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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 releases MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.1 with Thunderbolt Display support

Apple has issued an firmware update for new MacBook Air models that contains enabling support for the as yet unavailable new Thunderbolt Display.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 15

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

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

Intel Capital creates $300M UltraBook fund to drive thin-and-light designs

Intel Capital, the strategic investment arm of the world's largest chipmaker, announced on Wednesday a $300 million UltraBook fund to invest in new technologies for its new category of tablet-like notebooks that will challenge Apple's MacBook Air.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 62

Intel issues 'Ultrabook' reference specs with sub-$710 BOMs

As notebook makers struggle to produce thin-and-light notebooks that compete with Apple's MacBook Air on price, Intel has sent a reference bill of materials to its partners with costs of $475-$650 for 21mm notebooks and $493-$710 for 18mm models, according to an unconfirmed report.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 82

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