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MacBook Air stock beginning to evaporate ahead of WWDC

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:33:00 GMT

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 <a href="http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/05/17/macbook-air-inventory-begins-dwindling-ahead-of-apples-wwdc">out</a> of a common configuration, a system with a 1.8GH...

MacNN forums: Retina MBP shuts down while sleeping

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

This week in the MacNN forums, one Professional Poster was trying to get to the bottom of a problem they had with their <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285882==http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/500543/macbook-pro-retina-shuts-down-while/" rel='nofollow'>Retina MBP shutting down</a> while in sleep mode, a solution has ye...

Apple deals: 15.4-inch MacBook Pros from $1,489

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

A vast selection of refurbished 15.4-inch MacBook Pro models are available at Apple's Online Store. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285883==http://aos.prf.hn/click/camref:ikMw/destination:http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD103LL/A/refurbished-macbook-pro-23ghz-quad-core-intel-i7" rel='nofollow'>15.4-inch MBP</a> with a 2.3GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4...

DealNN: $200 off 12-Core Mac Pro, more

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Currently JR.com has the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285866==http://www.dealnn.com/200-off-12-core-mac-pro.html" rel='nofollow'>Mac Pro</a> for the reduced price of $3,599.99, that's $199.01 off the list price of $3,799 and the lowest price we have seen on this Mac model, brand new, anywhere. Free shipping is included and sales tax applies for residents of N...

UK: Tablets now outselling both notebooks and desktop PCs combined

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

A <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285857==http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/16/uk_tab_versus_pc_q1/" rel='nofollow'>report</a> from market analysts IDC looking at market conditions in the United Kingdom says that in the first quarter of 2013, tablet shipments outpaced the combined desktop and notebook PC for the first time. A total of 2.8 million tablets were ...

Sharp commences production of new HiDPI IGZO LCD panels

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT

According to <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285792==http://www.sharpusa.com" rel='nofollow'>Sharp</a>, the company will begin production of three types of IGZO LCD panels that boast pixel densities among the highest in the industry. The panels, scheduled to begin production in June 2013 are intended for use in notebook PCs and will come in three sizes: 11.6 inch...

MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0 fixes severe crash bug

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

Apple has posted a new support download for mid-2012 MacBook Airs, <a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1655">MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.0</a>. 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...

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S ultrabook orders commence in US

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT

Lenovo has started shipping the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285744==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/01/07/smaller.yoga.model.to.be.available.at.retail.this.summer/" rel='nofollow'>IdeaPad Yoga 11S</a> in the United States. The convertible ultrabook is a smaller version of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285745==http://www.electronista.com...

Samsung tapped by Microsoft to supply 7.9-inch displays for Surface

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:33:00 GMT

Samsung has reportedly been <a href=" http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20130515PD214.html?mod=2">tapped by Microsoft</a> to supply 7.9-inch panels for a smaller version of its Surface, according to Digitimes. The purported smaller tablet could be released as soon as the end of June, however, no Taiwanese suppliers have yet be...

Microsoft Surface Pro heading to UK May 23, Europe May 30

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:54:00 GMT

The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285715==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/04/ms.surface.pro.reaches.retailers.ahead.of.its.february.9.launch/" rel='nofollow'>Microsoft Surface Pro</a> will start shipping in a number of other countries later this month, as part of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285716==http://www.electronista.com/article...

Dell expands Precision workstation line with T1700, rack-mounted R7610

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:02:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285703==http://www.dell.com/" rel='nofollow'>Dell</a> today announced an expanded and stronger Dell Precision workstation portfolio that includes the company's smallest tower workstation chassis in the Dell Precision T1700 small form-factor (SFF), a more powerful Dell Precision T1700 Mini-Tower, and Dell's most powerful rack workst...

Giveaway: IRIScan all-in-one mouse and scanner

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:53:00 GMT

Quite often, in our electronic world, it is necessary to make digital copies of documents or pictures. The IRIScan all-in-one mouse and scanner makes doing this super fast and easy. Electronista has one to give away; read on to learn more about this mouse and find out how you can enter to win. ...

Panasonic upgrades Toughbook H2 to Intel i5, provides more storage

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:12:00 GMT

Rugged computer manufacturer <a href="http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/ultra-mobile-rugged-mca-toughbook-h2.asp#">Panasonic</a> has announced upgrades to the Toughbook H2 handheld tablet PC. The ruggedized device improvements include a faster processor, expanded storage while maintaining the same durability, including the ability to survive a six-fo...

