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MacBook Air feeling the wind of change?
digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/MacBook_Air_feeling_the_wind_of_change’; A tipster who apparently correctly predicted the recent MacBook Pro refresh has alerted Australian Macworld to a new SKU making its way through Apple’s systems down under. According to said “well-placed” source, the MC516LL/A K87 BETTER BTR-USA code string identifies an incoming batch of all-new MacBook Air laptops. This makes all the sense in the world given the recent hubbub about Intel offering ULV versions of its 32nm Core 2010 processors and the Air’s overdue need for an upgrade, but there is the proviso that this could also be referring to shipments of new 27-inch LCDs, to match the ones found on the latest iMac generation. Either way, we’re looking at some unannounced hardware rapidly making its way to Australia. Hey, doesn’t Apple make a habit of announcing new goodies on Tuesdays?
MacBook Air feeling the wind of change? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 May 2010 05:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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15-inch MacBook Pros MIA on BestBuy.com, long-awaited refresh really, truly coming April 13th?
iPhone, iPhone, iPhone… wait, what’s that? You’re still pining for those refreshed, possibly Core i5- / i7-equipped MacBook Pros that have been long rumored? If a source close to Australian MacWorld has any merit, we’ll finally be seeing updates to the laptop line — Pro and Air, allegedly — this Tuesday, April 13th. No word on what the new models would feature if true, but without an event all its own, the best we can expect is probably a spec boost. Best Buy seems to be adding some fuel to the fire, first by showing a proverbial mark of death in its database last month, and now by making the 15-inch model unavailable on BestBuy.com. Undoubtedly the retailer’s waiting for a new shipment of potent portables, but the question remains, what will they run under the hood?
[Thanks, Ryan]
Update: UK retailer John Lewis is also showing its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air options as out of stock, though it suffers no such shortages with MacBooks. Draw your own conclusions [Thanks, Ben].
15-inch MacBook Pros MIA on BestBuy.com, long-awaited refresh really, truly coming April 13th? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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New MacBook Pro, Air and Mac Pro pricing potentially leaked by Apple ads and online store (updated)
digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/New_MacBook_Pro_Air_and_Mac_Pro_pricing_potentially_leaked’; Could this be another example of online advertising presaging the onset of a hardware upgrade from Cupertino? Apple’s ads on Australian tech pub PC Authority have been spotted displaying some rather peculiar price tags for its flagship mobile and desktop computers. Whereas Cupertino’s Aussie online store lists the most affordable versions of the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Pro at A$1,599, A$1,999 and A$3,599, respectively, the above, official-looking ads would seem to disagree. Clicking on them still leads to the currently priced (and specced) machines, but looking at them suggests that — in the absence of some major conspiracy or a splendidly random price hike — we’re getting an early peek at the pricing of the newly updated models of each of those series. The MacBook Air has jumped by A$400 so that what used to be its costliest base price is now its lowest, while the MBP has suffered a A$300 bump in cost of entry. Then again, considering the expectation that the mobile computers will get Core i7 CPUs while the Mac Pro will get all dressed up with Core i7-980X regalia, this development is perhaps not all that surprising. The major thing to take away here is that the long-awaited upgrades might finally be arriving. We’re putting our piggy banks on alert, just in case.
[Thanks, Matthew]
Update: We’ve come across some other pricing inconsistencies contained within Apple’s own New Zealand site. Find out what’s happening after the break [Thanks, ScottNYC].
Update 2: The prices above have been corroborated by Apple’s Australia site, which now suffers from the same schizophrenic pricing as its New Zealand compatriot. You’ll find screenshot evidence after the break.
