Apple MacBook MB466LL – A 13.3 Inch Laptop Review
May 26, 2009 by admin
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Apple has always been the leader in ultra cool computer gadgets and media players. Almost everything in an Apple product is produced around the cool factor. With the recent launch of the new MacBook series, Apple has once again take its special brand of style and functionality to a whole new level.
The Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3 inch laptop is by far the most popular model in the new MacBook line up. Its casing is carved out of a single block of aluminum, giving it a very organic feel. This unibody enclosure makes this new MacBook model thinner and more durable than its predecessors.
Apple have recently taken great steps to reduce the environmental impact in the production of its products. The new MacBook range is made of highly recyclable aluminum and glass materials. The LED-backlit screen is also arsenic and mercury free.
Instead of using the traditional LCD panel, the MacBook MB466LL/A uses a LED-backlit glass display that is clearer and brighter that normal laptop screens. The LED-backlit glass display is also more power-efficient, adding to the laptop’s battery life.
The Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3 inch laptop comes preinstalled with the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard, that includes all the Apple media software essentials such as iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie and more. It runs are a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of Ram (upgradeable to a maximum of 4 GB) and 160 GB of hard drive space. Apple have improve the hard drive’s accessibility in the new MacBook range where you can easily upgrade the hard drive whenever you want. It also has a huge glass track pad that uses Apple’s Multi-Touch technology.
Author: Tim Pecunia
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Apple MacBook Pro MA895LL
May 26, 2009 by admin
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Apple MacBook Pro is one of the most advanced laptops. The developers tried to make it not only stylish and light but also functional and advantageous. Apple MacBook Pro is equipped with a spacious hard disk (120 GB), powerful processor (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) and 2 GB RAM (two SO-DIMM).
It was designed specially for your convenience. A 15.4 inches widescreen display provides really bright colours. The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with up to 256MB of dedicated memory provides really quick and high-grade graphics processing. Watching movies and playing videogames have 
never been so exciting and fascinating. And with it the laptop has the latest Intel mobile architecture..
It is a well-known fact that the Internet is an integral part of our lives. Having purchased Apple MacBook Pro you will always have easy and stable connection to the worldwide network. Due to the illuminated keyboard the work with this laptop will always bring pleasure.
Anyone would be happy to possess this laptop. Just imagine that yet with all of its advances Apple MacBook Pro has a sleek aluminum body and is extremely thin (only one inch). Just imagine! .
Due to its lightweight and stylish appearance this laptop is the best choice for women and businessmen. It is portable and can be taken anywhere starting from the business trip finishing with an entertaining journey. For sure with this smart laptop you won’t go unnoticed.
So to put it shortly Apple MacBook Pro is one of the best and stylish models of laptops. It is really the optimal combination of functionality and style.
Author: Kirk Jons
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6 Ways to Speed Up Your Macbook For Free
May 26, 2009 by admin
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We all know that installing 4gb of RAM will speed up a Macbook and make the whole experience that little bit more smoother and quicker – but what can you do NOW for FREE that will help speed your bundle of joy along and keep it’s user happier? I will tell you 6 things that will help. 
1. Remove files from the desktop Each time that OS X loads it has to index the contents of the desktop, create thumbnail icons for each file and catalog the contents of each folder there. Do yourself a favor and move those files to the relevant folders they belong in. This will increase the speed at which your desktop loads and therefore make your Macbook faster.
2. Remove unwanted start up applications Go into System Preferences and User Accounts. View the list of applications that have been set to start against your user name and remove (untick) any that you don’t need any longer. It’s great to have iChat start automatically – but not essential. You can view a list of applications running in the background by using the top command from the Terminal window or by using the Activity Monitor application.
3. Disable the Dashboard This is my favorite “speed up” fix for the Macbook and it works wonders each time. The OS X dashboard is great if you use it all the time, but each one of those swish little widgets and web clips is taking up memory – and you can’t even see them unless you ask for them! To disable the dashboard, open Terminal and enter the following command: defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean YES You can then either reboot the Macbook or enter the following command into the Terminal window: killall Dock If you miss your weather widgets and stocks information, you can reverse the command by entering: defaults write com.apple.dashboard mcx-disabled -boolean NO And again either reboot or enter: killall Dock
4. Clear the PRAM (intel Macbooks only) Reboot your computer while holding down the command + option + p + r keys together. Don’t stop until you have heard the start up chime three or four times. This is not a real way of speeding up your Macbook, but it will kill any gremlins that have worked their way into the non-volatile RAM settings. I found that it seemed to allow my Macbook to boot faster.
5. Clear the PMU (Macbook, Pro and Air) You can use this method to clear non-volatile RAM and settings on the Macbook products. Whilst it will not cause your Macbook to suddenly leap into speed mode, it will get rid of any mis-configurations and setting issues.
