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Apple Notebook Refresh in Next Few Weeks?
Apple is beginning to exhibit signs that a notebook refresh may be close, previous reports have pointed towards Apple revising the MacBook in calendar Q308. The Chinese publication, Commercial Times is now reporting that Apple has increased orders for "notebook-use printed circuit boards" by up…
Intel Delay Could Push back MacBook Revision
Intel confirmed yesterday that it will delay shipments of its upcoming Montevina chipset by as much as two months, with a formal launch in late-August. The delay could push the update to the MacBook notebooks to much later in the year. "There were two minor…
Entire MacBook Line-up to Feature LED BLU's by 2009
The transition which began last year appears to be coming to an end with Apple's remaining notebooks set to receive LED back lit units by 2009. According to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) Apple plans to use back light unit maker (BLU) Kenmos Technology…
MacBook Revision Due Q308?
A M arketwatch article relays a report from the Commercial Times which points towards MacBook revisions in the July - September quarter. According to the Commercial Times both AU Optronics Chi Mei Optoelectronics have recieved significant orders for the displays to go in the next…
In Brief: Latest iPhone OS 2.0 Beta Confirms 3G, 2.6GHz MacBook a Typo?
Latest iPhone OS 2.0 Beta Confirms 3G One developer who has received the latest iPhone OS 2.0 beta has activated a hidden setting that enables or disables 3G. Currently no 3G iPhone exists so when activated the current EDGE iPhone crashes but the setting confirms…
Update: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook, iMac Firmware Updates
MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0 - 2.3MB This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Air computers. MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2 - 1.8MB This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook computers. After the firmware is successfully…
MacBook and MacBook Pro to See "Major Design Changes"
AppleInsider reports that the current MacBook and MacBook Pro designs will be replaced with "major design changes" when they are next revised. The consumer level MacBook which currently features plastic casing will reportedly gain a aluminium and stainless steel enclosure which will purportedly be more…
Apple Introduces Updated MacBook Pro with Multi-Touch, MacBook Receives Speed Bump
Apple has today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB…
Apple Store Down, MacBook Update Imminent
The US, UK and many other online Apple Stores are currently offline for "maintenance." It has been rumoured that Apple will release updated MacBook Pro models today but last minute information points towards the MacBook being updated instead. Apple is expected to introduce new MacBook…
MacBook, MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0
MacBook, MacBook Pro Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0 - 876KB This MacBook and MacBook Pro firmware update addresses an issue where the first key press may be ignored if the computer has been sitting idle. It also addresses some other issues.
Photo of Ultra-Portable Mac, MacBook Revision?
Earlier in the day newly registered MacRumors user ' greenrabbit ' posted a picture to the ongoing discussion about the heavily rumoured ultra-portable Mac thread. Is this the ultra-portable Mac, or the MacBook revision? To throw down to personal opinion, I personally avoided writing about…
Apple Notebook Software Update Fixes Keyboard Issues
Apple has today released MacBook and MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1 , weighing in at under 1MB the update is described as follows by Apple: This update addresses a responsiveness issue on MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers. Some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems may…
Apple Quietly Updates MacBooks
As previously rumoured , Apple has updated its line of MacBook notebooks . The new lineup features the Santa Rosa architecture and the GMA X3100 integrated graphics card. Apple's MacBooks today feature : 2.0GHz or 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor 800MHz frontside bus 1GB…
MacBook Update Nearing?
Both Mac Rumors and Think Secret are reporting that the MacBook could see an update as early as October 30th although Think Secret believes that it could be pushed back to November 6th. Think Secret originally pointed towards the update in early October , at…
Analyst Sees Ultra-Portable Mac in 4-6 Months
Calling the subject its "Hot Topic of the Month" Piper Jaffray stated Monday that there's is a "high" likelihood that Apple will announce an ultra-portable Mac in the next 4-6 months. "The move could take place in the form of an smaller laptop and/or a…
Updated MacBooks Due Before November?
Think Secret reports that Apple is set to introduce updated Macbook notebooks following the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard which is rumoured to be due on October 26th. The rumour site writes that the update MacBooks could be in the hands of consumers…
Slim Aluminium MacBook?
The ever reliable 9to5Mac.com reported recently that Apple is readying an update to the MacBook which will see a new design. The site first off mentions that although they believe this is a MacBook revision they cannot rule out the long-rumoured "ultra-thin" MacBook Pro. The…
File System Fix for MacBooks and MacBook Pros
MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.0 - 200KB This update enables file system journaling on MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers. Some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems were shipped with file system journaling turned off. Journaling is recommended on all Mac computers as a preventative…
Apple Releases SuperDrive Firmware Update
Apple has released an update to users with certain MacBook models who have a SuperDrive. The update which is version 2.1 is described as follows: The SuperDrive Update improves readability of certain CD media. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please…
Black MacBook Images Begin Internet Circulation [Update x2]
With today's release of the Black MacBook notebook which is already being dubbed the BlackBook, Apple has made some design changes to the machines. The new MacBook features a completely magnetic latching system as well as featuring MagSafe, the keyboard has been redesigned and has…