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Ivy Bridge MacBook Pro and iMac Benchmarked?

Intel’s hot new next-gen chipset looks like it’ll be making an appearance in Apple’s computer ranges rather soon, with Ivy Bridge processors popping up in some Apple tech benchmarks. Two new Apple models have appeared in the stats over at Geekbench. One shows a MacBook Pro running a Core i7-3820QM at 2.7GHz, which achieved a…

Tech News Gary Cutlack - gizmodo uk May 14

When to Buy a Mac

As we’ve proven before, scoring deals on Apple’s latest gadgets isn’t as hard as it seems. Despite Apple’s tight grip on prices, authorized resellers like Amazon, MacMall, and MacConnection frequently undercut Apple Store prices. This time around, we have even better news for the Apple faithful, as we’ve noticed that deals on Apple products are…

Tech News Louis Ramirez - DealNews May 1

New MacBook Pro 2012 May Be Imminent

The next-generation MacBook Pro 2012 may be just around the corner: multiple Apple resellers are reporting some of the current models as out of stock, including J&R and Best Buy. In fact, the latter is not accepting online orders at this point. https://gizmodo.com/the-next-generation-macbook-pro-2012-5884734 If you want to get one, you will have to find it…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Apr 10

Is Apple Adding Siri to iMacs and MacBooks?

Apple originally touted Siri as the killer feature for the iPhone 4S, but it might not be exclusive to the phone for long. A new patent shows that iPhone users could be using Siri to control their iMac or MacBook in forthcoming versions of these machines. It’s pretty logical to assume that Apple would include…

Tech News Leslie Horn Apr 2

The Most Complicated Way to Ruin Your MacBook

If you’ve got some time on your hands and never really liked your MacBook anyway, then you should think about dying it. Not only will it ruin your laptop’s iconic design, it also takes hours to do. Over at Brain Deadlock, there’s a comprehensive step-by-step guide which shows you exactly how to dye your MacBook…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Feb 13

TwelveSouth’s PlugBug Elegantly Charges Two Apple Devices With One Outlet

For those who travel alot, they know the less things you have to keep track of, the better. Herein lies the genius of TwelveSouth’s PlugBug: it clips onto your MacBook charger and adds a USB port for powering a second device. In the scheme of things, this may not be entirely more compact than just…

Tech News Adrian Covert Nov 1

MacBook Air-Like Update to MacBook Pro Line Expected (Again)

It doesn’t seem fair that the MacBook Air line has several features over the MacBook Pro (sleek profile; USB ports on both sides; higher-res screen…). A major design refresh to the Pro line, the first in three years, has been bandied about for months now, but according to Japanese site Macotakara, Apple’s definitely working on…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Oct 31

Is Steve Jobs Preparing His Farewell?

Steve Jobs is leaving Apple. Not tomorrow, but probably very soon. That’s why he started to say good bye today, doing something more important than just presenting new MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and an updated MacBook Air. https://gizmodo.com/next-generation-macbook-ditches-plastic-becomes-macboo-5062857 Today’s event was a play in which he clearly told everyone that the company is more than himself.…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Oct 14

Wild Apple Prototype MacBook 3G Case Nears Its Quiet, Weird End

The strange tale of the ugly prototype 3G MacBook Pro has seemingly come to an end with Apple returning several of the confiscated parts to the owner in a nondescript FedEx box. https://gizmodo.com/ultra-rare-macbook-pro-prototype-sports-ugly-3g-5830721 Lest you think that means Apple sent back the most interesting parts of this mysterious machine, I’ll have you know right now…

Tech News Jack Loftus Oct 8

Rumor: New and Slightly Improved MacBook Pros Coming Soon

AppleInsider has sources telling them that a MacBook Pro refresh will happen sometime in the next month, which would include updating to the most current Core i5 and i7 processors before the new generation hits next year. [AppleInsider]

Tech News Adrian Covert Sep 14

Lederhosen. Laptop. Sleeve.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I need to shut up as you let the wonderful of the world’s first lederhosen MacBook sleeve wash over you. Sure, fine, getting out of your way. Okay, you all good? This thing makes no sense at all and it’s delightful for it. CoverBee wants you to…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Sep 12

Completely Negate the Thinness of Your iPad or Macbook with These Bamboo Cases

Well done! You bought a Blackbox case, crafted from bamboo, for your Apple device and now you’re eco-friendly and green, and sustainable and so on and so forth. But now your Apple whatever is also wonderfully bulky. Bamboo looks very nice, and I’m glad this case can protect your device against 25-foot falls. But you…

Tech News Adrian Covert Sep 7

Ultra-Rare MacBook Pro Prototype Sports Ugly 3G

Little is known about this 3G-enabled MacBook Pro prototype, but we imagine one of the many reasons it didn’t pass Apple’s notorious muster is Steve Jobs probably blew a gasket at the aesthetics alone. The laptop is a 2007 model complete with 3G hardware, bright red motherboard and a SIM card slot built in. Typically,…

Tech News Jack Loftus Aug 14

When Will Apple Integrate These Pico Projectors It Just Patented?

