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Cool custom laptop skins

David Allen — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:00:21 +0000

This is a custom design laptop skin, or to be more precise for the Apple MacBook Pro, it is based on the WordPress logo and is produce through the Infectious design your own feature. This is easy to use and costs just $29.99. The only issue with this design is clearly the complicated cutting out, but the finished result shows that is it worth it. Source [Mark Jaquith] a Laptop Accessories, Laptop Skins, macbook pro, skin, wordpress

Rumours Say New MacBook Pro Is Coming

David Allen — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:00:51 +0000

Rumour has it that Apple are preparing the launch of a new MacBook Pro, sure rumours come and go, but can we afford not to take any notice of a rumour such as this? This new machine is supposed to have the Intel mobile Core i5 or i7, which is just as well because other computer makers are already using this technology. Another reason to think that these rumours are real is the amount part numbers related to the MacBook that are turning up on the internet, there is also the possibility that certain stores are running out of MacBook Pro 15.4 inch models, coincidence! Source [Cnet] a macbook pro, MacBooks, new machine from apple

Apple running Intel Core i5 & i7 Rumour

David Allen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:37 +0000

For a long time some Apple fans have been wishing that their MacBook Pro came with an Intel Core processor installed. Well now it seems that this dream or wish may well be coming true, because the rumour is churning a story that the next generation of the Apple MacBook Pro will be coming with the Intel Core chips installed. If the rumour is correct the switch could come as early as January next year, but these are only rumours and we know how these can go wrong. Source [Think Laptops] a apple, intel core, macbook pro, MacBooks, rumour

BlackFriday Macbook Pro Sale!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:15:11 +0000

These Macbook Pro sales are for the year 2009, please head over to Black Friday Macbook Pro Deals for 2010! Here’s some additional great deals on Macbook Pros, deals you won’t regret for those of you who have been waiting to get a Macbook Pro for HD video rendering. These are good from 12:01am Wednesday, Nov 25 through 11:59pm Friday, Nov 27 or until supplies last! Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, SuperDrive – Aluminum unibody MB990LL/A – $1,068.99 – Use This Link ($1,114.95 on Amazon) Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, SuperDrive – Aluminum unibody MB991LL/A – $1,343.99 – Use This Link ($1,414.95 on Amazon) Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, SuperDrive – $1,544.99 – Use This Link Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600MGT 256MB VR, SuperDrive MB985LL/A – $1,798.99 – Use This Link ($1,864.98 on Amazon) Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9600MGT 512MB … Continue reading →

The 17” Apple MacBook Pro

David Allen — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:47:04 +0000

It is about time that we featured a top of the range laptop and this has to be it. The Apple MacBook Pro 17” laptop, it is the one that is made from a single piece of aluminium making stronger, lighter and just altogether more durable than a normal casing. It offers 700:1 contrast ratio this will make for a brighter white and darker black. Even the trackpad has been given a makeover; this one is made from glass. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor 4 GB DDR3 RAM 500 GB Hard Drive, DVD SuperDrive Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Operating System NVIDIA Geforce 9400M + 9600M GT Graphics, 17 inch LED Display Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: Mac Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core Duo System Bus Speed: 1066 Number of Processors: two RAM: 4000 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 500 GB Manufacturer: Portable Type: Serial ATA Graphics and Display Graphics RAM: 512 MB Ports and Connectivity Modem: None Cases and Expandability Weight: 13 pounds Power Rated Charge (normal use): 8 hours Priced at $2,350 Source [Amazon] a Apple Laptops, macbook pro, the apple laptop

The 17” MacBook Pro is shipped

David Allen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:00:54 +0000

This what so many people have been waiting for the shipping of the seventeen inch MacBook by Apple, the must be so many fans out there who simply cannot wait to get their hands on this machine and run it through its paces, even though there is little difference between this model and the older yet smaller MacBooks. The new 17-inch features: Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocked at 2.66GHz 4GB of RAM standard 1920-by-1200-pixel LED-backlit display Mini DisplayPort for connecting an external monitor FireWire 800 port Three USB 2.0 ports Express Card/34 slot Gigabit Ethernet port Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics on the motherboard with GeForce 9600MT dedicated graphics 320GB hard disk drive DVD-burning SuperDrive Prices start at $2,799 Source [Mac World] a 17" Laptops, apple, Apple Laptops, displayport, hard disk drive, intel core 2 duo processor, mac world, macbook pro, nvidia

Wednesday Laptop News Roundup

andrew — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:58:55 +0000

AppleInsider is reporting that Apple resellers are getting ready for the post-Thanksgiving rush with some special deals on the MacBook and the Office suite. So far, the MacBook Pro will be $200 to $250 less on Friday. Grab one up! TomsGuide has some great insight on Windows 7 and its impact on the netbook, which is now the most popular format for computers. With a new hardware type to work with, Microsoft will have their hands full trying to get the most out of the netbook specs. Christopher Dawson over at ZDNet has some interesting ideas on Android and Netbooks, it’s worth a read. And finally, the Motley Fool has some tips for Steve Jobs and why Apple should stear clear of the netbook market. The Fool is usualy right. Listen Steve. Okay everyone, have a great Thanksgiving. We’ll see you back here on Friday for more laptop reviews, news and hacks. Until then, happy lappy. a Android, apple resellers, christopher dawson, Laptop News, laptop reviews, Mac Rumors, macbook pro, MacBooks, microsoft, motley fool, netbook, Netbook Reviews, roundup, steve jobs

New MacBook Review – Constructed all from Single Sheet of Aluminum!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:10:42 +0000

There’s been a LOT of buzz around the blogsphere for the new MacBooks, which are made from single sheet of aluminum to strengthen and also minimize moving parts in the new Mac laptop. On top of that, Apple has fused the new MacBooks with lots of goodies like high-performance NVdia graphic card, LED-backlit display for brighter, criper screens, and more. Here’s a video of how new MacBooks are constructed from one single sheet of aluminum, no separate parts needed. Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s the Press Release for new MacBooks: New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design Industry’s Greenest Notebooks CUPERTINO, California—October 14, 2008—Apple® today unveiled an all new MacBook® family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable. The new MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pro both have a precision unibody enclosure crafted from a single block of aluminum, resulting in thinner, more durable and incredibly beautiful designs. In addition, every member of the new MacBook family includes state of the art NVIDIA graphics, … Continue reading →