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Rumor: Apple expected to phase out 17-inch MacBook Pro in upcoming hardware generation

The 17-inch MacBook Pro had a great run, but it may not be long for this world. Per AppleInsider, With a new MacBook lineup said to be on the way, Apple is expected to discontinue its 17-inch MacBook Pro this year, and might even ax the Pro lineup entirely in favor of the “new MacBook” […]

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Rumor: Upcoming Apple television sets to arrive in three sizes, including 32″ and 55″

It’s the rumors that help make life interesting. Per Australian web blog SmartHouse, Apple’s full-fledged television set will arrive at the end of 2012 in three screen sizes, maxing out at 55 inches, a new rumor claims. Citing sources in Japan, the web site reported this week that the new Apple television will also come […]

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Rumor: Apple television expected in mid-2012, initial production slated for February

Apple didn’t do the “Inc.” and “lifestyle company” change for nothing. Per AppleInsider, commercial production of Apple’s anticipated television set is expected to begin in February at a Sharp plant in Japan, while competing HDTV makers are reportedly desperate to find out just what Apple plans to sell. Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said in a […]

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Rumor: Apple to return to Nvidia GPUs for 2012 MacBook Pro notebooks

Sometimes you’ve got to play the field and see which GPU works best for you. Per SemiAccurate, a new rumor claims that next-generation MacBook models will once again feature Nvidia graphics processors. Nvidia’s return to Apple’s Mac lineup is expected to begin next spring, when new hardware featuring Intel’s next-generation Ivy Bridge processors is anticipated. […]

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Intel discusses Haswell achitecture, cites 24 hour notebook battery charge, 10 day standby, expected 2013 release date

Wait two years and your notebook’s battery life problems could get quite a bit easier to deal with. Per Macworld, Intel’s next processor platform, code named Haswell, will offer more than 10 days of connected standby battery life and the ability to run your laptop for a full 24 hours on one charge. Standby connected […]