Gizmodo

Posts Tagged “

MacBook

”
IFA 2008

Video Hands-on: Samsung X360 Is MacBook Air Killer

I got my dirty paws all over the 2.79-pound Samsung X360 and I've got to say I'm impressed with everything except for the piano black finish. Its size and weight—very light and thin—is comparable to the MacBook Air, the 13.3-inch,1,200 x 800 pixel screen looks very good, and it comes with more ports and features than Apple's notebook: direct HDMI out, three USB ports, Express Card slot, 7-in-1 flash card reader, external optical unit included, and fingerprint reader for security. Definitely, the Samsung X360 bests the MacBook Air in features hands down... although yes, you guessed it, there's a big hairy but lurking around the corner. More »

10:20 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Jesus Diaz
20,203 views, 74 comments

Latest by n/a: I think we can just skip "doesn't run OSX" as a drawback of Windows laptops. I mean, come on. What would more »

ifa 2008

Samsung X360 Laptop is Skinny, Marches into MacBook Air, Lenovo X300 Territory

It's pretty clear where Samsung is going with the X360 laptop when you notice it's branded it as "lighter than air" and say it's the "lightest notebook in its 13.3 inch class" since it weighs just 1.27 kg. Inside there's a 45nm Core 2 Duo mobile processor, mated to a 1280 x 800 pixel LED-backlit screen, and the machine has no internal DVD drive: instead it comes with an external one. Sounds a little familiar, no? But the battery life is claimed to be 10 hours, by Samsung, and it's got a full array of ports, including an RJ45 socket for wired LAN, a mic-in, three USB 2.0 sockets, a PCI express card slot and a HDMI socket. Somewhat strangely it's also been "sprinkled" with nano silver ion powder to keep the keyboard bacteria-free. It'll be available in September in some European countries, and Russia, China and Hong Kong, but there's no info on the US release or pricing. Extensive press release below. More »

5:09 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,778 views, 14 comments

Latest by capitalass: Depending on the processor, there is little that differentiates it from the x301, which trades the media reader and silver more »

celebrities

John Mayer: The Laptop Bag

Hey guys, John Mayer here. I just wanted to let you know about my new laptop messenger bag. Because when I'm not having lights-off sex with women you could only dream about or double-douching it with twin Bluetooth headsets, I always make sure my fans are buying the latest in John Mayer branded gear. Oh, do I carry this bag? No way! I mean, it isn't lined with Gerber baby skin won't fit my Macbook Air. But it'll work just fine with your piece of crap entry-level Dell, I'm sure! [John Mayer via ChipChick]

12:15 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,584 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: How funny. I have a green bag I bought years ago that looks almost EXACTLY like that one...minus more »

software updates

Apple Issues Software Update for MacBook Air, Fixes Video Playback and Processor Idling Issues

TUAW reports that Apple released a software update for its MacBook Air last night, which is said to fix issues with video playback and processor idling. But more importantly, Apple warned against running apps that modify processor performance (TUAW lists CoolBook), as the update does not support them. The software update and accompanying documentation can be found here and here. [TUAW]

7:15 PM on Sat Aug 23 2008
By Adrian Covert
4,284 views, 19 comments

Latest by n/a: That's cool, I can't wait until they make a tablet lcd touch screen mac air; that can burn and play more »

intel

Intel Opens Door for Army of MacBook Air Clones

Muffled by the cacophony of like a million netbooks and the wireless power that'll power our cyborg brains at the Intel Developer Forum was the low-key introduction of Intel's next-gen 45nm dual core chips for ultra-thin notebooks—i.e., the dwarven chips that made the MacBook Air possible. Now that everybody can snag them, expect a surge of similarly limber notebooks that can suck in their gut to fit into narrow pockets of ugly paper. More »

1:30 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By matt buchanan
5,515 views, 24 comments

Latest by Crash Override 777: There maybe a lot of thin notebooks coming out but the question remains the same will it have a OS more »

magsafe replacement

Apple MagSafe Replacements Are Now Free

In our anecdotal experience, Apple has been pretty good about replacing clearly faulty MagSafe power adapters—the ones that split or fray from faulty manufacture. But now they are making their replacement policy official and offering free MagSafe replacements for the MacBook (13-inch Late 2006), MacBook (13-inch), MacBook Pro (15-inch Glossy), MacBook Pro (17-inch). (We read that as all models that use the MagSafe power adapter). Bring in your bad MagSafes to any Apple retailer and they'll take care of you. [Apple via Cult of Mac]

