06/11, 10:53pm
Bigger-capacity battery, dual mics, Samsung-provided storage
Two initial teardowns of the latest MacBook Air model by Mac specialists OWC and iFixit have revealed a number of small changes but mostly similarities between the latest revision and the current model. Overall, no huge changes were made to the interior layout of the 11-inch device, apart from a completely redesigned Airport card and other minor tweaks. The investigation did turn up that the battery in the unit features a 6.7 percent capacity increase in the same space, aiding the dramatically increased battery life.
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06/11, 2:38pm
MacBook Air as low as $749
Apple's online store currently has a wide selection of refurbished MacBook Air models priced as low as $749 -- starting with the 11.6-inch MBA with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage, which is $749 after a $250 discount. At the other end of the pricing scale is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 2.0GHz Intel dual-core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, now $1,199.
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06/11, 2:36pm
13.3-inch MBP for $930
Right now at Amazon, save $270 on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air which was $1,199, but is now only $930. That's about $60 less than the lowest price we have seen anywhere else. Free shipping is included, but sales tax applies for residents of most states. This MBA features a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage. A one-year warranty on parts and labor is included from Apple.
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06/11, 10:58am
Apple trades CPU performance for power savings
Apple's new MacBook Airs have already been benchmarked, reports note. Geekbench 2 CPU performance recorded by Primate Labs shows that the new notebooks are only about 3 to 8 percent faster than their predecessors. Primate explains that Intel focused on reducing power consumption with its new Haswell processors, and that Apple went a step beyond, choosing processors with lower frequencies than before for the sake of vastly extending battery life.
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06/10, 4:50pm
First solid glimpse at new iOS
Apple has posted several videos on its website in the wake of today's WWDC keynote. These include the keynote itself, designer Jonathan Ive's introduction to iOS 7, and the "Designed by Apple" corporate branding ad narrated by Ben Affleck. The keynote video is roughly two hours long.
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06/10, 2:35pm
Same casing used, prices lowered over 2012 models
As expected, the MacBook Air line has seen a refresh at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, using the same chassis upgraded to the new line of Intel Haswell CPUs. The systems range in price from $999 to $1,299, and are available at Apple.com and in limited quantities at Apple retail today.
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06/06, 10:49am
AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule may get matching updates
The MacBooks on the verge of a WWDC update are MacBook Airs, a source indicates. New pricing data for leaked SKUs is said to match that for current-generation Airs. Conversely, there has yet to be any leaked pricing for new Retina MacBook Pros, despite low stock of the notebook. That could mean the Pro will only be updated sometime after the Air.
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06/03, 2:03pm
Global MacBook inventories at low levels
Two new reports may suggest that Apple is planning to update MacBooks at WWDC, which begins June 10th. 9to5Mac says it has been given product SKUs for four new MacBook models, which appear to represent high- and low-end configurations of two different sizes of the same notebook. It's unclear whether that means the MacBook Air or the Retina MacBook Pro, both of which have similar tiers.
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05/31, 2:22pm
Macs from $759
This week at Apple's online store, save on refurbished Macs priced as low as $759. The refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now $759 after a $240 price cut. The refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage is now $849 after a $150 discount.
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05/17, 4:33pm
Air could be due for imminent refresh
Third-party vendors are starting to run out of stock of the 13-inch MacBook Air, says AppleInsider. Amazon, B&H, MacConnection, and MacMall are all out of a common configuration, a system with a 1.8GHz processor and a 256GB SSD. Another reseller, J&R, is saying that it only has the configuration at retail stores. Best Buy continues to have some units.
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05/16, 3:22pm
Update mandatory, Apple says
Apple has posted a new support download for mid-2012 MacBook Airs, MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0. Unusually, Apple states that the patch is mandatory; it fixes a problem with the Air's firmware that can, potentially, prevent a computer from recovering from a crash. The file is a 1.69MB download, and requires either OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8.3.
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05/14, 3:56pm
MacBook Air, Logitech iPad keyboard and more
This week, MacMall.com has reduced the price of the 13.3-inch MacBook Air from $1,399 down to $1,319 with free shipping. That $79 discount makes this the lowest price we have seen by about $30. This MacBook Pro features a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, along with Intel HD Graphics, built-in FaceTime camera with 720p resolution, and it comes with Mountain Lion pre-installed. A one-year warranty is included from Apple.
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05/03, 3:15pm
MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
This week at Apple's online store, take advantage of a vast array of refurbished MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. The 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage has been reduced by $190 to $909. A $240 price break is offered on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, now $1,159.
