Following Amazon's announcement of Kindle software for Windows users, the company has acknowledged that it is also working on a Mac version, according to Fast Company. Although the spokesperson did not provide specific details regarding the Mac app, the PC edition allows users to purchase, download, and read content from the Kindle store.
Apple has released several new "Get a Mac" ads, each specifically targeting Windows 7. The first segment, "PC News," shows PC character John Hodgman sitting behind a news anchor desk for live coverage of the Windows 7 launch. To his dismay, the field reporter interviews customers that express how excited they are to switch to a Mac.
Apple has pledged full support for Windows 7 through Boot Camp in Snow Leopard before the end of the year. Many Macs already can run Windows 7, although users have reported varying levels of compatibility. Not all systems are able to run in 64-bit mode, while certain hardware drivers currently create problems. The Boot Camp software update will enable Macs to load Microsoft's Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate variants.
The upcoming Snow Leopard update reportedly contains new anti-malware functionality, according to the Mac security company Intego. A number of beta testers have noticed a new warning screen that alerts users to malicious code. A leaked screenshot shows an alert dialog for an RSPlug Trojan contained in a disk image downloaded through Safari.
MacMall is currently running an introductory promotion for Apple's Snow Leopard upgrade, along with the range of family packs and bundles. The basic upgrade for a single system is available to pre-order for $24.99, a savings of $4. The Mac Box Set is available for $149.99, a savings of $19, and includes the Snow Leopard Upgrade, iWork and iLife.
Apple has allegedly slipped a product listing for a Snow Leopard Box Set, although the page was quickly removed from the store, according to MacRumors. A Google search, however, still shows an Apple Store result for the product number MC209Z/A.
Adobe on Wednesday announced that future versions of Creative Suite will only run on Intel-based Macs, and not on the older PowerPC systems. The company explains that it is merely following the same path as Apple, after its upcoming Snow Leopard operating system was also revealed to be limited to Intel systems.
Deals from DealNN today include a variety of items from MacBooks to digital cameras. Most notable is a price drop on the 13.3-inch unibody MacBook from MacMall.com, it is now priced at $924.99 after mail-in-rebate. The unibody MacBook features a 2.0GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive as well as a glass multi-touch trackpad, built-in iSight webcam and microphone.
Today's featured deals from DealNN include printers, keyboards, MacBooks and more. Most noteworthy is a crazy deal we found on the HP VooDooDNA gaming keyboard. It was priced at $79.99, but a $40 instant rebate drops the price to $39.99, a coupon code slashes an additional 20% off the cost for a final price of $29.99. Get a fully customized gaming experience with the VooDooDNA keyboard, featuring programmable keys, a detachable wrist rest and illuminated characters.
Apple's online store is currently offering a variety of Mac models starting as low as $849. Two Mac models are priced at $849, the 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac and 2.0GHz white MacBook. MacBook Airs are available for as low as $999 for the 1.6GHz model with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. The 24-inch, 2.66GHz iMac with 4GB of memory and 640GB hard drive is available for $1299. Unibody MacBook models start as low as $1099 for the 2.0GHz model with 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive. The 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive is priced at $1699. Save $400 on the 2.8GHz Mac Pro with 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive, now priced at $2399.
Apple's online store has a wide range of refurbished Mac models that fall below $2149. Starting at $419 is the 1.83GHz Mac mini with 1GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. The white 2.1GHz MacBook with 1GB of memory and 120GB hard drive is priced at $849. Also priced at $849 is the 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac with 1GB of memory and 250GB hard drive. MacBook Airs start at $999 for the 1.6GHz model with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. Get a 2.0GHz unibody MacBook with 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive for $1099. Twenty-four inch iMacs start at $1299 for the 2.66GHz model with 4GB of memory and 640GB hard drive. MacBook Pro's start at $1699, configured with a 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive. Lastly is the 2.66GHz (single processor) Mac Pro with 3GB of RAM and 640GB hard drive for $2149.
Apple's online store currently has a variety of refurbished unibody MacBook and MacBook pro models starting as low as $1099. First up is the 2.0GHz MacBook with 2GB of memory and 160GB for $1099. The 2.4GHz model has 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive for $1299. For $600 more ($1899) get the previously mentioned configuration with the addition of a 128GB Solid State Drive. A wide selection of MacBook Pro models are being offered starting at $1699 for the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive, or $2199 for the same configuration with 128GB SSD. For $2299 is the 2.8GHz MBP with 4GB of memory and 320GB hard drive, and top off at $2599 for the same configuration with 128GB SSD.
