Topic: Thunderbolt
CES: MSI unveils external Thunderbolt GPU, Henge Docks gain MacBook Air support
2012/10/01, 03:01 pm
New Mac-centric products are aplenty at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, including a Thunderbolt-connected external graphics processor from MSI, and a vertical docking station for the MacBook Air from Henge Docks.
CES: Belkin unveils Thunderbolt Express Dock, coming in Sept. for $299
2012/09/01, 12:01 pm
Belkin on Monday introduced its new Thunderbolt Express Dock, which will allow users to connect multiple devices to their Mac with one Thunderbolt cable when it arrives in September for $299.
Intel's Thunderbolt reportedly coming to PCs in April 2012
2011/26/12, 10:12 pm
As Apple enjoys nearly a year-long head start with the Thunderbolt technology, Intel has begun notifying PC makers that it will "fully release" the high-speed I/O in April 2012, according to a new report.
iTunes 10.5.2 released, Thunderbolt Display firmware updated
2011/12/12, 06:12 pm
Apple has released the latest version of iTunes for Mac OS X and Windows, which carries improvements to the iTunes Match service and fixes an audio distortion problem, and firmware for the Thunderbolt Display has been updated to version 1.1.
Intel investigating proprietary dock connector for 2012 ultrabooks
2011/26/11, 12:11 am
Intel is reportedly planning to release a proprietary connector that will work alongside its Thunderbolt technology to allow for advanced docking stations for the chipmakers' ultrabook design specifications.
MacBook Air now 28% of Apple's notebook shipments
2011/14/11, 08:11 pm
Apple's MacBook Air models now make up 28 percent of the company's notebook shipments, up from just 8 percent in the first half of the year.
Apple updates Thunderbolt software, Aperture and printer drivers
2011/27/10, 08:10 pm
Following Wednesday's slew of software updates, Apple on Thursday issued a second Thunderbolt software update, alongside new HP and Epson printer drivers and a minor update to Aperture.
Apple issues EFI Firmware, iPhoto, QuickTime updates
2011/27/10, 01:10 am
Apple on Wednesday issued EFI Firmware updates for its Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro and Macbook Air computers, as well as minor updates to QuickTime for Windows and iPhoto.
Apple issues fix for flickering issue with 24" Cinema Display and Thunderbolt
2011/29/09, 02:09 am
Apple has released a firmware update for its 24-inch LED Cinema Display that resolves a flickering issue that occurred when connected to the company's newer Thunderbolt-equipped Macs.
Teardown of Apple's Thunderbolt Display finds same LG panel used in 2009 iMac
2011/28/09, 09:09 am
Apple's newly released Thunderbolt Display sports an LG display with the same model number found in the 27-inch iMac released in 2009, a teardown of the screen has found.
Intel confirms current Thunderbolt Macs will support optical cables
2011/27/09, 12:09 am
Chipmaker Intel has confirmed that Apple's current lineup of Thunderbolt-equipped Macs will support fiber optic Thunderbolt cables when they arrive next year.
Apple still looking into lingering issues with 24-in. Cinema Display & Thunderbolt
2011/23/09, 02:09 pm
Issues when connecting a 24-inch Cinema Display to a Thunderbolt port have persisted since the high-speed data and video port debuted early this year, but there is an indication that Apple is aware of the problem and working on a fix.
LaCie begins shipping first sub-$1000 Thunderbolt hard drives
2011/20/09, 06:09 pm
Storage manufacturer LaCie on Tuesday began shipping the first sub-$1000 external hard drives to take advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt ports introduced across Apple's Mac product family this year.
Apple clarifies Thunderbolt Display will not daisy chain Cinema Display
2011/16/09, 02:09 pm
Apple has posted a support document describing compatibility between recent Macs and multiple Thunderbolt Displays, and also notes that previous DisplayPort screens will not work when attached to the Thunderbolt port of its new display.
Thunderbolt Displays shipping; Apple knockoff settlement; Apple Experience Center
2011/16/09, 02:09 am
Customers report that Apple has begun shipping LED Thunderbolt Displays directly to them. Also, the company has reached a settlement with two New York stores that were allegedly selling knockoff goods and accessories. Finally, students at a top university in China are unhappy with an Apple Experience Center soon to open inside the campus library.
Intel details Thunderbolt technology spec, evolution plans for next year
2011/15/09, 07:09 pm
Intel on Thursday offered more details on its Thunderbolt specifications, detailing features for consumers as well as requirements for PC and peripheral manufacturers in view of expanding adoption of the new technology throughout the electronics industry.
New MacBook Pro firmware supports Thunderbolt Display, Lion Recovery
2011/14/09, 05:09 pm
Apple has issued an firmware update for 2011 MacBook Pro models that contains enabling support for the as yet unavailable new Thunderbolt Display and also adds support for Lion Recovery for reinstalling Mac OS X over the Internet.
Windows PC makers demonstrate Thunderbolt support for 2012 debut
2011/14/09, 04:09 pm
PC makers Acer and Asustek have joined Apple in announcing support for Intel's Thunderbolt high speed data interconnect, saying they will add the technology to PCs next year.
Apple releases MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.1 with Thunderbolt Display support
2011/12/09, 05:09 pm
Apple has issued an firmware update for new MacBook Air models that contains enabling support for the as yet unavailable new Thunderbolt Display.
Apple shipping first Thunderbolt Displays to stores, resellers
2011/06/09, 08:09 pm
A pair of new reports suggest Apple is shipping its new 27-inch Thunderbolt Display to its retail stores and resellers this week, while individual pre-orders are said to have shipping estimates of Sept. 15.