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04/25, 12:52pm
June-quarter shipments expected to grow 10 percent over previous quarter
Apple's June-quarter MacBook shipments should increase about 10 percent over the previous quarter, say DigiTimes supply chain sources. The people claim that Apple has almost finished consuming excess inventory, and will probably start placing new orders in mid-May. Most of the ordered systems will likely be Haswell-based MacBooks, the sources comment.
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04/23, 3:48pm
MBA mouse clicks not registering and more
Yesterday in the MacNN forums, Professional Poster "Paco500" was looking for assistance with a trackpad that was not registering clicks on a MacBook Air. In the thread titled "21.5-inch iMac" Professional Poster "mattyb" was trying to decide between purchasing two different iMac models, but was looking for some advice from other forum-goers before taking the plunge.
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04/19, 1:50pm
1.8GHz i5 MacBook Air, now $1,250
At eCost.com this week, save $48 on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air, which has been reduced from $1,299 to $1,250. That's the lowest price we have seen on this Mac model anywhere. Free shipping is included, but sales tax applies for residents of California, Texas and Tennessee. This MBA features a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage with Intel HD Graphics 4000, and Mac OS X Lion. A one-year warranty on parts and labor is included from Apple.
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04/16, 1:03pm
Five refurbished Macs $999 or less
At Apple's online store today, save on refurbished Mac mini and MacBook Air models priced at $999 or less. The refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now $759 after a $240 discount. A price cut of $150 is available on the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage, now $849.
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04/16, 1:01pm
15.4-inch MBP now $2,099
Today's deal of the day from MacMall.com is on the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro which has been reduced by $449 -- lowering the cost from $2,549 down to $2,099. This MBP features a 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive along with Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a FaceTime Camera and OS X Mountain Lion pre-installed. A one-year warranty on parts and labor is included from Apple.
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04/02, 4:07pm
Refurbished Mac minis and MBAs on sale
At Apple's Online Store today, save on Mac mini and MacBook Air models. The refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive has been reduced by $90 to $509. For $929 is the Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.3GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and dual 1TB hard drives.
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03/26, 1:15pm
MacBook Air and iPad mini
At Apple's online store this week, save on refurbished MacBook Airs and iPad minis. The 11.6-inch MBA carries the lowest price at $849, for a configuration with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage. A $200 discount is available on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage, now $999.
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03/19, 6:00pm
Will complement existing notebook coverage for middle schools
The small suburban village of Barrington IL, just northwest of Chicago, has approved a plan to equip all of its high school students with MacBook Air models over the course of the next school year. After researching other options, a committee of teachers and administrators recommended the Air as the best option for the intended age group. Though the board has not yet finalized the funding required, it gave its approval to the request and said it would find the money for the initiative, which will cover some 600 students.
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03/08, 2:53pm
Discounts up to $50 available on iPads, iPods
At its eBay refurb store, Apple is now selling the 13.3-inch MacBook Air for $899 -- $100 less than the price of a similarly refurbished model at the official online Apple store, AppleInsider notes. Other products are also getting unusual deals, such as 32 and 64GB iPod touches, which are going for $179 and $229 -- $30 and $50 off Apple's normal refurb costs. Verizon models of the iPad 2 are listed at $429 for 32GB and $529 for 64GB, in each case $50 less than normal.
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03/05, 2:30pm
Low prices on refurb. and new MBA and MBP models
Save on refurbished MacBook Air models this week at Apple's online store. A $190 price break is offered on the refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage, now only $909. Or, for $90 more, choose the refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage, now just $999.
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02/22, 2:04pm
Low prices on MacBook Air and iPod touch.
At Apple's online store today, save on refurbished MacBook Air and iPod touch models. The 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage has been reduced to $849. A $300 discount is offered on the slightly older 13.3-inch MBA with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, now just $1,099.
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02/19, 2:07pm
Frozen MacBooks, SSD performance and more
This week in the MacNN forums, a discussion about the effects of cold on a computer was brought about after one Senior User recounted the tale of how their MacBook Air recently froze and was subsequently resurrected. One Mac Enthusiast plans on upgrading the SSD that originally came with their 27-inch iMac to a more modern SSD in hopes that the newer drive will provide a boost in performance, some members disagree that this will help, join in here.
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02/19, 1:18pm
11-, 13-inch systems allegedly being upgraded
Apple is currently preparing suppliers for the launch of a Retina MacBook Air in the third quarter, according to a Taiwanese publication, Economic Daily. The report suggests that both the 11- and 13-inch models will upgrade to Retina displays, at the same time switching internal architecture to Intel's Haswell platform. Apple supplier Quanta is expected to start receiving components sometime in the second quarter, which begins in April.
