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Matte Black MacBook Pro Looks Like a Deadly Stealth Ship
This $6000 Colorware MacBook Pro isn't just impressive because of its price, it's impressive because it looks like what a real matte black MacBook Pro from Apple would look like. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Obey__: 6000 dollars for this? Maybe its just the fact that these pictures don't do it justice or the tacky stealth... 11 Responses | Other threads
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browsing
Activate Multitouch Gestures in Firefox 3.5
During the Firefox 3.5 beta, a few people stumbled upon a neat, unadvertised feature. By twisting their fingers on a Macbook's multitouch pad, they were able to roll through their loaded tabs. But Firefox 3.5 (official) deactivated the trick. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ThisIsSharksTerritory: I don't get the last sentence 3 Responses | Other threads
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MacBook Pro Firmware Update Doesn't Care For Third Party Hard Drives
To their credit, Apple addressed complaints about a downgraded, slower SATA interface on their new MacBook Pros fairly quickly. Unfortunately, that hasty firmware update seems to be causing much more serious problems. For example! Not recognizing common hard drives. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by regnez: SATA 1.5Gbps not fast enough for you? Well, try SATA 0Gbps. Owning a Mac that works is a privilege, not a... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Releases Firmware Update to Boost New MacBook Pro SATA Interface Speed
We reported earlier that it looks like the new MacBook Pros have had their hard drive controllers downgraded. Now, Apple has released a new firmware update to jack those speeds back up. More » -
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Did Apple Downgrade the Hard Drive Controller in the New MacBook Pros?
Over the weekend, we got a number of reports that Apple has downgraded the SATA controller in the latest MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch update, capping potential drive speeds. Going over the evidence, it looks like they were right. UPDATED More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Bryan Richardson: I'm interested in hearing the mac fanboys defend this. 17 Responses | Other threads
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thinking out loud
Why MacBook Is About to Mean Something Else Entirely
Historically, Apple loves cleanly delineated product lines, so the "MacBook Pro" re-shuffling seems strange even if the socialist element is a fun side effect. Unless they're clearing out the MacBook for something else entirely. More »
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Comment by MacAttack7388: What they should.. need to do is release the MacBook Color Add a splash of color to the MacBook line. It... 5 Responses | Other threads
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MacBook Pro 2009 Review
You know those Microsoft laptop hunter spots? Apple may already have responded with TV spots of their own, but these MacBook Pros strike back at Microsoft better than any ad can: by doing. More » -
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Apple Stores Knock Hundreds Off Leftover MacBooks to Clear Inventory
What do you do when you've instituted a bottom-to-top refresh in your product line, your new shipments are imminent, but you still have hundreds of stores with leftover inventory? FIRE SALE, is what. More » -
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MacBook Pro Hands-On Gallery
We've got a delicious gallery of pics of the new 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros. More » -
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HyperMac External MacBook Battery Review
The Gadget: The HyperMac external laptop battery, which, through its Magsafe connection gives MacBook Airs up to 32 hours and MacBook Pros up to 8 extra hours of battery life. There's also a USB port for USB charging. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by ?: Doesn't the giantness of this notebook peripheral kindof defeat the notebook's purpose of portability? 11 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone 3GS and More: Everything at WWDC 2009
Today was big for Apple, busting out hardware updates in the two hottest lines—iPhones and MacBooks—along with final details on the overhauls of their two operating systems, too. We saw everything but a tablet—and Steve Jobs. More »
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Comment by nathantrumbull: I'm sitting here pissed as hell being that I bought a Macbook not 3 months ago, and have an iPhone... 9 Responses | Other threads
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apple
WWDC 2009 Rumor Smash: Some Were Right, Most Were SUCK!
Though Jesus debunked a number of the more fun WWDC rumors—what's a "unibody" iPhone?—in his sober-light-of-day roundup last Friday, it's nice to run through them all, to see how many rumors were true, and how many were smashable. More »
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Comment by greimel: Did they quietly kill off the unibody macbooks??? I can't seem to find any mention of them anymore on apple's... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Apple WWDC 2009 Live Coverage
You've seen our liveblog of today's big event, now jump below for links to all of the new software and gear, including the iPhone 3GS.
