01/25, 7:20pm
Enables Lion Recovery from an internet connection
Apple this afternoon issued three EFI updates for mid-2010 era MacBooks, MacBook Pros and Mac minis, the sole purpose of which was to enable Lion Recovery from an internet connection. The change allows users who have lost the ability to boot from their hard drive or installed a blank new hard drive and don't have a physical backup to restore Lion by re-downloading it from the Mac App Store.
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01/20, 2:20pm
Refurbished Macs at low prices
At Apple's online store today there is a wide selection of refurbished Macs for $1000 or less. At the low end of the pricing scale is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now only $519. For a little more, $699, is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel Dual-Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
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01/10, 4:50pm
Refurbished Macs, iPads and more.
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished Macs, iPads and more. The Mac mini with a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now priced at $749 after a $150 price break. The refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $929, down $170 from the original MSRP.
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12/30, 1:25pm
Refurb. deals from Apple's Online Store
Today at Apple's online store save big on refurbished Macs starting as low as $519 for a Mac mini originally released in June 2010, it features a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drive. Currently iPad models start as low as $399 for the first generation iPad with Wi-Fi, and go up to $729 for the refurb. 64GB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi +3G.
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12/30, 2:30am
Offers protection and style with full port access
Newer Technology has reworked its previous NuCube stand and enclosure for the older-style Mac minis and made a new, thinner casing called the NuCube Vertical that houses the current model (2010/2011) Mac minis in an acrylic design that is reminiscent of the Mac mini's aesthetic ancestor, the G4 Cube. The enclosure is handcrafted to allow users to orient the Mini vertically, keeping all ports fully accessible while allowing it to run cooler than it does in the horizontal position.
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12/23, 2:50pm
Current forum topics
Today in the MacNN forums one Fresh-Faced Recruit is running a Mac mini server with Lion at the office and has a few questions in the thread titled "adding badge notification to a folder." Senior User MacNNUK is looking for a way to record every site they download from, click here to read more.
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12/23, 2:25pm
Refurbished Macs at low prices
At Apple's online store save on refurbished Macs starting at $749. The refurbished Mac mini with a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, dual 500GB hard drives and Snow Leopard Server has been reduced by $150 to $749. A $300 price break is available on the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 128GB flash storage, now $799.
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12/21, 11:00am
Current forum topics
Today in the MacNN forums vinodkalpaka has a question about using Mac mini with Lion Server with computers running Windows, read more and join in here. Yesterday one Fresh-Faced Recruit started a thread looking for advice on a printer problem in the thread titled "USB to Centronics adapter not working??" click here to join in.
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12/16, 3:15pm
Refurbished Macs under $1000
Today's deals from Apple's online store include a wide selection of refurbished Macs for $1000 or less. At the bottom of the pricing scale is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, it was $799, now $699. For $749 is the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now. A $300 price break is available on the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 128GB of flash storage, now $799.
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12/06, 1:45pm
Low prices on refurbished Macs
Apple's online store today has cut prices on a wide range of refurbished Macs, such as the refurb. 2.5GHz Mac mini with dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB hard drive, now $699 after a $100 discount. For $150 more is the refurb. 2.66GHz Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, which offers the same 4GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive as the first Mac mini and can be purchased for only $749.
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11/29, 6:00pm
Low prices on refurb. Macs
Today at Apple's online store save big on refurbished Macs starting as low as $519 for a Mac mini originally released in July 2011, it features a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. A $100 price drop is available on the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699.
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11/28, 1:05am
Cyber Monday deals on Macs
This Cyber Monday save big on these Mac models priced at $1250 or less. At the low end of the pricing scale is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB flash storage, it was $999, but has seen a 20% price cut slashing $199 off the list price bringing it down to $799.99 at MacMall.com. Also at MacMall.com is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with the same specs as the first, but with the addition of 128GB flash storage for $879.99 after a $319 price break. Both notebooks ship for FREE and there are optional rebates available for discounts on Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac, and a HP Officejet 4500 all-in-one printer.
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11/22, 9:35pm
Refurbished Macs for under $1000
Today at Apple's online store save on these five refurb. Macs for less than $1000. First on the list is the Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $749 after a $150 price break. For $100 more is the refurb. Mac mini with Lion Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $849.
