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/09/11/20/should.restore.support.for.hackintosh.netbooks/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/intelatomz500-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A workaround has been developed to restore Atom processor support in Mac OS X 10.6.2, a Russian hacker claims. The technique relies on a custom version of the Mach kernel, which must be installed using Terminal because of the need to gain root access. Once active, the kernel should support so-called hackintosh netbooks, most likely to use Atom chips.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/20/should.restore.support.for.hackintosh.netbooks/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/qualcomm.banned.from.using.brand.in.germany/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/asussmartbook.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />German computer maker Smartbook AG has continued to threaten companies, including EE Times, that have been using the term "smartbook." The manufacturer recently sought a restraining order against the chip maker Qualcomm. Although Qualcommm and other companies, such as Freescale, use the term smartbook as a generic reference to portable Internet-ready devices that fall between the typical classific... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/qualcomm.banned.from.using.brand.in.germany/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/atom.based.device.runs.windows.7/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/a2sml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Hong Kong-based computer maker ii-View has introduced its latest device, the A2 netbook. Like many similar devices, the A2 is based on Intel's 945 chipset and 1.6GHz Atom CPU. The basic configuration integrates a 320GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM, along with components for 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/atom.based.device.runs.windows.7/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/cellphone.maker.enters.computer.market/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/nokiasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nokia showed off some of its latest high-end devices, including the Booklet 3G and the N900, at the San Diego CTIA conference. The Booklet 3G integrates the same 10-inch screen size as a variety of netbooks, although, after handling the device, it is clearly quite different from the competition.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/cellphone.maker.enters.computer.market/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/16/may.aim.to.compete.with.windows.7.pcs/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/bootcampaudio-story-07.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is likely to release new iMacs and MacBooks "in the next several weeks," claims Wedge Partners. In particular the firm's analysts say they envision an iMac with a "thinner, organic design," including "smoothed or rounded edges." Any changes to the MacBook are "likely to be limited," according to the firm. This could be because Apple announced redesigned MacBook Pros as recently as June.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/16/may.aim.to.compete.with.windows.7.pcs/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/mobile.core.i7.touch.win/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/windsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MSI has confirmed the introduction of mobile Core i7 processors with several of its upcoming Windows 7-based notebooks . The company is set to ship 15.4- and 17-inch notebooks based on the Core i7 7200M, Core i7 8200M, and Core i7 920XM CPUs. Along with the high-end notebooks, MSI is also set to release a Wind U150 netbook featuring a touchscreen and Intel's next-generation Pine Trail platform.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/mobile.core.i7.touch.win/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/21/ion.based.netbook.delays/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0906/samsungn510.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />At least two netbooks based on NVIDIA's Ion graphics technology are being consciously delayed, according to reports. Lenovo is said to be postponing the Ion version of the IdeaPad S12, waiting until the release of Windows 7 in October. The new OS should make an Ion S12 more attractive than one loaded with Vista, the company says.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/21/ion.based.netbook.delays/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/13/lg.x130.netbooks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/lgsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />LG has introduced its latest netbook, the X130, featuring a standard nine-cell battery claimed to enable runtime of approximately 12 hours. The device sports a 10.1-inch LCD with 1024x600 resolution, while powered by Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU. Standard configurations ship with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/13/lg.x130.netbooks/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/03/snapdragon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0905/snapdragon.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A variety of smartbooks and netbooks integrating ARM-based Snapdragon and Tegra processors are scheduled to ship later this year, according to a DigiTimes report. The devices are being produced by several companies such as Acer, Foxconn, Pegatron, Compal and Inventec.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/03/snapdragon/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/23/new.viewsonic.netbooks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0907/viewsonicvnb.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Normally known for its monitors in North America, ViewSonic has announced two new netbooks, initially slated for Asia and Europe. The VNB100 uses a 10.2-inch display, capable of resolutions up to 1024x600. Inside is an Atom N270 processor with 1GB of RAM, supplemented by a 160GB hard drive. Other features include Wi-Fi, a memory card reader, a 1.3-megapixel webcam and three USB ports. Unusual ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/23/new.viewsonic.netbooks/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:15:00 GMT