Apple MacBook Firmware Update (Keyboard)

Apple has released a keyboard-related firmware fix for Apple MacBook users. You can install it through Software Update or download it directly from Apple’s website. It is Leopard related – it requiers Mac OS X 10.5.2. It addresses an issue concerning the first key press … Read more

PC World: MacBook Air Alternatives

PC World is running an interesting article, comparing three other ultraportables (one Toshiba, two Fujitsus) to the Apple MacBook Air with different display sizes (12.1″ widescreen and 10.6″ widescreens). Unfortunately there hasn’t been a chance to test and review the Lenovo ThinkPad X300, which is … Read more

Review: MacBook Air (Anandtech)

Anandtech has “thoroughly reviewed” the new Apple MacBook Air. Anand makes a good point, that many have failed to realize or acknowledge: When Apple announced the MacBook Air, it was met with harsh criticism from many; it was almost as if the Air was being … Read more

MacBook Air’s Multitouch = Software Based

Could the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro end up getting multi-touch capabilities, similar to the MacBook Air? T3 spoke with an Apple spokesperson and learned that the MacBook Air’s multitouch interface is in fact software based, and not hardware based. This opens the doors to … Read more

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.2

Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.2 through Software Update. Of note is wireless connectivity, which has been a sore point for some users going back to 10.4.9 days. Airport Extreme problems, dropping connections to routers, etc. Some of the updates of interest to mobile … Read more