Dell drops price of XPS 10 Windows RT tablet by $150, discounts dock

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

Dell has lowered the price of its Windows RT tablet from $449 to $299. The drop in price of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285625==http://www.dell.com/us/p/XPS-10-tablet/fs" rel='nofollow'>XPS 10</a> slate, possibly due to the underwhelming sales of Windows RT-based tablets across the industry, is accompanied by discounted additions to the tablet, including ...

HP boosts X2 line of detachable PCs with Slatebook X2, Split X2

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:02:00 GMT

HP has just announced the HP SlateBook X2 and the HP Spilt X2, a pair of detachable PCs offering notebook and tablet functionality in one device. The SlateBook X2 is the first Android detachable device with the Nvidia Tegra 4-processor, and runs Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean." The Split X2 is powered by the full Windows 8 operating system....

Hands on: Dell XPS 18 Windows 8 touchscreen computer

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:58:00 GMT

After nearly a year following <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285601==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/13/dell.xps.18.combines.a.desktop.with.a.tablet.runs.windows.8/" rel='nofollow'>announcement</a>, Dell has begun shipping its hybrid desktop PC and Windows 8 tablet -- the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285602==http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-18...

Rain computers ships 'ridiculously powerful' LiveBook V laptop

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:24:00 GMT

Portable audio and video workstation manufacturer <a href="http://raincomputers.com/">Rain Computers</a> has released the new <a href="http://raincomputers.com/products/livebook-v/">LiveBook V</a>, a high-performance laptop designed for 3D arts and video editing. The 17.3-inch laptop boasts third-generation Intel Core proc...

Forums: traveling Mac-less

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

This week in the MacNN Forums, Mac Elite "asxless" started a discussion about ways to <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285713==http://forums.macnn.com/103/iphone-ipad-and-ipod/500537/traveling-mac-less/" rel='nofollow'>travel "Mac-less"</a> using only iOS devices while road-tripping this summer. Yesterday, P...

DealNN: MacBook Air, Logitech iPad keyboard and more

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:00 GMT

This week, MacMall.com has reduced the price of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285574==http://www.dealnn.com/79-off-13.3-inch-macbook-air.html" rel='nofollow'>13.3-inch MacBook Air</a> 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 proce...

Briefly: Netflix removes dates from API, Raspberry Pi camera module

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Netflix has removed the expiry dates for films and TV shows from its public API, following <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285503==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/01/dropped.content.from.unrenewed.distribution.deals/" rel='nofollow'>recent reports</a> that the streaming service would drop around 1,800 items of content in May alone. According to a compa...

NEC LaVie L surfaces with fourth-gen Core series processor on board

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:00 GMT

The NEC <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285584== http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.necp.co.jp/press/ja/1305/1401.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.necp.co.jp/press/ja/1305/1401.html%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1213%26bih%3D920" rel='nofollow'>LaVie L</a> has surfaced on the NEC Japan website and is one of the firs...

Forums: Bluetooth keyboard typing issues with iPad and more

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:26:00 GMT

Earlier this week in the MacNN forums, Mac Elite "abbaZaba" was trying to figure out why the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285388==http://forums.macnn.com/103/iphone-ipad-and-ipod/500465/ipad-apple-bt-keyboard-typing-stutter/" rel='nofollow'>Apple Bluetooth keyboard</a> that they have paired with an iPad 4 will stu...

i-mate Intelegent to pack Windows 8 into a 4.7-inch smartphone

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT

Former Windows Mobile maker i-mate has apparently sparked back into life after looking as though it <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285331== http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/09/17/i.mate.likely.closed/" rel='nofollow'>was all over</a> just a few years ago. The troubled company is planning on returning to the market with a new 4.7-inch smartphone running th...

Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2 fixes Target Disk Mode issue

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:36:00 GMT

Apple has posted a new support download for Macs, <a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1653">Thunderbolt Firmware Update 1.2</a>. The patch appears to deal solely with stability problems related to Target Disk Mode. The file is 1.22MB, and requires OS X 10.8.3 or later....

Sonnet upgrades xMac Mini Server with daughter card support, BNC

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:54:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285290==http://www.sonnettech.com" rel='nofollow'>Sonnet</a> today introduced a significant upgrade of its popular <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285291==http://www.sonnettech.com/product/xmacminiserver.html" rel='nofollow'>xMac mini Server</a>, a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express expansion system and ...

Unannounced Sony Vaio slider tablet appears in leaked training video

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT

A video clip on YouTube claimed to be leaked from training videos for the Dixons Store Group in the UK appears to show an unannounced larger version of the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285261==http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/10/12/convertible.tablet.notebook.weighs.under.3.pounds/" rel='nofollow'>Sony Vaio Duo 11</a>. Using the same "Surf Slider&q...

Acer: Microsoft patching up fractured relationships with OEMs

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:08:00 GMT

Acer Chairman J.T. Wang has said that Microsoft is starting to <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285254== http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/05/09/pc-makers-hopeful-on-windows-8-changes/" rel='nofollow'> listen more closely</a> to its OEM partners following the troubled launch of Windows 8, reports the Wall Street Journal. Wang in...

Leaked Acer Iconia W3 8.1-inch Win 8 tablet due June 4

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:42:00 GMT

The leaked Acer <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285166== http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/04/small.form.factor.windows.8.tablet.set.to.go.on.sale.soon/" rel='nofollow'>Iconia W3</a>, which first surfaced on the weekend has been confirmed for June 4 launch in Russia. The launch date was revealed by Acer's general director of the Taiwanese company's Russi...

OS X-only LightSpeed point-of-sale software updated

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:05:00 GMT

Retail technologist <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285134==http://www.lightspeedretail.com" rel='nofollow'>LightSpeed</a> today announced the launch of StoreMaster, enabling Macintosh users to track real-time data across all sales channels, manage inventory levels, and process invoices and shipments from one control panel. Its new customizable Dashboard del...

Electronista's 2013 Mother's Day tech gift guide

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:22:00 GMT

Mother's Day is a special sort of day where we get to give back to the woman that gave us life. This special day is right around the corner -- but you knew that already, right? Of course, the reason you haven't gotten a gift yet is because you're looking for just the perfect one. Ah, but what's the thing to get for such a woman? Electronista took a look at the ...

Sony Japan reveals new Vaio Fit notebook range, due mid-May in US

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:43:00 GMT

Sony Japan has <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/285039==http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/201305/13-0507/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/201305/13-0507/%26safe%3Doff%26biw%3D1063%26bih%3D1070" rel='nofollow'>revealed a new lineup</a> of notebooks for ...

Intel refreshes Atom line with reduced power draw, enhanced speed

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

In <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284996==http://www.intel.com" rel='nofollow'>Intel</a>'s second major technology <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284997==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/02/new.chipsets.offer.up.to.three.times.the.performance.of.hd4000/" rel='nofollow'>announcement</a> in the span of a week, the chip...

Acer ships Aspire P3 Windows 8 tablet, Aspire V5, V7 notebooks

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:42:00 GMT

Aside from unveiling the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284888==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/03/notebook.screen.can.face.away.from.user.be.used.as.tablet/" rel='nofollow'>Aspire R7</a> with the "Ezel" hinge, Acer also revealed a number of other mobile computing options at its media event. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/28488...

Apple deals: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:15:00 GMT

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 <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284899==http://aos.prf.hn/click/camref:ikMw/destination:http://store.apple.com/us/product/FD223LL/A/refurbished-macbook-air-17ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5" rel='nofollow'>MacBook Air</a> with a 1.7GHz In...

DealNN: iMacs, printers and more

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:14:00 GMT

This weeks deals from DealNN include bargain prices on iMacs, printers, monitors and more. Currently MacConnection.com has the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284898==http://www.dealnn.com/220-off-21.5-inch-imac.html" rel='nofollow'>21.5-inch iMac</a> for $1,279, which is $220 off the MSRP and the lowest price we have seen on ...

Acer unveils Aspire R7 with Ezel hinge, floating touchscreen display

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284866==http://us.acer.com/" rel='nofollow'>Acer</a> has revealed a new notebook with a floating touchscreen, one that it <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284867==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/22/second.hinge.allows.for.display.to.hover.above.keyboard/" rel='nofollow'>previously teased</a&...

New Surface rumor has 7.5-inch model shipping Q1 2014

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:16:00 GMT

An analyst with NPD DisplaySearch has told CNET that Microsoft has settled on a <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284905==http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57582672-75/future-microsoft-tablet-may-have-7.5-inch-display-low-price/" rel='nofollow'>7.5-inch display</a> for one of its second-generation Surface tablets, which would go...