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02/13, 9:40am
13-inch, 256GB MacBook Air meanwhile drops to $1,399
Apple today introduced modest upgrades to the Retina MacBook Pro, while simultaneously lowering prices at its online store. The cheapest 13-inch model is now $200 less at $1,499; paying $1,699 gets buyers a new 2.6GHz dual-core Core i5 CPU, plus a 256GB SSD. 15-inch systems now start with a new 2.4GHz quad-core Core i7; the top-end model has been upgraded to a 2.7GHz quad-core chip, and 16GB of RAM. In a related shift, meanwhile, a 13-inch MacBook Air with a 256GB SSD has been reduced to $1,399.
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02/05, 12:58pm
Low prices on refurb, and new MacBook Air models
Today at Apple's online store, a wide selection of refurbished MacBook Air models at price points that fit any wallet size are featured. A $250 discount is offered on the 13.3-inch refurbished MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, now $1,249. Save $440 on the older (originally released in October 2010) 13.3-inch MBA with a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage, now $1,059.
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02/01, 2:37pm
13-inch Retina MBP, $1699
Apple's online store today features low prices on refurbished Mac notebooks. A whopping $300 discount is offered on the refurb. Retina 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid state storage, now $1699. An 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory and 64GB of solid state storage is now $849 after a $150 discount.
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01/30, 6:11pm
Apple seeds ninth OS X beta to developers for testing
Apple has continued its longer-than-usual development cycle for Mountain Lion v10.8.3 with a ninth beta release today to developers. The new build, 12D61, comes just six days after the previous one. No new changes have been made to the release notes, nor are any known issues listed. Testers are asked to focus on the same areas as with the previous few betas: Safari, Game Center, AirPlay, AirPort, and graphics drivers. As with one of the previous betas, Apple says the new build features further enhancements to Wi-Fi.
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01/25, 4:20pm
Steep discount may signal refresh of line imminent
Retailer Best Buy launched a Winter Doorbuster Days sale on Friday. Highlighting the sale is an offer of $200 off on select MacBook Air models. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models are included with the sale, with pricing ranging from $800 to $1300 depending on configuration and screen size. The sale price is honored both online and in stores, but currently, all models of the laptop are out of stock online.
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01/25, 2:20pm
iPad and MacBook Air
Apple's online store has an enormous selection of refurbished iPads at discounted prices. The refurbished third-generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular, 64GB of storage space, dual-core A5X chip and 5MP iSight camera has been reduced by $100 to $679, and is available in white or black with a two-year contract with AT&T or Verizon. At the bottom of the iPad pricing scale is the refurbished iPad 2 with Wi-Fi and 16GB of storage space, which has seen a $80 price cut to $319.
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01/14, 8:17pm
Only MacBook Air upgrade or replacement SSD available
Solid state drives (SSD) are fantastic. They are power-sippers as compared to a spinning platter, more resistant to shock, and other elemental damage. Even if you just count the performance increases, it comes as no surprise that Apple has shifted most of its desktop and portable line to SSD storage, but often makes it difficult to upgrade later to a larger SSD drive. Peripheral manufacturer OWC has addressed the upgrade situation with the Aura Pro line of drives for use in the MacBook Air, and MacNN has spent some time with the model for the 2010 11-inch model of Apple's laptop.
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01/09, 4:59pm
Cuts price on existing 2m Thunderbolt cable
Apple has released a new patch for the MacBook Air, EFI Firmware Update 2.6. The code is intended strictly for the current "mid-2012" models, but solves several problems. These include bad colors when connecting HDMI displays, an issue with Windows that caused problems when booting, and a freezing glitch caused by unplugging a Thunderbolt device before waking from standby. The firmware is a 4.76MB download, and requires OS X 10.8.2.
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01/09, 12:54am
Expands port options, Thunderbolt version coming in Q4
Henge Docks, well known for its MacBook Pro docking stations, has announced a new model at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas: the Horizontal Dock, a $249 combination riser and docking station specifically for the MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro. The new dock stands in stark contrast to the company's vertically-oriented AirDock and Henge Docks that allow users to run and hook monitors to MacBooks with the lid closed.
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01/08, 1:43pm
Save up to 29% off MacBook Air
Apple's online store today offers a wide variety of refurbished MacBook Air models. A refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage has seen a $440 price cut, lowering the cost to $1,059. The newer 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage has been reduced by $150 to $849.
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12/28, 9:56am
Rumor leaves Air without Retina display
Apple is planning to refresh the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air in June, but without any major design changes, according to supply chain sources reached by DigiTimes. Instead of changing the look or major features of the notebooks, Apple is reportedly focusing on upgrading internal components. The Air, for instance, is said to be moving to a new processor architecture; that could mean Intel's Haswell platform.
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12/17, 6:29am
Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt docking station shipping to US, globally Jan.
The Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt docking station is now shipping. The docking station is compatible with the Apple MacBook Pro and the Apple MacBook Air, giving users the ability to connect multiple peripherals and additional display options. The device connects to a MacBook over one Thunderbolt cable allowing users to connect the additional peripherals to the dock itself taking full advantage of the 10Gbps bandwidth of the new I/O standard.
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12/14, 12:47pm
MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Pro
Today at Apple's online store, save up to 30 percent on refurbished MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Pro models. A $410 price cut is offered on the refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive, currently priced at $1,589. The refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage has seen a $440 price cut to $1,059.
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12/11, 1:56pm
Special limited time pricing on refurbished Macs
Just in time for the holidays, take advantage of special limited time pricing on refurbished Macs from Apple's online store. A $500 price cut is offered on the refurb. 17-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive, which has been reduced to $1999. The 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive has been cut by $410 to $1589.
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12/04, 5:14pm
Mac mini from $519, MBA from $719
At Apple's online store today, buyers can find great discounts on refurbished Mac mini models starting as low as $519 for the Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Also available is special limited-time pricing on the refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage, which has been cut by $180 to $719.
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11/29, 9:00pm
No new fixes listed, no reason given for original withdrawal
Following Apple's re-release of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0, Apple has also reissued the OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Update to 10.8.2 for the late-2012 versions of the 21.5-inch new iMac and Mac mini, as well 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. There are no changes in the list of fixes and improvements on the new revision over the retracted first revision of the custom update for the late 2012 line of computers.
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11/23, 9:09am
Mac mini and MacBook Air refurbished deals
At Apple's online store today, find more savings in the refurbished section, with a range of Mac mini and MacBook Air models for less than $1,000. Starting at $519, after an $80 discount, is the refurbished Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. A $100 price drop is offered on the refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699.
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11/22, 3:56pm
The lowest prices available on these Apple computers.
If you are shopping for a Mac, today's top Apple deals include generous price cuts from many of the top online retailers. Starting at the entry-level price point is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Flash Storage, it is currently priced at $894, which is $105 less than Apple's price of $999, and about $4 less than Amazon's price fr the same model. However Amazon has cut the price on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB Solid State Drive from $1,199 to $1,025 with free Super Saver Shipping for a savings of $174, making it the lowest price on that model by about $69.
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11/19, 9:35pm
Models affected include nearly the entire Macintosh line
A pair of updates for Apple's products have both been pulled in the span of less than a week. Late last week, the App Store software update for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to 10.8.2 was removed for the new Mac Mini, iMac, and 13-inch Retina display MacBook Pro. Additionally, the "Mid-2012 MacBook Air/MacBook Pro Update 2.0" has been pulled due to problems reported by users.
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11/16, 2:31pm
MacBooks, external hard drives, more
DealNN deals this week include price cuts on MacBooks, external hard drives and more. Currently, B&H Photo has the 13.3-inch MacBook Air for $1,099, which is $100 less than the original price of $1,199, and about $30 less than the lowest price we could find anywhere else. Also choose from either FileMaker, Bento 4 or Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac for free with your purchase. This MacBook Air features a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of flash storage. Free shipping is included, but sales tax applies for residents of New York state.
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11/13, 3:35pm
11.6-inch MacBook Air $749
Apple's online store today offers a variety of low priced refurbished items like the refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage, now $749 after a $150 price break. The 13.3-inch refurb. MacBook Pro with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $1019 after a $180 discount.
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11/13, 3:33pm
13-inch retina MacBook Air?
This week one fresh faced recruit has turned to the MacNN forums asking if there are signs of a retina display 13-inch MacBook Air in the near future, and also ponders the question doesn't it seem slightly redundant to have so many 13-inch variants? One user is trying to figure out why an encrypted disk image is opening without asking for password first.
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11/13, 3:29pm
Macs, tablets and more
This week BHphotoVideo.com has the 13.3-inch MacBook Air for $1099, which is $100 less than the original price of $1199, and about $30 less than the lowest price found anywhere else. Also chose from either FileMaker Bento 4 or Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac for FREE with your purchase. This MacBook air features a 1.8GHz Intel core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of flash storage.
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11/08, 10:00pm
Suggests LTE iPad mini, fourth-gen iPad shipping soon
Late on Thursday, Apple issued updates to its MacBook models from June 2012, and made the iOS 6.0.1 firmware available to its LTE-compatible versions of the fourth-generation iPad and the iPad mini, suggesting the latter two devices will be shipping in the near future. The update for the MacBook Pro and Air models includes "graphics performance and reliability enhancements" as well as improving compatibility with some USB devices. The iOS 6.0.1 update issued today is only for LTE-compatible iPad models.
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