Topic: MacBook Pro
Countering rumor says Apple and NVIDIA "doing just fine"
2009/03/07, 03:07 pm
Just as soon as one rumor has suggested trouble in the relationship between Apple and NVIDIA, a conflicting report now claims that the two are still on good terms.
Apple may drop NVIDIA chips in Macs following contract fight
2009/01/07, 06:07 pm
Although they've portrayed themselves almost as best friends for several months, Apple and NVIDIA are now rumored in a spat that could see some GeForce chipsets excluded from future Mac models.
Mossberg: New MacBook Pro has best battery life "ever tested"
2009/25/06, 07:06 pm
Although they're not without their drawbacks, the new MacBook Pros have been celebrated by one veteran columnist as having the best stock battery life of any notebook seen so far -- and has debunked some myths about battery use in the process.
Apple issues fix for slow SATA speeds on new MacBook Pros
2009/22/06, 05:06 pm
In one of its quicker turnarounds, Apple has released a firmware update for its mid-2009 MacBook Pro lineup that addresses Serial ATA speeds that were unintentionally cut in half.
University claims Apple's glossy screens may cause injury
2009/15/06, 11:06 am
An Australian University is warning its faculty and students about some potential adverse health effects of using Apple's notebook and other products with high gloss screens, saying prolonged use could lead to injury if precautionary measures aren't adopted.
Apple's new MacBook Pros can boot from media in SD card slot
2009/11/06, 04:06 pm
Apple's new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros introduced this week feature an SD (Secure Digital) card slot primarily for reading and writing media files to SD cards, but this tiny slot can also serve as a lifesaver, allowing you to boot from an SD card during a state of emergency.
13-inch MacBook Pro teardown reveals "unimaginative" SD Card slot
2009/10/06, 08:06 pm
A dissection of Apple's first 13-inch MacBook Pro shows the company may have run out of real estate to create a slot that would completely conceal SD cards but also points to certain do-it-yourself upgrades being near-trivial jobs for prospective owners.
New 13" MacBook Pro drops digital audio input for FireWire and SD
2009/09/06, 04:06 pm
The new 13" MacBook Pro unveiled at WWDC makes room for its new SD card slot and FireWire 800 port in part by giving up a digital audio input port. Instead, the new model uses the same integrated mic and headphone port as the iPhone.
Apple posts QuickTime video of WWDC 2009 Keynote Address
2009/08/06, 09:06 pm
Apple Monday evening made available through its website a QuickTime video stream of its WWDC 2009 keynote address from earlier in the day that ushered in more affordable Mac notebooks and the iPhone 3G S.
Apple introduces 13-inch MacBook Pro, cheaper MacBook Airs
2009/08/06, 01:06 pm
Apple at its developers conference Monday unveiled plans to transition its 13-inch unibody MacBooks into a more premium offering by announcing plans to rebrand them as 13-inch MacBook Pros alongside more affordable pricing. MacBook Airs were also updated with cheaper pricing.
Apple unveils faster, more affordable MacBook Pros
2009/08/06, 01:06 pm
Apple on Monday kicked-off its 2009 Worldwide Developers Conference by refreshing its MacBook Pro line of professional desktops with faster processors, cheaper prices, better displays, and built-in batteries on the 15-inch models.
Last minute odds and ends: iPhone 3GS, notebooks, retail
2009/08/06, 11:06 am
With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference slated to begin in roughly two hours, a handful of last minute tips have surfaced regarding the naming scheme for the next iPhone, some brief changes to MacBook pricing that were quickly reversed, and reports of extended hours for retail staffers this week.
Apple extends old MacBook Pro graphics warranty to three years
2009/30/05, 11:05 am
Illustrating the scope of a flaw in older NVIDIA graphics chipsets, Apple has extended its special warranty on the GeForce 8600M GT in certain MacBook Pros from two to three years.
Workers push Apple to end iPhone supplier's labor abuse
2009/21/05, 06:05 pm
Seizing a chance to grab the spotlight, workers at one of the key suppliers for iPhone touchscreens have taken their cause directly to Apple itself in hopes of halting what they see as abusive and illegal working conditions.
Apple fires its return salvo as Microsoft issues misleading 5th ad
2009/15/05, 09:05 pm
After appearing to remain aloof to Microsoft's jabs that Macs don't give enough choice, Apple has responded with ads which insist that poor Windows PC choices are no choices at all.
MacBook Pro owner among those suing Nvidia over faulty chips
2009/12/05, 11:05 am
Apple, Dell, and HP notebook customers are banding together in an effort to gain class-action status on a combined lawsuit against Nvidia, which could potentially force the graphics chip maker to replace or compensate for faulty graphics processors in millions of computers.
Intel to launch Calpella with quad-core notebook chips in Q3
2009/12/05, 09:05 am
Intel still plans to launch its next-generation Calpella notebook platform, expected to find its way into Apple's MacBook lines, sometime in the the third quarter of this year, according to a new report.
Apple hit with class action suit over fire-prone MagSafe adapters
2009/05/05, 06:05 pm
A new lawsuit seeking class action status has accused Apple of neglecting a flaw in the MagSafe power connector for MacBooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard.
Apple to introduce more affordable Macs, sources say
2009/30/04, 12:04 pm
Determined to grow its share of the personal computer market during the worst economic climate in its corporate history, Apple is tailoring changes to a pair of its offerings that will help drive down prices of some of the most popular Macs, AppleInsider has learned.

