Add GPS to Your MacBook Using Bluetooth Devices
Location-aware devices are becoming common across Apple's lineup, except when it comes to MacBooks. But adding GPS to a MacBook is as easy as pairing with a Bluetooth mouse. But not all Bluetooth GPS devices are created equal. Here are your best bets.
OWC Data Doubler Enables Adding Up To 133% More Internal Storage Capacity Over Factory Options To New 2011 Apple MacBook Pros
Other World Computing announced today its OWC Data Doubler optical bay drive mounting solution adds 133% more internal storage capacity than the factory offers to the new 2011 MacBook Pro models announced by Apple last week. The OWC Data Doubler enable...
MacBook Pro Early 2011 Upgrades & Benchmark Results
After only a few short days since Apple released their new lineup of computers, the OWC Test Lab has completed our benchmarking of upgrades for the new 2011 MacBook Pro models. First off, considering Apple upgraded the MacBook Pro modes to use the same...
The Alix Leather Laptop Tote Is One Big, Beautiful Bag
If you’re a packrat like me, and you need a really big bag for your MacBook plus everything else, you should seriously consider the Alix Laptop Tote Bag from J’Tote (pronounced zhe-tote). I have been toting the Alix around for a month now. I have...OWC Announces Memory Upgrades For New 2011 MacBook Pro Models
Other World Computing announced today OWC DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrades up to 8GB for the new MacBook Pro 13“, 15″, and 17″ models announced by Apple today. OWC Memory upgrades offer owners of the newest MacBook Pro models savings of...
New MacBook Pro 2011 Model Unboxing and First Looks!
All seven models released today have arrived at OWC! As we feverishly begin our compatibility testing, here are some unboxing photos of all three models to enjoy:
The MacBook Pros have landed
As widely expected, Apple (AAPL) took the wraps off its new line of MacBook Pros Thursday. In addition to faster processors, higher-resolution cameras and FaceTime video chat software, the new models feature Intel's (INTC) new Light Peak input-output technology, which Apple and Intel have re-branded Thunderbolt. It comes in the form of a Swiss Army...
Apple’s online store is back up with new MacBook Pros for sale
[UPDATE: The new MacBook Pros, with Thunderbolt, have arrived. See here.] The yellow Post-It sign was up early Thursday at Apple.com, a sure harbinger that something new is coming By the time you read this, Apple (AAPL) may have already announced its new line of MacBook Pros. For blurry photos and speculation aplenty, check out...
MacStories Product Giveaway: The AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand
Nothing should be more flexible or more comfortable than your mobile lifestyle. That’s why AViiQ created the Portable Laptop Stand which I had the pleasure of reviewing. It’s designed to be portable, light, yet strong enough to withstand the stress of everyday computing. The AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand compromises on none of these things: imagine...
Manage Your Unruly Cable Right with Nite Ize Gear Ties [Review]
I realize how nerdy this sounds, but I hate a mismanaged cable. I can’t stand it when the cables behind my TV get tangled together like a giant snake pit. I also hate having to untangle my headphones cord every time I get them out....NPD: US Mac Sales Up 20%, Apple Set To Sell 3.6 Million Macs This Quarter
New US sales data from the NPD Group show that Apple’s Mac sales have increased 20 percent year over year, which is inline with what is required to meet analyst expectations of 3.6 million Mac sales in the March quarter. The growth is slightly below the 22 percent growth that was predicted but analyst Gene...
Will Apple Finally Drop The White MacBook? 16GB SSDs In MacBook Pros?
I’ve hedged bets with Federico that Apple would drop the white MacBook this time around, and I might be up $100 in the betting pool thanks to MacGeneration, who speculates Apple will replace the plastic model with the 13″ MacBook Air. It only makes sense – I can’t help think of a more sensible pricing...