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11/11, 1:30pm
Refurbished Apple products.
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished iPads Mac minis, and iPods. Starting at $519, after a $80 price break, is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Also save $250 on the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $749.
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11/11, 10:35am
Deals on Mac minis, MP3 players, and more
Today's deals from DealNN include price breaks on Mac minis, MP3 players, and more. Apple's online store this week is offering discounts on a wide range of refurbished Mac minis, with one of the greatest deals being the refurb. 2.66GHz Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and 4GB of RAM. Currently featured at DealNN, this Mac mini has dropped to $749 in price and offers savings of up to $250.
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10/28, 1:35pm
Reduced prices on refurbished Macs
Save big on refurbished Macs today at Apple's online store, like this $100 price break on a refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699. For a little bit more, $749, is the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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10/26, 10:30pm
Updates mostly debut or enhance Thunderbolt
Late in the day, Apple Support released a group of EFI firmware updates to recent Mac models, including the current iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Air models, along with one for the just-discontinued "early 2011" MacBook Pros and one for Lion 10.7.2 specifically. With all four EFI updates, the firmware is being modified to either support or enhance existing Apple Thunderbolt Display compatibility and Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode. In addition, the company released QuickTime 7.7.1 for Windows.
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10/21, 1:00pm
Reduced prices on refurbished products.
Save on refurbished Mac minis, iPads and more at Apple's online store today. Starting at $519, after a $80 price break, is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Also save $250 on the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $749.
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10/14, 1:00pm
Refurbished Apple products
At Apple's online store today save on refurbished MacBook Airs, iPods and more. Starting at $699, after a $200 price break, is the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB flash storage. Also save $250 on the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $749.
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09/27, 1:15pm
Reduced prices on refurbished Macs
Apple's online store today has a selection of refurbished Macs at reduced prices. They start at $749 for the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives. For just a little more, $849, is the refurb. 13.3-inch MacBook with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.
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09/20, 2:30pm
Current forum topics
Yesterday in the MacNN forums Dex13 started a thread looking for some guidance on what to do after an apparent disk failure in 10.5, click here to read more. Also yesterday one Mac Elite asked if there was a way to use an iMac as a screen for a Mac mini in the thread titled "strange question about a Mac Mini and an old iMac."
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09/20, 2:25pm
LaCie Little Big Disk reaches Apple stores
LaCie finally delivered its long-promised first Thunderbolt device in the Little Big Disk. The drive is hand-portable but has enough headroom in the 10Gbps connection to supply a Mac with speed well beyond what FireWire can do. With a 240GB SSD RAID striped option, it can peak up to 634MB per second in read speeds and up to 870MB per second when two drives are daisy chained together.
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09/20, 1:40pm
Refurbished Macs at low prices
Today Apple's online store is offering refurbished Macs for as low as $699. One example is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air, which has seen a $200 price drop to $699 and features a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB flash storage. For $749, after a $250 price cut, is the refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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09/16, 10:55am
Reduced prices on refurbished Macs
Apple's online store today has a varied selection of refurbished Apple products like the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB flash storage, now only $749 after a $150 price break. Also priced at $749 is the refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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09/14, 9:40pm
Intel Cactus Ridge for Thunderbolt outlined at IDF
Intel in one of the side notes from its Developer Forum presentations has outlined the Thunderbolt controllers that will drive computers based on Ivy Bridge processors. Cactus Ridge will mostly be a refresh of the Light Ridge and Eagle Ridge chips used in current Macs. As such, the high-end Cactus Ridge chip will have four channels that each have a symmetric 10Gbps and two DisplayPort links, while the budget version will have just two of those channels and one DisplayPort link.
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09/14, 5:45pm
Resolves Thunderbolt display, Disk Mode issues
Apple today issued updates for the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) on Thunderbolt-equipped models of the MacBook Pro and Mac mini that is said to resolve issues with Apple's Thunderbolt Display compatibility and Target Disk Mode under Thunderbolt. The updates also add Lion Recovery mode to MBP and Mini models that shipped with Lion pre-installed, which previously made re-installation of Lion unnecessarily difficult.
