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First Look: Inside Apple's fast new Thunderbolt port on MacBook Pros

2011/24/02, 12:02 pm

Apple has introduced the first implementation of Intel's new Thunderbolt technology for high speed communications, aimed at providing a very fast new data connection for mobile professionals.

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Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature quad-core i7 chips, AMD graphics

2011/24/02, 08:02 am

Apple's new high-end 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature the latest quad-core Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors from Intel, as well as AMD Radeon HD graphics and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port.

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Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pros sport dual-core Core i5, i7 chips

2011/24/02, 08:02 am

As expected, Apple on Thursday updated its MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera.

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NPD data shows Mac sales up 20%, Apple on pace to sell 3.6M in March quarter

2011/22/02, 03:02 pm

The latest U.S. sales data shows Apple's Mac sales are up 20 percent year over year, putting the company on pace to meet an expected 3.6 million units sold in the March quarter.

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Apple doubling orders for 'hot-selling' Macbook models, suppliers say

2011/10/02, 11:02 pm

Apple's Asian manufacturing partners have seen orders for popular Macbook models as much as double, while shipments of notebooks to other brand-name vendors have failed to meet expectations, a new report claims.

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Apple relaxing repair policy for iPods with triggered liquid sensors

2011/31/01, 02:01 pm

Apple appears to be relaxing its repair policy on iPods whose internal sensors indicate possible water damage by authorizing its service providers to make repairs to the device under warranty in some cases.

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Apple indicates final Xserve orders won't ship for two more months

2011/27/01, 08:01 am

With just days to go before Apple officially pulls the plug on its Xserve line of rack-mount servers, the company has indicated that all orders for the systems taken today and through Monday won't ship for at least another two months.

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Apple's domestic holiday Mac sales up 18% year over year

2011/17/01, 04:01 pm

New domestic sales data from the NPD Group shows that Apple's U.S. Mac sales were up 18 percent year-over-year during the holidays, suggesting that the company remains on track to report its best quarterly Mac sales ever.

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Apple updates Cinema Display firmware to fix audio issue

2010/15/12, 07:12 pm

Apple issued a firmware update to its 27-inch LED Cinema Display Wednesday, addressing an issue where sound cuts out from the display's speakers.

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Demand for all-in-one PCs surges as Apple's iMac leads the way

2010/15/12, 08:12 am

"Surging demand" has led to increased component orders from manufacturers of all-in-one desktop PCs, a market where Apple's iMac is the top seller.

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NPD data shows Apple on track to sell record 4.3M Macs in Dec. quarter

2010/13/12, 04:12 pm

Apple is on pace to have yet another record breaking quarter for Mac sales, this time crossing the 4 million milestone in a three-month span for the first time ever.

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Solid-state drives no longer offered with with Apple's Xserve

2010/13/12, 03:12 pm

As Apple prepares to discontinue its Xserve rackmounted servers at the end of January, the company has quietly pulled the option to add a solid-state drive for custom build-to-order purchases.

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Five years of Apple: 2005 iBook to 2010 MacBook Air

2010/10/12, 02:12 am

Over the last half decade, Apple has radically changed what $999 can buy, with major advancements in the processor power, efficiency, connectivity, size, weight and quality of its entry level notebook.

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Apple updates MacBook Air firmware to address display issue

2010/08/12, 09:12 pm

Apple issued a MacBook Air EMI firmware update Wednesday, resolving an issue where the ultra-thin laptop boots or wakes to a black screen or becomes unresponsive.

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Enterprise buyers frustrated by Apple axing Xserve, but sticking with Mac

2010/07/12, 09:12 am

More than a month after Apple announced it would discontinue its Xserve rackmounted servers, the company's decision continues to irk enterprise customers, though most said they will stick with the Mac.

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Apple discontinues compact wired keyboard, Hulu Plus claims strong start

2010/02/12, 02:12 pm

Apple has quietly discontinued its compact wired keyboard, and only offers the full-size wired option on its store. Also, Hulu Plus, the recently launched $7.99-per-month TV service for iPad, iPhone and other devices, has "exceeded expectations" in attracting subscribers.

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Users complain of sound issues with Apple's 27-inch Cinema Display

2010/01/12, 10:12 am

Owners of Apple's new 27-inch LED Cinema Display have had problems with the hardware's speakers, with sound that cuts out and issues with volume control.

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Insurance company claims Apple's 'dangerous' MagSafe started fire

2010/30/11, 02:11 pm

A newly filed lawsuit claims that Apple's MagSafe charger, attached to a 2007 MacBook Pro, caused a major fire at a Connecticut home.

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Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18

2010/29/11, 12:11 pm

Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0.

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Apple's 11-inch MacBook Airs 'flying off the shelves' alongside iPad

2010/29/11, 08:11 am

Apple saw a healthy demand for all of its products across the board on Black Friday, but the iPad and new MacBook Air were particularly strong sellers over the weekend, according to financial experts.

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