New MacBook Pro, Air and Mac Pro pricing potentially leaked by Apple ads and online store (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Keepin’ it real fake, part CCLIX: X-Slim X340 KIRFed, MacBook Air empathizes
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Keepin’ it real fake, part CCLIX: X-Slim X340 KIRFed, MacBook Air empathizes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Acer developing ‘ace in the hole’ ultrathin, putting MacBook Air on notice
Acer was perhaps the biggest believer in Intel’s Core 2 Duo ULV processors, with its Timeline range running almost exclusively on Intel’s lower voltage parts, so it’s no surprise to hear that the Taiwanese vendor is investing heavily again in Intel’s 2010 ULV variants. We’re talking Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs here, so performance should get a nice boost, but the best news is confirmation of something we’d heard earlier: the final product’s profile will be an aggressively svelte 1.9cm (0.7 inches) in thickness, which will match the headline feature of Apple’s MacBook Air. The plan is to launch “this year,” and indications are that this hero machine will figure heavily in Acer’s push to oust HP from the top spot in global laptop shipments. To say that we’re looking forward to it might be an understatement.
Acer developing ‘ace in the hole’ ultrathin, putting MacBook Air on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Inklet trackpad tablet app for MacBook is Wacom’s worst nightmare
Doodle much? Not us — we just keep things in our heads which is probably for the best, but Ten One Design — maker of Pogo Stylus and Pogo Sketch — has just come up with a new solution for MacBook artists. The Inklet app essentially converts your multitouch trackpad into a drawing tablet by adding pressure sensitivity when using with a Pogo Sketch, as well as “advanced palm rejection” which lets you rest your hand while drawing or writing. As you can see in one of the videos after the break, you can also quickly adjust your canvas area at your convenience. $24.95 and it’s yours, Picasso.
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Inklet trackpad tablet app for MacBook is Wacom’s worst nightmare originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nokia asks ITC to ban iPhone, iPod, and MacBook imports, files another lawsuit against Apple
digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/Nokia_Wants_to_Ban_iPhone_iPod_and_MacBook_Imports’; Looks like Nokia is going all-out in its patent fight with Apple: in addition to the lawsuit it’s filed over GSM standards and last week’s International Trade Commission complaint, Espoo just filed a second complaint with the federal court, alleging that Apple’s infringing several “implementation patents” that cover everything from camera sensors to touchscreens. That’s three fronts in the same war, if you’re counting — the original regarding GSM patents, and these two latest over specific device technologies. The biggest bombshell so far is the ITC complaint, in which Nokia’s asking the commission to ban imports of basically every Apple mobile product from the MacBook to the iPhone for infringing its device patents — a strategy we’ve seen in other high-profile cases. Since the ITC has the ability to move quite quickly, we’d expect that case to be the primary battleground for the moment — but remember that Apple has plenty of its own incredibly broad patents of its own to fight back with here, so don’t expect a quick resolution. Looks like 2010 is going to be awfully good for these attorneys, don’t you think?
[Thanks, Matt]
Nokia asks ITC to ban iPhone, iPod, and MacBook imports, files another lawsuit against Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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MacBook Air meets bus, bus wins
Struggling to find a little something to be grateful for on this day of Thanksgiving? How about the fact that this isn’t your laptop? While details are a tad sketchy, it seems that the owner of this MacBook Air somehow let his prized possession slip under a bus, which promptly drove right over it. Amazingly, the Air does apparently still work (apart from a little issue with the screen), although it’s pretty clear that the bus came out ahead in this match-up. Hit up the link below for a few more pics.
[Thanks, Akouris]
MacBook Air meets bus, bus wins originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Keepin’ it real fake, part CCXLIII: faux MacBook Air review (video)
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Keepin’ it real fake, part CCXLIII: faux MacBook Air review (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Twelve South’s BassJump subwoofer improves your MacBook experience via USB, not parachute
The speakers on the MacBook line are generally quite good — for a laptop. Rock your world they won’t, but Twelve South’s BassJump might just add that low-frequency kick your unibody workhorse has been missing. The solitary speaker connects via USB and, through an analog-styled tuning app, augments the built-in speakers of the laptop with much-needed bass. If the styling didn’t clue you in this is only for MacBooks and, at $80, seems to come at quite a premium over your average set of portable speakers. It’s certainly nicer looking.
Twelve South’s BassJump subwoofer improves your MacBook experience via USB, not parachute originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iiView A2 borrows Apple’s panache for a Win 7 netbook
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iiView A2 borrows Apple’s panache for a Win 7 netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iiView A2 borrows Apple’s panache for a Win 7 netbook
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iiView A2 borrows Apple’s panache for a Win 7 netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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