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A fresh report from the Far East, where most of Apple’s suppliers are located, reveals that WWDC will witness the unveiling of new MacBook laptops, none of which will represent a major upgrade.
That’s right. A DigiTimes report (which falls in line with with my own prediction from earlier today) says Appl... |
20 May 2013
08:01 GMT |
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Authorized Apple resellers are reporting that their MacBook Air stocks are beginning to deplete, in what is a usual sign that points to a refresh. Apple is expected to introduce new models at WWDC in June, but they might not be equipped with Retina displays. Resellers Amazon, B&H, MacConnection, MacMall, and J&R are... |
20 May 2013
03:44 GMT |
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Sharp has confirmed plans to begin producing IGZO Retina-grade displays that are suitable for Apple’s MacBook Air line, which currently doesn’t sport any Hi-DPI screen configurations.
In a press statement this week Sharp said it would kick off production of three types of IGZO LCD panels that have the hi... |
17 May 2013
06:31 GMT |
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Apple has released “MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0,” an important software release which all users of MacBook Air (mid 2012) models are advised to install.
According to Apple’s Support site, MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0 is recommended for all owners of a mid-2012 Mac... |
16 May 2013
17:01 GMT |
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If you’re out to grab a MacBook Air but haven’t decided which configuration to pick for your $999/€999, may we suggest you pay the Special Deals section a visit?
Apple is currently selling a refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air for the price of the 11-inch model (off-the-shelf).
It’s true that ref... |
10 May 2013
13:41 GMT |
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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting a modest MacBook refresh that is likely to occur at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. Kuo has released a research note regarding Apple’s potential roadmap for 2013. “Contrary to our previous projection, we now think Apple will... |
29 April 2013
04:19 GMT |
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Apple has three MacBook Air refurbs selling for cheap via the company’s Special Deals section today, one of which spells a $300 discount for customers in the United States.
A Refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 selling for $1,099 translates into a $300 discount, according to Apple.... |
4 March 2013
07:53 GMT |
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Taiwanese newspaper Economic Times is making waves with a new report citing sources as saying that Apple will release a revamped MacBook Air, possibly equipped with a Retina display, in the third quarter of 2013.
The next-generation ultrabook is expected to launch in the 3rd quarter with the new (unreleased) Haswell... |
19 February 2013
10:52 GMT |
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Apple is making a pretty big deal about slashing the prices on several MacBook configurations today, but the company has left some models intact, and that includes their price.
Apple today cut the price on several MacBook Pro configurations, as well as one particular MacBook Air model, while also boosting the proces... |
13 February 2013
09:07 GMT |
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Minutes ago, Apple released a press statement to announce that the company is cutting the prices on its notebook computers, while adding faster processors.
The MacBook Pro with Retina display is now both faster and more affordable, Apple says. The 13-inch version now starts at $1,499 (€1,112) for 128GB of flash... |
13 February 2013
08:56 GMT |
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The Surface Pro will soon go on sale and, as compared to its predecessor, the RT version, it comes with the full version of Windows 8 Pro and support for desktop apps. Since the Surface has always been considered a potential rival for iPads and Android tablets, the Surface Pro is deemed as yet another attempt aimed ... |
7 February 2013
01:49 GMT |
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Apple’s entry-level MacBook Air, which normally sells for $999 (€741) on the Cupertino giant’s online store, is now $200/€148 cheaper at Best Buy. The American retailer is running a Winter deal for just two days.The 11-inch MacBook Air configuration on offer at Best Buy comes with OS X Mountain ... |
26 January 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Owners of a new-generation MacBook Air may want to check their software updaters as Apple has rolled out a new EFI firmware update that addresses a trio of issues with mid 2012 models.
Apple this week released MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.6, a rather small (4.76 MB) package installer that injects three patches ... |
10 January 2013
02:45 GMT |
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A report by the hit-and-miss publication DigiTimes has caught the eye of the Apple blogosphere thanks to a claim relating to the processor architecture employed by Apple’s upcoming MacBook Air notebooks.Currently starting at $999 / €1.049,00 with a 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, Apple’s Ma... |
29 December 2012
10:51 GMT |
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A new report from trade publication DigiTimes reveals that Apple has been talking to its suppliers in Taiwan to prepare for a refresh of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines in June 2013.
Citing the usual unnamed sources in the supply channel, the hit-and-miss Taiwanese newspaper reports, “The sources pointed... |
28 December 2012
05:16 GMT |
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Apple’s US online store is listing an attractive price for a refurbished MacBook Air from 2011 with 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and 64GB of flash storage.
The 11-inch Air listed by Apple sells for $719 / €533, which translates into a $180 (€138) saving, according to the Cupertino giant.
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11 December 2012
09:07 GMT |
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Apple has released MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0, a standalone package for both notebooks that aims to improve compatibility with certain USB hardware. The update also improves graphics on said computer models, according to Apple. A technical note on Apple’s Support Downloads site says, “This up... |
9 November 2012
02:48 GMT |
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The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, or EPEAT, has released the results of a verification process that tested five “ultra-thin” notebooks, including the MacBook Air, to assess whether or not they conformed with the groups’ environmental requirementsEarlier this year, Apple removed i... |
13 October 2012
16:51 GMT |
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Apple is selling a refurbished MacBook Air equipped with a 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor and 13-inch display for just $919, a $180 discount from the company’s original asking price.
Eligible for the OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program and originally released July 2011, this MacBook Air is the high... |
8 October 2012
10:56 GMT |
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Here is something that Apple lovers will like: the MacBook Air ultrathin will account for a large part of the total 2012 ultrathin mobile PC shipments.
