Apple rumored to switch to Nvidia graphics for new MacBook Pros
Mon, May 14, 2012 - New reports claim to have confirmed that Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros will eschew AMD graphics processors in favor of GPUs from Nvidia. ( 0 comments )
Apple to debut thinner Retina Display MacBook Pros at WWDC
Mon, May 14, 2012 - Apple will reportedly debut multiple new MacBook Pro models at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, each said to sport Retina Display-like screens and high-performance Intel Ivy Bridge processors. ( 0 comments )
Analyst expects MacBook refresh by June, next-gen iPhone by October
Mon, May 14, 2012 - Analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray expects Apple to firm up Mac sales during the June quarter with a refresh to its MacBook, iMac and possibly MacBook Air lines, but believes that the biggest product rollout in the coming six months will be the October launch of a new iPhone. ( 0 comments )
Genesys tapped to supply USB 3.0 chips for Apple's MacBook Air
Mon, May 14, 2012 - In a sign that Apple plans to adopt USB 3.0 in addition to Thunderbolt on its MacBook lineup, the company is said to have inked a deal with Genesys Logic for USB 3.0 card reader controller chips. ( 0 comments )
Suppliers gearing up for launch of Apple's new MacBooks in June - report
Mon, May 14, 2012 - Apple's long-awaited update to its MacBook lineup will be announced by the company in June, when suppliers are currently preparing for their shipments to significantly rise, according to a new report. ( 0 comments )
Benchmarks hint at next-gen Ivy Bridge MacBook Pro, iMac
Mon, May 14, 2012 - Geekbench benchmarks that appear to be from unreleased versions of Apple's MacBook Pro and iMac computers have surfaced online and serve as compelling evidence of upcoming upgrades from the company. ( 0 comments )
GameStop may start selling used Apple MacBooks
Fri, May 11, 2012 - U.S. gaming retailer GameStop, which already buys and resells iPhones, iPads and iPods, may soon begin buying and selling Apple's MacBooks, new details suggest. ( 0 comments )
Liquidmetal inventor says Apple is years away from using alloy
Wed, May 2, 2012 - The inventor of Liquidmetal guesses that it would take hundreds of millions of dollars and over three years for Apple to ready the technology necessary to mass-produce large products made from the material. ( 0 comments )
Apple predicted to discontinue 17-inch MacBook Pro
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - Though updates for the 13- and 15-inch models are on the horizon, Apple may not continue making its 17-inch MacBook Pro, according to one analyst. ( 0 comments )
'Bulk' of first wave of Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge chips bound for desktops
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 - Intel revealed on Tuesday that the first wave of its next-generation Ivy Bridge processors will feature quad-core models, the bulk of which are headed for desktop computers, followed by a second launch of dual-core chips for "mainstream notebooks." ( 25 comments )
Apple working on new power management technology for future Macs
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 - Apple's next-generation Macs will employ new power management technology that will allow devices to be more efficient and run even longer on battery power. ( 30 comments )
Domestic data shows Apple's Mac sales up 5% in March quarter
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 - The latest U.S. sales data from NPD suggests Apple's Mac sales were up 5 percent year over year during the March quarter, a number lower than some have expected. ( 18 comments )
Availability of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pros constrained ahead of redesigned models
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - Multiple authorized resellers this week are reflecting stock outs of 15-inch MacBook Pros, suggesting that Apple is ramping down production of existing models before introducing redesigned offerings that will largely resemble the company's increasingly popular line of ultra-slim MacBook Airs. ( 143 comments )
Mac shipments slow on absence of new hardware
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 - Apple is seeing a decrease in year-to-year Mac sales due to a later than usual refresh cycle for its popular MacBook Pro line of notebooks, but analysts expect iPhone and iPad sales to offset the drop. ( 44 comments )
Apple to build 200K 15-in. MacBook Pros in April, 400K 13-in. units in June
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 - Apple is gearing up to begin production of its new thinner and lighter MacBook Pros, with production of the new 15-inch model set to begin first in mid-April. ( 103 comments )
Apple rumored to mass produce new 15" MacBook Pro in April, 13" in June
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 - A new report out of the Far East claims Apple is scheduled to begin mass production of a new 15-inch MacBook Pro in April, while a 13.3-inch model is rumored to enter mass production in June. ( 76 comments )
Potential Mac-bound Intel Ivy Bridge chips to launch at end of April
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 - A slew of mobile and desktop CPUs from Intel's forthcoming Ivy Bridge lineup are set to launch on April 29, potentially signaling when Apple could refresh some of its Mac lineup. ( 69 comments )
