Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames…. According to WCCO, a Twin Cities television station, Nick Brown, 11, was playing on his Apple iBook laptop about one month ago when he got distracted and left the room. His mom, Cindy Brown,… Read More Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple today unveiled the MacBook, described as “the world’s most advanced consumer notebook.” It features an Intel Core Duo processor and a 13-inch widescreen display and is said to be up to four times faster than the 12-inch PowerBook. Together with the 15-and 17-inch MacBook Pros, the new MacBook completes Apple’s Intel-based portables lineup and… Read More Apple Intros MacBook Laptops
Apple today introduced the hotly anticipated 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook computer, featuring anIntel Core Duo processor and a new system architecture that delivers up to five times the performance of the PowerBook G4, according to the company. The combination of power, screen space, and portability could make the 17″ MacBook Pro a mobile multimedia dream… Read More Apple Debuts 17-inch MacBook Pro
Apple today announced an expansion of its recycling program, offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Macintosh system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac through the Apple Store or Apple’s retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of their old computer as part… Read More Apple Wants to Recycle Your Old Mac
Apple today introduced Boot Camp, public beta software that enables Intel-based Macs to run Windows XP. Available as a download beginning today, Boot Camp allows users with a Microsoft Windows XP installation disc to install Windows XP on an Intel-based Mac, and once installation is complete, users can restart their computer to run either Mac… Read More MacTel Update: Intel Macs Now Boot Windows
Spectral Computers, a manufacturer of PC workstations designed specifically for the professional audio community, has announced eight additions to its line of Windows-based computer systems, including new AMD processor availability and a compact ?€œcube?€ case design option. Each Spectral workstation is designed to deliver 64-bit performance (when Windows XP Professional X64 is loaded) and the… Read More Spectral Computers Announces 8 Pro Audio Optimized PCs
Apple today unveiled two new Mac mini computers with the Intel Core Duo processor. The new models are more powerful, and at $599 and $799, more expensive than ever. The new Mac minis feature the Apple Remote and Front Row so users can play music, enjoy photo slideshows, watch DVDs, iMovies, music videos, video podcasts… Read More Apple Intros New Mac minis; More Expensive, More Powerful
Digidesign has announced that in May 2006 it will release versions of Digidesign Pro Tools LE 7 and Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software that are compatible with the new Intel-based MacBook Pro and iMac computers. These new versions of Pro Tools software will enable customers to combine the improved processing power of Intel-based Mac computers… Read More Mactel Update: Pro Tools in May
Limited numbers of the iTab, a custom tablet PC based on the Mac iBook, are being made available by their manufacture through eBay auctions. The iTab is built by taking Apple’s 12? iBook laptop, taking the screen off, applying a touchscreen, then flipping the screen around and fastening it on. The whole thing is finished… Read More iTab Selling Mac Tablet Computers
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio announced support for Apple’s new Intel-based computers to several of its most popular USB- and FireWire-compatible products. M-Audio has posted beta drivers for the entire FireWire-compatible family of products, including FireWire 410, FireWire 1814 and the new ProjectMix I/O. Beta drivers for the Fast Track USB and Fast Track Pro… Read More M-Audio Intel Mac Support
