MacNN | Voodoo+PC 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 Voodoo+PC, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Leaks point to HP's first CULV, Core i7 notebooks http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/07/hp.culv.and.core.i7.notebooks.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/compaqmini311.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP's impending plans to revamp its notebook line have likely been uncovered in advance today courtesy of a pair of leaks (one, two). Leading the group should be the Pavilion dv8, one of the first systems to use Intel's mobile Core i7; it should be an 18.4-inch desktop replacement with an early 1.6GHz quad-core processor that scales up to 2.8GHz when it can ramp down one or more cores. It's also ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/07/hp.culv.and.core.i7.notebooks.leak/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:20:00 GMT HP preempts iMac with quad-core Firebird http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/06/hp.firebird.800/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0901/hpfirebird800.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP's CES introductions are being headlined today by an entirely new entry to its desktop line. The Firebird 800 is built with help from the Voodoo sub-label and aims to take up the minimal amount of space of a small form factor desktop with the performance of a full tower, thanks to new Intel processors: new set of Core 2 Quad chips consume just 65W of power without losing features over previous ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/06/hp.firebird.800/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT HP Firefly shows with multi-touch, dual screens http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/01/hp.firefly.preview/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0901/hpfirefly.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP will reveal a concept notebook at CES that acts a showcase for the future of desktop replacement notebooks, Laptop reveals in a hands-on preview. A prototype known as the Firefly carries the 17-inch display typical of many notebooks its size but centers on a multi-touch trackpad borrowed from the Voodoo Envy 133 placed in an unusual location. Rather than ahead of the keyboard, the pad is plac... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/01/hp.firefly.preview/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:55:00 GMT HP making 15.6-inch, LED-lit Voodoo notebook? http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/26/hp.voodoo.15in.notebook/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/voodoopcenvy133.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP is developing its first mid-size Voodoo PC-branded notebook since the reinvention of the label earlier in the year, a slip from within the PC builder claims. The system would be HP's first known high-end portable to carry a 15.6-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio display and will use an LED backlight that should both slim down the display and improve battery life. The system is reportedly due to ship du... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/26/hp.voodoo.15in.notebook/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:50:00 GMT Dell accessory leak reveals Adamo to get 13in LCD http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/24/dell.adamo.power.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/delladamo-teaser.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A leak of a 45W power adapter on Wednesday has revealed key details of Dell's Adamo notebook ahead of its official debut. Since changed to anonymize the description, the entry has previously described the power brick as designed specifically for the "Adamo Thirteen," confirming that at least one Adamo model will carry a 13-inch display and that the future system won't use any processor more deman... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/24/dell.adamo.power.leak/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:50:00 GMT Leak outs compact HP Firebird PC, 9800S video http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/23/hp.firebird.803.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/hpfirebird803-leak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A new leak floated by Engadget has revealed both a new compact HP gaming PC as well as new technology by PC. Supporting hints by HP's Rahul Sood of a Voodoo-influenced new gaming PC, the Firebird 803 appears targeted at gamers who still hope to have relatively compact desktops and should provide gaming-level performance using a new low-power video array: the system will carry two previously unkno... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/23/hp.firebird.803.leak/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:15:00 GMT Voodoo PC, HP launching "really crazy" PC at CES http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/19/voodoo.pc.to.go.big.at.ces/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/voodoopc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Voodoo PC founder and HP Global Gaming Business CTO Rahul Sood announced on his blog this past Tuesday that the press can expect the launch of a "really crazy" new product at the CES exhibition in less than a month's time from the company. Sood's excitement about whatever this new product will turn out to be is evident, as he goes on to describe it as "truly awesome" and with the "potential of r... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/19/voodoo.pc.to.go.big.at.ces/ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:15:00 GMT Apple to use carbon fiber for MacBook Air? http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/11/macbook.air.carbon.fiber/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/macbookair.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Not satisfied with the three-pound weight of the almost exclusively aluminum MacBook Air, Apple is investigating the possibility of building some of the ultraportable out of carbon fiber, a reported source of AppleInsider claims. The contact, which has allegedly proven reliable on MacBook updates in the past, notes that Apple would use the ultra lightweight but very strong material to replace the... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/11/macbook.air.carbon.fiber/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:45:00 GMT Voodoo Envy 133, Blackbird 002 gaming PC price drop http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/04/voodoo.price.drops/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/voodoopcenvy133.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP has recently dropped prices on two of its products, including the Envy 133 from its Voodoo PC line and the HP Blackbird 002 gaming desktop PC. As of Tuesday, both computers are now $200 less expensive, with the Envy 133 now priced at $1,899 and the Blackbird 002 at $1,799. In addition, those who order the Envy 133 will get a second battery for the notebook free of charge.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/04/voodoo.price.drops/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:30:00 GMT HP ships Voodoo Envy 133, secret project hinted at http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/hp.ships.voodoo.envy/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/voodoopcenvy133.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP on Tuesday announced it is shipping the Voodoo Envy 133 notebook, while Voodoo co-founder Rahul Sood alludes to a mystery product on the company's blog. CNET reveals that the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300 competitor saw an exclusive rollout event in Germany, easing concerns that HP would roll the Voodoo line into its consumer products. The Envy offers users a sleek computing experience, reminisce... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/09/hp.ships.voodoo.envy/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT