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Apple Sues Vendor of Fake MacBook Power Adapters

Earlier this week, the company developing Mac OS X filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Media Solutions Holdings, a firm that allegedly copied the design of one of Apple’s products, and is now selling MacBook Power Adapters based on that design. Apple’s Power Adapter for MacBooks, also known as the...

26 November 2009
09:00 GMT

MacBook Pro Catches Fire Over Night

A MacBook Pro user writing over at MacForums claims his laptop caught fire during an over-night backup session. Apple instructs Mac users to leave their notebooks running with the MagSafe adapter plugged in while long backup sessions take place. The user reveals this is actually the third MagSafe adapter his MBP has ...

21 May 2009
06:02 GMT

SMC Firmware Updates Available for New MacBooks (Late 2008)

Apple has quietly released new firmware updates for users of its Late 2008 notebooks, the 13-inch unibody MacBook, the new 15-inch Pro, and the revised MacBook Air. The updates improve the behavior of the notebooks' battery charge indicator lights. On its Support page, Apple reveals that version 1.2 of the MacBo...

11 December 2008
02:46 GMT

MagSaver Saves Your MacBook Adapter from a Yanked Cord

Not long ago, Apple announced it would replace all broken MagSafe adapters for free. The widespread issues surrounding the MacBook's power adapter have also prompted Southern Mac Refurbishing to develop a solution, so that users will no longer have to deal with yanked cords.Apple's MagSafe adapters are appa...

2 September 2008
03:12 GMT

Apple Replaces Broken MagSafe Adapters for Free

Apple's MagSafe adapters are apparently so faulty that the company has decided to replace all of them, free of charge, whether your MacBook is in warranty or not. Just make an appointment at the Genius Bar (at your local Apple Retail Store) and they'll set you up with a new MagSafe adapter in no time.From A...

20 August 2008
05:31 GMT

QuickerTek Offers Solar Power Solution for MacBook Air Users

MacBook Air owners, QuickerTek has released the Apple Juicz, a device that uses solar cells to power up your ultra-thin Apple notebook. It folds neatly but costs quite a lot. An additional hundred bucks are also required for a modified MacBook adapter."The solar cell represents the ultimate in flexibility. No power s...

14 July 2008
05:49 GMT

MacBook Pro Power Adapter Shortage?

MacBook Pro power adapters are becoming increasingly hard to find as Apple is apparently pulling inventory and not releasing any more until it has new versions available. It would seem that the motivation is avoiding possible problems cause by flawed adapters, and should end as soon as the new model is ready.The onl...

11 October 2007
11:59 GMT


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