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Apple unveils new unibody polycarbonate MacBook; 7-hour battery, LED display, multitouch trackpad; $999

Polycarbonate unibody design!!Translation -> moulded plasticIs it molded or is it cut from a single blocklike the aluminum models?No idea but..I would have thought injection moulding would be much easier, cheaper and quicker than milling it. In the end it still translates to it being 1 lump of plastic with...

Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, Apple MacBook, Polycarbonate, polycarbonate, light-emitting diode, battery, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

The polycarbonate all-in-one 22" LCD PC

The polycarbonate all-in-one 22" LCD PCNot a belt sanderThis version is way, way better than your wooden version. But wouldn't a random orbital sander work better? Belt sanders are pretty harsh.A very nice project however...I feel this blog is slowly losing relevance to the tech world. I...

Tags: Blogging, PC, LCD, belt sander, polycarbonate

Discussion threads 2008-01-22

Additional Resources

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Laptop computers

This year the laptop list was a tough assignment for several reasons. First, the emergence of a new class of ultra-thin laptops--spawned by lower-cost processors from Intel and AMD--has made things more complicated. Second, there's a fresh crop of Windows 7 laptops, and...

Tags: Processor, Hard Drive, Performance, Apple MacBook, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Netbook, Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Compaq CQ61z, Timeline 1810T, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Apple MacBook Fall 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

While it's neither the less-expensive entry-level MacBook some had hoped for, nor the long-rumored touch-screen device, the new 13-inch MacBook can now escape its designation as the lone holdover system from Apple's previous generation, thanks to an upscale makeover that keeps the price stable at just under the $1,000 mark....

Tags: Notebooks, Nvidia GeForce, hard drive, Apple MacBook, NVidia Corp., Apple Inc.

Product reviews 2009-10-22

iFixit: Disassembling the new MacBook unibody

Taking a lookI've one of last year's black MacBooks and have been extremely happy with it. The realignment of the laptop line, bringing back the 13" MacBook Pro and consigning the consumer MacBook to the under $1K polycarbonate model has seemed to be a good arrangement. If you're buying a...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, Apple MacBook, Firewire port, new MacBook, MACBOOKS, FireWire, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

iFixit: Disassembling the new MacBook unibody

Almost immediately after being announced, iFixIt.com did a teardown YouTube video the new "unibody" polycarbonate MacBook. As has been previously noted Apple has added a LED display, upgraded processor, added curves, increased battery life. Apple has also quietly removed the FireWire port, IR...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Battery, Apple Inc., Bluetooth Antenna, Notebooks, Engineering, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Apple's bumper crop of fall hardware, reviewed

Apple yesterday released a cornucopia of new consumer hardware and the reviews are starting to roll in. No firm benchmarks have been conducted but several outlets have posted preliminary reviews of Apple's Fall 2009 hardware. Macworld likes the LED-backlit displays in the new...

Tags: Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Hardware, FireWire, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-10-21

News to know: Nook; Yahoo; Sun; Net Neutrality; Apple; Windows 7

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Burnette: Meet Nook: Barnes and Noble's sexy new book reader Matthew Miller: B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Sun Microsystems Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, E-books, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Notebooks, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Apple shuffles consumer lineup; iMac, MacBook, Mac mini, mouse updated

Hot on the heels of its most profitable quarter ever, Apple today announced a completely revamped consumer hardware lineup, including: An all new iMac line featuring LED-backlit 21.5 and 27-inch widescreen displays in a new edge-to-edge glass design and seamless aluminum enclosure. Press release The...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Mouse, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Magic Mouse, Mice, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-10-20

With Apple, there's a fine line between paying a premium and being a sucker

It's no secret that I'm a Mac guy and yet I always find the need to disclose that. Therefore, I must be one of those types of people who finds value in Apple products and is willing to pay a premium for them. But that doesn't go for every product....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mice, Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Gallery: Apple's new unibody polycarbonate MacBook

With every other laptop in Apple's current lineup using the "Pro" moniker, the single non-Pro MacBook was starting to look a little dated. While many industry watchers expected Apple to lower prices on the white polycarbonate version, the company has given the system an upscale makeover, keeping the price the...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-20

Apple's new unibody polycarbonate MacBook offers multitouch

Apple has revealed its updated MacBook, which now comes with a polycarbonate enclosure, multitouch trackpad and LED-backlit display. Here's a look. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, product photos, Apple, MacBook, laptops, notebooks, Andrew Nusca

Image galleries 2009-10-20

Apple unveils new unibody polycarbonate MacBook; 7-hour battery, LED display, multitouch trackpad; $999

Apple on Tuesday updated its most inexpensive laptop computer, the MacBook, with a new polycarbonate unibody design, LED-backlit display, a glass multitouch trackpad and a 7-hour built-in battery. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Light-emitting Diode, Apple MacBook, Battery, Apple Inc., Engineering, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Gone in 31 seconds - 31 MacBook Pros, 14 iPhones and 9 iPods

HahaThat's not counting apple's new feature: exploding ipods! I guess these boys are in for a surprise very soon.Too bad for them that they stole iPhones. They may want to return them. :Dhttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/technology/companies/03att.html?_r=1&hp$29 and an hour fixes thatBuy Snow Leopard disc, erase the HDD and reinstall the OS. Who...

Tags: Smart phones, iPODS, Apple iPhone, charger, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

What should the next MacBook look like? Cost?

Now that the Apple tablet device is a nearly-accepted fact, it remains readily apparent that the company's three-year-old polycarbonate MacBook needs a serious overhaul. by Andrew Nusca

Tags: Apple MacBook, Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-26

We're still in a recession...Don't buy an Apple (the free iPod isn't worth it)

I own an Apple. It's a MacBook and it's about a year and a half old. The little 13" bit of polycarbonate has served me well and it's been a reliable companion. I bought it when I had a bit of extra money in a student loan...

Tags: Car, Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, Recession, Board, Apple Inc., Corporate Governance, Digital Music, Digital Media, Desktops, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-08-13

Apple MacBook Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.13GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M)

While Apple still hasn't put a Netbook on the market, don't fault it for not trying to make its products more affordable. This year's WWDC 2009 keynote was all about lower price points and more features across the MacBook line, and leading off as the cheapest MacBook money can buy...

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

Product reviews 2009-06-10

What's new: Specs, prices for Apple's latest Macbook, Pro, Air

Before all the hullabaloo about Apple's new iPhone 3GS, the company announced a refresh of the entire Macbook lineup, with added features and cheaper price tags. That's big news in this economy. So here's the breakdown of what Apple's offering in the laptop...

Tags: Hard Drive, SD Card, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia Corp., Apple MacBook, Battery, Apple Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Apple MacBook Pro, Built-in, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-08

A case for rugged laptops?

A case for rugged laptops?Just switched to a netbook desktop PC combinationToshiba had the same problem with its power connections. My Jan 08 Satellite L40-17U, which my wife now uses, has its power connection at the back also. My wife likes to watch movies while sitting in bed......

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Desktops, laptop computer, netbook, rugged laptop

Discussion threads 2009-06-03

Dads & Grads: Top 10 laptops for college students, class of '09

Dads & Grads: Top 10 laptops for college students, class of '09I have a Macbook......and to be honest wouldn't use a Windows laptop for personal use at least until they sort out decent multitouch trackpads.That said, there is no way in hell I would pay ?929 for a Macbook for...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, Dads & Grads, laptop computer, Top 10 laptop, Top 10

Discussion threads 2009-05-01