Laptop Product Center

Toshiba shows prototype fast-charging laptop battery

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:34:00 -0700

Toshiba showed off a prototype SCiB battery designed for laptops at the Ceatec exhibition in Japan.

Targus intros Bluetooth mouse, peripherals for Mac

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:26:00 -0700

Targus has unveiled its first line of peripherals specifically for the Mac.

Apple and old equipment recycling

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0700

After buying a new iMac, Rob Griffiths learns about Apple’s policies for recycling older hardware.

DRAM prices plunge 18 percent in two weeks

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0700

Contract DRAM prices for the second half of September plunged 18 percent to new record lows, DRAMeXchange said Monday.

‘Checkpoint friendly’ laptop bags explained

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:38:00 -0700

Heard about the TSA's new rules on checkpoint-friendly laptop bags? Wonder what they mean and whether your bag qualifies? This week's Mobile Mac gives you the lowdown.

iCON 401 wireless USB modem debuts

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:36:00 -0700

Nova media is now selling the iCON 401 wireless USB modem thumbstick.

3G modems for laptops booming

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:21:00 -0700

Sales of cellular modems for laptops should pass $22 billion by 2013, ABI Research said.

Survey: Next 90 days look good for Apple

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:56:00 -0700

A new survey says Apple will do well in the next 90 days of consumer spending.

ExpressCard Wi-FI card comes with antenna

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:54:00 -0700

QuickerTek is offering a new ExpressCard wi-fi card for MacBook Pros that has an external antenna.

Sonnet offers Pro Dual CF Adapter ExpressCard/34

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:22:00 -0700

Sonnet Technologies' new ExpressCard/34 lets MacBook Pro users transfer data faster from CompactFlash cards.

Sonnet intros ‘Pro’ two-port eSATA ExpressCard/34

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:09:00 -0700

Sonnet has introduced a new "pro" model of its eSATA ExpressCard/34, for MacBook Pros.

MacBook to projector connector

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:31:00 -0700

Need to connect your MacBook to a projector? All you need is the right Apple adapter.

Brenthaven Trek Sleeve

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:43:00 -0700

Looking for good laptop protection on the cheap? Brenthaven's Trek Sleeve, an updated version of last year's MacBook Sleeve, offers similarly impressive bang-for-the-buck.

Samsung's X360: Lighter than air -- but not thinner

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:48:00 -0700

Samsung has detailed specifications for the X360 laptop and while it's lighter than Apple's Macbook Air the new machine is thicker.

Sony recalls 73,000 Vaio laptops due to burn hazard

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:38:00 -0700

Sony is recalling 73,000 Vaio TZ laptops because of a possible manufacturing defect that may cause them to overheat.

LapTuk stand for Mac laptops debuts

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:19:00 -0700

The LapTuk is a new stand for Mac laptops (15 inches and smaller).

Mac MagSaver protects MagSafe connectors

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:17:00 -0700

The Mac MagSaver helps keep your MagSafe connector and its cable happy together.

Samsung aims at Apple with slim laptop

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:53:00 -0700

Samsung launched its X360 laptop at IFA that claims the title of the lightest 13.3-inch screen machine yet.

Apple whips rivals in consumer purchase plans

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:16:00 -0700

More American consumers plan to buy an Apple computer in the next 90 days than any other brand, a market research firm says.

Benchmarks: Western Digital Scorpio Black laptop hard drive

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:20:00 -0700

Quiet, efficient, and only marginally hotter than your standard laptop hard drive, the Scorpio Black is an attractive drive for any high-performance seeking user.

Analysis: Intel developer forum introduces your next Mac

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:46:00 -0700

Intel provided 170-plus hours of technical instruction last week at its developer forum. Rik Myslewski sorts through it and pulls out the relevant news for Mac users about how the nuts and bolts that hold together the entire world of computing will influence future Apple hardware.

Apple releases MacBook Air Update

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:52:00 -0700

Apple released an update for the MacBook Air that addresses video playback and processor core idling.

Newer offers new iBook batteries

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:00 -0700

Newer Technology is offering new back-to-school gear including new batteries for old laptops and a PC toolkit.

