Apple finally reveals iPad Mini and new Mac computers

Apple finally reveals iPad Mini and new Mac computers

On Tuesday, Apple launched its smaller version of the popular tablet, the 7.9-inch iPad Mini at San Jose, California. In addition to this, it also revealed its 4th generation of 9.7-inch iPad, as well as the updated versions of some Mac computers such as the next generation iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display and a revised Mac Mini.

Despite the fact that the former CEO of Apple had dismissed the 7-inch tablets, the iPad Mini revelation has been widely expected by everyone.

The release of iPad Mini was CEO Tim Cook’s declaration of independence or a course of correction . . . → Read More: Apple finally reveals iPad Mini and new Mac computers

OWC to ship SSD modules for Retina MacBook Pro

OWC to ship SSD modules for Retina MacBook Pro

On Tuesday, the Other World Computing which is the long-time accessory maker for Mac computers, announced that it will be starting in shipping the first ever third-party SSD modules for the Retina MacBook Pro of Apple on the 21st day of August.

Apple has released the Retina MacBook Pro with SSD-only drive options last June. However its SSD modules use a form factor and proprietary connector. With the latest SSD modules, the pre-orders for its 480GB Aura Pro are now accepted.

Originally, the SSD model is only available with a 256GB for $2,199, which became predominantly frustrating for early customers. . . . → Read More: OWC to ship SSD modules for Retina MacBook Pro

Rumors: New MacBook with New Specs will be Released Next Month

new macbook

We may think that Apple may have been focusing too much on their tablets and phones but new rumors came out that they will have a new MacBook coming out soon.

The said laptop will be released next month to excite laptop consumers in the world. This will come with a new package of specs as compared to the latter ones.

Here are some of the major changes that will come with the unit:

Display – Just like the New iPad, the new MacBook will also have the high resolution Retina displays. . . . → Read More: Rumors: New MacBook with New Specs will be Released Next Month

Intel Ultrabook Ready to Compete with iPad and MacBook Air

Intel Ultrabook

According to Engadget, Intel executives featured the latest designs at the Computex trade show.  Sean Maloney, Executive Vice President said in a statement that Ultrabook will wed the presentation and abilities of a laptop with “tablet-like features” in a “thin, light and elegant design.”

Intel aspires to achieve a 40% share of the consumer laptop market with the “no-compromise” Ultrabook by the last part of 2012. The latest category of mobile PCs will sport form factors below 20mm thick and value below $1000.

The initial Ultrabooks will use the present-generation Sandy Bridge architecture; however, starting . . . → Read More: Intel Ultrabook Ready to Compete with iPad and MacBook Air

Apple Store in Greenwich, Attacked in Smash-and-Grab Robbery

Greenwich Apple Store robbery

The trademark power of Apple must not be underrated. Actually, the wish to obtain an iPad, iPhone or MacBook be able to be so appealingly powerful that it grounds the illegally disposed to carry out smash-and-grab incursions next to bricks-and-mortar Apple outlets.

Obviously under the influence by the draw of Apple’s enormously well-liked gadgets, opportunistic intruder smashed the glass front of an Apple Store in Greenwich, Connecticut last December 14, Tuesday, prior to stealing gadgetry value tens of thousands of dollars from its uncovered shelves.

Five shrouded thieves were alarmed in the 3 a.m. . . . → Read More: Apple Store in Greenwich, Attacked in Smash-and-Grab Robbery

The New Addition: Apple’s Magic Trackpad

The Apple Company announced the newest addition to their family of gadgets, the Apple’s Magic Track pad. This is the new individual, Bluetooth track pad.

The Magic track pad supports the same Multi-touch features, “bringing Apple’s Multi-Touch technology to any Mac running MAC OS x 10.6.4. or later gadgets. The track pad was designed to balance with the Apples’ Wireless Keyboard. The new device uses “the same aluminum-body design. The track pad is almost the same with the Wireless keyboard in the sense that it has almost the same height, depth and inclination.”

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