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Next-Gen Macs Reportedly Benchmarked

Recent posts on GeekBench, a cross-platform processor benchmark, indicate there are at least two new Macintosh computers coming out of Cupertino this summer.Posts from May 10th and May 13th show entries for a new iMac13,2 and a “MacBookPro9,1’ respectively, running Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.On the deskt...

14 May 2012
06:06 GMT

iMac Clone Sells for $300

Here’s a cool iMac clone created (where else if not the land of all knock offs) in China and selling for $300 American (around 226 EUR). Too good to be true? Actually, no. It is true, but it’s not good at all.Developed and created by Shanzhaiben in Shenzhen City (not Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA) the all-i...

28 April 2012
10:44 GMT

G.Skill Releases 32GB Memory Kit for Apple iMac

G.Skill thought it had released enough memory kits for PCs or just figured Apple iMacs could do with some special attention. Either way, it supplied a new memory product for the latter. The product in question is really a large-capacity kit, where “large capacity” means no less than 32 GB. That's mo...

6 April 2012
13:11 GMT

Anti-Glare iMac 2012 to Spell Profits for Quanta, Foxconn - Report

DigiTimes has a new scoop on the next-generation line of iMacs, reporting that PC ODM Quanta Computer and assembler Foxconn Technology are expected to see revenue boosts thanks to the launch of Apple's new iMacs. Set to launch this June with Ivy Bridge processors from Intel, “the new iMac is rumored to fe...

6 April 2012
07:43 GMT

iMac 2012 Incoming: Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge - Report

A reliable tipster is telling Howtoarena.com that Apple is planning an iMac refresh in the coming months. The desktop computers will boast Intel’s 22nm-based Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors, and they’re expected to drop in the June-July time frame. This allegedly reliable source in the Chinese ...

4 April 2012
15:41 GMT

Anti-Glare iMacs On the Way

Apple is reportedly gearing up to release new all-in-one iMac computers with anti-reflective displays. The company’s products have been both praised and criticized for their shiny screens that sometimes impede movie watching, reading text etc., in well-lit areas. G-Tech is reportedly ramping up its production ...

2 April 2012
09:46 GMT

Apple Releases iMac Update to Address Graphics Glitch

A new software update is available from the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California addressing glitches with the graphics on iMac computers. “This firmware update fixes a graphics issue that may cause an iMac to hang under certain conditions,” reads Apple’s tech note. Apple...

1 March 2012
03:37 GMT

iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Core i3 for Just $929 - Special Deals

Apple’s Special Deals section is featuring one piece of attractive Macintosh computer that boasts one of the newer Core i3 processors, a 21.5-inch display, 4 gigs of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive, all for the all-time-low of $929. Saving its lucky buyer $170, this refurbished iMac was originally released July 20...

24 February 2012
12:04 GMT

Apple Updates Macintosh Family to Improve Stability

Apple this week updated the firmware of most of its Macintosh models, including the iMac, the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini, to patch a number of issues that affected all systems in a similar manner. With the exception of the Mac Pro, which many believe will get discontinued soon, the entire Macinto...

24 February 2012
03:50 GMT

Lion Internet Recovery Released for 2010 Macs

Three new firmware updates are available for download onto 2010 Mac computers, enabling Internet Recovery on systems running OS X Lion.iMac EFI Update 1.8 “enables Lion Recovery from an Internet connection on iMac (Mid 2010) models,” says Apple.MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.6 does the same thing for M...

8 February 2012
02:51 GMT

Apple Drops iMac Core i5 Mid-2011 to $999 — Special Deals

A new-generation iMac boasting the latest Intel processor and powerful NVIDIA graphics can be yours for just $999, only through Apple’s Special Deals section.This refurbished iMac boasts a 2.5GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 CPU and a 21.5-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display. Released May 2011, the system fur...

23 January 2012
10:04 GMT

$999 iMac for Sale on Special Deals

A 21.5-inch iMac originally released last year is up for grabs on Apple’s Special Deals section for just $999 (U.S. only), saving its lucky buyer $200. Listed as Refurbished iMac 21.5-inch 2.5GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, this computer was originally released in May 2011, and boasts a 21.5-inch LED-backlit glos...

6 January 2012
14:31 GMT

Slimmer 'iMac TV' on the Way, Says Analyst

Apple may give us a glimpse at the future of television (as the Cupertino company sees it) via a refresh to the iMac line which, according to Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair, will boast TV capabilities for the first time.Blair made his claims in a research note on Apple in which he asserted that the next version o...