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09/10, 8:30pm
We test Logitech's Apple-ready K750 solar keyboard
After giving Windows users a taste of what a solar keyboard is like, Logitech has swung its attention to Mac users with a native version of the Wireless Solar Keyboard K750. It still promises to forever eliminate charging, but it now has a new Mac-oriented design and a fresh look. We'll see in our K750 for Mac review how well it works on Apple computers, including apps, and whether some earlier quirks have been sorted out.
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08/26, 4:20pm
Price cuts on refurbished Macs
Apple's online store today is offering price cuts on refurbished Mac minis, iMacs and more. The refurb. Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now $749 after a $250 price break. A $170 price drop is offered on the refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $929.
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08/26, 1:45am
Allows use of ExpressCard devices on Macs
While the market for Thunderbolt peripherals is far from mature, the versatile new connector found on iMacs, Mac minis, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models can be easily adapted to host a number of existing peripherals, expanding its usefulness. Sonnet Technologies has announced its Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter, enabling the use of ExpressCard peripherals and devices with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs. The adapter even enables other adapters via ExpressCard.
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08/19, 9:40am
Refurbished Apple products
Today's refurbished deals from Apple's Online Store include Mac minis, iPads, and more. The refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now $749 after a $250 price break. For $929, after a $170 price break, is the refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
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08/17, 8:00pm
Can bump 2010-2011 iMacs up to 32GB total
2011 model MacBook Pro and Mac minis can now be outfitted with up to 16GB of RAM -- doubling the maximum factory option -- with the introduction of DDR3 1333MHz 8GB modules now available from Other World Computing. The modules will also work with the latest model iMacs, doubling their RAM capacity to 32GB. The company offers an 8GB kit (two 4GB modules) for $72 -- a price that is up to 70 percent less than Apple's factory-installed options.
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08/16, 5:00pm
Special Mini, Air updates solve added issues
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.7.1, its first major update for Lion. The patch solves a collection of bugs, including reported trouble with Wi-Fi connections. Also fixed are data migration barriers, audio cutting out when using HDMI or optical audio output, and an error which caused computers to become unresponsive when playing video in Safari.
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08/12, 6:20pm
iFixit Mac mini Dual Hard Drive Kit
iFixit took the results of its Mac mini teardown to heart on Friday and put out an upgrade kit for buyers. Its Mac mini Dual Hard Drive Kit lets those who bought the 2011 Mac mini add in a second drive if they didn't either build-to-order the solid-state drive or opt for the server version. The kit includes a needed special SATA cable as well as the mounting equipment, a 26-piece bit driver, a spudger, and iFixit's own mainboard removal tool.
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08/07, 4:00pm
Our test of the optical-free Mac mini
When the Mac mini first arrived on the scene, it was in many ways a tool for Apple to attract Windows users and get them to switch to Apple. Since then, it's still been an occasional switcher tool but is now increasingly used for home theaters and servers. With a Core i5 and even optional dedicated graphics in the 2011, the tiny computer is poised to grow even larger. But will the lack of an optical drive set it back? Read our 2011 Mac mini review to find out.
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07/22, 2:15pm
This weeks popular topics from the forums.
This week Apple released OS X Lion, and MacNN forum goers were quick to start discussing this latest update to the Mac operating system in the thread titled "The official Lion thread™" join in here. Also this week Apple announced the new specs on the MacBook Air, click here to join in on the conversation about this latest hardware upgrade.
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07/22, 1:10pm
Refurbished Macs at low prices
Today at Apple's online store save on a wide selection of refurbished Macs, now starting as low as $739 for a Mac mini, originally released in late 2009, it features a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives. For only $10 more ($749) get a newer Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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07/21, 7:00pm
Mac mini 2011 shown easy to access for 2nd disk
A second teardown of Apple hardware took place Thursday at iFixit that showed Apple's new Mac mini might allow for a second hard drive to be added after the fact. The design for all users is fundamentally similar to the Mac mini server from last year and, on those with a single drive, leaves a completely blank space for the second disk. Apple has left it open enough that the only obstacle is finding a second SATA cable that would fit the empty but available port.
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07/20, 9:35am
New Mini drops optical drive from design
Apple today introduced an updated Mac mini, representing its smallest and cheapest desktop system. Configurations are based primarily on dual-core Core i5 or Core i7 processors, paired with either integrated or AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics; the CPU in a server configuration is a quad-core Core i7. Custom orders can further include options like a 7200rpm hard drive, a 256GB SSD, and/or up to 8GB of RAM. All models now include a Thunderbolt port, which can be used to connect compatible monitors and/or storage peripherals.