Apple's online store today has six refurbished Mac models for $999 or less. Starting at $419 is the 1.83GHz Mac mini with 1GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. Two white MacBook models are being offered for $849, both have 1GB of RAM and a 120GB hard drive as well as an 8x SuperDrive, one has a 2.1GHz processor and the other has a 2.0GHz processor. Two iMacs are also included for $999. Both models have a 2.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive however the one has an ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO video card while the other has a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M video card. Last on the list is the 1.6GHz MacBook Air (also priced at $999) with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive.
Today Apple's online store has a variety of refurbished Mac models starting as low as $419. The 1.83GHz Mac mini has 1GB of memory and 80GB hard drive for $419. A white 2.1GHz MacBook with 1GB of memory, 120GB hard drive and 8x SuperDrive is priced at $849. The 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac with 1GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive is also being offered for $849. For $50 more ($999) is the 2.66GHz, 20-inch iMac with 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive. Also priced at $999 is the 1.6GHz MacBook Air with 2GB of RAM and 80GB hard drive. The 1.8GHz MacBook Air is available for $100 more ($1099) and has the same memory and hard drive specs as the previously mentioned MBA. A unibody MacBook is also available for $1099 with 2GB of memory, 2.0GHz processor and 160GB hard drive.
Among the many curiosities on display this week at NAB is the unique creation of the Italian company Clonwerk, called U-Bet. The company has rigged a full-sized card table, complete with playing cards and poker chips embedded with sensors, to automate the broadcast of poker tournaments. The system is totally Mac-based.
Today's featured DealNN deal is on the Apple LED 24-inch cinema display. It is regularly priced at $899, but until April 30th DealNN readers can save $100 instantly dropping the price to $799. That's the same cost for a refurb. model from the Apple store. The LED cinema display is is designed to work seamlessly with Mac notebooks via the mini display port and universal MagSafe connector and features a built-in iSight camera, microphone and speaker system.
Currently Apple's online store has a large selection of discounted refurbished Mac models including Mac minis, unibody MacBooks and iMacs. Two Mac minis are being offered: the first is priced at $419 and has a 1.83GHz processor with 1GB of memory and 80GB hard drive the second is $469 and has a 2.0GHz processor 1GB of RAM and 120GB hard drive. Unibody MacBooks start at $1099 for 2GB of memory, 160GB hard drive and 2.0GHz processor top off at $1899 for the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of memory and 128GB solid state drive. Low cost iMacs are available starting at $849 for the 20-inch model with 2.4GHz processor, 1GB of memory and 250GB hard drive. Mac Pro models are being offered for as low as $2399 with dual 2.8GHz processors, 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive. Also available is the refurb. 24-inch LED cinema display for $799.
Today's featured DealNN deal is on the Maxtor OneTouch 4 1TB external hard drive. It is regularly priced at $179.99, but has been reduced to $99.99. This drive has 1TB of storage space for files, folders, music, games and more with data transfer rates of 480Mbps compatible with both Mac and Windows based systems. Included is a five year limited warranty from Maxtor.
Apple's online store has a wide variety of refurbished Apple products at reduced prices. The MacBook Air SuperDrive is available for $79. Twenty-inch iMac models start at $849 for the 2.4GHz model with 1GB of memory and 250GB hard drive. MacBook Airs are available for as low as $999 for the 1.6GHz model with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. The unibody MacBook with 2GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive can be purchased for $1099. MacBook Pros start at $1699 for the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive and go up to $2799 for the 2.8GHz model with 4GB of memory and 128GB Solid State Drive.
Today's refurbished deals from the Apple store include a wide selection of Mac models at discounted prices of up to 28% off. Save $700 on the refurbished 2.5GHz MacBook Pro, now only $1799. The unibody 2.53GHz MacBook pro with 4GB of memory and 320GB hard drive is priced at $1999. Get a white MacBook with 1GB of RAM, 2.1GHz processor and 120GB hard drive for only $849. The 1.86GHz MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 128GB Solid State hard drive is now available for $2149. The 2.4GHz iMac is currently $849 and includes a 250GB hard drive an 1GB of memory.
Today's deals at DealNN include a variety of items from software to MacBooks. OnSale.com is offering three software titles for FREE after mail in rebate: SimthMicro ArtRange Deluxe, ClipArt&More, and Internet Cleanup 5. These software titles are all Mac compatible and include the original retail packaging. Shipping rates start at $5.99 for each.