8 December 2011
05:59 GMT

Apple Pushes iMac EFI Update 1.7

A new firmware update targeting iMac models released earlier this year is now available for download, according to the listings at Apple’s Support Downloads section.iMac EFI Update 1.7 is said to enable Lion Recovery from an Internet connection, and also includes fixes that resolve issues with Apple Thunderbolt...

27 October 2011
02:31 GMT

Apple Releases iMac Update to Fix Graphics

A new firmware update is available from Apple with the purpose of addressing a graphics issue that caused some users’ iMacs to hang under certain conditions when running OS X Lion. According to the Cupertino, California based technology giant, iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 “fixes a graphics issue that may...

25 August 2011
05:02 GMT

Other World Computing Upgrades Apple's iMac

Apple describes its iMac as the ultimate desktop computer, but OWC seems to have found more than one way to have the machine go well beyond its standard specs, creating both RAM and storage upgrades. For Other World Computing to create products meant to replace the components of Apple products is not really a new...

25 August 2011
02:40 GMT

Apple Reveals New 21.5-Inch iMac, Costs Under $1000

Apple always has a big line of systems on sale, but it looks like the company figured it was time for a new one to show up, so it went ahead and delivered an iMac with a price of less than $1,000.Apple may be known for its systems that don't shy away from requiring solid sums of money, but there seems to be a c...

8 August 2011
08:54 GMT

Apple: Your iMac’s Hard Drive Is Faulty, Come In for Replacement

Apple is addressing owners of 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac systems with acknowledgment that their 1TB hard drive may be faulty. Customers who bought an iMac between May 2011 and July 2011 are encouraged to contact the company for a free replacement of their Seagate drive.The announcement comes both via email, to custom...

24 July 2011
10:45 GMT

iMac Graphic FW Update 2.0 Released

Apple is addressing issues with certain iMacs becoming unresponsive on startup, with a white or gray background, or vertical lines showing up on the display.According to the Cupertino, California-based company, iMac Graphic FW Update 2.0 “fixes an issue that in rare cases may cause an iMac to hang during startu...

9 June 2011
02:54 GMT

iMac Refresh Hints at Forthcoming Backlit Desktop Keyboards

The Keyboard preference pane on Early 2011 iMac systems seems to indicate that Apple may be working on enhanced desktop peripherals, namely a backlit keyboard for work in low-light conditions. While the technology has long been present in the company’s portable Macintosh computers, Apple has so far seen no r...

5 May 2011
07:59 GMT

OWC Upgrades the Memory of Apple iMacs

As many no doubt know, Apple recently unleashed its newest iMac computers, and it looks like companies that make hardware for them, in this case OWC, have made their move as well.As it is its custom, Apple recently updated its entire line of iMac computers, revealing systems that, among other things, feature Intel S...

5 May 2011
06:51 GMT

Intel's Z68 Chipset Makes Appearance in 2011 Apple iMac

Even though the Intel Z68 Express chipset isn't expected to be officially launched until May 11, Apple has already started using this PCH in its recently released 2011 iMac all-in-one systems that are now available for purchase. This was uncovered in an iFixit's teardown of the new 21.5-inch iMac that wa...

5 May 2011
05:14 GMT

New iMacs Have Detachable Graphics Cards

Wasting no time as Apple rolled out new versions of its popular iMac computers, the tinkerers at iFixit grabbed their screwdrivers, popped open the chassis of the model equipped with AMD Radeon HD 6750M graphics, and posted their findings in a typical teardown report. In the teardown, iFixit notes the usual small...

4 May 2011
10:42 GMT

Now’s the Time to Get an iMac

Whether you’re looking to employ a new iMac for maximum performance, or whether you just need a fair configuration for under $1,000, now’s the time to see what Apple has on offer. Recently refreshed with quad-core Sandy Bridge processors from Intel, as well as Thunderbolt ports and FaceTime HD cameras, t...

4 May 2011
09:09 GMT

Apple Launches New iMacs with Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge CPUs, FaceTime HD

As rumored, Apple today updated its all-in-one iMac computers with next-generation quad-core processors, powerful new graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. The system starts at $1,199 - the same as before - only the computer is now up to 70 percent faster, while the new grap...

3 May 2011
08:54 GMT

Sandy-Bolt iMacs to Arrive Next Week, Sources Indicate

Recent rumors regarding Apple’s desktop line of computers indicate that an iMac refresh with Sandy Bridge CPUS and Thunderbolt I/O technology is due out soon. According to those who’ve further investigated the matter, said computers are to arrive next week. Apple-centric blog 9to5mac cites a certain Mr...

