MacNN | MacBook News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us MacBook, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Turkey Day DealNN: storage, MacBooks and more http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/26/a.selection.of.thanksgiving.sale.items/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/DNN.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Happy Thanksgiving from DealNN, and with that said we would like to present our holiday deals collection. OfficeMax.com got a jump start on their Black Friday sales, cutting prices on items like the Hitachi SimpleDrive III 1TB external hard drive from $139.99 to $84.99. The NEXTAR Q4 4.3-inch touchscreen GPS also saw an early price drop and is now just $89.99.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/26/a.selection.of.thanksgiving.sale.items/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT Apple refurbs: 13, 15, and 17-inch MacBook Pros http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/26/macbook.pros.at.discounted.prices/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com:/gallery/sep2009/blackapple.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Today's selection of refurbished items at Apple's online store include a large selection of MacBook Pro models starting at $999 for the 2.26GHz, 13.3-inch MBP with 2GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive. Jump up to the 15-inch MBP for just a bit more, $1299 for the 2.4Ghz model with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. Other 15-inch MBPs include the 2.53GHz model with 4GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive for ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/26/macbook.pros.at.discounted.prices/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:35:00 GMT NPD: 48% of retail desktop revenue in US from Macs http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/imac.windows.7.timing.help.apple.sales/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/imac27inch-logo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Mac desktops represented nearly half of all desktops sold at US retail shops in October, the NPD Group said in a new study. About 47.7 percent of desktop revenue was from iMacs, Mac minis or Mac Pros, an increase from 45 percent in April and a sharp surge from just 33 percent in October 2008. Mac notebooks also saw a sequential gain from 30 percent in April to 34 percent last month, though this ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/imac.windows.7.timing.help.apple.sales/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:25:00 GMT Websites launch early Black Friday Mac sales http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/discounts.may.exceed.apples.own/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/macbookpro15.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Several websites have already begun Mac-related Black Friday sales, including MacMall, OnSale, ClubMac and MacConnection. MacMall is selling Minis for $550 and $745, a 2.66GHz MacBook Pro for $1,799, and a 27-inch, 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo iMac for $1,585. Its MacBook Airs are priced at $1,399 and $1,690.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/discounts.may.exceed.apples.own/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:25:00 GMT RadTech intros STM Sonic shoulder bag for notebooks http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/22/stm.fits.13.inch.macbook.15.inch.macbook.pro/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/stmtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RadTech has introduced a new product in its line of notebook accessories, the STM Sonic shoulder bag. Designed to hold a 13-inch MacBook or 15-inch MacBook Pro, the bag is made from Heavy-gauge PU fabric, with a water-resistant coating, and high-density internal padding for shock absorption. The internal compartment helps protect the notebook while separating it from the other items in the bag. An... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/22/stm.fits.13.inch.macbook.15.inch.macbook.pro/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:55:00 GMT MacBook, iPod touch make Time list of top travel gadgets http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/iphone.remains.notably.absent/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/ipodtouch3g.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The MacBook and the iPod touch have both taken positions on a Time list of the top 25 travel gadgets for 2009. The updated plastic MacBook is complimented for being tougher than its predecessor, and having LED backlighting, which contributes to a maximum seven-hour battery life. The magazine also remarks on the presence of a glass multi-touch trackpad, and the removal of mercury and arsenic from... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/iphone.remains.notably.absent/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT Best Buy's Black Friday deals revealed http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/best.buy.thanksgiving.sale.flyer.leaked/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/bestbuyin.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The flyer for Best Buy's Black Friday/Thanksgiving sale has been leaked on the Internet ahead of its official release thanks to a copy posted today. Among the 'doorbusters' are a $300 PS3 bundle that includes two games, while an Xbox 360 bundle with six games will carry the same sticker price. Another front-page deal involves a 46-inch, 120Hz LED-backlit Samsung HDTV with free home delivery, hook-... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/13/best.buy.thanksgiving.sale.flyer.leaked/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT Macessity releases NX MacBook stand http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/10/nx.stores.both.laptops.and.external.hard.drives/ <img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/NXtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Macessity has released a new product for its line of laptop accessories, the NX stand. The notebook stand features steel construction with an aluminum-color powder coat, with a design enabling users to stand their laptop vertically within a cushioned slot. NX fits a wide range of devices including 13-inch MacBooks and 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pros. It provides a vented opening to help keep the noteb... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/10/nx.stores.both.laptops.and.external.hard.drives/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:55:00 GMT VESA certifies Mini DisplayPort as standard http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/10/vesa.greenlights.mdp/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/macbookpro15-ports.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The VESA group today officially released Mini DisplayPort as a finalized standard. Known for short as mDP, the Apple-developed connector can now be used by other companies to attach displays with the expectation that they will meet all the DisplayPort 1.1a specs. It's expected that mDP will find its way into notebooks beyond the MacBook line but also into video cards with many video outputs, suc... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/10/vesa.greenlights.mdp/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT Koyono intros new HyperMac, Magneat accessories http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/devices.aid.with.batteries.headphones/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/koytemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Koyono has introduced two new products for its line of Mac and iPhone accessories, the HyperMac and the Magneat. The HyperMac is an external battery and car charger designed for all MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks, as well as all three iPhone models. It features a 5V/1A USB power port, which enables it to charge any USB-powered device and Mac simultaneously. It also supports both 16... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/devices.aid.with.batteries.headphones/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT