It's inevitable that Apple is going to release new Mac models at some point this year, particularly new MacBooks, since the iMacs just received a recent refresh. On the software end, Apple recently seeded the second beta version of OS X 10.8.4 Mountain Lion to developers, and the code inside of the operating system hint at the possibility of 802.11ac WiFi for new Mac models sometime this year.
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OS X 10.8.4 beta code hints at 802.11ac WiFi in upcoming Macs
Apple rumored to partner with Broadcom for 802.11ac WiFi in 2013 Macs
Apple's next update for its Mac lineup will obviously include a few welcome upgrades, but it's rumored that Apple has struck a deal with wireless chip firm Broadcom in order to bring high-speed 802.11ac 5G "Gigabit WiFi" to future Macs later this year. If true, the new WiFi chips will provide a much-needed boost in networking for the 2013 Macs.
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Prepare to be underwhelmed by first-gen WiFi 802.11ac warn experts
Early experiences with WiFi 802.11ac will likely prove disappointing for those expecting a significant boost over existing 11n wireless, industry experts warn, with the soon-to-be-ratified standard taking a further generation before it lights up properly. "The new standard will be evolutionary, with two waves involved" Cisco's Chris Spain tells Network Computing. "Out of the gate, the increases in performance over 11n will not be tremendously impressive. The second wave - which will require a hardware refresh - gets far more interesting."
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Western Digital outs 802.11AC My Net router and bridge
Western Digital has jumped on the 802.11AC bandwagon, revealing a new flagship wireless router selivering speeds up to 1,300 Mbps and promising no drops in your online gaming performance even under heavy load. The WD My Net AC1300 HD Dual-Band Router - and its My Net AC Bridge sibling - promise the fast speeds the latest generation of WiFi can deliver, as well as super-straightforward setup.
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Asus unveils new RT-AC66U 802.11ac Wi-Fi router
Asus has unveiled a new next-generation Wi-Fi router called the RT-AC66U. The new Wi-Fi router supports 802.11ac 5G protocols offering wireless speeds of up to 1.75 Gbps. Other than the new 802.11ac protocol, the router also supports dual band gigabit wireless on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies.
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Netgear intros 802.11ac R6200 router and A6200 adapter
Netgear was the first company to announce a 802.11ac router, capable of delivering wireless speeds of up to 1300Mbit/s throughout the home. That router isn’t shipping yet, but Netgear has announced two further 802.11ac products: the cheaper R6200 router, and the A6200 adapter. The R6200 router isn’t as feature rich as the R6300, but the A6200 adapter at least means you can now take advantage of the new speeds 802.11ac offers.
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