OS X Lion tested with unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 - A modified version of OS X 10.7.3 has been tested with an unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip, giving a first indication of how Apple's next-generation Macs will perform. ( 27 comments )
Apple's slimmer 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros in production - report
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 - The 13- and 15-inch varieties of Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro, which will drop the optical disc drive for a thinner profile, are said to now be in production. ( 110 comments )
Apple's thinner 15-inch MacBook Pro rumored to debut in April with Ivy Bridge i5, i7 CPUs
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 - Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Pros will be thinner than current models but thicker than a MacBook Air, and will feature Intel's latest Ivy Bridge Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs when they launch next month, according to a new report. ( 92 comments )
Rumor: Apple to launch 15-inch MacBook Air in April, 'effectively killing the Pro'
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 - Rumors of a larger 15-inch MacBook Air continue to surface, with the latest claim suggesting Apple is gearing up to launch a larger ultraportable notebook in April. ( 187 comments )
Rumor: Apple drops Nvidia's Kepler GPUs from 'large number' of next-gen MacBook Pros
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 - Apple's next-generation low- and mid-range MacBook Pro models will not feature dedicated graphics cards, and will instead rely on Intel's integrated Ivy Bridge graphics due to production issues with Nvidia, according to a new report. ( 79 comments )
Apple issues iMac Graphic, MacBook Pro EFI firmware updates
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 - Apple this week issued a pair of firmware updates, resolving a flickering graphics issue in late 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro models and addressing a hanging graphics issue on iMacs. ( 20 comments )
Apple's thinner 13- & 15-inch MacBook Pros expected in April 'at the soonest'
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - New 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with a thinner and lighter design are expected to launch in April "at the soonest," with an initial shipment of just under a million units. ( 82 comments )
Intel's Mac-bound Ivy Bridge CPUs expected to go on sale 8-10 weeks late
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 - Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge processors, sized at 22 nanometers and expected to appear in Apple's updated Mac lineup, will become available eight to 10 weeks later than originally planned, one company official has said. ( 52 comments )
iPad & MacBooks combine to give Apple 27% share of all mobile PC shipments
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - The combined total of iPad and MacBook shipments in the fourth quarter of 2011 gave Apple a whopping 26.6 percent share of the mobile PC market, nearly tripling the share held by second-place HP. ( 111 comments )
Killer Deals: Save up to $680 on MacBook Pros and $79 on Mac minis
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - A pair of Apple's largest authorized resellers this week are offering a handful of incentives on sales of new Macs that translate to the most aggressive instant savings on MacBook Pros and Mac minis seen so far this year and prior, including a 2.2GHz 17-inch MacBook Pro for $1815 and 2.3GHz Mac mini for $529. ( 22 comments )
Apple's Messages beta hints at high-res Macs with Retina Displays
Fri, Feb 17, 2012 - The newly released beta of Messages for OS X contains support for double-pixel resolutions, offering more evidence that Apple is working on high-resolution Retina Displays for future Mac hardware. ( 24 comments )
Rumor: Intel to push back Mac-bound Ivy Bridge chip shipments until June
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 - Intel is rumored to have warned its partners that mass shipments of its next-generation Ivy Bridge processors, which are expected to make their way into Apple's Mac lineup later this year, will not begin until after June, though a "small volume" of chips will reportedly go out in early April. ( 60 comments )
Apple to disrupt notebook space with radically redesigned MacBook Pros
Fri, Feb 10, 2012 - While most of its rivals are struggling to match innovations Apple pioneered with its first MacBook Airs over three years ago, the Mac maker this year is hoping to further distance itself from the competition with a pair of radically redesigned professional offerings that will set the tone for the next wave of notebook computing. ( 300 comments )
Apple continues adding Lion Internet Recovery support to 2010 Macs
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Apple on Tuesday released several EFI firmware updates for its 2010 Macs to enable the Lion Internet Recovery feature to the older machines. ( 21 comments )
Samsung to take on Apple's MacBooks in bid for notebook dominance
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Consumer electronics maker Samsung has voiced its goal of becoming the No. 1 notebook maker, but it will run up against rival Apple and its hot-selling MacBook lineup on its way to the top. ( 94 comments )
Inside Apple's 2011: Mac hardware and Mac OS X
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - This year, Apple's Mac OS X platform turned ten years old, launched the 10.7 Lion reference release, introduced the Mac App Store and iCloud, and delivered a series of new Macs boasting fast, flexible Thunderbolt connectivity and speedy new Sandy Bridge processors. ( 19 comments )
