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WWDC 2009: Latest MacBooks revamped

At Apple's WWDC in San Francisco, Philip Schiller, the company's vice president of product marketing, shows off the company's new additions to the MacBook Pro line including a new 13-inch and an updated MacBook Air.

Tags: Apple MacBook, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, News, WWDC 2009, macbook pro, laptops, apple, mac, green, macbook air, 13-inch, macbook

Videos 2009-06-08

Thinner, lighter, cheaper: Will Dell's Adamo out-air the Macbook Air?

Thinner, lighter, cheaper: Will Dell's Adamo out-air the Macbook Air?Dell seems to almost alway do it better?Even if they are not the "first" with something they seem to always do it either better, or just as good at a better price. Apple seems to be like Macy's trying to...

Tags: Notebooks, Adamo, MacBook Air, Dell Computer Corp., Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-12-18

Netbook from Apple next month? Don't bet on it!

Netbook from Apple next month? Don't bet on it!unlikely...i think they'd introduce a mini-tablet (or super iphone, if you will) before a netbook.I swear this is the 100th Apple netbook speculation post on ZDNet alone...What's up with this? Apple only sells to the elite, the elite do not buy...

Tags: Apple Only, Apple Netbook, Apple-next month, Apple-Next, Apple Inc., NetBook, netbook

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

Iomega eGo Helium

The Apple MacBook Air laptop is popular for its sleek design and portability, but the small hard drive capacities are limiting for digital packrats. The 320GB Iomega eGo Helium external hard drive offers MacBook Air users additional storage space in an equally attractive case. Iomega also keeps the Mac love...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows XP, HELIUM, Iomega eGo, USB, Iomega eGo Helium, Iomega Corp., drive-I, Apple MacBook, MacBook Air

Product reviews 2008-11-14

No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow Leopard

No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow LeopardLicense fees???"Most believe that Apple doesn't want to pay the FireWire licensing fees (believed to be around 25 cents a port)"Um, didn't Apple invent firewire? People pay *them*...RE: No FireWire over Ethernet; but maybe in Snow LeopardA few historical facts about FW:Firewire...

Tags: Ethernet, FireWire, Apple Inc., MacBook Air

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

MacBook Air gets Penryn and MBP17 gets minor bump

MacBook Air gets Penryn and MBP17 gets minor bumpToo bad about the 17"All I can say is I won't be buying a new Macbook Pro until the 17" machines line up with the 15" ones. This minor bump is indeed too minor to warrant my attention.

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, MBP17, Penryn, MacBook Air

Discussion threads 2008-10-15

Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

The new MacBook Air looks the same as the original Air, but Apple squeezes a mini DisplayPort connection under the flap that hides the lone USB port and headphone jack.As with the MacBook and MacBook Pro refreshes, the new MacBook Air ditches the Intel chipset for Nvidia and features integrated...

Tags: Notebooks, default memory, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., MacBook Air, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo

Product reviews 2008-10-15

Apple MacBook Air (Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

The new MacBook Air looks the same as the original Air, but Apple squeezes a mini DisplayPort connection under the flap that hides the lone USB port and headphone jack.As with the MacBook and MacBook Pro refreshes, the new MacBook Air ditches the Intel chipset for Nvidia and features integrated...

Tags: Notebooks, default memory, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., MacBook Air, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo

Product reviews 2008-10-15

Suddenly the MacBook Air doesn't seem so expensive anymore. . .

Suddenly the MacBook Air doesn't seem so expensive anymore. . .RE: Suddenly the MacBook Air doesn't seem so expensive anymore...Well in my opinion the Macbook Air still does seem expensive for what it is. The macbook air requires an external drive to be plugged, where as this computer has...

Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

Will netbook growth hurt Apple's Macbook sales?

Will netbook growth hurt Apple's Macbook sales?Most likely it will notas anyone that would want a netbook would be better serverd with a MacBook Air. ;)RE: Will netbook growth hurt Apple's Macbook sales?I was not looking at MacBook Air but at similarly thin and light Lenovo and other brands. Until...