Feature

7:40 PM on Tue Aug 19 2008
By Mark Wilson
5,872 views, 34 comments

Latest by n/a: @Johnny_Clueless: Graphics work? Your colors are accurate? I have a MB 13 inch Mid 2007 and trying to get the more »

six pack charger

Six-Bay MacBook and iBook Charger Is An Orgy Of Charging

Oncore's just released a six-bay MacBook and iBook charger which, as its name implies, can charge six batteries at the same time. Or rather three batteries at the same time, since it's divided up into three sets of two charging bays. Each bay can charge one while holding onto the other for when the first is done. This is made for the "education" market, but is perfect for when we need to go in the field and liveblog an Apple event and have to have six batteries on us. Comes in just charger or charger + six pack battery configurations. [Oncore via Macworld]

8:20 PM on Mon Aug 11 2008
By Jason Chen
3,496 views, 16 comments

Latest by n/a: useless for 99.9% of the Macbook users out there. now, if they offered a battery that lasts 10 hrs on more »

apple rumor

Apple to Add QuickTime Decoding Hardware to Product LIne?

Pure rumor and speculation, but Silicon Alley Insider is reporting a tip they've received stating that Apple will be adding "QuickTime encoding/decoding chips built into their products." Just like MPEG2 decoders that specifically deal with DVD playback, these chips would presumably handle MPEG4 only, the H.264 codec behind Apple's core video technologies. Does it make sense? Well, yes and no. More »

9:58 AM on Mon Aug 11 2008
By Mark Wilson
5,494 views, 23 comments

Latest by n/a: One of the other significant developments with the use of a dedicated H.264 chip is with video editing. For more »

patents

Apple Receives Six New Patents: New MacBook, Dock Designs Coming?

Apple today received not one but six patents for a variety of items, including an iPhone/iPod touch stand, an amplification system, a form of speech synthesis, and something it calls a "computing device" that looks a lot like a MacBook to us. Also, a new earbud/lanyard design, and a new backlighting scheme. Keep in mind, some of these patents might be for things Apple already sells, it's a common practice and is responsible for the "patent pending" phrase on some products. Others, though, like the stand, haven't been seen by eyes outside Apple, and it makes us curious if we ever will. [MacNN]

11:00 PM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Matt Hickey
42,665 views, 33 comments

Latest by hanren: from my personal experience in using the dock with my itouch the dock is not there for the cable to be more »

licking

Extended Stay Gal Licks a MacBook Pro, HDTV To Evoke Feelings of Cleanliness, Naughtiness (Slightly NSFW)

How clean does Extended Stay Hotels think its surfaces are? Very, very clean. So clean it hired a lady (probably for a little bit more than its $59.99 nightly rate) to lick various surfaces around their hotel. It certainly looks real and has all the real links and notations that an Extended Stay Hotel website should have, but Boing Boing has its doubts. Can't we just enjoy a lady licking a toilet/washer/dryer/toaster/refrigerator without calling fake on it? More licking after the jump. More »

8:04 PM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Jason Chen
33,558 views, 91 comments

Latest by dkoemans: why is some broad licking a toaster so hot!?! I feel funny now. more »

macbook

Possible Pictures of Upcoming MacBook Leaked

Could these be images of the upcoming MacBook? Possibly, if you believe information leaked from a Taiwanese website. Despite falling in line with rumors that the new MacBooks would be decked out in aluminum like the Pros, these images are confusing and could be Photoshopped so, as always, take rumors like this with a grain of salt. [Appleowner]

4:15 PM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
86,199 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: The rumors say that the MacBook lines are to be updated and new (yes, aluminum) at the end of Sept. more »

iphone apps

How To Tether Your iPhone With NetShare

We've been covering NetShare a lot the last couple of days, and with good reason: Apple consciously left the ability to tether out of the iPhone, yet for some reason has no problem letting someone else sell an app that does just that. Some users, though, might find the concept of tethering confusing, or at least intimidating. It's actually quite straightforward, and the staff at Apple Insider has put together a really handy and detailed step-by-step guide that shows how in just a few minutes you can configure your MacBook (or other Wi-Fi device) to share your iPhone's internet connection so you can have truly mobile access anywhere you get coverage. [Apple Insider]