Intel's Mac-bound Ivy Bridge CPUs rumored to launch April 8
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - Intel is rumored to release a total of 25 new 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge processors on April 8, 2012, signaling a potential launch window for Apple's next generation of Macs. ( 29 comments )
Apple investigating fuel-cell-powered MacBooks
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - Apple could build new notebooks that are even smaller and lighter than current battery-powered devices by switching to fuel cells for power. ( 55 comments )
Hard drive supply improving after Thailand disaster, minimal effect seen on Apple
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 - Prices and inventory of hard disk drives lineup appear to have bottomed out and begun to recover from the devastating flooding in Thailand, with no sign of a significant impact on Apple. ( 4 comments )
Apple supplier reports 61 injured in explosion at metal casing factory
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 - Apple supplier and manufacturing partner Pegatron said 61 workers had been injured as a result of an explosion at a subsidiary's metal casing factory in Shanghai, China. ( 17 comments )
Apple accounts for three of Google's top ten 2011 searches
Thu, Dec 15, 2011 - Three Apple-related search terms were included in Google's Zeitgeist 2011, with Steve Jobs, the iPhone 5 and iPad 2 all ranking as one of the top ten fastest-rising global queries recorded by the internet search giant. ( 4 comments )
Apple rumored to launch 2880x1800 Retina Display MacBook Pro in Q2 2012
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 - Apple is rumored to be preparing a new MacBook Pro for launch in the second quarter of 2012 with a Retina Display resolution of 2,880 by 1,800 pixels. ( 105 comments )
Intel Ivy Bridge chip candidates for MacBook Pro, Air to arrive in May
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge mobile processors, expected to appear in future MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates from Apple, will hit the market in May of 2012, a leaked Intel product roadmap reveals. ( 35 comments )
Apple rumored to revamp MacBook Air lineup with 15-in. model in early 2012
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 - Apple is said to be preparing an update to its MacBook Air series in the first quarter of 2012 with the addition of a new 15-inch thin-and-light model. ( 69 comments )
Black Friday Macs: up to $101 off MacBook Airs & iMacs, up to $250 off MacBook Pros [ux2]
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - Apple resellers have launched their Black Friday deals, offering savings of up to $101 on Mac Book Airs, $250 of MacBook Pros, $128 on iMacs, $39 on Mac minis and $260 on Mac Pros [updated with price changes].
Amazon knocks $50 off some Macs: Airs from $953, MacBook Pros from $1,154 [u]
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 - Amazon on Thursday evening launched early Black Friday pricing on three of Apple's most affordable Mac offerings: the 1.60GHz 11" MacBook Air, 2.4GHz dual 13" MacBook Pro, and 2.5GHz 21.5" iMac [updated with price changes].
Apple's Black Friday deals rolling out internationally [u]
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 - Apple has begun rolling out its one-day Black Friday sale in limited countries around the world, with discounts adding up to roughly 10 percent off select iPad, iPod and Mac models [updated with U.S. pricing]. ( 13 comments )
Apple rumored to switch back to Nvidia GPUs for 2012 MacBook models
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Apple's switch to AMD graphics across its entire product line could be short-lived, as a new rumor claims that next-generation MacBook models will once again feature Nvidia graphics processors. ( 46 comments )
Apple plans software fix for Lion battery life issues on older MacBooks
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - As some users continue to report battery life issues running Mac OS X 10.7 Lion on older MacBooks, Apple continues to look into the problem in hopes of finding a solution. ( 23 comments )
Apple MacBook orders to remain steady in spite of chassis, HDD stutters
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - Shipments of Apple's MacBook will reportedly remain stable in the fourth quarter despite recent hiccups with chassis and hard drive supplies for the portables. ( 1 comments )
Apple readying ultra-thin 15-inch MacBook for Q2 2012 release
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Apple is rumored to have ordered a "small volume" of components for a 15-inch ultra-thin notebook that could appear as early as the second quarter of 2012, a new report claims. ( 100 comments )
Apple now a top 5 PC vendor in Western Europe as sales rise 20%
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Despite double-digit declines in Western Europe's PC market during the third quarter, Mac sales surged nearly 20% to help Apple break into the segment's top 5 vendors for unit shipments. ( 7 comments )
Apple on pace to sell record 5.3M Macs in holiday quarter
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Apple is set to have another blockbuster quarter for the Mac platform, with the latest sales data showing the company headed toward selling as many as 5.3 million over the holidays. ( 42 comments )