Tags: Notebooks, sales, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, netbook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-24

What's next for the MacBook Air?

What's next for the MacBook Air?Interchangable batteries go against the Air's designAdding an interchangable battery to the MacBook Air would add enough bulk and weight for it to no longer be a MacBook Air. Before the MacBook Air gets interchangable batteries, the other MacBooks will get more Air-like: thinner &...

Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, Digital music, Digital media, battery, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-07-07

I'm done with the MacBook Air (for now)

I'm done with the MacBook Air for nowSince your MBA will just be lying around...So, since you're done with your MBA, can I have it?Must agreeI must agree with you. I also have MBA and MBP. The performance is a bit of an issue. But I think the portability overcomes...

Tags: Notebooks, AirBook, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, MBA

Discussion threads 2008-06-24

(Photos: Toshiba takes on MacBook Air, gamer laptops)

(Photos: Toshiba takes on MacBook Air, gamer laptops)BoringAnd it still runs Windows...

Tags: Games, Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Toshiba Corp., photograph, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-06-20

HP rolls out laptop armada; Voodoo Envy targets MacBook Air

HP rolls out laptop armada; Voodoo Envy targets MacBook AirmacI'll stick with my Macbook Air, best computer I've ever owned http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006HU4DK/?tag=amazon-products-20

Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Voodoo Envy, Voodoo, laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2008-06-10

Update that wishlist - I just tried a MacBook Air

Update that wishlist - I just tried a MacBook AirFor that kind of moneyI want something that will do the work I need. For those times that I need the lite, I use a Dell M1330. It's light, is LED, runs rings around the Air, and fits neatly...

Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, DVD, Apple MacBook, MacBook Air

Discussion threads 2008-06-10

Can a 256GB SSD save the MacBook Air?

Can a 256GB SSD save the MacBook Air?What's the point of that?The Macbook Air has no way of really taking advantage of all that storage space. It has no FireWire or Gigabit ethernet. Personally, if I'm gonna spend that much money, I wanna be able to serve out...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, MacBook Air, MBA, SSD, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-27

Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall (updated 2x)

Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall (updated 2x)RE: Rumor: Tablet Mac coming this fall (updated 2x)Seems more and more like my iPad Touch concept will become a reality!http://factoryjoe.com/blog/2007/11/05/apple-tablet-concept-the-ipad-touch/Sweet!Jason is looney tunes...I love how, right before every major Apple event, Jason decides to regurgitate whatever crazy product he REALLY wants to...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, MacBook Air, tablet, Tablet Mac, iTablet, Apple iPhone, Jason

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

Excess thermal paste causing high temps in MacBook Air (updated)

Excess thermal paste causing high temps in MacBook Air updatedWell, as they sayToo much of a good thing can be bad.Hacker computerThey must switch the CPU with a hacked CPU.Geek-tech globs it on.Thermal grease is only there to fill...any gaps due to imperfections in the heat sink and the cpu...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Federal government, Thermal Grease, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., assembler

Discussion threads 2008-04-30

Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercial

Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercialThat is AWESOME!!And oh so true! HILARIOUS!!! :)Very well done spot...This is an excellent piece of marketing from Lenovo. They should be commended, maybe handed an award or something.I am certainly going to share this with all of my Apple loving, black turtleneck wearing friends.Great advertisement.A...

Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Lenovo Group Ltd., MacBook Air commercial, MacBookAir

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

Apple's 5 worst hardware flaws - and how to fix them

Apple's 5 worst hardware flaws - and how to fix themWorseYou can't replace the hard drive on the new imacs without going through a ridiculous dance involving removing the screen. The old ones allowed you to undo a few screws in the bottom and lift off the back. ...

Tags: Keyboards, Mice, Notebooks, MacBook Air, iPhone flaw, hardware, Apple Inc., mouse, keyboard, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-04-29