ultra-portable
The future of the Macbook Air, and why you shouldn’t buy one…yet
If you’re in need of a new notebook and are considering the Macbook Air, then you should probably consider some key points first. Is the Air worth spending your money on? Should you go for a cheaper alternative such as the Macbook? And just what could the future bring for the Macbook Air?
The Macbook Air is the newest addition to Apple’s notebook line, and it’s arguably the best looking, but there are many reasons why a Macbook Air probably isn’t right for you…yet.
Reasons after the break.
MacBook Air Rumors Solidify
More evidence continues to pour in regarding the rumored “MacBook Air” name. MacDailyNews reports that MacBookAir.net, MacBookAir.org, MacBookAir.us, MacBookAir.info, and MacBookAir.biz have all been registered by MarkMonitor, a corporate registrar. The billing information is to a John Donald, who uses an apple.com email address. The evidence, however, isn’t rock-solid, as MarkMonitor provides automated registration of more »
New Mac Pros: Tip of the Iceberg
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Well, though Apple pulled a fast one and released them early, Appletell’s predictions were spot on in the case of the new Mac Pros.
Our Prediction:
Penryn processors up to 8-core 3.2 GHz[...] Apple will most likely tout a 32 GB RAM ability as a new feature, even though the current Mac Pros can handle 32 GB of RAM since the introduction of 4 GB RAM Modules. Hard Drive Space will most likely be expanded to a 4 TB Max.
Apple patents docking station… needs improvement
Mac Rumors picked up on the fact that Apple has patented a Docking Device that looks strikingly similar to an iMac. As seen in the picture above, you would take your notebook, slide it into your iDock, and have a desktop computer. It is unclear whether the Dock has a display built in, or if more »
Sub-Notebook Mockup Roundup
Let’s start with the newest rumor to the game: the iMac-like docking station. Here, flickr user macbooktouchmebaby has posted his/her mockup of the MacBook Nano and the Docking Station. MacBooktouchmebaby shows the MacBook as a tablet, though if it were in fact a tablet it is more likely that the tablet’s screen would serve as the desktop screen as well, with the iMac shell as more of a holder.
Why is an Ultra-Portable so important?
The Apple-net is all abuzz with rumors of an ultra-portable MacBook Pro. And I don’t get it. Sure, I’m all for having the thinnest notebook possible, but I don’t like the price. First of all, how much work can possibly be done on a 13.3” (or smaller) screen? At best, your regular email checking, web more »
Rumor: New Apple ultra-portable notebook
There’s been plenty of rumors in the past regarding an ultraportable notebook from Apple, but CrunchGear seems to have some new details. According to a “trusted source”, the new MacBooks are supposed to be half the thickness of the current MacBook; this puts the new notebook at around half-an-inch. As for materials, it will reportedly more »















