News Archives for 10/14/2008

A closer look at Apple's move to NVIDIA chipsets, DisplayPort

13 years ago

A closer look at Apple's move to NVIDIA chipsets, DisplayPort

Apple's graphics options on all new MacBooks are substantially improved due to the use of NVIDIA chipsets over the Intel graphics provided on earlier models; we examine the significance of this and the choice of DisplayPort as the foundation for Apple's video output future.

By Prince McLean | 13 years ago

Apple posts "Spotlight on Notebooks" event stream

13 years ago

Apple posts "Spotlight on Notebooks" event stream

On cue, Apple has posted a streaming version of its MacBook-oriented special event for those unable to attend themselves.

By Aidan Malley | 13 years ago

Apple snags nearly 10% of US PC market in third quarter

13 years ago

Apple snags nearly 10% of US PC market in third quarter

With just days to go before Apple announces the results of its fourth fiscal quarter, new data from market research firm Gartner has the Mac maker snagging a near 10 percent share of the US PC market for the three month period ending September, with its unit shipments growing more than six times the industry average.

By Katie Marsal | 13 years ago

Apple details new MacBook manufacturing process

13 years ago

Apple details new MacBook manufacturing process

Apple's new MacBook and MacBook Pro feature precision unibody enclosures milled from an extruded block of aluminum, allowing them to get even thinner while retaining rigid durability and a stronger, cleaner, and more polished design. Here's a detailed overview of the process, illustrated with photos.

By Prince McLean | 13 years ago

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Apple unveils 24-inch LED Cinema Display

13 years ago

Apple unveils 24-inch LED Cinema Display

During its special notebook Tuesday, Apple unveiled its new Cinema Display featuring a 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with built-in iSight video camera, mic, and speakers in a thin aluminum and glass enclosure.

By AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

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Apple debuts new 15" MacBook Pro

13 years ago

Apple debuts new 15" MacBook Pro

Apple revealed details of its redesigned 15-inch MacBook Pro on Tuesday, including a new unibody construction, far more powerful NVIDIA graphics, Display Port output, a new glass touchpad with multitouch gestures, and a revised appearance with similarities to the iMac.

By Prince McLean | 13 years ago

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Apple unveils new 13" MacBook

13 years ago

Apple unveils new 13" MacBook

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation 13-inch MacBook, which includes a new unibody construction, more powerful NVIDIA graphics, Display Port output, a new glass touchpad with multitouch gestures, and a revised appearance nearly identical to the new MacBook Pro.

By Prince McLean | 13 years ago

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Apple refreshes 17-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

13 years ago

Apple refreshes 17-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

As an aside Tuesday, Apple also announced that it's refreshing both MacBook Air and the 17-inch MacBook Pro, though both systems will largely retain their existing industrials designs.

By AppleInsider Staff | 13 years ago

Microsoft already on defense, cites "Apple Tax" in new emails

13 years ago

Microsoft already on defense, cites "Apple Tax" in new emails

There's still a few hours to go before Apple takes the wraps off its new notebook line, but that hasn't stopped its rival to the north from scrambling into a defensive stance, firing off emails to its employs that bill the new systems as overpriced, underspec'd and locked down.

By Slash Lane | 13 years ago