Macbook, Macbook Pro
1. Ensure that the Macbook is turned off.
2. Remove the power adapter and remove the battery.
3. Press and hold down the power button for 5 seconds and then release.
4. Reconnect the battery and power adapter.
5. Press the power button to restart the Macbook.
1. Ensure that the Macbook Air is turned off.
2. Connect the power adaptor to a working power source.
3. On the Macbook Air keyboard, press (left) Shift-Control-Option along with the power button once. Note: You must use the keys on the left side of the Macbook Air keyboard.
4. Wait
5 seconds and press the power button to start the Macbook Air.
6. Disable unneeded system options.
If you are not using Wireless, Bluetooth, Speech Recognition or Internet Sharing – then turn them off! Not only will you see a speed increase but you will save battery life too!
Author: Tao Schencks
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Apple Aluminum Unibody Macbooks
May 26, 2009 by admin
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Apple Aluminum Unibody Macbooks
It’s been almost six months since the introduction of Apple’s Aluminum Unibody Macbooks and things seem to be looking well for this new generation of Apple notebooks. People are talking about them, checking them out at the Apple retail stores. Walk into a local Starbucks and you’ll probably see an increased number of people using Unibody Macbooks. Even in this precarious state in the economy, people are still willing to buy Apple Macbooks because they want change and they know Macbooks are good computers.
There are several place to purchase Unibody Macbooks. You can purchase them at your local computer electronic stores. They’re found at Best Buy’s and Fry’s Electronics. You can also find them at the various Apple retail stores, often located inside your local shopping malls. You can also buy them online through reputable and authorized Apple resellers such as MacMall and Mac Connection or through Apple themselves at Apple’s online store.
One word of caution, for those that are looking to purchase a refurbished model of these Unibody Macbooks. It’s probably a safer bet to purchase them as Apple Certified Refurbished through Apple’s online store. Apple Certified Refurbished Macbooks are cancelled or returned Macbooks that have been tested and repackaged by Apple to be sold again.
There’s plenty to choose from on Apple’s Special Deals section where the list of Apple’s refurbished Macbooks can be found. There’s no more black Macbooks anymore, only a handful of white Macbooks, and a good number of Unibody Macbooks available. These refurbished Macbooks are sold at a discounted price.
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The All New Macbook Pro
May 5, 2009 by admin
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The All New Macbook Pro
A new generation of Apple notebooks has arrived. This time, however, the ‘new generation’ tag doesn’t just refer to upgrades – it heralds outstanding changes to design and technology.
Design
To construct the casing for a standard laptop, you need a lot of different parts. In the process, you increase the weight, the size, and the potential for problems. To address these points, Apple set itself the challenge of building the casing from just one part.
This goal may have appeared far-fetched at first, but Apple was convinced the effort was worth the trouble. The result is the new MacBook’s unibody, a casing created from just one piece of solid aluminium.
The unibody has transformed the look of the MacBook. More than ever, it gives the impression of a sophisticated and brilliantly engineered laptop. The unibody also feels incredibly robust. Furthermore, the use of aluminium helps the new MacBook weigh in at 0.23 kg (0.5 pounds) less than the previous model, and shave 0.34 cm (0.13 inches) from its height.
Different manufacturing techniques
Moulding such a casing, as you would with plastic, is a thing of the past. Instead, Apple makes the unibody by milling it with computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
These machines are some of the most accurate manufacturing tools on the planet. Apple has grasped their potential and employed them to the fullest extent. The sleep indicator light on the new MacBook, for example, appears to shine from behind the aluminium. Apple has achieved this by thinning the metal and drilling tiny holes through it.
Environmental standards
The new MacBook will last for years, but it’s good to know the aluminium unibody is recyclable. This reflects the seriousness with which Apple views its environmental responsibility. The company has applied stringent standards to every aspect of the new MacBook, insisting that manufacturing techniques go hand in hand with the most demanding eco principles.
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are absent from all the internal components of the new MacBook; none of the internal cables have PVC; the glass of the screen doesn’t contain any arsenic; and the display behind it is mercury-free. The new MacBook is setting a benchmark for the complete removal of toxins from computers.
In terms of energy efficiency, the new MacBook has a double victory to celebrate. Not only does it meet Energy Star requirements as previously, it has also acquired an EPEAT gold rating. EPEAT is the foremost environmental evaluation system for desktops, laptops, and monitors. To obtain a gold rating is a significant achievement.
Other features
Further outstanding features of the new MacBook are the trackpad, the screen, and the Mini DisplayPort. The trackpad immediately catches the eye because it’s almost 40% larger than before. When you start to use it, you also appreciate its extra functions. The trackpad now has full Multi-Touch capability that includes pinching to zoom in and out; three and four finger swiping; creating a right click area for shortcuts; and using any part of the trackpad’s surface as a button.
