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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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Is the New Macbook Air Actually Slower Than the Last One?
Sluggishness was a consistent gripe with two prior versions of the MacBook Air, especially compared to the rest of the MacBook line. The latest version has speedier processor options, but according to recent benchmarks, might have gotten slower. Huh? More » -
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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
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
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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 Solertia: Doesn't the giantness of this notebook peripheral kindof defeat the notebook's purpose of portability? 11 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Xi Yan: I don't understand what the problem is. I will pay money for a machine I want and need. Powerbook, Powermac,... 19 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. More »
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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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apple
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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Updated Macbooks Outperform Their Unibody Counterparts
Although the upgrades that Apple's last-gen $999 Macbooks received last week seemed unimpressive, when benchmarked and pitted against the $1299 unibody Macbook, last-gen's model proved to be 5% faster than its unibody counterpart at nearly every test. [PCWorld]
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By Andi WangComment by Coolou424: So basically you pay $300 for the new trackpad, unibody construction, and LED screen, 90GB of memory, a bit faster... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Apple Extends Free Graphics-Related Repair Offer For Older MacBook Pros
Before we had the great unibody fail-off of 2009, another batch of MacBooks began to falter on account of shoddy Nvidia hardware. Apple has extended their free repair offer on those laptops from two to three years after the date of purchase. From the support article: More »
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By John HerrmanComment by DashTheHand: BEWARE: They will replace it with a 9500M GS, which uses DDR2 instead of DDR3, making your video card a... 5 Responses | Other threads
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laptops
MSI X340 Review: The Unemployed Man's MacBook Air
It's impossible not to be at least a little impressed with the MacBook Air, but who can spend almost $2,000 on that laptop? The solution? The MSI X340, a $900 MacBook Air. And it's a great idea...in theory... More » -
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13-Inch Unibody MacBook Screen Quietly Upgraded
Apparently, several Apple users are reporting in forums that the screen in the unibody MacBooks has been quietly upgraded to MacBook Air standards, offering noticeably better quality than older units. It all started last April. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by MnkyPwz: I means seriously people, how much more noticeable are these from one another. Like COOL, I can see allitle bit... 14 Responses | Other threads
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White MacBooks Upgraded With Faster Processors, More Space, Faster RAM
Ole' Whitey, Apple's last-gen, $999 stalwart, has been treated to a second round of internal upgrades, this time a bit less impressive: a 133MHz processor bump, 40GB more storage and speedier DDR2-6400 RAM. [Apple—Thanks, Richard!] -
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MacBook Boxes Make a Great Dresser
Apple packaging is so pretty, it's kind of a shame to throw it out. If you can collect enough boxes, one option would be to create a handsome bureau like the one pictured here. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by bosskev: That's a nice, little NINE FRICKIN' THOUSAND DOLLAR dresser. 8 Responses | Other threads
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apple
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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apple store stalker
Caught! The Apple Jacker Stalked Victims Leaving Apple Store
"Don't do nothing stupid." That's what Dwayne Stewart allegedly said to a man leaving the Apple Store, before he disappeared with the man's Mac. It wasn't the first time he'd done this, nor the last. More »
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Comment by Bigbadbikernerd: Dude, I can't believe this guy could mug anyone. I'd beat him like a red headed stepchild. 19 Responses | Other threads
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macbook 3g
More MacBook 3G Evidence: Snow Leopard's Got Bits for Built-in 3G Hardware
Adding to the pile of evidence that MacBooks are gonna get built-in 3G—like the search for Mac hardware 3G testers—the updated System Profiler in Snow Leopard has a dedicated spot for WWAN, which would only be the case for built-in hardware. June does seem like a good time for 3G MacBooks, don't you think? [AppleInsider]
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Comment by tande04: I'm not at all surprised by a 3G MacBook. They've had 3G in PCs for years. On the flip side... 8 Responses | Other threads
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traditional journalism
Consumer Reports Gives Apple Top Scores, But Can We Trust Their Results?
