In his Chromebook Pixel review for CNET, Brook Crothers boldly and laughably said the device made his MacBook obsolete. Why? Because the Chromebook Pixel has a touch screen and 4G cellular connectivity. While the vast majority of Chromebook Pixel reviews have been underwhelming, 4G cellular connectivity would be a nice addition to the Macbook lineup. […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Comments Off on Details on Apple’s 2013 product roadmap – new iPhone 5s and a whole lot more
Let’s take a break from all the hullabaloo surrounding Apple’s share price and alleged weak demand for the iPhone 5 to take a look at some of Apple’s upcoming products. Of course, Apple keeps its product roadmap a tightly guarded secret, but KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has proven rather adept at predicting future Apple […]
Continue reading...Friday, December 28, 2012
Comments Off on New MacBook Air to utilize new processor platform
Digitimes reports: Apple has issued requests for quotations (RFQ) to Taiwan-based supply chain makers for the revision of several notebook models including MacBook Pro and MacBook Air series in June 2013, causing ultrabook vendors to be concerned, according to supply chain makers. The sources pointed out that the MacBook Air for 2013 will feature a […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Comments Off on Dave Grohl likes his MacBook Air [Photo]
Ah Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and formerly of Nirvana. It’s hard not to like this guy as he seems pretty darn cool, but I can’t lie, I just never got that into the Foo Fighters. But no matter, here’s the Foo Fighters front man with his trusty MacBook Air (running Mountain Lion no […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Comments Off on Apple working on 14-inch MacBook Air for Asian markets
The MacBook Air is currently available in 11.6 and 13.3-inch sizes, but Apple may also be working on a new 14-inch model of its popularly thin notebook according to a recent report from Digitimes. Apple is reportedly considering launching a 14-inch MacBook Air and may start mass production in the near future to fully enter […]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 16, 2012
Comments Off on Apple lays pressure on Pegatron to stop manufacturing Asus’ MacBook Air clones
AppleInsider reports: Apple has reportedly asked Pegatron, one of its overseas device assemblers, to “choose sides” and stop producing the MacBook Air-like Zenbook from Asus, or else lose Apple’s business. Apple’s apparent aggressive strategy with Pegatron was detailed on Monday by China Times (via Google Translate). It was said that Apple executives are upset because […]
Continue reading...Monday, November 28, 2011
Comments Off on Apple Online Store now offering free shipping until December 22
With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, Apple announced today all purchases made via its online store will be eligible for free shipping from now up until December 22. While free shipping via Apple.com is nothing new, it typically only applies to orders over $50. The new promotion, however, now enables customers to […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Comments Off on Apple had Macbook Air with AMD Llano processor in the works
Well here’s an interesting story. According to a report from Semiaccurate (don’t let the name throw you), Apple was close to releasing a Macbook Air with an AMD Llano chip. The device was reportedly on the verge of production before Apple decided to scrap the initiative. If you are wondering why the Air wasn’t really […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Comments Off on 15-inch MacBook Air on the horizon, maybe
As has previously been rumored, Apple appears to be on the cusp of releasing a 15-inch model of its popular MacBook Air. According to a recent report in Digitimes, shipments of the upcoming notebook will begin in March. “Upstream suppliers of Apple have recently started shipping a small volume of components for a 15-inch ultra-thin […]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 3, 2011
Comments Off on Apple to completely overhaul iPhone, iMac, iPad, and MacBook Air lineup in 2012
The iPhone 4S didn’t usher in a new iPhone form factor but the next-gen iPhone is poised to change all that according to a recent report from Digitimes. What’s more, the report notes that Apple has plans to completely overhaul its entire product lineup in 2012, meaning we can expect to see revamped iPads, iMacs, […]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Comments Off on Refurbished MacBook Airs going for $699
If you’re looking for a sleek MacBook Air but aren’t willing to pay full price for the latest models, Apple recently updated its website with a listing of refurbished MacBook Air models that start as low as $699. The $699 model is last generation’s 11.6-inch Air with 2GB of memory and 64GB of storage. For […]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Comments Off on Acer founder thinks devices like the iPad and MacBook Air are passing fads
Despite innovative success that has spanned decades, Apple is still pigeonholed by pundits as being nothing more than a company that got lucky. According to these pundits, Apple uses a clever blend of marketing and trickery to get people into their stores and snatch up iOS devices and Macs in record numbers. This warped logic, […]
Continue reading...
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Comments Off on Apple MacBooks and cellular connectivity