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Tim Cook “can’t live without” his Apple TV

Chris Burns, Feb 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple represented themselves with Tim Cook speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference this week, he speaking of the Apple TV saying that he simply cannot imagine life without it. In addition, Cook addressed the fact that he'd previously called the Apple TV a "hobby" saying that yes, it is a hobby, but that Apple doesn't do hobbies - saying that it's only considered a hobby because it's part of such a small market compared to the Mac and iOS markets. Mobile and desktop still reign supreme, ladies and gentlemen. Read The Full Story

incase Shepard Fairey collection revealed

Chris Burns, Feb 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

The folks at one of the most recognizable case companies in the world, incase, have teamed up with one of the most highly visible artists on the planet, Shepard Fairey, to bring a collection of bags and cases that'll set your heart on fire. Four different families of designs, one each of the popular designs "Yen Pattern Red," "Yen Pattern Black," "Lotus Ornament," and "Obey Elephant" have been revealed in a variety of packagings. MacBook Sleeves, iPhone cases, and backpacks, oh my! Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: February 10, 2012

Mark Raby, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Another work week has come to a close; happy Friday, all. While you were busy wrapping up this first full work week of February, we were tracking the news of the day. For starters, hacking group Anonymous has decided to take credit for crashing the CIA's official website. There's nothing they won't do, is there? Read on to find out what the other big stories were... Read The Full Story

Classic White MacBook axed entirely

Chris Burns, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Say farewell to your beloved all-white MacBook, lovers of the early 2000s, because now in addition to stoppering the white MacBook from their consumer lineup, Apple has cut off shipments to educational institutions as well. This means it's quite likely that the supply of these devices has been drained, Apple's manufacturers having stopped putting these machines together some time ago. Those of you with the latest batch of MacBooks without the "Pro" or the "Air" name attached, you hold on your lap or desk the last of a now halted breed! Read The Full Story

CES Live

HyperJuice External Battery for MacBook 2012 Lineup hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're listening to HyperJuice in any one of their many outlets for advertisement, you'll know that they are, indeed, the only external battery for the MacBook, working for any laptop in the Apple line, branded and shaped as such as well. What we got to see this year at CES 2012 was their current 2012 line of batteries sized at 150Wh, 100Wh, 60Wh, and the massive 222Wh. This group has one excellent value proposition for those of you out there in the field relying on the power of your MacBook with worries of a lack of battery hours and a need for a fashionable tote-along that matches the goods. Read The Full Story

Apple exploring fuel-cell-powered MacBooks

Rue Liu, Dec 22nd 2011 Discuss [7]

Two of Apple's patent applications surfaced this week at the US Patent and Trademark Office revealing that the Cupertino company is exploring ways to use fuel cell technology to power its future MacBooks and other computing devices. The use of fuel cells will allow for even smaller and lighter designs than the current battery-powered devices. Read The Full Story

Apple 2880 x 1800 MacBook Pro tipped for Q2 2012

Chris Davies, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [12]

Apple is readying a super-high resolution MacBook Pro update for Q2 2012, supply chain sources claim, with displays running at a whopping 2880 x 1800. The new notebooks – the screens of which would well exceed Full HD resolution – would be the first of a fresh breed of highly pixel-dense portables, DigiTimes sources say, and clock in higher than the current 1920 x 1200 maximum on the existing 17-inch MacBook Pro.

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MacBook Air set to decimate Ultrabook market says J.P. Morgan

Chris Burns, Dec 12th 2011 Discuss [18]

In an investor's note released this week by J.P. Morgan, they made it clear that they believe the Ultrabook market will continue to be dominated by Apple's ultra-thin MacBook Air well into next year at least, saying the prices on all competitors don't begin to post a threat to the thinnest Mac on the market. While most Ultrabooks, they note, are priced up and above $1000, with only a few sitting below that mark, the MacBook Air still has a major edge over any competitor already released or released in early 2012. At prices between $999 and $1,599 for the newest model and competing Windows-based machines not nearly as pretty or perfect, you'd better bet your lunch he's right. Read The Full Story

Number Keypad Film for Touchpad provides the missing link for MacBook

Chris Burns, Dec 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

This week a rather simplistic approach for getting that all-powerful number-centric keyboard of calculations, aka the keypad, has been revealed by designers Gong Huachao and Wang Hui. What we've got here is a transparent film that fits over your touchpad that shows numbers and a few buttons for calculations, this working with an application that allows your computer to recognize the different taps you make on the touchpad as the numbers and symbols you've tapped. A better strange use for the above-average sensitivity of the touchpad on your MacBook has never been seen. Read The Full Story

Apple Store Grand Central NYC confirmed for December 9

Chris Burns, Dec 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

When it comes to well-placed stores, Apple is more than a pro in the industry, and confirming their plans to add another hero store in Grand Central NYC on the 9th of December keeps their crown undeniably intact. Apple has both changed the sign in this newest and certainly amongst the grandest of future Apple Stores from "arriving soon" to "arriving Friday, December 9," this once again reminding consumers that the Black Friday launch was never in the cards to begin with. This store's launch has been mired in controversy since its initial announcement, but none too relevant to stop the actual opening of the doors next week. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored switching back to NVIDIA GPUs for 2012 MacBooks

Rue Liu, Nov 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

A new rumor claims that Apple may be switching back to using NVIDIA graphics processors for its 2012 MacBook models. According to sources for SemiAccurate, the return of NVIDIA GPUs is believed to start next spring when Apple's notebooks are also expected to be refreshed with Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge chips. Read The Full Story

Recycle your MacBook Superdrive with this USB enclosure

Shane McGlaun, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

There are lots of MacBook geeks that are wishing for more storage space. There is a relatively easy way to get more storage for your MacBook if you don’t mind shedding your Superdrive optical drive. Many people don't mind giving up that optical drive. In fact, there is a rumor going around that by Christmas the MacBook Pro notebooks might give up the optical drive altogether. Read The Full Story