Apple issues MacBook Pro, wireless base station firmware updates
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple on Thursday released a pair of firmware updates to address an unexpected shutdown issue with MacBook Pro notebooks and to provide fixes for its AirPort and Time Capsule wireless base stations. ( 14 comments )
Apple notifies faulty MagSafe owners of class-action settlement
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has reached a settlement on a class-action lawsuit over T-shaped MagSafe connectors for MacBook and MacBook Pro models that can fray and come apart. ( 25 comments )
Apple leverages deep pockets to gain supply chain edge over rivals - report
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - A close look at Apple's supply chain has revealed that the company wields upfront cash payments and a highly-focused logistics ecosystem, largely credited to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, as "strategic weapons" to secure a significant advantage over its rivals. ( 39 comments )
Rumor: Suppliers say Apple will overhaul all product lines in 2012
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - Apple is rumored to be planning a complete overhaul for each of its product lineups, including the iPad, iMac, iPhone and MacBook Air, next year, according to sources within the company's supply chain. ( 65 comments )
Apple rumored to be testing new ultrathin 15-inch MacBook
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 - Apple is allegedly prepared to add a new thin-and-light 15-inch MacBook to its lineup in the near future, with one report claiming the company has finished development of a crucial test component. ( 98 comments )
Apple issues EFI Firmware, iPhoto, QuickTime updates
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - 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. ( 11 comments )
Catcher says unibody MacBook case plant will fully reopen next week
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - Apple supplier Catcher Technology said Wednesday that its China plant that builds unibody MacBook cases will fully reopen at the end of October. ( 5 comments )
Apple issues Apple TV 4.4.2 and MacBook Pro 15" video updates
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 - Apple on Monday issued Apple TV software update 4.4.2 to resolve issues with recent versions of the set-top box's software, as well as Video Update 1.0 for mid-2010 15-inch MacBook Pros. ( 10 comments )
Apple quietly updates MacBook Pro lineup with faster CPUs, graphics
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 - With no mention of the update, Apple on Monday improved its MacBook Pro lineup with slightly faster Intel processors, as well as new graphics processors and larger hard drives in some models. ( 75 comments )
Circumstances likely to see Apple push MacBook Pro refresh to November
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - A refresh to Apple's professional line of notebooks once anticipated for an introduction as early as September may not roll out until early next month. ( 45 comments )
Catcher hoping to reopen Chinese MacBook unibody case plant in November
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 - After local officials ordered the suspension of operations at a Suzhou, China factory that supplies Apple with chassis for its laptops, Taiwanese manufacturer Catcher Technology will invest $2-3 million with the goal of getting its facility back online in November. ( 12 comments )
Uni-body casing manufacturer shutdown may affect Mac notebook shipments
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - A Chinese factory responsible for manufacturing the metal housings for Apple's uni-body laptop lineup has been shutdown due to "strange odors" emanating from the plant, potentially causing a 40% decrease in shipments for November. ( 32 comments )
3G MacBook Pro prototype 'owner' gets parts returned to him
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 - Apple has sent back custom-installed parts to the unwitting buyer of a 3G antenna-equipped MacBook Pro prototype, after reclaiming the computer last month. ( 40 comments )
Intel working on OpenCL-capable Ivy Bridge chips bound for Apple's MacBook Air
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Apple's MacBook Air may see an additional performance boost next year with Intel's next-generation Ivy Bridge processors, which, according to a new report, will add support for the OpenCL technology. ( 27 comments )
Back-to-school Mac sales outpace PCs even without white MacBook, free iPod touch
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - Back-to-school Mac sales once again easily outgrew Windows PCs this year, even though Apple did not offer a free iPod touch and discontinued its education-focused white MacBook this summer. ( 32 comments )
New MacBook Pro firmware supports Thunderbolt Display, Lion Recovery
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - 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. ( 14 comments )
Apple to surprise with late-2011 MacBook Pro refresh this month
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Exclusive: With Intel's next-generation Core i-Series mobile platform not expected until the second quarter of 2012, Apple is reportedly preparing a refresh of its professional notebook line ahead of the holiday shopping season to better bridge the gap, AppleInsider has been told. ( 136 comments )
Apple negotiating return of 3G MacBook Pro prototype