26 April 2011
05:50 GMT

Apple Prepping New iMacs with Thunderbolt, Sandy Bridge CPUs - Report

Reports from three different sources across the U.S. and Asia say that Apple’s current iMac stock is getting depleted, in anticipation of a refresh. Indeed due for some hardware upgrading, iMac supplies have never been so constrained, according to 9to5mac citing the people familiar with this matter. These...

20 April 2011
05:06 GMT

iMacs with All-New Screens Touted by Supply Chain Sources

Apple may introduce new iMacs alongside the rumored new line of MacBook Pro computers, sources close to industry publication DigiTimes have said. An Apple event is even more likely now, should these claims prove accurate. Citing supply chain sources, DigiTimes outlines that Apple could well launch new iMac desktop c...

22 February 2011
17:01 GMT

Apple Slashes $400 off iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - Special Deals

New and noteworthy discounts are available from Apple’s Special Deals area, where the Mac maker is featuring a reconditioned iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo for $1,099.00 ($400 off the original retail price). A refurbished MacBook 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo can also be had for $849 (15% off).Apple’s ...

16 January 2011
13:02 GMT

Add a 3TB Internal HDD to Your 27-Inch 2010 iMac

While the 2010 27-inch Apple iMac systems are some pretty cool computing systems, their storage capabilities aren't exactly superb, and that's exactly the issue OWC wants to tackle with their latest offering, namely a 3TB drive option.As Electronista reports, OWC's offering is a part of OWC's turn...

7 December 2010
14:11 GMT

Apple LED Cinema Displays, iMacs Getting New HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Converter/Scaler

Atlona has launched over the past few years quite a few products targeting specifically Apple's LED Cinema displays and widescreen iMacs, and now, the company's back with yet another such offering, namely the DP300 HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Converter/Scaler.The new adapter/scaler from Atlona is a successor b...

7 December 2010
12:51 GMT

Sintek Photronics Denies Shipping iMac Touchscreens to Apple

A report citing industry sources that said Apple was on track to begin testing a new touch-centric iMac has been denied by Barry Wu, VP and spokesperson of Sintek Photronics, the company previously believed to have landed an order with Apple for the touch-screens allegedly targeting new Macs.Las week, Softpedia repor...

6 October 2010
06:26 GMT

Testing on Apple’s ‘iMac Touch’ Begins with Arrival of Capacitive Screens from Sintek - Report

Rumor has it that Apple is gearing up to materialize one of its recently emerged patent applications involving a touch-screen iMac, according to a report citing industry sources, which notes that Sintek Photronics reportedly sent samples of projected capacitive touch panels over to Cupertino “to be incorporated...

1 October 2010
06:34 GMT

Apple Slashes a Substantial $850.00 off 24-inch 3.06GHz iMac Refurb

Apple’s Special Deals section is always a good place to start looking for a new Mac, should you want to save a buck or, say… $850 bucks, if you need a decently-specced iMac but don’t have $2,200 to spare.The all-in-one desktop Mac boasts a 24-inch glossy widescreen display, 4GB of memory, 1TB hard ...

28 September 2010
10:38 GMT

Apple Paving the Way for Touchscreen iMac Running OS X and iOS Simultaneously

A newly-published Apple patent application describes methods for achieving a touch-based iMac, with different modes of input, depending on the screen’s orientation.The computer would transition between touch-based input and mouse/keyboard-based input, by sensing a change in the orientation of its display, the f...

24 August 2010
06:59 GMT

AMD Proud of Apple’s Choice to Include ATI Radeon Solutions in New iMacs, Mac Pros

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced that Apple has selected its graphics solutions for the new line of iMac and Mac Pro desktop computers introduced last month. Powered by an ATI Radeon card for “outstanding power and performance,” Apple’s new-configuration iMacs are already available for ...

6 August 2010
10:23 GMT

iMac, Mac Pro Refresh to Be Announced by Apple - Report

Last week, sources quoted by AppleInsider reportedly indicated that Apple was clearing up inventory to make room for newer iMac models. A new finding over the past weekend then suggested Mac Pro stock was also constrained, although checks with the company’s online stores now show availability of both deskto...

26 July 2010
02:43 GMT

iOS-Capable iMacs Launching at Planned Special Event - Report

Apple’s renaming of the iPhone OS to iOS has spawned rumors that the company will somehow integrate the software in its Macintosh computers, perhaps in the form of a hybrid OS borrowing key elements from Mac OS X. “A tidbit of information” received by a rumor site now seems to confirm such plans, al...