So is this why Apple picked up ApplePico.com last week? They’ve just patented a bit of Pico projector technology and could potentially put them in everything. https://gizmodo.com/whats-up-with-apple-and-applepico-com-5828218 As you can see from the patent illustration above, Apple could integrate the mini-projectors into future phone, tablet and laptop peripherals, creating what they describe as a “shared…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Aug 11

Trend: Apple Repeating Tablet Dominance In the Ultraportable Laptop Space

Laptop manufacturers better hope the Samsung Series 9 and Asus UX21 and UX31 live up to the ultraportable hype, because the numbers say Apple is set to dominate the “light laptop” space just as they’ve done with tablets. [CNET]

Tech News Jack Loftus Aug 7

Intel’s Ivy Bridge May Not Be Ready in Time for the Next Macbook Pros

It looks like Intel’s 22nm 3D “Tri-Gate” Ivy Bridge—successor to the Sandy Bridge chipset—isn’t going to be ready until March or April of next year, according to a report from Swedish website Sweclockers. That’ll probably be too late to make it into a super-thin Macbook Pro refresh. Ivy Bridge chips are expected to deliver a…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Aug 2

MacBook Air 2011 Meta-Review: Critics Love the MacBook Killer

Reviews are already up for Apple’s newest thin kingslayer—and they’re good! Very good. We’ve rounded up the bits you need to read below. Laptop Mag (11-inch) It’s cool and pretty quiet…When you bump up the brightness to 100 percent, you almost forget that you’re looking at an 11.6-inch screen…The laptop notched a very good 60…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jul 25

Apple > Gas, Soon

Not in the hilarious sense, of course, but in market cap. Turns out the iPad-pumping, MacBook Air-refreshing Cupertino company is on track to surpass profit-happy Exxon Mobil as “most valuable company” if the iPhone 5 is a hit. “If.” [Electronista]

Tech News Jack Loftus Jul 23

New Macbook Air Teardown Shows SSDs Not Bolted Down Just Yet

Hey, this is good news: iFixit’s teardown of the new Macbook Airs, which were released yesterday, shows that the SSDs aren’t soldered to the motherboard, making them user-replaceable. https://gizmodo.com/new-macbook-airs-get-hit-with-a-thunderbolt-5822966 That’s helpful for users who’d like a bit more space, but don’t want to pay Apple’s $300 premium for the move to a 256GB drive. Sadly,…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Jul 21

The 13-Inch MBA Burns the Fastest 2010 MacBook Pro

Holy crud. While it’s just a benchmark test and those don’t accurately reflect yadda yadda yadda YOU GUYS. The 1.7GHz Core i5 13-inch MBA just blew the door off of last year’s 2.67GHz Core i7 17-inch MacBook Pro on GeekBench. And did more than twice as well as last year’s tricked 13-inch Air. That is…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jul 21

Ivy Bridge MacBook Pro and iMac Benchmarked?

When to Buy a Mac

New MacBook Pro 2012 May Be Imminent

Is Apple Adding Siri to iMacs and MacBooks?

The Most Complicated Way to Ruin Your MacBook

TwelveSouth’s PlugBug Elegantly Charges Two Apple Devices With One Outlet

MacBook Air-Like Update to MacBook Pro Line Expected (Again)

Is Steve Jobs Preparing His Farewell?

Wild Apple Prototype MacBook 3G Case Nears Its Quiet, Weird End

Rumor: New and Slightly Improved MacBook Pros Coming Soon

Lederhosen. Laptop. Sleeve.

Completely Negate the Thinness of Your iPad or Macbook with These Bamboo Cases

Ultra-Rare MacBook Pro Prototype Sports Ugly 3G

When Will Apple Integrate These Pico Projectors It Just Patented?

Trend: Apple Repeating Tablet Dominance In the Ultraportable Laptop Space

Intel’s Ivy Bridge May Not Be Ready in Time for the Next Macbook Pros

MacBook Air 2011 Meta-Review: Critics Love the MacBook Killer

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New Macbook Air Teardown Shows SSDs Not Bolted Down Just Yet

The 13-Inch MBA Burns the Fastest 2010 MacBook Pro

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