Macbook Pro News

Apple Asks eBay Seller To Return 3G MacBook Pro Prototype

Posted on 31/08/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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You might remember our report from earlier this month showing a 3G-enabled MacBook Pro prototype with a raisable antenna being sold on eBay. According to CNET, an Apple Store Genius Bar refused to fix the prototype laptop, and now Apple says they want it back.

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This 24kt Gold MacBook Pro Is The Ultimate Luxury Laptop!

Posted on 10/08/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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If you happen to have a massive chunk of extra cash laying around, and you’ve always wanted a gold MacBook, today is your lucky day! The folks at Computer Choppers have put together a MacBook Pro that’s fully plated in 24kt gold!

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Report: Apple is Putting The Finishing Touches On A 15″ Ultra-Thin MacBook

Posted on 26/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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The MacBook Air is truly a beautiful device, and it’s looking more and more like ultra-thin designs are shaping the future of notebooks. Along these lines, a new report indicates that Apple is currently in the final testing stages of an ultra-thin 15″ MacBook. Could this be the 15″ MacBook Air, or will the next MacBook Pro get a serious facelift?

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Benchmarks Show New MacBook Airs Rival High-End 2010 MacBook Pro

Posted on 20/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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The decision between purchasing a MacBook Air versus a MacBook Pro used to be about sacrificing speed and power for a thin, light, ultra-portable package. According to new benchmarks, however, that may no longer be the case, as the newly released MacBook Pros achieve comparable benchmark results to 2010′s high-end MacBook Pro.

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Next MacBook Pro To Feature Redesigned Keyboard?

Posted on 15/07/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Some interesting photos have surfaced this morning showing a supposedly updated keyboard layout for the unibody MacBook Pro. The main difference, though subtle, is the inclusion of dedicated home and end keys near the arrow keys.

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Apple Begins Selling Their Official ($49) Thunderbolt Cable

Posted on 28/06/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Those of you that have been tirelessly waiting for Apple’s official Thunderbolt cable to hit needn’t wait any longer. The Apple Store was updated this morning with the new cable, which is 2 meters long, costs $49, and will work with the 2011 iMac or the 2011 MacBook Pro.

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Apple Releases Thunderbolt Update For All Thunderbolt-Enabled Macs

Posted on 28/06/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Do you have one of the new Thunder-bolt enabled iMacs or MacBook Pros? If so, check your software updates, because Apple has released a new update for all Thunderbolt-enabled Macs to address the stability and performance of the Thunderbolt interface.

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Mini Displayport to HDMI Adapter For Macbook Pro

Posted on 03/05/2011 by Cormac Moylan

Cheap Mini Display Port Adapter For Macbook Pro

A Belkin mini displayport to HDMI adapter will set you back $29.95 from the Apple Store. The price will come to around $33 after delivery is considered. However, if you purchase from eBay you will save up to $20 on your purchase.

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Mac OS X 10.6.7 Now Available

Posted on 21/03/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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The latest update to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is now officially available, and is recommended for all early 2011 MacBook Pro models. In includes a number of fixes, such as improved reliability for Back To My Mac, patches for a few Mac App Store Bugs, graphics stability, and so forth.

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Macbook Pro Benchmark Shows Significant Gains Across The Board

Posted on 28/02/2011 by Cormac Moylan

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The new range of Macbook Pros may luck the same as their 2010 counterparts but the 2011 MBP’s pack a serious punch courtesy of the Sandy Bridge processor updates! The 17″ Macbook Pro with an Intel Quad-Core i7 2.3GHz processor gets a massive 10,164 Geekbench score. That is nearly double the power of the 2010 17″ Intel Core i7 Dual Core score of 5,837.

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6 Reasons Not To Buy The New MacBook Pro

Posted on 24/02/2011 by J. Glenn Künzler

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Today’s MacBook Pro updates seem pretty incredible at face value – similar price points, quad-core processors on the 15 and 17 inch version, the inclusion of the incredible new ThunderBolt i/o port, etc. We discuss a few reasons why the upgrade may not be so critical for many users.

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