Latest 2016 Entry-level MacBook Pro News

Intel working on OpenCL-capable Ivy Bridge chips bound for Apple's MacBook Air

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.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 26

Back-to-school Mac sales outpace PCs even without white MacBook, free iPod touch

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.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 31

Windows PC makers demonstrate Thunderbolt support for 2012 debut

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.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 29

Apple on pace to sell record 4.5M Macs this quarter

The latest sales figures from the NPD Group show Apple's Mac platform is set to have its best quarter ever, with sales on pace to hit 4.5 million.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 44

Ultrabook makers 'testing the water' with initial shipments under 50k - report

Several key partners in Intel's "Ultrabook" initiative are limiting the initial shipment volumes of their responses to Apple's MacBook Air to below 50,000 units due to uncertain demand, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 78

Apple's MacBook Air draws long lines, stock-outs in Hong Kong debut

Apple's newly updated MacBook Air lineup debuted this week in Hong Kong, attracting crowds and selling out quickly, ahead of making an anticipated splash in mainland China.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 14

Apple's struggles to meet 13-inch MacBook Air demand trigger price gouging

More than a month after introducing its latest Thunderbolt MacBook Airs, Apple is still unable to meet broader demand for the 13-inch models, which can be seen listed at prices well above MSRP on at least one of the internet's largest ecommerce sites.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 54

Intel also hearing rumors Apple testing MacBooks based on own A-series chip

An Intel executive said this week it would be foolish to ignore reports that Apple is considering switching some of its Macs away from Intel's mainstream processors and towards its own A-series of mobile chips because it's been hearing the same rumors.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 130

Intel denies 50% Ultrabook CPU cut to aid matching MacBook Air prices

Sources within the notebook industry allege that Intel has rejected a request from PC makers for a steep 50 percent discount on CPUs designed for its Ultrabook specification, even as manufacturers struggle to compete with Apple's MacBook Air on price.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 25

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