MacNN | laptop 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 laptop, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Booq releases new Viper rush work-in laptop case http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/viper.rush.fits.up.to.17.inch.macbooks/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/booqtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Booq has released a new product for its line of computer protection, the Viper rush work-in hard case. The notebook accessory is made from high-density molded foam which encases and protects the device, while integrated bumpers elevate the notebook and providing ventilation. The case is designed to be opened approximately 120 degrees, enabling users to work without having to remove it from the saf... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/viper.rush.fits.up.to.17.inch.macbooks/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT Apple drops MacBook prices for Canadian stores 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 Targus intros laptop cooling pads, eco-friendly bags http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/08/targus.laptop.pads.bags/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0901/targus.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Targus is demonstrating new products at both CES and Macworld Expo. In San Francisco, the accessory maker unveiled a new line of "eco-friendly" laptop cases and bags for the Aluminum MacBook Pro and at CES, Targus is touting a new line of laptop cooling devices for PCs and Macs.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/08/targus.laptop.pads.bags/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:05:00 GMT Lenovo debuts dual-screen ThinkPad W700ds http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/04/dual.screen.17.thinkpad/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/lenovodualscreenintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As anticipated by earlier reports, Lenovo on Monday officially launched the first dual-screen laptop. The ThinkPad W700ds offers a 17-inch screen along with a secondary 10.6-inch display that slides out from the main screen. Measuring almost 40 percent of the 17-inch primary screen, the 10.6-inch second screen slides out from the PC cover behind the primary screen. While it gives users extra scre... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/04/dual.screen.17.thinkpad/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:50:00 GMT Toshiba Satellite Pro S300/S300M ships w/2yr warranty http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/14/toshiba.sat.pro.s300.s300m/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/14-toshiba-s300-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Toshibaís on Monday announced two new Satellite Pro notebooks: both the Satellite Pro S300M and Satellite Pro S300 are value-/entry-level business laptops and now ship with a two-year warranty and port replicator support for (hot) docking. The 14.1-inch laptops include Fingerprint readers, business card reader software, and face recognition software for security by using the integrated webcam to g... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/14/toshiba.sat.pro.s300.s300m/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:25:00 GMT 'Butterfly' laptop bag speeds checkpoint experience http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/03/codi.ships.phantom.ct3.bag/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0808/codi-bag-03.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Laptop case-maker CODi has introduced the CODi Phantom - CT3, its new airport check-point-ready bag. The bag uses a butterfly design that separates the laptop from other items for a clear x-ray scan, allowing the laptop to remain in the bag for a faster checkpoint experience. The butterfly design also allows for a one-handed lift and seal of the bag (the split compartments come together and seal u... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/03/codi.ships.phantom.ct3.bag/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT Apple products top annual PC Mag reader survey http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/30/apple.tops.pc.mag/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/pcmagiphonereview.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Readers of PC Magazine have awarded top scores to Apple Products, during a recent survey on electronic products. Apple received the highest ratings in all of the categories it was involved in, laptops, desktops, routers, cell phones, media players and tech support. In all of these categories Apple received Readers Choice status and performed "significantly better than average." This year the iPhon... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/30/apple.tops.pc.mag/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:55:00 GMT HP confirms 24 laptops affected by Nvidia fluke http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/28/hp.laptops.with.nvidia/ <img align='left' src='http://electronista.macnn.com/content/0701/hpdv6200.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />HP on Monday addressed which of its laptops were impacted by the recent Nvidia defect, citing 24 different models that range as far back as November 2007, when HP began covering failed GPUs under warranty. The issue affects HP's Pavilion dv2000, dv6000, and dv9000 series laptops, and the Compaq Presario V3000 and V6000 series as well. HP is offering an updated BIOS for the affected machines, and i... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/28/hp.laptops.with.nvidia/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:55:00 GMT Intelligels offer ergonomic wrist comfort http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/21/intelligels.wrist.rests/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/intelligelsstory.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />On Monday a new line of ergonomic rests for wrists were introduced by Computer Intelligence, offering users comfort and pain relief from typing on a hard surface. The Intelligel is placed directly on the case of a laptop where a user would normally rest the heels of their hands. In the center of the rest is a one-size-fits-all cutout that allows access to the computers integrated touch pad and mo... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/21/intelligels.wrist.rests/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:35:00 GMT Briefly: Contour Balance Roller review http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/16/macforensicslab.cert/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/reviews/kensington/contour-balance-roller_med.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: We've posted a review of The Contour Balance Roller, MacForensicsLab certification training, Jumsoft offers iWeb templates, "Simple" Photoshop tutorial debuts, and FMCode Shares FileMaker Code ... We have posted a review of The Contour Balance Roller, which uses a nylon-like microfiber material that seems durable and water-resistant, yet soft. The lining lends itself to doubling as a dia... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/07/16/macforensicslab.cert/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:35:00 GMT