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 - Apple is in talks to arrange for the return of a MacBook Pro prototype with built-in wireless 3G functionality from a North Carolina resident who attempted to sell it on eBay. ( 33 comments )
Purported MacBook Pro prototype with built-in 3G appears on eBay
Sun, Aug 14, 2011 - An alleged Apple prototype of an older MacBook Pro with built-in 3G cellular data functionality has appeared for sale on eBay, indicating that the company looked into adding wireless data capabilities to its notebooks as early as 2007. ( 43 comments )
Apple rumored to be working on ultra-thin 15- and 17-inch notebooks
Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - With Apple's new family of MacBook Airs gaining considerable traction in the marketplace over the past nine months, the company is believed to be working to introduce 15- and 17-inch models with a similar minimalist design to capitalize on the trend towards ultra-mobile computing. ( 160 comments )
Vulnerability exposes Apple MacBook batteries to 'bricking,' malware
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - One prominent security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the batteries of Apple's MacBook line of portable computers that could allow hackers to ruin the batteries or install malware on them that could corrupt a Mac. ( 60 comments )
Apple's MacBooks sweep Consumer Reports laptop rankings
Wed, May 25, 2011 - Apple's line of MacBook portables currently stand as the top laptops in every related category ranked by advocacy group Consumer Reports. ( 39 comments )
Tough 2010 comparisons cause 'soft' 9% Mac sales growth for Apple in April
Mon, May 16, 2011 - Mac sales a year ago were exceptionally strong, making Apple's year-over-year sales increase in April 2011 a "soft" 9 percent. ( 30 comments )
Rumor: Apple plans to move laptops from Intel to ARM processors
Fri, May 6, 2011 - A new rumor claims that Apple plans to ditch Intel processors to instead adopt the ARM architecture currently found in devices like the iPhone and iPad. ( 157 comments )
Apple issues Thunderbolt fixes for new MacBook Pros, iMacs
Thu, May 5, 2011 - Apple this week released a series of updates for its newest MacBook Pro notebooks and iMac desktops equipped with the high-speed Thunderbolt port, addressing issues related to performance and stability. ( 16 comments )
Apple's next MacBook Pro lineup will feature a new case design - report
Mon, Apr 25, 2011 - Though the latest refresh of MacBook Pros are just two months old, rumors of the next update have already begun, with a new report claiming that the next model will feature a newly redesigned case construction. ( 73 comments )
Insiders believe Thunderbolt from Intel, Apple will 'greatly affect' USB 3.0
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - Though Intel has said it plans to support USB 3.0 with its next-generation chipsets, some in the PC market believe Apple's adoption of Thunderbolt could have a major impact. ( 57 comments )
New MacBook Pros push Apple's US sales up 47% year over year in March
Mon, Apr 18, 2011 - Driven by strong sales of the new Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro lineup, domestic Mac sales are estimated to have increased 47 percent year over year in the month of March. ( 28 comments )
Intel to release Thunderbolt developer kit this quarter
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Intel revealed on Tuesday that developer kits for its new Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect, which made its debut on Apple's early 2011 MacBook Pros, will be made available later this quarter. ( 9 comments )
New MacBook Pro Thunderbolt port gets attention at NAB 2011
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 - A variety of vendors are demonstrating new products taking advantage of Apple's Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pros at the National Association of Broadcasters convention. ( 21 comments )
Apple Boot Camp update fixes shutdown issues, causes brightness problems
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 - Apple this week released an update for its Boot Camp software for running Windows on Macs, and addressed an issues with shutdowns on the new 2011 Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro models. But users also say the new update causes problems with adjusting screen brightness. ( 12 comments )
Owners of Apple's new MacBook Pros report issues with iTunes Home Sharing
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 - Numerous owners of Apple's early 2011 MacBook Pros report being unable to connect devices or maintain connections through iTunes Home Sharing. ( 35 comments )
NPD data shows Feb. Mac sales slowdown before Apple's MacBook Pro refresh
Mon, Mar 14, 2011 - U.S. Mac sales were on the low end of expectations -- but still up 16 percent year over year -- in the first two months of the March quarter, ahead of Apple's release of the new MacBook Pro lineup. ( 4 comments )
Review: Apple's early 2011 Thunderbolt MacBook Pros
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 - Apple's revised 13, 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pros deliver Intel's blazing fast new Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 CPUs, new AMD Radeon HD (formerly ATI) dedicated graphics performance on the high end and a new high speed Thunderbolt port, resulting in the fastest notebooks currently available while inheriting the long battery life, the strong, minimalist unibody construction, and the environmentally friendly design of previous year's models. ( 127 comments )