Seven refurbished Mac models are currently being offered at Apple's online store for $1399 or less. Starting at $849 is the 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac with 1GB of memory and 250GB hard drive. The 2.66GHz iMac with 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive is priced at $999. Also priced at $999 is the 1.6GHz MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. For $1099 is the unibody 2.0GHz MacBook with 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive. The 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac is available with 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive for $1199. Next up is the 1.8GH MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 64GB solid-state drive for $1299. Lastly is the 2.4GHz unibody macbook with 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive for $1399.
Deals from DealNN today showcase a variety of products from MacBooks to iPod docking stations. OnSale.com has reduced the price on the white Logitech Pure-Fi anywhere compact speakers for iPod from $127.99 to $75.99. This docking station is compatible with most dockable iPods and includes a travel case and wireless remote.
Today's featured DealNN deals include external hard drives, Macs, and more. Apple's online store is offering the refurbished 2.2GHz MacBook for $999, a price cut of $200 off the original price of $1199. This MacBook features 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, iSight webcam, Gigabit Ethernet and 8x SuperDrive.
Today's deals at DealNN include iPods, MacBooks, printers and more. Apple's online store is offering four unibody MacBook configurations starting at $1099. The 2.0Ghz MacBook with 160GB hard drive ($1099) and the 2.4GHz MacBook with 250GB hard drive ($1399) both have 2GB of RAM. Both models are also available with a 128GB Solid State Drive, in place of the standard hard drive, for $1699 and $1899 respectively.
Today's featured deal at DealNN is on a bundle package from MacMall. The bundle includes a 1.83GHz Mac mini, 17-inch HP LCD display, and a MacAlly keyboard and mouse all for $589.98 after mail in rebate. The Mac mini features 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard drive, built-in speakers and a headphone jack as well as a variety of connectors including one FireWire 400 port, four USB ports, a DVI output and more.
Current refurbished Mac models at the Apple store include iMacs, MacBooks, Mac Pros and more. Two Mac models are being offered at $849: the 2.1GHz white MacBook, and the 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac. Four unibody MacBooks are being offered starting at $1099, the 2.0GHz model with 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive; the same configuration with a 128GB SSD instead of a 250GB hard drive is priced at $1699; the 2.4GHz MacBook with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive is priced at $1399 and the same configuration with a 128GB SSD is $1899. MacBook Pros start at $1699 for the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive and top off at $2799 for the 2.8GHz model with 4GB of memory and a 128GB Solid State Drive. The Mac Pro is available in two configurations: the 3.0GHz model with 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive, priced at $3099 and the 3.2GHz model with 2GB of memory and 500GB hard drive is $4099.
Deals at DealNN today include graphics tablets, hard drives, iMacs and more. The refurbished 20-inch iMac is first on our list. Last week when the iMac line got an upgrade, the prices on refurbished models were slashed at Apple's online store. This model was previously priced at $999 and was dropped to $849. Included is a 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive, along with iSight webcam, microphone, 8x SuperDrive, and AirPort extreme wireless card.
Apple's online store has a variety of refurbished current-generation iPods and Mac accessories. Starting at $39 is the 1GB iPod shuffle in blue. For $59 is the 2GB iPod shuffle in pink. The 8GB iPod nano is priced at $129 and is available in purple, blue, silver, black, orange, pink, green, and yellow. Also available is the 16GB Nano for $169 in the same color options as the 8GB model. Current-generation iPod touch models are available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB configurations for $199, 259, and $349. Accessories include the wireless Mighty Mouse for $59, wireless keyboard for $69 and 24-inch LED cinema display for $799.
Today at DealNN there is a variety of discounted products from iPods to GPS units. First off is the Mac Mini from MacMall. It is regularly priced at $499.99, but until 3/31/09 save $25 with a mail in rebate offer that drops the price down to $474.99. The Mac Mini has a 1.83GHz processor 1GB of memory and a 80GB hard drive.
Today's featured DealNN deal is on the 20-inch iMac from ExperCom.com. It has been reduced in price from $1199 to $999. The iMac has a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive. Features include Bluetooth, iSight webcam, microphone and 8x SuperDrive.
Apple's online store is currently offering a wide selection of refurbished Mac models in a range of configurations starting at $849 for the 2.1GHz MacBook with 1GB of memory and 120GB hard drive. The unibody 2.4GHz MacBook is $1,399 with 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive. The 20-inch iMac is priced at $999 and has a 2.66GHz processor 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive. Also priced at $999 is the 1.6GHz MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. Mac Minis start at $419 and include a 1.83GHz processor, 1GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. The Mac Pro 8-core with 3.2Ghz processor, 2GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive is $4,099.
