Neowin News Feed for: Macbook

Apple sued for Retina Display ghosting

Ben Buffone — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:46:48 +0000

A disgruntled Retina MacBook Pro owner has launched a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly misleading users about LG panels that suffered from ghosting issues. Read more...

Apple offers up to $100 off products through "secret" eBay store

Max Slater-Robins — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:03:01 +0000

A new, and unclaimed, eBay outlet appears to be run by Apple and offers refurbished products at large discounts to Apple's official refurbished stores, hinting at a new path for the company. Read more...

Apple reportedly planning a Retina MacBook Air for Q3 2013

Max Slater-Robins — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:07:17 +0000

A new report states that Apple is looking to add a Retina display to their MacBook Air line by Q3 2013, but does it make sense? Read more...

Here are some early Apple computer designs

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:22:25 +0000

Occasionally it's interesting to look back on early computer designs, so here we have some photos (courtesy of Designboom) of early concepts for Apple computers, laptops and even tablets. Read more...

Apple adds more customization options to Retina MacBook

Rob Schorman — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:53:13 +0100

If you were put off by Apple's lack of customizability of the Retina MacBook, there's some good news for you. Instead of buying the high-end model, you can now upgrade the CPU and storage individually Read more...

TechSpot: Apple MacBook Air 13" Mid-2012 Review

Julio Franco — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:59:37 +0100

New for the 2012 MacBook Air is the Intel Ivy Bridge processor sporting Intel HD 4000 graphics, higher capacity storage and memory options, as well as an improved 720p Facetime HD camera, and... Read more...

Apple loves the environment, re-joins EPEAT

Christopher White — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:27:43 +0100

Apple caught a lot of flak after pulling out of the EPEAT rating system and customer complaints have caused the company to reverse track and re-join the EPEAT organization. Read more...

Apple hates the environment, pulls out of EPEAT

Christopher White — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:02:23 +0100

Apple has pulled out of a certification that identifies devices that are good for the environment. This could hurt Apple as the government is required to purchase devices that are EPEAT certified. Read more...

Apple reveals thinner MacBook Pro, new MacBook models at WWDC

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:13:18 +0100

At its WWDC event, Apple revealed its new, thinner "next-generation" MacBook Pro, which will also feature a Retina display. Apple also updated its current MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. Read more...

Mac app supporting Retina displays appears ahead of WWDC

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:41:51 +0100

New applications featuring "Retina graphics" are appearing on Apple's Mac app store. It's rumored the company's upcoming 15-inch MacBook Pro refresh will feature a Retina display. Read more...

Apple awarded patent for wedge laptop design

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:53:31 +0100

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially awarded a patent for the wedge design of its MacBook Air laptop. The patent was awarded to Apple two days ago. Read more...

13-inch MacBook Pro refresh specs leaked

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:45:29 +0100

A photograph containing the supposed specifications of Apple's upcoming 13-inch MacBook Pro refresh has leaked online, containing information about all the unit's vital information. Read more...

Rumor: New MacBook Pro to get Retina display

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:41:21 +0100

A new report indicates Apple is preparing a new version of its 15-inch MacBook Pro for release later this year. The new laptop will feature a Retina display, thinner design and USB 3.0. Read more...

Apple to release $799 MacBook Air later this year?

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:47:34 +0100

Apple may be planning to release a cheaper version of its MacBook Air, with a report suggesting that the new lower-cost notebook could be on track for a launch in Q3 2012. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Smell like a new gadget with Eau de MacBook Pro

Andy Weir — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:03:46 +0100

The unmistakable aroma of unboxing a brand new Apple MacBook Pro has been recreated and bottled in a new fragrance, with an intoxicating bouquet of cardboard, ink, plastic, and just a hint of glue. Read more...

It's official, 2012 is the year of Macbook clones

Owen Williams — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:23:00 +0000

It was clear that Ultrabook would be the new buzzword at CES this year, but we thought we might see a bit more variety out of the manufacturers. We take a look at the designs of the new machines. Read more...

Thai flooding leaves Apple with a shortage of 2TB drives

Paul Ferson — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:26:45 +0000

The recent flooding in Thailand has had some impacts upon the availability of hard drives for all computer manufacturers, except Apple, it seemed. Now, even the Cupertino company cannot source drives. Read more...

Apple class action settlement offers MagSafe replacements to MacBook owners

Nathan Tsui — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:06:53 +0000

A settlement in the class action lawsuit regarding the MagSafe power adapters for Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro computers results in replacements for buyers, and in some cases refunds. Read more...

Thunderbolt port coming to Acer and Asus PCs in 2012

John Callaham — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:33:24 +0100

The fast Thunderbolt port, which was introduced earlier this year in Apple's MacBook notebook, will make its Windows PC debut in 2012 in products made by Acer and Asus. Read more...

MacBook prototype with 3G connection pulled from eBay

John Callaham — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:32:05 +0100

Apple has now pulled the plug on an eBay auction of a MacBook Pro prototype from 2007 that had a 3G wireless connection. Read more...