Tag Archives: MacBook Pro
Next-Gen iMacs and MacBook Airs to Have ‘Retina’ Displays as Well
Now that rumors surrounding the next-generation MacBook Pro have reached a fever pitch, ABC News has rounded up those rumors and throws in their own two cents. Specifically, Joanna Stern claims that the iMac will also gain the new ultra high-resolution “Retina” displays that are already in use on iPhones …
Fever Pitch: More Rumors Surface Surrounding Next-Generation MacBook Pro
The first real evidence that a next-generation MacBook Pro and iMac exists, comes in the form of Geekbench benchmark results. These system benchmarks were discovered in Geekbench’s database, and have lead to flurry of speculation. First up, is a benchmark for a MacBookPro9,1, which is a model number that corresponds …
Supplies Running Short on 15-Inch MacBook Pros, Ivy Bridge to Bring Significant Improvemen...
Rumors are beginning to swirl around the next-generation of MacBook Pros. Some reports even claim that Apple will be making the transition over to a more MacBook Air-like form factor. In the more immediate future, some third-party retailers are reportedly running out of supplies of 15-inch MacBook Pros. This is …
Report Claims Apple Increasing Production of Nex-Generation 13 and 15-Inch MacBook Pros
DigiTimes is reporting that Apple will be increasing the production of the next-generation MacBook Pros over the next few months. Specifically, the 15-inch model in April, and 13-inch in June. The report also notes that there are far more orders for the 13-inch model, but because we don’t know how …
My Thoughts on the Future of the MacBook Pro
While we here at iSource were hard at work covering the forthcoming iPad announcement, a slow, steady drumbeat was continuing with little notice. Several reports surfaced at this time, claiming that the next-generation MacBook Pros would make the switch to a MacBook Air-like form-factor sometime this year. I tend to …
Apple Seeds: Now Selling $999 13″ MacBook Air to Educational Institutions, MacBook P...
Apple Seeds is iSource’s daily roundup of Apple-related stories for the most diehard of fans, or for the news junkie that has to have all of the day’s news: Apple Introduces $999 13-inch MacBook Air for Educational Institutions A void formed after Apple discontinued the white MacBook last summer, even …
The Death of a MacBook Pro – Postscript [UPDATED]
I’ve gotten a lot of tremendous feedback for my last post regarding the untimely death of my MacBook Pro. So, I’m going to clarify a few things. First, and to my chagrin, I did not purchase AppleCare when I purchased my MacBook Pro. At the time, I didn’t even consider …
Apple Reportedly Set to Launch 2880X1800 Resolution Displays in MacBook Pro Line in Q2 of ...
DigiTimes is reporting that Apple is preparing to introduce an ultra high-resolution “retina” display to the MacBook Pro line as early as Q2 of next year. The report notes that Apple’s supply chain partners are the source of this report. Also, this would presumably be for the 15-inch model which …
The Death of a MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air that Replaced it
After using my MacBook Pro heavily for a little over two years, and extensively earlier in the day, my machine bit the dust on the evening of December 8th, 2011. It was a good machine; the fastest I had ever owned up to that point. I’ve made, what I consider, …
Report Claims Apple’s 15-Inch Ultra-Thin Notebook to Launch in March of 2012
DigiTimes is reporting that Apple’s rumored, forthcoming 15-inch ultra-thin notebook is on track to be introduced in March of 2012, with some components for production set to ship this month. DigiTimes does note that it is not clear as to whether these components are destined for a MacBook Air model, …
Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line with Minor Spec Upgrades, Makes Minor Changes to iPad Smart...
Apple has very quietly update their MacBook Pro line of computers with faster processors, graphics, and increased storage. The new machines remain at the same price points at before, and start at $1199. For the 13-inch model, Apple previously offered 2.3 Core i5 and 2.7GHz Core i7 processor options. They …
