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 http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/27/apple.black.friday.discounts.active.in.us/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/macbookpro13inch-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple as promised has launched its Black Friday sale, currently ongoing in the US, Canada and Europe. The Friday-only discounts are highlighted by a $101 price cut for all iMac and MacBook Pro models regardless of size. The iPod touch also sees heavy discounts, bringing the 64GB model down to $358, the 32GB version to $268 and the 8GB model down to $178.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/27/apple.black.friday.discounts.active.in.us/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT 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 http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/deals.end.before.apple.sales.event/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/bestbuyblack.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Big-box retailer Best Buy has announced a brief holiday discount for Macs, already in effect. All iMac prices have been cut by $100, while MacBook Pros are between $100 and $200 cheaper, depending on individual configurations. Notably the deals are set to end after Wednesday, well ahead of Black Friday, the traditional date for Thanksgiving sales. Consequentially, they will also avoid overlappi... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/23/deals.end.before.apple.sales.event/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT 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 http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/metal.air.ionic.liquid.could.extend.batteries/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/macbookpro-batteryindicator.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new development by partly government-backed Fluidic Energy could potentially extend the battery life of notebooks, cars and other devices well beyond existing lithium-ion cells. Known as Metal-Air Ionic Liquid (MAIL), it would improve energy storage beyond relatively efficient zinc-air batteries by using an ionic liquid salt to conduct electricity that is much more stable and isn't prone to dry... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/06/metal.air.ionic.liquid.could.extend.batteries/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/29/apps.on.win.7.pcs.still.slow.vs.apple/ <img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/sonyvaiox-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A series of tests have revealed that even newer Windows 7 PCs are being bogged down by unnecessary software that makes them run much more slowly than Macs. Comparing factory versions of several notebooks versus clean models, PC Pro finds that Acer and Sony systems take about two whole minutes more to boot because of the "crapware," or third-party utilities and trial apps, preloaded out of the box... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/29/apps.on.win.7.pcs.still.slow.vs.apple/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/apple.trips.may.hint.major.hardware.in.2010/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/appletablet-mockup.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple engineers are scaling up the number of trips to China to prepare for new products, a rumor indicates this evening. Visits to the Asian manufacturing base are reported by SAI as accelerating and may even include trips during the holidays. The exact nature of the trips isn't mentioned other than that at least one system integration engineer has been one of those making the trips.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/apple.trips.may.hint.major.hardware.in.2010/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/25/macbook.pro.61.and.62.in.new.firmware/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/macbookpro15.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The latest beta seed of Mac OS X 10.6.2 has references to new Apple portables, a Spanish site has found today. Entries exist in the 10C531 build that make references to "MacBook Pro 6,1" and MacBook Pro 6,2," neither of which exists in the market. Current MacBook Pros range between 5,1 and 5,5.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/25/macbook.pro.61.and.62.in.new.firmware/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/20/13.inch.macbook.pro.drops.to.1300/ <img align='left' src=' http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/macctemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Coinciding with Appleís latest release of new Macs and accessories, the Canadian stores have made an additional change by dropping the price on its line of MacBook computers by up to $300. On the list are five different MacBook Pros, with the entry-level model dropping from $1,400 to $1,300. The most expensive 17-inch variant, previously available for $2,900, now costs just $2,600. The 13-inch wi... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/20/13.inch.macbook.pro.drops.to.1300/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/29/incident.matches.reports.from.apple.online.store/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/batterysml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MacNN reader Robert-Anthony Bunoan has voiced frustration with Apple after the battery in his 17-inch MacBook Pro reportedly swelled to the point of rupturing the case. The notebook was approximately two years old, with a removable battery instead of the integrated lithium-polymer design featured in the latest aluminum-unibody models.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/29/incident.matches.reports.from.apple.online.store/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:35:00 GMT