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Ivy Bridge Mobile CPUs supposedly ready for MacBook Pro, Air

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 7th, 2011)

A report at VR-Zone has the details on Intel's next generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors. As the successor to Sandy Bridge, these Ivy Bridge processors will likely land in the 2012 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Looking closely at the CPU specs, we can get a sneak peek at Apple's future ...

New MacBook Airs may include high-speed 400MBps flash memory

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 4th, 2011)

The next generation MacBook Air may get a flash memory boost according to a report from Macotakara. The new NAND flash memory could replace the Blade X-Gale SSDs in the current generation MacBook Air models. This Toggle DDR 2.0 technology boasts of 400 MBps transfer rates and a 19-nm process ...

MacBook Air could sport new Intel ULV processors

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 20th, 2011)

The rumored revision of the MacBook Air, which is expected to go on sale by the end of July, could sport Intel's new ULV chipsets, according to CNet. "ULV" stands for "ultra-low voltage" -- something that is very important for ultra-slim laptops like the MacBook Air. In addition to the low ...

Macworld publishes first round of benchmark results for new iMac

by Dana Franklin (May 4th, 2011)

Macworld posted the results of its first benchmark tests for the newly updated family of iMacs this morning. The publication's tests found Apple's latest iMacs to be generally faster than previous iMacs, although certain build-to-order (BTO) models from 2010 still outperformed the new family of ...

Rumor: Apple to release new iMacs on Tuesday, May 3

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 30th, 2011)

AppleInsider is reporting that Apple will release new iMac models next Tuesday, May 3. Citing "people familiar with the matter" who have "continually provided accurate information," AppleInsider states that the next iMacs will sport second-generation Intel Core i5/i7 chips and a Thunderbolt ...

Intel may ship dual-core Sandy Bridge CPUs on Feb 20

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 8th, 2011)

Intel confirmed on Monday that the dual-core version of its Sandy Bridge processor will begin to ship on February 20. Early last week, Intel disclosed the existence of a flaw in the SATA chipset for its second-generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Over time, this flaw would degrade the ...

iMac line refreshed by Apple

by Erica Sadun (Jul 27th, 2010)

After some early morning downtime, Apple's store is now back and featuring new iMac configurations. Full details are on the iMac technical specifications page. The new systems offer Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors (no more Core 2 Duo!) with improved graphics and new Magic Trackpad support. ...

New MacBook Pro models are out now

by Michael Rose (Apr 13th, 2010)

After an early morning bit of store downtime, Apple has released new MacBook Pro models this morning, as rumored/longed for/expected lo these many weeks. The 15" and 17" models now use the i5 and i7 Intel dual-core processors (at 2.4, 2.53GHz or 2.66Ghz, respectively -- gigahertz numbers no longer ...

Rumor: Intel's Core i5 to show up in MacBook Pros this month

by Steven Sande (Jan 13th, 2010)

Spanish website faq-mac.com had an interesting tidbit this morning. As seen in the screenshot from the site, an Intel Retail Edge program email showed a giveaway for a MacBook Pro. While that's not unusual -- a MacBook Pro makes a great prize for any contest -- the email showed that the MacBook ...

Is the MacBook Pro about to receive a quad-core speed bump?

by John Burke (Oct 26th, 2009)

With all the news circulating around about updated Apple hardware, you might be asking yourself "What about the MacBook Pro?" Apple certaintly hasn't forgotten about its high-end notebook computer, and details are starting to slip out that the MacBook Pro might be receiving a speed boost sooner ...