Currently the Apple store is offering six refurbished Mac models for $1,399 or less. Starting at $849 is the white MacBook with 2.1GHz processor, 1GB of memory and 120GB hard drive. Next up is the 1.6GHz MacBook Air with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive for $999. The unibody 2.0GHz MacBook with 2GB of memory and a 160GB hard drive is priced at $1,099. Another MBA configuration also falls into this category and has a 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB solid-state drive for $1,299. A 20-inch iMac with 2.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive is also priced at $1,299. Lastly is the 2.4GHz unibody MacBook with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive for $1,399.
Six refurbished unibody MacBook Pro configurations are currently being offered at Apple's online store along with a variety of other Mac models and iPods. Starting at $1699 is the 2.4GHz MBP with 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive. For $2149 is the 2.53GHz model with 4GB of memory and 320GB hard drive. For $50 more ($2199) is the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of memory and a 128GB Solid State Drive. Three more configurations are also available. Check out the Apple store for a complete list of MBP configurations.
In response to skeptics of the recent Mac mini image leak, MacRumors member 'monthy' has provided a video of the yet-unannounced device. The clip shows the same features as the image, notably a new port layout. The updated device offers a Mini DVI and Mini Displayport connection instead of the full-size DVI connector, while the FireWire 400 port has been upgraded to a FireWire 800 jack. A fifth USB port has also been added.
Today's foremost deal of the day from DealNN is on the Brother wireless multi-function work center. The device is capable of printing, copying, scanning and faxing in full color and can be used as a wireless network printer. Other features include a 2.5-inch flip-up color LCD display, answering machine and speakerphone. For today only this printer is priced at $99.99, which is $130 off the original price of $229.99 and the lowest price we saw on this printer by roughly the same price margin.
A variety of deals, at discounted prices, from MacBooks and external hard drives to digital cameras, are currently being featured at DealNN. The most prominent deal today is on VMware Fusion 1.1 with free upgrade to version 2 at MacMall.com. This software, that allows Mac users to run Windows based programs on their desktop, was reduced in price from $69.99 to $29.99. A mail in rebate further drops the price down to $19.99. VMware Fusion 2 is a free downloadable upgrade for all VMware Fusion 1.x users and will work with the included serial number. That makes this around $37 less than buying Fusion 2.
Currently the Apple store is offering a variety of refurbished products from iPods to to Mac accessories. Starting at $39 is the 1GB iPod shuffle in purple, blue, green or silver. For $20 more ($59) get the 2GB shuffle in previous-generation silver, purple, green and blue or current-generation green, pink and blue. Three unibody MacBook models are available: for $1,099 is the 2.0GHz model with 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive; the 2.4GHz model with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive is $1,399; last is the 2.4GHz model with 128GB solid state drive for $1,899. Mac accessories include the wireless keyboard for $69, the AirPort express base station for $79 and the Time Capsule in both 500GB and 1TB capacities for $249 and $399 respectively.
Today's featured DealNN deal comes from Apple's online store. The refurbished 2.4GHz unibody MacBook with 128GB Solid State Drive upgrade is currently being offered for $1,899. That's $300 less than this configuration would be brand new. Other refurb. unibody MacBook models are also offered such as the 2.0GHz MacBook with 160GB hard drive for $1,099 and the 2.4GHz MacBook with 250GB hard drive for $1,399.
Currently Apple's online store is offering six refurbished Mac models for $1,399 or less. Three MacBook Airs with different configurations to chose from lead the list. The first of the three is only $999 and has a 1.6GHz processor with 2GB of memory and 80GB PATA hard drive. Next up is the 1.8GHz model with the same storage and memory options as the first, priced at $1,099.
Today's deals at DealNN include a variety of deals on electronics from iPods to external hard drives. Most notable today is the Western Digital My Passport Studio external hard drive. This hard drive is pre-formatted for Mac users and offers FireWire, and USB interface options. It is currently priced at $99.99, which is a price reduction of $55 off the original price of $154.99, and includes FREE shipping after mail in rebate from MacMall.
The documentary Welcome to Macintosh has reportedly received positive feedback and praise during a recent screening that included several Apple personalities. At the recent Macworld Expo, a group consisting of some of the more well-known names in Apple such as Andy Hertzfeld, Guy Kawasaki, Leander Kahney, Jim Reekes, Ron Wayne and co-founder Steve Wozniak all sat down and watched the documentary. When the viewing was finished, Steve Wozniak commented that the presentation was "so much on the mark", and the independent film was the best he had ever seen.