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07/20, 7:25am
Apple Store goes down for new Lion Macs
Apple has taken down the online Apple Store ahead of both Lion as well as new Macs. The update will likely be to add Lion details and art for every Mac in the store but is now believed by sources to include the new MacBook Air as well as Mac minis. The new Thunderbolt LED Cinema Display should be part of the update as well.
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07/19, 8:40pm
We review the iOS-influenced Mac OS X Lion update
Some have argued that Apple faced its first major challenge on the desktop in some time when Windows 7 arrived; how do you improve your interface when Microsoft managed to tackle many gripes in one fell swoop and arguably had its best release ever? Apple's answer in Mac OS X Lion is to take a cue from an even simpler interface on the iPad. But is this the way of the future, or an instance of company synergy run amok? We'll see in our Mac OS X Lion review if Apple's made a smart bet and if Microsoft has to catch up once more.
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07/18, 6:20pm
Apple stores get drives with Lion images onboard
Beliefs Apple will release Lion this week grew Monday night after scoops both at MacRumors and our own sources that stores were getting Lion installs. The retail outlets are getting images of the new OS on hard drives to upgrade the demo systems to the new OS as soon as they're ready. Stores have also been getting new display material.
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07/15, 1:50pm
Refurbished Macs at low prices
Apple's online store today is offering a wide range of refurbished MacBook Pro models for as little as $1019 for a 13.3-inch MBP with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. A $260 price cut is available on the refurb. 15.4-inch MBP with a 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now only $1439.
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07/13, 7:40am
SKUs show for white MacBook and Mac mini
A new leak Wednesday has at once expanded and corrected beyond new part numbers. While MacBook Air SKUs were correct, one of the Mac Pro listings was actually for a new white MacBook, the MC914LL/A. The 9to5 tip didn't identify features, though the lone model is likely to use an Intel Core i3 or i5 and a Thunderbolt port along with expanded storage.
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07/08, 2:55pm
Refurbished Apple products
Today at Apples online store save on refurbished first generation iPads starting at $349 for the 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi, it was $399. Save $70 on the 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi, it's now only $429. An impressive $100 discount is available on both the 32GB and 64GB iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G, now $529, and $629 respectively.
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07/07, 8:05pm
Apple stores upgrade Macs, stores for Lion prep
Apple is readying its retail stores for the launch of Lion and possibly a new MacBook Air next week, sources said late Thursday. The shops are readying an overnight display refresh for sometime next week and have also been tasked with upgrading RAM on some of the Macs on the floor before July 10 to help them run Lion smoothly. AppleInsider in getting the details had also heard that Apple might actively invite users to download at the store so they can get help as soon as the OS is installed.
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07/05, 2:50pm
Refurbished Macs, low prices
Today at Apple's online store, save on refurbished Macs like the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB flash drive, now $829 after a $170 price cut. The 13.3-inch MacBook with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive is now $849. Also priced at $849 is the Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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07/01, 5:30pm
Mac OS X Lion and new Air may ship same day
A pair of new tips have narrowed down the launch of the just completed Lion to July 14 with a possible surprise in store. Although basically finished, the OS should wait about two weeks to at least screen for last-minute bugs. While there weren't any anticipated risks, 9to5 heard it could be pushed back if a significant problem shows up before release day.
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06/29, 12:40pm
Sites show conflicting restock dates
The Mac mini is once again in short supply, observers point out. At the Best Buy US website the device is now listed as backordered, with a shipping time of one to two weeks, although pick-up should be possible at some stores. Amazon UK is also listing the computer as backordered, though with a specific resupply date of July 5th.
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06/28, 9:30am
Refurbished Macs at discount prices
Today at Apple's online store refurbished Macs start as low as $829 for the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB flash drive for $829. For just $20 more, $849, is the 13.3-inch refurb. MacBook With a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.
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06/21, 6:10pm
Price breaks on refurbished iMacs
Today at Apple's online store save big on refurbished iMacs, MacBooks and more. The refurb. 27-inch iMac with a 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive is now only $1269 after a $230 price break. Or for a little less is the 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.2GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, now only $1099 after a $200 discount.
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