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- Apple refreshes iMac (up to 3.06GHz), Mac Pro (with Xeon "Nehalem") and Mac mini (with GeForce 9400M GPU)
- The Apple Store is back up there are refreshed products to tempt those looking to spend. You have refreshes iMacs, Mac Pros and Mac minis to choose from. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Hard Drive, Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Nvidia GeForce, Memory, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Apple Mac Superdrive, Apple Mac Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Xeon, GPU, Apple Store, Flash Memory, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2009-03-03
- Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, SuperDrive, black)
- Editors' Note: This review primarily covers the recent updates to the Apple MacBook line. For a detailed look at the design and features, read our earlier review of the Apple MacBook (Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz).While the 2006 debut of Apple's MacBook line was flat-out revolutionary--introducing Intel's Core 2 Duo CPUs...
- Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Apple Mac Superdrive, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo
- Product reviews 2007-06-14
- Apple updates MacBook Pro line
- The Apple Store was closed this morning and when it reopened an updated MacBook Pro line was unveiled.Here's the scoop:MacBook Pro 15 inch LED 2.2Ghz 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB memory 1440 x 900 resolution 120GB hard drive 8x double-layer SuperDrive NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT GPU with 128MB SDRAMPrice - $1999MacBook Pro 15 inch LED 2.4Ghz 2.4GHz...
- Tags: Hardware, Apple
- Blog posts 2007-06-05
- The DVD-R media that destroyed my SuperDrive (photos)
- The DVD-R media that destroyed my SuperDrive photosAgreedI agree that 300$ for the drive is quite outrageous. But they don't seem to be the only manufacturers who charge this kind of price. Last time I checked the price for my Lenovo T42 internal optical drive, the CD-RW/DVD-RW costs 259$! Better...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, photograph, AppleCare, media, Apple Inc., DVD-R, Apple Mac Superdrive
- Discussion threads 2007-02-20
- The DVD-R media that destroyed my SuperDrive (photos)
- Yesterday I inserted a blank DVD-R disc into my MacBook Pro (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo) like Ive done dozens of times before. But this time was different. This time it destroyed my SuperDrive.After I inserted the blank DVD-R media I didnt immediately notice that it didnt mount in the...
- Tags: Hardware, MacBook Pro, Media, Optical Drive
- Blog posts 2007-02-20
- Bigger = cheaper
- I can deal with the fact that the 17-inch MacBook Pro has some features that the 15-inch model doesn't have (FireWire 800, 8x double-layer burner) but I am baffled by Apple's pricing model for the MBP17 nicknamed "riot shield."Let's compare Apples and Apples for a second (pardon the pun.) If...
- Tags: Apple Mac Superdrive, FireWire
- Blog posts 2006-04-26
- Apple announces 17-inch MacBook Pro
- Without the fanfare of a keynote address or even a media event, Apple yesterday announced the MacBook Pro 17-inch. The new large screen Intel Core Duo-based Apple portable replaces the PowerBook G4 17-inch leaving the 12-inch as the last remaining PowerBook G4 available at the Apple online store.Specs on the...
- Tags: MBP15, MBP17
- Blog posts 2006-04-25
- SuperDrive Firmware Update (Mac)
- Delivers updated SuperDrive firmware to improve reliability when accessing DVD and CD media. For systems: Power Mac G5 (June 2004), Power Mac G5 (Late 2004), and eMac (USB 2.0).
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Firmware Update, Apple Power Mac G5, Apple Mac Superdrive, Apple Power Mac, Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2005-05-06
- Apple adds Superdrive to eMac line
- Apple adds Superdrive to eMac lineJust wait.....I can hear it now. The eMac is too expensive still. You can get a Dell, Gateway, eMachines etc for 499.00, 399.00, or 299.00 w/rebates of coarse. As for me I'd much rather be in Apples place than being just another...