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By Jason ChenComment by OMG! Ponies!: Shenanigans, you say. Might I suggest that you leave the TV-B-Gone at home. 23 Responses | Other threads
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13-Inch MacBook Pro Arrives and MacBook Air Gets a Price Cut
Apple just announced a spec bump for their 13-inch MacBook that brings it into MacBook Pro territory, and the MacBook Air got a whopping $700 price drop. More » -
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New 15-Inch MacBook Pro Features 7-Hour Battery Life and SD Card Slot
Apple just announced new MacBook Pro models with the same upgraded, 7-hour battery life as the 17-inch MacBook Pro, a bump in memory, processor, and storage, as well as an SD-card slot. Most importantly, they'll be shipping today. Yes!
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By Dan NosowitzComment by schrosa: hmm. The MBP did have an expresscard 34 slot. Now it just has SD? Step backwards. 11 Responses | Other threads
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MacBook Pro Firmware Update Fixes Fan Speed Under Heavy Loads
Another MacBook Pro firmware update to adjust the behavior of the system's fans when it's under a heavy workload. Normally, this would be too minor to warrant a post, but given the MacBook Pro's rocky history with graphics cards and heat issues, it's worth noting Apple's still churning out fan-related fixes. More »
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Comment by Nick: so to fix your apple you blow on it? sounds like my old nintendo. 4 Responses | Other threads
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The Not-So-Safe Apple MagSafe Gallery
I know that there's a lawsuit going on and the not-so-safe MagSafe fire hazard can be a serious issue, but I look at these images and think "hmmm—burned marshmallows." Kind of scary, though: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by ripfire: How many of you guys leave your power connector on 24/7? 9 Responses | Other threads
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Intel Quad-Core Laptop Processors Inevitably Headed to MacBook Pros in the Third Quarter
Intel is launching their Calpella quad-core notebook chips in the third quarter, according to DigiTimes' sources. Knowing that Apple always nicks their chips first, we probably can expect new MacBook Pros around that timeframe. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by diabolusunknownTheSecond: Couldnt the same be said for any other laptop manufacturer? Why single out MacBooks when announcing this news? Why not... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Apple May Shave Weight of Future MacBooks with Carbon Fiber Composites
Apple is looking into new ways to save weight on their MacBooks, a recent USPTO filing shows. They have patented a new way to create carbon fiber composites that—unlike traditional ones—look sleek, shiny, and lickable: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by MJDeviant: It already sounds expensive. NEXT! 8 Responses | Other threads
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mac vs pc
Switching to a Mac: One Month In
About a month ago, after multiple laptop disasters that in all likelihood were my fault, I decided to switch to a Mac after a lifetime of PC use. How's it been?
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By Adam FrucciComment by MelanieCato: There are a lot of free apps for the Mac. You're not looking hard enough--CyberDuck is a great FTP client... 43 Responses | Other threads
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Best Buy Sells Customer a Large Brick In Place of a MacBook Pro. Literally.
In what's possibly the meanest anti-Apple pun ever, Consumerist reader Ryan was sold an actual brick in a box instead of the MacBook Pro for which he paid over $2,000. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Hello Mister Walrus: Or he stole the computer, replaced it with a brick, and pretended it came that way. Otherwise, it's probably some... 25 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Rumor: MacBooks Updated With Built-In 3G and Pro Apps for WWDC
9to5's "favorite Apple source" says that WWDC will bring "minor" updates to the MacBook and MacBook Pro lines. The source mentioned speed bumps and "3G hardware built-in." I don't know about you, but 3G hardware built-in seems like a pretty big deal to me. The source also speculated with non-removable batteries for other laptops than the MacBook Pro 17. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by robot-shmobot: Just give me a 10inch Macbook Air with wifi and 3G for $799 and I'll be happy. 3 Responses | Other threads
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charity
Lauren, We Have Someone Who'd Like to Talk to You
By now you've probably seen Microsoft's latest ad featuring Lauren, a woman who claims to be neither cool nor rich enough for a MacBook. Well Lauren, one of our readers has a gift for you. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Steve Rich: Hi, My name is Lauren, and I bought a really cheap ass walmart special notebook, that I'll be swearing at... 36 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Now Offers $1200 8GB RAM Upgrade on New MacBook Pros, Backwards Compatibility Unclear
It may cost around half the price of the machine itself, but Apple now offers an official 8GB RAM upgrade, mysteriously only for 2.93GHz and 2.66GHz MacBook Pros. Wait, we thought the max was 4GB? -
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MacBook Pro 17-Inch Gets Update for Less Toasty Graphics Cards
Apple just dropped Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 for the 17-inch MacBook Pro, which "addresses the possibility of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the display," likely caused by graphics cards' faulty fans. Download it! [Apple]
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Comment by Dafrety: Finally, releasing such an expensive product in that shape is just wrong. Though the way Apple treats their customers lately... 11 Responses | Other threads
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MacBook Pro Graphics Issue Could Be Due to Faulty Fan Speed
Let's not storm the Nvidia gates with our torches and pitchforks just yet, folks, because today we learned that the MacBook Pro graphics issue could be due to a cooling problem. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by OMG! Ponies!: A software fix sounds good. Then you realize that a "fix" shouldn't be needed because things shouldn't be broken. A... 15 Responses | Other threads
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Are the New 17-Inch MacBook Pros Plagued by Faulty Graphics Cards?