AMD upgrades FX line with new FX 4350, FX 6350 processors

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:24:00 GMT

<a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284787==http://www.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDHomePage.aspx" rel='nofollow'>AMD</a> has deployed a pair of new processors to the component channel. The new <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284788==http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/amdfx/Pages/amdfx-model-number-comparison.aspx" rel='nofollow'>AMD FX 435...

Apple adds 256GB, 512GB SSD options for custom iMacs

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Apple has <a href="http://aos.prf.hn/click/camref:ikMw/destination:http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/imac">added</a> 256GB and 512GB SSD options for build-to-order iMac customers at its online store. Picking 256GB adds $300 to the cost of a system, while choosing 512GB adds $600. Stock iMac configurations are priced between $1,299 and $1,...

Toshiba shows Windows 8 tablet for business users, UK release soon

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

A Windows 8 tablet aimed at business professionals has been unveiled by <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284751==http://toshiba.com/tai/" rel='nofollow'>Toshiba</a>, shortly after the company presented its high-resolution <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284752==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/17/pixel.density.rivals.retina.macbook/" rel='n...

MS Q1 Surface shipments just 900k, Surface 2 being prepped for June

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Microsoft Surface shipments for Q1 total just 900,000, according to the latest <a href=" http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/02/apple.still.tops.all.usage.studies.suggesting.stronger.actual.sales/">IDC report</a> published yesterday. The underwhelming sales figures are said to be predominantly sales of its Surface Pro tablet, while the Surface RT had d...

Intel details HD5000, Iris, Iris Pro graphical options on Haswell

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:08:00 GMT

Intel has revealed limited specifications on its fourth-generation <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284739==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/03/28/intel.gives.developers.new.tools.to.boost.gpu.performance.in.haswell/" rel='nofollow'>"Haswell"</a> Core-series processors' video circuitry. The upcoming chip line features a graphical power boost well ...

Maine MLTI school program awards PC contract to HP, snubs Apple

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:07:00 GMT

Hewlett Packard announced today that it was awarded a four-year hardware and services contract by the Maine Department of Education. The <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284650==http://maine.gov/mlti/index.shtml" rel='nofollow'>Maine Learning Technology Initiative</a> (MLTI) award effectively ends the state's <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284651==http:/...

DealNN: 27-inch iMac cut to $2,899

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:09:00 GMT

This week, MacMall.com has lowered the price on the <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284645==http://www.dealnn.com/27-inch-imac-cut-to-2899.html" rel='nofollow'>27-inch iMac</a> from $2,949 down to $2,899 with free shipping. That's a savings of $49, making this the lowest price on this iMac brand new. This iMac features a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RA...

Working Apple I, calculator from 1652 going up for auction [u]

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT

[Update]: Steve Wozniak signature added German auction house <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284809==http://www.breker.com" rel='nofollow'>Team Breker</a> has rounded up an interesting collection of <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284810==http://www.breker.com/ReadMore/" rel='nofollow'>significant ...

Reviewed: HighPoint RocketU 1144CM USB 3.0 4x PCI-E card

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Apple was one of the first -- if not the first -- major computer manufacturers to provide then-fledgling USB support at the expense of legacy ports on its iMac line some 15 ago. Since then, the Mac maker hasn't always been the fastest at adding new USB protocols to machines, generally lagging six months or more behind, depending on the product line. The Mac Pro is languishing these days, awaiting ...

Forums: building a USB charging station and more

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:58:00 GMT

Today in the MacNN forums, Grizzled Veteran "PeterParker" was wondering if it would be a good idea to build their own <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284438==http://forums.macnn.com/57/consumer-hardware-and-components/500126/building-my-own-usb-charging-station/" rel='nofollow'>USB charging station</a> that could be ...

DealNN: MBP for $2,099; 64GB Touch for $329

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:56:00 GMT

Deals from DealNN this week include price cuts on MacBook Pros, iPods and more. Today's deal of the day from MacMall.com is on the 15.4-inch <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284422==http://www.dealnn.com/15.4-inch-macbook-pro-only-2099.html" rel='nofollow'>MacBook Pro</a> which has been reduced by $549, lowering the cost from $...

Leap 3D Motion Controller delayed until July 22

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:35:00 GMT

The shipping date for the Leap Motion 3D Motion Controller has been delayed from <a href="http://macnn.com/rd/284306==http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/02/27/best.buy.opens.orders.for.may.19th.delivery/" rel='nofollow'>May 13th</a> until July 22, says the company's CEO. Michael Buckwald revealed the information during a conference call earlier today. &qu...

New MacBook production orders anticipated in mid-May

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:52:00 GMT

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....