23 June 2010
07:36 GMT

Apple Deals Featuring $849 MacBook, $999 iMac

Apple’s Special Deals section continues to list two attractive offers on portable and desktop computers, with the iPod section remaining unchanged for quite some time. Those eager to buy themselves a new Mac under $1,000 should take a look at Apple’s latest offerings, which include a refurbished MacBook 2...

5 March 2010
04:48 GMT

$999 3.06GHz iMac Available via Apple Special Deals

Care to shave $200 off the retail price of a brand-new, 21.5-inch, 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009 iMac? Enter Apple’s Special Deals section, now featuring a refurbished (pre-owned) such computer for the attractive price of just $999. A professional-grade system, the 21.5-inch iMac is also the lucky member ...

2 March 2010
05:49 GMT

Apple Deals Featuring 3.06GHz iMac (Late 2009) for Just $999

Softpedia has come across a highly attractive offer on a refurbished Late 2009 iMac from Apple. The company’s Special Deals section is selling the 21.5-inch unit for just $999, which saves the customer some $200 on the purchase of a new Mac. Aside from the fact that it’s not 100% brand new, a refurbished ...

24 February 2010
03:07 GMT

Practical Yet a Bit Risky: Wheels Away Case for iMac

If, by any chance, you’re forced to regularly move your iMac around (although people generally get laptop computers if they know they’ll be on the move), a mother-daughter team has got you covered. Enter the “Wheels Away” iMac carrier on wheels. Actually, your precious iMac will be entering it...

15 February 2010
10:07 GMT

Apple on iMac (Late 2009) Internal Noises

Apple’s all-in-one desktop computer, the iMac, is comprised of several mechanical components that exhibit various kinds of behavior in different circumstances. Sometimes, the computer will make noises that would suggest something is wrong with the device. However, this is rarely the case, an Apple Support docum...

12 February 2010
04:46 GMT

Get Apple’s New, 21.5-Inch iMac for Just $999 (Refurb)

It’s been quite a while since we last pointed our readers to Apple’s Special Deals section, but that’s just to tell you nothing exciting was spotted during all this time. Apple isn’t featuring killer deals this time around either, but we couldn’t let this much time go by without directin...

10 February 2010
09:51 GMT

Apple Paying Off Unsatisfied iMac (27-Inch) Buyers

The newly released iMac line is suffering from a number of display issues, one of which has been somewhat addressed by Apple via two firmware updates. One issue appears to remain in place: yellow tinted screens. It looks like customers experiencing this issue have a hardware problem on their hands. As such, Apple has...

4 February 2010
04:02 GMT

Apple Tries to Fix iMac Screen Flickering Again

With numerous 27-inch iMac users reporting screen-flickering issues and other strange behavior, December 2009 saw Apple release a certain 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update. It now appears that 27-inch iMacs are still in need of a bit of attention, with Apple releasing the “27-inch iMac Display Firmware Upda...

2 February 2010
03:04 GMT

Apple Delays New iMac Shipments Again

Apple is again delaying shipments of 27-inch iMacs in what looks like an endless cycle of issues hitting the company’s flagship all-in-one desktop computer system. It is believed that screen issues plaguing the 27-inch systems still haven’t been fully addressed, this being the main reason behind the delay...

22 January 2010
04:43 GMT

2010 iMac Boasts Touchscreen Panel Display, Paper Says

Picked up by AppleInsider and the DigiTimes, a report by the Chinese-language Commercial Times appears to hold valuable information regarding an upcoming iMac model employing a touch-screen panel display. Taiwan-based Sintek Photronic is said to manufacture the screen, whereas Quanta will allegedly assemble the shipp...

18 January 2010
13:46 GMT

Judge Rules in Favor of Apple on Faulty iMac Screens

Allegations claiming Apple pushed its iMacs with faulty screens onto unknowing customers have been dismissed by a New York California federal judge. The judge concluded that the accusations brought forth to the Mac maker were too general to be considered, according to TechCrunch. Softpedia reported in November that,...

23 December 2009
03:45 GMT

Apple Posts 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update

Apple has issued a firmware update for 27-inch iMac models reported to have screen issues. In some cases, users reported black lines appearing on their display. Others reported flickering and other kinds of bad behavior. While it is obvious the new iMacs have some issues, Apple has failed to acknowledge them in a for...

22 December 2009
02:55 GMT


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