Back at the start of the year, notebook makers were raving about ultrabooks, and analysts thought 22 million would sell this year.
Now that the estimate has been ... |
3 October 2012
21:21 GMT |
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Apple is reportedly attempting to reduce the thickness of the backlit keyboards in its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from 0.4mm to 0.25mm in 2013, perhaps to prevent the keyboard from leaving marks on the screen when the laptop is closed.
Sources within Apple’s supply chain indicated to DigiTimes that the... |
27 September 2012
07:59 GMT |
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A new set of updates is available for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers, including one MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update which aims to fix an issue that caused systems to hang during heavy processor loads, and the previously-reported SMC update responsible with bringing Power Nap for 2010 MacBook Airs. MacBook ... |
20 September 2012
04:31 GMT |
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If you’re one of those people filming gigs with your 10-inch Apple iPad, we promise not to judge. Maybe the artist was so important to you that you really felt you had to capture a few seconds of the action. Maybe you had forgotten your iPhone at home. It can happen. But there is absolutely no excuse to pull o... |
4 September 2012
05:05 GMT |
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Apple is selling a 2010 MacBook Air at a considerable discount today – $679 (around €540), or 24% off. The system is eligible for the OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program.
Bringing the price for a refurbished MacBook Air to an all-time low (to our knowledge), Apple today is offering a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo confi... |
3 September 2012
08:32 GMT |
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The list of "focus areas" arriving with the first OS X 10.8.1 test build from Apple reveals that developers must resolve a problem relating to audio when a Mac is connected to a Thunderbolt display. Apparently, the issue is not tied to Mountain Lion specifically. However, it seems it has been inherited from its pred... |
11 August 2012
20:11 GMT |
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Along with the release of its new Mac OS X version, namely 10.8 Mountain Lion, Apple announced the availability of a series of updated software for it, including MacBook Air SMC Update.
The new release for this app brings along Power Nap support for users running OS X v10.8 or later, along with a series of improveme... |
26 July 2012
09:00 GMT |
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Owners of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops will be glad to hear that an answer to their recent problems has been made available for public download. Apple received complaints about the CPU consuming too much power when under load. The issue was particularly strange in that battery energy was being lost even with... |
19 July 2012
04:13 GMT |
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Thunderbolt has been getting advertised quite extensively by Apple, but even the Cupertino-based company seems to be having trouble when implementing it. Some users of Apple's Thunderbolt display are experiencing static, distortion and crackling from the speakers of the 27-inch panel. According to Electronis... |
17 July 2012
04:40 GMT |
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Mac users running Adobe's popular InDesign software on the newest MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs are experiencing system crashes on OS X 10.7.4, the latest version of Apple’s Lion operating system. The problem may also be caused by a specific software update.Complaints are piling up in a forum thread over a... |
12 July 2012
05:07 GMT |
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A high-specced MacBook Air originally introduced in 2010 is selling at a reported $400 / 315 € discount on Apple’s Special Deals zone, where refurbished products can be ordered from the Cupertino giant.Equipped with an old-architecture 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and just two gigs of memory, the re... |
29 June 2012
23:44 GMT |
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Google seems to be making most of today’s headlines in tech, with the search giant releasing two major iOS applications, as well as official word that its Chrome web browser is the culprit behind some kernel panics on 2012 MacBook Airs. A Genius speaking to an affected Apple customer reportedly said that &ldqu... |
29 June 2012
06:01 GMT |
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Shipped earlier this month, Apple’s mid-2012 MacBook Air computers are performing better than advertised, as far as battery life is concerned. The discovery is most welcome, given the public’s skepticism regarding the marketed lifespan of Li-Ion batteries between individual charge cycles. After carrying ... |
27 June 2012
06:51 GMT |
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It has been confirmed that a certain version of Google’s Chrome web browser affects the proper operation of MacBook Air computers shipped in mid-2012 by Apple, prompting users to restart their systems and use different web-surfing solutions. Multiple customers who received their brand-new Airs announced by App... |
27 June 2012
05:07 GMT |
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Following the June 11 refresh of the entire MacBook family, customers visiting the Mac refurbs area of Apple’s online store may no longer get a solid deal on MacBook Air computers. It now appears it's much better if you just buy one brand new. A refurbished MacBook Air equipped with a 1.6GHz dual-core Int... |
25 June 2012
17:41 GMT |
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Tests carried out on the newest MacBook Air computers reveal a 217% spike in data reading and writing thanks to a new SSD (solid state drive) architecture.Apple, on June 11th, updated its flagship MacBook Air laptop with the latest Intel Core processors, faster graphics and last but not least, “flash storage th... |
20 June 2012
08:51 GMT |
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Apple released a software update for MacBook Air models shipped this week, targeting graphics stability and flash (storage) performance, as well as the systems’ graphical output when used with external monitors. MacBook Air (Mid 2012) Software Update 1.0 is to be applied on the newest MacBook Air computer... |
14 June 2012
03:13 GMT |
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Apple has updated its MacBook Air line with the latest Ivy Bridge processors from Intel, faster graphics and flash storage, touting the product as “the ultimate everyday notebook.” Apple is still selling the Air in 11-inch and 13-inch configurations, as well as with the same price tag, starting at $999 (... |
12 June 2012
04:25 GMT |
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A high-end MacBook Air configuration is on sale over at Apple’s Special Deals section with a $400 (around €322) discount, according to the Cupertino giant.Originally released October 2010, this refurbished MacBook Air features a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of memory and 256GB flash stora... |
3 June 2012
15:01 GMT |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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