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MacBook Air: Mac Love Is In The Air

For a long time, Apple fans have been hoping for a slim and lightweight version of the MacBook to come along. Even the lightest MacBook was over 4.5 pounds (2kg). And so, after a long wait, it’s finally here. The MacBook Air. Debut at the MacWorld 2008 yesterday, the MacBook Air is currently the world’s thinnest (and [...]

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Apple’s Little MacBook Update

Looks like Apple has got a little surprise for you mid-year shoppers. The Apple MacBook has gotten a little specification bump while retaining its original sleek look. The US$1,099 2.0GHz White MacBook: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 80GB 5,400rpm SATA hard drive 24x slot-loading Combo drive (DVD/CD-RW) The US$1,299 2.16GHz White MacBook: 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 120GB 5,400rpm SATA [...]

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GelaSkins: Arty Skins For Your MacBook

Your perfect MacBook rendered imperfect by those hairline scratches, despite reassurances that your baby still looks perfect? GelaSkins recently extended their removable iPod vinyl skins to the MacBook and iBook range. The 3M adhesive technology promise also means that you can safely dress up your MacBook without worrying about damaging your baby. What better way than to [...]

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Customizing Your MacBook’s Glowing Apple Logo

For just $4 and a little work on your part, you can make your MacBook/PowerBook/iBook’s Apple logo stand out amongst a crowd of Apple fanboys. iColours.ca is selling colored sheets that you can put over the Apple logo to customize it into a variety of colors and designs. The tricky part is the installation, which can [...]

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Little Insects Got Into A LCD

This poor guy has got insects in his LCD that is connected to his MacBook! According to a poster on this forum thread at Apple Support forums, they are called Springtails. Some recommended putting the LCD in a garbage bag and let it out in the sun, some suggested ‘bombing’ the LCD with insecticides, while [...]

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Carbon Fiber MacBook: $20

Black, white, and silver Macs, they are all are getting boring. Even colored MacBooks by ColorWare aren’t as cool as this Carbon Fiber MacBook. By pasting Carbon Graphix (an easily attainable $20 vinyl sticker), the black MacBook now looks like it is made of carbon fiber. I really dig this carbon fiber look, which I always [...]

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Apple “Get A Mac” Ads in Japanese

Nickname The Apple’s “Get A Mac” advertisements are so well-received that Apple has decided to make Japanese versions of them. Here are the three that they are starting with, titled ‘Nickname’, ‘Virus’ and ‘iLife’. Two more videos below. Alternatively, visit Apple’s website for higher resolution videos (takes longer to download of course!). Virus iLife

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Apple Updates MacBook with Core 2 Duo Processors

The MacBook Pro has gotten its Intel Core 2 Duo upgrade, and now it is MacBook’s turn. Here are the specifications of the new Core 2 Duo model vs the previous Core Duo model: In short, new C2D processors, double the memory for 2.0GHz models, higher-capacity hard drives and dual-layer SuperDrives. And Apple claims a 25% [...]

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Sony VAIO VGN-N17L. MacBook Pro Knock-off?

It screams MacBook Pro all over doesn’t it? Especially the keyboard area. Pictures of this new Sony VAIO VGN-N17L were revealed by Sony Korea, but all we know right now is that it sports a 15.4-inch display. Will we get to see some lawsuit-slinging action?

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Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro Unboxed

Now that the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros are out, my good buddy Eugene’s wait is finally over. In fact, he has already gotten his hands on one! I bet right now, he is giggling like a little girl while setting up the MacBook Pro. More photos below. Thanks, Eugene, for sharing your little unboxing [...]

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