ExpressCard/34 Buyers’ Guide

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:30:00 -0700

If you've got a MacBook Pro, you've got an ExpressCard/34 slot (instead of the old PC Card slot). Jeff Carlson explains a few of the ways you can use that slot to beef up your laptop.

Intel laptop platform to boost graphics, power use

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:05:00 -0700

Intel said its next-generation platform for laptops will provide more visually stunning graphics and better power management features.

Stay-at-home mobile accessories

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:02:00 -0700

Most laptop gear is designed to enhance your mobile life, but what about all those hours you spend using your portable at home? Today’s Mobile Mac takes a look at a couple laptop accessories for your humble abode.

Intel drops Centrino from Atom brand after five months

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:54:00 -0700

Intel has dropped the Centrino Atom brand after five months, using just Atom to brand this part of its product line.

A September surprise from Apple?

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:15:00 -0700

Analyst Gene Munster expects Apple to hold a special event next month that will focus attention on new iPod and MacBook models. And recent history suggests he may be on to something.

Six-bay MacBook/iBook battery charger debuts

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:43:00 -0700

Oncore Power has introduced a six-bay MacBook and iBook battery charging station.

Survey: Mac laptops in high demand for higher ed

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:10:00 -0700

Apple's notebook line tops the list of most sought after notebooks for the upcoming school year, according to research firm Student Monitor.

MacBook Air shells and sleeves

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:44:00 -0700

Dan Frakes takes a look at thin protection for the MacBook Air, in the form of form-fitting sleeves and hard-shell covers.

‘Fin’ stand released for MacBook

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:22:00 -0700

The Fin is a new apparatus for the MacBook that dissipates heat, provides ergonomic comfort and acts as a grip.

Intel keeps number of Larrabee cores under wraps

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:14:00 -0700

Intel plans to detail the architecture of its upcoming Larrabee chip on Aug. 12, but it will keep the number of cores secret.

What will be in Apple’s next laptops?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:37:00 -0700

Intel’s new Centrino 2 platform may make its way into Apple’s next laptops—but don’t count on it. Rik Myslewski looks at the many options available to Apple for its upcoming hardware updates.

New life for old Macs

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:21:00 -0700

Just because you’ve upgraded to a new Mac doesn’t mean your old machine is finished. James Dempsey has several suggestions for ways that creative professionals can squeeze more life out of aging hardware.

The Portable Office: Tales of Travel Terror

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:16:00 -0700

We asked you to tell us about the worst things that have happened to you when you were traveling with your Mac. Here are the worst of the worst.

Stay cool with the MacBook Air

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:30:00 -0700

Jason Snell and other have noticed that Intel’s Santa Rosa chip architecture, used by the MacBook Air, shuts down a core when it gets too hot. The result? At random times, generally on warm days and generally in the afternoon after you’ve been using my MacBook Air for a while, the computer will become crazily unresponsive.

The Mac keeps driving Apple

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:19:00 -0700

All people seem to talk about these days is the iPhone, but as Monday’s quarterly earnings announcement proved, the Mac is still very central to Apple’s business.

Intel Atom for netbooks costs 52% more than desktop version

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:42:00 -0700

The netbook version of Intel’s Atom microprocessor costs 52 percent more than the desktop version

Centrino 2: Coming soon to a Mac near you?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:44:00 -0700

Lab director James Galbraith looks at what Monday’s unveiling of the new Centrino 2 processors from Intel could mean for future Mac hardware.

Intel's quad-core mobile chip coming next month

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Intel will release a quad-core laptop chip in August

Intel saves batteries, pumps multimedia with Centrino 2

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:09:00 -0700

Intel launched Centrino 2, the laptop platform that boosts laptop battery and delivers speedier performance, improved multimedia and faster wireless.

MacBook Pro and the bad battery

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:41:00 -0700

How can you tell if your MacBook's battery is on the fritz? Follow along.

New service tracks missing laptops for free

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:29:00 -0700

Researchers have developed a free open-source laptop tracking system for laptops called Adeona.