Is Apple finally looking forward to launch its long rumored “MacBook Mini” netbook? While the company has made no new announcements recently, Apple rumor sites are buzzing with talk of an incoming small laptop.
The latest bit of evidence is the fact that a listing for a device called “MacBookMini” has appeared in the stats for IM client Adium. Big deal, you may well think after all, anybody can change their computer ID listing but the reason this is getting such buzz is that the MacBook Air was first spotted in exactly the same way back in Jan. 2008.
Businessweek has also claimed that Apple is working with verizon on a pair of new devices, one being an “iPhone lite” and the other one is “media pad” focused on video, music and photos but also offering calls via Wi-Fi. Now, the iPod touch is perfectly capable to handle these tasks, which suggest the device could be something larger, perhaps the rumoured “MacBook Mini”?
These stories could well tie into the recent rumor about Apple Buying up huge numbers of 10 inch screen as its being a perfect size for netbook.
Will try to bring more Apple netbook rumors and news (if any actual news does creep out) as they emerge.
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This post was written by Brad on April 30, 2009
In February, a Turkish Airways Jet crashed in Amsterdam, nine were killed and 121 were injured. Passenger Sefer Baris and his MacBook Air were survived in the crash. He was sitting at seat number 7 at the front business class. He was watching some movie at that time when the plane began to land he kept the MacBook into the skin. After some time there was the crash, Sefer broke his neck and MacBook. It was bent badly but booted up and expected to recover.
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This post was written by Brad on April 22, 2009
Apple was hailed for its revolutionary MacBook Pro Laptop and also touted the new GeForce 8600 GT Mobile Graphics Processor by the Nvidia.
But recently it was unveiled that the Chips in the MacBook have been reported to be faulty. However initially, Apple did not accept the reports that the chips are faulty. On Thursday Apple said that the three MacBook Pro models Manufactured between May 2007 and September 2008, which also includes the 15-inch, 17-inch and Early 2008 are among the one which have faulty chips.
Apple also said that it is not at fault with respect to the faulty, it stated that Nvidia said that the MacBook with the graphic processors were not faulty.
It was only after investigation by Apple that it was found out that the MacBook Pro laptops were the ones affected.
Apple maintains the fact that the failure was not widespread and was only found on few Notebooks.
People who have the MacBook Pro need to check for distorted or scrambled video or need to check for absence of videos when the Laptops are running.
People who end up with failed Nvidia graphics processor in their MacBook Pro within two years of the original prophase date can get the repairs done for free, this implies even if the warranty on the Laptops is expired. The affected MacBook Pro’s are to be brought to an Apple retail store or Apple authorized service provider. People who have already paid for the repairs can get a refund for the amount they have paid.
As a result of the Faulty chips Nvidia’s stock plunged 31 percent from $18.78 on July 2 to $12.98 on July 3. Nvidia also announced that it would take a onetime charge up to $200 million to cover Warranty Costs due to the failing chips
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This post was written by Brad on October 11, 2008
Apple has lately announced that it will shut down its popular online iTunes store, and this comes days before the royalty rates are to be announced.
Copyright Royalty Board has requested a 66% increase in the price of online music which will increase the rates from 9 cents to 15 cents a track.
The rise would mean that either Apple or the consumer would likely have to bare the rise in price. As its highly impossible that the the record company would bare the grunt.
Apple vice president for iTunes “Eddy Cue” said “If iTS (iTunes Store) were forced to absorb any increase in the mechanical royalty rates, the result would be to significantly increase the likelihood of the store operating at a financial loss”
Aplle made it clear that it is in the business to make money and if conditions are not suitable for it to grow it will consider shutting down the iTunes Store.
Industry majors are saying that the reason Apple wants to sell digital music cheaper is to increase the sale of iPods.
Apple believes that the increase in rates will affect the sales figures from Thursday if the rates are increased as such a rate. As sales of digital songs and albums rose 46% last year and with the sales of CD’s falling sharply, this also supports that people are more and more going for digital music.
Apple representative Digital Media Association which also includes major online music services has put across that the rate should be 4.8 cents a track.
Apple as it has a major strong hold on online music sales, holds all the cards.
This will only help Apple to get a soft corner with online users as it will put across Apple’s image as someone who is ready to fight against major label companies to keep the prices down for the consumers.
Apple this year will increase its shareof online music share to a record 85% with a sale of 2.4 bn songs.
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This post was written by Brad on October 1, 2008
iPhone users can be at risk of getting electric shock as its power adapters are reported to be faulty by Apple.
Not all but many of the 3G iPhone models compact USB adapters might have a problem of breaking its metal prongs. Though as of now there haven’t been any complaints reported of any injury. But Apple has urged users to swap the adapters.
To be more specific the models sold at US, Japan, Mexico and Canada might 
have these problems. Also the adapters sold in 10 Latin American nations might also have the same problem.
Apple stated that the thin metal prongs of the power adapter could break off and get stuck in the socket.
List Of countries that might be affected are :
Since June 2007 Apple has sold more than six million devices but are not very sure as which and how many devices have the fault and hence not sure about how many users might be at risk.
Apple has claimed that the adapters will be replaced free of cost and the fault free adapters will be available by 10 October. Until then the users should recharge the instrument by connecting it to a computer using USB port.
To get the chargers replaced one will have to order through Apple’s website or at any Apple store starting from 10 October.
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This post was written by Kevin on September 23, 2008
