Topic: Current Hardware
iMac shipping times improve in Europe, but still take longer than Apple's US store
2013/04/03, 10:03 am
iMac orders in Europe are now estimated to ship in as little as 5 to 7 business days, a major improvement over previous estimates, but a number that still lags behind Apple's turnaround in the U.S.
Apple's shipping times for both 21.5" & 27" iMac improve to 1-3 days
2013/02/03, 06:03 pm
Estimated shipping times for both of Apple's new iMac models dramatically improved on Saturday, going from weeks to just one to three business days.
After 'astonishingly' poor quarter, Mac sales predicted to rebound
2013/01/03, 10:03 am
Mac sales outgrew the overall PC market for 26 consecutive quarters until December, but Apple is expected to see sales improve in the current quarter.
Apple using eBay to blow through 13" MacBook Pros for $999, dozens of refurbished iPads [Ux2]
2013/26/02, 11:02 pm
In addition to slashing prices across its MacBook Pro with Retina display family of premium notebooks earlier this month, Apple continues to take a more unconventional approach by using eBay power sellers to push volume of its most-popular notebook overall -- the standard 13" MacBook Pro for just $999.
Domestic Mac sales grow 31% as Apple catches up with iMac demand
2013/25/02, 02:02 pm
The latest data from the NPD Group shows U.S. Mac sales in the month of January were up 31 percent year over year, suggesting Apple began to catch up with demand for its new all-in-one iMac.
Updated Retina MaBook Pros seeing 3-5% performance bumps
2013/22/02, 01:02 pm
Following Apple's recent announcement of minor spec bumps in its Retina MacBook Pro line, Primate Labs has run the new devices through benchmark tests, finding slight jumps in performance for the new models.
Mac Pro no longer available from European Online Apple Stores
2013/18/02, 08:02 pm
With European sales of Apple's Mac Pro desktop set to stop on March 1 as new regulatory requirements become active, the computer has been made unavailbable in most of the company's online storefronts in the region.
Exclusive: Lowest prices anywhere on over a dozen MacBook Pro Retina configurations
2013/15/02, 11:02 pm
In addition to the one-off deals on some of Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display configurations, AppleInsider is proud to once again team up with MacMall to offer readers unbeatable prices on roughly 15 MacBook Pro with Retina configurations, some of which have been slashed by over $815 from MSRP pricing that was effective just last week.
Shocking: Apple's 2.5GHz 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now just $1,349.00
2013/15/02, 11:02 am
On the heels of Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display price cuts earlier this week, the company's channel partners continue to shave down the cost of acquiring one of the flagship notebooks, with the entry-level 13-inch model now selling for just $1,349 -- a $350 discount that places it below the cost of some 13-inch MacBook Airs.
MacBook Pro Retina with 3 Years of AppleCare now as low as $1,539; some bundles cut by $750
2013/14/02, 11:02 pm
Following Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display price cuts on Wednesday, Apple Authorized Reseller and AppleInsider sponsor B&H Photo similarly slashed the prices of their exclusive bundles, including the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with 3 years of AppleCare extended protection, which now starts at just $1,539; some 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro AppleCare bundles were also cut by as much as $770.
Apple updates processors and drops prices of MacBook Pro with Retina Display [u]
2013/13/02, 11:02 pm
Apple said Wednesday that it's making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices, starting at $1,499 rather than $1,699.
Apple releases MacBook Pro firmware in update to address battery issues
2013/12/02, 04:02 pm
In the second MacBook Pro firmware update in as many weeks, Apple on Tuesday released version 1.7 of its MacBook Pro SMC Firmware to patch a problem regarding the laptops' built-in battery.
Apple notebook fire sale continues with $1,499 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display
2013/09/02, 11:02 pm
The entry-level price for an Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display has been unofficially slashed by $200 to just $1,499, as the company continues to work with its indirect sales channel to push units on the back of a lackluster quarter for Mac sales in general.
Test finds Surface Pro's storage space comparable to MacBook Air
2013/07/02, 10:02 pm
After wide-ranging media reports bashed Microsoft over questionable claims regarding the new Surface Pro's built-in flash storage, a side-by-side comparison between the tablet and Apple's 11.6-inch MacBook Air reveal the two devices share the same amount of disk space.
MacMall kicks off free overnight shipping on lowest priced MacBook Pros & MacBook Airs
2013/05/02, 11:02 pm
MacMall on Tuesday launched a four-day promotion offering free overnight shipping on all Apple MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, both of which are offered to AppleInsider readers at the lowest prices anywhere through exclusive coupon code APPINSDRMWB37994.
iMac ship times slip again in Europe on supply issues but U.S. retailers shipping all models
2013/04/02, 08:02 am
Estimated shipping times for Apple's thinner iMac continue to slip, as the 27-inch model is now advertised to arrive in Europe in 4 to 6 weeks, while the 21.5-inch model has been delayed to between 3 and 4 weeks.
Amazon, MacMall drop Retina pricing; Best prices anywhere on all MacBooks with new coupon
2013/01/02, 11:02 pm
Apple resellers this week continued the trend of aggressive price drops on Macs, slashing 2.3GHz 15" MacBook Pro with Retina by $200, while MacMall cut a fully loaded 2.5GHz 13.3" Retina by over $300. Meanwhile, February's new MacMall coupons for AI readers offer the lowest prices anywhere on all other MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros -- and they won't be beat, anywhere.
Apple to cease European Mac Pro sales March 1 due to regulatory requirements
2013/31/01, 12:01 pm
Sales of Apple's Mac Pro desktop will stop in Europe on March 1 because of new regulatory requirements in the region.
Some 21- and 27-inch iMacs begin trickling into Apple's reseller channels
2013/27/01, 01:01 pm
Several of Apple's retail partners are for the first time Sunday reflecting some availability of the company's iMac models first introduced over three months ago, including a handful of customized 21" models in addition to the $1799 27" model.
Rumor: Apple suppliers solve iMac production problems, strong sales projected
2013/25/01, 01:01 pm
A new report holds that Apple's component suppliers have solved the production problems keeping stocks of the company's new iMac models low, and Apple will supposedly see strong sales of its signature desktop in the quarter to come.