Consumer Reports awarded the unibody MacBook, MacBook Air, and plastic MacBook the gold, silver, and bronze among 13-inch laptops. But we can't accept CR as gospel without a little examination. More » -
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Apple's Looking for MacBook 3G Testers: Hmmmm
An AT&T exec hinted at a MacBook with built-in 3G earlier, and now Apple's looking for a Mac Hardware QA engineer to test "3G Wireless WAN in a detailed, timely manner." Hmmmm. [Apple via CW] -
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"Apple Netbook" Student Project Is a Pencil-Drawn Beauty
This little project has been making the rounds as the "new Apple netbook," which, unfortunately, is way off. But the truth is pretty cool anyway: It's a beautiful pencil-drawn, wooden model.
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By Dan NosowitzComment by USB_Humping_Dog: Shouldn't he be doing homework instead? Scratch that if he's a design student, this is probably his homework. 9 Responses | Other threads
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HyperMac External Battery Gives MacBooks a 32 Hour Boost
A battery that provides 32 hours of continuous MacBook use? Now we're talkin'. Sound's great until you find out that the 222Wh Hypermac external charger costs a whopping $500. -
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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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morons
Disgruntled MacBook Air Owner Has Poor Problem-Solving Skills, A Knife
This gentleman is extremely upset about his MacBook Air's damaged hinge, so what does he do? He stabs it in the face, obviously. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Homerjay here for OxyClean!: Please.. Shenanigans. NOBODY knows 6 people who would actually waste their money on the Air. 18 Responses | Other threads
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app store
13 Year Old Puts Apple Over the Billion App Mark
The suspense is over—Connor Mulcahey, age 13 downloaded Bump to become the one billionth App Store customer. Natually, he will be going home with a sweet Apple prize pack. Lucky punk. [iLounge]
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By Sean FallonComment by 92BuickLeSabre: ...and how is he going to pay those prize taxes? Enjoy growing up in Leavenworth, L'il Conner. 5 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
iPhone Nano Wannabe Actually Looks Like It Came From Cupertino
This is the HiPhone Nano N3+, a 2.8-inch touchscreen based with swivel screen cellphone. It's a Chinese clone of an Apple product that never happened, but which actually looks like it could have happened. -
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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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laptops
Felt Laptop Sleeve Unfolds Like a 1960s Flower
I don't believe in laptop sleeves, but Redmaloo's folding felt crosses in hues that make me think 1960s Europe (or maybe just Austin Powers) are fantastic. Too bad they're $140. [ex49 via swissmiss via BBG] -
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Apple Privately Admits White MacBook's Notorious Crack Problem
And lo, the winged horse of the Apocalypse bounded through the sky: Apple is acknowledging the white MacBook's legendary hairline cracks along the bottom enclosure, and will actually fix it, regardless of your warranty.
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Comment by Con Seannery: See, Frucci, Macs DO suck! But in all seriousness, at least they offer to fix the problem. One... 15 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
$200 Off MacBook White
With this $200 mail-in rebate, the white MacBook is almost cheap enough for Lauren, at $799. Yes, it's the new one with Nvidia graphics, so it's a solid deal—an actually cheap(ish) Mac notebook. UPDATED. -
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Snow White MacBook Cover Can Only Be Awakened With Steve Jobs's Kiss
Unlike the deep sleep she experienced in the movie, when Snow White bites into this Apple, she spontaneously transforms into a Gizmodo editor. [noquedanbogs via flickr - Thanks, Sabino]
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By Jack LoftusComment by OMG! DEITY!: DON'T EAT IT YOU STUPID BITCH! LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES DAMMIT! 14 Responses | Other threads
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the apple tax
Are PCs Really Cheaper Than Macs?
Microsoft is exploiting the recession to full effect by hammering hard how much cheaper PCs are than Macs. But are they really? We were actually surprised by the results when we investigated the Apple Tax. -
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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