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Hardware iPod Touch News

iFixit completes, posts full teardown report of fifth-generation iPod touch

The fifth-generation iPod touch is now available and shipping. And, that being said, it’s time to dissect the new media player to see what makes it tick. Per the super cool cats at iFixit that posted their most recent teardown, the disassembly also found that the volume buttons, microphone, LED flash and power button are […]

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Hardware iPad Rumor

Rumor: Apple working on external controller for iOS gaming

It never hurts to have a good peripheral. Per AnandTech, Apple is reportedly working on a physical controller to similarly enhance gameplay on its iPad and other mobile devices. In his review of Apple’s new iPad and its gaming graphics prowess, AnandTech’s Anand Lal Shimpi reported that he has been made aware of “an internal […]

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hard drive MacBook Air News

OWC releases 480GB Aura Pro Express SSD for MacBook Air

The good news: You can now snag up to a 480GB solid-state drive for your MacBook Air. The bad part: It ain’t cheap. Per Electronista, Other World Computing has released a 480GB version of its Mercury Aura Pro Express. The new solid-state drive doubles the storage of its SATA3-based, 6Gbps model line. As with other […]

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MacBook Air News

MacBook Air examined, found to be using scaled-down Thunderbolt controller

The new MacBook Air is getting positive feedback and being regarded as nifty. And the cool nerds at AnandTech found out why. Per AnandTech, Apple is using a scaled-down “Eagle Ridge” controller chip from Intel instead of the “Light Ridge” chip found in larger Thunderbolt-enabled machines. Eagle Ridge is available in two form factors (normal […]

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Processors Rumor

Intel to ship dual-core Sandy Bridge processor for notebooks on February 20th, MacBook Pro version may not be far behind

The bad news: Intel’s Sandy Bridge processor was delayed, the announcement coming in last week. The good news: Intel’s dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, which is widely expected to power the next MacBook Pro line is finally shipping this month. MacRumors is reporting that Intel will begin shipping its dual-core Sandy Bridge CPU chips for notebooks […]