NVIDIA prepping GeForce GTX 285 for Mac Pro

Owners of Apple's Mac Pro workstations will have a second, high-end home video card option within weeks, as NVIDIA is planning to release a version of its GeForce GTX 285 chipset specifically for Macs.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 90

NVIDIA unveils $1800 Quadro FX 4800 card for Apple's Mac Pro

Filling a void for a true professional video card on the Mac platform, NVIDIA on Monday announced plans to begin shipping its Quadro FX 4800 ultra-high-end solution for the Mac Pro next month.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 63

Microsoft pays for inaccurate "Apple Tax" study, issues 3rd TV ad

Hoping to persuade possible Mac buyers that Apple charges an arbitrary "tax" for its computers, Microsoft has paid one analyst to create a report that portrays Windows PCs as less expensive — even if it has to artificially pad the Mac's price and hide Windows' costs to get there.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 343

Apple almost ready with Nehalem-based Xserves

Apple in the coming weeks is expected to introduce a new line of its 1U rack-mount server computers that have been updated to take advantage of Intel's new Nehalem architecture.

Kasper Jade 17 years ago 24

Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update

Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 28

Apple ups Mac build plans on strong reception to new desktops

Apple this month is increasing the number of Macs on order from its Taiwanese suppliers following a better than expected response to its refreshed desktop line, according to a new report.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 52

Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early

While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks — including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule.

Aidan Malley and Zach Spear 17 years ago 32

Apple intros new Mac Pro with "Nehalem" Xeon processors

Apple on Tuesday introduced its new Mac Pro workstations using Intel's "Nehalem" Xeon processors and an updated system architecture that delivers twice the performance of the previous model.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 506

Shortly: iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, AirPorts and Time Capsules

Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire desktop line, including the Mac Pro, while also introducing new versions of its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products, a leaked parts and specifications list reveals.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 60

Mac OS X 10.5.7 may have Nehalem, Radeon HD 4000 support

In addition to expected fixes, Apple's upcoming 10.5.7 update to Mac OS X Leopard is now claimed to recognize Intel's newer Nehalem architecture as well as AMD's ATI Radeon HD 4000 graphics chipsets.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 56

Next-gen Mac Pro processors could arrive March 29

New Xeon processors widely believed to be candidates to power a next-generation Apple Mac Pro will go on sale in late March, according to a new report.

Zach Spear 17 years ago 253

Analyst now says iMacs likely in both dual- and quad-core

A Wall Street analyst who recently reported that Apple was torn between using dual-core processors and quad-core processors in its next-generation iMac line now believes the company will adopt both.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 143

Apple pulls NVIDIA graphics update, reasons unclear

Apple has yanked a software update that was intended to fix graphics-related issues with its latest notebooks just two days after pushing the patch to users via its Software Update mechanism.

Zach Spear 17 years ago 43

Apple releases NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009

Apple on Monday released a software update that addresses issues with its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter and also boosts HD video performance on some current Mac notebooks and previous-generation Mac desktops.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 18

NVIDIA insider chimes in on new iMacs, mini and Mac Pro

A recently reliable third party claims that Apple plans to launch some NVIDIA-based iMacs at Macworld — including a possible 28-inch model — and that Intel's new Core i7 platform may play a greater role in the Mac maker's lineup than expected.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 109

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