Apple's online store is currently offering seven refurbished Mac models for $1500 or less. Starting at $999 is the 20-inch iMac with a 2.4GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. Also priced at $999 is the MacBook Air with 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. Another MBA is also available priced at $1,299 and has a 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of memory and a 64GB solid-state drive. One more 20-inch iMac is available with a 2.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive for $1,299. A MacBook Pro with 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 200GB hard drive is available for $1,349. A unibody MacBook with 2.4GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive is priced at $1,399. Lastly is the 2.5GHz MacBook Pro with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive for $1,499.
Today's deals at DealNN include a variety of items at bargain prices from printers to iPods. First up is the refurbished Sony 26-inch LCD display priced at $299.99 at SecondAct.com. RefurbDepot.com has the refurbished Panasonic home theater system priced at $219.95. For today only PCconnection.com is offering the Lexmark C540n laser printer for $199.97. Apple's online store is offering the refurbished black MacBook with 2.16GHz processor for $999. Lastly is the 3rd generation, green, 8GB iPod nano priced at $148 at Abt.com.
Seagate has outlined specific instructions for Mac users to remedy firmware problems with certain Barracuda 7200.11, ES.2 SATA, or DiamondMax 22 hard drives. The issue can cause the drive to lock on certain systems, leaving the stored data inaccessible. Upgraded firmware can only be installed on Intel Macs, such as the Mac Pro and iMac. The 2.5-inch notebook drives are not affected, ruling out the need to install firmware on the MacBook, MacBook Pro or Mac Mini.
DealNN deals for today include a variety of deals on Apple products, storage devices and more. Currently MacConnection.com is offering the unibody 15.4-inch, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro for $1849 which is already $150 off the MSRP of $1999, and for a limited time a mail in rebate offer is available that drops the price down to $1699. Apple's online store is offering deals on refurbished white MacBooks starting at $849. Two refurbished iPod videos are being offered at eCost, the 30GB model for $119.99 and the 60GB model for $146.99. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is available at Amazon.com for $189.99. For today only Newegg.com is offering the Western Digital My Passport Essential 160GB external hard drive for 49.99.
Apple today announced that it has sold 2.5 million Macs in the December quarter of 2008. The number marks a nine percent increase from the same period last year, while the overall PC market contracted. Although the MacBooks introduced in October contributed to an impressive 34 percent growth for portables, shipments of desktop Macs dropped by 25 percent year-over-year. CFO Peter Oppenheimer explained that desktop sales saw a jump of 53 percent in 2007, driven by the launch of new iMacs, while the company's notebooks drew more attention in 2008. He also acknowledged a general market shift toward portable devices.
Currently the Apple store is offering seven refurbished Mac models, spanning from iMacs to unibody MacBooks, for $1,700 or less. First up is the 20-inch 2.4GHz iMac with 1GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive for $999. Also priced at $999 is the MacBook Air with 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive. For $300 more (1,299) get the 1.8GHz MBA with 2GB of memory and 80GB solid-state drive. Another 20-inch iMac is offered with 2.66GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 320GB hard drive priced at $1,299.
Currently Apple's online store is offering a range of refurbished Apple products from iPods to the new unibody MacBook Pro. The previous generation 8GB iPod nano is available in green, blue, black or pink for $99. Three iPod touch models are offered: the 8GB model for $179, 16GB for $219, and 32GB for $319. The white MacBook with 2.1GHz processor, 1GB of memory and a 120GB hard drive is priced at $849. Two MacBook Air models are offered: the 1.6GHz model with 2GB of memory and 80GB hard drive and the 1.8GHz model with 2GB of memory for $999, and a 64GB solid state drive for $1,299. A selection of MacBook Pro models include the previous generation, 17-inch model with 2.33GHz processor, 2GB of memory and 160GB hard drive for $1,799; for $1,899 is the 2.5GHz model with 2GB of memory and 250GB hard drive; and finally is the new unibody MacBook Pro with 2.53GHz processor, 4GB of memory and 320GB hard drive for $2,149.
Google has narrowed the projected time-frame for a Mac release of its Chrome browser, according the CNET News. Owners of both Mac and Linux systems should be able to download the program by the first half of the year. "That's what we've been hoping for," said Brian Radowski, product manager for Chrome. "Those two efforts proceeding in parallel. They're at the same level of progress."