The new MacBook’s screen has changed to a thinner LED backlit display that provides full brightness the moment the MacBook comes on. A frameless glass front complements this and makes the widescreen appear larger than its 13.3 inches.
A Mini DisplayPort replaces the Mini DVI and FireWire 400 ports. The Mini DisplayPort provides an easy, plug-and-play connection for an Apple LED Cinema Display, and can show images on both the MacBook and the Cinema Display at the same time. Mini DisplayPort adaptors for VGA, DVI and dual-link DVI connections are available should you need them.
The 2.4GHz MacBook also has another bonus. It now boasts the illuminated keyboard so admired on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
Technology
The new aluminium MacBook is available in two models, the 2.0GHz and the 2.4GHz. Both processors use Intel Core 2 Duo technology with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache.
The standard models of the previous generation were 2.1GHz and 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duos with the same L2 cache. Both new versions, however, have a 1066MHz system bus, compared to 800MHz. In addition, 2GB of memory is now a standard feature (with the capacity to accept 4GB if you prefer). The hard drives are 160GB Serial ATA at 5,400 rpm for the 2.0GHz, and 250GB for the 2.4GHz. You can increase storage to 320GB or 350GB, and there’s an option of a 128GB solid-state drive.
As for the optical drive, the new MacBooks no longer offer a Combo. Apple has passed this over in favour of the superior 8x slot-loading SuperDrive on both models.
Graphics
The features and technology of the new MacBook all deserve your attention, but one in particular is creating both interest and excitement.
The old MacBook had an Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with the main memory. The new MacBook has an integrated processor that provides up to five times better performance. This graphics powerhouse, the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, is the result of development work between Apple and NVIDIA. It has 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM, and contains 16 parallel processing cores. The result is 3D images that are fast, responsive, and more detailed. The MacBook is now a highly desirable laptop for game players.
Battery
With all these extras to cope with, particularly the graphics processor, you might expect the MacBook’s battery to suffer. On the contrary: the official life of the battery has increased from four and a half to five hours.
Apple has accomplished this by keeping the principle of energy efficiency to the forefront of its thinking. From the MacBook’s screen to the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M processor, the design has incorporated the lowest energy use possible.
Innovation
The developments the MacBook represents are profound. This is a laptop that introduces impressive design, manufacturing, performance, and environmental innovations. It also throws down a gauntlet for other companies to pick up if they choose. In the meantime, the MacBook remains exceptional.
By: Luke Scott
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White Laptops – Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch
May 5, 2009 by admin
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The Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch laptop remains my favorite pick when it comes to good looks. This model sports an all white casing, both on the outsides and inside. Everything including the keyboard and track pad is also white in color. This is the perfect laptop for you if you are into simple and clean designs.
Like most Apple laptops, the Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch laptop is a powerful little computer. It runs on Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor (2.0Ghz) and comes with 2GB of RAM (upgradeable to 4GB). It also has a 120GB SATA hard drive.
One of my favorite features on this model is the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor that allows me to multitask and run graphic intensive programs (as well as 3D games) without a glitch. All in all, if you are looking for a stylish yet powerful laptop, this model comes with my highest recommendation.
Author: Tim Pecunia
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The Apple MacBook MB881LL-A 13.3-Inch Laptop
May 5, 2009 by admin
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The Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch laptop features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, a 120-gigabyte hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics. This lightweight MacBook weighs in at about 5 pounds and is encased in a sleek, tough and attractive white polycarbonate shell. The computer is equipped with a 802.11n LAN Wi-Fi router, making the internet and Ethernet connection roughly five times faster and with twice the range of competitors using older 802.11g engines.
This laptop is also equipped with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology that can automatically connect cell phones and other appliances. The new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system features Time Machine, a data backing program known for being user-friendly. It also comes with an entire suite of Apple applications, including iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, Garageband and the newest version of Safari web browser. An innovative MagSafe power adaptor connector prevents accidents.
Instead of having a traditional power plug, the new Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch laptop is powered through a magnetic jack. This way, should someone happen to trip over the cord, there will be no damage to the cord or the laptop! The 13.3-inch widescreen displays crisp, clear and 
vivid picture in 1280 by 800 resolution. The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor makes not only the everyday use smoother and easier, but can meet the high demands of 3D graphics games like Spore and Call of Duty.
For the technology this small but powerful machine offers, it comes at the reasonable price of just under $1000.Big things really do come in small packages with this MacBook. It’s light, durable and fully equipped for even the most demanding work and play. I would highly recommend the Apple MacBook MB881LL/A 13.3-Inch laptop to anybody.
Author: Troy Richards
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