- Tags: Desktop publishing, Desktops, DVD, business department, Apple Inc., EMac, EMACS, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Mac Superdrive
- Discussion threads 2004-04-13
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- Time to ditch the optical drive, once and for all
- Once heralded as the second coming of data storage, the sun has finally set on the optical drive as an effective vehicle for data storage and delivery. Optical drives are simply too small and too slow to be practical. Single layer discs hold 4.7GB while double layer discs can hold...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Apple Macintosh, Disk, Storage, Optical Drive, MCE, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-09-16
- Apple SuperDrive 3.0 (Mac)
- This update will eliminate the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on your Mac. This update works with the following EFI updates: iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4 Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2 iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), Mac...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-08-31
- Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)
- When it comes to "dead-finger tech" -- that is, technology that's so integral to your life that you'd have to pry it from your cold, dead fingers -- the choice for me is clear: the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro. ...
- Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Laptop Computer, Apple MacBook Pro, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-07-30
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: Apple Mac Mini, Zen Mozaic MP3 player, Seagate FreeAgent 1 TB hard drive
- An Apple Mac Mini desktop computer, a Zen Mozaic MP3 player, and a Seagate FreeAgent 1 TB external hard drive. Here are your daily deals for Monday, July 6, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Get the Apple Mac Mini 2GHz Core 2 Duo Desktop for $500...
- Tags: Apple Mac Mini, Hard Drive, Apple Inc., Seagate Technology LLC, Rebate Offer, Desktops, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-07-06
- New high-end MacBook Pro has 8 hour battery
- Apple has announced an upgrade to its high-end MacBook Pro line of notebook computers. The unique thing about this model is that it uses a custom-made (read:expensive) non-removable 95WHr battery to achieve an estimated 8 hours between charges in a small package. Other...
- Tags: built-In, Apple MacBook, Battery, Video, Apple MacBook Pro, Engineering, FireWire, Corporate Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Ed Burnette
- Blog posts 2009-01-06
- Should the Mac Mini die?
- Should the Mac Mini die?Most everyone who owns one appears to really like it.Performance wise you're the first person I've seen who had anything less than favorable to say about it.RE: Should the Mac Mini die?I have a spare 19" LCD at home that is just waiting for the new...
- Tags: Desktops, Processors, Consumer electronics, current MacBook, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, Micro-Mac, motherboard
- Discussion threads 2008-11-06
- Would you buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro?
- Would you buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro?It would depend on the specifications and price.The new laptops are very nice and I almost picked one up over the weekend.??? I could get a 15.4 inch widescreen laptop for that price. ntntAbsolutely!I love the size of my 13" MacBook - it handles...
- Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple MacBook Pro
- Discussion threads 2008-10-28
- The end of the line for the Mac mini?
- Two major retailers in Europe have told Gizmodo that they can't order any more Mac minis and "to expect no more of it." While this could simply signal that Apple is clearing the channel to make room for a speed-bumped model Gizmodo's sources are telling them that "the Mac Mini...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Inc., Desktops, Hardware, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-10-21
- Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?
- Apple's new MacBook line: Affordable enough?What are the specsI haven't seen the specs yet (are they published?) but I don't think it's going to be enough. They either need to compete with Windows PC's or not. Don't half ass it. My guess is the lower price will still not match...
- Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, new MacBook line, MacBook line
- Discussion threads 2008-10-14
- Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?
- Apple gadget lust for me, but anything for Ed Tech?Your Mac Lust borders on Creepy....Geez... that article is just a little bit scary. The kid on the eTrade commercials is in my head..."I seriously underestimated the creepiness factor"... he says this about a clown and I am applying it...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Desktops, DVD, Consumer electronics, Notebooks, Apple Inc., video
- Discussion threads 2008-10-14
- Apple set to release $800 notebook
- Apple set to release $800 notebookNot the first time sub $1000Apple had a $999 notebook at one time. Actually, I think the iBook had that price tag at one time. My only hopes is that this $800 Notebook doesn't come with the specs of a Asus Eee 701.RE:...
- Tags: Notebooks, MacMini, Apple-set, notebook, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-09
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