No, Apple’s surprise MacBook Pro updates this weekend don’t involve a MacBook Air-like tapered chassis or major graphics manufacturer rethink, in which, say, Nvidia reclaims its spot from rival AMD. Instead, Apple’s simply nipped and tucked its pro-grade laptop lineup, tweaking speed, video and storage prowess across its 13-inch, 15-inch …
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Report: Speedier MacBook Pros on the Way
After rolling out new models in February, Apple is reportedly planning a marginal speed bump to its line of MacBook Pro notebooks before the end of the year.
That’s according to a rumor from Apple Insider, which quotes not the standard “people familiar with the plans” but “people with proven insight into Apple’s future product plans.” …
Apple: We’ll Take That 3G MacBook Pro Prototype Back, Thanks
Apple made a 3G-enabled MacBook Pro? Who knew! And did you know someone got their hands on one and listed it on eBay earlier this month, where it almost sold for a whopping $70,000? Apple put the kibosh on that one, of course, contacting eBay to have the auction liquidated. And now they’re after North Carolina resident Carl Frega to …
A Super Thin 15-inch MacBook Pro Means Apple’s Going Cloud or Bust
A bit of Apple news for you this morning: MacRumors is reporting that Apple is late-stage testing a new 15-inch, ultra-thin laptop with features similar to the MacBook Air; TUAW is betting that it’s going to be a sveltely redesigned MacBook Pro.
Currently, MacBook Airs are available in 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch sizes with a starting …
New White MacBook and Mac Minis Soon, Not Mac Pros
Oops, we screwed up—that’s the gist of 9to5Mac‘s story correction this morning. The Apple rumor-gathering tech blog admits it bungled both its super-secret part number pre-read as well as the timing of Apple’s Mac Pro refresh. Sorry Mac Pro fans, looks like you’ll have to wait until later this month, or early next.
Instead? Looks …
2012 MacBook Pros to Get All New Case Design?
Apple gives us plenty to complain about, but one thing I wouldn’t is the graceful design of my 13-inch mid-2010 MacBook Pro. It aces both form and function, a rare (well, not so rare if you’re Apple) technology coup. A year on, it’s still ultra-quick, reasonably light and portable, and a joy to work on (it better be when you’re …
New Lighter, Faster MacBook Pro Notebooks Have Landed
Just in time for Steve Jobs’ 56th birthday, Apple has rolled out new MacBook Pro models. There are two 13-inchers, two 15-inchers, and a lone 17-inch version. Prices run $1,200 to $2,500 before optional upgrades.
All models feature Intel’s new-ish Core i5 or i7 processors in dual- and quad-core flavors, four gigabytes of RAM, …
New Macbook Pro Line Rumored for Thursday
If you were Steve Jobs, what better way to celebrate your 56th birthday than with a launch of a new line of MacBook Pros?
After news of a meeting in which retail employees signed a non-disclosure agreement, the Internet is abuzz with rumors of an upcoming product launch. Sources at BGR speculate that the new line of laptops will be …
Apple Outs New MacBook Pros
Apple unveiled its updated line of MacBook Pros this morning. The 13-inch model starts at $1199, the 15-inch at $1799, and the 17-inch at $2299.
Highlights include ten-hour battery life and NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics on the 13-inch model. The 15- and 17-inch models feature GeForce 330M graphics paired with an Intel HD graphics chip, …