Apple have released a new driver for the multitouch trackpad on the late-2008 MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. The software attempts to address the poor responsiveness and general performance experienced when running Windows XP and Vista via Boot Camp, where users found dragging and clicking to be erratic. However initial reports suggest that while the update has addressed some aspects of the problem, it has shifted problems onto other areas of Windows functionality.
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Targus creates high-speed solution for new MacBooks lacking a FireWire port
Seasoned Mac users have found the lack of a FireWire port on the late MacBook models a bit odd as just about everyone of them have grown very use to it. Targus has created a new product in hopes to take advantage of what they believe to be a new market created by this recent change.
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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable coming say MonoPrice
Retailer MonoPrice.com are promising a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable by the end of January 2009, suitable for connecting the new video port on the unibody MacBook and MacBook Pro to an HDMI-equipped display. It's the first such adapter confirmed as coming to market, with Apple themselves still delayed in delivering their own Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI cable.
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Apple releases firmware updates for all late 2008 MacBook models
Today Apple released a number of new updates for their new “Late 2008” MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. For those of you who are wondering this firmware update comes in two pieces, an EFI update and an SMC update.
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Apple 24-inch LED Cinema Display unboxing and hands-on review
Of all the decisions Apple made with their most recent MacBook refresh, probably the most controversial has been its decision to use Mini DisplayPort as the sole video connector. The 24-inch LED Cinema Display, then, has a doubly-tough challenge: not only does it have to follow the well-respected Cinema Displays of the past, it’s also the only monitor that will work, without adapters, with the new unibody MacBooks.
Axiotron announces update to Modbook
Axiotron, maker of the successful Mac tablet, the Modbook, have just announced an update to their system that really changes the entire thing for the better. This isn't just a miniscule upgrade; rather, it's significant.
Some of the updates affect the system's hardware controller board. This has made for overall improved system performance, better battery life and an improved sleep function. Radio frequency shielding now also improves the digitizer's responsiveness, making it so the tablet is not as susceptible to interference.
The Modbook AnyView LCD panel has also gotten an upgrade by means of a new bonding process and a ForceGlass screen cover that improves contrast ratio. Plus, it now features the QuadCoat process, which protects the top shell with a liquid metallic coating. Apparently, this process was taken from the auto industry and reduces the overall weight down to 5.3 pounds. Other added features include full Bluetooth, improved compatibility with Mac OS X, improved GPS, Autodesk SketchBook software and more. You can get the new and improved Modbook now for $1,299 for just the modification of a MacBook or $2,249 for a MacBook and the modification combined.
Apple US Black Friday sale starts
Apple's US online store has just gone live with the company's Black Friday sale, and while there's no outrageous bargains to be had - not that they were ever likely - there are still discounts in just about every range. Typical cuts include $101 off the new 13-inch late-2008 model MacBook, up to $101 off the iMac desktop, and $11 off an 8GB or 16GB iPod nano.
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Apple HDCP Mini DisplayPort problem partially fixed with update
Apple has addressed the Mini DisplayPort HDCP issue with an update to QuickTime. Users had complained that, when using a Mini DisplayPort to DVI or VGA adapter cable, their new MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air refused to display standard definition content on attached monitors or projectors.
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Apple MacMall and Best Buy discounts compared
We may be a least a day or so away from Black Friday, but the cut-price Apple hardware-fest is already underway. The Cupertino's own sale is for one day only, and we won't know exactly what's on offer until Friday, but Best Buy have been selling discounted Macs since Monday and MacMall have just kicked off their own promotions. Rather than wade through the deals yourself, MacRumors have put together a summary of where the bargains are.
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MacBook & MacBook Pro $100 discount at Best Buy
Best Buy have begun selling MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops with $100 discounts from the list-price. The deal is not limited to the older plastic MacBook, but the new late-2008 unibody aluminum version and its more powerful Pro sibling. According to some sources, Apple stores will be matching the Best Buy pricing "for the next few days".
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MacBooks get performance slump when battery is removed
Now this is just plain strange. Apparently the latest Apple MacBook line is showing off some seriously unusual behavior. In fact, the entire system gets bogged down when the battery is removed. How's that for strange?
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Apple new MacBook & MacBook Pro HDCP frustrating iTunes users
Apples decision to go with Mini DisplayPort on their new MacBook and MacBook Pro machines, and not include the adapters free, initially frustrated many whose existing monitors simply lacked the connection. Now there's a whole new level of annoyance, as it becomes clear that Apple have made use of HDCP (High-Definition Content Protection) which renders any display not supporting the encryption technology unable to show a growing amount of content bought through iTunes.
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