Mac Models Topic

05
Jun

With WWDC kicking off on Monday June 8, I wanted to post my expectation that Apple will release Mac updates in either September or October.  In the May 13, 2009 WWDC Press Release Apple stated it would be issuing a Mac OS X Snow Leopard 'final Developer Preview'.  Prior to this press release, I expressed my expectations of what Apple would likely do with respect to Snow Leopard at WWDC in a May 5, 2009 reply at the MacRumors Forums eight days prior to the Apple Press Release.  Here's what I stated:

02
Jun

Apple has rolled out changes to its One to One program that provides personalized setup and training for Mac users. The program is still priced at $99 per year but is now available only to those who have purchased a new Mac from an Apple Retail Store (and soon from the Apple Online Store).

04
May

Apple's MacBook portables have taken three top spots in the June 2009 issue of Consumer Reports.  Apple Macintosh laptops ranked highest across the 13-inch, 14-to 16-inch and 17- to 18-inch categories as Apple readily beat out PC vendors who sell Windows based systems.  Interestingly the systems that Microsoft has featured in their recent television ads came nowhere close to Apple systems in the ratings.

09
Apr

Our iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro guides have been updated to reflect the specification and feature changes of the latest models (Early 2009) released on March 3, 2009.  The guides not only offer an overview of the each Mac desktop lineup but also provide detailed information broken down into the several different categories as shown below:

03
Mar

Apple today announced updates to its iMac and Mac mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac that is priced more affordably than ever before and a Mac mini with powerful new integrated graphics. For the same $1,499 price as the previous generation 20-inch iMac, the new 24-inch iMac delivers a 30 percent larger display, twice the memory and twice the storage. Delivering up to five times better graphics performance, the updated Mac mini now features the same groundbreaking NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics introduced with the aluminum unibody MacBook family. The Mac mini is the world's most energy efficient desktop, drawing less than 13 watts of power when idle. All iMac and Mac mini systems come with Mac OS X Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife '09, Apple's unparalleled suite of consumer applications for managing and organizing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music.

23
Jan

Although Apple set a new Mac shipment record in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2008 (Q4 2008), Mac shipment growth on a year-over-year basis has shown shows signs of slowing growth (deceleration) for two consecutive quarters.  This trend continued into the first fiscal quarter of 2009 (Q1 2009) as evidenced by the January 21, 2009 earnings release.  Mac growth deceleration last occurred more than two years ago.

12
Jan

Our MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air guides have been updated to reflect the features of the latest models within the respective lineups.  The guides offers an overview of the models as well as detailed information broken down into the several categories and buying advice.

14
Oct

Apple today unveiled an all new MacBook family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable.

13
Oct

Apple will be conducting a special notebook event tomorrow where they are expected to unveil updates to the MacBook and MacBook Pro models.  For many, tomorrow can't come fast enough as the agony of holding out has been driving them crazy.

13
Oct

Tomorrow is the big day.  For months now people have been anticipating the release of new Mac notebooks.  That anticipation ends tomorrow when Apple conducts an invitation-only event as they shine the 'spotlight' on new Mac portables.  The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific in Cupertino, California.

20
Aug

Our MacBook Air guide has just been posted.  The guide offers an overview of the MacBook Air as well as detailed information broken down into the following areas:

19
Aug

A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) shows how Apple is beating the PC competition.  Apple surges to a new all time high and takes the top spot with a 10 point lead.

14
Aug

In an August 11, 2008 article posted at the Houston Chronicle, Bob Levitus provides 12 reasons why parents should send their kids to college with a Mac in hand.

03
Jun

Apple has announced the 2008 Back-To-School promotion. Qualified students, faculty, and staff can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano when they purchase a new MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac (17" model excluded) or Mac Pro.

05
May

In the June 2008 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, Apple ranks high in several areas of the laptop and desktop ratings and is the clear winner in the tech support category.

24
Apr

We published a report earlier today that sheds light on a rumor that Apple may release new iMac models next week.  To understand why it makes sense, we need to look at Apple's current fiscal quarter.  Apple is participating in Q3 2008 - or in other words, the third fiscal quarter of 2008.  Apple's fiscal year runs from October to September.

10
Apr

Apple has slashed prices on certified MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMacs models.  All Macs purchased from the Apple Outlet come free shipping and Apple's 1 year warranty. Note that inventory is limited so items are removed from the outlet once they sell out.  Save up to $400 depending on the model.

26
Feb

Following today's release of updates to their portable lines, Apple is offering significant discounts on prior generation Apple-certified refurbished MacBook and MacBook Pro models.

26
Feb

On Tuesday February 26, 2008 Apple released a new line of MacBook and MacBook Pro portables that use the latest Intel Core 2 Duo, larger hard drives, and 2GB of memory standard in most models.

15
Jan

Apple today unveiled MacBook Air, the world’s thinnest notebook. MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks. MacBook Air has a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size and backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing, and a spacious trackpad with multi-touch gesture support so users can pinch, rotate and swipe. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 2.1.

28
Aug

In his August 28, 2007 Computerworld article Gregg Keizer describes how NPD data demonstrates that Apple now sells more than one in six laptops in the United States.  A simple calculation of that statement would mean that Apple sells at least 17 percent of the laptops in the U.S.  The exact number is detailed below.

28
Aug

Our iMac Guide has been updated to reflect the new models released on August 7, 2007.  The guide offers an overview of the iMac, its features, new aluminum design, options, features, and more.  There's also a description of what you can do with the iMac in addition to buying advice.  Be sure to check it out.

13
Aug

In her August 9, 2007 review, Melissa J. Perenson of PC World states that Apple's new iMac is an improvement over past iMac models.  Perenson's article continues the trend of positive Mac reviews from historically PC centric publications.

12
Aug

In an August 9, 2007 article, Rich Brown reports that Apple's new iMac desktop has earned a 8.2 out of 10 rating as well as the Cnet "Editors Choice" rating.  Brown states, "Apple's new iMac is the most complete and most attractive mainstream desktop on the market, all-in-one or otherwise."

27
Jun

In a June 12, 2007 article Eric Bangeman of Ars Technica posted a review of the new Santa Rosa based 17-inch MacBook Pro.  It's a very detailed and extensive review that's a must read for anyone who is considering the 17-inch MacBook Pro.  Bangeman often compares the new model to prior generation 17-inch models so it's a great way how the new model stacks up to older models.

17
May

Following the introduction of new MacBook models from Apple, Amazon.com is offering instant discounts and/or mail in rebates on new and prior generation MacBook models that can shave greater than $200 off the cost on some models.

24
Apr

This week’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada saw Apple introduce the 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook computer.  The new model is the second form factor available on the MacBook Pro Line of professional notebooks.  According to Apple, the 17-inch model delivers up to five times the performance of the prior PowerBook G4 notebook.

The model ships with the latest version of Mac OS X Tiger version 10.4.6 in addition to iLife '06, Apple's Digital Life software suite that includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb.

22
Mar

Apple's new Intel based Macs have recently been hacked to allow native installations of both Mac OS X and Windows XP.  Following this development, a post at Gearlog outlines recent benchmarks demonstrating that Apple's MacBook Pro runs Photoshop faster than Windows based notebooks.