Apple's MacBook Pros ship with active SSD TRIM support in Snow Leopard
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 - New MacBook Pro models are shipping with Mac OS X 10.6.6 (build 10J3210), which supplies TRIM support for bundled Apple Solid State Drives, enabling extended performance of the fast new devices via background maintenance. ( 66 comments )
First Look: Apple's early 2011 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 - Apple's newly revised early 2011 MacBook Pros carry forward the same unibody construction, but offer Intel Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge quad core CPUs, faster RAM, more powerful AMD graphics chips, larger drive options, and the new high speed Thunderbolt interconnect. Here's an illustrated first look ahead of our in-depth reviews. ( 65 comments )
Benchmarks of Apple's new MacBook Pros find speeds 13%-53% faster
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 - The addition of Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processors has boosted the performance of Apple's new line of MacBook Pros by between 13 percent and 53 percent faster than their predecessors. ( 71 comments )
Apple begins shipping BTO MacBook Pros for delivery by Thursday
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 - Apple overnight began shipping the first wave of customer orders for built-to-order versions of its new MacBook Pros, promising delivery by next Thursday. ( 18 comments )
Apple exploring capacitive touch buttons to control a closed MacBook
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 - Apple could add the ability to control applications like iTunes while a notebook is closed via capacitive touch buttons added to the lid of future MacBooks. ( 19 comments )
Teardown of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro finds large Thunderbolt chip
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 - The Thunderbolt port inside Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup has its own prominent integrated circuit controller that is the fourth-largest chip found inside the notebooks, a teardown of the 15-inch model has found. ( 60 comments )
Intel details Thunderbolt, says Apple has full year head start
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - At a press conference earlier this morning, Intel offered additional information about its new Thunderbolt interconnect technology being pioneered by Apple in its latest batch of MacBook Pros, noting Apple will have a year long head start in deploying the technology. ( 134 comments )
First Look: Inside Apple's fast new Thunderbolt port on MacBook Pros
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - 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. ( 162 comments )
Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pros sport dual-core Core i5, i7 chips
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - 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. ( 107 comments )
Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature quad-core i7 chips, AMD graphics
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - 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. ( 181 comments )
Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros to sport quad-core i7 CPU, AMD graphics
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - New leaked photos reveal the details of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, with updated notebooks featuring AMD graphics, and high-end 15- and 17-inch models packing quad-core Intel Core i7 processors [updated]. ( 61 comments )
Apple to unveil new MacBook Pros 'shortly after' Intel Thunderbolt event Thursday
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - A new report claims that Apple will unveil a refresh to its MacBook Pro lineup 'shortly after' an Intel press event to formally launch the chipmaker's new Light Peak technology, which will reportedly be marketed as Thunderbolt, at 10 a.m. Pacific on Thursday. ( 33 comments )
Apple rumored to release 3rd iPad this winter, redesigned MacBook Pro in 2012
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - A flurry of new rumors suggest that Apple's true second-generation iPad may not surface until later this year, with next week's announcements possibly pertaining to an interim model. Meanwhile, a completely re-thought MacBook Pro family is said to be slated for sometime in 2012. ( 69 comments )
MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - With the expected release of Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup on Thursday, onlookers have been inundated with rumored hardware specifications and new features. AppleInsider offers a recap of what's expected in the imminent product refresh slated for tomorrow. ( 69 comments )
Next-gen MacBook Pro photos reveal Apple's high-speed 'Thunderbolt' port [u]
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - Apple's implementation of Intel's Light Peak technology could be dubbed "Thunderbolt," according to new pictures that claim to show the new 13-inch MacBook Pro hardware and box [updated with photo of English box]. ( 152 comments )
Intel to debut Light Peak alongside Apple's new MacBook Pros Thursday
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 - On the same day Apple is expected to unwrap its new MacBook Pros, Intel said it will be briefing the press on "a new technology that is about to appear on the market." ( 50 comments )
