMT

Startup Wants to Make MacBook Air Dock

If you ever wanted a dock for your MacBook Air, this is your chance to act as a project that wants to do just that has put up a pledge on Kickstarter to help its raise the $50,000 it needs to begin production of the LandingZone.The startup has built two such prototypes and expects the final device to retail for aroun...

29 November 2011
10:29 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

MacBook Air Drops to $799 - Special Deals

If Apple’s modest Black Friday discounts don’t cut it for you, perhaps I can pique your interest in a MacBook Air refurb originally launched in 2010 and replenished by Apple to sell for no more than $799, a $300 saving for whomever wishes to own it.The ultra-thin and highly portable system comes with a 1....

25 November 2011
08:58 GMT

Apple Shaves Off $350 on 2009 MacBook Air (2.13GHz)

It’s not a Black Friday deal, but one that you can pick up on as soon as you’re done reading this blog post. Apple is slashing as much as $350 off a MacBook Air manufactured in 2009, packing a powerful processor and graphics, and decent SSD storage too.Originally released mid 2009, this Refurbished MacBoo...

24 November 2011
04:25 GMT

$400 off MacBook Air 1.86 GHz, 256GB Flash Storage

Apple is featuring a kick a** discount through the Special Deals area of its online store where customers can now secure a refurbished MacBook Air whose price has been slashed by a whopping $400.I’m sure many of you already know what to expect from this deal (it’s not like this is the first time I’m...

22 November 2011
10:56 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

AMD Almost Powered Apple's MacBook Air

This is a case of what might have been, and it might have been major indeed if a certain plan of Apple's hadn't ended up axed at the very last moment.Apple made the news again, this time not for anything it did, but for something it didn't do, though it planned to. At least, this is what SemiAccurate ...

18 November 2011
11:13 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

Apple Slashes $250 Off 13-Inch MacBook Air, 1.86 GHz, 128GB SSD

Following two days of nothing but Mac mini refurbs and several other deals going over the $1,000 mark, Apple’s Special Deals area is now featuring fresh offers on MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, some of which save their buyer as much as $250.A Refurbished MacBook Air 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo selling for $899 del...

8 November 2011
09:11 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

EFI Firmware Updates for MacBook Pro, Air, Mac Mini

In addition to to the iMac EFI update we talked about earlier today, Apple has fired off three new firmware updates towards owners of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers, as well as one for owners of a Mac mini.Macbook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.3 improves the stability of MacBook Pro (early 2011) computers and is r...

27 October 2011
04:59 GMT

MacBook Air Sells $250 Cheaper on Apple Deals

A 2010 MacBook Air notebook packing a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 128GB of flash storage can be acquired now for $949 (around 700 EUR) via Apple Deals.Reserved for refurbished Macintosh systems, the Special Deals Section on Apple’s online store is featuring some attractive offers lately.One of those...

10 October 2011
04:37 GMT

AMD Has Low Expectations from Ultrabooks

Many on the PC industry have been lauding the ultrabook initiative, but AMD is among those who don't really expect these laptops to prove very formidable, not with the MacBook Air around. The main trait that companies expect to push ultrabooks forward are the thin and lightweight design. Unfortunately, ev...

1 October 2011
03:50 GMT

New $699 MacBook Airs Arrive via Apple Special Deals

As the (work) week is coming to an end, Apple is again featuring attractive prices for Mac refurbs, including one irresistible MacBook Air 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo going for just $699 (about 517 EUR).Crafted especially for the customer who likes not only brains and brawn, but also looks, Apple’s 2010 MacBook Ai...

30 September 2011
10:36 GMT

$250 Off Server Mac mini, MacBook Air 1.86 GHz - Apple Deals

Apple is featuring numerous attractive offers on refurbished Macs today, two of which can save their lucky buyers up to $250 on each purchase.Among the numerous discounts listed by Apple on both the portable and desktop fronts, two stand out with $250 in savings.Topping the list of refurbs today is a Mac mini with Sn...

26 September 2011
05:46 GMT

Acer Says Intel Must Reduce CPU Prices to Compete with the MacBook Air

Acer, and many other notebook makers, have been pretty vocal when it comes to complaining about the prices pushed by Intel for components used in Ultrabook designs, and Acer Taiwan's president Scott Lin has recently made its opinion yet again known when it said that CPU prices need to go down to let their ultra-...

