Author Archives: Chad O.

Computerworld: MacBook Airs Approach Perfection

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Chad O.

Computerworld has put together an extensive review of the new Mid 2011 Apple MacBook Airs, both the 11-inch and 13-inch Intel Core i5 models. They feel that people in the market for a Mac laptop should look at the MBA, … Continue reading →

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MacWorld Tests BTO MacBook Airs with Intel Core i7

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Chad O.

MacWorld has taken a look at the 2011 Build-to-Order MacBook Airs that Apple released earlier this month. The reason being, the BTO models have the option of an Intel Core i7 for both the 11-inch and 13-inch MBAs. Normally they … Continue reading →

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Macworld Tests New MacBook Airs – Standard Models

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Chad O.

Macworld has been very busy since Apple’s new Intel Core i5 MacBook Airs launched. They’ve been testing and benchmarking all of the standard Intel Core i5 MacBook Airs. An Intel Core i7 is available as a Build-to-Order (BTO) option, for … Continue reading →

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Ultrabooks Set For September Production

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Chad O.

DigiTimes is reporting that Acer, Asustek (ASUS), Dell, HP (Hewlett-Packard), and Lenovo are going to be launching ultrabooks later in 2011, with production starting up in September. Acer, Lenovo, and Asustek have already been mentioned a lot, especially with Asustek’s … Continue reading →

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Apple Discontinues MacBooks for Consumers

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chad O.

I guess it’s no surprise. Several websites were reporting that Apple was going to discontinue the MacBook, and Apple has now removed the 13-inch Intel Core 2 Duo powered laptop from it’s main website as of yesterday, July 20, 2011. … Continue reading →

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