Archive: 2008 — page 9
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Apple Offers Environmental Update
A letter signed by Steve Jobs details Apple's latest achievements that have been made to help the environment. The update offers information on the companies latest progress as well as detailing "groundbreaking" system of reporting that is unmatched in the industry. In the update Apple…
Review & Giveaway: Photomatix Pro - HDR Imaging Made Easy [Winner Announced]
Recently, I've seen more and more images done in HDR, or high dynamic range imaging. In a nutshell, HDR can return some really cool looking pictures. See this article at Wikipedia for more in-depth info on HDR. Programs such as Photoshop can create this effect…
Four Big Studios Begin Offering HD Downloads on iTunes Store
Apple has today announced that ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC have begun offering HD downloads of primetime programs in high definition on the iTunes store. Some of the more popular programs include "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Lost" from ABC, "CSI" and "CSI: Miami" from CBS, "Bones"…
A Look at the New MacBook [Video]
Our British friends over at Stuff have posted a short video (below) covering some of the features in the new MacBook.
17-inch MacBook Pro To Receive Update "in a Few Months?"
On Tuesday Apple gave the 17-inch MacBook Pro a quiet update , offering more speed and large hard drive options, notably absent was the case redesign and environmental improvements that its little brother the 15-inch MacBook Pro received. AppleInsider has chimed in reporting that despite…
Further Notes on Apple's Latest Releases
With the introduction of multiple products it is easy to be overwhelmed, here a just a few notes of interest regarding the new products which weren't mentioned in yesterdays event. MacBook and MacBook Pro Apple has published a support document which details how users can…
Apple Adopts Montevina, MacBook Air Gets Processor Upgrade
With all the fuss around the adoption of the new NVIDIA chipsets it has been overlooked that Apple has adopted some aspects of Intel's Montevina platform in the new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks. The key advantage of Montevina is the increased front-side bus speed…
New MacBook and MacBook Pro Receive Software Update
If you happen to the be the lucky owner of a brand new MacBook or MacBook Pro then Apple has released a software update aimed solely at you. This update contains software bug fixes for precision aluminum unibody enclosure MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers…
Hands-On With MacBook and MacBook Pro. Trackpad Impressions
As World of Apple was unable to provide extensive coverage first hand we've collated a collections of links to get the extra post-event facts. Ars Technica up close and personal with the MacBook Pro. Ars Technica looks at the MacBook/Pro's removable hard drive . Photo…
Apple Notebook Event Keynote Available to Watch
Today's notebook focused special event is now available to view online . During the event Apple released brand new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks as well as updating the MacBook Air. In addition Apple released a new 24-inch Cinema Display.
Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro, and MacBook.
As expected Apple today announced a brand new MacBook Pro. The new MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro both have a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, resulting in thinner, more durable and incredibly beautiful designs. In addition, every member of the…
Apple Unveils Brand New LED-Backlit 24-inch Cinema Display
During today's special event Apple unveiled the LED Cinema Display featuring a stunning 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with built-in iSight video camera, mic and speakers in an elegant, thin aluminum and glass enclosure. Designed for the new MacBook family, the LED Cinema Display includes an…
Apple's Spotlight on Notebooks Event Kicks Off
Apple's media event where it will unveil brand new MacBook and MacBook Pro models is set to start imminently, World of Apple will update this post periodically with key information. For live coverage see this post. Members of media getting seated, event starting soon! Steve…
Coverage of Today's Notebook Focused Event
Today Apple will be holding a media event at its campus in Cupertino that will focus on new notebook releases. World of Apple will not be offering live coverage of the event but will be giving extensive coverage during and after. Please join one of…
Photos of MacBook Pro Battery Bay Unveiled
Machome.com.cn a source of photos over the weekend has published further photos , this time of the rear of the MacBook Pro showing the battery. According to a rough translation the new MacBook Pro's will facilitate the replacement of the hard drive and battery.
Last Minute Flurries of Information, New MacBook Pro Photo, 24-inch LED Display Expected
With Apple's special event just nine hours away a huge flurry of last minute rumours and speculation have hit the internet. MacBook Pro Engadget has published an image (pictured left) from the same source that leaked an authentic image of the fourth generation iPod nano…
Wal-Mart to Carry iPhone?
BoyGeniusReport is claiming on good authority that Wal-Mart will join Best Buy as the only other third-party reseller of the iPhone. BGR notes that an announcement is expected on Saturday, November 15, the blog also goes onto write that it is uncertain whether Radio Shack…
Apple Adopting NVIDIA Chipsets for New Mac Notebooks
AppleInsider is reporting that they have "confirmed" information that Apple will use NVIDIAs new MCP79 platform in the new MacBook. AppleInsider offers no word on whether the MacBook Pro will also utilise any NVIDIA chipset. Apple's notebooks would continue to use Intel processors but the…
Speculation on Ports on the New MacBook and MacBook Pro
Here's something we don't do often at World of Apple, offer speculation on upcoming products without concrete evidence. Today Mac Rumors published an article speculating on the photos that surfaced over the weekend of what we believe to to be the cases for the new…
Apple Support Document Confirms New MacBook, MacBook Pro
Over the weekend Apple has posted a PDF repair guide (now removed) which instructs qualified technicians on how to replace the display in "Late 2008" MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks. The guide offers no discerning information about the new notebooks but does confirm their existence…