6:00 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Matt Hickey
14,207 views, 31 comments

Latest by manateemedia: Ha.... I just put up a tutorial on the same subject here: [www.myawesomeblog.com] I noticed it isn't in the App store anymore. more »

apple

Why Apple Is Sticking With Intel Chipsets (Probably)

One of the more eyebrow-raising rumors in the scramble of them about Apple's upcoming MacBooks is that they will switch from Intel chipsets to someone else's. It seemed odd on its face, since Intel and Apple are fairly tight, and there's not a very apparent reason to switch. Jon at Ars lays out a fairly solid case for why Apple is sticking with Intel though. More »

3:50 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
By matt buchanan
14,097 views, 26 comments

Latest by Xenocide: 'Dall'=Dell sigh more »

review

Lightning Review: ViDock Gfx Display Enhancer Adds Two Monitors To Your Setup

The Gadget: The ViDock Gfx, a box with an ATI 2600XT inside that allows you to add two DVI displays to your ExpressCard Laptop (e.g. MacBook Pro). It doesn't affect your current display setup, which might already have an external monitor being driven by the on-board DVI port, which means you can have a total of three external displays plus your MacBook Pro's going at the same time. Mac and Windows versions are available in both 128MB and 256MB flavors, running at up to 2560x1600 resolution. More »

4:00 PM on Wed Jul 30 2008
By Jason Chen
14,765 views, 32 comments

Latest by n/a: I actually work for Village Tronic and I was just going to clarify that both outputs are dual-link on the more »

apple

Apple Tells Retailers to Stock Up on Current MacBooks and iPods (Don't Buy One Now)

If you needed a bigger hint that new iPods and MacBooks (whatever form they take) are around the corner, AppleInsider is reporting that Apple has "strongly suggested" to its retail channel partners to stock up on at least four weeks worth of their best-selling iPod models, and at least three weeks worth of MacBooks and MacBook Pros. More »

2:20 PM on Wed Jul 30 2008
By matt buchanan
37,899 views, 78 comments

Latest by Acemonster: First, I never implied that you were quoted prices for repairs. I was simply commenting on what you said about more »

apple

Glass Multi-touch Trackpads Only Make Sense With Displays Under 'Em

New Apple notebooks are most certainly coming in the next six to eight weeks, and they will probably have the most extensive design overhauls in years. And the long-fabled MacBook touch might finally appear on the mortal plane. But the best rumor, we think, is that the new MacBooks will have a glass, multi-touch trackpad. But, uh, why is there no mention of a screen or display underneath the glass? Why make a fancy glass trackpad that isn't a multi-touch screen? More »

9:00 PM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By matt buchanan
27,943 views, 76 comments

Latest by trecipticon: @Noobs-R-Us: uh no, more »

macbook air

Lightning Review: Timbuk2 MacBook Air 'Steve Sleeve'

The Gadget: It may be seven months late to the party, but Timbuk2's Steve Sleeve is the latest MacBook Air sleeve to fashion itself in the likeness of a manila folder.
More »

6:00 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Adrian Covert
6,946 views, 26 comments

Latest by n/a: @Xenocide: that was down right funny and made my day. kudos more »

laptop dock

Lightning Review: BookEndz Docking Station for MacBook, MacBook Pro

The Gadget: A laptop docking station for your Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro that makes it extremely easy to plug in all your various ports in one easy lever-based motion instead of one by one like some sort of neanderthal. The ports are replicated in the back of the BookEndz so you can always keep your equipment "plugged in." BookEndz has been making docks for Apple laptops for years, and they're the number one search result on Google for "Apple laptop docks" and "MacBook Pro docks", so they're quite definitive. More »

Feature

3:00 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Jason Chen
12,625 views, 55 comments

Latest by discounteggroll: this gives DVDA a whole new competition (the dirty version) Honestly, I use USB, firewire, magsafe and ethernet on any given more »

next »