Posted by Zach Epstein on Nov 17, 2008 6:55 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops, Mac OS, Software
New MacBook and MacBook Pro users rejoice - Apple has issued the promised software update that supposedly resolves any trackpad issues you may have been experiencing. Text from the update:
This firmware update addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be recognized on MacBook (Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (Late 2008) systems.
When installation is [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Nov 13, 2008 6:37 pm
Filed in Apple, Mac OS, Retail
Early adopters, prepare to be annoyed. Those of you who have been putting off picking up the sexy new aluminum MacBook, prepare to be pleasantly surprised - as long as you live near a participating Fry’s. While plenty of speculation is being tossed around with regards to Apple being aggressive with its pricing this coming [...]
Posted by Kelly Hodgkins on Nov 5, 2008 3:26 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops
Over the weekend, we reported on the growing body of circumstantial evidence that pointed to a flaw in the glass trackpad on the new MacBooks. A growing number of MacBook and MacBook Pro users have been reporting an unusual error with their trackpad. According to the forum discussions, the trackpad stops responding for 5-10 clicks [...]
Posted by Kelly Hodgkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:51 am
Filed in EDGE, Wacky Gadgets, Wireless
The upset of the year is not happening on the ice or the gridirons, instead it is happening over at Time’s website. Believe it or not but a poll over at Time.com has the Peek Email device leading the list as the top gadget of 2008. Not the sleek Flip Mino portable video camcorder, the [...]
Posted by Joshua Karp on Nov 2, 2008 12:43 pm
Filed in Apple
If multiple reports across the web are to be believed, the answer might be yes. According to a rather sizeable thread over at the Apple discussion forums, a number of users are experiencing a curious problem that causes the track pad on their new Macbook to freeze up and stop registering clicks after 50 or [...]
Posted by Michael Bettiol on Oct 16, 2008 4:04 am
Filed in Apple, Hardware, Laptops
Everyone knows that the best thing about getting a hot new gadget isn’t the high you get when purchasing it, the joy of unboxing powering it on, or the the enjoyment it brings you over a period of time. It’s taking that expensive piece of equipment apart the first night with Red Bull-fueled precision. [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 14, 2008 1:53 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops
Following the introduction of the juicy new MacBook Pro, Mr. Jobs went on to cover the MacBook Air and MacBook. Firstly, the MacBook Air will be getting the exact treatment we told you about earlier today - with the addition of a mini display port. The 9400M will be in there and two versions will [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 14, 2008 1:35 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops, Mac OS, Retail
After a nice little intro consisting of some Mac vs. PC ads and deep thoughts along the lines of Apple makes superior products and Vista was a big let down, Apple revealed its new manufacturing process and let loose the newest additions to its MacBook lines. Apple first discussed the process of building the current [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 14, 2008 9:14 am
Filed in Apple, Laptops, Rumors
Last night we rocked the new price points our Apple ninja scored for you. Now that the Apple notebook event is almost upon us, the internet is ablaze with rumors and predictions of all shapes and sizes as you can imagine. Here’s a roundup:
The image above is the latest and likely last alleged leaked MacBook [...]
Posted by The Boy Genius on Oct 13, 2008 9:22 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops
One of our trusted Apple ninjas just let us know that he/she has found the following pricing in the Apple Store system. They “guarantee” the follow price-points:
$899
$1,299
$1,599
$1,799
$1,999
And two at $2,499
We were told there may be more models (more expensive 17 inch MacBook Pros) but that’s all that is in the system now. We will see [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 12, 2008 10:57 am
Filed in Apple, Laptops, Rumors
We’re now just over two days away from the confirmed Apple notebook event and wouldn’t you know, more leaked images of Apple laptops have emerged. We’ve got to say that despite being the clearest shots to date, this new round is also the least Photoshop-ish yet. Sure, they may still be fake but if they’re [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 9, 2008 2:31 pm
Filed in Apple, Laptops
Well, it looks like those who have been skeptical with regards to a new breed of Apple laptops coming next week are now silenced. Whether or not the flurry of leaked Brick images are real, Apple has indeed sent out a round of press invites to a special Town Hall event that will be held [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Oct 9, 2008 10:35 am
Filed in Apple, Laptops, Rumors
As we near the rumored release date for Apple’s laptop line refresh, a new set of spy shots has emerged. Presumably one of the products of Apple’s new “Brick” manufacturing process, the image above shows an aluminum keyboard panel reportedly belonging to Apple’s upcoming new line of MacBooks. Sure it could be a Photoshop job [...]