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Light Peak

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Apple, not Intel, filed for Thunderbolt trademark

Counter to early indications that Intel already owned the trademark for the Thunderbolt high-speed I/O technology, recently discovered applications with the U.S. and Canadian trademark offices reveal that Apple has filed for the mark.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 33

Intel details Thunderbolt, says Apple has full year head start

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.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 133

First Look: Inside Apple's fast new Thunderbolt port on MacBook Pros

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.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 161
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Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature quad-core i7 chips, AMD graphics

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.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 180

MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more

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.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 68

Next-gen MacBook Pro photos reveal Apple's high-speed 'Thunderbolt' port [u]

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].

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 151

Apple to announce new high-speed connector for Macs, report claims

Apple is on the verge of introducing a new high-speed connection to some of its Mac computing lines, according to report that speculates the announcement could accompany revised MacBook Pros expected as early as next week.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 68

Apple patents show convertible tablet, MagSafe optical data connector

Patents granted to Apple on Tuesday reveal that the company could be working on a device that converts from standard laptop form to tablet form as well as a magnetic connector that provides both power and an optical data connection.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 52

Intel could release Light Peak technology in first half of 2011, Apple to follow

Intel's Light Peak optical cabling technology is on track to make its first appearance in products in early 2011, with Apple expected to follow soon after, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 55

Why Apple is betting on Light Peak with Intel: a love story

Despite Apple's investments in developing its own custom ARM microchips in place of using Intel's Atom mobile processors, the company has reached out to Intel as a partner to drive the adoption of the new Light Peak specification for optical cabling. A look at Apple's historical use of ports explains why it is doing this.

Daniel Eran Dilger 16 years ago 113

Report: Apple pushed Intel to develop Light Peak cabling

Following a demonstration by Intel of an advanced new optical data port called Light Peak, a new report says Apple actually brought the concept to Intel and that the new standard will play "a hugely important role" in upcoming Apple products.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 156
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