This is all too familiar. The Apple support forums are lit up by complaints that the new 17-inch MacBook Pros are plagued by faulty Nvidia GeForce 9600 graphics cards. More »
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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: And all of the fanbois and Macheads, waist deep in all their image distortions and overheating boards, will look up... 15 Responses | Other threads
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iMac 2009 Review
Apple may seem different than other companies, but the recession is kicking their ass too. The move they made with the new iMac was the smartest they could make under the circumstances—it's a great deal. -
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Mac Mini 2009 Review
The Mac Mini is the greatest Mac that never was, always just a little too expensive and/or a little too underfeatured to be perfect. This time it's closer than ever to perfection—but still falls short. More » -
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15-Inch MacBook Pro Gets Small Processor Bump
In all of the Apple announcements today, it would be easy to miss that the 15-inch MacBook Pro ($2,500 version) has gotten a processor bump from 2.53GHz to 2.66GHz, along with an upgrade option that now reaches 2.93GHz. That puts its base configuration on equal number crunching footing with the 17-inch MacBook Pro (the only major internal difference now is 4GB vs 8GB of supported RAM). [Apple] -
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The 17-Inch MacBook Pro Review
While Apple grandly updated their notebook line to the new unibody design, the 17-inch MacBook Pro, Apple's granddaddy of mobile computing, was left behind. Now, the 17-inch model joins its siblings—with promising bonus features. More » -
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My Final Gadget Will and Testament
I, Mark Wilson, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do declare this to be my last gadget Will. More » -
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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter Coming Soon for $14
If you've given up on Apple ever releasing a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, take comfort in Monoprice, who announced that their adapter will cost $14.25 starting March 15th. [Monoprice via OhGizmo!]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Sweet. It's too bad that the displayport will not carry over audio, so you'll still need to connect with a separate... 13 Responses | Other threads
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17-Inch MacBook Pros Delayed For At Least Two More Weeks
For unknown reasons, the release date of the 17-inch MacBook Pro has been pushed back until February 19th. [Appleinsider]
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By Sean FallonComment by Noobs-R-Us: Jobs goes away for a few months and place falls apart.... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Mysteriously Pulls Nvidia Update, Mysteriously
Apple has pulled the Nvidia update it released on Monday from Software Update and its website without explanation. More »
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Comment by Jestermeister: Is it just me or are the problems that Apple hw and sw have more impactful than the ones that... 8 Responses | Other threads
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notebooks
Dell Mini 9 Has a More Pro Screen Than MacBook Pro
Rob Galbraith checks out the screens on the three hottest notebooks in their respective classes from a pro photographer's standpoint—new MacBook Pro, Dell Mini 9 and Lenovo W700—and how they stack up will surprise you More »
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Comment by senorbelly: But isn't the Dell's DPI kinda high? As in uncomfortably high? 11 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Nvidia Update Fixes Some Mini DisplayPort Dual-Link DVI Issues, Boosts HD Video Performance
Apple just dropped an Nvidia graphics update that supposedly fixes issues with its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (hopefully by "cursor movement" it means "totally warped display") and boosts HD video performance. [AppleInsider]
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Comment by Fizzie: Be nice if it also fixes the "External Display goes Black for a Second every now and then" problem. 2 Responses | Other threads
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jailbreak fiasco
Warning: 10.5.6 MacBooks May Freeze After Jailbreaking iPhone 3G
This weekend, I learned the hard way that trying to jailbreak an iPhone 3G using a MacBook running 10.5.6 can totally freeze up the machine later on. Here are the specifics: UPDATED
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Comment by ttech10: This is why using a Windows PC is better. Seriously, isn't this like the 3rd or 4th jailbreak/MacBook problem in the... 3 Responses | Other threads
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