20 September 2011
05:15 GMT

MacBook Air Drops to $699 Record Low via Apple Deals

As of today, Apple is selling refurbished MacBook Air computers for as low as $699, a record price drop for the ultra-thin laptops sold through the Special Deals of the company’s online store.Saving the buyer $200 the $699 Refurbished MacBook Air 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo originally released October 2010 comes w...

20 September 2011
03:23 GMT

Blazing Fast MacBook Airs Expected in 2012

A new Intel CPU (central processing unit) architecture may boost the already fast MacBook Air even further, should Apple release upgraded systems packing a new line or processors from Intel called “Ivy Bridge”.Not long before the ultra-thin MacBook Air reaches the end of its last refresh cycle, Apple may ...

16 September 2011
13:31 GMT

MacBook Air Gets First SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD Option

Other World Computing (OWC) has released a new, ‘world’s-first’ storage upgrade option for MacBook Air owners. The solid state drives for the 2011 Apple MacBook Air models offers higher transfer speeds and use a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface.Marketed as “For MacBook Air 2010-2011 Edition”, the...

16 September 2011
05:05 GMT

Mac OS X 10.7.1 Addresses MacBook Air Flickering, Mac mini SD Card Slot Troubles

Apple this week released Mac OS X 10.7.1, an incremental software update to its latest operating system, Lion. The release delivers a number of specific fixes and enhancements for MacBook Air laptops and Mac mini desktop computers.Apple’s Mac OS X 10.7.1 does well to address general operating system issues for ...

17 August 2011
07:16 GMT

Apple Threatened Intel to Abandon Their Chips If Power Consumption Wasn't Improved

Apple has reportedly threatened Intel to move away from using their processors in future ultra-portable notebook designs, such as the MacBook Air, if the chip giant doesn't do anything about decreasing the power consumption of their processors.According to the Mac Rumors website, which cites Greg Welch, director...

12 August 2011
15:31 GMT

Apple's MacBook Air Might Get Upgraded 500MB/s Samsung SSD

Apple's ultra-portable wonder, the MacBook Air, might get even more powerful than it is now, as reports suggest the Cupertino, California company could possibly update the MBA to include Samsung's recently launched PM830 SSD devices capable of reaching transfer speeds up to 500MB/s.Apple is currently using ...

11 August 2011
06:11 GMT

AMP Intros ZIF SSD Upgrade Kit for First-Gen MacBook Air and Sony VAIO Notebooks

Active Media Products has just announced the introduction of a new series of ZIF SSD upgrade kits for first-generation MacBook Air, Sony VAIO and other ultra-portable notebook owners that enables them to quickly and seamlessly increase the storage performance of their notebooks.Users have the option of choosing betwe...

8 August 2011
05:07 GMT

Notebook Makers Complain Intel's Ultrabooks Can't Outprice the MacBook Air

Even though Intel is promoting its Ultrabook project as one of the greatest innovations brought to the mobile computing space, notebook makers are becoming increasingly skeptical this concept as many believe it will fail if the machines built won't be less expensive than the MacBook Air. In the last months, I...

3 August 2011
09:34 GMT

$999 for 2010 MacBook Air with 128GB SSD

Apple’s Special Deals section is featuring an attractive offer on a 2010 MacBook Air with a 128GB solid state drive and a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor for just $999.Previously sold for $1,199, this system is now $200 cheaper for two reasons:1. new MacBook Airs with Thunderbolt I/O and Sandy Bridge CPUs a...

1 August 2011
10:57 GMT

Real Apple Store Services a Fake MacBook Air

It’s getting harder and harder to get thrown out of an Apple retail store nowadays. You’d think they’d not tolerate bringing in a fake Apple product for repair, but apparently they’ll even troubleshoot it for you.Comedian Mark Malkoff recently proved to the world that Apple retail stores are q...

29 July 2011
10:01 GMT

Apple Building Thinner, Air-Like MacBook Pros - Reports

In order to better compete with upcoming super-slim notebooks, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new MacBook Pro family that borrows key design elements from the MacBook Air line, including a thinner, tapered design, solid state storage, and no optical drive. Two separate reports corroborate each other&rsqu...

27 July 2011
05:09 GMT

MacBook Airs Drop to $749 on Apple Deals

A refurbished MacBook Air with a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor originally released in October 2010 goes for an affordable $749 through Apple’s Special Deals section, Softpedia has found. Other similar (if not more attractive) offers are available as well.With Apple introducing new MacBook Air systems to ma...

22 July 2011
10:41 GMT


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